Yard Craft Titan User manual

Assembly Manual
Titan Vinyl Playset

Tools Required for Job
One 4' Step
Ladder
Cordless Drill
& 1/2" drill bit
25’Tape
Measure
Titan 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
note numbers on these six pieces

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Titan Vinyl Playset Assembly Manual
Begin by positioning two 2x6x114's and two 2x6x56's
on a flat surface.
Place 4x4x128" labeled "1" in corner.
Note pre-drilled hole pattern.
Align pre-drilled holes on 4x4 with pre-drilled holes on
2x6. Using 6 7/8" bolts, begin fastening 2x6's to tower
4x4. Thread acorn nut onto rod as you can, then back
off several turns. Be sure to place on flat washer
between acorn nut and vinyl.
Bolts should be flush with outside of 2x6 before putting
on the bracket.
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Place washer and acorn nut on bolt. Only finger tighten
at this point.
Place 4x4x128" labeled "2" in position as shown.
Very important to note drilling patterns on 4x4's.
Fasten using 6 7/8 bolts. Finger tighten acorn nuts at
this point.
Place 4x4x108" labeled "3" in this position. Notice
the pre-drilled hole patterns, especially at the 5' and
7' height.
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Align pre-drilled holes on 4x4 with pre-drilled holes on
2x6. Using 6 7/8" bolts, begin 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 flat washer
between acorn nut and vinyl. Bolts should be flush with
outside of 2x6 before putting on the bracket.
Repeat previous step in this corner, using 4x4x108"
labeled "4."
Place 4x4x128" labeled "5" in position as shown.
Very important to note drilling patterns on 4x4's.
Fasten using 6 7/8" bolts. Finger tighten acorn nuts at
this point.
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Place 4x4x128" labeled "6" in corner. Align pre-drilled
holes on 4x4 with pre-drilled holes on 2x6. Using 6 7/8"
bolts, begin 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 flat washer between acorn nut
and vinyl. Bolts should be flush with outside of 2x6
before putting on the bracket.
Lay out four 2x6x56" as shown. Also notice the pre-
drilled hole pattern on this 2x6. You can also place the
6 7/8" bolts with an acorn nut and washer on one side, in
the pre-drilled holes, as shown. This will be the
placement of the framing for 7' and 5' decks. Lower deck
framing consists of two 2x6x62 (with joist hangers
attached) and two 2x6x56's. .
Notice two outside 2x6's with joist hangers attached. Begin fastening 2x6x56." (This should have joist
hangers attached on inside). Fasten with acorn nuts
and washer at this end only for now.
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Bolts should be flush with outside of 2x6 before putting
on the bracket.
Continue fastening 2x6x56."
Only finger tighten acorn nuts at this point.
After four 2x6x56's are in their proper place, your set
should appear like this.
Tighten all the acorn nuts on the framing for the 7' deck.
Use a 9/16" deep socket and a 9/16" open end wrench.
Keep in mind that over-tightening can damage the acorn
nut.
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Then install second 2x6x56" with no joist hanger.
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Identify two 2x6x62" with joist hangers attached. Install one 2x6 with joist hanger, then install 2x6x56"
with no joist hanger.
Install second 2x6 with joist hanger.
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These two corners do not get corner brackets. Set should look like this at this point. All acorn nuts
should be tightened at this point, using a 9/16" deep
socket and a 9/16" open end wrench.
Keep in mind that over-tightening can damage the acorn
nut.
You will receive two sandbox seats with your playset.
The can be installed at any corner using 1 1/2" screws
provided.
Install floor joists as pictured. Two on upper deck and
two on lower deck.
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Fasten using 1 3/4" washer head screws provided. Two
screws on each joist hanger.
Fasten 60" floorboards to lower deck framing using 1
1/2" screws provided. Align ends so they are flush with
outside edge of 2x6. Use 54" pieces between posts.
One narrow piece goes in center of floor.
Repeat step 30 on upper deck, using 47 3/4" between
posts.
Identify four 2x6x56" and begin fastening as shown.
Align pre-drilled holes on 4x4 with pre-drilled holes on
2x6. Using 6 7/8" bolts, begin fastening 2x6's to tower
on 4x4. Thread acorn nut onto rod as far as you can,
then back off several turns. Be sure to place flat washer
between acorn nut and vinyl. Bolts should be flush with
outside of 2x6 before putting on the bracket.
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Complete top ring assembly using four corner brackets.
Tighten all the nuts on top ring.
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Identify two 2x6x62" and one 2x6x56" and fasten
on lower deck. This frame will receive two corner
brackets. Tighten all nuts on lower ring.
Before continuing, refer to print to know where all the
components will be fastened to main tower. Then, using
patterns provided, fasten poly slats at the proper
positions using 1 3/4" screws provided.
Assembly instructions for components can be found on
pages 25-29.
Install small access ladder between two towers
using four 1 1/2" screws provided. Make sure to
fasten underneath deck as well.
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Complete main structure assembly by fastening "lips" of
corner braces to 2x6's using 1 3/4" washer head screws
provided. Each bracket will use four screws except the
bottom side of the "sandbox ring."
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Your main tower assembly is now complete. You can
now fasten rock wall (if you purchased one), step
ladder, and slide.
Position rock wall at desired location. Fasten using
four 1 1/2" screws.
Fasten step ladder and slide at desired location
using 1 3/4" washer screws.
You are now ready to install your roof.
Assembly instructions for the tarp roof can be
found on pages 14-16.
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Identify three 2x4x37" for cover frame. Fasten
brackets to one end using 1 3/4" washer screws.
Flanges on bracket should be flush with bottom of
2x4.
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Identify 2x4x80" for cover frame. Fasten 2x4's to 4x4
post on tower using 3" lag. Space on each end should be
12". One on front of tower.
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Tarp Roof Assembly Instructions
There should also be one 2x4x80" at the location
specified by the yellow arrow. .
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There should also be one 2x4x80" on the back side of the
tower.
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A 2x4x37" with brackets needs to be fastened here as
well (on center).
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Then center one 2x4x37" with bracket on 2x4x80" and
fasten using 1 3/4" screws.
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Tarp Roof Assembly Instructions
And a 2x4x37" with brackets should be fastened here as
well.
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Then fasten 2x4x61" centered on top of vertical
2x4's using 3" lag.
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Fasten 2x4x58 1/2" to support lower cover using
3" lags.
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Identify covers attached to 2x4's. Drape over top of
cover frame and fasten using 3" lags. Start on one end
by fastening right next to cap on 2x4 support. Then pull
tight on opposite side and fasten.
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Tarp Roof Assembly Instructions
Additional 2x4x16" needs to be added to support lower
deck frame.
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Your completed tarp assembly should appear similar to
this. The next step is to install the swing frame(s).
Instructions for a swing frame can be found on pages
17-21. Instructions for a climbing set can be found on
pages 22-24.
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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.
Step 2:
Step 1:
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.
Step 3:Step 4:

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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.
Step 6:
Step 5:
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. This bracket is fastened
36" from the end of the 14' beam. Use pre-drilled holes.
Step 7:
Step 8:
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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Step 12:
Step 11:
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 at this point.
Swing Frame Assembly
Step 9:Step 10:
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.
Step 13:
Step 16:
Step 15:
Step 14:
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