NI Climbing Frames New Jersey User manual

New Jersey Climbing Frame Instruction Manual

Parts List
Item
Number
Description
Image
Quantity
1
2235mm x
3” x 3” post
cut at 32.5°
at one end
and 25° at
the other
4
2
300mm x 3”
x 3” post cut
at 32.5° at
both ends
2
3
820mm x 3”
x 1.5”
2

4
960mm x 3”
x 1.5”
2
5
1000mm x
6” x 1”
2
6
820mm x 6”
x 1”
5
7
675mm x 6”
x 1”
2

8
505mm x 6”
x 1”
2
9
1830mm x
6” x 1”
2
10
6x60 screws
2
11
200mm
index screws
8
12
65mm
decking
screws
Approx.
100

13
10ft Slide
1
14
Grab
handles
2
15
960mm x 6”
x 1”
8
16
Rocks
5

Tools needed:
•Cordless drill
•Handsaw
•Spirit Level
•Hammer
•Stepladder
•Pencil
•Measuring tape
•10mm Hex bit
•PZ 2 Drill Bit

Assembly Instructions
All components needed during the assembly are numbered with reference to the parts list, please
refer back to the parts list to ensure you are assembling the correct components for each step.
Step 1:
•Secure the 300mm x 3” x 3” post between 2 x 2235mm x 3” x 3” posts using 2 x 200mm
index screws through the 32mm predrilled holes.

Step 2:
•Repeat the previous step for the other 2 x 2235mm x posts and the 300mm post.

Step 3:
•Secure an 820mm x 3” x 1.5” timber approx. 1400mm from the bottom of the 2235mm
posts using decking screws (Predrill the holes to prevent the timber from splitting) and cut
any excess timber flush to the outside of the posts using a saw.

Step 4:
•Repeat the previous step for the other side of the frame.

Step 5:
•Secure the A-Frames together using 2 x 960mm x 3” x 1.5” (one at each side) using decking
screws. Predrill the holes to prevent the timber from splitting. Ensure the boards are level
with the 820mm boards secured in the previous steps.

Step 6:
•Secure the 5 x 820mm x 6” x 1” to the 820mm x 3” x 1.5” boards to make up the platform.
Use decking screws to secure and predrill the holes to prevent the timber from splitting.

Step 7:
•Secure the 2 x 1000mm x 6” x 1” boards to the posts at the base of the frame. They should
overhang each post by approx. 1”. Secure using decking screws and predrilling the holes
beforehand.

Step 8:
•Cut the ends of the 1830mm x 6” x 1” boards at an angle to fit between the 1000mm x 6” x
1” boards secured in the last step and secure using decking screws and predrilling the holes
beforehand.

Step 9:
•Cut the ends of the 675mm x 6” x 1” boards and the 505mm x 6” x 1” boards at an angle so
they sit flush to the outside of the posts near the top of the A-Frames. These will act as
railings. Secure these by predrilling the holes and using 65mm decking screws.

Step 10:
•Secure the 8 x 960mm x 6” x 1” boards to one side of the frame ensuring they are equally
spaced. Secure with 65mm decking screws and predrilling the holes beforehand.
•You should secure the rocks at this point using the screws and bolts provided, this can be
done before or after the boards are secured to the posts.

Step 11:
•Secure the slide to the platform using 6 x 60 screws.

The final stage is to put on the accessories, give everything a good sand down to avoid the children
getting splinters from any rough edges. All screws should also be checked to ensure they are flush to
the surface they are securing and 32mm screw covers should be pressed into any 32mm holes that
have been drilled.

Maintaining Your Climbing Frame
My climbing frame has been installed, what do I do next?
A: If your climbing frame was installed in a grassed area the installers have concreted the frame into
the ground. They have left a small exposed hole, where the posts have been sunk into the ground.
The reason this has been done is to allow the concrete to set overnight. Before allowing the children
to play on the climbing frame, please ensure that the sods of grass have been replaced over the
holes to leave the ground flush around the posts. Please do not allow your children to play on the
climbing frame until the sods of grass have been put back.
Q: How should I maintain my Climbing Frame?
A: There are many customers whose Climbing frames last for years as a result of simple steps taken
to ensure the wood's longevity. The timber used on your climbing frame has been pressure treated.
This essentially means that it has been put into a pressurised vessel and has been impregnated with
wood preserve. With time and due exposure to weather conditions the colour fades away. We
suggest you treat the wood once every 2 years (completely optional). Not only will this keep it
looking ‘lively’ but will also help it last as long as possible.
Q: What kind of stain should I use?
A: We used a water-based treatment when we made the products. You can use a water-based or oil-
based stain at your discretion. However, once you switch to oil you will not be able to return to
water-based from that point forward. Your local home improvement, hardware or DIY store will
have plenty of options and suggestions for you.
Q: What else should I do?
A: We suggest you check bolt tightness and all hardware periodically to ensure everything is in
proper order.
We hope you enjoyed the challenge of the build and hope the children get years of enjoyment out of
their new frame.
Team NICF.