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Instructions Table of Contents

Tools needed to complete an install- (Depends on which model)

-Electric Drill (for assembing the swing and for installing Lag Eye screws into ceiling)

-5/16” wood

bit (for installing Lag Eye screws into ceiling)

-Adjustable wrench or vise grips (for tightening eye bolts on Josh

ua)

-Rachet with

9/16” socket (Hayden model only-to install lag screws during assembly

)

-Level (for leveling the swing before t

ying figure 8 k

nots)

-Flat head scr

ewdriver (for assembling bed rail brackets and to torque lag ey

e bolts into ceiling joists)

-T25 star bit (

included in hardware pack

- used with provided screws to assemble swing- most models)

-Duct Tap (for cutting rope)

-Saw- preferabl

a hack saw (for cutting rope)

-5 gallon

bucket or stand to sit swing up off the ground during assemb

Swing Asse

mbly Diagrams

• Bed Rail bracket assembly diagram………………………………………………………Page 2

• Joshua Model…………………………………………………………………………....Page 2-3

• Avari Model……………………………………………………………………………..Page 2-3

• Brynn Model- Use Joshua/Avari Assembly diagram…………………………………...Page 2-3

• Hartwell Model- Use Joshua/Avari Assembly diagram………………………………...Page 2-3

• How to attach lag eye bolts & eye bolts into side of Joshua, Avari, & Em

erson Models...Page 3

• E

merson Model…………………………………………………………………………...Page 4

• Noah Model……………………………………………………………………………….Page 4

• Eliza Model………………………………………………………………………………..Page 4

• Mercedus Model…………………………………………………………………………..Page 4

• Hayden Model…………………………………………………………………………….Page 5

• Aunt Janie Model…………………………………………………………………………Page 5

Swing Installion

***Note: This portion of the installation is very important! We recommend that this portion of the installation be

completed by a Licensed Contractor. The Lag Eye Bolts (provided in hardware pack) must be installed in

structural ceiling joists, as they will be what the ropes feed through to hold the swing to the ceiling. It is important

to properly complete this portion for swing to be installed safely!

• Instructions on how to hang the swing (all models)……………………………….…Pages 6-10

• Diagram and instruction on how to install Lag Eye Bolts into ceiling joist………….Pages 6-7

• Diagram on how to tie a “Figure 8 knot” to support swing……………………………Page 8

Swing Care

• How to adjust your swing……………………………………………………………….Page 10

• How to care for your ropes………………………………………………………………Page 10

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Instructions Table of Contents Tools needed to complete an install- (Depends on which model) -Electric Drill (for assembing the swing and for installing Lag Eye screws into ceiling) -5/16” wood bit (for installing Lag Eye screws into ceiling) -Adjustable wrench or vise grips (for tightening eye bolts on Joshua) -Rachet with 9/16” socket (Hayden model only-to install lag screws during assembly) -Level (for leveling the swing before tying figure 8 knots) -Flat head screwdriver (for assembling bed rail bracket
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If you have any questions during your assembly or install, please call for further assistance. We are available at this number listed above Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm. If you call after 5pm, or Friday-Sunday, please leave a message and we will get back in touch with you at our earliest convenience.
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Swing Assembly Diagrams for Joshua, Avari, Brynn, and Hartwell Models STEPS #1, 2 STEP #3 3
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How to attach lag eye bolts & eye bolts into side of Joshua, Avari, & Emerson Models 4
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Swing Assembly Diagram for Emerson Model 5
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Swing Assembly Diagram for Noah, Eliza, & Mercedus Models 6
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Swing Assembly diagram for Hayden Model 7
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Swing Assembly Diagram for Aunt Janie Model Instructions on how to hang the swing (all models) STEP #1- Install lag eye bolts into ceiling joists securely. A 5/16” hole should be predrilled into ceiling joist for lag eye to be installed into. Once the hole is predrilled, use a screw driver, or a wrench to torque the lag eye into predrilled hole. The lag eye should be driven in until the exterior of the round part or “eye” is flush or touching the beam or ceiling surface.
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Step#2 Cut the provided rope in half so there are two equal length piece of rope. Before cutting the rope, make sure to wrap the middle where you plan to cut with a small section of duct tape to prevent the rope from fraying. Step # 3 Install the rope through the 4 lag eye bolts installed in the structural ceiling joists.
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Step # 5 Run ropes that are hanging from the ceiling through swing runner (Noah, Eliza, Mercedus, Aunt Janie, Hayden models) or through swing hardware on the side (Joshua, Emerson, Avari models). Try to pull as much “slack” out of the rope, so that the rope is relatively tight to the ceiling (you don’t want it to sag very much). Step # 6 Tie a “Figure 8 knot” at below each point where the rope is fed through the swing runner or hardware (depending on which model you have).
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Step #7 Once a “Figure 8 knot” is tied at each corner (4 total knots), you can remove the bucket or whatever support your have used to support the bottom of the swing 20 inches off of the ground. The swing should sit on top of the 4 “Figure 8 knots” you have tied. With the Level on the back of the swing, move around to each side of the swing applying downward pressure evenly. You should be able to jump up and down on each side to help tighten the knots.
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***During the first month of use, the ropes will slightly stretch and the knots will tighten. Try to alternate which side you sit on so that both sides settle the same. Not doing this can result in the swing sitting out of level. After the first month or so (depending on use) the swing will reach it’s final resting place and should be completely settled. If you have any questions during your assembly or install, please call for further assistance.