Gate Lodge Play Centre

The largest of our Playcentres, the Gate Lodge has been copied by some but still has no equal in terms of quality, features or price. This unit was designed to provide a getaway space for teenagers, a club-house for 12 year olds and a play-house for little ones, as well as a Playcentre with slide, swings and climbing face. It is the type of climbing frame / treehouse / fort we all wished we had when we were children! It measures 1.8m x 1.8m (6ft x 6ft) with an interior cabin size of 1.8m x 1.2m (6ft x 4ft). At ground level is a fenced wooden floor fitted out with a wooden table 70cm (28”) long x 40cm (16”) wide and two wooden bench seats 90cm (35”) long x 25cm (10”) wide. Even with the table and chairs present there is a substantial amount of space available for toy storage or a small sandpit. Outside a 60cm (24”) wide wooden ladder leads to the balcony, 1.5m (5ft) off the ground. If you have small children the optional Wooden Staircase (ATJE 247) can be added. Wooden railings control access off the balcony for safety and peace of mind, with a 3m (10ft) wavy green slide at one end & a rock-climbing wall at the other. The swing-arm is supplied with two adjustable wooden swings.

PLEASE NOTE that these are self-assembly items and CANNOT be returned once assembly is Part or Fully completed, UNLESS they do not comply with the descriptions given, are IRREMEDIALLY faulty or are not fit for any stated purpose. A non-refundable collection charge of £45 will be applied if our carrier is unable to effect delivery after two attempted deliveries and returns your consignment to us. Please ensure someone is available to help unload these items as there maybe only a driver available, dependent on courier used.

Note that we can only send this product to UK Mainland addresses, specifically this excludes Northern Ireland, the Highland and Islands of Scotland, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey and other islands.

The products have been designed to be complete, right down to swingseats, without complicated tables of modules and “optional extras” that turn out to be essential. At the same time, there are an intelligent range of complementary options available that provide extra play value and can be added either at the time of the initial build or later as your children grow.

Selected top grade pine (from forests approved and managed under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification scheme (PEFC) is used with as few man-made materials as possible. The seasoned timber is machined, planed smooth with rounded edges and finished to within 1mm tolerances. All fixing holes and nut recesses are drilled, then the timber is pressure-treated using a nontoxic chromium / cadmium / arsenic free solution approved for children’s playground equipment.

Safety is at the heart of the design specification, with substantial timber sections used for the frames (70mm x 70mm) and swing arm (70mm x 90mm), and strong railings around the platforms. Every model combines a minimum of a heavy-duty green wavy slide, substantial climbing frame and play platform, and swings (as appropriate) with wooden seats. Wooden roofs, commando net, clatterbridges, wooden tunnels and Assault Courses are fitted as described for the various models. Included are all necessary fittings (galvanized or stainless steel), fasteners, ropes, a detailed set of assembly instructions and even a drill-bit for preparing screw holes. The galvanised swing hangers have low-noise nylon bearings, and bolt through the swing arm beam. Stability is provided by both the design and utilizing Spiralok ground anchors with easy-drive fitting.

INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY:

Before purchasing or installing your PlayCentre measure your garden. An unobstructed safety area of about 1.5m should be left for safety and access, with a clear zone of about 2.5m in front and behind the swings.

All sections come flat-packed in manageable components, but due to the awkward shape or size of some components please be willing to assist the carrier in carrying such parts onto your property. It is important that BEFORE SIGNING for your delivery please check that you receive ALL the components necessary to make up your PlayCentre, that none of the packages are damaged or open. Packages are labeled 1/9, 2/9 etc for easy checking. IF YOU ARE UNSURE please sign “damaged” or “missing” and CROSS OUT the line “Received in good condition” if there is any discrepancy. PlayCentres are large units, and though it is not impossible for one person to assemble on their own, we recommend two or more people. You may also find it easier to make up the tower components horizontally before raising them upright. You will need some tools, in particular 13mm & 17mm box or socket spanners, a cordless drill with Phillips driver, level and tape measure. Build times are set out in the back table, but are guidelines only and assume a reasonably level garden clear of rubble and trees. NOTE: Wood is a natural product, and as such is subject to the influence of the moisture content of the air and ground. Sometimes cracks or splits may appear, but this will not result in weakening of structural stability. Such cracks and splits are more common in round section timber, just another of the reasons we prefer machined rectangular-section timber.

CONFIGURATION & WARRANTY:

Most of the Playcentres allow you to arrange the components in more than one configuration. Plans are provided with the dimensions of the various components to allow you to draw up alternative designs. Some changes are easy to achieve, others may require a small amount of input from yourself. Please consult if you wish to make major changes.

Garden Games Ltd have the confidence and experience with their products to offer a no-quibble 10 year guarantee against rot and insect infestation on all timber sections. All ropes, accessories, slides and faulty workmanship are guaranteed for 1 year, subject to correct installation and normal use. Our products are CE marked by Active Outdoor Toys Ltd, PO Box 63, Petersfield GU32 3YJ. Tel: 01730 265 660. They meet and exceed all British and European Safety of Toys standard BS 5665/EN71.

Garden Games Ltd strongly recommend that all fixings (nuts & bolts) are checked at least annually (preferably at the beginning of Spring) for tightness, and all ropes and other fasteners checked for decay and general condition. If in any doubt replace items at once. Ropes are generally subject to wear and tear and should be replaced when after inspection you believe they have reached the end of their useful life. Please keep these instructions for future reference.