Welcome to the Lifetime Assembly Channel.
My name is John.
Today I'm going to help you assemble your 10-foot swing set.
This video will follow the steps outlined in your instruction manual that comes with the swing set.
If you've already begun or need help on a specific step, check the comments or description below for time stamp associated with each step.
Now, let's take a look at what's inside the box.
There are steps within this assembly that require more than one person, so be sure to have another adult available.
Before we begin the assembly process, let's take a look at some of the tools you'll need to complete the job.
You'll need:
a ladder
a phillips screwdriver
1/2" wrench
two 5/8" wrenches
one crescent wrench
Two 3/16" allen keys which are included
Two 7/32 " allen keys which are included
A block of wood
and safety glasses.
To make this easier, we're going to use a drill.
You may see us use an impact driver, if you choose to use one as well, be sure not to over torque or over tighten the hardware.
A phillips head socket
3/16" hex socket
a 7/32 " hex socket
And a socket adapter
When building your swing set make sure to choose an area that's level and free from any obstructions.
At least 7" from buildings, trees, fences or any other objects.
Also, to reduce the risk of injury, it's important that you prepare a shock absorbing area such as wood chips or recycled rubber mulch.
This video will focus on the assembly of the swing set and not the shock absorbing surface so it's crucial that you refer to your manual to review the safety instructions for this build.
Alright, let's get started!
First take the Outside Swing Bar and the Middle Swing Bar and slide the two together and attach with the hardware.
Just finger tighten the hardware for now.
On the opposite end of the Middle Swing Bar, attach the second Outside Swing Bar with the hardware.
Before we continue, make sure you've done the previous steps properly because this next step is irreversible.
We're gonna seat the swing bar poles together by striking each end 5 or 6 times on a piece of scrap wood or some cardboard.
You may need to use some force so be sure not to hit your toes.
It's important that you complete this step otherwise you can expect problems in the future.
Now that you've seated the poles together, go ahead and tighten the hardware from the previous steps.
Now, attach the pendulums to the remaining brackets.
Now, insert the End Cap into each end of the pole.
Now, insert the Middle Pole into the Top Pole making sure that the slot lines up with the hole and insert screw.
It's normal for the screw to spin freely once inserted but just make sure that it's flush with the pole.
Now, insert the Bottom Pole into the Middle Pole by making sure that the slot lines up with the hole and then insert a screw.
Repeat the previous steps for the remaining poles for a total of 4 Swing Legs.
Before moving on, make sure that you've done the previous steps properly because the next step is irreversible.
Now, we're going to seat each pole by striking each end five or six times on a piece of scrap wood or some cardboard.
You'll need to use some force so be careful not to hit your toes.
If you can still see the slot after seating try a couple more times with some extra force.
If you can still see the slot after that, stop where you are and call customer service.
Now, take two of the swing legs and orient them in an A-Frame position, making sure the screws are facing up.
Now, we're going to attach the swing legs together using the brackets making sure you don't get them mixed up.
The Outside Bracket has no notches at the top and the Inside Bracket does.
When attaching the brackets, make sure that the Outside Bracket goes on the same side as the screws we put in earlier.
Now, you're going to attach your left and right side brackets making sure they're oriented towards the inside of the swing set making sure that the lip is facing out.
Just finger tighten the hardware for now.
Now, attach the Turn Bar to the outside of the A-Frame assembly with the hardware.
Repeat the previous steps for the other two swing legs.
Now, we're going to connect an A-frame to the Swing Bar with the hardware.
Now, tighten all the hardware.
Now, repeat the same step on the opposite side of the Swing Bar.
With the help of another adult, lift the Swing Set to its upright position.
Now, attach all the Foot Caps securing with the plugs.
Lastly, attach the Swings and Trapeze Bar to the Pendulums.
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