Creative Playthings SJ951-102 User manual

#10 x 1-5/8" Screw
#10 x 2" Screw
MODEL SJ951-102
ASSEMBLY MANUAL CONNECTING BRIDGE
All hardware on this set is specially
coated for corrosion resistance. If non-
Creative Playthings hardware is used, it
MUST be galvanized or stainless steel.
COMPONENTS
FASTENERS
Review the original play set assembly manual and owners manual before assembly.
illustration #1
TOOLS REQUIRED
Pencil
3/8" Drill
Tape Measure
1/2" Socket Wrench
Phillips Screw Driver Drill
Saw
Appropriate Stain
17 31536-102 Bridge Board 5/4 x 6 x 20-7/8"
20 32404-102 Wall Slat 5/4 x 6 x 31-1/2"
2 32612-102 Bridge Bottom Rail 2 x 6 x 92"
2 32613-102 Bridge Hand Rail 2 x 6 x 92"
2 32614-102 Bridge Cleat 2 x 3 x 92"
4 32615-102 Bridge Post 4 x 4 x 38-7/8"
42 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16"
42 12017-206 Lock Washer 5/16"
42 17001-105 Weld Nut 5/16"
10 17003-811 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 2"
28 17003-1611 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4"
4 17003-2211 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2"
80 17020-115 Screw #10 x 1-5/8"
68 17020-107 Screw #10 x 2"
38 15081-704 1" Hole Cap - Brown
Flat Washer
5/16 x 2" Hex Bolt
5/16 x 4" Hex Bolt
5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex Bolt
Weld Nut
Hole Cap
Lock
Washer

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BRIDGEASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2 - Cut Away Platform Support:
The purpose of this step is to eliminate tripping while
entering the bridge. Locate one Bridge Platform Board and
use its length as a guide. There should be a distance of
approximately 1-3/8" from the edges of the Bridge Platform
Board to the marks made in STEP 1. Mark the length of the
Bridge Platform Board onto the Platform Support. Notch the
Platform Support between the marks using a saw, as shown.
The bottom of the notch should be level with the surface of
the Platform Boards. Repeat this process on the adjacent
gym tower.
Note: Please pay special attention when making the marks.
The placement of the marks will affect the assembly of the
bridge. Remember to stain the cut away surfaces.
STEP 3 - Install Bridge Posts:
Locate two Bridge Posts and align them against the marks
made in STEP 1. The side with a greater space between two
countersunk holes should face directly away fom the gym.
The Right Bridge Post should have the side with shorter
distance between two countersunk holes face to the right,
and the Left Bridge Post should have countersunk holes face
to the left. Mark the position of the holes in the Bridge Posts
onto the Platform Support and Top Rail. Drill 3/8" diameter
holes through the wood at marks made. Fasten each Bridge
Post to the gym tower using four 5/16 x 4" Hex Assemblies
(A Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt, one Lock
Washer, one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut). Repeat the
process on the other tower.
Note: Make sure there are no obstructions behind the
Platform Support before drilling through. Top Rail has been omitted for clarity. illustration #4
STEP 1 - Preparation:
Locate one Bridge Rail and use its length as a guide to
place the two gym towers (Approx. 8ft. apart). The Bridge
can be mounted on any side of each gym tower that is clear
of obstructions (ie: Swing accessories, Ladder, Slides etc.).
Locate two Bridge Posts and align them against the Top Rail
and Bottom Rail of the gym tower at the desired position. The
distance between the Bridge Posts should be approximately
23-5/8" (as shown in Illustration 2). Mark the placement on
the Top Rail and Bottom Rail. Be aware of any obstructions
behind the Platform Support that could interfere with the
attachment of the Bridge Posts (see STEP 3). Remove Wall
Slats between the Bridge Posts.
Repeat this process with the other gym tower.
Note: Make sure the marks are square, this will effect the
proper alignment of the Bridge.
illustration #3
illustration #2
23-5/8"
1-3/8" 1-3/8"
1-7/8"
23-5/8"

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BRIDGE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 4 - Install Bridge Rail:
Locate two Bridge Rails and align the top hole on the Bridge
Rails to the second hole from the bottom of the Bridge Posts.
Fasten each Bridge Rails to the Bridge Post using two
5/16 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies (As shown in illustration 5).
STEP 5 - Install Bridge Cleats:
Locate two Bridge Cleats and align them inside of the Bridge
Rails. Fasten each Bridge Cleat to the Bridge Rail using
ve 5/16 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies for the middle ve holes
and use two 5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies through the
bottom holes of the Bridge Post.
Step 6 - Install Bridge Boards:
Locate 17 Bridge Boards and space them evenly across the
Bridge Cleats. Secure the Bridge Boards onto the Bridge
Cleats using four #10 x 2" Screws each.
illustration #7
Top Rail has been omitted for clarity.
Top Rail has been omitted for clarity.
illustration #6
illustration #5

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BRIDGEASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 8 - Install Wall Slats:
Locate 20 Wall Slats and align them evenly against the
Hand Rails. The spaces between each Wall Slat should be
approximately 2-7/8". Secure each Wall Slat using four #10
x 1-5/8" Screws.
illustration #9
illustration #10
STEP 9 - Cut Away Top Rail:
Note: Only cut away the Top Rail if the gym tower has a
Wooden Roof.
Make marks on the Top Rail ush with the inside of the
Hand Rails. Use the Circular Saw to cut away the Top Rail
to create a entrance.
Remember to stain the cut away surfaces.
STEP 10 - Hole Caps:
Insert Hole Caps into the counter-bored holes on the Bridge
Posts and Bridge Rails.
Top Rail has been omitted for clarity.
illustration #8
STEP 7 - Install Hand Rails:
Locate two Hand Rails and align the holes to the holes on
the Bridge Posts. Fasten the Hand Rails to the Bridge Posts
using four 5/16 x 4" Hex Assemblies each.
Top Rail has been omitted for clarity.
Note: Only cut away the Top Rail if the
gym tower has a Wooden Roof.