Seems to be a great final product so far. Kids love it! However, three items very important to note that were missed in the assembly instructions:
1) when the 8 curved upright support poles are to be attached to the u/bars underneath the trampoline, MAKE SURE to add the 16 CRESENT/CURVED WASHERS (labeled incorrectly in the pack I think). These help minimize loosening from the wobble that occurs during use. You can see where I added mine as indicated in the photo.
2) Others have noted the missing step of how to attached the safety net at the bottom. The rope is included, start 6/8 inches from the zipper entry (to allow for easy entry) and knot it to the triangle the springs attached to. Then, weave it to the hole above and skip 5 holes, weave it again and down through the triangle hole again (no need to knot). Make sure to pull the rope taught each time you threat it through the net hole/triangle hole. I ended up with exactly the correct amount of rope (as provided). You should end up about 6/8 inches from the opposite side of the zipper where you started. See photo for weave example.
3) The ladder steps MUST be put on with the A/B letters FACING OUT out for the screw holes to align correctly. The steps are pitched at a slight angle for ease of use. See photo.
Other than this it took me and my 9yo and 3 yo about 3 hours to assemble. NOT INCLUDING THE TIME IT TOOK TO FIGURE OUT 1/3 above.
Great product, assembly instruction flaws
Seems to be a great final product so far. Kids love it! However, three items very important to note that were missed in the assembly instructions: 1) when the 8 curved upright support poles are to be attached to the u/bars underneath the trampoline, MAKE SURE to add the 16 CRESENT/CURVED WASHERS (labeled incorrectly in the pack I think). These help minimize loosening from the wobble that occurs during use. You can see where I added mine as indicated in the photo. 2) Others have noted the missing step of how to attached the safety net at the bottom. The rope is included, start 6/8 inches from the zipper entry (to allow for easy entry) and knot it to the triangle the springs attached to. Then, weave it to the hole above and skip 5 holes, weave it again and down through the triangle hole again (no need to knot). Make sure to pull the rope taught each time you threat it through the net hole/triangle hole. I ended up with exactly the correct amount of rope (as provided). You should end up about 6/8 inches from the opposite side of the zipper where you started. See photo for weave example. 3) The ladder steps MUST be put on with the A/B letters FACING OUT out for the screw holes to align correctly. The steps are pitched at a slight angle for ease of use. See photo. Other than this it took me and my 9yo and 3 yo about 3 hours to assemble. NOT INCLUDING THE TIME IT TOOK TO FIGURE OUT 1/3 above.