Welcome to the Lifetime Assembly Channel.
My name is John and today I'm going to help you assemble your 7' swing set.
This video will follow the steps outlined in your assembly manual that comes with your swing set.
If you've already begun and need help on a specific step, check the comments or description below for a timestamp 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 at least one other adult available.
Before we get into the assembly process, let's take a look at some of the tools you'll need to complete the job.
You'll need:
3/16" x2 allen keys which are included
a rubber mallet
a 1/2" wrench
safety glasses
and a hammer.
To make this easier we're going to use a drill.
You may see us use an impact driver, if you decide to use one as well be sure not to over torque or over tighten the hardware.
a socket adapter
a 1/2" socket
and a 3/16" allen bit.
When building your swing set, it's important to choose a level area free from any obstructions and at least 7' from any buildings trees fences or any other objects.
Also, to reduce the risk of injury, it's important that you prepare a shock absorbing surface to build your swing set on like recycled rubber mulch or wood chips.
This video will focus on the assembly of the swing set and not the shock absorbing surface so it's important that you refer to your assembly manual to review the safety instructions for this build.
Alright, let's get started!
Attach the outside swing bar to the middle swing bar with the hardware.
Now, attach the other outside swing bar to the middle swing bar.
If the holes aren't lining up it may be helpful to have another person lift the end up.
On the outside brackets, attach the pendulums making sure that the head of the bolt is on the outside of the bracket.
Be careful not to over tighten. You do want the pendulums to swing freely.
On the inside brackets, make sure that the bolts face away from each other.
Take the bottom swing leg, which is the one with the square hole at the bottom, and add two upper swing legs making sure the holes line up.
Do this for all 4 swing legs.
Secure the poles together with the hardware making sure to leave this hole open.
Take 2 of the swing legs and line up the holes at the top of the swing legs with the holes in the swing bar.
Now, attach the leg to the swing bar with the hardware.
Insert the other 2 swing legs into the swing bar making sure the holes line up.
Now, go ahead and secure with the hardware.
Add the turnbar to the holes that we left open earlier.
Repeat the previous step for the other turn bar.
Now, add the foot cap to the bottom of the swing leg making sure that the longest part of the foot cap goes on the ground.
Then, insert your hardware and only finger tighten for now.
Take the toggle end of your anchor and slide it through the hole in the bolt that you just inserted.
Once the toggle is through the bolt, pull on the wire to make sure it's secure.
With the help of another person, flip the assembly over so you can attach the foot caps and anchors.
Now, attach the other foot caps and anchors using the same method as before.
With the help of another person, lift the assembly upright.
Make sure all 4 foot caps are flat on the ground. If they're not, lift up the leg and rotate the foot cap so it's flat on the ground.
Insert the anchoring rod into the anchor, then drive it into the ground on the right side of the leg, as close as you can to the foot cap.
Since we're inside we're not going to complete this step.
It's crucial that you complete this step making sure to drive the anchor at least 12" into the ground.
Once you've completed this step, remove the anchoring rod and you're going to use that for the remaining anchors.
Since the anchors are on the right side of each leg, push the swing set over so that the foot caps are directly over the anchors.
Push on the barrel nut disengaging the shoulder bolt.
Turn the shoulder bolt to take out any slack in the anchor line.
Once the anchor line is tight engage the shoulder bolt by pushing it back into the hole.
Now, finish tightening the hardware by turning the barrel nut.
Repeat this step for the 3 remaining anchors.
Now, attach the swings and the trapeze bar to the pendulums.
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