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1 ASSEMBLY MANUAL By illustration #1 If you have problems or questions about your Creative Playthings Playset, DO NOT CALL THE RETAILER. Contact Creative Playthings Customer Service at or All hardware on this set is specially coated for corrosion resistance. If non-creative Playthings hardware is used, it MUST be galvanized or stainless steel. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Please read the owner s manual before assembling your Playset, it provides additional information on the care and use of your Playset. You must carefully read the entire instruction manual before proceeding with the assembly or use of your new Playset. Creative Playthings takes great care to design its products with your child s safety in mind. However, only with careful supervision and proper safety instructions, can you be assured of safe play time on any product designed for children.

2 PLAYSET SAFETY FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAUTION YOUR CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY. Cautions for Your Children: Children should use equipment only in its intended manner. Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment. Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces. Children should NOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes. Children should NOT swing empty swing seats. Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion. Children should NOT twist swing ropes because this will weaken and reduce the strength of the rope and rope clamps. Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats. Hanging accessories MUST be removed prior to using overhead monkey bars. Do not allow children under age 7 to use monkey bars unless supported by an adult. Children should NOT be on the top surface of the top ladder. On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages. Until assembly is complete, DO NOT let your children use the Playset. Never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your Playset. Accessories or items not approved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc. Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends. Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves. Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on Single occupancy swing accessories such as the Sling Swing and Trapeze. Do NOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the Back-to-Back Plastic Horse, and Wooden Lawn Swing Glider. Do NOT allow more children on the Playset than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time. Children should NOT use the monkey bars on the top ladder when swings and/or trapeze are in use. Swing accessories should be removed before using the monkey bars. Monkey bars are not intended for children under seven years old. Assembly Safety: Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions. Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the Playset has been completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up. Keep children off the Playset until it has been completely assembled. Some parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult. Do not stand on the platform until the Playset has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can not reach high enough. Follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use. Avoid assembling your Playset in poor weather conditions. Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your Playset. Page 2 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

3 SAFE PLAY AREA SELECTING THE CORRECT LOCATION FOR YOUR PLAY PRODUCT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILDREN S SAFETY AND THE PRODUCT S LONGEVITY. Playset Dimensions: The Model PJ Playset has ground dimensions of 15'-3" x 12'-3". The Model PJ Playset requires a level ground surface of 27'-3" x 29'-3"' for a Safe Play Area Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area. The maximum fall height for your Model PJ is 87" as measured from the top of the Top Ladder. Safe Play Area: The Safe Play Area refers to a zone extending 6' beyond the Playset on all sides, including the slide and the space above the Playset. Because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the Safe Play Area must be extended to 14 in front of and behind a swinging Accessory. The ground surface must be level. Installing your Playset on sloping ground can cause it to lean or rack". This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and in time will cause those connections to loosen and fail. The Safe Play Area must be free of all structures, landscaping, trees and branches, rocks, wires, and other obstacles to safe play. Children can be seriously injured running, or swinging into these obstacles. Remove all tripping hazards from the Safe Play Area. Tripping hazards include; roots, stumps, rocks, landscaping, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical connections. Do not install your Playset over concrete, gravel, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard surface. The following is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. RECOMMENDED GROUND COVER Suggested Material Uncompressed Depth Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9" Uniform Wood Chips 12" Fine Gravel 12" Fine Sand 12" Any edging used to contain the ground cover must be beyond the Safe Play Area. (i.e.. Landscape Timbers) 14' Safe play area using recommended ground cover. A FALL ONTO A HARD SURFACE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 3 6' 14' Landscape Timbers 6' from WHICHEVER 6' play structure. IS GREATER illustration #2 6'

4 HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS ASSEMBLY HARDWARE: (DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE - ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF HARDWARE) Hex Bolt Pan Head Screw Lag Screw Access Ladder Bracket Long Weld Nut Truss Head Bolt Flat Head Wood Screw Flat Washer Flat Washer Short Weld Nut Rock Hardware Pack Flat Washer 8mm Lock Washer 1/4" Weld Nut-Long Barrel 1/4" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1" Hardware Bag, Hampton Ii Nut Weld 1/4-20 Long Barrel Nut Weld 5/16-18 Long Barrel Washer Lock 1/4" Washer 1/4" Flat Washer Lock 5/16" Washer 5/16" Flat Bolt Hex 1/4 x 1" Bolt Hex 1/4 x 2" Bolt Hex 1/4 x 2 1/2" Bolt Hex 1/4 x 3 1/2" Bolt Hex 1/4 x 4" Bolt Hex 1/4 x 4 1/2" Bolt Hex 5/16 x 1 1/2" Bolt Hex 5/16 x 2 1/ Screw Lag 1/4 x 4" Screw #8 x 2" Fl Hd Ph Screw #8 x 2 1/2 Fl Hd Ph Screw #10 x 1 1/2" Fl Hd Ph Screw #8 x 3 1/2 Ph Fl Hd Cord 1/8 x 24" We have packaged more hardware than is required for assembly Avenger Transition Pack Rock Hardware Pack - Woodcrest Hardware Bag, Acc Bracket - Promo Hardware Bag, Avenger Temp Bag Ny-Glide Swing Hanger (8) Washer 5/16" Flat Swing Hanger Ny-Glide Screw Type Instruction Ny-Glide Swing Hangers Hardware Bag, Access Bracket Flat Washer 5/16" Lock Washer 5/16" Access Ladder Bracket - Green Weld Nut-Long Barrel 5/ Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1" Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/2" Hardware Bag, Avenger Temp Screw - #10 x 2" Truss Head Bolt - 1/4-20 x 1" Hand Grip Pack - Promotional Handgrip-Yellow Plastic Weld Nut-Long Barrel 1/ Flat Washer 1/4" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1" Lock Washer 1/4" Page 4 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

5 PRE ASSEMBLY INFORMATION CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS PLAYSETS USE A FEW STANDARD CONNECTIONS. BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THESE CONNECTIONS WILL SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY AND INSURE A SAFER PLAY PRODUCT FOR YOUR CHILDREN. Hex Bolt & Weld Nut Assembly Procedure: Assembly Layout: Align the holes in the parts to be fastened. Start preliminary tightening of bolt into weld nut by hand. Tighten each bolt with a wrench until the lock washer is fully compressed between the head of the bolt and the flat washer. See Illustrations 5 and 6. illustration #3 illustration #4 illustration #5 Correct Assembly: Bolt has been screwed securely into weld nut and the connection is tight. Check connections periodically for tightness during the life of the Playset. Do not over tighten. Incorrect Assembly: During assembly or maintenance the bolt protrudes 1/8" past the weld nut. Call customer service or replace the bolt at a local hardware store. You may be overtightening or using the wrong size bolt. Failure to replace this bolt with a shorter one could result in serious injury. Typical Installation - Lag Screws: Lag Screw Flat Washer Tap the head of the Lag Screw with a hammer to start the threads into the wood and then use a 9/16" socket to tighten. DO NOT over tighten Typical Installation - Wood Screws: Use an electric drill or screw gun to drive screws. Drill 1/8" pilot holes where required. We recommend that you lubricate the threads of the screws with beeswax or soap to ease installation and minimize breaking screws. It is very important to make certain that the tops of all screws are flush with the surface of the wood and there are no protruding sharp edges. illustration #6 illustration #7 Pilot Drilling Rungs: All ladder rungs must be secured with screws. To insert screws where no holes have been pre-drilled, you must drill a 1/8" pilot hole into the end of each rung. Using an 1/8" high speed drill bit, drill the hole 2" deep. The location is 1/2" in from the inside edge of the board and on the center line of the rungs, as shown in illustration 8. Before you drill, it is extremely important to make sure that the shoulder of each rung is tight against the board. Use the Assembly Block to press the components together. 1/2" Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 5 2" Drill Push Rung Tight Against Board Before Drilling Drive Screw through hole into rung Assembly Block illustration #8

6 PLAYSET VIEW AI C1 W C2 V AK AJ AY O AL J K AZ A M R Z L B AA AW S F BA BB AN E AO H N AM AF AU AX AS AG G AV AR AT I AH D Page 6 illustration #9 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

7 Component Part Identification: Take inventory of all parts, making sure nothing is missing or defective. If you find that parts are missing or defective call the Creative Playthings Customer Service Department at * Not visible in illustration 9 on Page 6 Assembly COMPONENT VIEW AG Ladder Slat 5/4 x 3 x 19" A End Ladder Side Support 2 x 3 x 71" AH Sandbox Side 5/4 x 6 x 42-3/4" B End Ladder Base Rail 2 x 3 x 94" AI Swing Mount Support-Top 2 x 3 x 45-1/2" C Top Ladder Rail 2 x 6 x 94" AJ Swing Mount Support-Lower 2 x 3 x 45-1/2" C Top Ladder Rail-Logo 2 x 6 x 94" AK Swing Mount 2 x 4 x 17" D Rope Ladder Support-Bottom 2 x 3 x 58-1/2" AL Wall Slat-Long 5/4 x 6 x 27-1/2" E Rope Ladder Support-Top 2 x 4 x 71-3/4" AM Entrance Wall Slat 5/4 x 6 x 27-1/2 F Tent Support Beam 2 x 2 x 45-1/2" AN Wall Slat-Side 5/4 x 6 x 23-3/4" G Access Ladder Rail 2 x 3 x 53-5/16" AO Wall Support-Side 2 x 3 x 42-3/4" BOX H Corner Post 2 x 4 x 88-1/2 I Rock Climber Upright 2 x 3 x 52-1/4" J End Ladder Rail, Left 2 x 4 x 88-1/2" K End Ladder Rail, Right 2 x 4 x 88-1/2" L Sling Swing Assembly-Yellow M Glider Handle Assembly-Yellow-Rope N Rope Ladder Assembly O Plastic Ring Trap Combo Assy Yellow P* Instruction Pack, Avenger Q* Avenger Accessory Box R Glider Seat-Yellow S Ft. Green Wave Slide Avenger Accessory Box U* Assembly Block BOX AP* Platform Side-Left 2 x 4 x 42-3/4" AQ* Platform Stringer 2 x 4 x 42-3/4" AR Rock Board 5/4 x 6 x 23-1/2" AS Platform Side-Right 2 x 4 x 42-3/4 AT Bottom Board 5/4 x 6 x 23-1/2 AU Platform Back 2 x 4 x 43-3/8" AV Angle Brace 2 x 3 x 17 1/4" AW Sandbox End 5/4 x 6 x 45-1/8" V " Triangle Brace Green AX Platform Board 5/4 x 6 x 40-5/8" W " L-Brace Green X* Tent Tie 1/8 x 24" AY End Wall Support 2 x 3 x 43-3/8" Y* Rung 15" Sealed Z Rung 18" Sealed AZ Platform Front 2 x 4 x 43-3/8" BA Tent Green & Yellow Stripe 45 x 74" AA Ground Stake 2 x 2 x 18" AB* Climbing Rocks Green 5pc Pck AC* Bag Ny-Glide Swing Hanger (8) AD* Hardware Bag, Hampton Ii AE* Avenger Transition Pack AF Hand Grip Pack BB Tent Hoop Pack (3 Pairs) Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 7

8 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS YOUR CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS PLAYSET IS STAINED AT OUR FACTORY. STAINING IS NOT NEEDED AT THE TIME OF INITIAL ASSEMBLY. Re-staining Information: Pigmented, exterior, water repellent stains are recommended and will provide an excellent barrier against moisture without hiding the natural wood grain or leaving a film that may later crack or peel. We recommend that you apply stain according to the instructions and precautions recommended by the stain manufacturer. It should take three or more quarts to cover your set. Contact your local dealer or call Creative Playthings for our staining products. All rungs are pre-finished at the factory and do not require any finishing at the time of initial assembly. Do not paint, or varnish rungs or steps. Avoid using finishes that create slippery surfaces. Maintenance: Wooden playground equipment will last for years with proper maintenance. Maintenance of the Playset finish will vary depending on weather climate. As a safety precaution, check all hardware for tightness twice a month during use and at the beginning of each play season. Tighten as required and specified in these instructions. Do not over tighten. Check structure twice monthly during usage for any evidence of deterioration. If upon inspection, hardware has sharp edges, rusted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure; replace them through Creative Playthings Customer Service. Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season. The swings, trapeze, tent, rope ladders, and any other removable plastic accessories should be removed and taken indoors when outside temperatures drop below 32 F (0 C). Wood will expand and contract as it adjusts to temperature changes and varying moisture conditions. Checks or cracks are a natural characteristic of all wood and will not affect the strength or durability of the wooden components. To maintain the finish of your set, a light sanding and an application of an exterior stain will repair scratches and prevent wood from aging prematurely. Finishes applied to ladder rungs must not create a slippery surface. Never varnish or paint! When refinishing rungs, sand lightly and use an exterior stain or boiled linseed oil. The wood parts of your Playset should never be disposed of by burning. Dispose of all parts so as not to create a hazard. Tools & Materials Suggested for Finishing & Assembly: Claw Hammer 10 ft. Tape Measure Carpenter s Level Framing Square Box Wrench or Sockets (7/16" & 1/2") 6 ft. Step Ladder Electric Drill Beeswax or Soap (Used to lubricate screw threads) 1/8, 3/16" and 3/8" Drill Bits (High Speed) Screwdriver (Medium Phillips) Locking Pliers Page 8 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

9 STEP 1 Base Components: Identify and separate all wood components, hardware, and fasteners. Identify and layout the sandbox components as shown in the illustration. AH AW illustration #10 STEP 2 Base Assembly: Locate the Sandbox Ends (AW), Sandbox Sides (AH) and Corner Posts (H). Position the Corner Post so that the offset hole 36" from the bottom is toward the Sandbox End. Attach a Corner Post to a Sandbox Side with two 1/4" x 2" Hex Bolt Assembly as shown (1 hex bolt, 1 lock washer, 1 flat washer and 1 weld nut in each assembly). Fasten a second Corner Post to the other end of the Sandbox Side. Repeat with other Corner Posts and Sandbox Side. Attach Sandbox Ends to the Sandbox Side/Corner Post structure using one 1/4" x 4" Hex Bolt Assembly in each corner. Use #8 x 2-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws in the holes provided in the Sandbox End. (Remember to orient all Corner Posts so the hole 36" from the bottom is offset toward the Sandbox Ends.) illustration #11 Note: A Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt, one Lock Washer, one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut. illustration #12 STEP 3 Platform Sides: Locate the Left Platform Side (AP). It has two pre-drilled holes at each end and two holes offset from center along the face. Attach the Left Platform Side to the inside of the left Corner Posts using the holes 44-1/2" from the bottom with 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Be sure that the off-center holes are toward the upper side of the board. Locate the Right Platform Side (AS); similar to the Left Platform Side but the holes along the face are centered on the width of the board. Fasten to the inside of the right Corner Posts using 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 9 AP AS illustration #13

10 STEP 4 Platform Ends: Locate the Platform Front (AZ) and the Platform Back (AU). Attach the Platform Ends to the outside of the Corner Posts with one 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly in each corner. AU AZ illustration #14 STEP 5 Platform Stringer: Locate the Platform Stringer (AQ). This has pilot holes in each end. Attach the Platform Stringer between the Platform Ends using one 1/4" x 4" lag screw and 1/4" washer in each end. AQ (Note: One Corner Post is shown cut away for clarity.) illustration #15 STEP 6 Safety Rail: Fasten one Side Wall Support (AO), as a safety rail, to the left Corner Posts. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. The Top Ladder and swings will extend outward from the side where the Safety Rail is located. Now is a good time to move the base assembly into position in your Safe Play Area". Do not forget to account for the Top ladder, Access Ladder and Slide. Note: Refer to page 3 for the Safe Play Area dimensions. AO Page 10 illustration #16 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

11 STEP 7 End Angle Braces: Locate four Angle Braces (AV). Loosely attach the bottom of the four Angle Braces to the Corner Posts using 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Loosely attach the top of the Angle Braces to the Platform Ends using 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Use a level to check that the Corner Posts are plumb and the Platform members are level. Tighten the bottom Hex Bolt Assemblies first, then tighten the top Hex Bolts. (Note: One Corner Post and the Platform Stringer are shown cut away for clarity.) illustration #17 STEP 8 Left Side Angle Braces: Locate four Angle Braces (AV). Loosely attach the top of the two remaining Angle Braces (AV) to the left Platform Side using 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Use a level to check that the Corner Posts are plumb and the Platform members are level. Swing the Angle Braces against the Corner Posts. Mark where the holes in the bottom of the angle Braces meet the Corner Posts. Drill 1/8" diameter pilot holes 2-1/2" deep at the marks. Fasten the bottom of the Angle Braces to the Corner Posts with 1/4" x 4" Lag Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers, and then tighten the top Hex Bolts. Drill pilot hole here Front of Gym illustration #18 STEP 9 Platform Boards: Locate the eight Platform Boards (AX). Attach one Platform Board flush to the outside edge of each Platform End using #10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws. Evenly space the other Platform Boards between the first two Platform Boards. Fasten using five #10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws each. (Note: One Corner Post is shown cut away for clarity.) illustration #19 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 11

12 STEP 10 End Wall Supports: Fasten two End Wall Supports (AY) to the front Corner Posts and two to the rear Corner Posts as shown. Use two 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each End Wall Support. AY illustration #20 STEP 11 Side Wall Support: Fasten two Side Wall Supports (AO) to the Corner Posts. The left Side Wall Support should go on the outside of the left Corner Post. The right Side Wall should go on the inside of the right Side Wall Supports as shown. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each Side Wall Support. Note: The front left Corner Post has been cut away and one of the front End Wall supports has been removed for clarity. AO illustration #21 STEP 12 Swing Mount Supports: Fasten the Top Swing Mount Support (AI) and Lower Swing Mount Support (AJ) to the Left Corner Posts as shown. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies on each support. The three holes in the Top Swing Mount Support should face upward. AI AJ Page 12 illustration #22 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

13 STEP 13 Top Rope Ladder Support: Fasten the Top Rope Ladder Support (E) to the Right Corner Posts as shown. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. The three holes in the Top Rope Ladder Support should face upward. E illustration #23 STEP 14 Access Ladder Assembly: Assemble the Access Ladder Rails (G) and four 18" Rungs (Z) as shown in illustration. Use the Assembly Block (U) to press the components together as explained on page 5. Drill pilot holes in the Access Ladder Rails and Rungs as explained on page 5. Secure the Rungs with eight #8 x 2" Flat Head Wood Screws. Attach the Ladder Slat (AG) to the back of the Access Ladder Assembly using four #8 x 2" Flat Head Wood Screws. The bottom edge of the Ladder Slat should rest 3-1/4" inches above the top of the uppermost Rung. AG G Z G illustration #24 STEP 15 Bottom Rope Ladder Support: Fasten the Bottom Rope Ladder Support (E) to the Access Ladder Assembly from step 14. Use two 1/4" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Note the position of the larger holes in the Bottom Rope Ladder Support. E illustration #25 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 13

14 STEP 16 Fasten Access Ladder: Locate two Access Ladder Brackets. Loosely fasten the Access Ladder Brackets to the Access Ladder Assembly using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly each, as shown. Position the Access Ladder Assembly against the Right Platform Side (AS). Fasten the Access Ladder Brackets to the Platform Side using 5/16 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies, as shown. Tighten all hardware. illustration #26 STEP 17 Swing Mounts: Fasten the Swing Mounts (AK) to the Top Swing Mount Support and the Lower Swing Mount Support as shown. Use two 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each Swing Mount. Note the position of the holes in the Swing Mounts. The hole nearest the end of the block should be toward the top. AK illustration #27 STEP 18 Rock Wall: Attach two Rock Climber Uprights (I) to the Platform Back (AU) using Access Ladder Brackets as in step 16. Note that the Access Ladder Brackets should be placed between the Rock Climber Uprights as in the illustration. Locate the Bottom Board (AT) and five Rock Boards (AR). Align the top of a Rock Board with the top of the Rock Wall Uprights. Fasten the Rock Board using four #10 x 2" Wood Screws. Continue the Rock Wall assembly by attaching Rock Boards every 3-1/4". Alternate the position of the holes in the Rock Boards as shown in the illustration. Finish by with the Bottom Rope Board in the lowest position. Note: Drill a 1/8" diameter pilot hole in the Rock Climber Uprights for each #10 x 2" Wood Screw. Fasten the Climbing Rocks to all the holes in the Rock Boards using two 1/4 x 1" (or 1-1/2") Hex Bolts, 1/4" Lock Washers, 8 MM. Flat Washers and 1/4" Weld Nuts for each Rock. The bolt must seat completely into the Climbing Rocks, and not protrude more than a 1/8" past the end of the Weld Nut. Protruding bolts can be a hazard to users, replace any protruding Bolts. 3-1/4" AR AT I illustration #28 Page 14 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

15 STEP 19 Wall Slats: Place the Side Wall Slats (AN) against the Side Wall Support and the Lower Swing Mount Support as shown. Space the Wall Slats approximately 2" in from the Corner Posts and fasten them with four #10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws each. The upper edge of the Wall Slats should be approximately 1/2" below the top of the top edge of the Lower Swing Mount Support. Place the Long Wall Slats (AL) against the Platform Front and End Wall Support, as shown. The space between the Long Wall Slats and the Corner Post should be less than 3-1/2". Fasten them with four #10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws each. The upper edge of the Wall Slats should be approximately 1/2" below the top of the End Wall Support. AL AN AN illustration #29 STEP 20 Entrance Wall Slats & Hand Grips: Fasten one Hand Grip (AF) to each Entrance Wall Slat (AM) using two 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each Hand Grip. Attach two Entrance Wall Slats to the right Side Wall Support and the Right Platform Side using four #10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws. Center the Entrance Wall Slats between the Corner Posts and the Access Ladder Assembly. Attach two Entrance Wall Slats to the right back End Wall Support and the Platform Back using four #10 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws. Center the Entrance Wall Slats between the Corner Posts and the Access Ladder Assembly. The top edge of the Wall Slats should be aligned 1/2" below the top edge of the End Wall Support. The space between the Wall Slats and the Corner Posts should be less than 3-1/2". illustration #30 STEP 21 Rope Ladder: Push one side of the Rope Ladder Assembly (N) through the hole in the Top Rope Ladder Support leaving 6" of rope sticking out past the Support. Tie a knot in the rope to prevent it from slipping out through the hole. Tie the other ropes even with the first rope. At the bottom, pull the ropes through the holes in the Bottom Rope Ladder Support until the ropes are tight. Tie the bottom end of the Rope Ladder; leave no slack in the rope. Note the orientation of the rope loop under each ladder rung, your Rope Ladder should be hanging in the same manner. 6" 2" illustration #31 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 15

16 STEP 22 Slide: Center the Slide (S) between the Long Wall Slats. Pull it tight to the platform until it stops against the front edge of the Platform End. Check that the Slide is extending out perpendicular from the play set. If the holes in the slide rest above a gap between Platform Boards move the slide a short distance so that wood is seen. Using the holes in the slide for guides, drill 5/16" holes through the platform and secure slide using two 1/4" x 1" Truss Head Bolts from the top and 1/4" Weld Nuts from below. illustration #32 STEP 23 Top Ladder: Lay one Top Ladder Rail (C1 or C2) on a smooth flat surface with the holes facing up as shown. Use the Assembly Block (U) and a hammer to press each 15" Rung (Y) in place until the Rung shoulder is tight against the Top Ladder Rail. Position the Top Ladder Rail with the Rungs installed over the top of the other Top Ladder Rail. Note: Before assembly line up the Rung holes and Swing Hanger holes in the Top Ladder Rails. Insert the Rungs into the holes. Start at one end of the Rail. Use the Assembly Block to protect the Top Ladder Rail from the hammer. Drive the Rail down until the Rung shoulders are seated tightly in both Rails. Drill a pilot hole in the bottom edge of the Top Ladder Rails and Rungs as explained on page 5. Secure the Rungs with ten #8 x 3-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws. C1 Y Y C1 C1 C2 Y Page 16 illustration #33 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

17 24 Ny-Glide Swing Connectors: Insert the screw end of the Ny-Glide Swing Hanger through the 5/16" flat washer and then screw it into the holes shown. Use a screwdriver for leverage while turning the Ny-Glides into the wood. The connector must be screwed into the wood fully, with the bend of the shaft resting firmly against the 5/16" flat washer. It is extremely important that you align each Ny-Glide Swing Connector in the proper position as shown in the illustration below. The swing motion must be perpendicular to the Ladder Rail. CAUTION: If these installation instructions are not explicitly followed, the Ny-Glide shaft will break or pull out of the wood and injuries will result. 6" BACK TO BACK PLASTIC GLIDER illustration #34 illustration #35 STEP 25 End Ladder: Following the same procedure as step 23, assemble the End Ladder using six 18" Rungs (Z) and two End Ladder Rails (J & K). Be certain that all similar pre-drilled holes are located on the same end as shown. Drill a pilot hole in the bottom edge of the End Ladder Rails and into the Rungs as explained on page 5. Secure the Rungs with twelve #8 x 2-1/2" Screws. K J Z illustration #36 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 17

18 STEP 26 Top Ladder to End Ladder: Attach one Triangle Brace (V) to the outside of the Top Ladder Rail at point #1 using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Align the Triangle Brace, Top Ladder and End Ladder Rails at point #2 and attach using one 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Attach the Triangle Brace to the End Ladder at point #3 using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Repeat this procedure on the other Top Ladder and End Ladder Rail. 2 1 Note: Align the Top Ladder so that the Playtime Series Logo faces to the front of the Gym 3 illustration #37 STEP 27 Top Ladder to Gym: Attach one L Brace (W) to the outside of the Top Ladder Rail at point #1 using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Align the L Brace, Top Ladder Rail, and Swing Mount at point #2 and attach using one 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Attach the L Brace to the Swing Mount at point #3 using one 5/16" x 1-1/2 Hex Bolt Assembly. Repeat this procedure on the other Top Ladder Rail. Level the Top Ladder and tighten all hardware illustration #38 STEP 28 Base Rail & Side Supports: Attach the End Ladder Base Rail (B) to the outside of the End Ladder as shown at point #1 using two 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Attach each End Ladder Side Supports (A) to the End Ladder Base Rail as shown at point #2 using two 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Align each Side Support so that the angled end fits flush with the side of each End Ladder Rail. Attach each Side Support as shown at point #3 using one 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. A 2 3 A B 1 illustration #39 Page 18 Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

19 STEP 29 Tent: Locate the three Tent Hoops (BB). Each Tent Hoop is made up of two steel arcs, one male arc and one female. Each arc has a short section at one end that is straight. The curved end of the male arc fits into the curved end of the female arc as shown at right. Straight portion of arc. Push the two halves of a Tent Hoop (BB) curved end first through the pockets formed by the hem along one side of the Tent (BA), as shown below. Push the ends of the halves of the Tent Hoop out through the slits near the center of the Tent. The ends should fit together through the hole in one end of the Tent Beam (F). Repeat with another Tent Hoop in the hem on the other side of the Tent. Fit the last Tent Hoop through the hole in the center of the Tent Beam Lift the tent assembly into place atop the gym tower. The parts may come loose during transport. Fit the straight end of each steel arc into the holes in the top of the Left and Right Top Supports (AI & E), as shown. Make sure that all Tent Hoops fit together through the holes in the Tent Beam (F). Male Tent omitted for clarity. H illustration #40 Female illustration #41 Loop the Tent Ties through the grommets in the Tent (BA) and secure the tent assembly to the Left & Right Wall Supports. illustration #42 STEP 30 Ground Stakes: Hammer Ground Stakes (AA) into the ground at the ends of each End Ladder Base Rail and at the Sandbox Sides. Place the Ground Stakes 6" to 9" from each end and approximately 1/8" below the Base Components. One Ground Stake goes on the Bottom Rope Ladder Support, between the Access Ladder and Rope Ladder. See Page 6 for further placement. Secure each stake with two #10 x 2" Wood Screws through the pre-drilled holes. Note: Do NOT use concrete to set Ground Stakes. Pound a metal spike or rod into the ground to start a hole in hard or rocky ground. STEP 31 Hang Swings: Hang the Swing, Back-to-Back Glider, and Ring Trapeze as shown in illustrations 9 and 34. 1/2" 6"-9" illustration #43 Follow the assembly instructions included with the Back-to-Back Glider. See illustration 9 on page 6 for Back-to-Back Glider placement. The height of the Swings is adjusted by using a different link in the chain. Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings Page 19

20 Save all instruction sheets and receipts in case it becomes necessary to contact Creative Playthings for warranty service and/or part replacement. The warranty can be found in your Owner s Manual. Please fill out the warranty card on the back of your owners manual. Your completed warranty card will allow us to quickly process warranty claims. Thank you. Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.