Yard Craft Polaris User manual

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Polaris Playset
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Hardware
Lags Threaded Rods, Nuts and Washers Washer Head Screws Vinyl Screws
• #2 Square Drive Bit
• T30 Star Drive Bit
• 25’ Tape Measure
• 9/16” Wrench
• Cordless Drill and Drill Bits
• 4’ Step Ladder
Tools Required Tools Included
Let the North Star be your guide to a great time on YardCraft’s Polaris Vinyl Playset!
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of the entire neighborhood!
The vinyl construction keeps this playset low in maintenance but keeps the fun factor high!
The Polaris Vinyl Playset will enhance the appearance of your backyard, while also making it a
one-stop-shop for having fun and making memories!

Parts List
Part No. Type Quantity
1A 108" 4x4 Post 4
1B 56" 2x6 12
1C 56" 2x4 Joists 3
1D Floor Boards 11
1E Slats 16
1F Sandbox Seats 4
3A 14' 2x6 Swing Beam 1
3B 93" 4x4 End Post 1
3C 93" 2x4 Ground Runner 1
3D 87" 2x4 Braces 2
3E Beam Strap Bracket 1
3F Corner Bracket 1
3G End Bracket 1
3H Swing Bearings
5A Top Ladder 1
5B End Ladder 1
5C 117" 2x4 Ground Runner 1
5D 87" 2x4 Braces 2
5E 2x6 End Brackets 2
4A 5' Ladder 1
4B Ladder Handrail 1
4C 10ft Avalanche Slide 1
4D Rock Wall 1
4E Belt Swings 2
4F Buoy Ball 1
4G Glider Swing 1
4H Glider Swing Bracket 1
4I Gable Roof 1
4J Gable Roof Bracket 4
6A 3/8" Threaded Rods
6B 3/8" Acorn Nuts
6C 3/8" Washers
6D 1 3/4" Washer Head Screws
6E 1 1/2" Vinyl Screws
6F Lags
6G 2x6 Corner Brackets 12
6H 2x4 Joists Hangers 6
Tower
Swing Frame
Accessories
Climbing Set
Hardware

Step 2.
Place the 108” 4x4 posts (1A) in place.
The pre-drilled holes need to be aligned with the holes in the
2x6’s.
Step 3.
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with acorn nuts and washers. (6A, 6B, 6C)
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Step 4.
Once the 4x4 posts are installed measure across the corners to
ensure the tower is square.
Step 1.
Begin the assembly by placing four 56” 2x6’s (1B) in a square. Place
a corner bracket (6G) at each corner.
Notice how the holes in the 2x6’s and the corner brackets are
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Step 6.
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Step 7.
Locate the joist hanger template and install the joist hangers. (6H)
The joist hanger template will show you where to properly
position them.
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them with 1 ¾” washer head screws. (6D)
Step 8.
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be installed next.
Fasten them with the same washer head screws.
Step 5.
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end wrench.
Keep in mind that overtighting the acorn nuts can damage them.

Step 10.
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Step 11.
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Step 12.
Complete the main structure by fastening the corner brackets.
Use 1 ¾” washer head screws to fasten the top and bottom of
each bracket.
The ground brackets only get the tops fastened.
Step 9.
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There are two short boards that go between the 4x4 posts
and one narrow board for the center.

Step 14.
The side of the platform with the slide and the side with the
climbing set both get four slats.
10ft Avalanche Slide (4C)
Place the slide in place then fasten it with the included lags.
Make sure the lags go into the 2x6 below and not just through the
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Rock Wall (4D) & Ladder (4A)
Locate the rock wall and 5ft ladder and place them both in place.
Step 13.
The next step is to fasten the slats to the 2x6’s to complete the
railings.
Use the included template to align the slats then fasten them with
1 ¾” washer head screws.
Before you attach the slats you need to decide where you want
the swing beam, ladder and slide then install the slats accordingly.

5ft Ladder (4A)
Fasten the ladder to the 2x6 using the same screws.
Ladder Handrail (4B)
Place the handrail in position on the ladder and fasten it with four
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Sandbox Seats (1F)
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screws.
Rock Wall (4D)
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screws.

Step 1.
Start the swing frame assembly with the 2x6 swing beam. (3A)
Step 2.
Fasten the swing bearings (3H) to the swing beam using the lags
provided with the bearings.
Step 3.
Place the glider bracket (4H) in position.
Swing Frame
Assembly

Step 5.
Fasten the side tabs of the bracket using 1 ¾” washer head
screws.
Step 6.
Attach the swing beam bracket (3G) to the end of the beam
without the end caps.
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fasten the bracket.
Step 7.
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Step 4.
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lags.

Step 9.
Attach the corner bracket (3F) to the swing beam and end post.
Fasten it with 1 ¾” washer head screws.
Step 10.
Lift the swing beam up into place on the tower.
Step 11.
Fasten the swing beam bracket to the 2x6 using 3” lags after
placing it in position.
Step 8.
Find the 4x4 end post (3B) and install it in the beam strap.
Make sure the post is square with the swing beam then tighten all
the nuts.

Step 13.
Find the ground runner 2x4 (3C) and fasten it to the end post
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Step 12.
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bracket with two 2 ¾” threaded rods.
Step 15.
Fasten the top ends of the braces to the end post using 4” lags.
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Step 14.
Place the 2x4 end braces (3D) in place and fasten the bottom ends
to the ground 2x4.
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Step 17.
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Step 1.
Locate these parts to begin the climbing set assembly.
Step 16.
Assemble the glider pieces using the included hardware.
Climbing Set
Assembly

Step 2.
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(5A)
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Step 3.
Place the end ladder (5B) in position as shown and fasten it with 4
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Step 4.
Flip the climbing set over and place it in position on the platform.
Step 5.
Fasten the side tabs on the end brackets using 3” lags.

Step 6.
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Step 7.
Place the ground runner 2x4 (5C) in place and fasten it with two 6
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Step 8.
Locate the 2x4 side braces (5D) and install them as shown.
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threaded rods.
Step 9.
Fasten the top of the braces using 4” lags.
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Step 1.
Place the gable roof brackets (4J) on the 4x4 post facing in as
shown.
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Step 2.
Place the gable roof (4I) in position on top of the 4x4 posts.
Step 3.
Fasten the roof to the brackets using the included hardware.
Gable Roof
Assembly