Action ARUNDEL TWIN, Technical Information

Page 1: ...it To allow trapped moisture to evaporate cut back the shrink wrap packaging but be careful not to lose any parts Slight cracks may appear in the wood at any time after delivery this is due to the natural working of the wood and is normal If moisture is trapped under the plastic you will sometimes find mould spots present this will wipe away and have no long term effects Contents Packs Required 1 ...

Page 2: ...imple trick using 2 equal balustrade pieces and a spirit level Stand one balustrade upright in your first measured hole and the second upright in the next hole Place your spirit level on top of these two pieces if your level is not long enough then please use a straight piece of wood rested on top of the balustrades and then put the level on top of this Adjust the depth of the second hole either b...

Page 3: ...You may also find this video link helpful showing you how to prepare the holes http www youtube com watch v bDqh mwi0w8 Please note there are 2 packs of each of the following ...

Page 4: ...u have prepared Align the platform in the same direction as the slide will end up when you have finished this then orients the uprights and their bolt holes The platform bolts pass through the holes closest to the ground the holes slightly higher up are for mounting the accessories Stand the platform upright and bolt the platform to the two uprights lying ...

Page 5: ... screw at each end for now Then check for squareness to do this measure the diagonal distance from top left to bottom right of the finished balustrade This should measure the same as the diagonal distance from the bottom left to top right If not adjust the frame to make both measurements the same Now fit the other two screws in to each part D already fixed You can now proceed and fix all remaining...

Page 6: ...Attaching the Ladder Page 7 Attach parts H to I to make up the ladder This can now be attached to part j which in turn is attached to the tower uprights ...

Page 7: ...hts Before fixing the trusses ensure the uprights are 83cm apart centre to centre Finally prepare your roof timbers F Hold one piece of part F against the bottom of the two roof gables with the edge overhanging equally on each side Mark the outside edge of each gable in pencil onto part F Pre drill your screw holes about 1cm inwards from these marks and about 2 3cm from top and bottom Use this pie...

Page 8: ...ng screws 1 Add the second and third layers of the sides above the one already fitted Ensure the frame is square before fitting the seats parts B with 2 x 60cm screws 1 at each end TIP To achieve a neat appearance never drive your screws hard into the timber but endeavour to leave the screw head flush with the surface Attaching the Clatterbridge Components 12 x A 30x65 89 5cm 2 x B 20x120 52cm 32 ...

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Page 11: ... and the rail is less than 90mm Use a double knot on each rope to give extra strength now fill the bottom rail part B with 4 x 60mm screws When fitting the lower commando net rail part B first remove the bottom sandpit side Lay the beam in its correct position mark with a spade and dig out a shallow trench Lay the beam into this trench and screw firmly in place Any gaps under the beam should be re...

Page 12: ...Components Hardware 1 x A 45x120 240cm 1 x B 34x90 240cm 1 x C Net 2 x 1 10x110mm bolts 2 x 2 M10 Washers 2 x 3 M10 Nuts 4 x 4 5x60mm Screws ...

Page 13: ...ou can then finish fitting the remaining treads This makes the staircase lighter to lift while fitting to the tower You are now ready to fir the staircase You have two more holes to dig for the bottom of the stairs and the handrail posts Follow the dimensions on the following pages If the sides of the stairs are going into the ground by more than 300mm you may wish to cut the excess off Ensure you...

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Page 16: ...ier to attach the swing hooks while the beam is still on the ground rather than struggling up a ladder Swing Beam components list Digging the holes for the Swing Beam ATTENTION Allow a minimum of 2 metres space around the Playcentre and ensure that the area is free from other obstacles such as trees and branches garden lights and other play equipment ...

Page 17: ...t in the recess around the bolt hole Then spread the legs out so the measurement from outside to outside of the part A s is 255cm Then drill two holes at each end of part C approx 30mm in Fix using 4 x 60mm screws This rail should be flush with both sides of parts A and the same distance up from the bottom of Part A ...

Page 18: ...Then slowly lower the beam so it sits in between both parts A Now check that the beam is level and adjust the height by either digging the holes deeper or adding soil to the hole Make sure the A frame is upright and approximately 100cm in from the end of the beam before continuing TIP When you come to build the swing arm we suggest you first drill a 4mm pilot hole in the two uprights A before atta...

Page 19: ...cess around the bolt hole Then spread the legs out so the measurement from outside to outside of the Part A s is 255cm Then drill two holes at each end of part C approx 30mm in Fix using 4 x 60mm Screws This rail should be flush with both sides of Parts A and the same distance up from the bottom of part A Attaching the Slide ...

Page 20: ...direction of the slide Leave gaps of an equal distance either side of the slide between the slide and the tower uprights Attach the Swing Components To attach the swing hook push in the hinged clasp on the swing hook Then place the centre of the swing attachments metal ring into the middle of the clasp Then ensure the clasp has fully closed before use ...

Page 21: ...g frame should not be sited over a hard surface such as concrete asphalt or similar hard surface Lawn or bark chippings are perfectly acceptable as suitable play surfaces MAINTENANCE Your climbing frame is made from wood which is a natural product As such it can be affected by changes in the weather and moisture in the air All main parts swing beam tower uprights tower platform and load bearing ti...