Assembly Tips
Check your boxes, find the right instructions and plan your build before you start.
Check your boxes
and instructions
Please verify your contents upon delivery!
Double-check you’ve received all the correct boxes. Refer to your order confirmation email and match the items with the box lists on our assembly page.
Select the right frame manualCheck the SKU codes printed on your boxes to ensure you use the correct instructions for your specific frame model:
- Blue X-series codes (X1, X2, etc.) use Current Manuals
- A-series codes (A1, A2, etc.) use Legacy Manuals
- Green codes ending in -G (such as X1-A-G, COM1-G and COM2-G) use the Green manual for your frame. Cubby kits also need the Cubby House installation manual.
Unsure what should be included, or think you're missing a box? Please contact our support team.
Plan your build
- Average install time: 4–6 hours depending on the frame size and add-ons.
- Plan your add-on positions: Plan and visualise the positions of your extra add-ons prior to assembly. This will help you attach their clamps or swing hooks at the correct stages during assembly.
- Time-saving tip: Pre-build sections (ladders, monkey bars, legs, accessories) ahead of the main assembly day.
The details that make
assembly easier
Browse our most common installation questions before you build.
Tools and hardwareWhat to have ready, and when to tighten
- Use a drill with an 8mm Allen/hex key bit for fastest assembly.
- Swing hooks: Slide these onto the top cross bars before completing the frame assembly.
- Grub screws: Screw them in as tight as possible for the sturdiest assembly.
- Spanners and rubber mallet required and not included.
- Adjustment of clamps is required throughout the assembly. Clamps should not be fully tightened until final steps of assembly instructions to allow alignment.
Ground setupSpikes, anchors and sloping gardens
- Spikes: Use only 1 spike per foot — they stop the frame sliding.
- Spiral Ground Anchors: These are designed for soft ground. If they snap during installation, your ground is too firm and the ground spikes are all that's required.
- Stabiliser/Gymnastics Bars: Loosen the grub screw, push the bar down firmly, then retighten to set the height correctly.
- Slopes: If your yard drops more than 10cm over 2.4m, you’ll need a Height Adjustment Kit.
Accessory tipsCubby House, Ninja Net, bars and Flying Fox
- Cubby House: The top bolt for the shade cloth can cross-thread — make sure it goes in perfectly straight.
- Ninja Net / Cubby House: If you plan to lower your monkey bars with these, you’ll need an additional Cross Bar.
- Stabiliser/Gymnastics Bars: Install at a 45° angle to reduce frame movement.
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Flying Fox: Ensure the clamps face the correct direction (see image below).
Need a hand?
We’re here to help!
Our team is available Monday–Thursday, 1pm–9pm, and Friday, 1pm–8pm (NZDT). If you need assistance, please contact us via chat or email.
We hope you and the kids absolutely love your new Growplay Monkey Bars!
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