KidKraft 9484 Cozy Escape Playhouse Instruction Manual

Step 19: Rockwall Assembly

A: Lay 2 (9484) Rails down, side by side with angled edges facing down. (Fig. 19.1)
B: Place (9522) Board Rock on the top of each (9484) Rail as shown in fig. 19.1. Do not attach. This board is to be used as a guide only and will be attached in a later step. Make sure (9522) Board Rock is flush to the outside and top edges of each (9484).
C: Taking note of the hole orientation, place 1 (9485) Board Rock at the bottom of the (9484) Rails, making sure that it is flush to the edges and the bottom. Attach using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws. (Fig. 19.1)
D: In between the top and bottom board, evenly space the remaining (9485) Board Rocks, making sure that the pre-drilled rock holes are at opposite ends on each board. This will prevent rocks from forming a straight line. Attach using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws per board. (Fig. 19.1)
E: Alternating colors and shapes, place 1 rock on each (9485) Board Rock and attach using 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and barrel nut) and 1 (S10) #8 x 1” Pan Screw per rock. The Screw must be in the hole directly under the Pan Bolt, this will stop the rock from spinning. (Fig. 19.2 & 19.3 &19.4.&19.5).

Step 20: Attach Rockwall
Part 1

A : Place (9490) Ground Brace across the bottom left opening of the Deck Assembly so that it’s flush to the front of (9494) Crowsnest Upright. Attach to the fort using 6 (S3) #8 x 2- 1/2” Wood Screws. (Fig. 20.1 & 20.2)

Step 20: Attach Rockwall
Part 2

B : Place Access Ladder/Rockwall and 1-1/4” from the end into the opening on the left end of the deck assembly.
Make sure it’s flush to the top of the (9498) Crowsnest Short L and attach using 2 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws. (fig. 20.4)
C: Place (9522) Board Rock in the opening at the top of the ladder, making sure it’s flush to the edges and the top.
Attach using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 20.3)

D: Place (9483) Diagonal so that the angled end is flush with the front edge of the outside (9484) Rail and attach using 1 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Attach opposite end of (9483) Diagonal to (9494) Crowsnest Upright and (9490) Ground Brace using 4 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws.(fig. 20.5)

Step 21: Install Crowsnest Floor Boards

A: Evenly space 11 (9467) Floor Board Shorts between the 2 end boards and attach using 6 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws per board.(Fig. 21.1)

Step 22: Install Cedar Walls

A : From inside the deck assembly, on the right end, evenly space 3 (9500) Cedar Wall boards between the (9496) Crowsnest Shorts making sure that the beveled edge is to the inside. Attach using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws per board. (Fig. 22.1 & 22.2)
B : Center 1 (9500) Cedar Wall in the front wall opening between the 2 (9494) Crowsnest Uprights. Attach (9500) Cedar Wall to each (9499A) Crowsnest Bottom using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8 Wood Screws.(Fig. 22.1 & 22.2)
C : Install 4 (9500) Cedar Walls on each side of the center board, making sure that there is a 3” space between each board. Attach using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws per board. (Fig. 22.3 & 22.2 & 22.4)

Step 23: Attach Flower Boxes

A: Attach Flower Boxes in the locations shown in 23.1 using 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Head Screws per box.

Step 24: Attach Hand Grips to Fort

Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Wafer Lags

A : Measure 6” up from the top of the Rockwall and center 1 Hand Grip on each side. Pre-drill, then attach Hand Grips with 2 (WL3) 1/4 x 1- 3/8” Wafer Lags (with flat washer) per Hand Grip. (fig. 24.1 and 24.3)
B : Measure 6” up from the Access Ladder and place 2 more Hand Grips so they are flush to the edges of the opening. Pre-drill, then attach using 2 (WL3) 1/4 x 1-3/8” Wafer Lags (with flat washer) per Hand Grip. (fig. 24.2 and 24.3)

Step 25: Roof Support Assembly
Part 1

A : Place (9501) Top Swing flat on the ground with the angles facing up. The sharper angle should be on the right end. Place (9503) Roof Support as shown in fig. 25.1 making sure that it’s flush with the edge of (9501) Top Swing.
B : Place (9502) Support Upright as shown in fig. 25.1, making sure that it’s flush with the end of (9503) Roof Support and centered over the pre- drilled holes in (9501) Top Swing. Check to ensure that the assembly is square then attach boards using 4 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws.
C : Repeat steps A and B to create a second assembly.

Step 25: Roof Support Assembly
Part 2

A: Center 1 Triangle Canopy over the inside of each Roof Support Assembly. Make sure canopy is pulled tight during the installation. Attach using 10 (S5)

8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (#8 flat washer) per canopy. (Fig. 25.2)

Step 26: Attach Roof Support Assembly

A : Place 1 Roof Support Assembly across each end of the fort as shown in fig. 26.1. Make sure that assemblies are flush to the back and end wall panels and to the outside edge of the (9494) Crowsnest Uprights. Attach using 3 (S4)

8 x 3” Wood Screws per side. (fig. 26.1)

Step 27: Install Window Panel

A: Making sure that the windows are at the top, place (9261) Window Panel over the front wall panel so that it fits between the 2 Roof Support Assemblies. Attach using 4 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws. (fig. 27.1)

Step 28: Large Roof Panel Assembly
Part 1

A : Lay flat 3 (9511) Roof Bottoms. Place 1 (9504) Roof Sleeper Left along the top of the Roof Bottoms, taking note of the hole orientation. Attach (9504) Roof Sleeper to each (9511) Roof Bottom using 2 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws. (fig. 28.1 & 28.2)
B: Place 1 (9519) Roof Sleeper Right along the bottom of the (9511) Roof Bottoms being careful to note the hole orientation. Attach (9519) Roof Sleeper Right to each (9511) Roof Bottoms using 2 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws. (fig. 28.1 & 28.2)
C: Fit (9506) Roof Bottom A between (9519) Roof Sleeper Right and (9504) Roof Sleeper Left as shown in (fig.28.1) Attach using 2 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws per end.
D: Lay (9520) Roof Cover flat over the (9506) Roof Bottom A, making sure that it’s flush with the edges of the assembly. Attach using 6 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 28.3 & 28.4)

Step 28: Large Roof Panel Assembly
Part 2

Important: Do not over tighten hardware

E: Slide 1124 x 1067mm Roof Panel under (9520) Roof Cover so that it’s tight to (9504) Roof Sleeper Left. (Fig. 28.5 & 28.6 & 28.9)
F: Place 370 x 1067mm Roof Panel in the remaining opening, under (9520) Roof Cover. The inside edge should overlap the Large Roof panel with the pre- drilled holes lining up. (Fig. 28.5 & 28.6 & 28.9)
G : Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit, place Special Weather Cap brackets over each hole in the Roof Panels then attach using 1 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screw per bracket. Press the Special Weather Cap over the top of each screw.(Fig. 28.7 & 28.8 & 28.9)

Step 29: Small Roof Panel Assembly
Part 1

A : Lay flat 2 (9511) Roof Bottoms. Place 1 (9508) Roof Sleeper Short along the top of the Roof Bottoms taking note of the hole orientation. Attach (9508) Roof Sleeper Short to (9511) Roof Bottoms using 4 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws. (fig . 29.1 & 29.2)
B : Place (9507) Roof Sleeper Short I along the bottom of (9511) Roof Bottoms taking note of the hole orientation.
Attach using 4 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws. (fig . 29.1 & 29.3)
C : Fit (9509) Roof Bottom B tight against (9511) Roof Bottom so that it lines up with the pre-drilled holes in the ends of (9508) Roof Sleeper Short and (9507) Roof Sleeper Short I. Attach using 2 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws per end. (fig . 29.1 & 29.2 & 29.3)
D : Place (9512) Roof Cover over the top of (9509) Roof Bottom B, (9508) Roof Sleeper Short and (9507) Roof Sleeper Short I, making sure that it is flush with the edges. Attach using 6 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws (fig. 29.4 & 29.5)

Step 29: Small Roof Panel Assembly
Part 2

Important: Do not over tighten hardware

E : Slide 1124 x 650mm Roof Panel under (9512) Roof Cover so that it’s tight to (9508) Roof Sleeper. (fig.29.6 & 29.7 & 29.10)
F : Place 370 x 650mm Roof Panel in the remaining opening, under (9512) Roof Cover. The inside edge should overlap the Large Roof panel with the pre- drilled holes lining up. (fig. 29.6 & 29.7 & 29.10)
G : Pre-drill each hole using a 1/8” drill bit, place Special Weather Cap brackets over each hole in the Roof Panels then attach using 1 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screw per bracket. Press the Special Weather Cap over the top of each screw. (fig. 29.8 & 29.9 & 29.10)

Step 30: Attach Roof Panel Assemblies

A: With a helper, lift the small roof panel assembly and place it over the deck, making sure that the top is tight to the window panel. Attach from the inside using 2 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screws and from the outside with 2 (S4)

8 x 3” Wood Screws.(Fig 30.1)

B: With at least 1 helper, lift the large roof panel assembly and place it over the fort, making sure that it is flush to the edges. There should be an overhang of approximately 1” at the roof peak (Fig. 30.3 & 30.4). Attach using 4 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws.(Fig 30.2)

Step 31: Install Mid Cross

A: Place (9514) Mid Cross at the top of the opening in the Slide End Panel making sure that it is flush to the inside wall. Place 1 flat bracket over each end of (9514) Mid Cross so that they are centered over the board and the panel. Attach using 4 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Head Screws per bracket. (Fig. 31.1 & 31.2)
B: At the bottom of the opening, center 1 Flat Panel Bracket over the 2 panel sections and attach using 4 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Head Screws. (Fig. 31.1 & 31.3)

Step 32: Slide Section Assemblies
Part 1

Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. (fig. 32.3)

A : Fit 2 TNR2 Slide Elbows together and attach with 8 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4” Pan Bolts (with lock nut) as shown in fig. 32.1. It is very important to attach bolts as indicated.
B : Repeat Step A 3 more times to create 4 Elbow Sections in total.
C : Attach TNR3 Extended RT Flange and TNR3 Extended LT Flange together using 9 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4” Pan Bolts (with lock nut) as shown in fig. 32.2. This creates the Flange Assembly.

Step 32: Slide Section Assemblies
Part 2

Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. (fig. 32.3)

D : Attach TNR2 Slide Exit Top and the remaining TNR2 Slide Elbow together using 8 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4” Pan Bolts (with lock nut) as shown in fig. 32.4. It is very important to attach bolts as indicated. This creates the Exit Elbow Assembly.

Step 33: Attach Flange Assembly to Fort

A : With a helper place the Flange Assembly in the opening so that it’s flush to the (9514) Mid Cross as shown in fig. 33.1 & 33.2. Pre-drill 1/8” pilot holes in the bottom 4 mounting locations (approximate spots where circles are on figure), making sure the pre-drilled holes are a minimum of 2.5 cm (1”) deep. (fig. 33.1)
B : Attach Flange Assembly to bottom of opening using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws in the pre-drilled holes. (fig. 33.1) Make sure the flat surfaces of the Flange Assembly are flush to the (9514) Mid Cross as shown in fig. 33.3.
C : Attach the Flange Assembly flush to top of (9514) Mid Cross opening using 4 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 33.1 and to both sides using 5 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per side. (fig. 33.1)

Step 34: Attach SL Gusset

A: Place (9521) Gusset so that it’s tight to (9264) Folding Panel Assembly Left A and attach to Flange Assembly with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws. (Fig. 34.1 & 34.2)
B: Pre-drill pilot hole with a 1/8” (3.2mm) drill bit then attach (9521) Gusset to (9264) Folding Panel Assembly Left A with 1 (WL5) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Wafer Lag (with flat washer). (Fig. 34.1 & 34.2)

Step 35: Attach Elbow Assembly to Flange Assembly

Note: Keep all bolts loose until further step.

A : Fit one of the Elbow Assemblies to the Flange Assembly by lining up the arrows on each assembly. Attach Elbow Assembly to Flange Assembly using 6 (PB1) ¼ x 3/4” Pan Bolts and Square Lock Nut. (fig. 35.1, 35.2 and 35.3)
B : Attach one of the Elbow assemblies to another Elbow Assembly making sure to line up the arrows on each assembly. Attach 6 (¼ x 12.7)mm Pan Bolt with Square Lock Nut. Repeat this instruction for 2 more. (fig. 35.2 and 35.3)

Use Quadrex Driver as a guide pin for each hole before inserting bolt.

Step 36: Attach TNR 3 Slide Exit to Elbow Assembly

A : Insert flange of Exit Elbow Assembly (slide elbow) into the slots on TNR3 Short Exit. (fig. 36.1)
B : Rotate Slide Exit and use Quadrex Driver as a guide pin so the holes are aligned and attach with 5 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4” Pan Bolts (with lock nuts) starting with the bottom middle hole and working up each side. (fig. 36.2 and 36.3)
C : At this point make sure all the slide bolts are tight.

Use a 7/16” open end wrench to hold nut and then tighten bolt with Quadrex Driver.

Step 37: Attach Exit End Assembly to Fort

A: Fit the Exit End Assembly to the last Elbow Assembly by lining up the arrows on each assembly. Notice the elbow orientation. (fig. 37.1). Attach with 6 (¼ x 12.7)mm Pan Bolts and Square Lock Nuts. (fig. 37.2)

Step 38: Attach TNR 4 Clamp Rings

A : Place 2 TNR4 Clamp Rings around each joint making sure to match the arrows with the end of the Clamp Ring as shown in (fig. 38.1 & 38.2 ).
B : Connect TNR4 Clamp Rings in 2 spots using 1 (PB6) ¼ x 1” Pan Bolt (with lock nut) per side. (fig. 38.3)
Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess.

Step 39: TNR Brace Assembly

A : Attach (9493) Groud Brace C to (9492) Groud Brace B with 1 (H8) 1/4 x 3-15/16” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top hole. Make sure both boards are square then attach with 1 (S11) #8 x 2” Wood Screw. (Fig. 39.1)
B : Place TNR Brace assembly centered over pilot holes of (9491) Groud Brace A. Attach with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 39.2 & 39.3)

Step 40: Attach Elbow Assemblies and TNR4 Slide

A: Place 1 TNR4 Post Mount Clamp on either side of the Clamp Ring so that the bent tops clip in behind the Clamp Ring. (fig. 40.1 & 40.2)
B: Insert the TNR4 Post Mount Base in between the 2 Post Mount Clamps and screw all pieces together using 1 ¼ x 14.5mm Pan Head Bolt and Square Nylock Nut. (fig. 40.2)
C: Attach TNR4 Post Mount Base to (9493) Groud Brace C, pre-drill with a 1/8” drill bit then attach with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws. (fig. 40.2)
D: Attach the Post Mount Clamp to the clamp ring using 1 (S37) #7 x 5/8” Pan Screw. (fig. 40.2)

Step 41: Attach TNR 3 Slide to Fort

A : On the fourth attached Elbow Assembly remove the pan bolt and nut which is facing the fort (installed in Step 32). (fig. 41.1) The bolt will no longer be needed, but keep the lock nut.
B : Loosely attach TNR3 Tube Support (at the slightly bent end) to the slide seam using 1 (PB6) 1/4 x 1” Pan Bolt (with flat washer and the previously removed lock nut). (fig. 41.2)
C : Rotate TNR3 Tube Support and attach to (9266) Folding Panel Assembly Right B using 1 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screw as shown in (fig. 41.2).
D : Fully tighten screw and bolt.

Step 42: Install Ground Stakes

MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION PRIOR TO STAKING FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND

A : In the 6 places shown in fig. 41.1 drive the Rebar Ground Stakes 13” (33cm) into the ground against (9265) Folding Panel Assembly Left B, (9264) Folding Panel Assembly Left A, (9490) Groud Brace, (9491) Ground Brace
A. Be careful not to hit the washer while hammering stakes into the ground as this could cause the washer to break off. (fig. 42.1 and 42.2)
B : Attach Ground Stakes using 1 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw per ground stake as shown in fig. 42.3.
C : After driving stakes into the ground, check for sharp edges caused by the impact of the hammer. Smooth any sharp edges from impact area and touch up with outdoor paint.

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