Cedar Summit Paramount F25040

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Summary

General Warnings and Safe Play Instructions

Serious Head Injury Hazard

Risk of injury or death from falls to hard surfaces. Install shock-absorbing material.

Collision Hazard

Maintain a 6-foot obstacle-free safety zone around the play-set.

Choking Hazard;Sharp Edges & Points

Adult assembly required; keep small parts away from children.

Warning Label Maintenance

Owners must maintain the legibility of warning labels on the play equipment.

Strangulation Hazard

Prevent use of ropes, loose clothing, and helmets to avoid entanglement.

Tip Over Hazard

Ensure equipment is on level ground and properly anchored to prevent tipping.

Safe Play Guidelines

Rules for safe play including footwear, supervision, and proper use of equipment.

Protective Surfacing Guidelines

Loose-Fill Materials

Maintain minimum depth of 9 inches for wood mulch, chips, or rubber mulch.

Poured-In-Place Surfaces

Requires professional installation and testing to ASTM F1292 safety standard.

Surfacing Placement

Extend surfacing at least 6 feet from equipment; more for swings.

Wood Information and Warranty

About Our Wood

Explanation of wood weathering properties like checking, warping, and fading.

5 Year Limited Warranty

Details on product warranty coverage, exclusions, and residential use limitations.

Keys to Assembly Success

Tools Required

List of essential tools needed for assembling the play system.

Part Identification Key

Explanation of how parts are numbered and identified in the manual.

Assembly Symbols

Explanation of common symbols used throughout the assembly instructions.

Proper Hardware Assembly

Guidance on correct installation of lag screws, bolts, washers, and t-nuts.

Quick Assembly Tips

Sorting Wood Parts

Tips for organizing wood parts by key number for efficient assembly.

Hardware Identification

Information on how hardware is packaged and identified for each step.

Part Identification - Add On E

Part Identification - Add On F

Add on H Part Identification (Reduced Size)

Add on H Hardware Identification (Actual Size)

Add on H Hardware Identification (Actual Size) Continued

Part Identification - Add On K

Part Identification - Add On K Continued

Hardware Identification - Add On K (Actual Size)

Hardware Identification - Add On K (Continued)

Part Identification - Add On L

Part Identification - Add On L Continued

Hardware Identification - Add On L (Actual Size)

Part Identification - Add On T

Hardware Identification (Actual Part Size)

Part Identification (Slide Components)

First Step: Inventory Parts

Read Before Starting Assembly

Instructions on inventorying parts and reading warnings before starting assembly.

Assistance and Contact

Information on how to get help for missing or damaged parts.

Carton ID and Tracking Number

Instructions for recording carton IDs and tracking numbers for future reference.

Step 1: Front;Back Wall Prep

Part 1

Initial preparation and assembly of front/back walls using panel supports and t-nuts.

Part 2

Continued assembly of front/back walls using hex bolts, lock washers, and flat washers.

Part 3

Adding diagonal supports and connecting wall sections with hex bolts and t-nuts.

Step 2: End Wall Prep

Part 1

Initial assembly of end walls using panel supports, panel frames, and wood screws.

Part 2

Attaching ground mods and diagonal supports to end walls using hex bolts.

Part 3

Securing diagonal supports to end posts using lag screws and flat washers.

Step 3: Swing Wall Prep

Part 1

Preparing post assemblies by inserting t-nuts into top and middle holes.

Part 2

Attaching siding and panel frames to post assemblies using wood screws.

Part 3

Connecting top panels and floor supports with wafer bolts, lock washers, and flat washers.

Part 4

Attaching ground mods and diagonals to post assemblies using wafer bolts and hex bolts.

Part 5

Attaching siding panels to post assemblies using wood and truss screws.

Step 4: Large Fort Frame Assembly

Part 1

Assembling the large fort frame by connecting narrow panels to end walls using wafer lags.

Part 2

Connecting front/back walls with and without diagonal supports to the swing wall.

Part 3

Attaching floor joists to connect wall assemblies using pan screws.

Part 4

Installing side joists and connecting them to panel floor supports and end walls.

Part 5

Attaching flat panel brackets and narrow panels to fort walls using pan screws.

Part 6

Adding diagonal supports to the fort frame using hex bolts and lag screws.

Step 5: Large Fort Floor Assembly

Part 1

Attaching long floor joists to panel floor supports using wood screws.

Part 2

Installing floor boards onto the long floor joists and side joists with wood screws.

Step 6: Small Fort Frame Assembly

Part 1

Assembling the small fort frame by connecting swing walls to front/back walls.

Part 2

Connecting end walls to front/back walls and swing wall using wafer lags.

Part 3

Attaching diagonal supports to the small fort frame using hex bolts and lag screws.

Step 7: Small Fort Floor Assembly

Part 1

Attaching floor joists to panel floors in swing and end walls using wood screws.

Part 2

Installing side joist mods onto panel floor supports with hex bolts.

Part 3

Fastening side joist mods to panel floor supports and tightening hex bolts.

Part 4

Attaching floor boards to floor joists and side joist mods using wood screws.

Step 8: Install Tunnel Side Upper Jamb

Step 9: Attach Tunnel Inserts

Part 1

Positioning large and small forts side-by-side for tunnel connection.

Part 2

Attaching lower and upper tunnel inserts to forts using truss screws.

Step 10: Tunnel Floor Assembly

Part 1

Assembling tunnel floor frame by attaching tunnel tops to side joists with t-nuts and screws.

Part 2

Attaching floor boards and swing brackets to tunnel floor frame with screws and bolts.

Step 11: Attach Tunnel Floor Assembly to Fort

Step 12: Tunnel Assembly

Part 1

Bending and connecting tunnel panels together using connector tabs and nodules.

Part 2

Joining tunnel sides together at the top using pan bolts and lock nuts.

Step 13: Attach Tunnel Assembly to Fort

Part 1

Sliding the tunnel assembly into position within the large fort and onto the floor.

Part 2

Securing tunnel assembly to posts, jambs, inserts, and side joists with pan screws.

Part 3

Attaching upper tunnel inserts to panel supports and tunnel assemblies with screws.

Step 14: Swing Beam Assembly

Step 15: Swing End Assembly

Step 16: Attach Swing End to Swing Beam

Step 17: Attach Swing Assembly To Fort

Step 18: Install Ground Stakes

Step 19: Install Upper and Lower Jambs

Part 1

Installing lower jambs in fort openings using truss screws and jamb mounts.

Part 2

Installing upper jambs in large fort end wall openings using truss screws and mounts.

Step 20: Install Window and Wall Inserts

Part 1 - Large Fort Tunnel Side Wall

Installing half wall inserts and mod arches on large fort tunnel side wall.

Part 2 - Large Fort Front Wall

Installing mod arches and short half walls on large fort front wall.

Part 3 - Large Fort End Wall

Installing inserts and side lites on large fort end wall.

Part 4 - Large Fort Back Wall

Installing mod arches and short half walls on large fort back wall.

Part 5 - Small Fort Front Wall

Installing window inserts and transoms on small fort front wall.

Part 6 - Small Fort Tunnel End Wall

Installing window inserts, arches, and half walls on small fort tunnel end wall.

Part 7 - Small Fort Back Wall

Installing short half walls on small fort back wall.

Step 21: Clock Assembly

Step 22: Rock Wall Assembly

Part 1

Assembling rock wall panels by attaching access boards and staggered rock boards.

Part 2

Attaching rock wall assemblies to large fort front wall using wood screws.

Part 3

Attaching rock wall assemblies to small fort back wall using wood screws.

Part 4

Securing rock wall assemblies to fort using rebar ground stakes and pan screws.

Step 23: Attach Rock Wall Assemblies to Fort

Part 1

Attaching rock wall assemblies to large fort front wall using wood screws.

Part 2

Attaching rock wall assemblies to small fort back wall using wood screws.

Part 3

Securing rock wall assemblies to fort using rebar ground stakes and pan screws.

Step 24: Attach Hand Grip to Fort

Step 25: Attach Wall Tops

Step 26: Attach Door Components

Part 1

Attaching catch plate and door handle to door window panel using screws.

Part 2

Attaching second door handle and door hinges to door window panel using pan screws.

Step 27: Attach Door Assembly to Fort

Step 28: Attach Door Stop

Step 29: Counter Assembly

Part 1

Assembling counter frame by attaching counter joists to counter back with screws.

Part 2

Attaching counter assemblies to swing walls using wood screws.

Part 3

Attaching counter braces to counter joists and swing walls using wood screws.

Part 4

Attaching counter fronts to counter joists using wood screws.

Part 5

Attaching counter tops and sides to counter assembly using trim screws.

Part 6

Installing the faucet and sink knobs into the sink opening.

Part 7

Securing sink and stove to counter assembly using mount clips.

Step 30: Attach Utensil Shelf

Step 31: Slide Section Assemblies

Part 1

Assembling slide sections by joining elbows and attaching flange assemblies with pan bolts.

Part 2

Connecting slide exit tops to slide elbows using pan bolts and clamp rings.

Step 32: Attach Flange Assembly to Fort

Part 1

Attaching flange assembly to fort front wall and lower SL insert using pan screws.

Part 2

Securing flange assembly to panel floor using gussets, pan screws, and wafer lags.

Step 33: Attach Elbow Assembly to Flange Assembly

Part 1

Fitting elbow assemblies to flange assembly and attaching clamp rings with pan bolts.

Part 2

Connecting and fastening slide clamp rings between elbow assemblies using pan bolts.

Step 34: Attach Elbow Assembly to Elbow Assembly

Part 1

Joining elbow assemblies together and attaching clamp rings using pan bolts.

Part 2

Connecting and fastening slide clamp rings between elbow assemblies using pan bolts.

Step 35: TNR Brace Assembly

Step 36: Attach Elbow Assemblies and TNR2 Slide Support

Step 37: Attach TNR Brace Assembly

Step 38: Attach TNR2 Slide Exit to Exit Elbow Assembly

Step 39: Attach Exit End Assembly to Fort

Step 40: Attach Ground Stake to TNR Upright

Step 41: Large Roof Support Assembly

Part 1

Assembling large roof supports by joining them at the peak using wood screws.

Step 42: Large Roof Panel Assembly

Step 43: Large Roof Assembly

Part 1

Connecting roof panels using angle brackets and truss screws.

Part 2

Attaching large roof support assemblies to roof panels using wood screws.

Step 44: Gable Dormer Assembly

Step 45: Attach Gable Dormer to Roof

Step 46: Attach Sky Gable

Step 47: Small Roof Assembly

Part 1

Assembling small roof supports by joining them at the peak using wood screws.

Part 2

Connecting small roof panels and attaching supports and grill using screws.

Step 48: Attach Roof Ends

Part 1 - Remove Bolts

Removing specific hex bolts from fort assemblies, retaining t-nuts.

Part 2 - Small Fort Front and Back Walls

Loosely attaching roof ends to small fort walls using hex bolts.

Part 3 - Large Fort End Wall

Loosely attaching roof ends to large fort end wall using hex bolts and washers.

Part 4 - Secure all Roof Ends

Measuring overhang and securing roof ends to fort walls using wood screws.

Step 49: Attach Mid Roof Ends

Step 50: Attach Mid Roof Supports

Part 1

Assembling mid roof supports by joining them at the peak using wood screws.

Part 2

Placing mid roof support assemblies onto mid roof ends and attaching with wood screws.

Step 51: Upper Window Installation

Part 1

Attaching wall ties to floor boards and mid roof supports on large fort walls.

Part 2

Installing transom windows and flat panel brackets onto fort walls using screws.

Part 3

Attaching transom windows, flat panel brackets, and corner brackets to fort walls.

Step 52: Attach Long Roof Ends

Step 53: Attach Transom Boards

Step 54: Attach Small Roof Assembly to Fort

Step 55: Attach End Roof

Step 56: Attach Roof Assembly to Large Fort

Step 57: Attach Peak Detail

Step 58: Secure Large Roof Assembly to Fort

Step 59: Attach Small Roof Assembly to Fort

Step 60: Attach Steering Wheel

Part 1

Preparing swing wall and attaching steering wheel block with wood screws.

Part 2

Attaching steering wheel to siding assembly and block using a wafer lag.

Step 61: Attach Slides to Fort

Step 62: Attach Flags

Step 63: Attach Telescope

Step 64: Attach Belt Swings and Acro Swing

Step 65: Bench Assembly

Final Step: Attach I.D. Plaque