2071 - NOTICE - This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use. STOP! PARADA! Call Us First! DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. For immediate help with assembly or product information call our toll-free number: 1-866-890-2211 April through October M - F 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST November through March M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST or email: customerservice@backyardplay.com Our staff is ready to provide assistance. ANTES DE DEVOLVERLO, LLÁMENOS! Si desea más información sobre el montaje, llámenos sin coste adicional alguno al siguiente teléfono: +1-866-890-2211 Abril por octubre M - F 8:00 ESTA a 7:00 P.M. EST el sábado 8:30 ESTA a 4:30 P.M. EST noviembre por marzo M - F 8:00 ESTA a 5:00 P.M. EST o correo electrónico: customerservice@backyardplay.com Nuestro personal le proporcionará toda la ayuda que necesite.
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2071 01/09/2009 Customer Service 1-866-890-2211 1000 Ternes Monroe, MI 48162 Tools Required 7/16" Socket Ratchet Socket Extension Hammer 5 lb. Sledge 9/16 Combination Wrench Backyard Play Systems Playset Model 4030 Recommended for Ages 3 to 11 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN - First... Check with your homeowner s association before assembling. Read instructions thoroughly before you begin. If you have purchased accessories to accompany this play set, please read all installation instructions before beginning assembly of this structure. Check All Parts If a part is missing, circle the part in question and call. Important In a drawing, a dotted line represents a part hidden from view (like a part under a panel). Adult Assistance required Assistance is necessary to handle, fit, and secure some components. Squareness is very Important! Start with a level surface and keep 90 corners and 90 perpendiculars throughout the assembly to ensure all components fit together. Safety! Check for protruding screws and bolts, verify all screw and bolt lengths during assembly. Always wear OSHA-APPROVED safety glasses throughout assembly process. #2 Square Drive Bit (included) Phillips Bit Combo Drive Bit Cordless Drill w/charger 1/8 Drill Bit 1/4 Drill Bit Tape Measure Level C - Clamps 8' Step Ladder - NOTICE - This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use. Your premium playset is manufactured from wood which has many natural characteristics and blemishes that may be present in some of the pieces in your playset. These natural characteristics may include knots or minor cracks/splits. All individual parts have been cut to provide a smooth and safe surface. All parts have been inspected to assure we pack only the safest, most durable wood product. Any minor blemishes in your playset will not affect the strength, durability, or structural integrity of the finished product. Our limited warranty does not cover the imperfections not resulting in structural failure.
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ASSEMBLY SAFETY and HELPFUL HINTS STOP!!! Check all parts and hardware before beginning. If any parts are missing or damaged please circle and call the phone number listed. DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE OR RETURN YOUR PLAYSET! KEEP THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR FUTURE CARE AND MAINTENANCE REFERENCE. To aid in making your playset assembly easier, here is a listing of some helpful hints. Wear safety glasses during drilling, assembly of your playset. Children should not be allowed in the playset assembly and build area. Note the hole orientation on parts to avoid having to take parts apart later. Some steps require the assistance of two people to ensure proper assembly, safety during assembly, as well as preventing any damage to the playset. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* All hex bolts and lag screws require a lock washer or lock nut. To properly install lock nuts, two to three threads must protrude past the lock nut and be exposed once tightened. Acorn nuts provide protection in case screw threads protrude past a surface. Extra acorn nuts are provided for this reason. Please be certain to use these acorn nuts in the event this condition arises. If a bolt does not engage in a T-Nut, it may be necessary to first install without the washers and grab the T-Nut. Then back-out the bolt and install with specified washers. Due to wood characteristics and the manufacturing process hex bolts may protrude past a surface. If this condition occurs add additional supplied washers to eliminate bolt protrusion. To aid in proper assembly pound T-nuts into their respective hole prior to assembly Pound in T-nuts while the part is on the ground to ensure proper seating. Use a soft material under parts when pounding in T-nuts to ensure no scratching or de-facing of parts. Make sure all fasteners used are as specified. Using a fastener not specified in a particular application may result in too much thread exposure or not enough thread engagement. 3
SAFETY WARNINGS Please read carefully. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. This playset is recommended for children (3) through (11) years of age. Adult supervision is required for children of all ages. Dress children appropriately. Avoid loose fitting clothes, coats, scarves, drawstrings and other articles of clothing that may get caught in the swing set. Instruct children to use equipment sensibly. Children should not twist rope or chains. Children should avoid swinging empty seats. Children should sit in the center of the seat, with their full weight on the seat. Never allow children to stand or kneel on a swing. Only one child per swing at a time. Children should not get off moving equipment. Children should not walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items. Children should not walk or run up slide. Children should not pick up ramps or slides as this may cause breakage. Our equipment should not be installed or erected on any hard surface such as asphalt, concrete or packed earth. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. Place the equipment on level ground not less than six (6) feet from any obstructions. Do not use the equipment until fully erected, bolts tightened, and structure is anchored to the ground. Children should not play on the playset when it is wet. Slippery surfaces may cause a hazard. Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends and cannot be looped back on itself. Do not loop chains or ropes over their top supports so as not to reduce the strength of these ropes and chains. Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard. Instruct children to not use this playset or any part of it for any other purpose than its intended use. For safety do not cut ends of ropes as this may cause an unraveling condition. Instead, tie knots in end of remaining rope keeping ends intact and sealed. NOTICE: This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use. These statements are in accordance with the Consumer Safety Standards Guide. 4
MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance is required to ensure safe enjoyment of your playset and accessories. Activity on your playset and optional accessories may loosen fasteners. Check all lock nuts, hex and lag bolts, quick clips, retainer rings, acorn nuts, wood screws and swing hangers for tightness and tighten as required. T-nuts should be inspected for full and proper seating into the wood. Check and tighten all fasteners twice monthly during the usage season. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning and end of each season. Checking and surface cracking are characteristics of all wooden playsets. This is caused by seasonal varying temperatures and moisture conditions. To minimize this checking and/or cracking you may coat your playset with a sealant or preservative. The color of your playset is from a process called MicroShade and involves adding colorant into the wood as it is pressure treated. It means colorant is throughout the wood which helps minimize any surface marking being visible. The appearance of your playset with MicroShade will last about two years with no stain or water sealant application. You may wish to apply a water sealant which will benefit the wood and help minimize splitting and checking. If the stakes that anchor the set down become loose, detach them, drive them into the ground in a different area and screw them to the set again. All hardware is plated to prevent premature rusting. Although they are plated, some may eventually experience surface rust. This will not affect their strength. Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period. To eliminate squeaks, spray with WD-40 or other household lubricant. Check swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration. Check rope on all accessories for extensive wear. To help prevent pre-mature deterioration of rope and accessories, detach and store during the off season. Instruct your children not to twist ropes or chains, since this may reduce the strength of the rope or chain. Tents, Sandbox Cover, Trapeze, Tire, Swings and Slides should be removed and stored indoors once temperature turns 10 F. or lower. Extended exposure to these temperatures can shorten the life of your swing sets components. When you are ready to dispose of your playset, make sure that all metal, plastic and wood components are disposed of in accordance with local waste ordinances. 5
PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS X3.CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS 9. X3.1 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100,000 playground equipment related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, woodchips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment. X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. TABLE X3.1 Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would Not Be Expected Type of Material Double Shredded Bark Mulch Wood Chips Fine Sand Fine Gravel 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth 6 10 11 6 7 12 5 5 9 6 7 10 However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used. X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 ft in all directions from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure. X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment the availability of the material in your area, and its cost. 9 This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications Playground Surfacing Technical Information Guide and Handbook for Public Playground Safety. Copies of these reports can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline :1-800-638-2772 6
PLAYSET ORIENTATION *Hint - Throughout this manual references made to the Left Side, the Right Side and the Front of the playset serve as a consistent reminder to help with assembly: LEFT SIDE FRONT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 7
T-1 2 x 4 x 47-7/8 x1 PARTS LIST 2 x 4 x 51 2 x 4 x 69-1/2 T-2 T-4 x2 T-3 2 x 4 x 96 1 x 4 x 56-1/2 2 x 4 x 62 x2 x2 WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Nominal Board Size Actual Size 1 x 4...3/4 x 3-3/8 1 x 6... 3/4 x 5-3/8 5/4 x 4...1 x 3-1/2 5/4 x 6...1 x 5-1/2 2 x 4...1-3/8 x 3-3/8 2 x 6...1-3/8 x 5-3/8 4 x 4...3-1/4 x 3-1/4 2 x 4 x 15-3/8 W O O D P A R T S P-4 E B x4 5/8 x 3-1/4 x 34-1/8 2 x 4 x 68 2 x 4 x 15 P-5 x16 P-7 P-6 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 80-1/2 x4 2 x 6 x 75-1/2 x4 2 x 4 x 51 5/4 x 6 x 47-3/4 D OI x1 x1 P-8 S 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 44-1/8 5/4 x 6 x 67-1/2 5/4 x 5-1/4 x 47-3/4 5/4 x 6 x 41 x6 x1 x4 x1 J x2 2 x 6 x 84 P-2 x8 P-3 x1 L x4 2 x 4 x 43-1/2 5/4 x 6 x 47-3/4 I x2 K-1 x2 P-1 x11 2-3/4 x5-3/8 x 96 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 96 X-1 x1 F x2 5/4 x 6 x 68-1/4 2 x 4 x 18 2 x 4 x 19 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 16 R x1 G-2 x4 LR x5 P x6 8
Swing Beam Flat Plate Swing Beam Bent Plate -R Swing Beam Bent Plate -L H A R D W A R E SB Swing Hanger x2 SB-1 Plastic Hole-Plug Angled x1 SB-2 Spring Clip x1 U x6 x6 W x6 Trapeze Bar Sling Swing Plaque Climbing Rocks A C C E S S O R I E S Rope x1 Tent Tarp x2 x4 Slide x1 Safety Handle x13 x3 x1 x1 x3 9
A C T U A L S I Z E S H O W N 3/8 LAG BOLT WOODSCREWS x4 3-1/2 x11 3 x25 2 x2 x72 x45 x149 x42 1-1/4 1-5/8 2-1/2 3 4 1/4 SAFETY HANDLE HDW. #2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT 2-1/2 PAN HEAD SCREW 2-1/2 x3 TRUSS HEAD SCREW x1 3/4 x8 1-1/2 1/4 ROCK WALL Hex Bolt 1-1/2 x26 Lag Screw Lock Washer T - Nut x6 Flat Washer Flat Washer 1/4 x 1 FENDER WASHER 3/16 x 1 FENDER WASHER 3/8 FLAT WASHER x118 3/8 LOCK WASHER 3/8 T - NUT x44 x83 3/8 LOCK NUT 3/8 x11 3/8 ACORN NUT x3 1 1 10 x8 3/8 x8
A C T U A L S I Z E S H O W N 4 x19 x4 5 x16 5-1/2 7 3/8 x1 x1 10 3/8 3/8 x4 3-1/2 x2 3 x2 2-1/2 3/8 3/8 HEX HEAD BOLTS 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 11
SET-UP BACK SIDE ORIENTATION 6 SLIDE 29 SWING LEFT SIDE 6 6 RIGHT SIDE 6 ROCK WALL 27 IF BASE KIT 32 WITH ADDED MONKEY BAR OPTION FRONT SIDE FORT PARTS LAYOUT *IMPORTANT! Lay Out Corner Posts as shown D LEFT SIDE P-3 P-2 (x8) L Orient the 2-holes of P3 UP if you have the Tire Swing Option D Orient the 2-holes of P3 DOWN if you don t have the Tire Swing Option B P-3 FRONT SIDE L B RIGHT SIDE 12
FORT CORNER POSTS / FLOOR MURO SUPPORTS POSTERIOR LEFT SIDE D x2 BAG 1 Lock Washer B D x2 B T-Nut 3/8 x 5-1/2 Hex Bolts RIGHT SIDE FORT LEFT SIDE Align two left-side and two right-side corner post assemblies as shown. BAG 1 T-Nut x12 CORNER POSTS / FLOOR Decking Screws Pattern L x4 P-2 P-3 x52 Four 2-1/2 wood screws in each board RIGHT SIDE 1/8 Gap at both sides 48 Outside of Post to Outside of Post 13
FORT SIDE WALLS x2 4 Flush P-5 (x2) P-4 35-1/4 1-1/4 Wood Screws x8 2 2 P-4 35-1/4 BAG 1 CENTER IMPORTANT! If you have the Tower & Bridge option, refer to the Tower & Bridge manual for instructions to build SIDE WALLS. FORT SIDE WALLS x2 Use P-5 as a 3-1/4 spacer. Flush TOP BAG 1 P-5 x4 1-1/4 Wood Screws x16 14
Flush FORT LEFT SIDE SIDE WALLS P-5 x4 P-5 1-1/4 Wood Screws Flush BAG 1 1-1/4 Wood Screws x 16 Flush RIGHT SIDE Use two (2) 3 Wood Screws. FORT UPPER ARMS LEFT SIDE J 4 Hex Bolt I 4 Hex Bolt Lock Washer RIGHT SIDE Lock Washer 3-1/2 Lag Bolt x2 Lock Washer BAG 1 15
FORT INSTALL LEGS * Note - For Safety two people are required to carefully roll fort over. E LEFT SIDE 5 Hex Bolt Plastic Angled Plug 5-1/2 Hex Bolt Plastic Angled Plug 5 Hex Bolt 5-1/2 Hex Bolt with Lock washer and T-Nut T-Nut BAG 1 E Plastic Angled Plug RIGHT SIDE FORT INSTALL LEGS BAG 1 LEFT SIDE Temporarily secure two Right Side Legs (E) with 5-1/2 Hex Bolts; Tap Bolts down lightly until Bolts bottom out. Do not install T-Nuts at this time. E Plastic Angled Plug Lock Washer RIGHT SIDE 5 Hex Bolt Tighten Securely 16
FORT BOTTOM SUPPORTS LEFT SIDE I Hex Bolt TOP VIEW T-Nut T-Nut 3-1/2 Lag Bolt Lag Bolt T-Nut 3-1/2 Lag Bolt J Lock Washer 4 Hex Bolt T-Nut BAG 1 RIGHT SIDE FORT LEFT SIDE Deck / Tire SUPPORT BAG 1 OI Install 1-5/8 Wood Screws (x 26) Two in each deck board RIGHT SIDE 17
FORT INSTALL LEGS * Note - For Safety two people are required to carefully roll fort over. Remove and re-insert each 5-1/2 Hex Bolt (one at a time) through the holes from the opposite direction - this time using a Lock Washer, and T-Nut Install And Tighten Into T-Nuts At This Time. BAG 1 RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE 2nd position Lock Washer T-Nut 1st position After tightening all bolts Gently return Playset to it s upright position. Move partially assembled Playset into it s permanent location at this time, making sure ground has been leveled and prepared. 18
FORT STEP LADDER Angled End 2-1/2 Wood Screws (x 20) P-7 BAG 2 P-6 P-8 Back side of ladder Back Front FORT STEP LADDER B Position assembled Step Ladder under Deck End Board (L) and against Inner Foor Support (B). RIGHT SIDE L Temporarily attach Ladder with one 3 Wood Screw as shown. Right edge of Ladder should be flush and parallel with the adjacent Leg (E) and flush with end of B. 3 Wood Screw E BAG 2 J BACK SIDE Mark and drill 9/16 through part J. 19
FORT STEP LADDER 1-5/8 Screws (x3) S S 3 Wood Screws x8 BAG 2 Position Ladder Top Block (S) beneath Deck End Board (L). Attach with three 1-5/8 Wood Screws as shown. When installed, front edge of Ladder Top Block (S) should be flush with top of Step Ladder. T-Nut Flat Washer Lock Washer 4 Hex Bolt FORT TENT SIDE RAILS LEFT SIDE Lock Washer Flat Washer 4 Hex Bolt T-3 T-3 4 Hex Bolt Flat Washer Lock Washer RIGHT SIDE BAG 2 20
FORT TENT VERTICAL SUPPORTS LEFT SIDE T-4 T-3 If installing Monkey Bar option Proceed to Monkey Bar Instructions. *Note: Align T-4 Centered with Pre-Drilled holes in Tent Side Rail (PA-3) T-3 *Note: Bottom end of T-4 rests on Deck Floor 2-1/2 Wood Screws (x4) BAG 2 RIGHT SIDE 1-5/8 Wood Screws (x8) FORT TENT END RAILS - TOP SUPPORT LEFT SIDE T-1 3 Wood Screws (x12) T-2 BAG 2 T-2 RIGHT SIDE 21
SWING BEAM SWING HANGERS 3 Lag Screw (x24) Lock Washer (x24) (x24) U x6 SWING HANGER BAG BAG 3 U X-1 SWING BEAM ANGLE BRACKETS 3-1/2 Hex Bolt 3-1/2 Hex Bolt SB-1 SB-2 SB BAG 3 Lock Nut Lock Nut 22
SWING BEAM INSTALL LEGS Temporary Support Recommended F F SWING BEAM INSTALL LEGS --- DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN LOCK NUT AT THIS TIME --- (See Fig. 1 below). Acorn Nut Lock Nut Plastic Angled Plug Plastic Angled Plug 7 Hex Bolt BAG 3 23
SWING BEAM INSTALL LEGS Lift up A-Frame Legs and Swing Beam to form a 90 degree angle. Try not to let the A-Frame Legs spread apart too far. You may want to snug-up the lock nut at this time, but do not fully tighten yet. (Continued...) Fig. 1 SWING BEAM INSTALL LEGS Parallel --- TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS SECURELY --- 2 Lag Screw 1/8 Pre-Drill Lock Washer BAG 3 Lock Washer Pre-Drill 2 Lag Screw 24
SWING BEAM SUPPORT INSTALL POSITION K-1 SWING BEAM SUPPORT INSTALL TO BEAM 10 Hex Bolt Acorn Nut T- Nut Lock Nut 4 Hex Bolt 4 Hex Bolt Lock Nut BAG 3 25
SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY INSTALL * USE CARE WHEN INSTALLING SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE * TWO PEOPLE AND A STEP LADDER ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THIS STEP SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY INSTALL - STEP 1 Flush *Hint Clamp part K-1 in place while marking holes RIGHT SIDE 26
SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY INSTALL - STEP 2 Drill 9/16" holes through at marked locations T-3 Confirm Holes are in line B RIGHT SIDE SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY INSTALL - STEP 3 T - Nut Add extra s if bolt threads protrude past T-Nuts. Flat Washer BAG 3 3" Hex Bolt Lock Washer 2-1/2" Hex Bolt B K-1 Flat Washer Lock Nut Flat Washer 27
A-FRAME CROSS BRACE INSTALL BAG 3 Add extra s if bolt threads protrude past T-Nuts. T-Nut R Lock Washer 4 Hex Bolt ROCK WALL P-1 (x 11) 9 10 11 41 centered 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ROCK BAG Place and align parts P1 parallel on ground. *Hint: Number the order of each part (PA-6) for correct re-orientation, top to bottom. Mark parts on back side or use masking tape. Lay Out the Climbing Rocks (x13) in an attractive and practical fashion. DO NOT position Rocks outside the 41 dimension. Mark position of each Rock in final decided position. 28
ROCK WALL LAY OUT PARTS - ROCK LOCATIONS After marking Rock positions, remove Rocks and drill 1/4 holes through Rock Wall Deck Boards using the marked hole locations. ROCK WALL INSTALL T-NUTS Turn all eleven P1 panels over (lay on a soft but firm surface). Pound in 1/4 T-Nuts (Included in Climbing Rock Bag) at each hole location 1/4 T-Nut x26 ROCK BAG 29
ROCK WALL LAY OUT PARTS - ROCK LOCATIONS ROCK BAG 1/4 x 1-1/2 Hex Head Bolts 1/4 Lock Washers 1/4 s Return panels to face up position. Align Climbing Rocks back into position over their holes. P-1 T-Nuts ROCK WALL INSTALL 2-1/2 Screws (x 44) Flush Flush BAG 4 30
ROPE LADDER ASSEMBLE & INSTALL I 21-1/2 Step 1 Feed Ropes up through holes in Upper Rope Arm ( I ) and tie a double knot. Step 2 Slide one Ladder Rung ( LR ) up the Ropes and tie a single knot in each rope. Repeat this step four more times with remaining Ladder Rungs. Approximately 13-1/2 between each Ladder Rung (LR) LR x5 I Feed Ropes through front of Rope Ladder Bottom Support ( I ). Tie a double knot on the back side. For Safety, keep tying double knots until there is no remaining loose rope. Do not cut ends of rope. 31
CLIMBING ROPE INSTALL I OPTIONAL: Tie several single knots in locations to allow logical hand-grab points I Step 1 Feed top of Climbing Rope through front of Upper Rope Arm ( I ) and tie a double knot on the back side (Fig. 1). Step 2 Feed lower end of Climbing Rope through hole in Bottom Rock Wall Panel ( N ) and tie a double knot on the back side (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 For Safety, insure that the rope is tight enough so that it can not be looped back on itself. Keep tying double knots at the bottom end of rope until there is no remaining loose rope. Do not cut ends of rope. 32
TENT TARP INSTALL T-2 End Rail Secure Tent Tarp at Eight Areas as shown, equal distance apart on inside of each Tent Frame End Rail (T-2). Install screws through hem for strength. 3/4 Truss Head Screw (x8) 1/4 x 1 Fender Washer (x8) T-2 BAG 2 33
SWINGS INSTALL SWING HANGER BAG Clip a Spring Clip at the end of each Swing and Trapeze chain. Then, using the Spring Clips, attach the Swings and Trapeze to the swing brackets on the swing beam, as shown below. PLAQUE BAG x6 Attach Playset Plaque using One 1 Philips Head Screw (provided) at each corner of Plaque. Trapeze 53 Adjust chains at Top Swing Swing 8 Minimum when occupied. Adjust chains at Top 34
STAKES Stakes Flush with TOP of H BAG 4 STAKE STAKE STAKE P x2 J 2-1/2 Wood Screws (x4) STAKE STAKE STAKE Stakes Flush with SIDES of F Pound in Stakes (P) at 45 degree angle. Make sure all base pieces, uprights and slide are resting flat on the ground. F It may be necessary to loosen the soil beneath Playset to make everything level. 2-1/2 Wood Screws (x4) P x2 Stakes Flush with TOP of I. P x2 I 2-1/2 Wood Screws (x4) 35
SLIDE SLIDE MOUNT INSTALL 1-5/8 Wood Screw (x2) L 1-3/4 P-8 P-8 Flush Position Slide Mount beneath Deck End Board. Attach with two 1-5/8 Wood Screws as shown. Part P-8 is Flush with B (Fort Floor Support) B 4 14 BAG 4 36
SLIDE MEASURE Flush O L P-8 3-3/4 Slide SLIDE DRILL Drill 1/8 holes at both dimples through Slide and L into P-8 (1 inch deep) L Slide 37
SLIDE MOUNTING SCREWS 2-1/2 Pan Head Wood Screw ( x2) 1/4 x 1 Fender Washer ( x2) L BAG 4 SLIDE SURFACING MATERIAL Apply Surfacing Material at recommended depth, or deeper. 38
SAFETY HANDLES INSTALL Attach Left and Right Safety Handles to the left rail of Step Ladder with two 1/4 x 1-1/2 Lag Bolts through s. Attach third Safety Handle as shown. The height of the handles is to be determined by the customer - depending on the age of the child, etc. Pre-Drill (Do not drill through) 1-1/2 Lag Screw Flat Washer SAFETY HANDLE BAG BACK BOTTOM END RAIL GUSSETS INSTALL 4 Lag Screw Lock Washer 1/8 Pre-Drill 4 Lag Screw 1/8 Pre-Drill Lock Washer 3-1/2 Lag Screw G-2 BAG 4 39
ROPE LADDER BOTTOM SUPPORT GUSSETS INSTALL 4 Lag Screw BAG 4 1/8 Pre-Drill Lock Washer G-2 3-1/2 Lag Screw Lock Washer 40
WARRANTY Backyard Play Systems warrants the following: 1. Every product is warranted from defects in workmanship and manufacturing for a period of one year. 2. All hardware and non-wood components are warranted for three years. Except rope which is warranted for one year. 3. Treated wood is warranted for the lifetime of your product. Backyard Play Systems will replace treated wood which becomes structurally unfit due solely to damage caused by fungal decay or termites. 4. Woodguard TM is warranted for ten years. Backyard Play Systems will repair, replace or pay for the affected part at our discretion. In no event shall Backyard Play Systems pay the cost of labor or installation or any other costs related thereto. Non-residential use of the system is prohibited and will void this warranty as the system is designed for residential use only. Conditions The warranty is effective only when: 1. The unit has been erected in accordance with the assembly instructions. 2. The unit has been regularly and properly maintained and inspected. 3. The failure occurs when the unit is owned by the original purchaser. 4. This warranty is non-transferable 5. Backyard Play Systems has received a copy of your original proof of purchase with any claims in writing. 6. Backyard Play Systems has had reasonable opportunity during the sixty (60) days following the receipt of notification to inspect and verify the failure prior to commencement of any repair work. Wooden components may have imperfections such as checks and knots. These are natural blemishes and imperfections which are inherent to wood. The imperfections not resulting in structural failure are not covered under this warranty. Requirements To validate your warranty it is necessary fill out and mail in the enclosed warranty card. And also to maintain and inspect your playset regularly. Regularly is defined as once per start and end of season. Claim Procedure To make a claim under this warranty, you can either call 1-866-890-2211 or prepare a letter. Please have ready the information below when you call or include the information in writing: 1. The model and size of the product. 2. A list of the part(s) for which the claim is made. 3. Proof of purchase of the Backyard Play Systems item, as shown on the original invoice. 4. Run Code, as listed on the enclosed warranty card. Mail the above information to: Backyard Play Systems Attn: Customer Service 1000 Ternes Dr. Monroe, MI 48162 41
WARRANTY Please feel free to call our Consumer Help Line Toll Free 1-866-890-2211 April through October M - F 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST November through March M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST No warranty is offered on the following: (1) equipment subject to abuse, negligence, improper installation, vandalism, acts of God, unauthorized alteration or attachment to equipment other than our own: or (2) equipment subjected to improper use, service or repair by customer or any third party. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this warranty and the remedies set forth herein are exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If Backyard Play Systems cannot disclaim or exclude implied warranties under applicable law, then to the extent possible any claims under any such implied warranties shall expire on expiration of the applicable warranty period. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may or may not apply to you. Backyard Play Systems does not assume, or authorize any person to assume for us, any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. To the maximum extent of the law, Backyard Play Systems assumes no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages which may arise from the purchase or use of our playset or equipment. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. If any provision of this limited warranty is invalid, void or unenforceable in any instance or respect, the unenforceable provision will be severed and reformed to effect the intent of this limited warranty to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be enforced to the full extent permitted by law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. WARRANTY TERMS MAY VARY OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. This manual is your warranty certificate. Please retain your original proof of purchase and this manual for any warranty claims. 42