PLAYSTAR PlayAction Decorative Kit Installation and operating manual

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Safety Guide & Building Instructions
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Intended for residential use by children ages 2 to 10, only on properly installed PlayStar playsets.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
When tt ching ctivities, ple se t ke note of loc tions which
would prohibit secure f stening nd/or llow ny protrusions of deck screws.
RTA nd BIY re references to Pl ySt r pl ysets.
Some construction m y require two people.
HARDWARE INCLUDED (shown a tual size)
TOOLS REQUIRED
TABLE OF CONTENTS - DECORATIVE KIT
Ladder
Tape Measure
Safety Glasses
Drill
¹⁄₈" & ³⁄₈" Drill Bit
Square
Phillips Screwdriver
Hammer
Pencil
Tape
Chalk
Scissors
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accent Dormer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Country Cupola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Dormer Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Flower Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sand Box Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Stencil Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunlight Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Decorate-a-Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Design-a-Plaque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Magnetic Chalkboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cupola Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PURCHASE SEPARATELY
Exterior Paint
Exterior Stain
Permanent/Fabric Markers
Chalk
Floral Arrangements
Magnets
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#8 x 2¹⁄₂" Deck Screw (27) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" Deck Screw (35) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" Pan Head Screw (12)
#8 x ⁵⁄₈" Truss Head Screw (20) #8 x 1" Truss Head Screw(4)
#8 x 2" Truss Head Screw (4)
Zip Tie (1)
U-Strap (1)

Flag Pole (1)
COMPONENTS INCLUDED
Sand Box
Seat (1)
Sunlight
Window (1)
Roof
Cap (1)
Design-a-Plaque (1)
Decorate-a-Flag (1)
F
BOARDS INCLUDED
1" x 6" x 21¹⁄₂" (1)
2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" (2)
1" x 4" x 10" (4) 1" x 4" x 6" (2)
2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈"
Left (1) 11¹⁄₂" x 15⁷⁄₈"
Roof Panel Left (1)
2" x 4" x 11" (4) 2" x 6" x 4⁵⁄₈" (2) 2" x 6" x 5¹⁄₄"
Triangle (1) 2" x 6" x 9¹⁄₈" (2)
2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈"
Right (1)
11¹⁄₂" x 15⁷⁄₈"
Roof Panel Right (1)
1" x 4" x 7⁷⁄₈"
Beveled (2)
ABCDEF-
Stencil Set (1)
Magnetic
Chalkboard (1)
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How To Use Your Marking Template for Drill Holes:
The rigid version of the template like the one shown
below can be found inside one of the hardware boxes
in your original building kit.
Your original building kit includes this template
to help you create most of the
hole patterns needed to
build your playset. Once
the template is in position,
mark only the holes that need
to be drilled for each pattern. Remove
the template before drilling.
W rning: Do not drill holes through the templ te
s you m y d m ge the templ te.
Use an ¹₈" drill it for
all holes unless noted
Note: When the Pl ySt r logo is showing, the three
t bs on the bottom will position the templ te
squ re with ny two edges. When the rrow
is showing, the two t bs on the bottom will
position the templ te squ re with one edge
only, which will llow you to slide the
templ te nywhere long the bo rd.
Actual Size Template
TEMPLATE FOR DRILL HOLES
PLEASE NOTE
(Letters represent pattern not position)
Patterns can be created anywhere
along the board by turning the template
over (arrow side up) and sliding it to the
desired position.
Use the shaded holes for that pattern.
1" x 4" or
1" x 6"
D
D
C
1" x 4" or
2" x 4"
A
A
1" x 4" or
2" x 4"
B
2" x 4" or
2" x 6"
4
1" x 6" or
2" x 6"

15¹⁄₈"15¹⁄₈""¹⁄₈15 "¹⁄₈15
ACCENT DORMER ASSEMBLY
Items for STEP 1:
(1) 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" left board
(1) 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" right board
(1) Roof Cap
(6) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws
On a flat surface, position boards together as shown.
Position roof cap flush with outside edges. Use roof
cap as a drill guide and drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep. Keep
boards square while attaching roof cap to boards
with #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws.
Items for STEP 2:
(1) Step 1 Assembly
(1) 11¹⁄₂" x 15⁷⁄₈" roof panel left
(1) 11¹⁄₂" x 15⁷⁄₈" roof panel right
(6) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
On a flat surface, flip Step 1 Assem-
bly over and align roof panels to
the 2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈" boards as shown.
Predrill ¹⁄₈" holes at the dimensions
shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck
screws.
Repeat for the other roof panel.
1¹⁄₂"
2" x 4" x 15¹⁄₈"" x 4" x2 "¹⁄₈15" x 4" x
¹⁄₂1 "
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Items for STEP 3:
(1) 2" x 6" x 5¹⁄₄" triangle board
(4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
Align triangle board with the pencil marks. Using the previously drilled
holes as a pattern, predrill ¹⁄₈" holes into the triangle board. Secure with
#8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws as shown. Fig. 3
Align triangle board with roof panel boards, marking the
top edges with a pencil as shown. Fig. 1
Using the pencil marks as a reference, drill ¹⁄₈" holes at the dimensions
shown. Fig. 2
³⁄₄"
³⁄₄"³⁄₄"³⁄₄ "³⁄₄
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Mark Edges
Items for STEP 4:
(1) Dormer Template (Pg. 12-13)
(4) #8 deck screws (1¹⁄₂" for roof boards less than ³⁄₄" thick - or - 2¹⁄₂" for roof boards more than 1" thick)
Align the dormer with the pencil marks. Using the previously
drilled holes as a guide, predrill ¹⁄₈" holes into the dormer from the
inside of the roof. Secure from inside the roof with #8 deck screws.
Set Accent Dormer at the desired location on the roof, making sure it is level.
Mark edges with a pencil as shown. Fig. 1
Flip template over and repeat. Fig. 3
Mark Edges
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Drill
Drill
Remove dormer. Cut out dormer template. Tape template on
the roof, lining up the pencil edges. Locate and mark the two
hole locations as shown. Drill ¹⁄₈" holes through the roof. Fig. 2

2"x 4"x 11"
2"x 4"x 11"
"
x 11
1"
"x 11
"
x 11
1"
"
x 4
4"
"
2
2"
"
x 4
4"
"
2
2"
COUNTRY CUPOLA ASSEMBLY
Items for STEP 1:
(4) 2" x 4" x 11" boards
(2) 1" x 4" x 6" boards
(8) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
On a flat surface, position 2" x 4" x 11" boards together
as shown. Position 1" x 4" x 6" centered and flush with
the bottom of the “V” formed by the 2" x 4" x 11" boards
as shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Repeat for the second assem ly.
1" x 4" x 6" "x 6"x 4"1
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SEEPAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
Items for STEP 2:
(2) Step 1 Assemblies
(2) 2" x 6" x 9¹⁄₈" boards
(4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws
Attach 2" x 6" x 9¹⁄₈" boards to Step 1 Assembly as
shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Repeat for the second assem ly.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
Flush
Items for STEP 3:
(2) Step 2 Assemblies
(4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws
Bring Step 2 Assemblies back to back as shown.
Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
Flush
Flush
A
B
A
B
B
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Items for STEP 4:
(1) Step 3 Assembly
(2) 1" x 4" x 10" boards
(4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
Position board flush at the top and centered side to side on Step 3 Assembly
as shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Repeat for the other side.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
1³⁄₄"
1³⁄₄"
"³⁄₄1
"³⁄₄1
C
C
Items for STEP 5:
(2) 1" x 4" x 10" boards
(4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
Position board tight against previously attached board and centered side to
side as shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Repeat for the other side.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
1³⁄₄"
1³⁄₄"
"³⁄₄1
³⁄₄1 "³⁄₄
C
C
8
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Items for STEP 6:
(1) Cupola Template (Pg. 23)
(1) Cupola Assembly
Set cupola at the desired location. Mark all six edges as shown. Fig. 1
Remove cupola. Cut out cupola template. Tape template on the roof, lining up the
pencil edges. Locate and mark the four hole locations as shown. Drill ¹⁄₈" holes
through the roof. Fig. 2
Mark
Edges
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Mark Edges
Items for STEP 7:
(4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws
Align the cupola with the pencil mark.
Using the previously drilled holes as a
guide, predrill ¹⁄₈" holes into the bottom
of the cupola from the inside of the
roof. Secure from inside the roof with
#8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
COUNTRY CUPOLA - Roof 1" or Thi ker
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C ution: If your roof bo rds re 1" or thicker, follow this step.
Shown on BIY
STOP

Items for STEP 7:
(2) 1" x 4" x 7⁷⁄₈" boards
(4) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
Items for STEP 8:
(4) #8 x 2" truss head screws
COUNTRY CUPOLA - Roof
³⁄₄
" or Thinner
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C ution: If your roof bo rds re
³⁄₄
" or thinner,follow these steps.
Attach the 1" x 4" x 7⁷⁄₈" boards, with
the thicker edge, to the inside as
shown. Making sure all edges are
flush, secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck
screws.
Align the cupola with the pencil mark. Using
the previously drilled holes as a guide, predrill
¹⁄₈" holes into the bottom of the cupola from the
inside of the roof. Secure from inside the roof
with #8 x 2" truss head screws.
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Flush
Thicker edges
D
DD
D
STOP
STOP

This page left lank intentionally - Dormer Template on reverse side that will need to e cut out.
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TAPE HERE TO ROOF
12

Dormer Template (cut out) used in Step 4 on Page 6.
TAPE HERE TO ROOF 13
Drill this hole for roof
boards 1" or thicker
Drill this hole for roof
boards ³⁄₄" or thinner

This page left lank intentionally - Dormer Template on reverse side that will need to e cut out.
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FLOWER BOX ASSEMBLY
Items for STEP 1:
(1) 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board
Predrill and countersink board at dimensions shown.
SEEPAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
Items for STEP 2:
(1) 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board
(2) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws
Attach board as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck
screws.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
6"
6"
CenterCenter
"6
Center
"6
C
C
C
6"
6"
"6"6
"6
C
C
Items for STEP 3:
(2) 2" x 6" x 4⁵⁄₈" boards
(6) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws
Attach 2" x 6" x 4⁵⁄₈" as shown.
Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck
screws.
2¹⁄₂"
1³⁄₄""¹⁄₂2 "³⁄₄1
CB
Repeat for other side mirroring screw locations.
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Items for STEP 4:
(3) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws
Set Flower Box at desired location. Using the holes pre-drilled in Step 1 as a guide,
predrill ¹⁄₈" holes. Secure using #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Shown on RTA Shown on BIY
Items for STEP 5:
(1) 1" x 6" x 21¹⁄₂" board
(5) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws
Attach 1" x 6" x 21¹⁄₂" board to the front of Flower Box as shown.
Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
HOLE PATTERNS
10³⁄₄""³⁄₄10
C
D
D
Flush
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Note: You will w nt to loc te flower box where there re thicker
bo rds nd the 2
¹⁄₂
" deck screw does not protrude
through the b ckside.
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From the inside of the tower, center Sunlight Window flat in opening as shown.
Secure with #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws.
Items for STEP 1:
(1) Sunlight Window
(16) #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws
SUNLIGHT WINDOW ASSEMBLY - BIY
Front View Inside View
SAND BOX SEAT
Position sand box seat as shown and mark holes.
Drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep into the board. Attach with
#14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws.
Items for STEP 1:
(1) Sand Box Seat
(4) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws
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STENCIL SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Separate stencil strips into individual letters (fold at perforation to make separating letters easier). Keep letters
organized in alphabetical order and remove the center of each letter.
2. A permanent marker (purchased separately) will work well for this project.
3. Test stencil your name or message on a piece of paper. Draw a bottom guideline
on the paper. Stencil one letter at a time, starting with the first letter of the word.
Space each of the following letters by placing the left edge of the stencil so it
touches or slightly overlaps the previous letter.
4. Use our stencil test sheet to aid in the aligning your name or message on the
supplied activites in your playset.
5. When you stencil on a supplied activity, align each stencil with the bottom edge.
Lightly tape to hold stencil in place. Stencil each letter following the same
procedure as you did on the test sheet. After stenciling all the letters, leave gaps
in the letters open or fill in with the marker for your desired look.
Guideline
Gap
Left edge of Stencil

Attach the window from the inside of the tower
centering it in the opening as shown. Secure
with #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws.
Items for STEP 1:
(1) Sunlight Window
(16) #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws
20³⁄₄""³⁄₄20
Front View
Inside View
For window openings of approximately 20³⁄₄" wide, use a straight edge and fold
on the scoring lines at 90º angle as shown. Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fold
here
Fold
here
SUNLIGHT WINDOW - RTA NARROW
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Attach the window from the inside of the tower
centering it in the opening as shown. Secure
with #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws.
Items for STEP 1:
(1) Window
(16) #8 x ⁵⁄₈" truss head screws
For window openings of approximately 24¹⁄₂" wide, use a straight edge and fold
on the scoring lines at 90º angle as shown. Fig. 1
24¹⁄₂""¹⁄₂24
Fig. 1
Fold
here
Fold
here
SUNLIGHT WINDOW - RTA WIDE
Front View Inside View
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DECORATE-A-FLAG
Items for STEP 1:
(1) Flag
(1) Flag Pole
(1) Zip Tie
Insert flag onto the flag pole with sewn edge on top as
shown. Secure firmly with the zip tie. Trim the end of the
zip tie with scissors flush with the head.
Slide the flag pole through the hole letting it rest on the roof cap.
Secure with U-Strap as shown. Using the U-Strap as a pattern,
drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep into the board. Secure with #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan
head screws.
Items for STEP 2:
(1) Flag Assembly
(1) U-Strap
(2) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws
At the location shown, drill a ³⁄₈" hole at the top of the roof tangent to the roof
frame as shown. Fig. 1
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pl cing on fl g pole.
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