Tree Frogs Parrot Island User manual

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 contact the Tree Frogs Swing Set Dealer that
you purchased your swing set from.
We appreciate your purchase and know that you will enjoy
your play system for many years to come.
Tools Needed for Assembly
Tape Measure 24” Level Angle Square
Phillips Screw Driver 3/8” Cordless Drill or Electric Drill 3/8” Drive Ratchet or Electric Impact Gun
Claw Hammer or Rubber Mallet Pliers or Vise Grips 7/16” Deep Well Socket
9/16” Deep Well Socket 3/4” Deep Well Socket 1/8”, 1/4”, and 9/16” Drill Bits
Phillips Head Screw Bits An Adult with two Adult Helpers
Please familiarize yourself with the install manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new swing set before
getting started. Approximate assembly time: 6 to 8 hours. 6 foot unobstructed safety perimeter around swingset recommended.

● Depending on your experience, assembly of our play sets can take as little as 6 hours up to 24 hours, depending on size, after
inventory of parts; therefore, we recommend you set aside a full two days for assembly.
● Identifyallofthepartsforyourplayset.Emptyeachboxandlayoutboardssoyoucanseeeachpart.Yourinstructionbookwill
have detailed drawings that will make it easy for you to recognize individual parts. Keep all hardware and metal parts separate
from wooden pieces.
● Aftereverythingislaidout,checkcarefullytoensureallpartsarepresent.Makesuretherearenobrokenboards.
● Findanareatosortyourhardware.Itisbesttoopenthehardwareonasolidsurfacesothatyoudonotloseanypiecesinthe
grass.
This will save time and familiarize you with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.
**Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as knots, surface cracks, etc... We reject parts that are structurally
defective. We use a high quality lumber in our structures; however, you should inspect each part for splinters or rough spots and
sand them smooth to prevent injury.**
● Afterfamiliarizingyourselfwithallofthecomponents,readallinstructionsthoroughly.Readinginstructionsafteryouhave
studied the parts will help you understand more clearly the installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.
● Paycloseattentiontothediameterandlengthofeachboltandscrew.
● Nevertightenhardwarecompletelyatrst.Ithelpstohavesomeadjustmentforboltalignmentwhileyouareattachingparts
together. After everything is square, tighten each joint.
● Afterthemainunitisassembleditiscriticalthattheoorislevelandsquare.Ifthemainframeisnotlevel,thewallsandoor
will be out of square.
● Afteryoucompleteinstallation,makesureeverybolt,screw,andnutistight,andeveryboardissecure.Woodwillexpandand
contract with the seasons.
● Placethesetonlevelground,notlessthan6ftfromanystructureorobstructionsuchasafence,garage,house,overhanging
branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
● All1/4”and3/8”lagboltsmusthavepre-drilledholes1-1/2”to2”deep.Usea1/8”drillbitforthe1/4”lagboltsand1/4”drillbit
 for3/8”lagbolts.Usepre-drilledholesinfaciasasareferenceforplacinglagboltpilotholes.
● Ifaboardliftsorrisescausingagapbetweenboardswhenrunninginlagboltsorscrews,backoutthescreworlagboltandpress
or apply pressure (but not enough to crack or break board) while re¬running in the lag bolt or screw in the same hole.
● Donotovertightenbolts,lagboltsorscrews.Youcandamageboards,breakhardware,and/orstripoutthehardware.
● Whenusinghammerdonotbeatonthehardware,butgentlytapitin.Neverbeatonthewoodasitwillleavemarks.
● Completethestepswhichwillbethebasicframeofthefort{i.e.fourcornerpostswithbase(sandboxboards)anddecksupports}
●
Position in the most level area chosen for the play set, keeping in mind the location and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc. that extend off the fort.
● Oncetheframeisinthenalposition,checkforverticalandhorizontallevelnesstodeterminewhichside(s)willneedtobedugintothegroundtoleveltheplayset.
● Withashovel,scorethegroundaroundtheoutsideedgesofthesandboxboardsonthe‘high’sideofthefort.Thisistheareathat
will be dug in. Make sure to score deep enough; the scored lines will be your digging template.
● Pushtheframeoffandawayfromthescoredarea,farenoughtodigandremovedirttoreachtheappropriatedepth.
● Dig a channel along the scored line(s) for the base of the fort (corner post and sandbox boards) to rest into. Dig the channel(s) to the same
 leveldepth.Thebottomofthechannel(s)shouldbeleveltoeachothersoyourframedoesn’tteeterorrockbecausethechannel(s)are
uneven.
● Onceyouhaveremovedenoughgrassanddirt,slide/pushtheframeintothechannel(s).Placealevelontheverticaland 
horizontal boards of the frame to determine if enough soil, or too much, was removed.
● Repeatthisprocessuntilthebasicframeisplumbandlevelandinitsnalpositionbeforecompletingtherestoftheassembly.
● Measuretomakesurefortissquare.
** Important: if you require a channel depth of more than 6”,then we recommend you have your play set area professionally graded before
completing assembly. **

Whenchoosingalocationforyourswingset,alwayskeepyourchildorchildren’ssafetyinmind.Herearesome
recommendations to help you locate and install a safe play area.
● This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds
ontheelevatedoor;3occupantswhohaveacombinedweightof525poundsontheswingarea;foratotalUnit
capacity of 5 occupants who have a combined weight of 1325. (this weight is not including the picnic table area)
● On-siteadultsupervisionisrequired.
● The swing set should be located on level ground. The stationary components such as ladders and slides
are required to be a minimum of six feet from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house,
tree, overhanging branches, electrical wires, clotheslines, etc. Any swinging equipment is also required to be a
minimum distance twice the height of the swing beam away from these obstructions or structures as well. The
swing set should be located a safe distance from any water hazards, such as a lake, river, bayou, swimming pool, etc.
● Donotinstallthisresidentialswingsetinacommercialsetting.Thisswingsetisnotmanufactured
for commercial usage and will void all warranties. Tree Frogs Wooden Swing Set Factory is not
responsible for any damages or injuries resulting from this swing set being used in a commercial setting.
● Neverinstallthisswingsetindoors;oroverconcrete,asphalt,packedearth,grass,carpetoranyother
hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious or fatal injury.
● The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that you install and maintain a resilient
 surfaceunderyourswingset.TheCPSC’sConsumerInformationSheetforPlaygroundSurfacingMaterialsison
the next page. A resilient surface, should be installed after the swing set has been completely assembled according
totheseinstructions.Theswingsetmustrestonsolidground.Pleasenotethatthisswingsethasamaximumfallheightof7’.
Here are some maintenance tips required to insure safe play on your swing set for
years of fun.
● At the beginning of each usage season and every two weeks during, check: nuts and bolts
and tighten as needed,swing seats, chains, ladders, slides, rope and wood components for sign of
deterioration and replace if necessary.
● On a yearly basis, we recommend that you coat your swing set with a sealant or preservative.
Youmayalsowanttospotsandanyareaspriortosealing.
** Special note: Although we recommend that you reseal your swing set annually, you may have
totouchupthehightrafcareasand/orareasthathaveahighexposuretodirectsunlight.**
● Besurethatthesealantyouselectisnon-toxicandchildsafe.YourlocalTreeFrogsWooden
Swing Set Factory dealer may offer a complete power wash and reseal and maintenance program.
● Do not use line trimmers or “weed eaters” around your swing set. The line will remove both paint
and wood from uprights and base pieces. Any damage resulting from this type of abuse is not covered
under our limited warranty.
● Remove plastic swing seats and take in doors or do not use when temperature drops below 0°F.
Please keep this install manual for future reference.

Fort Platform: 800 Lbs.Total Weight. Swing Belts: 175 Lbs.
Trapeze: 125 Lbs. Full Bucket Swing: 50 Lbs.
Toddler Bucket Swing: 50 Lbs. Tire Swing: 125 Lbs. Total Weight
Rope Ladder: 75 Lbs. Rock Wall: 150 Lbs.
All Slides: 125 Lbs.
Tree Frogs 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 swing set.
and/or injury to the users.
To insure SAFE PLAY adults must teach children:
● Nottowalkcloseto,infrontof,behind,orbetweenmovingitems.
● Nottoswingemptyswingseats.
● Nottoswingsidewaysintothepathofadjacentswings.
● Nottousetheswingsetinamannerotherthanthatforwhichitisintended.
● Nottogetofftheequipmentwhileitisinmotion.
● Nottojumpoffthetower.
● Nottostandintheswingseats.
● Nottoswingsohighthatchainsbecomeslack,orabovetheheightoftheswingsupport.
● Nottojumponaslide.
● Nottoclimbontopoftheswingsupport.
● Nottoattachtotheswingsetanyitemthatisnotspecicallydesignedforusewiththe 
equipment, such as (but not limited to) jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, cables, and
chains. These may become strangulation hazards.
● Toholdontoswingsandclimberswithbothhands.
● Toslidefeetrst,neverheadrst.
● Towatchforotherchildrenwhileswingingorplayingneartheswingset.
To also insure SAFE PLAY adults must:
● Limitclimbingandswingingheightstoeachchild’sability.
● Verifythatsuspendedclimbingropesaresecuredatbothends.
● Verifythatsuspendedclimbingropescannotbeloopedbackonthemselves.
● Dresschildrenappropriatelyforplay.Usewell-ttedshoesthatdonothaveslipperysoles.
● Avoidponchos,scarves,hoods,loosettingclothing,neckties,andanyclothingwithadrawstring.
Seriousinjurycouldresultshouldanypartofthechildren’sclothingbecomeentangledintheswingset.
● Donotallowchildrentoplaywearinghelmets.
●
Remember that children are inventive. When they develop games that are unsafe, be alert and change the
rules.

CONSUMERINFORMATIONSHEETFORPLAYGROUNDSURFACINGMATERIALS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100,000 playground equipment
related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms.
Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have
the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground
equipmentcanbeamajorfactorindeterminingtheinjury-causingpotentialofafall.Itisself-evidentthatafall
ontoashock-absorbingsurfaceislesslikelytocauseaseriousinjurythanafallontoahardsurface.However,
it should be recognized that some injuries from falls will occur no matter what playground surfacing material is
used.
Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Grass may appear
tobeacceptable,butcanturntohardpackedearthinareasofhightrafc.Shreddedbarkmulch,woodchips,
ornegravelareconsideredtobeacceptableshockabsorbingsurfaceswheninstalledandmaintainedata
sufcientdepthunderandaroundplayequipment.
TABLE1-CRITICALHEIGHTS(infeet)OFTESTEDMATERIAL
MATERIAL UNCOMPRESSED DEPTH COMPRESSED DEPTH
6 Inch 9 Inch 12 Inch 9 inch
Wood Chips 7 10 11 10
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6 10 11 7
Engineered Wood Fibers 6 7 >12 6
Fine Sand 5 5 9 5
Coarse Sand 5 5 6 4
Fine Gravel 6 7 10 6
Medium Gravel 5 5 6 5
ShreddedTires**   10-12N/A N/A   N/A
** This is data from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6 inch depth of uncompressed
shredded tire samples produced by four manufacturers. The test reported critical heights, which varied from
10 feet to greater than 12 feet. It is recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective
surface request test data from the supplier showing the critical height of the material when it was tested in
accordance with ASTM F1292.
Table 1 should be read as follows: If, for example, uncompressed wood chips are used at a minimum of 6 inches,
the Critical Height is 7 feet. If 9 inches of uncompressed wood chips are used, the Critical Height is 10 feet. It
should be noted that, for some materials, the Critical Height decreases when the material is compressed. It
is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the
perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately
jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of a swing a
minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the
supporting structure.
Thisinformationisintendedtoassistincomparingtherelativeshock-absorbingpropertiesofvariousmaterials.
No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly
maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined
necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground
equipment, the availability in your area, and its cost.
ThisinformationhasbeenextractedfromtheCPSCpublications“PlaygroundSurfacing-TechnicalInformation
Guide” and “Handbook for Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these reports can be obtained by sending a
postcard to:
OfceofPublicAffairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, D.C. 20207
Toll-freeHotline:1-800-638-2772orathttp://www.cpsc.gov

2018 TREE FROGS Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited10-YearWarranty,Limited5-YearWarranty
Tree Frogs Warranties all Jaguar Playcenter Series, Bengal Forts Series, MegaDeck Fort Series Redwood components
and Cedar components against structural failure due to warping, wood rot, insect infestation (excluding Carpenter Bees)
ordecayfortheperiodof10Yearsfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.Thiswarrantydoesnotcovercracks,ssions,
checks, fading, knots and weathering that are normal natural characteristics of wood, that do not affect the structural
integrity of the product. The Redwood and Cedar components warranty is extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty to
the original owner upon registering this warranty within 90 days of purchase at www.treefrogsswingsets.com.
Tree Frogs Warranties all Parrot Island Fort Series, Parrot Island Playcenter Series, Rainforest Cottage Series Cedar
components against structural failure due to warping, wood rot, insect infestation (excluding Carpenter Bees) or decay
foraperiodof10Yearsfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.Thiswarrantydoesnotcovercracks,ssions,checks,fad-
ing, knots and weathering that are normal natural characteristics of wood, that do not affect the structural integrity of the
product.
Tree Frogs Warranties all Toucan Fort Series, Toucan Playcenter Series, Orangutan Fort Series, Stand Alone Swings
Cedar components against structural failure due to warping, wood rot, insect infestation (excluding Carpenter Bees) or
decayforaperiodof5Yearsfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.Thiswarrantydoesnotcovercracks,ssions,checks,
fading, knots and weathering that are normal natural characteristics of wood, that do not affect the structural integrity of
the product.
Inaddition,a10-YearLimitedWarrantyappliestoallroto-moldedslides,ductileironswinghangers,tireswivels,metal
climbing rungs and swing beam brackets against failure due to rust or failure in defect in material. Surface rust, fading,
weathering, cracks/chips in coatings and corrosion that do not affect structural integrity are not covered by this warranty.
Furthermore,a5-YearLimitedWarrantyappliestoallcomponents&accessoriesincludingallswings,chainladders,
gliders, handles, brackets, bubble panels, tarps, steering/ships wheels, telescopes, binoculars, buoy ball, blow molded
slidesanddiscseatthatarenotcoveredunderthe10-YearWarrantytobefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
ship. Surface rust, fading, weathering, cracks/chips in coatings and corrosion that do not affect structural integrity are
not covered by this warranty.
Andforaperiodof1-YearTreeFrogswarrantiesallropes,structuralfoammoldedslidestobefreeofdefectsinmaterial
and workmanship. Fading is not considered a defect and may occur with seasonal and geographical conditions.
**10-YearWarrantyExclusion:ToucanFortSeries,ToucanPlaycenterSeries,OrangutanSeries,StandAloneSwings
(Limited5Yr/5Yr/1YrWARRANTY).
This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the defective part. Product covered under this warranty will be
shippedatthecustomer’sexpense.TreeFrogsisnotresponsibleforanyexpenseassociatedwithfreight,ordelivery
and installation of the warranted part(s). Tree Frogs reserves the right to inspect all warranty claim parts for which a
claim has been made.
Thislimitedwarrantyappliesonlytotheoriginalretailpurchaserandforresidentialuseonly,non-residentialusevoids
warranty. These warranties void when product is transferred or sold or no longer in possession by original owner. A copy
of the original invoice must be presented to initiate warranty claim. This limited warranty does not cover damage from
abuse, acts of God, vandalism, maintenance guideline neglect, alterations, normal wear & tear, use other than residen-
tial,unauthorizedmodication,damageduetomovingofproductorimproperinstallationandoruse.Anymodication
could damage the structural integrity of the play system and voids all warranties.
This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantabilityortnessforuse.TreeFrogsdoesnotassume,orauthorizeanypersontoassumeforus,anyother
liability in connection with the sale of our products.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoualsomayhaveotherrightsthatvaryfromstatetostate.
Registeryourplaysystem’swarrantyatwww.treefrogsswingsets.com.
TreeFrogsreservestherightatanytimetochangeproductspecicationsorsubstitutesimilarcomponents.
Seeyourinstructionmanualforguidelinesonregularmaintenance.http://treefrogsshowrooms.com/installation-manuals/
.Yourchild’splaysystem&perimeterplayzoneshouldbeinspectedregularlyforanywear&safetyhazards.

Picture Description QTY.
356-1
22” Tic Tac Toe Board 2
356-2
31 15/16” Rail Facia 1
356-3
32” Spindle 8
356-4
32” Tic Tac Toe
Spindle
2
356-5
50” Center Tarp
Board 1
356-6
56 3/4” End Tarp
Board
1
356-7
60 1/2” Long Bottom
Rail Facia 1

Picture Description QTY.
356-8
63” Rockwall Center
Support
1
356-9
43 1/4” Short Deck
Board
4
356-10
50” Deck Board 10
356-11
50”1-RockRockwall
Board
5
356-12
50”2-RockRockwall
Board
3
356-13
50” Blank Rockwall
Board
3
356-14
50” Rockwall Board
w/ Rope Hole
1

Picture Description QTY.
356-15
74 3/4” Deck Support 1
356-16
22” Rope Ladder
Rung
6
356-17
75” Center Post 2
356-18
21 9/16” Ladder Step 4
356-19
83 1/8” Main Beam 4
356-20
11” Rope Block 1
356-21
19” (L) Gusset 3

Picture Description QTY.
356-22
19“ (R ) Gusset 3
356-23
39 7/16” ( R) Corner
Post
2
356-24
39 7/16” (L) Corner
Post
2
356-25
65” Center Pipe &
Step Ladder Leg
1
356-26
74” Ground Runner 1
356-27
80” Rockwall Ladder
Leg
2
356-28
80” ( R) Pipe Ladder
Leg
1

Picture Description QTY.
356-29
80“ (L) Step Ladder
Leg
1
356-30
85 1/2” Rope Ladder
Arm
1
356-31
85 1/2” Trapeze Arm 1
356-32
94 1/8” Rope Ladder
Runner
1
356-33
96” Top Joist 1
356-34
96” SB Top Joist 1
356-35
7 5/8” Center
A-FrameBlock
1

Picture Description QTY.
356-36
127/8”A-Frame
Block
1
356-37
127/8”A-Frame
Block Sinked
1
356-38
72”A-Frame
Crossmember
1
356-39
113”A-FrameLeg 2
356-40
125” Universal
Swingbeam
1

Picture Description QTY.
353-1
12 5/16” Short Fan
Board
4
353-2
43 11/26” Bottom Fan
Board
2
353-3
62” Center Wood
Roof Support
2
353-4
10” Center Fan Board 2
353-5
11 5/8” Peak Facia 2
353-6
63 3/4” Roof
Supports
4
353-7
563/4”RoofBoard-
Ripped
4

Picture Description QTY.
353-7
56 3/4” Roof Board 28

Picture Description QTY.
354-1
63/4”ShortPicket-
17
8
354-2
8 3/8” Panel Board
-2
4
354-3
10 1/2” Panel Board
-12
4
354-4
11 1/2” Panel Board
-3
4
354-5
12” Right Window
Shutter-14
4
354-16
12” Left Window
Shutter-13
4
354-7
12 1/2” Panel Board
-8
4

Picture Description QTY.
354-8
12 7/8”” Panel
Board-10
4
354-9
12 7/8”” Panel
Board-9
4
354-10
14 1/8” Panel
Board-5
4
354-11
14 1/2” Panel
Board-4
4
354-12
16”WindowTop-15 4
354-13
32” Spindle 4
354-14
48 5/8” Upper
Support
4

Picture Description QTY.
354-15
6 3/4” Short Wide
Picket-18
2
354-16
5 15/16” Panel
Board-1
4
354-17
19 7/8” Panel
Board-6
4
354-18
24 9/16” Panel
Board-7
4
354-19
28”PanelBoard-11 4
354-20
32” Panel
Spindle-16
2

MEASUREMENT TAKEN FROM BOTTOM OF BOLT HEAD TO THE BOTTOM OF BOLT
USE A TAPE MEASURE OR RULER TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. HARDWARE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH HARDWARE SIZES.
KSI-356-HWRBAGBASEHARDWARE
INSTALLERNOTE:(YOUMUSTASSEMBLETHISPRODUCTINACCORDANCEWITHTHESEASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS.WHENCOMPLETEGIVEMANUALTOOWNER.)
A-1
3/8” Acorn Nut Plated
QTY22
A-2
3/8” x 3” Carriage Bolt ZP
QTY2
A-3
3/8” x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt ZP
QTY2
A-4
3/8” x 5 Hex Bolt ZP
QTY4
A-5
3/8” x 6” Hex Bolt ZP
QTY8
A-6
3/8 x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt ZP
QTY8
A-7
3/8Nylon Insert Locknut NE ZP
QTY4
A-8
1/2” USS Flatwasher ZP
QTY2
A-9
3/8” Bolt Cup
QTY12