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1 Assembly Manual By Model PS10AND with Top Ladder Model PS10AND with Swing Beam 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. This product is intended for single family home/residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. Placement in any public setting constitutes a misuse of this product. 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. Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury: 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 NEVER wear bicycle helmets while playing on the play-set. Assembly Safety: Adult assembly required Face slide away from the sun. 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 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

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 Playset has ground dimensions of 15'-3" x 12'-7". The Playset requires a level ground surface of 27'-3" x 29'-4' for a Safe Play Area Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area. The maximum fall height for your is 87" as measured from the top of the Top Ladder or Beam. Safe Play Area: The Safe Play Area refers to a zone extending 6' (2 meters) 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' (4.27 meters) 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) Safe play area using recommended ground cover. 14' (4.27 M) 6' (2 M) Landscape Timbers 6' from play structure. 6' (2 M) 14' (4.27 M) 6' (2 M) 6' (2 M) Whichever is greater A fall onto a hard surface could result in serious injury. Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 3

4 Hardware Bag Contents Assembly Hardware: (Drawings not to scale - illustrations are representative of hardware) Hex Bolt Round Head Screw Lag Screw Truss Head Bolt Access Ladder Bracket Flat Head Wood Screw Flat Washer Flat Washer Weld Nut Washer Bag Flat Washer 1/4" Lock Washer 1/4" Weld Nut Bag Weld Nut 1/4" Bolt Bag Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/2" Truss Head Bolt 1/4 x 1" /2" Screw Bag Screw #10 x 1-1/2" Screw Bag Screw #10 x 2" Screw #10 x 3" Screw #8 x 2-1/2" Round Head Screw #10 x 3/4" Lag Screw Bag Lag Screw 1/4 x 3" Lag Screw 1/4 x 4" Rock Hardware Pack Flat Washer 8mm Lock Washer 1/4" Weld Nut 1/4" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1" Hardware Bag, Acc Bracket Flat Washer 5/16" Lock Washer 5/16" Access Ladder Bracket, Green Weld Nut 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/2" Hand Grip Pack Flat Washer 1/4" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1" Hand Grip, Yellow Plastic Weld Nut 1/4" Lock Washer 1/4" We have packaged more hardware than is required for assembly. Page 4 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

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. 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 Pilot drill with the appropriate diameter drill bit and then use a socket to tighten. DO NOT over tighten Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 5 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.

6 Playset View G H AJ F AG AC AF E AI AD AQ AM AN W AA D AP AE V Y AO L U J P AS AK AR M T C X O I R AH S PlayPack 1 AB Steering Wheel Top Ladder Chained Swing Accessories Sling Swing, Green w/chain Glider Handle, Green w/chain Ring Trapeze Assembly w/chain Glider Seat, Yellow Swing Options: or Swing Beam Roped Swing Accessories Sling Swing, Green w/rope Glider Handle, Green w/rope Plastic Ring Trap Combo, Yellow (or Ring Trapeze Assembly w/rope) Glider Seat, Yellow Telescope Page 6 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

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 on Page 6 Assembly COMPONENT VIEW A* Left Platform Side 2 x 4 x 42-3/4" AB Swing Mount 2 x 4 x 17" AC Side Wall Support 2 x 3 x 42-3/4" AD Wall Slat 5/4 x 6 x 23" AE Sandbox End 5/4 x 6 x 45-1/8" AF End Wall Support 2 x 3 x 43-3/8" AG Long Wall Slat 5/4 x 6 x 37-1/2" AH Bottom Board 5/4 x 6 x 20" B* Platform Stringer 2 x 4 x 42-3/4" C Angle Brace 2 x 3 x 17-1/4" D Rock Upright 2 x 3 x 51-7/8" E Left Corner Post 2 x 4 x 90" F End Tent Support 2 x 3 x 91-1/4" G Tent Beam 2 x 3 x 48-1/4" H Tent Post 2 x 3 x 31-1/4" Box AI Entrance Wall Slat 5/4 x 6 x 27" AJ Left Tent Support 2 x 3 x 46-1/8" AK Narrow Window Slat 5/4 x 4 x 13" AL* Platform Back 2 x 4 x 43-3/8" AM Platform Board 5/4 x 6 x 41-3/4" Box I Bottom Rope Support 2 x 4 x 43-9/16" J Mullion 5/4 x 2 x 23-3/8" K* Narrow Platform Board 5/4 x 4 x 41-3/4" L Right Corner Post 2 x 4 x 90" M Right Platform Side 2 x 4 x 42-3/4" O Counter Top 5/4 x 6 x 28-3/4" AN Platform Front 2 x 4 x 43-3/8" P Sales Post 2 x 3 x 90" AO Right Tent Support 2 x 3 x 46-1/8" Q* Sales Support 2 x 3 x 28-3/4" AP Rock Board 5/4 x 6 x 20" R Sandbox Back 5/4 x 6 x 43-3/8" AQ Short Platform Board 5/4 x 6 x 40-5/8" S Sandbox Side 5/4 x 6 x 70-1/2" AR Window Slat 5/4 x 6 x 13" T Sign Board 5/4 x 6 x 35-1/2" AS Window Support 2 x 3 x 42-3/4" U Transom 5/4 x 2 x 27-3/4" V Ground Stake W Rock Pack (5) X Cargo Net Y Tent, Green & Yellow Z* Hand Grip Pack Instruction Pack, PS10AND Hardware Master Pack PlayPack 1 AA Ft. Green Wave Slide Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. 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, such as nuts and bolts, 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. "Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges and replace when required." "Check swing seats, chains, ropes, and other means of of attachments for evidence of deterioration". Replace through Creative Playthings Customer Service. Tools & Materials Suggested for Finishing & Assembly: Claw Hammer Carpenter s Level Box Wrench or Sockets (7/16" & 1/2") Electric Drill 1/8" and 5/16" Drill Bits (High Speed) Screwdriver or driver drill (Medium Phillips) Locking Pliers 10 ft. Tape Measure Framing Square 6 ft. Step Ladder Beeswax or Soap (Used to lubricate screw threads) Page 8 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

9 STEP 1 Base Components: Identify and separate all wood components, hardware, and fasteners. Identify and layout the Sandbox End (AE). Sandbox Sides (S) and Sandbox Back (R) as shown in the illustration. S AE R STEP 2 Base Assembly: Position the two Left Corner Posts (E) and two Right Corner Posts (L) so that the offset hole 36" from the bottom is toward the outside of the tower. Attach a Corner Post to a Sandbox Side with two 1/4" x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies* as shown. Fasten a second Corner Post to the other end of the Sandbox Side. Repeat with other Corner Posts and Sandbox Side. Attach Sandbox End and Sandbox Back 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 and Sandbox Back. (Remember to orient all Corner Posts so the hole 36" from the bottom is offset toward the Sandbox Ends.) E Note: Left Corner Posts have holes in this position, Right Corner Posts do not. L * Note: A Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt, one Lock Washer, one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut. STEP 3 Platform Sides: The Left Platform Side (A) 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. Fasten the Right Platform Side (M) to the inside of the Right Corner Posts using 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. A M Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 9

10 STEP 4 Platform Ends: Fasten the Platform Front (AN) and the Platform Back (AL) to the outside of the Corner Posts with one 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly in each corner, as shown. AL AN STEP 5 Platform Stringer: The Platform Stringer (B) 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. B (Note: One Corner Post is shown cut away for clarity.) STEP 6 Safety Rail: Fasten one Side Wall Support (AC) to the Left Corner Posts in the position shown. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. The Top Ladder or Swing Beam will extend outward from the side with the Safety Rail. 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 or Swing Beam, Access Ladder, and Slide. Note: Refer to page 3 for the Safe Play Area dimensions. AC Page 10 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

11 STEP 7 End Angle Braces: Locate four Angle Braces (C). 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.) STEP 8 Left Side Angle Braces: Loosely attach the top of the two remaining Angle Braces (C) 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 3/16" 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 STEP 9 Platform Boards: Fasten one Short Platform Board (AQ) to the platform frame using five #10 x 1-1/2" Screws. The back edge of the Short Platform Board should be flush with the back edge of the front Corner Posts. The Short Platform board will overhang the front frame. Fasten the other Short Platform Board to the platform frame at the back of the gym. This Short Platform board must be flush to the edge of the Back Platform Support. There must be no overhang. Attach the Narrow Platform Board (K) flush to the left edge of the platform frame and tight against the back of the front Short Platform Board using three #10 x 1-1/2" Screws. Fasten one Platform Board (AM) tight against the back of the Narrow Platform Board using five #10 x 1-1/2" Screws. Evenly space the rest of the Platform Boards between the Platform Board and the Short Platform Board at the back of the gym. Fasten them with five #10 x 1-1/2" Screws each. The boards at the front of the gym must be as close together as possible to prevent clothing from being caught while using the slide. (One Corner Post is shown cut away for clarity.) AQ No Overhang AM K Overhang Overhang No Gap Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 11

12 STEP 10 End Wall Supports: Fasten one End Wall Support (AF) to the front Corner Posts and one to the rear Corner Posts as shown. Use two 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each End Wall Support. AF STEP 11 Side Wall Supports: Fasten three Side Wall Supports (AC) to the outside of the Left Corner Posts as shown. Fasten one Side Wall Support to the outside of the Right Corner Posts. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each Side Wall Support. AC AC STEP 12 Window Supports: Fasten the Window Supports (AS) to the outside of the Right Corner Posts as shown. Use four 1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies on each support. The small hole near the middle of the Window Supports should offset nearer the bottom on the top Window Support and toward the top on the bottom Window Support AS Page 12 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

13 STEP 13 End Tent Supports: Fasten one End Tent Support (F) to the front Corner Posts and one to the rear Corner Posts as shown. Use two 1/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in each End Tent Support. F STEP 14 Left & Right Tent Supports: Fasten the Left Tent Support (AJ) to the left end of the End Tent Supports using two 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws and two 1/4" Flat Washers. Fasten the Right Tent Support (AO) to the right end of the End Tent Supports using two 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws and two 1/4" Flat Washers. AJ AO STEP 15 Tent Posts: Fasten one Tent Post (H) to the front End Tent Support using two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Fasten the other Tent Post (H) to the back End Tent Support using two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. H Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 13

14 STEP 16 Tent Beam & Secure Post: Fasten the Tent Beam (G) to the top of the Tent Posts using four #10 x 3" Screws. With a level, make sure the two Tent Posts are plumb. Tighten the Hex Bolts from the previous step. With a 1/8" diameter drill make a pilot hole through one End Tent Support and into the Tent Post. Fasten using one #10 x 2" Screw. Repeat with the other Tent Post. G STEP 17 Bottom Rope Support: Fasten the Bottom Rope Support (I) to the Sandbox Sides using four 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws and four 1/4" Flat Washers. I STEP 18 Rock Uprights and Ground Stake: Loosely fasten the Access Ladder Brackets to the inside of the Rock Climber Uprights (D) using one 5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly each, as shown. Fasten each Access Bracket to the gym using one 5/16 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Make sure that the Rock Climber Uprights are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the gym. The lower corners of the Uprights should be set into the play surface. Drive one Ground Stake (V) into the ground along side a Rock Climber Upright, as shown. The upper corner of the Stake should be behind the top edge of the Upright to avoid interfering with the Bottom Board in the next step. Secure the stake with two #8 x 2-1/2" Wood Screws through the pre-drilled hole. 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. V D Page 14 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

15 STEP 19 Rock Boards: Locate the Bottom Board (AH) and five Rock Boards (AP). Align the top of a Rock Board with the top of the Rock 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. AP 3-1/4" Typical AH STEP 20 Rocks: 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. W STEP 21 Sales Posts: Fasten the two Sales Posts (P) to the Right Tent Support using two 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown. P Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 15

16 STEP 22 Sales Supports: Fasten the Sales Supports (Q) to the Sales Posts using two 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws and two 1/4" Flat Washers each. Q STEP 23 Sales Slats: Fasten six Wall Slats (AD) to the Sales Posts and Sales Supports using four #10 x 1-1/2" Screws each as shown. The top of the Wall Slats should be flush with the top of the top Sales Support. Leave minimal space between the Wall Slats. AD STEP 24 Counter Top: Fasten the Counter Top (O) to the top Sales Support using four #10 x 1-1/2" Screws each as shown. O Page 16 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

17 STEP 25 Window Slats: Array two Long Wall Slats (AG), four Window Slats (AR), and one Narrow Window Slat (AK) as shown. The Slats should be evenly spaced between the Right Corner Posts. Fasten them using #10 x 1-1/2" Screws through the holes in each slat. Note: make sure that slats are positioned so that holes in each slat land squarely over supports. The bottom edge of the Long Wall Slats may not align with the others. AG Approx. 1/8" Typical AK AR STEP 26 Transom & Mullion: Fasten the Mullion (J) to the top and bottom Window Supports using two #10 x 1-1/2" Screw. Use the small pilot holes in the Window Supports as guides. Fasten the center hole of the Transom (U) to the center hole of the Mullion with one #10 x -1/2" Screw. Make sure that the Transom is level and fasten it to the Long Wall Slats using two # 10 x 1-1/2" Screws. U J STEP 27 Entrance Slats & Hand Grips: Fasten each Entrance Wall Slat (AI) to the back Wall Support and Back Platform Support using four #10 x 1-1/2" Screws each. Make sure that the Slat does not overlap the large holes in the Back Platform Support. It is important that the gap between each Entrance Wall Slat and the adjacent Corner Post is no more 3-1/4". Fasten one Hand Grip (Z) to each Entrance Wall Slat using two 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt assemblies. AI Z Gap no more than 3-1/4" Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 17

18 Top Ladder or Swing Beam Your gym comes with either a Swing Beam or Top Ladder. Both come with instructions for assembly and mounting. The instructions on this page show the unique steps for mounting them to this gym. AB STEP 28 Swing Mounts: The Swing Mounts (AB) for this gym fasten in a way very similar to the method shown in the instructions included with the Swing Beam or Top Ladder that comes with this gym. Follow those instructions for drilling 5/16" holes in the Wall Supports. 1-1/2" 1-1/2" Fasten the Swing Mounts in the appropriate positions using two 1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies each. Mount the Swing Beam or Top Ladder as shown in the instructions provided. Swing Beam C L STEP 29 Wall Slats: Swing Beam: Fasten two Wall Slats (AD) and two Long Wall Slats (AG) to the left Side Wall Supports in the pattern show below left. Evenly space the Slats and use one #10 x 1-1/2" Screw for each hole. The gap between Slats will typically be 3". Top Ladder: Fasten two Wall Slats (AD) and two Long Wall Slats (AG) to the left Side Wall Supports in the pattern show below right. Evenly space the Slats and use one #10 x 1-1/2" Screw for each hole. The gap between Slats will typically be 3". The opening between the Top Ladder Rails should be closed off using two Wall Slats, unless the Top Ladder is to be used as Monkey Bars. If this space is left open, the swings should be removed to prevent a conflict of play. Top Ladder 8-1/4" C L 8-1/4" AB AG AG 3" Typical Gap 3" Typical Gap AD AD Swing Beam Top Ladder Page 18 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.

19 STEP 30 Lemonade Sign: Fasten the Lemonade Sign (T) to the Sales Posts using four #10 x 1-1/2" Screws. The bottom of the Lemonade Sign should typically be 24" above the top of the Counter Top. The sign can be mounted at a different height to fit the height of the children for whom the gym is intended. T 24" (or as required by height of children) STEP 31 Cargo Net: Fasten the Cargo Net (X) to the Back Platform Support by passing the end of each rope through a hole and tying a figure-eight knot. At least 3" of rope should extend beyond the knot. Fasten the bottom of the Cargo Net to the Bottom Rope Support by passing the end of each rope through a hole and tying a figure-eight knot. At least 2" of rope should extend beyond the knot. It is important that the Cargo Net is as taut as possible and that the space between any wooden support and a horizontal rope is not more than 3-1/2" or less than 9". This will ensure that children cannot slide their bodies through an opening that their head will not fit. The Cargo Net should be examined weekly for wear and to make sure the knots are secure Less than 3" X Figure 8 Knot STEP 32 Tent: Drape the Tent (Y) across the top of the gym, over the Tent Beam. Secure the Tent to the end of the Right Tent Support using four #10x 3/4" Round Head Screws* through the grommets in the hem of the Tent. If the heads of the Screws are smaller than the grommet openings, use 1/4" Flat Washers under the heads of the Screws. Stretch the Tent smoothly and evenly across the Tent Beam. Secure the other End of the Tent to the Left Tent Support in the same manner. Y * Flat headed screws may be provided in place of the round head screws. Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A. Page 19

20 STEP 33 Slide: Center the Slide (AA) in the space next to the Rock Climber as shown. Pull it tight to the platform until it stops against the edge of the Platform. Check that the Slide extends 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" diameter holes through the platform and secure the Slide using two 1/4" x 1" Truss Head Bolts from the top and 1/4" Weld Nuts from below. Note: Depending on the Slide, you may find that the holes you drill encounter a framing member. If so, stop drilling after piercing the Platform Board. Loosen the Platform Board and insert the Weld Nuts from the underside. A 1" spade drill bit can be used to clear a space for the base of the Weld Nut in the Framing Member. Re-attach the Platform Board and continue attaching the Slide. STEP 34 Ground Stakes: Hammer two Ground Stakes (V) next to the Sandbox Front and Sandbox Side as shown. The top of the Ground Stake should be 1/8" below the top of the Sandbox components. Secure each stake with two #10 x 2" Screws through the pre-drilled holes. Use a level to make sure the Sales Posts are plumb. Hammer two Ground Stakes (V) next to the back of the Sales Posts as shown. Secure each stake with two #8 x 2-1/2" 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 35 Hang Swings: Hang the Swing, Back-to-Back Glider, and Ring Trapeze as shown in the cover illustrations. Follow the special assembly instructions included for the Back-to-Back Glider. U.S. safety standards require a minimum clearance of 8" from the bottom of each Swing Accessory to the ground. U.K. (& E.U.) safety standards require a minimum clearance of 350mm (13-3/4") between the bottom of each Swing Accessory and the ground. The height of each Swing Accessory is adjusted by using a different link in the chain. Be sure to hang the Swings Accessories with ground clearances greater than or equal to the safety standard for your region. 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. Page 20 Copyright 2009, Creative Playthings. Printed in U.S.A.