NI Climbing Frames Georgia User manual

Georgia Climbing Frame Instruction Manual

Parts List
Item
Number
Description
Image
Quantity
1
1600mm x
3” x 3” post
4
2
740mm x 3”
x 1.5”
6
3
530mm x 3”
x 1.5”
1
4
6 x 60
screws
2

5
740mm x 6”
x 1”
8
6
600mm x 6”
x 1”
5
7
65mm
decking
screws
Approx.
100
8
8ft Slide
1
9
Grab
handles
4

10
550mm x 3”
x 1.5”
2
11
790mm x 6”
x 1”
4
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 530mm x 3” x 1.5” between 2 x 740mm x 3” x 1.5” boards using 65mm decking
screws and predrilling the holes beforehand.

Step 2:
•Secure the two 740mm boards from the previous step to the 4 x 1600mm x 3” x 3” posts
using decking screws and predrilling the holes beforehand. These boards should be secured
1100mm from the bottom of the posts to allow the platform height to be 1200mm.

Step 3:
•Secure the 5 x 600mm x 6” x 1” boards to the 740mm boards using decking screws, again,
predrill the holes to prevent the timber from splitting.

Step 4:
•Secure 2 x 740mm x 6” x 1” boards to the inside of the base of the posts ensuring the ends
of the boards are flush with the outside of the posts. Predrill the holes and use decking
screws to secure.

Step 5:
•Secure 2 x 740mm x 6” x 1” boards to the outside of the base of the posts ensuring the ends
of the boards are flush with the outside of the posts. Predrill the holes and use decking
screws to secure.

Step 6:
•Secure 4 x 740mm x 6” x 1” boards to the inside of the posts above the platform to act as
railings, ensuring the ends of the boards are flush with the outside of the posts. Predrill the
holes and use decking screws to secure.

Step 7:
•Secure the slide to the platform using 6 x 60 screws at the side where the 530mm board is
secured.

Step 8:
•Evenly space and secure the remaining 4 x 740mm x 3” x 1.5” boards to the other side of the
platform by predrilling the holes and using 65mm decking screws. These will act as steps to
the platform.

Step 9:
•Assemble the sandpit lid by securing the 2 x 550mm x 3” x 1.5” timbers to the 4 x 790mm x 6”
x 1” boards using decking 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.