LEISURE TIME PRODUCTS, INC. GYM SETS USE A FEW STANDARD CONNECTIONS.
BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THESE CONNECTIONS WILL SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY
AND INSURE A SAFER PLAY PRODUCT FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
USING THE HARDWARE
Failure to replace
this bolt with a
shorter one could
result in personal injury.
Check the positioning of parts in each Step's illustration, noting which of the parts should
receive the Spike T-Nut. Place the Spike T-Nut in the hole and then seat it with one or two taps of a
hammer. Align the holes in the parts to be fastened. Start preliminary tightening of bolt into seated
nut by hand.
To
securely tighten
, turn the bolt with a wrench until the lock washer is fully compressed
between the head of the bolt and the flat washer.
Note that in some steps the instructions say to tighten "
just snug
.
" This means to tighten the
bolt just enough to keep the parts together, but loose enough to allow the parts to move. This is
necessary to allow squaring and leveling. The bolt will be tightened securely in a following step.
All bolts and screws must be tightened securely before the playset is ready for use.
Bolt has been
screwed securely
into Spike T-Nut and
the connection is
tight.
Check connec-
tions periodically for
tightness during the
life of the Gym set.
Lock Washer
Hex Head
Bolt
Flat
Washer
Spike T-Nut
How to use Hex Head Bolts and Spike T-Nuts
Correct
Assembly
Do not
over tighten.
Typical Installation -Lag Screw
Typical Installation -Wood Screw:
• Use a screw driver or an electric drill or screw
gun to drive screws.
• Lubricate the threads of the screws
with beeswax or soap to ease
installation and minimize breaking
screws.
•
It is very important to make certain
that the tops of all screws are flush
with the surface of the wood and
there are no protruding sharp edges.
•
Always drill pilot holes
when using Lag
Screws. The size of
the pilot hole will be
specified in the Step.
•
Tap the head of the Lag
Screw with a hammer to
start the threads into the
wood and then use a ½"
socket to tighten.
Lag Screw
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
•
DO NOT over tighten
•
DO NOT over tighten
• DO NOT DRIVE
TOO DEEP
AND CAUSE
SPLINTERING
• DO NOT DRIVE
TOO DEEP
AND CAUSE
SPLINTERING
Page 6 - USING THE HARDWARE
TIP:
Tap the Spike T-Nut into the part before you position the part on the structure. If you put it in
the wrong hole, remove it by inserting a bolt from the opposite side of the board and tapping the
bolt lightly with a hammer.
Incorrect Assembly
During assembly or maintenance, do not over tighten
the bolts. Over tightening can cause the bolt to
protrude past the spiked tee nut, which could cause
personal injury. Over tightening can also cause the
wood to be compressed or to “sink in” the bolt, washer
or spiked tee nut. If this has happened, you may need
to add additional washers or replace the bolt with a
shorter one, so that the bolt does not protrude.
TIP:
Clean debris from holes if needed with drill bit or hardware.
TIP:
Keeping pressure on head of bolt will help with assembly.
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