Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of any
warning labels. Following the safety guidance and warnings below will
reduce the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
Clearance distance around the swing should be equal distance to the
the height (see diagram, p.1).
cWARNING: A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to
the equipment user.
cWARNING: Do not use the equipment until properly installed.
cWARNING: This swing is not to be used in any other manner other
than its intended use.
cWARNING: Adult supervision is required.
cWARNING: Adults should verify that the hanging ropes are secured
and cannot be looped back on the swing.
We recommend no more than 1 kid on the swing at one time, with no
more than 200 lbs. of combined weight on the item at the same time.
Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided
are the maximum length designed for the swinging element(s).
cWARNING: It is important for adults to instruct children to:
• Dress appropriately while using the swing (avoid ponchos, scarves,
and other loose-tting clothing that is potentially hazardous).
• Instruct children when swinging alone to put their full weight in
the center of the swing.
• Avoid swinging empty seats.
• Warning! Please be sure children wear well-tting footwear that
fully encloses the foot when using this swing. Clogs, ip-ops, and
sandals are considered inappropriate footwear.
cWARNING: It is important for adults to instruct children NOT to:
• Walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
• Twist ropes or loop them over the top support bar since such action
may reduce the strength of the rope.
• Get off of the swing while it is in motion.
• Climb on the swing when it is wet.
• Attach additional items to the swing that might cause a
strangulation hazard.
• Wear a bicycle or sport helmet while on the swing.
Maintaining the Swing
At the beginning of each play season, adults should:
• Tighten all hardware.
• Check all protective coverings on pipes, edges, and corners.
Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.
• Check all moving parts including swing seat and ropes for wear,
rust, or other deterioration. If damage is found, discontinue use.
• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-
lead-based paint meeting the requirements of 16 CFR 1303.
• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.
If the swing is hung from swing set frame, then lubricate all
metallic moving parts that are attached by a metal connection.
• Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items
that were removed for the cold season.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and check
depth of loose-ll protective surfacing materials (such as mulch or
sand) to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth
(minimum amount is 9"). Replace as needed.
Loose-Fill Materials should be placed under the item and 6'
out in all directions.
• Maintain a minimum depth of 9" of loose-ll materials such as
wood mulch/chips, engineered wood ber (EWF), or shredded/
recycled rubber mulch for equipment up to 8'H; and 9" of sand
or pea gravel for equipment up to 5'H. NOTE: An initial ll level of
12" will compress to about a 9" depth of surfacing over time. The
surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle, and should be
periodically relled to maintain at least a 9" depth. Use a minimum
of 6" of protective surfacing for play equipment less than 4'H. If
maintained properly, this should be adequate. (At depths less than
6", the protective material is too easily displaced or compacted.)
• Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/
or lining the perimeter with landscape edging. Don’t forget to
account for water drainage.
• Check and maintain the depth of the loose-ll surfacing material. To
maintain the right amount of loose-ll materials, mark the correct
level on play equipment support posts. That way you can easily see
when to replenish and/or redistribute the surfacing.
• Do not install loose ll surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete
or asphalt.
Twice a month during play season, adults should:
• Tighten all hardware.
• Check all protective coverings on pipes, edges, and corners.
Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and check
depth of loose-ll protective surfacing materials (such as mulch or
sand) to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth
(minimum amount is 9"). Replace as needed.
Once a month during play season, adults should:
• Check all moving parts including ropes for wear or other
deterioration. If damage is found, discontinue use.
• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s
instructions.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and check
depth of loose-ll protective surfacing materials (such as mulch or
sand) to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth
(minimum amount is 9"). Replace as needed.
At the end of each play season or when the temperature falls
below 40°F, adults should:
• Remove the swing from its outdoor location.
• Spot clean.
• Disassemble and store the swing in a dry environment.
• To reassemble, reinstall all plastic components, and any
additional parts that may need to be replaced.
Disposing of the Swing
To dispose of the swing, first disassemble it. Dispose of it in such a way
that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time that the swing is
discarded.
This conforms to ASTM F1148, Consumer Safety Performance
Specification for Home Playground Equipment.
Please retain these instructions for future use.
Safety Guidelines
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