Yard Craft Backyard Cliff Climb User manual

Assembly Manual
Backyard
Cliff Climb

Tools Required for Job
Two 4'
Step
Ladders
Cordless
Drill
25’ Tape
Measure
Backyard Cliff Climb
Assembly Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this hideout.
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 Cliff Climb 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. 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
2 Side Frames Rock wall Leg Frame
Slide
Floor Deck
Cover Frame
Swing Beam
2 Swings
Ladder Leg Frame
Roof Cover
2 Feet for Leg Frame
1 Tire Swing
Hardware
Packs
Tire Swivel
2- 2x4x37"
2- 2x4x48"

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Your package will look like this at the
beginning.
Identify all the parts needed to assemble the
playset.
Identify 4x4 where swing beam attaches. Place one side frame on level ground (2x6
with angles on both ends is part of the floor).
Fasten 2x4x37" to 4x4 where swing beam
attaches with two 5/16x2.5" star head lag
screws. Be sure 2x4's are aligned top and
bottom.
Repeat step 5 on opposite side.
Step:1 Step:2
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Position floor deck on side panel. Bottom of
decking should be resting on top side of angled
2x6.
Fasten floor deck to 4x4 using two 5/16x 2.5" lag
screws. Be sure decking is pulled down against
angled 2x6 before fastening with lags. Fasten joist
at both 4x4's. Fasten where the yellow arrows are
pointing.
Fit other side panel into position. Fasten this side repeating step 8.
Fasten 2x4 to side frame using two 5/16x 2.5"
lags.
Be sure 2x4's are properly aligned.
Make sure everything is pulled together.
This is important for the swing beam
attachment.
Step:11 Step:12
Step:10
Step:9
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Repeat step 11 on opposite side. Your assembly to this point should look
like this.
Fasten 2x4x48" with four 2.5" screws. Center
holes on 48" 2x4 with the side panel 2x4's.
Repeat step 15 at four corners.
Step:16
Step:15
Step:14Step:13
Identify rock wall leg frame and one foot
for leg frame.
Step:17
Attach foot to bottom of rock wall leg frame
using four 2" screws.
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Identify ladder leg frame and one foot for leg
frame.
Attach foot to bottom of leg frame using
four 2" screws.
Complete fastening foot to ladder leg frame by
fastening 4x4 brace to side of leg using 2.5"
lag screw.
You are now ready to attach leg frames to
completed platform assembly.
Be sure to attach ladder leg to side with longer
4x4 posts.
Begin lifting platform and leg frame as
shown.
Step:23
Step:22
Step: 20
Step:19
Complete fastening foot to rock wall
by fastening 4x4 brace to side of leg using
2.5" lag screw.
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Continue lifting until you can properly align
angled 2x6 on floor assembly with this point on
the leg frame assembly. Begin fastening long point
of leg frame to tower using 2.5" lag screws.
Repeat on opposite side.
Complete fastening leg frame to tower using two
2.5" screws in pre-drilled holes on angled 2x6.
Repeat this step on opposite side.
You are now ready to fasten the rock wall
leg frame to the tower.
Begin lifting platform and rock wall leg
frame as shown.
Continue lifting until bottom of decking rests
properly on rock wall.
Before fastening be sure these align properly.
Fasten both points with 2.5" lag screws.
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Complete fastening rock wall leg frame to
tower using 2.5" lags in pre-drilled holes.
Your tower should now look like this.
Check over complete assembly to be sure
that all pre-drilled holes have a fastener in
them. This is VERY important!
Identify two parts for swing beam. Overlap as
shown in photo with swing bearings in same
direction.
Assemble swing beam using eight 2.5" screws.
Step:33
Step:32Step:31
Be sure 2x6's are flush on bottom side before
assembling.
Step:35
Position swing beam on front side of 4x4's
that swing beam attaches to. Make sure to
align pre-drilled holes.
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Fasten swing beam to 4x4's using four
3/8"x6.5" carriage bolts (bolt head should be
on the inside and the nut on the outside).
Finger tighten until four bolts are in. Complete
fastening swing beam to 4x4's by tightening
all four nuts with wrench.
Identify three parts for cover frame. Be sure
half moons are facing outward before
assembling.
Assemble cover frame using 2.5" screws.
Center pre-drilled holes on top of upright 2x4's.
Step:40
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Place cover frame on tower, centered
between 4x4's.
Fasten assembled cover frame to tower
using pre-drilled holes. Use four 2.5"
screws on each side.
Step:43
Step:42Step:41
You are now ready to attach the cover to the
2x4x48" using 3/4" pan head screws. Be sure
your corner is flush with the end of the 2x4.
Keep cover pulled snug at all times.
Repeat step 43 on opposite side.
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Fasten tire swivel to double 2x4 floor joist
with 3" lags in pre-drilled holes.
Attach tire swing to tire swivel using
pear-shaped quick link.
Step:47
Step:45
Position slide on top of deck floor. Slide
should overlap floor 1-2".
Fasten slide on top of floor using 2" screws.
Do not over-tighten.
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Step:49
Hang swings on swing bearings at
desired height.