Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater User manual

Deluxe Puppet
Theater
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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T~ANK YOU!
Thank you for choosing the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater! It's a terrific way to help nurture a child's
creativity
and imagination, and to inspire hands-on independent play and storytelling for years to come.
NOW IT'S TIMI;: TO PUT IT TOGl;:T~l;:R!
Don't worry, assembling your new puppet theater is simple, and we're here to help. It may go a little faster
with a partner to lend a hand, but we've made it so one person can assemble the theater. l-lere are a few tips
before you begin:
• Read
through all the instructions first.
•
Clear a flat, covered space (carpeted is best) to lay out all the materials so everything is close at hand.
• You
will need a Phillips head and a flat head screwdriver (not included) to assemble the theater. We've
included everything else you need. All parts are labeled with a sticker (A-V).
•
The instructions include lots of helpful pictures-we show you, step-by-step, how to align pieces and parts
for speedy and accurate assembly. Note that the hardware needed for each step is shown in the upper
right corner of the page, each piece being added in a given step is highlighted in gray, and the "assembled
view" (what it looks like in the completed product when the step is completed) is included in the lower
right
corner of every page.
•
In the instructions, the name of a part is followed by a letter in parentheses. This letter corresponds to
the sticker on the part, as well as the picture of the part shown on pages 2-3.
• l-lelpful hints
are highlighted with a large exclamation point.
IMPORTANT: l-lelpful hints
are found here.
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If you have any questions, we're here for you! Give our customer service team a call at 1-800-284-3948!
6 WARNINGS!
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Warning-Prevent Tip Overs!
• Do
not allow children to pull, climb, sit, or stand on any part of the theater.
• The theater must be placed on a hard, flat, and level surface.
• For more information on how to prevent furniture tip overs in your home, visit Anchorlt.gov.
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The theater must be assembled as instructed.
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Ensure the puppet theater continues to function properly and safely by regularly checking the hardware and
tightening when necessary.

PARTS -Be Smart-Sort Your Parts
Before you begin assembly, make sure you have all the parts listed below. Use the Allen
wrench (part V) to attach the bolts, a Phillips head screwdriver (not included) to align the
barrel nuts, and a flat head screwdriver (not included) for the binder bolts.
0 right panel Q left panel
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8 slotted stretchers (2)
G) top stretcher (no slot)
0 curtains (2)
0 header panel
0 chalkboard
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PARTS (continued)
G male snap grommet 4D foam washer
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G) hour hand G) minute hand
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IMPORTANT: Some
packages
of hardware
may have extra pieces.
E) long bolts (2)
G medium bolts (4) 9 barrel nuts (6)
0 binder nut/bolt sets (2)
(!) short bolts (2)
G Allen wrench
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I-low to Correctly Install Barrel Nuts
IMPORTANT: Press a
barrel
nut into the hole
in the part, making sure
the"+" pattern is facing
up.
IMPORTANT: Using a Phillips
head screwdriver, turn the
nut until the "+" is straight
and the threaded hole is
facing outward to accept the
screw.
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STEP 1 - Every Journey
Begins with the irst Step
Assemble clock by tting male snap grommet (part L)
through hour hand (part 0), minute hand (part P),
clock panel (part J), foam washer (part N), and
snapping into female snap grommet (part M).
Assembled View
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STEP 2 -Side by Side
Line up hole on the end of one foot (part H) with the threaded insert on
the outside of the right panel (part A). Using a short bolt (part U) attach
the foot to the panel. Do not tighten-leave slightly loose. Attach the other
foot (part H) to the outside of the left panel (part B) in the same way.
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ST�P 3 - We're ere to Support You
Insert two barrel nuts (part S) into a
slotted stretcher (part C). Using two
long bolts (part Q), attach one side of
the slotted stretcher to the base of the
left panel assembly, and the other
side to the right panel assembly.
Leave bolts loose-do not
tighten all the way.
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IMPORT ANT: Long bolts go
through foot, through side
panel, and into stretcher.
Assembled View
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STEP 4 - Divide and Conquer
Fit the chalkboard (part K) into the slotted
stretcher (part C) at the bottom. Fit the divider
(part E) on top of the chalkboard. Fit the clock
panel (part J) into the divider and place the
remaining slotted stretcher (part C) on top.
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STEP s - Top It O
Using two medium bolts (part R)
and two barrel nuts (part S),
attach slotted stretcher
(part C) to side panels.
Do not tighten bolts
all the way.
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ST�P 6 - Curtain Call
Slide curtains (part G) onto curtain rod (part )
with straps on outside edge.
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ST�P 7 - Top Notch
Insert two barrel nuts (part S) into top stretcher (part D
no slot). Using two medium bolts (part R), attach top
stretcher to side panels. Leave bolts loose and insert
curtain rod with curtains (be sure soft velour side is facing out). After curtain rod is in position,
tighten up all the bolts on the puppet theater.
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STP 8 - Put Up a Good ront
Using two binder nut/bolt sets (part T),
attach header panel (part I) to
the front of the top stretcher.
Be sure artwork is facing out.
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YOU DID IT!
Now the real fun begins-it's time to raise the curtain on lots of imaginative storytelling! l-lere are some tips
for making
the most of your Deluxe Puppet Theater:
• START WITI-I A CLEAN SLATE: The chalkboard on the front of the puppet theater should be "seasoned"
before use. l-lold a piece of chalk horizontally and rub the entire surface of the chalkboard, covering it
completely. With a dry
paper towel, use an overlapping circular motion to rub the entire chalkboard surface.
Finally, wipe
the chalkboard surface with a chalkboard eraser.
Your chalkboard
is now seasoned and ready for use!
Make a sign inviting people
to your puppet show-"Puppet Show Tonight!" Or, use the chalkboard to write
ticket "prices,"
the name of the performance, who the stars of the show are, and more!
• TIME
FOR FUN: Let people know when the show begins by setting the hands of the clock! You can also
incorporate
the clock into the stories you and your puppets tell-maybe the princess has to leave the ball
before midnight, or the puppets at school are waiting for class to dismiss at 3 p.m.
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CURTAIN COMMENTS: It's easy to "raise" the curtain to let the show begin! Wrap the tieback loosely around
each velour curtain panel and
secure with the self stick tab. If you prefer, the tiebacks are long enough to wrap
around
the side panel rods.
When
the show is over, close the curtain by un-doing the tiebacks and sliding the curtains along the curtain rod!
Another way
to play is to perform with the curtain closed-hide behind the curtain and hold puppets so they peek
through
the space in the middle! When the show is over, open the curtains so the pupeteers can take a bow!
ACCl;:SSORIZI;:
Melissa & Doug offers a wide range of puppets to bring your Deluxe Puppet Theater to life! Offbeat
characters and familiar favorites come with detailed clothing and a hand rod. For beginning puppeteers-
but sized to fit both kids and adults-our hand puppet sets each offer four adorable themed puppet pals
to foster communication and encourage storytelling. For these items and more, visit MelissaAndDoug.com!
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