Bear Playgrounds 1525 User manual

Model: 1525
(BOXES: 1525 wood box, 1525
Hardware box & 2 Windows
REV: 2.17.2015
Note: Crown and Flags shown come with your playset.
These items are not included with the 1525 kit.
Treehouse Add On Kit

***IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR TREEHOUSE KIT PLAYSETS***
Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning construction, this is very important. The
“Treehouse Add On Kit” (1525) box will require you to deviate slightly from the standard kit
instructions.
Typical deviations include:
1) The Telescope that is usually on the front of the set on the Front face board (arched board)
must be moved to another location on the set. Additional instructions to mount the Telescope to
a 2 x 4 or a 4 x 4 are included in the play set Appendix or with the “Treehouse Add On Kit”
manual. Mount the Telescope along the top of any of the railings that do not interfere with any
areas that are activity openings.
2) The Roof Peak Support Triangle, the Sun/Sun Support, Plastic Crown and the Sun Rays should
be left off the front of the play set. This is the area where the “Treehouse Add On Kit”will be
added.
3) Flag Kits which normally reside on the front of the front corner posts at the top should be
relocated to the front slats on the “Treehouse Add On Kit”
Leftover Parts Include:
1 –2 x 6 x 10-5/8” Sun (2-6-1063-S)
1 –5/4 x 3 x 42” Sun Support (125-3-4200-SS)
Wood/Accessory and Hardware Lists:
These lists for the “Treehouse Add On Kit”are in the Appendix at the end of your play set
instruction manual or they are included with this sheet.
Steps to complete the “Treehouse Add On Kit”:
The instruction steps for the “Treehouse Add On Kit”are in the Appendix at the end of your play
set instruction manual or they are included with this sheet.
If you are adding the “Treehouse Add On Kit” to a playset that is already built:
It will be necessary to remove the Flags, Sun Support, Sun, Sun Rays and Plastic Crown from the
front side of your playset wood roof. Keep these pieces and hardware since most will be reused
during the construction process.
Fill in the holes in the corner posts from the Flags with clear silicone (not included). If you wish to
fill the holes with a fastener then use #8 x 1”countersunk head screws with silicone in each hole.
You will need to purchase these screws at your local home center if you choose this option.
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General Information……………………………………….......…….............................Page 4
Denitions……..……………………………………….................................................Page 5
Board Identication..................................................................................................Page 6
Pre-Drill Lag Screw Directions…………………………………….................……......Page 7
Tool List and Kit Contents ……………………..…………………………..……..........Page 8
Hardware, Wood and Accessories………....……………….…………...…........ Pages 9-12
Assembling The Roof Panels……………………………...…..……..…….............…. Step 1
Roof Peak Support.……………………..……........................................................... Step 2
Mounting Roof Sections to Play Set…….……………………..……......................… Step 3
Roof Peak……...……………………….………......................................................... Step 4
Sun Support……………………………………………………..................................... Step 5
Sun Rays……………...…………………………….…................................................ Step 6
Wall Panel Boards………………………………………………………….....……........ Step 7
Plastic Windows……………………………………………………….…….…….......... Step 8
Wall Panel Boards………………………………………………………………............. Step 9
Flag Kit.............................................................................................……...….........Step 10
Telescope Instructions to relocate………………………………………........... Pages 23-24
PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Info to Review Before Installation
• Depending on your experience, assembly of the playset can take as little as 6 hours
up to 24 hours, depending on size, after inventory of parts; therefore, we recommend
you set aside a full two days for assembly.
• Identify all of the parts for your play set. Empty each box and lay out boards so you
can see each part. Your instruction book will have detailed drawings that will make it
easy for you to recognize individual parts. Keep all hardware and metal parts separate
from wooden pieces.
• After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make sure
there are no broken boards.
• Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid surface
so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and familiarize you
with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.
• Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as knots, surface cracks, etc…
We reject parts that are structurally defective. We use a high quality lumber in our
structures; however, you should inspect each part for splinters or rough spots and sand
them smooth to prevent injury.
• After familiarizing yourself with all of the components, read all instructions thoroughly.
Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand the
installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.
• Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each bolt and screw.
• Never tighten hardware completely at rst. It helps to have some adjustment for bolt
alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square, tighten
each joint.
• After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and every
board is secure. Wood will expand and contract with the seasons.
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Counter-Sunk Hole
Through Hole
This page is a list of denitions and explanations used throughout our
instructions to aid you in the assembly of your play set.
Offset Holes- Throughout the installation procedures we will refer to parts with offset
holes. This refers to the orientation of the holes on the board. An offset hole is one that
is closer to one side than it is the other or in other words, it is not centered on the board.
In the procedures you will be instructed to attach the boards with the holes offset up or
with the holes offset down. This refers to which side of the board the hole/holes should
be closer to. Offset holes up= hole/holes will be closer to the top of the board. Offset
holes down= hole/holes will be closer to the bottom of the board. Note: some parts do
not have offset holes, but instead the holes are on center. Therefore there will not be
any reference on how to offset these parts.
EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP
EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN
Counter-sunk holes - Many of the parts that will be used have counter-sunk holes. A
counter-sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a through hole, but does not extend
through the wood it’s self. When using a counter-sunk hole the bolt will be inserted
through the through hole and either the head of the bolt and washer or nut and washer
will occupy the counter sunk hole.
Lag Screws- Lag screws are used in the construction of our play sets to enhance
the structural integrity of the unit. There will not be predrilled holes in the post for lag
screw installation. Lag screws are self-tapping, though if you are using a manual socket
wrench it may be advantageous to pre-drill a hole rst. Instructions for this are provided
on a separate page in the front of the manual. Be sure to tighten the lags completely
when driving them in by hand. Power tools such as a heavy duty impact driver or large
power drill should have enough torque to drive in the lag screws, but make sure not to
over tighten as this can cause the threads to “strip out” in the post.
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36" LENGTH
3 3
8" WIDTH
13
8"
THICKNESS
BOARD IDENTIFICATION
2-4-3600-BPB
1. On the end of each board there should be a small white tag that is stapled into place.
2. This white identifcation tag displays the thickness, width, length and an abbreviated
description of the part.
Example: a tag reads "2-4-3600-BPB"
The 2 is the thickness of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 1-•
1/2" for the thickness. We "remill" that lumber to 1-3/8" thick.
The 4 is the width of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 3-•
1/2" for the width. We "remill" that lumber to 3-3/8" wide.
Note: sometimes the width will be smaller than 3-3/8" because:
A) We need the width of the part to fit into a certain area of the play set.
B) We need the designation to be simple.
The 3600 is the length of the board. It means the board is 36 inches long. If the code•
were 3625 then the board is 36-1/4" in length.
The "BPB" abbreviation stands for "Bottom Panel Board". The wood part bill of materials•
in the instructions has a description which will match the abbreviation closely.
In the event that there is no tag on a wood part measure the part then:•
A)Use the measurements and compare them to the wood list at the front of the
instructions to identify it.
B)Look at the holes on the wood part and compare them to the pictures in the wood
list.
C)Look to see if the holes are centered or if they are offset up or offset down.
This should help you identify any parts that have missing tags. In the event that you
cannot identify a board please email us for assistance.
TAG
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2 x 4 board
Corner post
Corner Post
4 x 4 board
PRE-DRILL LAG SCREW DIRECTIONS
posts with an 11/64" drill bit. Remove the
holes in the 4 x 4 board into the corner
right. Install the 4 x 4 board.
to drill the holes to a total depth of 2-5/16" as shown at
4 x 4 board. Continue to drill the holes to
a total depth of 2-13/16" as shown at the
the right. Install the 2 x 4 board.
board into position. Spot drill through the
below. Place the board into position. Spot Drill through
the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with
Example 5/16" diameter x 3-1/2" lag screw
the right. Install the 2 x 4 board.
This would be like the 2 x 4 board installation shown
drill the holes to a total depth of 2-5/16" as shown at
an 9/64" drill bit. Remove the 2 x 4 board. Continue to
Example: 3/8" diameter x 3-1/2" lag screw
This would be like the 2 x 4 board installation shown
below. Place the board into position. Spot Drill through
the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with
an 11/64" drill bit. Remove the 2 x 4 board. Continue
Example 3/8" diameter x 5" lag screw
This would be like the 4 x 4 board
installation shown below. Place the
LAG SCREW DIAMETER DRILL BIT SIZE
5/16" DIAMETER 9/64"
3/8" DIAMETER 11/64"
Pre-drilling holes for lag screws will make it easier to drive the screws in by hand.
"Jobber" length drill bits are available in sizes that are longer than standard drill bits and
those are ideal for the job. When using the drill bit you will have to "spot" drill the post
and then remove the board you are attaching to finish drilling the hole.
Pay attention to the DIAMETER of the lag screw you are installing. Your playset may
come with two different diameter lag screws. Each diameter will require a different size
drill bit. When installing lag screws DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Corner Post
2 x 4 board
4 x 4 board
Corner Post
7"3 16
"
16
2 5
16
15
4 "
2 13
16 "
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REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided)
___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/8”, 9/64”
___ ½” Wrench and Socket
___ ½” Deep Well Socket
___ Level
___ Tape Measure
___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill)
___ Hammer
___ Pencil
KIT CONTENTS
Swings, Slides, Accessories:
___ (Qty ) Description
___ (2) Plastic Windows
Hardware:
see following pages
Wood Components:
see following pages
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#8 X 2"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 18
#8 X 2-1/2"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 8
QTY: 2
QTY: 2
LAG SCREW
WOOD SCREW
#8 X 3"
5/16" X 3-1/2"
5/16" WASHER
QTY: 2
#8 X 1-1/4"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 32
1525 HARDWARE
PAGE 1 OF 1
11/18/2014 S.O. #8 X 1-1/2"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 92
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9
1
4
3
2
5
6
7
USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN
ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.
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1 X 4 X 20.25"
2
WALL PANEL
BOARD
1-4-2025-WPB
1-4-1000-WPB
1
BOARD
WALL PANEL
1 X 4 X 10.00"
1-3-1150-WTB 4
TOP/BOTTOM
WINDOW
1 X 3 X 11.50"
1-3-1406-WPB 2
BOARD
WALL PANEL
1 X 3 X 14.06"
1-4-2175-WPB 2
BOARD
WALL PANEL
1 X 4 X 21.75"
1-2-0988-WPB 3
2
BOARD
WALL PANEL
1 X 2 X 9.88"
1 X 4 X 20.50"
WALL PANEL
BOARD
1-4-2050-WPB
DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.
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1 X 4 X 18.25"
1
WALL PANEL
BOARD
1-4-1825-WPB
2-4-5113-RSR
1
RIGHT
ROOF SUPPORT
1-5-0688-RP
1
ROOF PEAK
1 X 5 X 6.88"
2-6-1363-S
1
1
SUN
2 X 6 X 13.63"
2-3-3570-SS
2
SUN SUPPORT
2 X 3 X 35.70"
2 X 4 X 51.13"
2 X 4 X 51.13"
ROOF SUPPORT
LEFT
2-4-5113-RSL
DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.
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BOX
RIGHT ASSEMBLY
07-0013
ROOF PANEL
PANEL
1
4-10-4350-RPLA
4-10-4350-RPRA
1525 HARDWARE BOX
1
4 X 10 X 43.50"
ROOF PANEL
LEFT ASSEMBLY
4 X 10 X 43.50"
WINDOW
HARDWARE 1
2
PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.
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90.00°
STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE ROOF PANELS
1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 51.13" ROOF SUPPORT LEFT AND THE 4 X 10 X 43.50" ROOF PANEL LEFT
ASSEMBLY. MOUNT THE ROOF PANEL LEFT ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORT LEFT.
ROOF SECTION RIGHT
RIGHT
ROOF SUPPORT
COUNTERBORED HOLE
#8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW
BATTEN TOP
BATTEN BOTTOM
ROOF SUPPORT
SIDE VIEW
MUST BE TIGHT
FRONT VIEW
FLUSH
3: ATTACH USING #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE-DRILLED
HOLES INTO THE ROOF SUPPORT.
1 - 3 FOR THE ROOF SECTION RIGHT.
ROOF SECTION LEFT
4 X 10 X 43.50" ROOF PANEL RIGHT ASSEMBLY. REPEAT SUB STEP
4: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 51.13" ROOF SUPPORT RIGHT AND THE
ROOF SUPPORT LEFT
COUNTERBORED HOLE
#8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW
(ANGLED END)
TOP
(ANGLED END)
TOP
4 X 10 X 43.50" ROOF PANEL LEFT
2: MAKE SURE THE ANGLED ENDS ARE FLUSH,
AND THE BATTEN BOTTOM IS TIGHT AGAINST THE
INSIDE FACE OF
THE ROOF SUPPORT.
2 X 4 X 51.13" ROOF PANEL SUPPORT LEFT
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(FROM 1503 BOX)
ROOF SECTION RIGHT
5/4 X 6 X 10" ROOF
PEAK SUPPORT
ROOF SECTION LEFT
STEP 2: ROOF PEAK SUPPORT
1:FIND ONE 5/4 X 6 X 10" ROOF PEAK SUPPORT FROM THE 1503 BOX. LAY THE ROOF SECTION
LEFT AND THE ROOF SECTION RIGHT ON A FLAT SURFACE. ALIGN THE ANGLED ENDS FLUSH WITH
ONE ANOTHER.
2: PLACE THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS, MAKE SURE THE ROOF
PEAK SUPPORT TOP EDGES ARE FLUSH AGAINST THE BOTTOM FACE OF THE OVER HANGING
ROOF BOARDS. FASTEN USING FOUR #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE DRILLED HOLES
INTO THE ROOF SUPPORTS.
#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW
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ROOF SECTION
TOP BATTEN
REAR INSIDE OF PLAY SET
SUPPORT
#8 X 2-1/2"
WOOD SCREW
PLAY SET ROOF ROOF SUPPORTS
REMOVED FOR
CLARITY.
CORNER POST
SIDE INSIDE VIEW LAG SCREW
PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORT
ROOF SECTION
ASSEMBLY
#8 X 2-1/2"
WOOD SCREW
5/16 X 3-1/2"
TOP BATTEN
ROOF SECTION
5/16" WASHER
5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW
FRONT OF PLAY SET
ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY
PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORT
ROOF SUPPORT
5/16" WASHER
PLAY SET
CORNER POST
3: FASTEN THE ROOF SECTION TO THE PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORTS USING SIX #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD
SCREWS THROUGH THE TOP BATTEN PRE-DRILLED HOLES.
2: SECURE THE ROOF SECTION TO THE CORNER POSTS USING TWO 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS
AND 5/16" WASHER THROUGH THE COUNTER SUNK HOLES LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM ENDS OF
STEP 3: MOUNTING ROOF SECTIONS TO PLAY SET
THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY ROOF SUPPORTS.
1: MOUNT THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY TO THE FRONT OF THE PLAY SET. SLIDE THE ROOF
SECTION UNTIL IT IS FLUSH UP AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORTS, MAKE
SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS IN BETWEEN.
ROOF BOARDS
REMOVED FOR
CLARITY
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STEP 4: ROOF PEAK
GENERIC PLAY SET
1: MOUNT THE 1 X 5 X 6.88" ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY, FLUSH WITH
THE PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORTS. FASTEN USING TWO #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
#8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREW
PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORT
1 X 5 X 6.88" ROOF PEAK
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STEP 5: SUN SUPPORT
1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 13-5/8" SUN CENTERED ON TOP OF THE 2 X 3 X 35.70" SUN SUPPORT. FASTEN
THE SUN TO THE SUN SUPPORT WITH TWO #8 X 3" WOOD SCREWS.
2: PLACE THE ASSEMBLY MADE IN THE PREVIOUS SUB-STEP IN BETWEEN THE ROOF SUPPORTS.
FASTEN USING #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES ON EACH END,
MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS IN BETWEEN THE SUN SUPPORT AND THE ROOF SUPPORT.
2 X 3 X 35.70" SUN SUPPORT
ROOF SUPPORT
#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW
2 X 6 X 13-5/8" SUN
#8 X 3" WOOD SCREW
2 X 3 X 35.70" SUN SUPPORT
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STEP 6: SUN RAYS
1: CENTER THE 5/4 X 1-1/2 X 16" LARGE RAY ONTO THE SUN AND THE ROOF SUPPORT BOARDS
UP AGAINST THE BOTTOM ROOF BATTENS AND FASTEN WITH TWO #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.
2: EQUALLY SPACE THE 5/4 X 1-1/2 X 10" SMALL RAYS BETWEEN THE LARGE RAY AND THE SUN
SUPPORT UP AGAINST THE BOTTOM BATTEN (THREE ON EACH SIDE OF THE LARGE RAY). USE
TWO #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS TO FASTEN EACH SMALL RAY TO THE ROOF SUPPORT AND THE
SUN.
INSIDE VIEW
SUN SUPPORT
SUN (FROM 1503 BOX)
ROOF SUPPORT
#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW
5/4 X 1-1/2 X 10" SMALL RAY
(FROM 1503 BOX)
5/4 X 1-1/2 X 16" LARGE RAY
BOTTOM BATTEN
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STEP 7: WALL PANEL BOARDS
1: MOUNT THE 1 X 4 X 20.25" WALL PANEL BOARD ABOVE THE PLAY SET CENTER POST. THE END WITH TWO
PRE-DRILLED HOLES SHOULD BE OFFSET TO THE TOP. MAKE SURE IT IS STRAIGHT VERTICALLY AND FASTEN IT
TO THE SUN SUPPORT USING TWO #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.
2: MOUNT ONE 1 X 4 X 20.50" WALL PANEL BOARD ON EACH SIDE OF THE CENTER BOARD PREVIOUSLY
INSTALLED. THE BOTTOM END MUST BE 27-3/8" FROM THE TOP OF THE PLAY SET DECK BOARDS. FASTEN IT
TO THE SUN SUPPORT AND PLAY SET FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD USING TWO #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS
ON EACH END PER BOARD.
3: MOUNT THE 1 X 2 X 9.88" WALL PANEL BOARD HORIZONTALLY ABOVE THE PLAY SET CENTER POST
CENTERED BETWEEN THE WALL PANEL BOARDS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED, FASTEN USING SIX #8 X 1-1/4"
WOOD SCREWS.
4: MOUNT THE 1 X 3 X 11.50" WINDOW TOP/BOTTOM USING THE
DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM. MAKE SURE THE
PRE-DRILLED HOLES ARE OFFSET UP ON THE TOP BOARDS,
AND OFFSET DOWN ON THE BOTTOM BOARDS. FASTEN USING
TWO #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS PER BOARD.
5: MOUNT THE 1 X 4 X 21.75" WALL PANEL BOARD NEXT TO THE
WINDOW TOP/ BOTTOM BOARDS, FOLLOW THE DIMENSIONS
SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM. FASTEN IT USING FOUR
#8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS PER BOARD.
#8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREW
1 X 2 X 9.88" WALL PANEL BOARD
1 X 3 X 11.50"
WINDOW
PANEL BOARD
WALL
PANEL BOARD
(2)
1 X 4 X 21.75"
PANEL BOARD
PANEL BOARD
(2)
1 X 4 X 20.50"
WALL
WOOD SCREW
(1)
1 X 4 X 20.25"
PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORT
BOTTOM BATTEN
(1)
1 X 2 X 9.88"
PLAY SET DECK BOARDS
PLAY SET CENTER POST
#8 X 1-1/2"
PLAY SET FRONT TOP
ROOF SUPPORT
(4)
TOP / BOTTOM
WALL
PANEL BOARD
WALL
1 X 4 X 21.75"
WALL
PANEL BOARD
(2)
1
27-3/8"
2"
11-5/8"
1414 1
2"
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CROWN
FRONT OF PLAY SET
PLASTIC WINDOW
#8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREW
1/2" 1/2"
1"
STEP 8: PLASTIC WINDOWS
1: PLACE EACH PLASTIC WINDOW INTO THE FRONT OPENINGS, WITH THE 1" WIDE SECTION OF THE
WINDOW FRAME AT THE TOP. ATTACH EACH WINDOW WITH FOUR #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
2: PLACE THE CROWN OVER THE SUN PIECE ON THE FRONT OF THE PLAY SET ABOVE THE PLASTIC
WINDOWS.
3: ATTACH THE CROWN TO THE SUN WITH #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
SUN SUPPORT
1 X 4 X 21.75" WALL PANEL BOARD
1 X 3 X 11.50" WINDOW TOP / BOTTOM BOARD
WOOD SCREW
1 X 3 X 11.50" WINDOW TOP / BOTTOM BOARD
#8 X 1-1/4"
(2)
1 X 4 X 20.50" WALL PANEL BOARD
PLASTIC WINDOW
PLAY SET FRONT TOP
PANEL BOARD
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