Play Action® ® Safety Guide & Building Instructions Extend-A-Bay Right-Hand Assembly Shown with Components purchased separately: (2) Swing Seats (PS 7948), (1 pr) Gym Rings (PS 7836), (3 pr) Swing Hangers (PS 7676) Swing Station 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.
SAFETY • Follow the instructions provided, do not alter its design in any way. • This product is intended for single-family residential use only, by children ages two to ten and a maximum weight of 105 pounds. Any recommendation over 10 years of age or 105 pounds exceeds the upper limits specified in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Home Playground Safety Standard. In order for PlayStar to comply with the ASTM Standard, we cannot recommend anyone above these limits.
SAFETY INSTALLATION: 1. Follow the instructions provided, do not alter its design in any way. 2. Place the equipment on level ground, not less than 6' (1.8m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires. If the area where you will be installing your playset is not level, you must make it level. 3. Playsets must be anchored to the ground. Follow the anchoring instructions provided with your building kit.
TOOLS REQUIRED Socket Wrench ⁹ ₁₆" Socket Adjustable Wrench Ladder Tape Measure Safety Glasses Drill Square Phillips Screwdriver Saw Hammer ¹ ₈", ¹ ₄" & ³ ₈" Drill Bit 1¹ ₈" Spade Bit Pencil Tape Chalk Saw Horses COMPONENTS INCLUDED Sturdy Frame Brackets (2) Sturdy Frame Brace (1) Right-Hand Left-Hand Corner Brackets (2) HARDWARE INCLUDED (shown actual size) ³|₈" x 4¹|₂" hex bolt (1) ³|₈" Lock Nuts (14) ³|₈" x 4" hex bolts (7) ³/₈" x 3¹/₂" hex bolts (2) ³|₈" washers (22) ³/₈" x 2" hex bolts (2)
READ! STOP You will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of A-Frames before you begin. You may build any combination (2" x 4" Laminated Post A-Frame or 4" x 4" Post A-Frame) to complete your project according to the materials you have on hand. 2"x 4" Laminiated Post A-Frame 4"x 4" Post A-Frame OR For Cutting Guide on the following 2 pages. Cut all your lumber now, marking each board by size as you go. Stack identical size boards in neat piles.
CUTTING GUIDE Extend-A-Bay (Left-Hand or Right-Hand) Use boards purchased with this Extend-A-Bay Kit, together with boards from your existing PlayStar Playset to give you the following boards needed.
Free-Standing Follow this Cutting Guide if the posts on your A-Frame are made with: Laminated 2" x 4" 2" x 4" x 8' – eight (8) boards required 96" (8) boards 2" x 6" x 12' – two (2) boards required 144" (2) boards 2" x 4" x 10' – 1 (1) board required 60" (1) board 60" OR Follow this Cutting Guide if the posts on your A-Frame are made with: 4" x 4" x 8' – four (4) boards required 4" x 4" 96" (4) boards 2" x 6" x 12' – three (3) boards required 144" (2) boards (1) board 63˚ 71" 63˚ 63˚ 71
STOP 2" x 4" A-Frame Assemblies Follow Pages 8-12 4" x 4" A-Frame Assemblies Follow Pages 13-16 A-Frame Assembly 2' x 4' Laminated Post Follow Pages 8-12 • Skip to Page 13 for 4'x4' Post A-Frame Assembly Items for STEP 1: Extend A Bay Swing Beam 3 Post 5 Post (6) or (10) 2" x 4" x 96" boards (54) or (90) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Note: Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A-Frames.
Items for STEP 2: Extend-A-Bay Swing Station 3 Post 5 Post (3) (3) (6) (12) (6) (6) or or or or or or (5) (5) (10) (20) (10) (10) Swing Post Assemblies Sturdy-Frame Brackets ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Free-Standing Swing Station (4) (4) (8) (16) (8) (8) Swing Post Assemblies Sturdy-Frame Brackets ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Caution: Make sure bolts are tight and the threads of each bolt are at least flush to the end
Items for STEP 3: 1 A-Frame (2) (2) 2 A-Frames or or (4) (4) ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts ³ ₈" lock nuts Note: Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A-Frames. Mate the left-hand bracket assembly with the flipped bolt to one right-hand bracket assembly as shown. Secure with two ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts and ³ ₈" lock nuts through the two lower holes of brackets as shown (do not use flat washers).
Items for STEP 5: 1 A-Frame (1) (4) Note: Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A-Frames. 2 A-Frames or or (2) (8) 2" x 4" x 60" board #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Position assembly as shown. Align the posts so that the outermost points measure 92³⁄₄" as shown. Attach 2" x 4" x 60" board at dimension shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws. Mark and drill ¹ ₈" holes at the locations shown, ³⁄₄" from the edges. 36" 36" Note: Brackets are facing down.
Items for STEP 6: 1 A-Frame 2 A-Frame (2) (8) (2) (2) (4) (4) or or or or or or (4) (16) (4) (4) (8) (8) Note: corner brackets #8 x 1¹ ₄" screws ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolts ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A-Frames. Attach corner brackets. To complete the A-Frame Assembly, flip over as shown and position brackets so that the short side is against the 2" x 4" x 60" board.
A-Frame Assembly 4' x 4' Post Follow Pages 13-16 Items for STEP 1: Extend-A-Bay Swing Station 3 Post 5 Post (3) (2) (4) (8) (4) (4) or or or or or or (5) (5) (10) (20) (10) (10) 4" x 4" x 96" boards Sturdy-Frame Brackets ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Free-Standing Swing Station (4) (3) (6) (12) (6) (6) 4" x 4" x 96" boards Sturdy-Frame Brackets ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Caution: Note: Quantities will vary depending
Items for STEP 2: 1 A-Frame (2) (2) Note: 2 A-Frames or or (4) (4) ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts ³ ₈" lock nuts Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A-Frames. A-Frame Assembly Mate one Right-hand Bracket Assembly to one Left-hand Bracket Assembly to create an A-Frame Assembly. Secure with ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts and lock nuts (do not use washers). Repeat as necessary. Note: These bolts are necessary to properly align the 4"x 4" Assembly to beam at a later step.
Sturdy Frame Connectors - If not available, skip to Step 3B Items for STEP 3A (with Sturdy Frame Connectors): (1) (1) (1) (10) (1) (2) (2) (6) 2" x 6" x 65¹⁄₄" board Left-hand Sturdy-Frame Connector Right-hand Sturdy-Frame Connector #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws Step 2 Assembly ³ ₈" x 3" lag screws ³ ₈" washers #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws } from existing PlayStar Playset. If not available, skip to step 3B.
No Sturdy Frame Connectors - Follow this Step Items for STEP 3B: (1) (1) (2) (2) (8) Step 2 Assembly 2" x 6" x 71" Board ³ ₈" x 3" lag screws ³ ₈" washers #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Position assembly and board as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws and ³ ₈" x 3" lag screws with ³ ₈" washers. Note: Brackets are facing down. 2" "x x6 25" " 71 Detail of Screw Placement 25" 93¹⁄₂" Predrill – 1/8" Dia. for #8 x 21/2" deck screws 1/4" Dia.
Extend-A-Bay Assembly Left-Hand Follow Pages 17-20 • Skip to Page 21 for Right-Hand Assembly Helpful Hint: If you are standing here looking at the assembly, the A-Frame will be on your left side, the single post will be on your right side and the brackets will be pointing the same direction.
Items for STEP 3: (1) A-Frame Assembly (1) 2" x 6" x 96" board (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Dr ill Shown with 4" x 4" Post A-Frame Lay out the A-Frame Assembly elevated on 3" of scrap lumber. Position one 2" x 6" x 96" board under brackets as shown. Making sure the assembly is square, hold beam tight against bolts installed in A-Frame Assembly Step 2 and attach with #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws. Use the brackets as a drill guide and drill ³ ₈" holes completely through the 2" x 6" x 96" board as shown.
Items for STEP 5: (4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Position assemblies as shown. Pull ends tightly together while making sure the beams are in a straight line. Shown with 4" x 4" Post A-Frame Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws at dimensions shown. 11" 12" 11" 12" Items for STEP 6: (8) ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts (16) ³ ₈" washers (8) ³ ₈" lock nuts Leave hole open Shown with 4" x 4" Post A-Frame Lift assembly onto saw horses as shown.
Items for Step 7: (10) swing hangers (10) ³ ₈" x 3" lag screws (10) ³ ₈" washers 3" 14" 37¹|₂" Shown with 4" x 4" Post A-Frame 16" 18¹|₂" 16" Mark the top board, on the bottom edge, at the dimensions shown. 38¹|₂" 16" 18¹|₂" Drill a ¹⁄₄" hole 2¹⁄₂" deep in the center of the top board at each location. 16" 22" Screw swing hangers into board by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Tighten swing hanger until loop is tight against adjoining board and swing hanger is positioned as shown.
Extend-A-Bay Assembly Right-Hand Follow Pages 21-24 Items for STEP 1: (1) (1) (1) (4) A-Frame Assembly Single Leg Post Assembly 2" x 6" x 120" board #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Lay out the A-Frame Assembly and Single Leg Post Assembly 94¹⁄₂" apart, elevated on 3" of scrap lumber. Position one 2" x 6" x 120" board under brackets as shown. Making sure the assembly is square, hold beam tight against bolts installed in A-Frame Assembly Step 2 and attach with #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws.
Items for STEP 2: (1) 2" x 6" x 96" board (8) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Position 2" x 6" x 96" board directly on top of 2" x 6" x 120" board as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws at dimensions shown. 2" "x x6 18" 18" Shown with 4" x 4" Post A-Frame 18" 12" Items for STEP 3: (1) A-Frame Assembly (1) 2" x 6" x 96" board (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Lay out the A-Frame Assembly elevated on 3" of scrap lumber. Position one 2" x 6" x 96" board under brackets as shown.
Items for STEP 4: (1) 2" x 6" x 120" board (12) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Shown with 4" x 4" Post A-Frame Position 2" x 6" x 120" board directly on top of 2" x 6" x 96" board as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws at dimensions shown. 18" 2" "x x6 0" 12 18" 35" 12" 11¹|₄" ³|₄" Items for STEP 5: (4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Position assemblies as shown. Pull ends tightly together while making sure the beams are in a straight line. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws at dimensions shown.
Items for STEP 6: Lift assembly onto saw horses as shown. Leave hole open (8) ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts (16) ³ ₈" washers (8) ³ ₈" lock nuts Note: If you do not have saw horses, rest beam on ground and rotate A-Frame Assemblies and single 4" x 4" Assembly simultaneously to the other side (requires two adults). Single 4" x 4" Assembly must be supported at all times to keep the bracket from bending. Complete Step 6. Rotate back to original position and proceed with Step 7.
Swing Station Assembly Free-Standing Follow Pages 25-27 Items for STEP 1: (2) A-Frame Assemblies (1) 2" x 6" x 144" board (4) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws 30" 90˚ 93" ill Dr 2" 21" Lay out the A-Frame Assemblies 93" apart, elevated on 3" of scrap lumber. Position one 2" x 6" x 144" board under brackets as shown. Making sure the assembly is square, hold board tight against bolts installed in A-Frame Assembly Step 2 and attachwith #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws.
Items for STEP 3: (6) ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts (12) ³ ₈" washers (6) lock nuts Lift assembly onto saw horses as shown. Note: If you do not have saw horses, rest beam on ground and rotate A-Frame Assemblies to the other side (requires two adults). Complete Step 3. Rotate back to original position and proceed with Step 4. Use the holes in the bottom board as a drill guide and drill ³ ₈" holes back through both boards. Attach ³ ₈" x 4" hex bolts, ³ ₈" washers and ³ ₈" lock nuts as shown.
Items for STEP 4: Mark the top board, on the bottom edge, at the dimensions shown. (6) swing hangers (6) ³ ₈" x 3" lag screws (6) ³ ₈" washers Drill a ¹⁄₄" hole 2¹⁄₂" deep in the center of the top board at each location. Screw swing hangers into board by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Tighten swing hanger until loop is tight against adjoining board and swing hanger is positioned as shown.
Sturdy-Frame Brace Installation 2" x 4" Laminated Posts Items for Step 1: (1) Sturdy-Frame Brace Remove the nut and washer from the flipped bolt as shown. Install the Sturdy-Frame Brace as shown and secure with ³⁄₈" washer and lock nut. Items for Step 2: (1) 4" hex bolt (2) ³ ₈" washers (1) ³ ₈" lock nut Make sure brace is square to beam. Using the brace as a template, drill a ³⁄₈" hole completely through beam. Secure the Sturdy-Frame Brace to the beam with the ³⁄₈" x 4" hex bolt, washers and lock nut.
4" x 4" Posts STEP 1: Remove the top ³⁄₈" x 4" hex bolt, washers and lock nut from the post support as shown. (Save these parts because they will be used in Step 3.) ³⁄₈" x 4" hex bolt Note: It is easiest to remove this bolt by continuing to rotate in a counterclockwise direction. Items for STEP 2: (1) (1) (2) (1) Sturdy-Frame Brace 4¹ ₂" hex bolt ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nut Install the Sturdy-Frame Brace as shown and secure with ³⁄₈" x 4¹⁄₂" hex bolt, washers and lock nut.
ANCHORING At locations shown screw Playset Anchors into ground by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Use the anchor as a drill guide and drill a ¹⁄₄" hole 2¹⁄₂" deep into the board. Attach with ³ ₈" x 3" lag screw and ³ ₈" washer. Note: If soil conditions permit anchors to be pulled out easily, such as in sandy soil conditions, cementing is required.
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Play Action® ® Additional Materials Required In order to purchase the desired materials to match your original PlayStar playset, you will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of A-Frames before hand. Note: Combining 2"x4" Laminated Post A-Frames and 4"x4" A-Frames to complete your project will also work. STEP Determine Post Type of Your A-Frames 2"x 4" Laminiated Post A-Frame Choose Extend-A-Bay or Free-Standing Swing Station Project.
