Fort Assembly
Phase 8
Phase Notes
• Assemble with hardware as shown.
Parts needed:
• (6) M9 - PICKET - W101651
Hardware needed:
• (24) BR - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/8 - H100088
Step 1: Attach 'M9' Pickets to 'G2' swing
beam rail using Screws 'BR', as shown.
M9
G2
BR
M3
M9
BR
Note: It is vital that the fort
be level before and after
each phase of assembly.
To prevent board splitting, you
must pre-drill each board with
a 1/8" drill bit, before attaching.
Note: Do not overtighten screws, overtightening
may cause the screw to stick through the boards
and may cause sharp points. The head of the
screw should NOT sink into the wood for this
phase, it should be flush.
Note: Due to the changing size of the wood
as a result of moisture content, you may
need to adjust the spacing of your wall slats
1/16" to 1/8" when assembling walls. It would
be best to line up the boards on the wall
before attaching to estimate if a larger or
smaller gap is needed.
Step 2: Attach 'M9' Pickets to 'M3' wall rail
using Screws 'BR', as shown.
Make sure (4) 'BG' T-Nuts,
from Phase 5, are installed
before placing 'M9' pickets.
