Nova Playset ASSEMBLY MANUAL 866-210-9273 YARDCRAFT.
If you’re looking for a small playset to fit your yard, and you don’t want to deal with the upkeep of wood, YardCraft’s Nova Vinyl Playset is for you! Three swings and a slide will keep the kids entertained while they enjoy playing under a blue sky.
Parts List Tower Part No.
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Begin the assembly by placing four 44” 2x6’s (1B) in a square. Place a corner bracket (6G) at each corner. Notice how the holes in the 2x6’s and the corner brackets are offset and need to be aligned correctly. Begin fastening the 4x4 to the 2x6’s using 6 7/8” threaded rods with acorn nuts and washers. (6A, 6B, 6C) Only finger tighten the nuts at this point. Place the 108” 4x4 posts (1A) in place. The pre-drilled holes need to be aligned with the holes in the 2x6’s.
Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. Tighten all the threaded rods using a 9/16” socket and a 9/16” open end wrench. Keep in mind that overtighting the acorn nuts can damage them. Locate the joist hanger template and install the joist hangers. (6H) The joist hanger template will show you where to properly position them. Keep the joist hangers flush with the top of the 2x6 and fasten them with 1 3/4” washer head screws. (6D) Repeat steps 1-5 to build the floor of the tower.
Step 9. Step 10. Step 11. Step 12. Locate the floorboards (1D) and lay them in place. There are two short boards that go between the 4x4 posts and one narrow board for the center. After the floor is finished assemble the railing section. Fasten the floorboards using 1 1/2” vinyl screws. (6E) Complete the main structure by fastening the corner brackets. Use 1 3/4” washer head screws to fasten the top and bottom of each bracket. The ground brackets only get the tops fastened.
Step 13. Step 14. Step 15. Step 16. The next step is to fasten the slats to the 2x6’s to complete the railings. Use the included template to align the slats then fasten them with 1 3/4” washer head screws. Before you attach the slats you need to decide where you want the swing beam, ladder and slide then install the slats accordingly. When installing the ladder keep it flush with the floor. Fasten it with four 1 1/2” vinyl screws. The ladder (4A) gets one slat on each side.
Step 17. Step 18. Step 19. Step 20. The slide (4C) gets one slat on each side. Finish installing the rest of the slats. Use 1 3/4” washer head screws to fasten the slide. Make sure the screws are going into the 2x6 below and not just the decking. Fasten the sandbox seats (1F) to the bottom 2x6’s using 1 1/2” vinyl screws.
Swing Frame Assembly Step 1. Start the swing frame assembly with the 2x6 swing beam. (3A) Step 2. Fasten the swing bearings (3H) to the swing beam using the lags provided with the bearings. Step 3. Attach the swing beam bracket (3G) to the end of the beam without the end caps. Use two 4 7/8” threaded rods with washers and acorn nuts to fasten the bracket.
Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Install the beam strap (3E) on the other end of the beam using the same 4 7/8” threaded rods. Only finger tighten the nuts at this point. Attach the corner bracket (3F) to the swing beam and end post. Fasten it with 1 3/4” washer head screws. Find the 4x4 end post (3B) and install it in the beam strap. Make sure the post is square with the swing beam then tighten all the nuts. Lift the swing beam up into place on the tower.
Step 8. Step 9. Step 10. Step 11. Fasten the bracket to the 2x6 using 3” lags after placing it in position. Find the ground runner 2x4 (3C) and fasten it to the end post using a 6 1/2” threaded rod, nut and washer. Next pre-drill two 7/16” holes through the 2x6 then fasten the bracket with two 2 3/4” threaded rods. Place the 2x4 end braces (3D) in place and fasten the bottom ends to the ground 2x4. Use two 4 1/8” threaded rods to fasten them.
Step 12. Step 13. Note: Step 13. Fasten the top ends of the braces to the end post using 4” lags. Pre-drill the holes first using a 1/4” drill bit. If your playset comes with a glider follow these steps for the installation. Place the glider bracket in position then pre-drill four 1/2” holes. Fasten the bracket to the swing beam using the lags provided. Install the swings to finish the swing frame assembly.
Tarp Roof Assembly Step 1. To begin the roof assembly find and identify these parts. Step 2. Fasten the 68” 2x4’s (2A) to the 4x4 posts using 3” lags. The pre-drilled holes should be centered on the 4x4 posts. Step 3. Next fasten the roof 2x4 brackets (2E) to the 30” 2x4’s. (2C) Use six 1 3/4” washer head screws per bracket.
Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Congratulations on finishing your build! Place the 2x4’s with the brackets in the center of the 68” 2x4’s with the brackets facing in. Use 1 3/4” washer head screws to fasten the brackets. Place the 2x4’s with the tarp roof (2D) in place as shown. Fasten one 2x4 first then pull the tarp tight and fasten the other. Use 3” lags in the pre-drilled holes to fasten them. Place the 49” 2x4 (2B) on top of 30” 2x4’s and fasten it with 3” lags.
