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    TreehouseContains Assembly, Use, and Maintenance Instructions

    5-70-0184Rev 0 - 12.24.08

    NOTICE: This residential play structure is intended for use bychildren ages 3-11.

    WARNING: This owner's manual contains important information about how to assemble, locate, use,and maintain this playground equipment. Read this manual before you start assembly. Follow allinstructions. Be sure to educate all children who use this playground and all adult supervisors aboutthe rules for safe use that are contained in this manual.

    Keep this Owner's Manual for future reference and to remind you of how to safely use and maintain this equipment.

    COPYRIGHT 2009 RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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    STOP

    NOTICE....IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    PLEASE READIF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS,HAVE DAMAGED PARTS, OR ARE

    HAVING TROUBLE ASSEMBLINGTHIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CALL

    RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC.CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

    AT 1-888-201-1570or

    E-Mail:[email protected]

    Website: www.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.comCUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS:MONDAY - FRIDAY 8am - 5pm cst

    SATURDAYS (April 11 - June 30) 8:30am - 5pm cst

    DO NOT CONTACT OR GO DIRECTLY TO THERETAILER THAT YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT FROM.

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    OWNER'S MANUALRainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.

    Thank you for choosing Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. For yourand your children's safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughlybefore you start building your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.playground. Familiarize yourself with all hardware and parts to help withbuilding your playground. Make sure to send in your owner's registrationcard on the back cover in order to validate your warranty.

    WARNING: Failure to follow the assembly, location, use, andmaintenance instructions in this manual could resultin serious injury to children using this playground.

    Rules for Safe Play..........................................................................3

    Choosing Location of Play System..................................................4

    Choosing Proper Surface Material...................................................4

    Maintenance....................................................................................5

    Helpful Tips.....................................................................................6Commonly Asked Questions...........................................................7

    Wood Legend..................................................................................8

    Parts Identification...........................................................................9-14

    Hardware.........................................................................................15-17

    Tools Required for Assembly..........................................................18

    Instructions......................................................................................19-44

    Warranty Procedure........................................................................45

    Warranty..........................................................................................46-47

    Registration Card...................................................................Back Cover

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    Safety InstructionsRules for Safe Play

    WARNING: Before allowing children to play on this equipment for the first time,

    carefully review the rules for safe play with them. Observing the followingstatements and warnings reduces the likelihood of a serious or fatal injury.

    1. IT IS RECOMMENDED that no more than 8 children, not exceeding a combined weight of 1,000 pounds, playon the system at one time. This product is recommended for children 3 to 11 years of age.

    2. CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION is required, especially for younger children.

    3. WARN CHILDREN TO AVOID playing or walking in front of, behind, or between moving equipment.

    4. WARN CHILDREN NOT TO twist swing chains or ropes, or to loop them over the top support bar since thismay reduce the strength of the chain or rope.

    5. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO swing empty swinging seats.

    6. INSTRUCT CHILDREN to always sit, never stand or kneel, in the center of the swing seat with their full weight.

    7. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO use any part of the play system in a manner other than what it is intended.

    8. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO get off equipment while it is in motion.

    9. DRESS CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT wear scarves, hats with straps, helmets,jackets with draw strings, hooded jackets, poorly fitting shoes, or any other loose fitting clothing which couldbecome entangled or snagged on equipment.

    10. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO play on the equipment if it is wet. Potentially slippery surfaces may cause ahazard.

    11. VERIFY all suspended items such as ropes and chains are secure at both ends.

    12. VERIFY all suspended items such as climbing ropes are tight so they cannot be looped back on themselves.

    13. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOTTO attach items to the play system not specifically intended for use with the

    play equipment. Items such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clotheslines, and pet leashes may pose astrangulation hazard.

    14. INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO REMOVE any bike or other sports helmets before playing on the play equipment, asthey may pose a possible hanging hazard.

    15. INSTRUCT CHILDREN there may only be one person on a swing at a time with a maximum weight of 150pounds per swing.

    16. VERIFY there are no gaps between the slide bed way and the slide screws.

    17. INSTRUCT CHILDREN to always go down slides feet first. Never slide head first.

    18. INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO NEVER climb, crawl, or walk on items not intended for such use. Such types of playon top of Monkey Bars, Fort Roof, and Swing Beams greatly increase the risk of a serious or fatal fall.

    100% North American TimberThe wooden parts for your playground are made from whitewood and trace amounts of Redwood andCedar. Whitewood is the general commercial name that refers to the wood of spruce, pine and firtrees. Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. uses a blend of North American whitewood from thefollowing species in each set: Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir, and Hemlock.Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. uses these woods in varying degrees and reserves the right toalter its specifications. This high-quality whitewood lumber is third-party inspected for sustainability by

    one or more of the following groups:

    FSC Forest Stewardship Council HCP Habitat Conservation ProgramSFI Scientific Forest Initiative CSA Canadian Standards Association

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    9'

    MIN

    6'

    MIN

    6'

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    6'

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    29 1/2'

    28'

    Choosing a location for your play system

    Choosing a surfacing material

    When selecting your play site, always keep the child's safety in mind. Here are some recommendations that should help you achieve a safeplay area.

    1. The play system should be located on solid level ground free of objects that could cause injury such as, but not limited to, tree stumps,roots, and large rocks. Stationary components such as ladders and slides must be no less than SIX FEET (1.8 meters) from anystructure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, tree or overhanging branches, electrical wires or clotheslines. Any swingingequipment must be a minimum distance of TWICE the height of the swing beam away from any structures or obstructions as specified

    above. We also recommend that you do not install your play system near a lake, river, swimming pool or other water hazards.2. If anchoring your play system, all underground utilities must be located in play zone before starting assembly of play system.

    3. Try to locate slide out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. A slide that faces north will receive the least directsunlight.

    4. It is recommended not to place a set on sandy soil or loose fill, as it may require additional anchoring in that situation.

    5. Do not install your play system over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surfacecan result in serious injury to the play system user.

    The consumer shall provide playground surfacing materials under and around residential play equipment that conforms to therecommendations of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook publications #324. A copyof the section relating to surfacing materials is included in the installation instructions. Free copies of this handbook are available on line atwww.cpsc.gov or by contacting the CPSC Publications Office in Washington D.C. 20207.

    Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Do not use loose fill surfacing ontop of hardsurfaces such as concrete or asphalt. While grass may appear to be acceptable, it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of hightraffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, 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. The U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates thatabout 100,000 playground equipment-related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital'semergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be the most serious of all playground injuries, and have a potential to befatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determiningthe 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 afall onto a hard surface.

    The following information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No particularmaterial is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be checkedperiodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends onthe type and height of your playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area, and its cost.

    Table 3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto fourdifferent loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 inches. However, it should be recognizedthat all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used.

    The URL is http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/324.pdf and the file size is 456.5KB

    Set Dimensions Play Zone

    L 16' x W 14 1/2' x H 10' L 28' x W 29 1/2'

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    NOTICE: It is recommended to use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining theperimeter with landscape edging for surfacing materials.

    Installations of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose-fill materials) generally require aprofessional and are not "do-it-yourself" projects.

    When surfacing is to be used it is recommended to use Playground Surfacing Materials (other than loose-fillmaterials) which comply to the safety standard ASTM 1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation ofSurfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment.

    Assembly safety1. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying wood chips when drilling or cutting.

    2. Verify that all bolts and screws are secured tightly and all acorn nuts are snug (acorn nuts should betightened to 5 foot pounds of torque).

    3. DO NOT allow children to play on the play system until it is completely assembled in a proper location.

    4. DO NOT allow children in the area while you are assembling your play system. Many of the RainbowPlaygrounds America Inc. components are very heavy and could seriously injure a child.

    Maintenance of your play systemTo ensure safe enjoyment of your Rainbow Playgrounds America play system for years to come, followthese maintenance tips at the beginning of each play season:

    1. At the beginning of each usage season and twice each month, check and tighten as needed (but do not overtighten causing wood to crack) all nuts and bolts. Acorn nuts should be tightened to 5 foot pounds of torque.Hardware used on swinging elements should be checked at least twice a month to ensure proper fastening.

    2. Oil all metallic moving parts and grease tire swivel monthly during the usage period.3. Verify all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration and replace

    as needed.

    4. Check all metal parts for rust. If needed, sand and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting therequirements of Title 16 CFR Part 1303.

    5. Check all wood members for deterioration and splinters. Spot sand any areas that are checking orsplintering. If parts are deteriorating replace as needed.

    6. Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when temperature drops below36 Fahrenheit.

    7. Check, twice a month, the depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction

    and to maintain appropriate depth. Rake or replace as necessary.

    Chart obtained from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook for Public Playground Safety

    Maximum Fall Height is 7'

    Surfacing in "compressed" depths - See CPS & ASTM for Fall Heights of equipment

    Equipment Fall Height 1' 2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 11' 12'

    Wood Chips 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6 1/2" 7 1/2" 8 1/4" 9" 12" 13"

    Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 8" 9" 9 3/4" 10 1/2" 11 1/2" 12" 13"

    Engineered Wood Fibers 6" 6" 6" 7" 8 1/2" 9" 9 1/2" 10 1/4" 10 3/4" 11" 10 3/4" 12"

    Fine Sand 6" 6" 6 1/2" 8" 9 10" 10 1/2" 11 1/4" 12" 13 1/2" 14 3/4" 16"

    Coarse Sand 6" 6" 7 1/2" 9" 10 1/2" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24"

    Fine Gravel 6" 6" 6" 6 3/4" 8" 9" 10" 10 3/4" 11 1/2" 12" 13 1/4" 14 1/2"

    Medium Gravel 6" 6 1/4" 8" 9" 9" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24"

    TABLE 3.1 Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would Not Be Expected

    Type of Material 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth

    Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6 ft. 10 ft. 11 ft.

    Wood Chips 6 ft. 7 ft. 12 ft.

    Fine Sand 5 ft. 5 ft. 9 ft.

    Fine Gravel 6 ft. 7 ft. 10 ft.

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    UPRIGHT

    FACIA

    PILOTHOLES

    DETAIL A

    FACES MUST

    BE FLUSH

    USE FACIA ASA GUIDE FORPRE-DRILLING

    HOLES

    DETAIL B

    8. Check the C-Links on the chain to ensure they are securely closed. Tighten with a crescent wrench asneeded.

    9. On a yearly basis, we recommend that you coat your play system with a sealant or preservative. You mayalso want to spot sand areas before sealing. Be sure that the sealant you select is non-toxic and child safe.

    10. When you are ready to dispose of your play set, make sure all metal, plastic and wood components aredisposed of in accordance with local waste ordinances.

    Helpful Installation Hints *NOTE: Refer to these assembly tips throughout the entire installation process.1. After thoroughly reading all information and properly locating your play system site, carefully

    unpack parts. As you unpack your play system, keep the parts list handy and become familiar with eachpart before beginning assembly. Remember that a little extra time spent familiarizing yourself with the partsand instructions before you begin will help avoid mistakes and save you time later.

    2. Group both wood and non-wood parts together in accordance to each Step of this assembly manual. Doingthis now, will help you quickly locate parts and assemble the set with more ease.

    3. Locate an area to sort your hardware in accordance to each step. A solid surface, such as the empty boxes,are best to ensure you do not lose any hardware.

    4. Before starting each Step, thoroughly read the entire instructions to ensure all information is understood.Pay special attention to the orientation of each part, details & notes, and proper usage of hardware. Eachpiece of hardware is required for a certain part of the assembly.

    5. Certain Steps of the assembly are best performed on a hard flat surface to ensure proper and accurateassembly.

    6. All Lag Bolts must have pre-drilled holes 2" deep (as shown in Detail A). Use a 1/8" drill bit for all 1/4" and5/16" Lag Bolts and use a 1/4" drill bit for all 3/8" Lag Bolts. Lag Bolts can be difficult to drill into knot holes.Pre-drilling pilot holes will help to prevent the Lag Bolts from breaking. Refer to "Commonly Asked Questions"on page 7 for more information about Lag Bolts.

    7. All #14 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screws must have pre-drilled holes 1/2" deep. Use a 1/8" drill bit.

    8. Use a clamp to secure Facias flush to the Uprights and use holes in facia as a guide for placing Lag

    Bolt Pilot Holes (as shown in Detail B).

    9. Verify Facias are flush with Uprights.

    10. Check assembly periodically to ensure the set is level and all facias are square to the uprights.

    11. If a gap occurs between boards when inserting Screws or Lag Bolts, back out hardware and apply pressure tothe top board while reinserting hardware in the same hole.

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    EXAMPLE OF SEASONALCHECKS OR SURFACE

    CRACKS

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Question: How do I know when Lag Bolts and other Fasteners are tightened properly?

    Answer: Lag Bolts and other Fasteners are tight when the head of the Lag Bolt and Washerare firmly compressed against the wood. If splintering occurs, that is an indication you

    are over tightening the Lag Bolts and other Fasteners. (Splintering is when the woodfibers fracture out from under the washers).

    Question: What should I do if a Lag Bolt or other Fastener lines up with a knot, or if the Lag Boltbreaks?

    Answer: There is extra Hardware provided with the set for this reason. Re-Drill a new hole witha 1/8" Drill Bit in a new direction to miss the obstruction.

    Question: What if my Play System is leaning and/or rocks?

    Answer: This is caused by unleveled ground under the Base and Support Wings of the PlaySystem. It may be necessary to remove or add some soil beneath the Play System

    to make it level. Ground Stakes, when installed, will also provide stability.

    Question: What if my Play System has cracks on the wood or seems to be developing cracks?

    Answer: Seasonal checks, surface cracks, and knot holes are natural characteristics of allwooden play equipment. A check is a separation of the wood fibers running with thegrain. This is caused by varying temperature and moisture conditions. By coatingyour Play System annually with a sealant or preservative, you can help protect yourPlay System from developing (not stopping) seasonal checks. Please remember tofollow all installation instructions, including installing the play set on solid level ground.

    Question: What is the sticky substance that appears on the wood?

    Answer: The sticky substance that may appear on the wood is called pitch. It is common forthe lumber to have occasional pitch seepage which does not affect the structuralintegrity of the part. Pitch provides the natural rot resistant characteristics of thelumber. If play surfaces or play items become overly sticky with pitch use rubbingalcohol to safely remove.

    Question: What accessories may be added or what modifications can be made to my RainbowPlaygrounds America set?

    Answer: Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. play sets are complete kits and are not modular.Play sets with unauthorized accessories or modifications will not be covered underwarranty. Non-residential use of the play set voids warranty.

    Question: Is my child old enough to use all play items on my set?

    Answer: All play items on Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.sets are designed for children ages 3 to 11, but it is theend users responsibility to determine suitability of useby their children for each play item.

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    4 x 4 = 3 3/8" x 3 3/8"

    2

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    *PICTURE NOT SHOWN: 4 x 6 = 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"

    Wood Legend

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    2 @ 1 x 4 x 45 1/4" SHORT DECK BOARD

    25

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    4 @ 1 x 4 x 52" DECK BOARD

    13 @ 1 x 4 x 27 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT

    6 @ 1 x 6 x 52" DECK BOARD

    4 @ 1 x 6 x 47 1/2" TABLE BOARD

    2 @ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 4 HOLE R W B

    6 @ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 2 HOLE INSIDE R W B

    1 @ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" R W B W/ROPE HOLE

    2 @ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 2 HOLE OUTSIDE R W B

    2 @ 2 x 4 x 27 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT

    2 @ 2 x 4 x 84" SWING BEAM WING

    4 @ 2 x 4 x 27 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT W/HANDLE HOLES

    8 @ 2 x 4 x 52" 2 HOLE FACIA

    6 @ 2 x 4 x 13 3/4" CORNER FACIA

    2 @ 2 x 4 x 45 1/4 SEAT BOARD

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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    1 @ 2 x 4 x 20" TABLE RUNNER

    2 @ 2 x 4 x 8" SEAT RUNNER

    1 @ 2 x 4 x 19 3/4" ENTRAPMENT BOARD

    2 @ 2 x 4 x 59" ROCK WALL LEG

    1 @ 2 x 4 x 51" DECK RUNNER

    1 @ 2 x 4 x 56" ROCK WALL RUNNER

    1 @ 2 x 6 x 93" GROUND RUNNER

    4 @ 2 x 6 x 52" MAIN BEAM

    5 @ 2 x 6 x 52" 4 HOLE FACIA

    1 @ 2 x 6 x 52" 4 HOLE FACIA W/ROPE HOLE

    2 @ 2 x 6 x 50" SEAT BOARD

    1 @ 2 x 6 x 55 1/2" LEFT LADDER LEG

    1 @ 2 x 6 x 55 1/2" RIGHT LADDER LEG

    4 @ 2 x 6 x 18" LADDER STEP 2 @ 2 x 6 x 52" 6 HOLE FACIA

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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    1 @ 4 x 4 x 52" TOP JOIST W/SWING HOLES

    8 @ 4 x 4 x 15" ANGLED BRACE

    2 @ 4 x 4 x 88" SWING BEAM SUPPORT

    2 @ 4 x 4 x 93" CORNER UPRIGHT

    2 @ 4 x 4 x 93" CORNER UPRIGHT W/TJ HOLE

    2 @ 4 x 4 x 44" CENTER POST

    1 @ 4 x 6 x 94" 3 POSITION SWING BEAM

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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    1 @ Support Spacer

    N4

    4 @ Safety Handle

    N5

    N8 N10

    1 @ Swing Beam Plate

    2 @ 34" ChainN12

    6 @ 58" Chain

    N13

    N18N14

    2 @ Trapeze Ring1 @ Half Bucket SwingDesigned for ages 3-5

    N17

    1 @ Telescope

    N19N20

    1 @ Ship's Wheel w/Cap

    N23

    1 @ Plaque

    12 @ Rocks

    N22

    N26

    6 @ Spring Clip

    N27N28N29

    12 @ Bolt Cup

    6 @ C-Link

    N30

    4 @ Pear Link

    N31

    N15

    2 @ Swing Seat

    N11 N9

    4 @ 90 Ladder Bracket

    N33

    2 @ T-Bracket

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION

    6 @ Rebar Stake 6 @ Swing Hanger

    1 @ Trapeze Bar

    Parts Not Shown:

    1 @ Double Wall Wave Slide

    1 @ 12' Rope

    N24

    N1

    2 @ SB Support Plate8 @ 90 Bracket

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    H32

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    H155

    H158

    H164

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    H7 H11

    H4H3

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    HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY

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    TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

    Tape MeasureCarpenters LevelCarpenters SquareClaw Hammer

    Rubber MalletWood ClampStandard or Cordless Drill w/ #2 & #3 Phillips bitsElectric Impact Gun or 1/4" and 3/8" Ratchet1/8" Drill Bit1/4" Drill Bit

    Crescent WrenchTorque Wrench7/16" Deep Well Socket1/2" Deep Well Socket9/16" Deep Well Socket9/16" Box Wrench8' Step LadderSafety GlassesAdult Helper

    EXAMPLE: 5-46-0506* @ 2***DENOTES HARDWARE BAG**DENOTES QUANTITY NEEDED OUT OF HARDWARE BAGNOTE: EXTRA HARDWARE IS INCLUDED IN THE BAGS.

    NOT ALL HARDWARE WILL BE USED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION.

    Hardware List

    F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION BAG/QTY

    H1 Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0506 @2, 5-46-0515 @90

    H3 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0410 @4, 5-46-0506 @23, 5-46-0515 @2

    H4 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0506 @4, 5-46-0515 @2

    H7 SAE Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0515 @28

    H11 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0410 @4, 5-46-0506 @20, 5-46-0515 @6

    H17 Standard Nut 3/8" 5-46-0506 @5, 5-46-0515 @2H24 Nylock Nut 3/8" 5-46-0410 @4, 5-46-0506 @8

    H28 Acorn Nut 3/8" 5-46-0410 @4, 5-46-0506 @13

    H30 Round Pallet Nut 3/8" 5-46-0506 @6H32 4 Prong T-Nut 1/4" 5-46-0515 @32

    H34 4 Prong T-Nut 3/8" 5-46-0515 @4

    H50 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0506 @2

    H56 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 6 1/2" 5-46-0506 @1, 5-46-0515 @2

    H60 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 8 1/2" 5-46-0506 @1

    H93 Lag Bolt 1/4" x 2" 5-46-0515 @6

    H108 Lag Bolt 5/16" x 3" 5-46-0506 @2, 5-46-0515 @90

    H116 Lag Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0506 @ 2

    H124 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 1 1/2" 5-46-0515 @4

    H126 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 2" 5-46-0506 @2

    H129 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0506 @3

    H135 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 6 1/2" 5-46-0410 @ 4, 5-46-0506 @8

    H139 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 9" 5-46-0506 @1

    H140 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 10" 5-46-0506 @1H152 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 1 1/2" 5-46-0515 @175

    H155 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 2 1/2" 5-46-0515 @62

    H158 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #10 x 1 1/2" 5-46-0515 @4

    H163 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #14 x 3/4" 5-46-0515 @6

    H164 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #14 x 1" 5-46-0515 @38

    H170 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4" x 1 1/4" 5-46-0515 @24

    H192 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4" x 1 1/2" 5-46-0515 @8

    H183 Snap Screw #10 x 1" Rolled up in Tarp

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    82 7/8"

    170

    50

    50

    77

    52

    169

    170

    H108H1

    H17

    H11

    H3

    H4H56

    170

    1 1/4"

    1 3/4"

    169

    50

    1 1/4"

    DETAIL B

    52

    169

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. Use an 1/8" drill bit forpre-drilling holes for 5/16" Hardware (H108).

    *NOTE: Do not tighten hardware in #1 at this time.1. Lay Corner Uprights (169)(170) on the ground. Attach Top Joist w/Swing Holes (77) to Corner

    Uprights (170) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H56) and 1/2" Hardware (H4). *NOTE: 4 Hole Facias (50) must be flush with the bottoms and sides of Corner Uprights

    (169) (170), and they must be oriented as shown in Detail A.*NOTE: Corner Uprights (169) (170) should measure 52" from outside face to outside face

    when properly installed (as shown).*SUGGESTION: When installing Facias, install bottom lag bolts first, check that

    measurements are correct and assembly is square, then install top lag bolts.2. Attach 4 Hole Facias (50) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16"

    Hardware (H108).3. Measure up 82 7/8" from the bottom of Corner Uprights (169) and attach 4 Hole Facia w/Rope

    Hole (52) to Corner Uprights (169) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). TheFacia (52) must be oriented as shown in Detail B.

    DETAIL A

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    Step 1 Upright Assembly

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    52"

    52"

    170

    50

    77

    52

    169

    170

    H108H1

    50

    50 50

    H1

    H108

    H28

    H28

    H1

    H108

    168

    168

    1 3/4"1 1/4"

    52 168

    DETAIL A

    1 1/4" 1 3/4"

    DETAIL B

    50

    50

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit.*NOTE: Holes in 4 Hole Facias (50) and 6 Hole Facias (168) must be offset (as shown in

    Details A & B).*NOTE: 4 Hole Facias (50) must be flush with the bottoms and sides of Corner Uprights

    (169) (170), and they must be oriented as shown in Detail A.*NOTE: Corner Uprights (169) (170) should measure 52" from outside face to outside facewhen properly installed (as shown).

    *SUGGESTION: When installing Facias, install bottom lag bolts first, check thatmeasurements are correct and assembly is square, then install top lag bolts.

    1. Stand up each assembly from Step 1 and attach 4 Hole Facias (50) and 6 Hole Facias (168) toCorner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108).

    *NOTE: Bottoms of 6 Hole Facias (168) should be flush with the bottoms of Facia (52) andTop Joist (77).

    2. Check that assembly is square with a carpenters square and ensure all measurements arecorrect.

    3. Tighten hardware from #1 of Step 1, add 3/8" Acorn Nut (H28) and tighten.

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    Step 2 Upright Assembly

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    1 3/4"

    51 3/8"

    50

    52

    50

    5050

    170

    170

    169 169

    49

    H1H108

    H108H1

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit.

    1. Measure up 51 3/8" from the bottom of Uprights (169) (170) (as shown) and lightly mark theuprights.

    *NOTE: Offset counter-sunk holes in Main Beams (49) must be down (as shown).

    2. Orient Main Beams (49) (as shown) and attach to Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1)and 5/16" Hardware (H108).

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    Step 3 Main Beam Installation

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    11 3/4"

    170

    169170

    169

    H155

    28

    32

    3053

    H1H108

    24 1/4"

    170

    169

    170

    169

    12

    H15231

    12

    H108H1

    28

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit.1. Measure up 11 3/4" and 24 1/4" on Corner Uprights (169) (170) and attach 2 Hole Facias (28)11

    3/4" up using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108).2. Center and attach Seat Boards (30) (53) to 2 Hole Facias (28) using #8 Hardware (H155).3. Center and attach Seat Runners (32) to Seat Boards (30) (53) using #8 Hardware (H155).

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit.1. Attach 2 Hole Facias (28) to Corner Uprights (169) (170), 24 1/4" up, using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and

    5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: #8 Screws (H152) used to attach table boards are shorter than the #8 Screws (H155)

    used to attach the Seat Boards in Step 4a.2. Center Table Boards (12) on 2 Hole Facias (28) and attach using #8 Hardware (H152).3. Center and attach Table Runner(31) to Table Boards (12) using #8 Hardware (H152).

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    Step 4a

    Step 4b

    Picnic Table Assembly

    Picnic Table Assembly

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    H152

    35

    4

    5 11

    49

    49

    1. Center and evenly space Deck Boards (4) (5) (11) between Uprights and attach Deck Boards toMain Beams (49) using #8 Hardware (H152).

    *NOTE: Deck Boards (4) (5) (11) must be evenly spaced, and gaps between boards must

    not exceed 3/16".

    2. Center and attach Deck Runner(35) to Deck Boards using #8 Hardware (H152).

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    Step 5 Deck Assembly

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    49

    H108

    H178

    169

    49

    78

    H108

    H1

    78

    170

    170

    169

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit.

    1. Attach Angled Braces (78) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16"Hardware (H108). The tops of the Angled Braces (78) should be touching the bottom of the Deck

    Boards. A total of8 Angled Braces (78) will be installed.

    2. Attach Angled Braces (78) to Main Beams (49) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108).

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    Step 6 Angled Brace Installation

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    H108H1

    170

    169

    170

    169

    50 29

    29

    49

    H1

    H10828

    49

    DETAIL A

    29

    28

    170

    49

    TOPS FLUSH

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit.

    1. Attach 4 Hole Facia (50) and Main Beams (49) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware(H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). The tops of the Facias (50) and Main Beams (49) should be flushwith the tops of the Deck Boards.

    *NOTE: Main Beams (49) must be oriented with the offset counter-sunk holes down.

    2. Attach Main Beams (49) to Angled Braces (78) using 5/16" Hardware (H108) and 1/4" Hardware(H1).

    3. Attach Corner Facias (29) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16"Hardware (H108). Corner Facias (29) should rest on top of 4 Hole Facia (50) and Main Beams (49).

    4. Attach 2 Hole Facia (28) to Corner Uprights (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware(H108). The top of the 2 Hole Facia (28) should be flush with the tops of the Corner Facias(29)(as shown in Detail A).

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    Step 7 Facia Installation

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    49N8

    H16435

    49

    *NOTE: This view is from the under-side of the deck.

    DETAIL A

    49

    N8H164

    35

    *NOTE: Pre-drill holes 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit.

    1. Attach 90 Bracket (N8), in 2 locations, to Deck Runner(35) and Main Beams (49) on both ends ofthe Deck Runner(35) using #14 Hardware (H164) (as shown in Detail A).

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    Step 8 Deck Bracket Installation

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    55

    33

    H155

    54

    56

    H155BACK

    5 1/2"

    55

    54

    H34

    H124H11

    N9

    INSET A

    H34

    54

    55

    1. Place Left Ladder Leg (54) and Right Ladder Leg (55) on a flat surface with the notches facing up.Insert 3/8" Hardware (H34) into holes in Ladder Legs, using a hammer if needed (as shown inInset A).

    2. Attach Ladder Steps (56) to Left Ladder Leg (54) and Right Ladder Leg (55) using #8 Hardware

    (H155).3. Attach Entrapment Board (33) to the BACK side of the ladder, 5 1/2" down from the top of theLadder Legs (54) (55) using #8 Hardware (H155).

    *NOTE: The back side of the ladder is the side closest to the holes in the Ladder Legs.

    4. Attach 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) to the Ladder Legs (54) (55) using 3/8" Hardware (H11) (H124)(H34).

    *NOTE: Do not tighten Ladder Bracket hardware at this time.

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    Step 9 Ladder Assembly

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    H164

    N9

    H164 N9

    49

    1. Position Ladder Assembly against Main Beam (49). Ladder should be centered horizontally onthe Main Beam (49) and 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) should be centered vertically on the Facia.

    *NOTE: Pre-drill holes 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit.

    2. Attach 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) to Main Beam (49) using #14 Hardware (H164).

    3. Tighten 3/8" Hardware in 90 Ladder Bracket (N9) at this time.

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    Step 10 Ladder Installation

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    2 13/16"

    6H152

    77

    H155

    H152

    6

    27169

    170

    168

    168

    52

    6

    25

    170

    6

    6

    27

    29

    29

    28

    H32

    27

    H32

    DETAIL A

    1. Place Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27) on the ground and use a hammer to pound 1/4" T-Nuts (H32) into the Uprights (as shown in Detail A).2. In the locations shown, place Rail Uprights (25) and Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27), with the

    T-Nuts towards the inside of the set, and attach to 6 Hole Facias (168), 4 Hole Facia with Rope

    Hole (52), and Corner Facias (29) using #8 Hardware (H155). Rail Uprights (25) (27) should beflush with the outside edge of the Corner Facias (29).*NOTE: #8 Hardware (H152) used to attach 1 x 4 Rail Uprights (6) is shorter than the #8

    Hardware (H155) used to attach 2 x 4 Rail Uprights (25) (27).3. Center 1 x 4 Rail Uprights (6) between Corner Uprights and 2 x 4 Rail Uprights (25) (27) and attach

    to Facias (29) (52) (168) using #8 Hardware (H152).4. Measure over2 13/16" from Corner Upright (170) and attach first Upright (6) to Top Joist (77) and

    2 Hole Facia (28). Space the remaining Rail Uprights (6) approximately 2 13/16" apart and attachusing #8 Hardware (H152).

    *NOTE: Gaps between Rail Uprights (6) must be less than 3 3/8". It may be necessary toadjust Rail Uprights (6) to ensure gaps are less than 3 3/8".

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    Step 11 Rail Uprights Installation

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    N5

    H192

    25

    27

    N5

    27

    N5

    DETAIL A

    H163

    N8

    25

    1. Attach Safety Handles (N5) to Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27) using 1/4" Hardware (H192).

    *NOTE: Pre-drill holes for #14 Hardware (H163) (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit.

    *NOTE: Position 90 Brackets so that the hardware does not hit the gaps betweenDeck Boards.

    2. Position 90 Brackets (N8) on Deck and up against Rail Uprights (25) (27) and attach using#14 Hardware (H163) (H164). The #14 Hardware (H163) must go through 90 Bracket (N8)and into Deck (as shown in Detail A).

    H164

    27SHORTER #14 HARDWARE(H163) MUST GO INTO DECK

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    Step 12 Safety Handle &90 Bracket Installation

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    1. Lay 2 Hole Rockwall Boards (14) (16), 4 Hole Rockwall Boards (13), and Rockwall Legs (34) on aflat, hard surface. Use a hammer to pound in 1/4" Hardware (H32) and 3/8" Hardware (H34) (asshown in Inset A). Rockwall Legs (34) must be orientated as shown in Inset A.

    2. On a flat surface, lay Rockwall Legs (34) on edge with holes up. Ends should be flush, and 3/8"Hardware (H34) should be on the outside of each Rockwall Leg (34) (as shown). Rockwall Legsshould be positioned so they measure 33 7/8" apart from outside face to outside face.

    *NOTE: The top two Rockwall Boards (14) (13) must be installed after the Rockwall isattached to the set.

    *NOTE: 1/4" Hardware (H32) must be on the bottom side when Rockwall Boards are attached.

    3. Attach 2 Hole Rockwall Board (14) to Rockwall Legs (34), 11" down from the top of the RockwallLegs (34),using #8 Hardware (H152) in the top two holes only at this time.

    4. Position the remaining Rockwall Boards (13) (14) (15) (16) along the Rockwall Legs in the order

    shown. Rockwall Boards should be tight against each other and should not have gaps betweenboards.

    5. Check to make sure Rockwall Legs are still 33 7/8" apart and attach Rockwall Board with Rope Hole(15) to Rockwall Legs using #8 Hardware (H152) in the bottom two holes only at this time.

    6. Measure diagonally across the Rockwall assembly and make adjustments as needed to ensure thatthe Rockwall is square.

    7. Finish attaching Rockwall Board with Rope Hole (15) and top 2 Hole Rockwall Board (14). Continueattaching Rockwall Boards (14) (13) (16) in the order shown using #8 Hardware (H152).

    8. Center and attach Rockwall Runner(36) to the back side of Rockwall Boards (13) (14) (15) (16)using #8 Hardware (H152). Runner(36) should be 1/2" up from the bottom edge of the Rockwall

    Board with Rope Hole (15).9. Attach Rocks (N21) to Rockwall Boards (13) (14) (16) using 1/4" Hardware (H7) (H170) (H32) (as

    shown in Inset B).

    *NOTE: Rocks (N21) must go on the side of the Rockwall Board opposite the 1/4" Hardware(H32).

    10. Attach 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) to Rockwall Legs (34) using 3/8" Hardware (H34) (H11) (H124) (asshown in Detail A).

    *NOTE: Do not fully tighten Ladder Bracket hardware at this time.

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    Step 13 Rockwall Assembly

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    A

    34

    36

    34

    15

    H152H152

    TOP ROCKWALL

    BOARDS WILL BE

    INSTALLED LATER

    14

    DETAIL A

    N9

    H124

    H11

    H34

    33 7/8"

    5/16"

    5/16"

    1/2"

    11"

    3415

    13

    14

    14

    16

    14

    14

    16

    14

    INSET B

    14

    13

    16

    H32

    N21

    H7

    H170

    INSET A

    34

    H34 13

    1416

    H32

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    50

    N9

    H164

    INSET A

    H152

    14

    13

    34

    1. Center assembled Rockwall against 4 Hole Facia (50). The bottom edge of 90 Ladder Brackets(N9) should be approximately flush with the bottom edge of the 4 Hole Facia (50).

    *NOTE: Pre-drill holes a 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit.

    2. Attach Rockwall to the set by attaching 90 Degree Brackets (N9) to the 4 Hole Facia (50) using #14Hardware (H164).

    *NOTE: Tighten all Hardware from Step 13 at this time.

    3. Attach the top two Rock Wall Boards (13) (14) to the Rock Wall Legs (34) using #8 Hardware (H152)(as shown in Inset A).

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    Step 14 Rockwall Assembly

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    H135

    N29

    N26

    H3

    H11

    H24

    H28

    H129

    H11 H3

    H140

    H11

    H3

    H30

    N11H3 H11

    H129

    H30 H30

    H30

    N11

    79

    79

    81

    1. Attach Swing Hangers (N26) to Swing Beam (81) using Bolt Cups (N29) and 3/8" Hardware (H135)(H3) (H11) (H24) (H28).

    *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware in Support Plates (N11) at this time.2. Attach Support Plates (N11) to the Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 3/8" Hardware (H129)

    (H3) (H11) (H30). Use a hammer to pound in Hardware (H30). *NOTE: Support Plates (N11) must be oriented as shown.3. Position Swing Beam (81) between Support Plates and attach Swing Beam (81) to Swing Beam

    Support Legs (79) and Support Plates (N11) using 3/8" Hardware (H140) (H3) (H11) (H30). Use ahammer to pound in Hardware (H30).

    *NOTE: Use top set of holes in Swing Beam (81). Bottom holes can be used to adjust thelevel of the Swing Beam if needed.

    *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware at this time.4. Lift up on Swing Beam Assembly and attach Swing Beam (81) to Support Plate (N11) using 3/8"

    Hardware (H129) (H3) (H11) (H30). Use a hammer to pound in Hardware (H30).

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    Step 15 Swing Beam Assembly

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    81

    N23

    H158

    H1H108

    26

    26

    H1 H108

    H30

    H126

    H11H3

    H139

    H3

    N4

    H3

    H11

    H17

    H28

    H30

    H126

    H11H3

    48

    H116H3

    79

    COUNTER-SUNKHOLES SHOULD

    BE UP

    BOTTOMSFLUSH

    3 1/4" - 3 3/8"

    INSET A

    79

    79

    48

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit.1. Attach Ground Runner(48) to Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116).

    The bottom of the Ground Runner(48) should be flush with the bottoms of the Swing BeamSupport Legs (79) and the spacing between the Support Legs should be between3 1/4" and 3 3/8"(as shown in Inset A).

    *NOTE: Ground Runner (48) must be square with the Swing Beam Support Legs (79).2. Attach Swing Beam Support Legs(79) together with 3 1/4" PC Pipe (N4) using 3/8" Hardware (H3)

    (H11) (H17) (H28) (H139). Tighten hardware until there is3 1/8" between Swing Beam SupportLegs (79).

    *NOTE: Support Wings (26) must be oriented in opposite directions before inserting 3/8"Hardware (H30).

    3. On a flat surface, insert 3/8" Hardware(H30) into pre-drilled holes in Support Wings(26) using ahammer. Attach Support Wings (26) to Ground Runner(48) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H126).

    4. Attach Support Wings (26) to Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16"Hardware (H108).

    5. Center Plaque (N23) on the Swing Beam (81) and attach using #10 Hardware(H158).

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    Step 16 Swing Beam Assembly

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    N14

    N30

    N18

    N30

    N12

    N17

    N13

    N30

    INSET A

    N13

    N31

    N15

    INSET B

    1. Open C-Links (N30) and Pear Links (N31).*NOTE: When closing C-Links & Pear Links, securely tighten using a crescent wrench.

    2. Attach two 58" P.C. Chains (N13) to each Swing Seat (N15) and Half Bucket Swing (N17) using PearLinks (N31) for the Swing Seat (N15) and C-Links (N30) for the Half Bucket Swing (N17) (as shown in

    Inset A).3. Attach two 34" P.C. Chains (N12) to Trapeze Bar(N18) using C-Links (N30) (as shown in Inset A).4. Attach Trapeze Rings (N14) to Trapeze Bar(N18) by connecting C-Links (N30) to both the Trapeze

    Bar(N18) and Trapeze Rings (N14) (as shown in Inset B).*NOTE: When completed, swing assemblies should look as shown in Inset B.

    5. Securely close all C-Links (N30) and Pear Links (N31) by tightening with a crescent wrench.

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    Step 17 Swing Assembly

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    N11

    N27

    N26

    N10

    H56

    H4

    H60

    H4

    H50

    H4

    H28

    H17

    H11

    H3

    H50

    81

    77

    1. Place Swing Beam Plate (N10) on top of Top Joist with Swing Holes (77) and attach through the two outsideholes using 1/2" Hardware (H4) and 3/8" Hardware (H50) (H3) (H11) (H17).

    *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware at this time.2. Lift the Swing Beam Assembly into position on top of the Swing Beam Plate (N10) and attach using 1/2"

    Hardware (H4) and 3/8" Hardware (H56) (H60) (H3) (H11) (H17). *NOTE: Check level of Swing Beam at this time. Slight adjustments can be made by adding or

    removing soil from under the Swing Beam Support. If Swing Beam cannot be leveled, removeHardware in Support Plates (N11) and move to second set of holes on the Swing Beam.

    3. Tighten all Swing Beam hardware from Steps 15,16, and 18. Add 3/8" Acorn Nuts (H28) to Hardware in SwingBeam Plate (N10) and tighten.

    4. Attach Swing Options to Swing Hangers (N26) using Spring Clips (N27). *NOTE: Only three Swing Options can be attached at the same time.

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    Step 18 Swing Beam Installation

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    52

    1515

    N1

    1. Insert Rope (N1) into hole in 4 Hole Facia with Rope Hole (52) and tie a double knot on the backside of the board. Tie three single knots evenly spaced along the remaining Rope. Insert end ofRope (N1) into hole in Rockwall Board (15) and tie a double knot on the back side of the Rockwall.

    *WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF STRANGULATION, THREE KNOTS MUST BE TIEDIN ROPE AND ROPE MUST BE SECURE AT BOTH ENDS. ROPE MUST BETIGHT ENOUGH THAT IT CANNOT BE LOOPED BACK ON ITSELF, AND NOMORE THAN 12" OF ROPE SHOULD BE LEFT AFTER TYING DOUBLE KNOTSAT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE ROPE.

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    Step 19 Rock Wall Rope Installation

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    N24

    49

    H164

    H7

    *NOTE: Predrill holes 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit.

    1. Center Slide (N24) in the opening and attach to Facia using 1/4" Hardware (H7) and #14 Hardware(H164).

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    Step 20 Slide Installation

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    FOUND IN

    SHIP'S WHEELBAG

    N20

    N20

    N19

    FOUND IN

    TELESCOPEBAG

    N19

    77

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit.

    1. Attach Ship's Wheel (N20) to Swing Beam (81) using Hardware found in Ship's Wheel bag. SnapShip's Wheel Cover(N20) into the center of Ship's Wheel.

    *NOTE: Do not over-tighten Ship's Wheel, or it will not rotate freely.

    2. Attach Telescope Base (N19) to Top Joist with Swing Holes (77) using Hardware found inTelescope Bag.

    *NOTE: Do not over-tighten Telescope Base. Base should swivel.

    3. Snap Telescope (N19) into Telescope Base.

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    171

    N33

    H108H164 168

    168

    H108

    H1

    N33H164

    INSET ABOTTOMSFLUSH

    N33

    168171

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts and #14 Hardware with appropriate drill bit.

    *NOTE: Center Posts (171) and 6 Hole Facias (168) should be flush on the bottoms (asshown in INSET A).

    1. Line up the larger center hole on T-Brackets (N33) with the top pre-drilled hole on 6 Hole Facia(168) and attach 6 Hole Facia (168), T-Bracket (N33), and Center Post (171) together using 1/4"Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108).

    2. Ensure T-Brackets (N33) and Center Posts (171) are square to 6 Hole Facias (168) and secure T-Brackets (N33) and Center Posts (171) into place using #14 Hardware (H164).

    3. Finish attaching Center Posts (171) to 6 Hole Facias (168) by inserting 1/4" Hardware (H1) and5/16" Hardware (H108) through the bottom hole of 6 Hole Facias (168).

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    Step 22 Center Post &T-Bracket Installation

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    28

    28

    28

    H108

    H1

    H108

    H1

    H108

    H1

    171

    171

    169

    170

    170

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit.

    1. Position 2 Hole Facias (28) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) and Center Posts (171) and attachusing 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108).

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    Step 23 Tarp Board Installation

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    N58

    28

    28

    28

    INSET A

    N58

    H183

    28

    CORNER UPRIGHTS& CENTER POSTS NOT

    SHOWN

    TARP SNAP

    1. Evenly spread Tarp (N58) over the top of 2 Hole Facias (28). Female ends of the tarp snaps shouldface in towards each other when the tarp is hanging freely.

    2. Wrap Tarp (N58) around the bottom side of 2 Hole Facias (28). Starting with the middle tarp snaps,

    work your way out gently tapping each tarp snap to leave an indention in the wood.

    3. Install Snap Screws (H183) in the center of the indentations.

    *NOTE: Snap Screws (H183) are rolled up in the Tarp (N58).

    4. Snap the Tarp (N58) to the Snap Screws (H183).

    5. Repeat parts 2, 3, and 4 for the other side. Ensure Tarp (N58) is pulled tight when marking SnapScrew (H183) locations.

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    Step 24 Tarp Installation

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    N28

    H93

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    INSET A

    STAKES

    STAKE

    STAKE

    *WARNING: BEFORE ANCHORING PLAY SET, ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BELOCATED.

    *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit.

    1. Drive Stakes (N28) into the ground (in locations shown) and attach to Corner Uprights and SwingBeam Support Legs using 1/4" Hardware (H93). Stakes (N28) should stick out 2" - 4" above theground.

    *NOTE: Stakes must be as close as possible to the Corner Uprights and Swing BeamSupport Legs.

    *NOTE: For maximum strength, drive Stakes into the ground at a slight angle.

    *CAUTION: Do not hit washer while pounding the stakes into the ground. This may causethe washer to break off.

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    Step 25 Stake Installation

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    WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

    IMPORTANT:

    The wooden components in your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground will haveimperfections. We remind you that seasonal checks and surface cracks, knot holes andknots, are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. These imperfections thatare not resulting in structural failure are not covered under this warranty.

    Now that your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground is correctly installed andmaintained, you may have a warranty claim. Please take the following steps to ensure a fastclaim:

    1. Register your Rainbow Playgrounds America Inc. playground.2. Write a brief letter describing any problems.3. Attach a copy of your sales receipt or other means of proof of purchase.

    4. Provide a photo of the part or parts for your warranty claim and a photo of the complete set.

    NOTE: Failure to supply any information may result in claim delay or possibly void warranty.

    Mail or email all information toRainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Customer Service Department at:

    A Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Customer Service Representative will contact you byphone or mail after reviewing the claim. If the part is covered under warranty, you will beresponsible for shipping and handling charges.

    Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.

    500 Rainbow ParkwayBrookings, SD 57006

    or

    Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.Customer Service Department hours are:

    Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm cstSaturdays (April 11 - June 30) 8:30am - 5pm cst

    1-888-201-1570

    or E-Mail us at:[email protected]

    www.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com

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    Limited One- & Five-Year Warranties

    Subject to proper installation and normal residential use, Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. warrants to theoriginal retail purchaser only that, subject to the limitations stated below:

    all NON-WOODEN PARTS (including, but not limited to, chain, seats, hardware, metal braces, ropes and

    accessories) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period ofONE YEARfrom the date ofpurchase. Cracks in plastic components are not considered defects in materials and workmanship if they do notaffect the functionality of the system. Merchandise covered under this limited one-year warranty will be repaired orreplaced, at our option, and returned to the customer, with all return shipping and handling costs paid in advance bythe customer. All labor costs, travel expenses and any other charges involved in the installation or replacement ofthe warranty parts will be the original purchasers responsibility. The warranty coverage described in this paragraphis the customers sole and exclusive remedy and lasts only as long as the original purchaser owns the playset andterminates if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the unit.

    all WOODEN COMPONENTS will be free from structural failure due to corrosion or wood rot for a period ofFIVE YEARS from the date of purchase. Peeling, splintering, minor cracking caused by weather, surface cracks,knot holes and knots, are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. Such imperfections that do not resultin structural failure are not covered under this warranty. Merchandise covered under this limited five-year warrantywill be repaired or replaced, at our option, and returned to the customer, with all return shipping and handling costs

    paid in advance by the customer. All labor costs, travel expenses and any other charges involved in the installationor replacement of the warranty parts will be the original purchasers responsibility. The warranty coverage describedin this paragraph is the customers sole and exclusive remedy and lasts only as long as the original purchaser ownsthe playset and terminates if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the unit.

    It is recommended that you affix your original sales receipt to the Instruction Manual and retain these documents foryour records. NO WARRANTY CLAIMS CAN BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A COPY OF YOURORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT. Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. also reserves the right to examinephotographs or physical evidence of merchandise claimed to be defective, and to recover said merchandise, prior todisposition of warranty claims. Merchandise returned for examination or recovery must be shipped freight prepaid,unless a return authorization number is issued.

    USE OF THIS PLAYSET IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING OR

    APPLICATION VOIDS ALL WARRANTY COVERAGES AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. Further, no warranty

    is offered on the following: (1) equipment subjected to abuse, negligence, improper installation, vandalism, insectinfestation, acts of God, unauthorized alteration or attachment to equipment other than our own; or (2) equipmentsubjected to improper use, service or repair by customer or any third party.

    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SETFORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. CANNOT DISCLAIM OREXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE ANYCLAIMS UNDER ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL EXPIRE ON EXPIRATION OF THEAPPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONGAN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. RAINBOWPLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. DOES NOT ASSUME, OR AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FORUS, ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF OUR PRODUCTS.

    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC.ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAYARISE FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF OUR EQUIPMENT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THEEXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVELIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

    IF ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS INVALID, VOID OR UNENFORCEABLE IN ANYINSTANCE OR RESPECT, THE UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION WILL BE SEVERED AND REFORMED TOEFFECT THE INTENT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, ANDTHE REMAINING PROVISIONS SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AND SHALL BEENFORCED TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

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    Limited One- & Five-Year Warranties

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

    PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED WARRANTY CARD TO US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF

    INSTALLATION OF YOUR PLAY SET. THIS WARRANTY CARD WILL BE USED ONLY FOR

    INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING PURPOSES AND TO VERIFY ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP OF YOUR

    PLAY SET.

    IMPORTANT: The wooden components in your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playgroundwill have imperfections. We remind you that seasonal checks and surface cracks, knot holes, andknots are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. Such imperfections not resultingin structural failure are not covered under this warranty.

    For prompt warranty service, contact:Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.

    500 Rainbow ParkwayBrookings, SD 57006

    1-888-201-1570or E-Mail us at:

    [email protected]

    Web: www.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com

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    Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.500 Rainbow ParkwayBrookings, SD 57006

    PlaceStampHere

    If you would like to order replacement parts,please contact Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.

    at: 1-888-201-1570 or Email us at:

    [email protected]

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    SerialNumber___

    ___________

    SerialN

    umber______________

    To validate your warranty, you need to registeryour Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground.

    You can register online atwww.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com or

    complete this form and mail it to us.

    If you have any questions regarding your play system,or are in need of replacement parts, please contact

    Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. customer service centerat 1-888-201-1570 or write to:

    Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.500 Rainbow ParkwayBrookings, SD 57006

    Email:[email protected]

    www.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com

    RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMERREGISTRATION CARD

    Thank You... for purchasing your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc play set. Complete the form and mailit to us or register online to validate your warranty.

    1. Name________________________ Address______________________________________

    City____________________ State______ Zip_________ Phone (____)______________

    2. Number of children in family______ Ages_________________________________________

    3. Where purchased_________________________ City_______________________________

    State______ Purchase Date_______________

    4. Overall product satisfaction: __Excellent __Good __Fair __Poor

    5. How would you rate the quality of the instructions: _Excellent _Good _Fair _Poor

    6. How would you rate the quality of the packaging: _Excellent _Good _Fair _Poor

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