Gorilla Playsets Riverview 801N User manual

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190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
www.gorillaplaysets.com
Riverview
Model: 801N
(BOXES: 801N-1, 801N-2,
1513, RV, 120 & Slide Box
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Please inspect and inventory all parts immediately upon accepting delivery. Use the
inventory pages in the manual to make sure you have received all necessary parts.
The quickest method to get any parts that are missing or damaged is to use our “Quick
Response Center” located at:
www.gorillaplaysets.com/support
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECTLY.
THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE
PLACE WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED. CHECK FOR REVISED INSTRUC-
TIONS AT:
www.gorillaplaysets.com/manuals

GORILLA PLAYSETS WARRANTY – 2015
Gorilla Playsets® (“Gorilla”) warrants its play sets to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under
normal use and conditions, for 10 years for above ground structural wood components and for one year for all
other components (e.g., swings, hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.).
Gorilla warrants all remaining products, including but not limited to its , Free Standing Swing Set, Free Standing
Tire Swing, See-Saw, Children’s Picnic Table with Umbrella, Play-Zee-Bo™, Cedar Toy Chest and spring riders to be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 year.
Cosmetic imperfections and natural tendencies of wood such as peeling, splintering, warping, seasonal checking
or cracking, knots or knot holes, etc. are normal characteristics of all outdoor wooden play equipment and are
not covered by this warranty. Checks or cracks in wood components that do not affect the intended function of
the part, piece or overall swing set are not covered under this warranty.
Wood rot or decay that develops because the product was installed in an area with poor drainage is not covered
under this warranty. Lumber that has been damaged by wood boring bees, or conditions that develop as a result of
faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty. Fading of stain, discoloration or
mold on any wood part or accessory is not covered by this warranty. Cracks in plastic components, surface rust on
hardware and chips on powder coated materials are not considered defects in material as long as they do not
affect the functionality or structural integrity of the part or component.
It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the swing set. This includes but is not limited to staining and sealing
the lumber as needed and regular inspection to be sure all hardware is tight. Instructions for proper
maintenance can be found on Gorilla’s website. Imperfections or conditions that develop because of a failure to
properly maintain the swing set are not covered by this warranty.
Gorilla will, at its discretion, replace any above ground part within the stated warranty period that is defective in
workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may
be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to Gorilla Playsets • 190 Etowah
Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 • 1-800-882-0272 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must
include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase. In addition, within the first 30 days from the date of
purchase, Gorilla will replace any parts discovered to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed and installed at a
residential, single-family dwelling. This warranty is void if the product is used in a commercial, institutional or
multi-family setting. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or (a) products that have been damaged
by acts of God and/or nature, negligence, misuse or accident; (b) products that have been modified or repaired
by unauthorized persons; (c) the cost of labor; or (d) the cost of shipping any replacement product or part.
GORILLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GORILLA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This
warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to the owners of the product subsequent to the original
purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so these restrictions may not be applicable to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES
This product is recommended for use by children ages 3-11. This product is intended
for residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety surface
such as mulch or recycled tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from
falls. Also a 6 foot safety zone should be used around the entire play set.
As with any home project, good judgment and respect for power tools will greatly
reduce the risk of injury. Gorilla recommends you follow all tool manufacturers’ safety
guidelines. Always wear eye protection and safety gloves to prevent injury. In several
phases of construction two people may be required for lifting and securing of lumber.
While the play set is being constructed, please keep children off the equipment until the
project is complete. Bolts and screw heads should be checked regularly for tightness.
The ground ladder, rope ladder, slide, swings and other areas where children spend a
majority of their playtime should be checked more frequently.
Gorilla shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or
injuries that result from building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is
recommended anytime a play set is being used.
WEIGHT LIMITS FOR GORILLA PLAYSETS
• FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT
• SWING BELT: 225 LBS.
• GLIDER SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD. UP TO 140 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT.
• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.
• FULL BUCKET SWING/ HALF BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.
• HEAVY DUTY TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 85 LBS.
• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.
• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT
• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.
• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.
• CLIMBING RAMP: 150 LBS.
• MONKEY BARS: 175 LBS.
• ALL SLIDES: 150 LBS.
Gorilla recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded.
Failure to adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the play
set and injury to the users.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Gorilla Playsets manufactures
the nest quality products that
are designed for outstanding
strength and durability. We
back our products with an
unparalleled warranty. In the
unlikely event that you will need
to contact us about covered
repairs, we must have a valid
Warranty Registraon on le.
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
Congratulations! You have just purchase one of the finest residential wooden swing sets available today. As
with any wooden product that spends its entire life outside, in varying elements, it is important to know what to
expect with your new swing set so that your family can enjoy it for many years.
As your swing set acclimates to its new environment, natural characteristics of the wood can show in the form
of checks, or “cracks” in the lumber. In almost all cases this is normal and it will not affect the structural
integrity of your play set and is not covered under warranty.
KEEPING YOUR PLAYSET LIKE NEW
MUST DO’s
The following owner responsibilities are crucial to the safety, integrity and aesthetic appeal of your
swing set and may affect the warranty if not adhered to.
WITHIN 60 DAYS
• Check and tighten Hex Bolts/T-nuts, Carriage Bolts/Lock-nuts, and Lag Screws within the first 60 days and
then twice annually –once before each season and then once during the season.
WITHIN 90 DAYS
• Apply a sealant or semi-transparent stain with sealant within the first 90 days of owning the swing set. Our
own Stain/sealant is available online here: http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Playground-Sealant-p/10-0003.htm
Oil based stain or water based stain may be used. Should you choose to use other stain we suggest asking
the product covering specialists at any number of specialty paint stores or home improvement centers for a
product that would work best for your local environment. ** TIP –while the set is new, take a small board from
to the store with you so they can color match the tint of the stain or sealant.
SEASONAL REMINDERS
•If your area experiences regular snowfall, remove your fabric tarp/canopy to avoid stretching, sagging or
tearing of the material. Store it inside, folded up, and it will be as good as new when winter is over.
•If your area experiences extremely cold temperatures, remove swing belts and other pliable features to
prolong the lifespan of these play activities.
OTHER TIPS
• Spray swing hangers with Pam, Mazola or olive oil to stop squeaking; do not use petroleum based products
such as WD-40 or motor oil.
• To repel yellow jackets and wasps, use a cotton ball and dab interior wooden corners underneath the play set
deck with a liquid dish soap. Avoid using insecticides.
•To speed up the slide wipe the center of slide with wax paper every 2 - 3 weeks.
For additional safety and maintenance guidelines, please visit our website.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
CUSTOMER MUST READ AND RETAIN
Please go to the following links and read important SAFETY information prior
to using your new play structure.
http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Swing-Set-Safety-s/85.htm
https://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Maintenance-s/129.htm
http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/manuals.html (Click on your specific model)
http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Warranty-s/82.htm
NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements
and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious injury. Please review these safety rules
regularly with your children.
WARNING:
Children must NOT use this play set until it has been
completely assembled and inspected by an adult to
ensure it has been properly installed.
Gorilla Playsets
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA. 30114

Model: 801N
(BOXES: 801N-1, 801N-2,
1513, RV, 120 & Slide Box)
REV: 3.17.2015

Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......….........................…...............Pages 3-6
Leeling Fort General Information and Denitions............................................Pages 8
Ho to Install TNuts Board Identication Predrill Lag Scre Directions and
Swing Beam Loading..............................................………………….............................Pages 9-13
Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents........................................................... Pages 14-15
Hardare Lumer and Accessory Checlists............................................................ Pages 131
Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts...…………………………………..………........….................... Step 1
Framing Fort……………………………………..…………………………..…..............…..... Steps 2-6
Mounting Dec Spacers Bottom Panel Boards and Dec Boards...................................Steps 710
Building and Mounting Roc Wall and Ladder....................... Steps 1117
Installing Front and Side Panel Slats and Tic Tac Toe Supports ...................................Steps 1820
Swing Beam Assembly………………………………………………………......................Steps 21-27
Roof Assembly..............................................................................................................Steps 28-34
Attaching Front Top Panel Slats Rear Panel Slats Rear Panel Boards....................... Steps 3537
Attaching Windo Supports Windos Panel Slats and Sun Pieces............................Steps 3840
Tic Tac Toe Panel assemly and installation......................................................... Step 41
Sun Sun Ray and Sunurst Screen installation................................................ Steps 4244
Picnic Tale Support and Picnic Tale Seat/Top installation..........................................Steps 454
Bottom Panel Slat and Arched Side Top Board installation............................................Steps 5051
Chimney and Dormer Assemly and installation..................................................................Step 52
Mounting Slide.………………………………………………………….....……….................... Step 53
Installing Climing Rope Plastic Flags Telescope Steering Wheel.............................. Step 5457
Attaching Safety Handles Hanging Sings Rope Ladder installation..........................Steps 581
Attaching Cron Ground Staes and Name Plate........................................................Steps 24
Appendi  Dormer and Chimney Instructions............................................................Page 8108
PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY!
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:
NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the
following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious
or fatal injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your
children.
• This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants ho hae a comined eight not
eceeding 800 pounds on the eleated oor 3 occupants ho hae a comined eight
of 425 pounds on the sing area for a total Unit capacity of 7 occupants ho hae a
comined eight of 1225. This eight does not include any picnic tale areas.
• Onsite adult superision is reuired.
• Teach children not to al close to in front of ehind or eteen moing sings or
other moing playground euipment.
• Teach children to sit in and neer stand on sings
• Teach children not to tist the chains and ropes and not to loop them oer the sing
eam since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
• Teach children not to ump from sings or other playground euipment in motion.
• Teach children not to push empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious
inury.
• Teach children to sit in the center of the sings ith their full eight on the seats.
• Teach children not to use the euipment in a manner other than intended.
• Teach children to alays go don slides feet rst. Neer slide headrst.
• Teach children to loo efore they slide to mae sure no one is at the ottom.
• Teach children to neer run up a slide as this increases their chances of falling.
• The parents should hae the children dress appropriately ith elltting shoes. Loose
clothing such as scares and ponchos should not e orn. Alays tae off tie up or
tuc in cords and drastrings on childrens clothing. These things can get caught on
playground euipment and strangle a child.
• Teach children not to clim hen the euipment is et.
• Teach children to neer ump from a fort dec. They should alays use the ladder
ramp or slide.
• Teach children to neer cral or al across the top of money ars or sing eam.
• Teach children to neer cral on top of a fort roof or on the outside of a tue slide.
• Verify that any suspended climing ropes chains or cales are secured at oth ends
and that they cannot e looped around an adult hand.
• Teach children not to attach items to the playground euipment that are not specically
designed for use ith the euipment such as ut not limited to ump ropes clothesline
pet leashes cales and chain as they may cause a strangulation haard.
• Teach children to neer rap their legs around sing chain.
• Teach children to neer slide don the sing chain.
• Teach children to remoe their ie or other sports helmet efore playing on the
playgound equipment.
• Teach children to NEVER loo at the sun or other right light through any accessory
such as ut not limited to a telescope periscope or inoculars.
WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set until it has been
completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure it has been
properly installed and the swing beam legs are anchored.

Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:
(continued)
Playgrounds should e inspected on a regular asis. If any of the folloing conditions are noted
they should e remoed corrected or repaired immediately to preent inuries.
• Hardare that is loose orn or that has protrusions or proections.
• Eposed euipment footings.
• Scattered deris litter rocs or tree roots.
• Splinters large cracs and decayed ood components.
• Deterioration and corrosion on structural components hich connect to the ground.
• Missing or damaged euipment components such as handholds guardrails sing seats.
• Chec all nuts and olts tice monthly during the usage season and tighten as reuired.
But not so tight that you crac the ood We recommend you chec the sing eam and
hardare often due to ood epansion and contraction. It is particularly important that this
procedure e folloed at the eginning of each season.
• Remoe plastic sing seats and tae indoors or do not use hen the temperature drops elo
32F. Reinstall sings and other sing euipment at the eginning of the usage season.
• Oil all metallic moing parts monthly during the usage period.
• Chec all coerings for olts and sharp edges tice monthly during usage season to e certain
they are in place. Replace hen necessary. It is especially important to do this at the eginning
of each ne season.
• Chec sing seats ropes cales and chains monthly during usage season for eidence of
deterioration. Replacement should e made of any sing seat that has deeloped cracs in the
plastic seats. Ropes cales and chains should e remoed and replaced if ecessie ear is
found. Contact us for arranted replacement parts.
• Sing chains rings ropes etcetera should alays e fastened to a rotating sing hanger.
NEVER attach a chain ring rope etcetera to a stationary hanger such as ut not limited to an
eye olt. Seere ear could occur leading to an inury.
• For rusted areas on metallic memers such as money ars hand supports racets etc.
sand and repaint using a non leadased paint meeting the reuirements of Title 1 C.F.R. Part
1303. These reuirements are aailale at: http://.cpsc.go/
• Inspect ood parts monthly. The grain of the ood sometimes ill lift in the dry season
causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may e necessary to maintain a safe playing
enironment. If you are treating your play set ith stain regularly it ill help preent seere
checing/splitting and other eather damage.
• Once or tice a year depending on your climate conditions you must apply some type of
protection sealant to the ood of your unit. Prior to the application of sealant lightly sand any
rough spots on your set. Please note this is a reuirement of your arranty.
• Creating and maintaining the play set on a leel location is ery important. As your children
play your play set ill sloly dig its ay into the soil and it is ery important that it settles
eenly. Mae sure the play set is leel and true once each year or at the eginning of each play
season.
• Tice a month during the usage season rae the playground protectie surfacing materials to
preent compaction and maintain appropriate depths. Replace the protectie surfacing materials
as required.
• Disposal Instructions: When the play set is no longer desired it should e disassemled and
disposed of in such aay that no unreasonale haards ill eist at the time the play set is
discarded.

Play Set Surfacing Recommendations:
Belo are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission CPSC offers from its Handoo for Pulic Playground Safety. The guide
can e donloaded in full at .cpsc.go/cpscpu/pus/325.pdf
1. Protective Surfacing  Since almost 0 of all inuries are caused y falls to the
ground protectie surfacing under and around all playground euipment is the most
critical safety factor on playgrounds.
Certain manufactured synthetic surfaces also are acceptale hoeer test data on
shoc asoring performance should e reuested from the manufacturer.
Asphalt and concrete are unacceptale. They do not hae any shoc asoring
properties. Similarly grass and turf should not e used. Their aility to asor shoc
during a fall can e reduced consideraly through ear and enironmental conditions.
Certain loosell surfacing materials are acceptale. Surfacing materials are acceptale
such as the types and depths shon in the tale.
Fall Heights and Materials
Type Of Material 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth
DouleShredded ar mulch  Fall Height 10 Fall Height 11 Fall Height
Wood Chips  Fall Height 7 Fall Height 12 Fall Height
Fine Sand 5 Fall Height 5 Fall Height  Fall Height
Shredded Tires 1012 Fall Height N/A N/A
Fine Gravel  Fall Height 7 Fall Height 10 Fall Height
This data is from tests conducted y independent testing laoratories on a inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples
produced y four manufacturers. The tests reported critical heights hich aried from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet. It is
recommended that persons seeing to install shredded tires as a protectie surface reuest test data from the supplier shoing the
critical height of the material hen it as tested in accordance ith ASTM F122.
It should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what
surfacing material is used.

2. Fall Zones  A fall one coered ith a protectie surfacing material is essential
under and around euipment here a child might fall. This area should e free of other
euipment and ostacles onto hich a child might fall. Stationary climing euipment
and slides should hae a fall one etending a Minimum of  in all directions from the
perimeter of the euipment.
Sings should hae a fall one etending a minimum of  from the outer edge of the
support structure on each side. The fall one in front and ac of the sing should
etend out a minimum distance of tice the height of the sing as measured from the
ground to the top of the sing support structure.
LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY
• Complete the steps hich ill e the asic frame of the fort. i.e. four corner posts ith
ase sand o oards and dec supports
• Position in the most leel area chosen for the play set eeping in mind the location
and sie of the sing eam ladder slides etc. that etend off the fort.
• Once the frame is in the nal position chec for ertical and horiontal leelness to
determine hich sides ill need to e dug into the ground to leel the play set.
• With a shoel score the ground around the outside edges of the sando oards on
the high side of the fort. This is the area that ill e dug in. Mae sure to score deep
enough the scored lines ill e your digging template.
• Push the frame off and aay from the scored area far enough to dig and remoe dirt
to reach the appropriate depth.
• Dig a channel along the scored lines for the ase of the fort corner post and
sando oards to rest into. Dig the channels to the same leel depth. The ottom
of the channels should e leel to each other so your frame doesnt teeter or roc
ecause the channels are uneen.
• Once you hae remoed enough grass and dirt slide/push the frame into the
channels. Place a leel on the ertical and horiontal oards of the frame to determine
if enough soil or too much as remoed.
• Repeat this process until the asic frame is plum and leel and in its nal position
efore completing the rest of the assemly.
• Measure to mae sure fort is suare.
Important: if you require a channel depth of more than 6”, then we
recommend you have your play set area professionally graded before
completing assembly.
Example Play area:
 Area to e scored and
channeled for leelness
The diagonal measure-
ments should e the
same from corner post to
corner post. If not adust
corner posts so that the
distance is eual.
Side View of
Playset Frame
Grade is the
Slanted Line)

General Info to Review Before Installation
• Depending on your eperience assemly of the playset can tae as little as  hours
up to 24 hours depending on sie after inentory of parts therefore e recommend
you set aside a full two days for assembly.
• Identify all of the parts for your play set. Empty each o and lay out oards so you
can see each part. Your instruction oo ill hae detailed draings that ill mae it
easy for you to recognie indiidual parts. Keep all hardare and metal parts separate
from ooden pieces.
• After eerything is laid out chec carefully to ensure all parts are present. Mae sure
there are no roen oards.
• Find an area to sort your hardare. It is est to open the hardare on a solid surface
so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This ill sae time and familiarie you
ith all the different pieces in the hardare ag.
• Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as nots surface cracs etc
We reect parts that are structurally defectie. We use a high uality lumer in our
structures hoeer you should inspect each part for splinters or rough spots and sand
them smooth to preent inury.
• After familiariing yourself ith all of the components read all instructions thoroughly.
Reading instructions after you hae studied the parts ill help you understand the
installation process and help to eliminate unnecessary mistaes.
• Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each olt and scre.
• Neer tighten hardare completely at rst. It helps to hae some adustment for olt
alignment hile you are attaching parts together. After eerything is suare tighten
each oint.
• After the main unit is assemled it is critical that the oor is leel and suare. If the
main frame is not leel the alls and oor ill e out of suare.
• After you complete installation mae sure eery olt scre and nut is tight and eery
oard is secure. Wood ill epand and contract ith the seasons.
• Place the set on leel ground not less than  feet from any structure or ostruction
such as a fence garage house oerhanging ranches laundry lines or electrical
wires.

CounterSun 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 e ill refer to parts ith offset
holes. This refers to the orientation of the holes on the oard. An offset hole is one that
is closer to one side than it is the other or in other ords it is not centered on the oard.
In the procedures you ill e instructed to attach the oards ith the holes offset up or
ith the holes offset don. This refers to hich side of the oard the hole/holes should
e closer to. Offset holes up hole/holes ill e closer to the top of the oard. Offset
holes don hole/holes ill e closer to the ottom of the oard. Note: some parts do
not hae offset holes ut instead the holes are on center. Therefore there ill not e
any reference on ho to offset these parts.
EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP
EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN
Counter-sunk holes  Many of the parts that ill e used hae countersun holes. A
countersun hole is one that surrounds one side of a through hole ut does not etend
through the ood its self. When using a countersun hole the olt ill e inserted
through the through hole and either the head of the olt and asher or nut and asher
ill occupy the counter sun hole.
Lag Screws Lag scres are used in the construction of our play sets to enhance
the structural integrity of the unit. There ill not e predrilled holes in the post for lag
scre installation. Lag scres are selftapping though if you are using a manual socet
rench it may e adantageous to predrill a hole rst. Instructions for this are proided
on a separate page in the front of the manual. Be sure to tighten the lags completely
hen driing them in y hand. Poer tools such as a heay duty impact drier or large
poer drill should hae enough torue to drie in the lag scres ut mae sure not to
oer tighten as this can cause the threads to strip out in the post.

Common Installation Practice Installing T-nuts
When installing Tnuts into the ood use a smooth faced hammer to set the face of the
Tnut ush into the ood.
Insert the arrel of the Tnut into the
predrilled hole. Using a smooth faced
hammer drie the Tnut until the face
of the Tnut is ush to the ood.
This picture shos the Tnut inserted
and installed ush to the ood.
This picture shos an end ie of the Tnut
installed ush to the ood.
WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP
OF THE T-NUT INTO THE
FACE OF THE WOOD
Cross Section end ie you are looing at an ray ie
of the post and Tnut. The arrel of the Tnut is in the
corner post the line is the face of the ood.
Corner Post
T-nut
Flush Correct

A
T-NUT
CORNER POST
BOARD YOU ARE
ATTACHING TO
CORNER POST.
WASHER
HEX HEAD BOLT
FRONT SIDE OF
CORNER POST
BACK SIDE OF
CORNER POST
T-NUT
FLANGE
IS HERE.
BOARD YOU
ARE ATTACHING
TO CORNER POST.
WASHER
HEX HEAD BOLT
CROSS SECTION VIEW
OF BOARD, CORNER
POST AND FASTENERS.
CORNER POST
DETAIL A
SCALE 2 : 1
FLANGE
SHAPED END
WITH TEETH
TEETH
BARREL
SHAPED
END GOES
INTO HOLE IN
CORNER POST.
T-NUT DETAILS
THREADS ON
INSIDE OF
BARREL .
HOW A T-NUT WORKS
THE FIRST STEP IN OUR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IS TO INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE CORNER
POSTS. A T-NUT IS A FASTENER WHICH IS THREADED ON THE INSIDE AND IT FUNCTIONS
JUST LIKE A STANDARD HEX NUT. YOU INSERT THE T-NUTS INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLES IN
THE CORNER POSTS.
THE T-NUT HAS A BARREL SHAPED END WHICH GOES INTO THE HOLE IN THE CORNER POST.
THE T-NUT ALSO HAS AN FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH. THE TEETH PENETRATE INTO THE
CORNER POST WOOD TO PREVENT THE T-NUT FROM SPINNING WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE
HEX HEAD BOLT.
SHOWN BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE T-NUT IS HAMMERED INTO THE CORNER POST ON THE
BACK SIDE. THE BOARD IS BEING ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CORNER POST.

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

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 "