Gorilla Playsets Metropolis User manual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Copyright © 2012 Gorilla Playsets
All Rights Reserved
Gorilla Playsets • 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114
[phone] • www.gorillaplaysets.com
Latest Revision: January 23, 2012
Metropolis
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty and Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......……...Pages 6-12
Leveling Play Set, General Information and Denitions…………………........Pages 13-15
Site Plan, Kit Contents and Tool List.…………………………………………....Pages 16-17
UNIT A (Left side as you face the front of the play set.)...........…….......…... Pages 18-82
Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklist....………………………..…....... Pages 19-31
Framing Lower Level…………………....……………….…………...…................. Steps 1-7
Lower Level Deck Panels and Deck Spacers...…..……..……...….…........…..... Steps 8-9
Ladder and Metal Safety Handles......................……………………..……............. Step 10
Side Wall Panels………….……………………..……...........................................… Step 11
Lower Level Roof and Sunburst Installation……………………….………....... Steps 12-15
Door Wall Panel, Filler Board and Door Installation………………………....... Steps 16-17
Dormer and Porch Roof Panel Installation……...……………………………... Steps 18-19
Front Porch Panels and Top Panel Board……………….....………................. Steps 20-21
Upper Level Framing and CL-Steps…………………………….…….……....... Steps 22-31
Upper Level Deck Panel and Deck Spacers………………………..……......... Steps 32-33
Post Panel...…....................................................................................................... Step 34
Picnic Table Assembly……………………………………………………………. Steps 35-36
Upper Level Roof Installation…………....…………………….......................... Steps 37-38
Rope Ladder Support, Rope Ladder Runner and Rope Ladder Assembly............ Step 39
Super Tube Slide, Dinner Bell, Telescope, Flags, Steering Wheel, Scoop Slide and
Plastic Safety Handles.................................................................................... Steps 40-46
CL Step Filler Board, Top Panel Board, Roof End Caps................................ Steps 47-49
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BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!
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UNIT C (Left side as you face the front of the play set.)...........………........ Pages 84-185
Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklist....…………………………....... Pages 85-101
Framing Lower Level…………………....……………….…………...…................. Steps 1-7
Lower Level Deck Panels and Deck Spacers...…..……..……...….…........…..... Steps 8-9
Monkey Bar Panel and Side Panel...........……………………..……................ Steps 10-11
Safety Board and Trapeze Arm Support…….….........................................… Steps 12-13
Climbing Ramp Assembly and Installation………………….………................ Steps 14-18
Upper Level Framing…………………………….……........................……....... Steps 19-27
Upper Level Deck Panels and Deck Spacers………………………..……....... Steps 28-29
CL Steps................................................................................................................ Step 30
CL Side Panel and Post Panel.............................................................................. Step 31
Playhouse and Rear Porch Framing.............................................................. Steps 32-33
Playhouse and Porch Deck Panels and Deck Spacers.................................. Steps 34-35
3 Hole Step Filler Board, Top Panel Boards and 4 x 4 Filler Boards.............. Steps 36-38
Slide Entry Tube and Tube Side Panel.................................................................. Step 39
Playhouse Walls, Porch Roof, Porch Panels and Playhouse Panel................ Step 40-44
Sky Loft Ladder and Sky Loft Assembly and Installation................................ Steps 45-61
Super Tube Slide Slide, Trapeze Arm Ductiles and Safety Handles.............. Steps 62-64
Upper Level Roof Installation......................................................................... Steps 65-76
Lower Level Roof and Dormers............................................................................. Step 77
Steering Wheel, Binoculars Flag Kits, Trapeze Swing and Tire Swing......…. Steps 78-82
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UNIT B (Bridge centered between UNIT A AND UNIT C playsets.).......... Pages 186-208
Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklist………..……………….......… Pages 187-190
Attaching Iron Ductile Swing Hangers...……………….…………...…...................... Step 1
Attaching 4 x 6 x 103” Beams to Playsets…………...…..……..……...….……......... Step 2
Attaching End Caps onto ends of 103” Beams…………………..……..................... Step 3
Bridge Deck Installation…….……………………..…….........................................… Step 4
Drill Corner Post Holes…...……………………….………......................................... Step 5
Install Corner Posts……………………………………………………......................... Step 6
Install Bridge Railings……………...…………………………….…............................. Step 7
Bridge Roof Sections, Roof Peak Supports and Roof Peak Installation........... Steps 8-10
Chimney Installation.........……………………………………….…….……............... Step 11
Sunburst Installation………………………………………………………..…...... Steps 12-14
Attach Panel Slats....................................................................……...…............... Step 15
Mount Telescopes……………………………………………………………............... Step 16
Flag Kit.................................................................………....………..........………... Step 17
Hanging Swings..................................................................................................... Step 18
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BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!
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UNIT D (Clatter Bridge extending off the front of UNIT C.)............…........ Pages 209-238
Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklist………..……………….......… Pages 210-214
Framing Clatter Bridge Tower………………..………………………….....……..... Steps 1-5
Installing Deck Panel and Deck Spacers …………………...…........................... Steps 6-7
Side Panel and Top Panel Boards…………………...…..……..……...….……..... Steps 8-9
Attaching Ladder Assembly..……………………..……........................................... Step 10
Attaching Safety Rails and Safety Rail Panel Slats……………..…….........… Steps 11-13
Drilling Holes for Clatter Bridge Chains……...……………………….…….. Steps 14A-14B
Attaching Clatter Bridge Deck to UNIT C and Clatter Bridge Tower……............... Step 15
Clatter Bridge Roof Installation…………...……………………..……….…....... Steps 16-21
Safety Handle Installation………………………………….........................……....... Step 22
Wave Scoop Slide Installation……………………………………………………....... Step 23
Customer Registration Card……………………….....…..…………..….………... Last Page
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BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
As fresh lumber acclimates to its new environment, the natural tendencies of the tree
can show itself 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.
Cosmetic defects that do not affect the structural integrity of the product, or natural
defects of wood such as warping, checking or any other physical properties of wood that
do not present a safety hazard, are not covered by this warranty. Defects that develop
because the product is exposed to extreme climate conditions are not covered by this
warranty. Defects that develop as a result of faulty or improper installation of the product
are also not covered by this warranty.
Most cracks are not warrantable, however if you believe that the integrity of your
play set is compromised by this natural occurrence, please follow the warranty claim
procedure found at www.gorillaplaysets.com. Click on the “Customer Care” tab on the
left hand side of the page, then click on “Warranty Claim” and follow the instructions.
We appreciate your purchase and know that you will enjoy your play system for many
years to come.
IF YOU HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS OR NEED ASSISTANCE
ASSEMBLING, PLEASE CALL Gorilla PlaysetsTM MANUFACTURING DIRECT.
[phone] FACTORY HOURS – MON.–FRI., 8AM-5PM EST DO NOT RETURN
THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECT.
THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.PLEASE RETAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE
WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED.
CONTACT INFO:
Gorilla Playsets
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[email protected]
Check for revised instructions at www.gorillaplaysets.com/category-s/92.htm
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Thank you for choosing Gorilla Playsets®
We’ve included everything you need, except tools, to build your very own professional
looking play set. When complete, your new play set should far exceed the quality of
play set kits from other build-your-own companies. Our engineers and design team
have over 30 years of playground experience. What we’ve developed is a play set that
doesn’t compromise quality for simplicity. Yet you’ll appreciate how quick and easy
construction really is! Our play set kits are designed for children ages 3 to 11. Gorilla
Playsets® believes every child should have a play set and with our kits they can! You
can rest assured your new play set is safe, durable and designed to hold up to the
elements. As parents ourselves, we know how important the security and well-being of
our children is, and this shows in all of our products.
Each play set features our step-by-step 3D illustrated manual, patented powder coated
swing beam bracket, heavy-duty swing belts with chains, slide(s), accessories, plus all
the required hardware and pre-milled lumber.
Quality Lumber
At Gorilla Playsets, we use only the nest, hand selected lumber available. You can be
assured that our lumber is strong, durable, and conforms to the national standards for
use in children’s play equipment. It’s this quality that allows us to offer a limited lifetime
warranty on the lumber used in our play sets.
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Limited Manufacturers Warranty
Gorilla Playsets® (“Gorilla”) warrants its play sets to be free from defects in workmanship
and materials, under normal use and conditions at its original installation, for the lifetime of
the product for structural wood components and for two years for all other components (e.g.,
hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.) except Super Scoop SlidesTM and Super Tube Spiral
SlidesTM.
Gorilla warrants its Super Scoop SlidesTM and Super Tube Spiral SlidesTM to be free from defects
in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for the lifetime of the product.
Cosmetic defects or natural defects of wood (e.g., warping, seasonal checking or cracking,
knots, or knot holes, etc.) that do not affect the structural integrity of the product are not covered
by this warranty. Defects that develop because the product is exposed to extreme climate
conditions, excessive water exposure, lumber that has been damaged by wood boring bees, or
defects that develop as a result of faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered
by this warranty. Fading, discoloration, or molding of any wood part or accessory, 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 properly maintain the play set. Instructions for proper
maintenance can be found on Gorilla’s website. Imperfections or defects that develop because
of a failure to properly maintain the play set are not covered by this warranty.
Gorilla will repair or, at its discretion, replace any part within the stated warranty period that
is defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verication of the defect,
which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery
of the defective part to Gorilla. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including
the date of purchase. In addition, within the rst 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 or institutional setting. This warranty does not cover (a) products that have
been damaged by acts of God, negligence, misuse, or accident, or that have been modied or
repaired by unauthorized persons; (b) the cost of labor; or (c) the cost of shipping the product,
any part, or any replacement product or part.
GORILLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS, 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 valid only in the United States of America, is nontransferable 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 specic legal rights. You
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES
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 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 the 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 BELTS: 225 LBS.
• GLIDER SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD. UP TO 140 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT.
• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.
• FULL BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.
• TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.
• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.
• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT
• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.
• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.
• SLIDES - Super ScoopTM, Super Wave ScoopTM, Super Tube SlideTM: 250 LBS.
• MONKEY BARS: 175 LBS.
• CLATTER BRIDGE: 175 LBS.
• CLIMBING RAMP: 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.
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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.
• Each play set (Unit A and Unit C) is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a
combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated decks. Unit B (Bridge) is
designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight of 600 pounds total:
300 pounds on the swing area and 300 pounds on the bridge platform. This makes a
total unit capacity of 12 occupants who have a combined weight of 800 + 800 + 600 =
2200 pounds. (This weight does not include the picnic table area)
• On-site adult supervision is required.
• Teach children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or
other moving playground equipment.
• Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings
• Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing
beam, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
• Teach children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.
• Teach children not to push empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious
injury.
• Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
• Teach children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
• Teach children to always go down slides feet rst. Never slide headrst.
• Teach children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.
• Teach children to never run up a slide, as this increases their chances of falling.
• The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-tting shoes. Loose
clothing such as scarves and ponchos should not be worn. Always take off, tie up or
tuck in cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. These things can get caught on
playground equipment and strangle a child.
• Teach children not to climb when the equipment is wet.
• Teach children to never jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder,
ramp or slide.
• Teach children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars.
• Teach children to never crawl on top of a fort roof.
• Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends
and that they cannot be looped around an adult hand.
• Teach children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specically
designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline,
pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
• Teach children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.
• Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.
WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set until unit has been
completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure set has
been properly installed.
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