LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 1 ® TM Safety Guide & Building Instructions w/ Decorative Kit w/ Custom Theme Visit Playstarinc.com/decokit or Facebook/playstarplaysystems for a gallery of ideas on how to customize your playset. Important! Intended for residential use by children ages 2 to 10, only on properly installed PlayStar playsets. Before use refer to complete safety guidelines in your original playset, at www.playstarinc.com, or at 1-888-752-9782.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY When attaching activities, please take note of locations which would prohibit secure fastening and/or allow any protrusions of deck screws. RTA and BIY are references to PlayStar playsets. Some construction may require two people. TABLE OF CONTENTS - DECORATIVE KIT Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 3 COMPONENTS INCLUDED Sunlight Window (1) Decorate-a-Flag (1) Magnetic Chalkboard (1) U-Strap (1) F Flag Pole (1) ABCDEFStencil Set (1) Design-a-Plaque (1) Zip Tie (1) Roof Cap (1) Sand Box Seat (1) BOARDS INCLUDED 1" x 4" x 10" (4) 1" x 4" x 6" (2) 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" (2) 1" x 6" x 21¹⁄₂" (1) 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" Left (1) 2" x 4" x 11" (4) 11¹⁄₂" x 15⁷⁄₈" Roof Panel Right (1) 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" Right (1) 11¹⁄₂" x 15⁷⁄₈" Roof Pan
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 4 How To Use Your Marking Template for Drill Holes: The rigid version of the template like the one shown below can be found inside one of the hardware boxes in your original building kit. TEMPLATE FOR DRILL HOLES Your original building kit includes this template to help you create most of the hole patterns needed to build your playset. Once the template is in position, mark only the holes that need to be drilled for each pattern.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 5 ACCENT DORMER ASSEMBLY Items for STEP 1: (1) (1) (1) (6) 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" left board 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" right board Roof Cap #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws 15¹⁄₈" 15 ¹⁄₈" On a flat surface, position boards together as shown. Position roof cap flush with outside edges. Use roof cap as a drill guide and drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep. Keep boards square while attaching roof cap to boards with #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 6 Items for STEP 3: Fig. 1 (1) 2" x 6" x 5¹⁄₄" triangle board (4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Mark Edges Align triangle board with roof panel boards, marking the top edges with a pencil as shown. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄" Flush ³⁄₄" ³⁄₄" Fig. 3 Using the pencil marks as a reference, drill ¹⁄₈" holes at the dimensions shown. Fig. 2 Align triangle board with the pencil marks.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 7 COUNTRY CUPOLA ASSEMBLY Items for STEP 1: (4) 2" x 4" x 11" boards (2) 1" x 4" x 6" boards (8) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws x 2" x 4" " 11 2" "x x4 " 11 On a flat surface, position 2" x 4" x 11" boards together as shown. Position 1" x 4" x 6" centered and flush with the bottom of the “V” formed by the 2" x 4" x 11" boards as shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. A Repeat for the second assembly.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 8 Items for STEP 4: (1) Step 3 Assembly (2) 1" x 4" x 10" boards (4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Position board flush at the top and centered side to side on Step 3 Assembly as shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Repeat for the other side.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 9 Items for STEP 6: (1) Cupola Template (Pg. 23) (1) Cupola Assembly Fig. 1 Set cupola at the desired location. Mark all six edges as shown. Fig. 1 Remove cupola. Cut out cupola template. Tape template on the roof, lining up the pencil edges. Locate and mark the four hole locations as shown. Drill ¹⁄₈" holes through the roof. Fig. 2 Fig.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 10 STOP STOP COUNTRY CUPOLA - Roof ³⁄₄" or Thinner Caution: If your roof boards are ³⁄₄" or thinner,follow these steps. Items for STEP 7: (2) 1" x 4" x 7⁷⁄₈" boards (4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Attach the 1" x 4" x 7⁷⁄₈" boards, with the thicker edge, to the inside as shown. Making sure all edges are flush, secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Items for STEP 8: (4) #8 x 2" truss head screws Align the cupola with the pencil mark.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 11 This page left blank intentionally - Dormer Template on reverse side that will need to be cut out.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 12 12 TAPE HERE TO ROOF
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 13 Dormer Template (cut out) used in Step 4 on Page 6.
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LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 15 FLOWER BOX ASSEMBLY Items for STEP 1: (1) 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board Predrill and countersink board at dimensions shown. 6 6"" Center C 6 6"" C C SEE PAgE 4 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 2: (1) 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board (2) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Attach board as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 16 Items for STEP 4: (3) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Set Flower Box at desired location. Using the holes pre-drilled in Step 1 as a guide, predrill ¹⁄₈" holes. Secure using #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. Shown on RTA Note: Items for STEP 5: (1) 1" x 6" x 21¹⁄₂" board (5) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Shown on BIY You will want to locate flower box where there are thicker boards and the 2¹⁄₂" deck screw does not protrude through the backside.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 17 SAND BOX SEAT Items for STEP 1: (1) Sand Box Seat (4) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws Position sand box seat as shown and mark holes. Drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep into the board. Attach with #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws. STENCIL SET INSTRUCTIONS 1. Separate stencil strips into individual letters (fold at perforation to make separating letters easier). Keep letters organized in alphabetical order and remove the center of each letter. 2.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 18 SUNLIGHT WINDOW - RTA NARROW Items for STEP 1: (1) Sunlight Window (16) #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws Fold here Fold here Fig. 1 Attach the window from the inside of the tower centering it in the opening as shown. Secure with #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws. Front View 20 20³⁄₄" ³⁄₄" 18 For window openings of approximately 20³⁄₄" wide, use a straight edge and fold on the scoring lines at 90º angle as shown. Fig.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 19 SUNLIGHT WINDOW - RTA WIDE Items for STEP 1: (1) Window (16) #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws For window openings of approximately 24¹⁄₂" wide, use a straight edge and fold on the scoring lines at 90º angle as shown. Fig. 1 Fig. 1 Fold here Fold here Front View Attach the window from the inside of the tower centering it in the opening as shown. Secure with #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 20 DECORATE-A-FLAG Items for STEP 1: (1) Flag (1) Flag Pole (1) Zip Tie Insert flag onto the flag pole with sewn edge on top as shown. Secure firmly with the zip tie. Trim the end of the zip tie with scissors flush with the head.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 21 DESIGN-A-PLAQUE Items for STEP 1: (1) Design-a-Plaque (4) #8 x 1" truss head screws Shown on RTA Plaque can be installed horizontal or diagonal. Position plaque at desired location. Secure with #8 x 1" truss head screws. D Your design goes here Shown on BIY Your design goes here D SEE PAgE 4 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Helpful Hint: Decorate or customize your plaque before placing on your playset.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 22 MAGNETIC CHALKBOARD Items for STEP 1: (1) Magnetic Chalkboard (4) #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws Caution: Chalkboard can be installed horizontal or vertical. Position chalkboard at desired location. Secure with #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 23 Cupola Template (cut out) used in Step 6 on Page 9.
LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980_LT 5911 Deco Kit PS 7980 6/17/14 2:36 PM Page 24 Thank You for choosing PlayStar. Because it is our intention to make this a positive family experience, we have taken great care in preparing this product. Should you have any questions, or if we can assist you in any way, please call our friendly Customer Service Department for immediate action. Do not return to the store. Please call us Toll Free at 1-888-PLAYSTAR (752-9782) Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. C.S.T.
