Instructions for Proper Maintenance
Keeping your playhouse in good condition is essential to reduce injuries. Save this document and
assemblyinstructionssoyoucanorderpartsthatbreakorwearout.Inspectyourplayhouseatregular
intervals to make sure that assembly integrity has been maintained. The following maintenance
schedule is recommended:
Hardware
Inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten if required. Hardware should be firmly against, but not crushing
thewood.Over-tighteninghardwarecrusheswoodfibersandcansplitwoodencomponentsresulting
intheboltthreadextendingbeyondthewood.Thisposesaseveresafetyhazard.Ifboltthreads
protrudebeyondthewoodsurface,replacetheboltwithashorteronethatwillnotprotrude.If
splintering has occurred from over-tightening, larger washers can be purchased at your local hardware
storeandinstalledunderthebolthead.Besuretoreuseorreplaceyourlockwashers.
MajorWoodenParts
Inspectforstructuraldefectsandsplintering.Ifnecessary,lightlysandandrefinishwithanexterior
waterrepellentstain.Seasonalcheckingorcrackingofthegrainonwoodenpartsisquitenatural,
waterandheatarethemostfrequentcausesofexpansionandcontractionofwoodfibers.Ourwood
sethasbeentreatedwithstaintoresistweathering.Butitneedstobemaintainedperiodicallyby
applying new stain or paint. Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand
andrefinishwithaclearwaterrepellent,exteriorsealantorboiledlinseedoil.DoNOTpaint,varnish
orfinishrungswithanysubstancethatmayreduceyourchild’sabilitytofirmlygrasporsteponthe
rungs.
PlayArea
Inspect to assure that the playhouse has settled properly, and the location of the set is still level.
NutsandBolts
Checknutsandboltstwiceamonthandtightenasneeded.
ProtectiveCapsandPlugs
Checktomakesureprotectivecapsandplugsthatcoverboltendsandendsoftubingareinplaceand
tight. Inspect twice a month and replace as needed.
GeneralCondition
Checktheconditionoftheplayhouse,lookingforsignsofwearandtearsuchasbrokenormissing
components,bentpipesortubing,andsplinteringwoodensurfaces.Repairasnecessary.
RustedAreas
Clean,sand,andrepaintrustedareaswithanon-lead-basedpaint,asneeded.
DisassemblyandDisposal
Pleasedisassembleanddisposeofyourplayhouseinamannerthatdoesnotcreateanyavoidable
hazardsandfollowyourlocalwastedisposalordinancesandrequirements.
⚠Caution
Donotstand,sitorstoreitemsonplayhouseroof.
Funphixisnotresponsiblefordamagecausedbyweatherormisuse.
Repairorreplacebrokenpartsimmediately.
⚠Warning
Foroutdooruseonly.Tobeplayedinanopenareawithadultsupervision.Thisproductisdesignedtobeusedsafelybyup
to2children.Forfamilydomesticuseonly.Asanextraprecaution,checkthisproductregularlyforsignsofwearordamage.
Packaging materials are not toys. Please remove all packaging and packing tags/wires before allowing children to use.