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2H

Denotes Use Zone with Protective Surfacing

Use Zone for Single-Axis Swings

6ft.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides the

following consumer information for your Home Playground Equipment

•

This product is intended for single-family residential

use only, by children ages two to ten and a maxi-

mum weight of 105 pounds. Any recommendation

over 10 years of age or 105 pounds exceeds the

u

pper limits specified in the American Society for

Testing and Materials (ASTM) Home Playground

Safety Standard. In order for PlayStar to comply

with the ASTM Standard, we cannot recommend

anyone above these limits.

• It is a misuse of this product when installed or used

in places of public assembly such as schools or parks.

Select Protective Surfacing

Poured-In-Place Surfaces or

Pre-Manufactured Rubber Tiles

Placement

One of the most important things you can

do to reduce the likelihood of serious head

injuries is to install shock-absorbing

protective surfacing under and around

your play equipment. The protective

surfacing should be applied to a depth

that is suitable for the equipment height in

accordance with ASTM F1292. There are

different types of surfacing to choose from;

whichever product you select, follow these

guidelines:

NOTE: Do not install home playground

equipment over concrete, asphalt, or

any other hard surface. A fall onto a

hard surface can result in serious

injury to the equipment user. Grass

and dirt are not considered protective

surfacing because wear and

environmental factors can reduce their

shock absorbing effectiveness.

Carpeting and thin mats are generally

not adequate protective surfacing.

Ground level equipment -- such as a

sandbox, activity wall, playhouse or

other equipment that has no elevated

play surface -- does not need any

protective surfacing.

• Maintain a minimum depth

of 9 inches of

loose-fill materials such as wood mulch /

chips, engineered wood fiber (EWF), or

shredded/recycled rubber mulch for

PlayStar Playsets require fall-height

protection from eight

feet.

equipment up to 8 feet high. NOTE: An

initial fill level of 12 inches will compress

to about a 9-inch depth of surfacing over

time. The surfacing will also compact,

displace, and settle, and should be

periodically refilled to maintain at least a

9-inch depth.

• Use containment, such as digging out

around the perimeter and/or lining the

perimeter with landscape edging. Don’t

forget to account for water drainage.

• Check and maintain the depth of the

loose-fill surfacing material. To maintain

the right amount of loose-fill materials,

mark the correct level on play equipment

support posts. That way you can easily

see when to replenish and/or redistribute

the surfacing.

• Do not

install loose fill surfacing over

hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.

This height should be equal to or greater

than the fall height - vertical distance

between a designated play surface

(elevated surface for standing, sitting, or

climbing) and the protective surfacing

below - of your play equipment.

• Check the protective surfacing frequently

for wear.

• Follow the instructions provided, do not alter its

d

esign in any way.

• Construction requires at least two adults capable of

heavy lifting.

• Thoroughly read all safety instructions before

beginning.

• Children must remain clear of construction site until

this product is properly installed and ready for use.

• Save these instructions in the event the

manufacturer has to be contacted.

Proper placement and maintenance of

protective surfacing is essential.

Be sure to;

• Extend surfacing at least 6 feet from the

equipment in all directions.

• For to-fro swings, extend protective

surfacing in front of and behind the

swing to a distance equal to twice the

height of the top bar from which the

swing is suspended.

SAFETY

Loose-Fill Materials

You may be interested in using surfacing

other than loose-fill materials -- like rubber

tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.

• Installations of these surfaces generally

require a professional and are not

“do- it-yourself” projects.

• Review surface specifications before

purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask the

installer/manufacturer for a report showing

that the product has been tested to the

following safety standard: ASTM F1292

Standard Specification for Impact

Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within

the Use Zone of Playground Equipment.

This report should show the specific

height for which the surface is intended

to protect against serious head injury.

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INSTALLATION:

1. Follow the instructions provided, do not

alter its design in any way.

2. Place the playset on level ground, not

less than 6' (1.8m) from any structure

or obstruction such as a fence, garage,

h

ouse, overhanging branches, laundry

lines or electrical wires. If the area

where you will be installing your play-

set is not level, you must make it level.

3

. Playsets must be anchored to the

ground. Follow the anchoring instruc-

tions provided with your building kit. If

soil conditions permit anchors to be

pulled out easily, such as in sandy soil

conditions, cementing is required.

4. Tighten all bolts securely to the intended

member then cut off all protruding

threaded ends of bolts with a hack saw

flush to the end of the nut and

remove sharp edges with a metal file.

WARNING: Children must not use the

playset until properly installed and proper

shock-absorbing surfacing material is in place.

OPERATION: Observing and

following statements and warnings

reduces the likelihood of serious or

fatal injury.

1. On-site adult supervision is recommended

for children of all ages.

2. Only one child, for each single planned

seat or single planned activity should

be allowed on this set at one time, with

a maximum weight of 105 pounds

for

each child.

WARNING: You must teach children the

following:

A. Not

to walk close to, in front of, behind,

o

r between moving items.

B. Not

to twist swing chains or ropes or

loop them over the top support bar since

this may reduce the strength of the

c

hain or rope.

C. Avoid

swinging empty seats.

D. To Sit

in the center of the swings with

their full weight on the seats.

E. Not to use the equipment in a manner

other than intended.

F.

Not to get off equipment while it is in motion.

G. Not to climb when equipment is wet.

H. Not

to attach items to the playground

equipment that are not specifically

designed for use with the equipment

such as, but not limited to, jump

ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables

and chain as they may cause a

strangulation hazard.

I. Remove

bike or other sports helmet

before playing on the play equipment

as the helmet may become entrapped

in an enclosed opening and cause a

strangulation hazard.

3. Verify that suspended climbing ropes

are secured at both ends and that they

cannot be looped back on themselves.

(A rope that is not taut enough may

cause a strangulation hazard.)

4. Dress children appropriately. Provide

well fitting shoes. Avoid ponchos,

scarves, and other loose-fitting clothing

which is potentially hazardous while

using equipment.

5

. Verify that all suspended swinging

components have at least 8" clear-

ance between the lowest point of

component and top of shock-absorbing

surfacing material.

WARNING: Lawn swings are designed for

use by children two years of age and older.

Use by children under the age of two can

result in entrapment between the seat and

backrest. NEVER

place children in a

rearward facing position or with legs

between the seat and backrest because

the child’s body may pass through the

opening causing entrapment of the child’s

head.

DISPOSAL:

When the playset is to be retired from

service, disassemble and dispose of in

such a way that no unreasonable

hazards will exist. Follow your local

disposal requirements.

At the beginning of play season: Date: ___________

n Tighten all hardware.

n Lubricate all metallic moving parts per

manufacturer’s instructions.

n Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges,

and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.

n Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes,

cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other

deterioration. Replace as needed.

n Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint

using a nonlead-based paint meeting the

requirements of 16 CRF 1303.

n Check all wood members for deterioration and

splinters. Sand down splinters and replace

deteriorating wood members.

n Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or

any other items that were removed for the cold season.

n Rake and check depth of loose fill protective

surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

Twice a month during play season: Date: _________

n Tighten all hardware.

n Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges,

and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.

n Rake and check depth of loose fill protective

surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

Once a month during play season: Date: _________

n Lubricate all metallic moving parts per

manufacturer’s instructions.

n Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes,

cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other

deterioration. Replace as needed.

At the end of each play season or when the

temperature drops below 0º F: Date: _________

n Remove plastic swing seats and other items as specified

by the manufacturer and take indoors or do not use.

n Rake and check depth of loose fill protective

surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

SAFETY

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

(Copy this section as needed and maintain for your records or visit www.playstarinc.com/maintenance)

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Clean plastic components with warm water and a mild detergent such as dish soap.

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COMPONENTS INCLUDED (not actual size)

HARDWARE INCLUDED (shown actual size)

TOOLS REQUIRED

Level

Square

Pencil

Hammer

Sawhorses (optional)

Shovel

Ladder

Adjustable Wrench

Socket Wrench

Drill

Screwdriver (regular or phillips)

Tape Measure

Safety Glasses

Assembly

Tool Kit (1)

Sturdy Frame

Brace (1)

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BOARDS INCLUDED

Before starting to assemble your playset,

make sure all boards and hardware are

identified and stacked by size. This will

improve your assembly time.

All boards are identified by “nominal”

dimensions. The “actual” width and thickness

of boards will vary. During assembly process,

hide the marked end of the board to the inside

so it is not visible on your completed playset.

The 1" x 4" and 1" x 6" boards may not be predrilled. To

make the installation process easier, predrill the boards

using the Drill Patterns shown. A guide on “How to Use

the Drill Template” (which is included in this kit) can be

found on pages 7 and 8.

Lumber is a natural product.

Imperfections such as surface

cracks, knots, and minor

bowing are normal. This will not

affect the performance of your

playset.

Thinner boards have a

tendency to bow more than

thicker boards. However, all

minor bowing can be

straightened when attaching

the boards during the assembly

process.

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x 6

" x

35

⁷|

₈

"

X

(2)

(10)

2"

x

6

" x

35

⁷

|

₈

"

2"

x 6

" x

88

"

2"

x

6

"

x

3

5

⁷

|

₈

"

X

2" x

4"

x 8

8

"

2"

x

4"

x

9

1

"

2

"

x

4"

x

9

1

"

46"

X

2" x

4"

x 6

6

1

/

4

"

X

(4)

2"

x

4"

x 8

8"

2"

x

4"

x

9

1

"

2"

x

4"

x

9

1

"

46"

X

2" x

4"

x 6

6

1

/

4

"

X

All boards are identified by “nominal” dimensions. The “actual” width

and thickness of boards will vary. During assembly process, hide the

marked end of the board to the inside so it is not visible on your

completed playset.

BOARDS INCLUDED

Note:

These boards require some

basic drilling that is best

completed at each step of

assembly. Follow assembly

instructions and the guide on

“How to Use the Drill Template”

(which is included in this kit)

found on pages 7 and 8.

(2)

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7

Your building kit includes a Drill Template

and an Assembly Tool Kit to help you

create some of the pilot holes needed to

build your playset.

Position the template and mark only the

holes that need to be drilled according to

the patterns shown below. Remove the

template before drilling.

WARNING: Do not drill

holes through the

template as you

may damage

the template.

Note: When the PlayStar logo is showing, the three tabs on

the bottom will position the template square with any

two edges. When the arrow is showing, the two tabs on

the bottom will position the template square

with one edge only, which will allow

you to slide the template

anywhere along

the board.

A

B

C

A

B

C

1" x 4" or

2" x 4"

PLEASE NOTE: Letters represent pattern not position

TEMPLATE and DRILLING INSTRUCTIONS

ADJUST

A

DJUST

Set the drill bit depth in the

¹₈

" drill bit/countersink tool

to the thickness of the board.

(Fig. 1)

Drill locations as marked.

Warning: Do not countersink deeper than

the depth of the screw head.

In the assembly instructions, you will be asked to

attach predrilled boards with #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws.

To make this process

easier, use the predrilled

boards as templates for

drilling pilot holes into the

second boards. (Fig. 2)

(Fig. 1)

(Fig. 2)

Actual Size Template

TEMPLATE FOR DRILL HOLES

2" x 4"

B-

Rev

B-Rev

The rigid version of the template like the one shown here

can be found inside one of the hardware boxes.

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 7

8

1" x 6" or

2" x 6"

J

F

I

1" x 6"

G

PLEASE NOTE

(

Letters represent pattern not position)

1" x 6"

or

2" x 6"

H

1" x 6"

Patterns can be

created anywhere along the

board by turning the template

over(arrow side up) and sliding it

to the desired position. Use the

shaded holes for that pattern.

F

I J

and

1" x 4"

D

E

1" x 4" or

2" x 4"

Patterns can be

created anywhere along the

board by turning the template

over (arrow side up) and sliding

it to the desired position. Use

the shaded holes for that pattern.

D E

and

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 8

9

T

here are several steps in the assembly of your playset when you will be asked to attach “corner

brackets”. Please review these diagrams to understand where to place the brackets, how to attach them, and

what hardware to use.

POSITIONING THE BRACKETS:

The “corner bracket” has one long side and one short side. The holes on the long side of the bracket are placed

so that when you position the bracket correctly, as directed throughout these instructions, the bolt will be almost

centered in the middle of the vertical 2" x 4" when installed. (See diagram)

ATTACHING CORNER BRACKETS

ATTACHING AND SECURING THE BRACKETS:

1. Hold bracket in position and use the bracket as

a drill guide. Use a ¹₈" drill bit and drill through

the small holes 1" deep into the boards.

2. Attach the bracket with #8 x 1¹₄" deck screws.

3. Again use the bracket as a drill guide. Use a

³₈" drill bit and drill through the large holes

completely through the boards.

4. Secure the bracket with ³₈" hex bolts,

³₈" washers, and ³₈" lock nuts as shown.

Note: You will use different length bolts to

secure the corner brackets.

• If you drilled through one board you will

need to use a ³₈" x 2" hex bolt.

• If you drilled through two

boards you will

need to use a ³₈" x 3¹₂" hex bolt

• If you drilled through three

boards you will

need to use a ³₈" x 4¹₂" hex bolt

³₈" x 2" hex bolt

with ³₈" washer

³₈" lock nut

with ³₈" washer

V

e

r

t

i

c

a

l

2

"

x

4

"

V

e

r

t

i

c

a

l

2

"

x

4

"

incorrect

V

e

r

t

i

c

a

l

2

"

x

4

"

V

e

r

ti

c

a

l

2

"

x

4

"

correct

Caution: If the bracket was flipped and the short

side was against the double board when

you drilled, the holes will be too close to

the edge of the vertical 2" x 4".

V

e

r

t

i

c

a

l

2"

x

4

"

V

e

r

t

i

c

a

l

2

"

x

4

"

V

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r

t

i

c

a

l

2"

x

4

"

V

e

r

t

i

c

a

l

2

"

x

4

"

Securing through one board

use

³₈" x 2" hex bolt.

³₈" x 3¹₂" hex bolt

with ³₈" washer

³₈" lock nut

with ³₈" washer

Securing through two boards

use

³₈" x 3 ¹₂" hex bolt.

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 9

TOWER ASSEMBLY

I

tems for STEP 1

:

(2) 2" x 4" x 66¹⁄₄" boards

(3) 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" boards

(12) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

10

Items for STEP 2

:

(2) 2" x 4" x 66¹⁄₄" boards

(3) 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards

(12) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

O

n a flat work surface, lay out two 2" x 4" x 66¹⁄₄" boards 38³⁄₄"

apart. Measure and mark both boards at dimensions shown.

Attach three 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards as shown.

Make sure the assembly remains square

while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

47"

2

"

x

4

" x

6

1

|

₄

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|₄

"

A

2"

x

4

"

x

6

1

|₄

"

2

" x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|₄

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|₄

"

38³|₄"

59"

A

31

1

|

2"

2

"

x

4

"

x

6

1

|

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|₄

"

2" x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|₄

"

2

"

x

4

" x 3

8

³

|₄

"

2"

x

4

" x

66

1

|₄

"

A

90º

59"

38³|₄"

On a flat work surface, lay out two 2" x 4" x 66¹⁄₄" boards 38³⁄₄"

apart. Measure and mark both boards at dimensions shown.

Attach three 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards as shown.

Make sure the assembly remains square while

securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 10

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

11

Items for STEP 3

:

(

5) 2" x 4" x 58¹₂" boards

(30) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

Stand tower frames on their

sides as shown.

Attach five 2" x 4" x 58¹⁄₂"

boards at dimensions

shown. Make sure the

assembly remains square

while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂"

deck screws.

59"

90º

2

" x 4" x 58

¹

|₂

"

(5)

PAT TERN

B

59"

31

¹|₂

"

Items for STEP 4:

(2) 2" x 4" x 88" boards

(4) 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards

(16) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

75

1

|₄"

88"

90º

47"

A

2"

x

4

"

x

38

³

|

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³|₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

38

³

|₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

38

³

|

₄

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

88

"

2"

x 4

" x

8

"

38³|₄"

On a flat work surface, lay out

two 2" x 4" x 88" boards 38³₄" apart.

Measure and mark both boards at

dimensions shown.

Attach four 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards as

shown. Make sure the assembly remains

square while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 11

Items for STEP 5:

(

4) 2" x 4" x 28" boards

(24) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

12

Lift tower assembly upright and position in desired location.

Caution: Ground must be level.

Installation on a hill

or incline will create

unsafe conditions.

Stand single tower frame up as shown

approximately 28" from existing tower.

Attach four 2" x 4" x 28" boards as shown. Make

sure the assembly remains square while securing with

#8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

2" x 4" x 28" (4)

PATTE RN

B-Rev

47"

90º

2"

x 4

"

x

58

¹|

₂

"

2

"

x

4" x

58

¹|

₂

"

2

"

x

4"

x

5

8

¹|

₂

"

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 12

Items for STEP 6:

(

14) Corner Brackets

(56) #8 x 1¹₄" deck screws

(2) ³₈"x 4¹₂" hex bolts

(12) ³₈"x 3¹₂" hex bolts

(12) ³₈"x 2" hex bolts

(2) ³₈" x 1¹₂" lag screws

(54) ³₈" washers

(26) ³₈" lock nuts

Attach corner brackets.

Position brackets through

so that the short sides are against

the 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards.

(See Page 9 for details.)

Use the bracket as a drill guide

and drill ¹₈" holes 1" deep into

the boards. Attach with #8 x 1¹₄"

deck screws.

Again use the bracket as a

drill guide and drill ³₈" holes

completely through the boards.

Secure with ³₈" hex bolts, ³₈" washers

and ³₈" lock nuts. (See Page 9 for details.)

13

1

7

4

3

2

5

8

6

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

NOTE:

If you are bolting through one

board use a ³₈" x 2" hex bolt.

If you are bolting through two boards, use a ³₈" x 3 ¹₂" hex bolt.

If you are bolting through three

boards, use a ³₈" x 4¹₂" hex bolt.

Special Instructions for Bracket &

ONLY:

Position brackets so that the short side is against the 2" x 4" x 38³₄" board.

Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill ¹₈" holes 1" deep into the boards. Attach with #8 x 1¹₄" deck screws.

Use bracket as a drill guide and drill one ¹₄" hole 1" deep into the board on the short side and a ³₈" hole

completely through the board on the long side. Secure the short side with a ³₈"x 1¹₂" lag screw and ³₈"

washer. Secure the long side with a ³₈"x 3¹₂" hex bolt, ³₈" washers and ³₈" lock nut.

Special Instructions for Attaching

Corner Brackets &

.

You will be using ¹₈", ¹₄"and ³₈" drill bits.

The reason for using ¹₄" drill bit is for installing

a lag screw so another board can be installed

on the outer frame at a later step.

1

7

4

3

2

5

8

6

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

1

7

4

3

2

5

8

6

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

1

2

3

6

5

4

9

7

11

8

12

10

13

14

2"

x

4

"

x

38

³|

₄

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³|

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

38

³

|

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|

₄

"

2"

x 4

"

x

38

³|₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|

₄

"

1

7

4

3

2

5

8

6

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

1

7

4

3

2

5

8

6

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

1

7

4

3

2

5

8

6

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 13

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

14

Items for STEP 7

:

(

1) 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" board

(4) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws

D

2" x 4" x 28"

2"

x

4

"

x

38

3

|

4

"

14"

Items for STEP 8:

(1) 2" x 4" x 38³₄" board

(12) 1" x 4" x 21⁷₁₆" boards

(72) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws

(4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

Predrill the 2" x 4" x 28" boards at the

dimension shown.

Center the 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" board behind

the holes and flush with the top. Secure

with #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws.

2

"

x

4"

x

38

³|

₄

"

F

ro

nt

53

¹

|4"

Ba

c

k

A

D

A

1" x 4" x 21⁷|₁₆" (12)

2" x 4" x 28"

10³|₄ "

Attach twelve pre-drilled and counter-

sank 1" x 4" x 21⁷₁₆" boards.

Attach the front and back boards flush

with the 2" x 4" x 28" boards and equally

space the remaining boards. Secure all

boards with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do

not over tighten the screws.

Note: Gap between boards must

be less than ¹⁄₄" or a finger

entrapment could exist.

Attach one 2" x 4" x 38³₄" board

at dimension shown. Secure with

#8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

Caution: Failure to

pre-drill and counter-sink

the boards may result in

split lumber.

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 14

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

Predrill the 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards

at the dimension shown.

Center the 2" x 4" x 58¹⁄₂" boards

behind the holes and secure with

#8 x 2¹₂" deck screws.

Items for STEP 9

:

(

2) 2" x 4" x 58¹⁄₂" boards

(8) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

2

"

x 4

"

x

5

8

¹

|

₂

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

5

8

¹

|

₂

"

2" x 4" x 38

³|₄

"

19

³|₈

"

D

Items for STEP 10:

(36) 1" x 4" x 35⁷₈" boards

(216) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws

15

Attach eighteen pre-drilled and counter-

sank 1" x 4" x 35⁷₈" boards, on the top

and the other eighteen on the bottom.

Attach the front and back boards flush

with the 2" x 4" x 38³₄" boards and

equally space the remaining boards.

Secure all boards with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck

screws. Do not over tighten the screws.

Note: Gap between boards must

be less than ¹⁄₄" or a finger

entrapment could exist.

1" x 4" x 35⁷|₈" (36)

Bac

k

F

ro

nt

A

D

A

2" x

4

"

x

3

8

³

|

₄

"

B

ac

k

Fro

nt

2"

x

4"

x

3

8

³|₄

"

A

D

A

Caution: Failure to

pre-drill and counter-sink

the boards may result in

split lumber.

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:42 AM Page 15

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

2"

x

4

"

x

3

³

|₄

"

E

A

6

¹|₂

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

2

4

¹

|

4

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

³

|

₄

"

2

"

x

4"

x

2

4

¹|

4

"

2

"

x

4"

x

2

4

¹|

4

"

2

"

x

4"

x

2

4

¹|

4

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

³

|₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

³

|

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

66

¹

|

₄

"

Items for STEP 11:

(

4) 2" x 4" x 33 ³₄" boards

(4) 2" x 4" x 24¹₄" boards

(32) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

Attach four pre-drilled 2" x 4" x 24¹₄"

boards on the inside of tower, making

sure they firmly rest on top of the

1" x 4" x 35⁷₈" boards as shown.

Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

Attach four 2" x 4" x 33³₄" boards

on top of the 2" x 4" x 66¹₄" boards

as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂"

deck screws.

A

2

"

x

4"

x

5

8

¹

|

₂

"

B

2

"

x

4"

x

5

8

¹|

₂

"

2

"

x

4"

x

5

8

¹

|

₂

"

2

"

x

4"

x

5

8

¹

|

₂

"

Attach two pre-drilled 2" x 4" x 58¹⁄₂"

boards on top of the 2" x 4" x 24¹₄"

boards as shown. Secure with

#8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

Attach two pre-drilled 2" x 4" x 58¹⁄₂"

boards flush with the top of the

2" x 4" x 33³₄" boards as shown.

Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

Items for STEP 12

:

(4) 2" x 4" x 58¹⁄₂" boards

(24) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

16

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

³

|₄

"

2

" x

4

"

x

3

³

|₄

"

E

A

6

¹|₂

"

2

"

x

4"

x 2

4

¹|

4

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

³|₄

"

2

"

x

4"

x 2

4

¹|

4

"

2

"

x

4"

x 2

4

¹|

4

"

2"

x

4

"

x

3

³|

₄

"

2

"

x

4"

x

2

4

¹

|

4

"

A

F

ig. 1

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

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HOLE PATTERNS

Items for STEP 13:

(

2) 2" x 4" x 62¹⁄₂" boards

(8) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws

Attach two pre-drilled 2" x 4" x 62¹⁄₂"

boards as shown. Secure with

#8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

Items for STEP 14

:

(2) Corner Brackets

(8) #8 x 1¹₄" deck screws

(2) ³₈"x 3¹₂" hex bolts

(2) ³₈" x 1¹₂" lag screws

(6) ³₈" washers

(2) ³₈" lock nuts

Special Instructions for Brackets &

ONLY:

Position brackets through so that the short

sides are against the 2" x 4" x 62¹₂" board.

Use bracket as a drill guide and drill one ¹₈"

holes 1" deep into the boards. Attach with

#8 x 1¹₄" deck screws.

Use the brackets & as a drill guide and drill

a ¹₄" hole 1" deep through the short side and a

³₈" hole completely through the long side of the

board. Secure the short side with a ³₈"x 1¹₂"

lag screw and ³₈" washer. Secure the long side

with a ³₈"x 3¹₂" hex bolt, ³₈" washers and ³₈"

lock nut.

D

2

"

x

4

"

x

6

2

¹

|

₂

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

6

2

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1

1⁷|₈"

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e

r

h

a

n

g

e

a

ch

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e

D

PAT TERN

12

1

/2"

D

15

16

2

"

x

4

"

x

6

2

¹|₂

"

17

15

16

15

16

15

16

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SE

E

PA

GES

7 & 8 FO

R

HOLE PATTERNS

Items for STEP 15:

(

2) 2" x 4" x 44¹₄" boards

(16) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws

Attach two 2" x 4" x 44¹₄" boards

at dimensions shown. Secure with

#8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.

26"

1

8

1

/4"

18

1

/4"

2

"

x

4

"

x

4

¹

⁄

₄

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

4

¹

⁄

₄

"

C

B-Rev

88"

2

"

x

4

"

x

2

8

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

28

"

Items for STEP 16:

(2) 2" x 4" x 28" boards

(12) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws

Attach two 2" x 4" x 28" boards as

shown. Make sure the assembly

remains square while securing with

#8 x 2¹₂" deck screws.

18

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:43 AM Page 18

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

1" x 4" x 29

1

/2" (6)

PATTERN

1"

A

f

r

o

m

t

o

p

o

f

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

8

³

⁄

₄

"

Attach six pre-drilled and counter-sank

1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂" boards on the outside

of tower as shown. Equally space

boards and secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck

screws. Do not over tighten the

screws.

Note: Gap between 1" x 4" x29¹₂"

boards must not exceed

3¹₂" or a head entrapment

could exist.

Helpful Hint: The gap between

boards should be

approximately 2³⁄₈".

Items for STEP 17

:

(

6) 1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂" boards

(24) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws

1"

1" x 4" x 29

1

/2" (8)

PATTERN

A

fro

m

to

p

o

f

2

" x

4

"

x

5

8

1

/

2

"

Attach eight pre-drilled and counter-

sank 1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂" boards on the

outside of tower as shown. Equally

space boards and secure with #8 x

1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do not over tighten

the screws.

Note: Gap between 1" x 4" x29¹₂"

boards must not exceed

3¹₂" or a head entrapment

could exist.

Helpful Hint: The gap between

boards should be

approximately 2⁷⁄₈".

Items for STEP 18

:

(8) 1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂" boards

(32) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws

19

Caution: Failure to

pre-drill and counter-

sink the boards may

result in split lumber.

Caution: Failure to pre-drill

and counter-sink the boards

may result in split lumber.

SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR

HOLE PATTERNS

LT 6443 R5 Great Escape_AS Instructions '04 R1 1/7/11 11:43 AM Page 19

A

F

A

Tig

ht

Tig

ht

1" x 4" x 44" (8)

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

8

3

|

4

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

8

3

|

4

"

A

F

1" x 4" x 29

¹|₂

" (7)

2"

x 4

" x

3

¹⁄₄

"

2

"

x

4

"

x

3

¹⁄

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

66

¹⁄

₄

"

2"

x

4

"

x

6

¹⁄₄

"

1"

Attach eight pre-drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 44" and seven pre-

drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂" boards as shown. The 1" x 4" x

4

4" boards should be flush with the top of the tower. The 1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂"

boards should be 1" below the edge of the window opening. Equally space

the boards. Secure each board with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do not over

tighten the screws.

Note: Gap between boards must be less then ¹₄" or a finger

entrapment could exist.

Helpful Hint: This step is better achieved if you tip the tower over on

it’s side, so you don’t fight gravity. Two adults are required

to tip the tower over. Keep the tower tipped over on it’s

side until you complete step 22.

Helpful Hint: The gap between boards should be approximately ³⁄₁₆".

Items for STEP 19

:

(

8) 1" x 4" x 44" boards

(7) 1" x 4" x 29¹⁄₂" boards

(68) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws

20

SEE PAGE 5 FOR

DRILL LOCATIONS AND

HOLE PATTERNS

Caution: Failure to

pre-drill and counter-sink

the boards may result in

split lumber.

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