Yard Craft Lunar Vinyl Playset User manual

Assembly Manual
Lunar Vinyl Playset

Tools Required for Job
One 4' Step
Ladder
Cordless Drill
& 1/2" drill bit
25’ Tape
Measure
Lunar Vinyl Playset
Assembly Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this playset.
This manual is designed to simplify the assembly process, however we recommend having an experienced
carpenter involved in the project. Please read through the entire manual before starting!
Take a deep breath and get at it; the satisfaction and enjoyment of this hideout is only a few minutes away.
Have fun!
You have purchased a product that consists of bulky pieces. With your purchase, you assume full
responsibility to have the necessary manpower available to assemble the product. We reccomend at least
two able-bodied men for this assembly. You also agree that any damage that happens to the product during
the entire construction process is your responsibility, and neither the seller, nor the manufacturer, will be
held liable for any such damage.
9/16th Wrench
#2 Square
Drive Tip
(included)
T30 Star
Drive Tip
(included)

Parts List

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Lunar Vinyl Playset Assembly Manual
Unpack and identify parts. Identify and then place two 2x6x 73 1/2" and two
2x6x56" on a smooth, flat surface to begin. Make sure
floor joist hangers are turned in. Also notice shims at
four corners.
Thread 6 3/8" bolts into T-nuts on four corners. Fasten four 4x4x54". Pre-drilled hole configuration is
very important on all 4x4's. Hand tighten acorn
nuts at this point. Be sure to always place washer
between vinyl and acorn nut.
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Continue fastening 2x6's to 4x4's using 6 7/8" bolts. Tighten nuts at this point. Over-tightening acorn nuts
can cause the head to pop off.
Install three floor joists. Fasten joists to hangers using 1 3/4" washer head
screws.
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Lay out floor boards. Notice the two shorter ones
between posts and narrow one in the center. Make sure
the floor boards are flush with the 2x6.
Fasten using 1 1/2" screws.
Measure to ensure the floor frame is square before
continuing.
Using 6 7 /8" bolts, being fastening 2x6's to tower 4x4.
Thread acorn nut onto rod as far as you can, then back off
several turns. Be sure to place washer between acorn and
vinyl. Only tighten acorn nuts after brackets are on each
corner.
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Fasten top and bottom flanges of corner bracket using
1 3/4" screws.
Fasten slats to tower using pattern provided to find
proper spacing. Be sure you know where any
components you may have purchased will be attached
prior to fastening slats. Use 1 3/4" screws to fasten slats.
Assembly instructions for components can be found on
pages 21-24.
Prepare to assemble legs by identifying two
2x6x 81 1/2" with long point on one end. Also, one
2x5x79 1/2" with braces attached.
Fasten 2x6x81 1/2(with long point) using 3 1/2"
stainless steel lag screws. Be sure this is flush.
Repeat on opposite side.
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Fasten brace to 2x6x81 1/2" using 3 1/2" stainless steel
lag screw. Repeat steps 15-17 for second leg.
Prepare to fasten leg to tower. Start four 4 3/8" bolts in holes before lifting
platform into position.
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You are now ready to fasten second leg. Propping on a
5' step ladder works great.
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Leg assembly and tower assembly should join together
like this. 4 3/8" bolts that were started in previous step
can be fastened into the t-nuts. Also on opposite side.
Fasten long point to 4x4 using 4" lag. You may need
to drill a 1/4" or 5/16" pilot hole in the 4x4.
Repeat steps 19-24 to fasten second leg.
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You are now ready to install the
cargo net, rock wall, and step ladder
panels.
These are interchangeable at all
locations on the "legs."
Decide where you want these
positioned prior to fastening.
Typically there is one "empty"
space where the slide goes.
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These components should now be fastened in place
using 3 1/2" stainless steel lag screws. A lag should be
put in at this location on both the rockwall and cargo
net.
Fasten about halfway up the "leg" as well.
Fasten a 3 1/2" stainless steel lag screw at these
locations as well.
Fasten two lags at this location on the outside as well.
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Short pieces of decking should be fastened after
installing the rockwall and cargo net.
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Install the step ladder.
Install 2x6 on "leg" at the slide location. This is to
provide reinforcement to the structure. Three lags
should be used to fasten this.
The next step is to install the tarp roof.
Begin by installing the cover and support framing.
The following instructions for the tarp roof can be
found on pages 13-14.
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Fasten 2x4x104 just below the 4x4 caps. Be sure both
ends are spaced evenly. Repeat on opposite side.
Mark center of these 2x4's.
Fasten support brackets to one end of the 2x4x51 that
is part of the cover frame pack. Use 1 3/4" washer
screws. Flares should be flush with bottom of 2x4.
There will be two of these brackets and 2x4's.
Place this vertical 2x4 with bracket at location
marked center on step 34. Complete fastening
using 1 3/4" washer screws.
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Fasten flares using 1 3/4" washer screws.
Repeat on opposite side.
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Fasten 2x4x61" to top of vertical 2x4x51" using 3"
lags.
This 2x4 can be fastened on top prior to fastening
brackets if desired.
Unwrap tarp and fasten at four corners using 3"
lags. Finish one end completely before starting on
other end.
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Attach step ladder handle to the right of the step ladder
using four 1 1/2" wafer-head lags.
Attach at top and bottom.
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You are now ready to install the tire swing.
Attach tire swing swivel under the deck
using 3" lags.
Then attach the tire swing to the swivel.
Attach slide using 1 3/4" washer-head screws.
The next step is to install the swing frame.
Assembly instructions for the swing frame can be
found on pages 16-20.
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You are now ready to assemble the swing frame. Begin
by identifying the swing beam.
The end of the beam without caps gets fastened to the
tower.
Fasten swing bearings to swing beam using lags
provided in bearing packs.
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Swing Frame Assembly
If you purchased a plastic glider, your next step is to
install the glider bracket. This bracket needs to be
fastened to the opposite side of the swing beam as the
swing bearings. It can be placed at any swing position.
Pre-drill four 1/2" holes, then fasten using four lag
screws provided.
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Finish fastening using the 1 3/4" washer head screws
provided.
Rotate the swing beam 180 degrees so that the swing
bearings are turned up. Fasten the swing beam receiver
bracket to the swing beam using two 4 7/8" bolts
provided. This bracket needs to be fastened to the end of
the swing beam without the caps. Thread acorn nut onto
bolt as far as you can, then back off several turns. Use
washers between the acorn nut and the metal bracket.
Tighten nuts.
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Swing Frame Assembly
With swing beam in same position, attach beam strap to
swing beam using two 4 7/8" bolts provided. Only
finger tighten at this point. Note that this end of the
beam should have caps on it. Use pre-drilled holes.
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Identify end post and place between beam strap. Fasten
using two 4 7/8" bolts provided. You are now ready to
tighten all four bolts on beam strap.
If your setup location is level, the end post will need to
be shortened approximately 1' (cut off bottom end).
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Lift swing beam into position. One person should be up
in the tower. The other person should continue to hold
the end post steady.
Note: Your set may not appear exactly as pictured.
Swing Frame Assembly
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Fasten corner brace to swing beam and end post. Be
sure end post is plumb. Attach using six 1 3/4" washer
head screws.
Push bracket against 2x6 vinyl then fasten first with
two lags provided.
Next predrill 7/16" holes and fasten with two 2 3/4"
bolts provided, using acorn nuts and washers.
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Swing beam receiver properly fastened. Identify ground runner and fasten to end post using
6 1/2" bolts. Thread acorn nut onto rod as far as you can,
then back off several turns. Be sure to place washer
between acorn nut and vinyl.
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Identify end post braces. Fasten the short angle to the
ground runner that was installed on previous step.
Use 4 /18" bolts provided.
Align brace with end post then fasten long angle to end
post using 3/8" x 4" lags provided. This should be pre-
drilled using 1/4" drill bit.
Swing Frame Assembly
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Swing Frame Assembly
Your completed swing frame assembly should
appear like this.
The next step is to install any other components
you might have purchased.
Assembly instructions for the components are
found on pages 21-24.
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