Kidkraft Appleton Play System F24148 Installation Manual

Page 2 - Warnings and Safe Play Instructions; WARNING; – Safe Play Instructions

Warnings and Safe Play Instructions CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Complying with all warnings and recommendati...

Page 4 - Instructions for Proper Maintenance; Check the following at the beginning of the play season:

Instructions for Proper Maintenance HARDWARE: Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead paint complying with 16 CFR 1303. Inspect and tighten all hardware. On wood assemblies DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN as to cause crushing and splintering of wood. Check for sharp edges or pro...

Page 5 - About Our Wood; Year Limited Warranty; • Incidental or consequential damages; RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY; . Under no circumstance should a

About Our Wood KidKraft Premium Play Systems uses only premium playset lumber, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use. Although we take great care in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is still a product of nature and susceptible to weathering which can change the appeara...

Page 6 - CAUTION – Protrusion Hazard; Keys to Assembly Success; Tools Required

6 and quantities required to complete the assembly step illustrated on that page. Here is a sample. Key Number: represent the step number. The third digit represents the piece. Note that if the part is used in multiple steps then it is used in. Symbols Throughout these instructions symbols are provi...

Page 7 - DIAMETER; RD; inches; Lag

1 inch = 25.4mm KIDKRAFT DESIGN HARDWARE For example: BOLT LENGTH 4½ (4.5) inches long 114mm long 1 inch = 25.4mm 25.4mm 4.5 in ch es x DIAMETER CONVERSION LENGTH CONVERSION = BOLT DIAMETER 5/16 (0.31) inches 0.31 inches x 25.4mm = 8mm For example: H A RD W A RE L EN G TH C H A RT inches vs millimet...

Page 8 - Part Identification

1773 3631773 Box 1 (1) CE Sw Beam - Front 2 x 6 x 69-1/2" 1774 3631774 Box 1 (2) CE Gap Board 1 x 6 x 23-1/2" 1776 3631776 Box 1 (5) Floor Board 1 x 6 x 23-1/2" 1777 3631777 Box 1 (2) CE Rock Board B 1 x 6 x 17" WOOD CHART (4) CE Floor Board 1 x 4 x 32-1/2" 3630304 Box 1 0304 Par...

Page 11 - Hardware Identification

(44) LW1 - 1/4" Lock Washer - (9253200) (17) FW2 - 5/16" Flat Washer - (9251300) (43) FW1 - 1/4" Flat Washer - (9251200) (16) FW0 - 3/16" Flat Washer - (9251100) Hardware Identification (Actual Size) (15) S3 - Wood Screw #8 x 2-1/2" - (52042522) (6) S4 - Wood Screw #8 x 3" - ...

Page 13 - before going back to the store.; STOP; Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly; Before you discard your cartons fill out the form below.; contact the Consumer Relations Department.

B. If there are any missing or damaged pieces or you need assistance with assembly please contact the Consumer Relations Department directly. Call us before going back to the store. STOP STOP STOP STOP Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly C. Read the assembly manual completel...

Page 14 - Step 1: Swing Beam Assembly; MUST

14 Step 1: Swing Beam Assembly Warning: For your childs safety, orientate the swing hangers as shown to ensure your swing will have proper swing motion when installed. Failure to do so could result in premature failure of the swing hanger or swing chain. Bolt Thru Hangers Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2 Front Bac...

Page 15 - Step 2: Swing End Assembly

15 Step 2: Swing End Assembly Fig 2.1 2 x SW Post 2 x 4 x 79-1/2” 1 x SW Upright 2 x 4 x 50-1/2” 1 x SW Support 5/4 x 4 x 48-1/2” Hardware Wood Parts 2 x 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, and 5/16” t-nut) 3 x 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, and 5...

Page 17 - Step 4: Swing Side Assembly; Be sure to keep bolts loose.; Be sure to

17 1 x Side Top 1 x 4 x 51-1/2” Step 4: Swing Side Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. H2 2 x Post 2 x 4 x 74” 1 x SW Ground 1 x 5 x 60-1/4” 1 x SW Floor 1 x 6 x 26-7/8” 1 x Lower Diagonal 2 x 3 x 37” 1 x SW Mount 2 x 4 x 60” Hardware Wood Part...

Page 18 - Step 5: Wall Side Assembly

18 Step 5: Wall Side Assembly H2 H2 2 x Post 2 x 4 x 74” 1 x Ground Side 1 x 5 x 42-1/4” 1 x SW Floor 1 x 6 x 26-7/8” 1 x Corner Block 2 x 3 x 4-1/2” 1 x Side Top 1 x 4 x 51-1/2” Hardware Wood Parts 12 x 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 4 x #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw H2...

Page 19 - Step 6: Front Frame Assembly

19 Fig. 6.1 Step 6: Front Frame Assembly H6 H6 1 x Floor Front 2 x 3 x 38-1/2” 1 x Top Front 1 x 4 x 38-1/2” Hardware Wood Parts 2 x 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 4 x #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) H6 S7 Fig. 6.2 Swing wall side Slide wall side P...

Page 20 - Step 7: Rock Rail Assembly

20 Step 7: Rock Rail Assembly Fig. 7.1 S3 Hardware 2 x #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 2 x #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw S3 A: Attach (1766) Corner Block 1/2” from bottom of (1765) Rock Rail with 2 (S3) 8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 7.1. B: Place (1765) Rock Rail with Corner Block against (1764) Floor Fro...

Page 21 - Step 8: Attach Centre Divider

21 Step 8: Attach Centre Divider 1 x Centre Divider 2 x 2 x 38” Hardware Wood Parts 1 x 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1 x 1/4 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) H2 A: Attach (1751) Centre Divider to (1752) Top Front with 1 (H2) 1/4...

Page 22 - Step 9: Attach Gusset

22 Step 9: Attach Gusset A: Make sure assembly is square and then place 1 (0312) Gusset tight to the under side of (1764) Floor Front and to (1771) Post from the inside of the assembly. Make sure the gusset is flush to the outside of the post and attach with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per side. (fig...

Page 23 - Step 10: Attach Lower Front

23 Step 10: Attach Lower Front Fig. 10.1 1 x Lower Front 1 x 6 x 39-3/4” Wood Parts Hardware 4 x #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screw S15 Notice hole orientation towards top A: Attach (1767) Lower Front flush to the top of (1766) Corner Block at (1769) Ground Side with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Screws. (fig. 10.1 &...

Page 24 - Step 11: Floor Back Assembly

24 Step 11: Floor Back Assembly A: Attach (1762) Floor Back to (1761) Side Joist with 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Bolts (with flat washer, lock washer and t-nut) and 2 (S7) 12 x 2” Pan Screws (with flat washers) as shown in fig. 11.1. Bolts to be installed on (1761) Side Joist side and screws installed from...

Page 25 - Step 12: Floor Back Assembly

25 Step 12: Floor Back Assembly 1 x Floor Back Assembly (from Step 11)1 x Lower Back 1 x 5 x 38-1/2” Hardware Wood Parts 2 x #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) 2 x 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 2 x 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) S7 A: On the b...

Page 27 - Step 13: Chalk Wall Assembly

27 Step 13: Chalk Wall Assembly Hardware Wood Parts 12 x #8 x 1/2 Pan Screw (with #8 flat washer) 4 x #8 x 1-1/8 Wood Screw S1 1 x Lower Back Wall 1 x 4 x 31-1/2” A: Place the Chalk Wall Tarp in between each (0359) Front Divider and (1758) Top Back. Make sure tarp is smooth and tight and then attach...

Page 28 - Step 14: Floor Frame Assembly

28 Hardware Wood Parts 2 x #8 x 3” Wood Screw S4 1 x Floor Joist 5/4 x 2 x 38-1/2” S4 3-1/8” 1-3/8” 3-1/8” Step 14: Floor Frame Assembly A: From inside of the assembly, measure 3-1/8” down from the top of both (1759) SW Floors then attach (1763) Floor Joist to each board with 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Scr...

Page 29 - Step 15: Attach Floor Boards

29 Step 15: Attach Floor Boards A: Install 1 (1774) CE Gap Board to each end of the assembly attaching to (1761) Side Joist, (1763) Floor Joist and (1764) Front Floor using 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. Make sure boards are tight to each (1759) SW Floor, (1762) Floor Back and each (1771)...

Page 30 - Step 16: Attach Ground Stakes; MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE ON LEVEL GROUND; To prevent tipping

30 Step 16: Attach Ground Stakes A: Drive 2 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground against 2 (1771) Posts and (1770) SW Ground. Attach to (1771) Posts using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 16.1 & 16.2) MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE ON LEVEL GROU...

Page 31 - Step 17: Wall Assembly

31 Step 17: Wall Assembly A: On the Swing Side Wall attach 1 (0304) CE Floor Board on each side of the (2782) SW Mount with 4 (S1) #8 x 1 1/8” Wood Screws per board. Make sure the bottom of the boards are 1” up from the (1774) CE Gap Boards and there is approximately 3” between each (1771) Post and ...

Page 32 - Step 18: Attach Tarp Frame

32 Step 18: Attach Tarp Frame A: Attach (1794) Ridge to (2783) Tarp Upright and flush to end of (2782) SW Mount using 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 18.1. B: Pre-drill pilot holes for the screws using a 1/8” drill bit and then attach 1 (1796) Top End to each end of each (1797) Side ...

Page 33 - Step 19: Attach Canopy

33 Step 19: Attach Canopy A: Place Canopy over (1794) Ridge making sure bottom edges of Canopy are even on both sides of assembly. (fig. 19.1) B: Secure one side by attaching Canopy to 1 (1796) Top End using 5 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 19.1) C: Make sure the Canopy is sm...

Page 34 - Step 20: Attach Rock Rail

34 A: Place 1 (1765) Rock Rail 17” from the already installed (1765) Rock Rail so the top measures 3/8” above (1764) Floor Front then attach both (1765) Rock Rails to (1764) Floor Front with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per board and second (1765) Rock Rail to (1767) Lower Front with 2 (S15) #8 x...

Page 35 - Step 21: Attach Slide

35 Step 21: Attach Slide A: Beside Rock Wall, centre slide in opening between (1751) Centre Divider and (1771) Post. B: Pre-drill 1/8” pilot holes and attach slide to fort through the floor boards and into (1764) Floor Front using 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 21.1 & 21.2) Fig. 21.2 Fig. 21....

Page 36 - Step 22: Attach Swing To Fort

36 Fig. 22.1 Step 22: Attach Swing To Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 3 to (2782) SW Mount with 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut) as shown in fig. 22.1 & 22.2. Hardware 1 x 5/16 x 4-1...

Page 37 - Step 23: Attach Swing End Ground Stakes and Swings; first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines.

37 Step 23: Attach Swing End Ground Stakes and Swings A: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at each (2803) SW Post on the inside of the assembly and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 23.1 & 23.2) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Han...

Page 38 - PLAQUE TO A PROMINENT; FORT OR; TO A PROMINENT LOCATION ON YOUR; This provides warnings concerning safety; AVERTISSEMENT

38 Final Step: Attach I.D. Plaque Other Parts 1 x KidKraft I.D. Plaque Hardware 4 x #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw S5 --------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- read by a supervising adult. on your set that is easily seen and Attach with screws provided to a location --...

Page 39 - NOTES

Page 40 - KIDKRAFT; Consumer Registration Card; Fill out your registration card online at

KIDKRAFT Consumer Registration Card First Name Initial Last Name Street Apt. No. City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Telephone Number E-Mail Address Model Name Model Number (Box Labels) Serial Number (on ID Plaque) Date Purchase Purchased From How would you rate this product for quality? Exc...

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