The Festival Assembly Instructions

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CONTACT INFORMATION: HomePlace Structures 301 Commerce Drive New Holland, PA 17557 Phone: 866.768.8465 Email: info@homeplacestructures.com Thank you for purchasing this product. CONTACT US FIRST!! If you have damaged or missing parts, please contact us immediately. DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE. When the kit arrives, it should look like this. Inspect the package for any damage that may have occurred during shipping - dented corners, punctured boxes, etc. If the package is damaged, alert HomePlace Structures immediately. PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO STARTING. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT ON A FIRM, LEVEL SURFACE. SAFETY FIRST!!! FOLLOW MANUFACTURER S SAFETY GUIDELINES WHEN USING TOOLS AND LADDERS Revised 09/15/08

Fasteners & Hardware 1 White Pan Head Screws 2-1/4 Flat Head Screws Green Washer Head Screws 1-1/2, 3, & 4 Lags 1-1/2 & 5 Bolts Swing Clips Washers Regular Nuts & Acorn Nuts Tools Needed Square Hammer Level Cordless drill Flat head screw driver 12' or larger measuring tape 1/4, 5/16, 1/2 & 3/4 drill bit Socket & wrench set Sharp utility knife 8' ladder

Parts List Amount Part Measurement 4 4x4 81-3/4" 2 4x4 70" 2 4x4 90" 4 4x4 52" 6 4x4 caps 2 2x6 68" 2 2x6 78-1/2" 2 2x6 90" 7 2x6 30" 8 2x6 insert caps 2 2x4 90" 2 2x4 45" 7 2x4 56" 2 2x4 71" 5 2x4 68" 2 2x4 34" 2 2x4 86" 2 2x4 90" 4 2x4 88" 4 2x4 14-1/2" 9 1x6 decking 71-3/4" 2 1x6 decking 59-3/4" 24 2x4 caps 18 1x3 railing newel 24 1 hand rail 1 ships wheel 1 binoculars 1 rocks & rope 1 daisy disc wheel 1 trapeze 2 belt swings 1 10' heavy duty wave slide

Front Step Section Parts List for steps 3-24 A B C D E F G A - (1) 2x4 68 long B - (7) 2x6 30 long C - (1) 4x4 81-3/4 long D - (1) 4x4 70 long E - (1) 4x4 81-3/4 long F - (2) 2x4 14-1/2 long G - (1) 2x6 90 long

Back Climbing Section Parts List G for steps 26-44 F E B C D A A - (1) 2x4 68 long B - (1) 4x4 81-3/4 long C - (1) 4x4 70 long D - (1) 4x4 81-3/4 long E - (2) 2x4 14-1/2 long F - (1) 2x6 90 long G - 28-5/8 rock wall boards

Platform Parts List for steps 46-63 A C B A - (4) 4x4 52 long B - (2) 2x6 68 long C - (2) 2x6 78-1/2 long E D D - (2) 2x4 34 long E - (2) 2x4 68 long

Assembly Tips Tip #1: It is imperative to pre-drill holes for all bolts and lags. Holes pre-drilled for 3 and 4 lags should be 5/16 (1/16 smaller than the thickness of the lag). Holes pre-drilled for bolts should be 1/8 larger than the thickness of the bolt. Tip #2: Screws can be attached without pre-drilling holes. Tip #3: Use a square to make sure corners are 90 degrees. Tip #4: Use glue included in package to install end caps throughout assembly. Put coating of glue on PVC cap and hold in place for 10 seconds.

Remove Packaging Lid Step 1: Set package as close to assembly site as possible. Step 2: Remove lid of package using appropriate tools. Assemble Front Step Section 68 30 81-3/4 70 90 81-3/4 14.5 Step 3: Locate parts for front step section and lay out as shown. Step 4: Locate screws for step assembly. Step 5: Slide steps over spacer blocks. page 05

Step 6: Insert spacer blocks into steps on opposite side. Step 7: Fasten bottom of steps to spacer blocks using screws from step 4. Step 8: Lay step section flat on ground as shown. Step 9: Make a mark 64 from bottom edge of 4 x4. Step 10: Use a square to extend mark across 4 x4. Step 11: Repeat steps 9 & 10 on opposite 4 x4. Step 12: Align bottom of cross 2 x4 with marks. Step 13: Pre-drill a 5/16 hole, making sure to keep bottom of cross 2 x4 aligned with marks. Step 14: Attach cross beam to 4 x4 using 4 lags. Step 15: Fasten cross beam to each 4 x4 repeating previous steps. page 06

Step 16: Flip section over. Step 17: Lay bottom 2 x6 cross beam across section and center (make sure there is equal over hang on both sides of section). Step 18: After cross beam is centered, create a 1-1/2 overhang. Step 19: Pre-drill 5/16 holes as shown. Step 20: Attach cross beam to 4 x4 using one 3 lag per 4 x4. Step 21: Make sure corners of section are square. Step 22: Put in one additional 4 lag per 4 x4 following the pattern shown above. Step 23: Attach cross beam to braces using 4 lags. Note: Keep brace up 3 from bottom edge of 2 x6 cross beam. page 07

Step 24: Fasten brace into 4 x4 using 4 lags and repeat and fasten brace on opposite end. Step 25: Front step section is complete. Assemble Back Climbing Section 28-5/8 90 14-1/2 81-3/4 70 81-3/4 68 Step 26: Locate parts for back climbing section and lay out as shown. Step 27: Make a mark on each 4 x4 64-1/2 from edge and align bottom of cross 2 x4 with marks. Step 28: Align edge of 2 x4 flush with edge of 4 x4 and attach using one 3 lag. Repeat on opposite end of 4 x4. Step 29: Space middle 4 x4 22 from edge of end 4 x4 and attach using one 4 lag. page 08

Step 30: Flip section over. Step 31: Place bottom cross 2 x6 on 4 x4 s and space edge of 4 x4 11 from edge of 2 x6. Step 32: Attach 2 x6 to 4 x4 using one 3 lag. Note: Edge of 2 x6 should overhang 1-1/2 past bottom edge of 4 x4. Step 33: Repeat steps 31 & 32 on opposite 4 x4. Step 34: Space middle 4 x4 22 from end 4 x4 and attach using one 3 lag. Space 35: Make sure corners are at 90 degrees and repeat step 22. Step 36: Install braces repeating steps 23 and 24. Step 37: Framing for back climbing section is complete. page 09

Side holes are 5/16, are drilled into sides of 4 x4, and are spaced 10 apart starting at bottom and working towards top. Top & bottom cargo net holes are 3/4 and are spaced 7, 17, & 27 from edge. Same as opposite side Same as opposite side 10 20 30 40 50 5/16 holes 27 17 7 1/2 holes Step 38: Drill 5/16 holes in side 4 x4 s and 3/4 holes in top and bottom 2 x6 s as shown above. page 10

Step 39: Rest groove on decking against top of bottom 2 x6. Center decking piece on opening. Step 40: Fasten back of decking to 4 x4 using stainless steel screws. Step 41: Fasten front part of decking through tongue into 4 x4. Step 42: Continue installing decking up to top of opening. Step 43: The last decking piece is ripped to fit. Step 44: Install flat top decking piece as shown. Step 45: Front and back support sections are complete. page 11

Assemble Platform Step 46: Locate pieces for platform and lay out. Step 47: Lay two 4 x4 posts flat on the ground and place inner 2 x6 frame on top. Step 48: Align edges of 2 x6 with edges of posts and attach with one 4 lag. Step 49: Make sure opening is square. 52 68 78.5 Step 50: Run one additional lag into each 4 x4. Step 51: Flip section back as shown. Step 52: Repeat steps 47-51 for opposite section. page 12

9 Step 53: Overhang side 2 x6 frame 9 past edge of 2 x6 and attach using two 4 lags. Step 54: Continue installing 2 x6 frame repeating previous step. Step 55: Install end caps where needed. 86 34 Step 56: Locate two sets of 2 x4 s that total 10 in length each. Step 57: Remove the wood inside the sleeves and lay out as shown. Step 58: Reverse the order and insert the wood into the sleeves creating one solid 2 x4. page 13

Step 59: Push sleeves tight together and install end caps. Step 60: Align splice on post and push 2 x4 tight against bottom of post cap. Make sure 2 x4 overhang is equal on both sides. Step 61: Attach 2 x4 to post using 4 lags. Put one lag on each side of splice. Step 62: Repeat on opposite side. Step 63: Install remaining 2 x4 frame boards as shown. page 14

Assemble Platform & Deck Step 64: Lift up platform and slide back support section in place. Align top of angled cut 4 x4 with mark above 2 x6 (mark is 19-3/4 from bottom of 4 x4 ) and attach using 4 lags. Repeat this in opposite side. Step 65: Attach platform 2 x6 to support section using 4 lags. Repeat on opposite side. Step 66: Prop up front of platform and install front support section repeating previous steps. Position platform exactly where desired at this time.

A B C Step 67: A: Mark interior of platform for floor joist hanger placement. The bottom edge of the joist hanger should be 4 from top of 2x6 platform edge. B: Attach joist hangers making sure to keep them spaced 17 on center from outside edge of 4x4. C: Opposite joist hangers should match up precisely. 56 Step 68: Insert joists in joist hangers and attach hangers to joists using 1 screws. 71.75 Step 69: Locate floor decking. Step 70: Set decking on platform. Step 71: Evenly space decking apart and align with edges of platform. Step 72: Attach decking to platform using two 2-1/4 screws per board per floor joist. page 16

Assemble & Install Railing 56 Step 73: The parts for one railing section include two 56 2 x4 s and nine 24 newels. Step 74: Make a mark on top and bottom rails 5-1/2 from end. Step 75: Install end caps on top and bottom rails. Step 76: Align first newel with mark and spaced the thickness of one newel from the top edge of 2 x4. Step 77: Fasten newel to top rail using one 1-3/4 green washer head screw. Step 78: Keep one newel width space between. Step 79: Remember to align properly at top. Step 80: Continue to end of rail and repeat along bottom. Step 81: Railing is now assembled; repeat previous steps for remaining railing section. page 17

Step 82: Set railing on top of deck and center from left to right at opening. Step 83: Set railing section on a 2 x4 laid flat. See step 84... Step 84: Attach railing at four corners using 4 lags. Step 85: Repeat previous steps for remaining railing section. Step 86: Install grip tape on steps. Step 87: Locate two 2 x4 s 45 long and two 2 x4 s 90 long. Step 88: Attach one L-bracket to each 2 x4 using a 1-1/2 lag, making sure to keep the bracket flush with the bottom of the 2 X4. page 18

Assemble Tarp Frame & Install Tarp Step 89: Bracket attachment is complete. Step 90: Space one 45 board 4 from edge of 4 x4 post. Step 91: Attach using 4 lags. Step 92: Drill a hole through hole in bracket and into floor. Step 93: Attach bracket to floor using a 1-3/4 bolt with washers & nuts. Step 94: Center 90 boards on opening, and install repeating steps 91-93. page 19

Step 95: Install the end caps on the 68 tarp cross beam. Pre-drill one hole in each end for a 3 lag. Step 96: Install tarp cross beam as shown. Step 97: Apply end caps to two 71 2 x4 s. Step 98: Pre-drill one 5/16 hole in each end the of 2 x4 s as shown. Step 99: Insert into tarp ends. page 20

Step 100: Set tarp on top of frame, align edges, and attach using 3 lags. Step 101: Lift end of tarp over middle beam and attach to opposite side using 3 lags. Assemble & Install Swing Beams 90 90 Step 102: Locate and lay out the pieces for one swing beam. Step 103: Align swing brackets with pre-drilled holes and attach using 3 lags. Step 104: Set vertical 4x4 post on top of swing beam as shown. Step 105: Put on washer on a long bolt and insert in bracket trim piece. Step 106: Push bolt through bracket holes and through post. HOLES MUST BE PROPERLY ALIGNED.

Step 107: Repeat for each bolt. Step 108: Align bracket trim piece with bolts and install. It works best to start at top or bottom and insert one bolt at a time. Step 109: Install a washer onto each bolt. Step 110: Install a nut onto each bolt. Step 111: Tighten nuts and bolts with tools. Step 112: Set the swing beam on railing. Step 113: Insert swing beam in between 4 x4 s and attach using 4 lags. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR BEAM TO BE LEVEL. Note: This unit was upgraded after the photos for this manual were taken and now includes angled swing beams ends. Your unit will look different than the unit shown in the pictures. page 22

Step 114: This is what the swing beam will look like when installed properly. Step 115: Install swing beam on opposite side of platform. 88 88 90 Step 116: Locate the swing beam stabilizer boards. Step 117: Center straight cut 90 board on vertical 4 x4. Step 118: Attach board to 4 x4 using 4 lags. Step 119: Install angled stabilizer boards as shown, using 3 lags at bottom corners. Step 120: Install eye-bolts in holes.

Step 121: Eye-bolts are complete. Step 122: Loop rope through eye-bolt and knot very tightly. Step 123: Install rope as shown. PULL ROPE VERY TIGHT AND KNOT AT END. CUT OFF EXCESS ROPE WITH A KNIFE. WRAP CUT ENDS IN TAPE AND MELT WITH A LIGHTER TO PREVENT FRAYING. page 24

Step 124: Weave remaining rope as shown, pull VERY TIGHTLY, cut and tape ends and melt. Step 125: Attach rocks to rock wall where desired using thick 1 screws provided. page 25

Step 126: Install climbing rope as shown. Step 127: Install steering wheel where desired using hardware provided. page 26

Step 128: Install binoculars where desired using hardware provided. Step 129: Install hanging accessories as shown using clips. Step 130: Attach slide to platform using 1-1/2 lags in pre-drilled holes on slide. Step 131: There may be some areas where the vinyl coating pulls away from the wood inside. This can be solved by using a 1 white screw to pull the vinyl to the wood. page 27

Stop 132: Install hand railing as shown using 3 lags. Step 133: Drill a 5/8 hole in each corner of the tarp frame. Step 134: Push the flag pole into the hole. Step 135: Fasten frame to pole using a 1-1/2 screw. page 28

Assembly of Optional Play Features Balance Beam 90 12 20 Step 1: Remove the lid of package including the play options. Step 2: Locate all of the parts for the balance beam. Step 3: Put end caps on all parts. Step 4: Align small 2 x4 and each end of beam and attach using four 3 screws. Step 5: Turn balance beam over. Step 6: Rest each end of beam on 4 x4 blocks as shown. Step 7: Attach 2 x4 s to blocks using 4 lags. Step 8: Install grip tape on beam as shown. page 1

Picnic Table 56 Step 1: Locate the table and bench pieces as shown. Step 2: Install end caps on all boards. Step 3: Push three boards together and align edges perfectly straight. Step 4: Align brackets 7 from edges of boards and attach using white 1 screws. 17 36 8.25 Step 5: Locate the pieces required for on brace section. Step 6: Install end caps. Step 6: Layout pieces as shown. 21 Step 7: Align green strips and attach to each white piece underneath using green washer head screws. page 2

Step 8: Flip brace section over. Step 9: Repeat step 7 on back side brace section. Step 10: Repeat steps 5-9 for remaining brace section and layout sections as shown. Step 11: Align brackets on benches with brackets on table top and attach using 1 screws. Step 12: Set up sections as shown. Step 13: Attach brackets to brace sections using 1 screws. page 3

19 Step 14: Attach bench brackets to braces using 1 screws. Step 15: Turn table over. Step 16: Locate braces for underside of table. Step 17: Install braces using long screws. Step 18: Set table right side up after braces are installed. page 4

Sand Box 56 56 Step 1: Locate the parts needed for the sand box. Step 2: Stand two boards upright and attach together using white head screws fastened through the corner bracket as shown. Step 3: Fasten each corner together repeating step 2. Step 4: Align seats as shown and attach to sand box frame using green washer head screws. page 5