LifeSpan Kids Daintree User manual

Daintree Monkey Bar
& Swing Set
USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
This product may contain sharp points and small parts prior to assembly. The owner’s manual contains
safety, assembly, use and maintenance instructions. This product must be assembled by an adult who
has read and understood these instructions. Keep the packaging away from children and dispose of all
packaging before use.
NOTE:
This manual should not be used to guide your purchasing decision. Your product, and the contents
inside its carton, may vary from what is listed in this manual. This manual may also be subject to
updates or changes. Updated manuals are available through our website at www.lifespankids.com.au.
For the installer and your children’s safety, it is important to fully read and understand the instructions
and safety hazards before commencing the assembly of the product.
WARNING: This instruction manual must be kept. Residential home
and outdoor use only. This unit is not intended for public use. Don’t
install over concrete asphalt or any other hard surface.

I. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Danger for Children
1.2 Risk of Injuries
1.3 Product Damage
1.4 Assembly Advice
II. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
III. WOOD ADVICE
IV. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
V. CLEANING
VI. WARRANTY
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I. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Children do not recognize potential dangers from this product. The product must be stored
out of reach of children and pets.
•This product may only be used with adult supervision at all times.
•The packaging material is not suitable for children due to choking and suffocation hazards.
•Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective. If it is damaged or defective, please
contact a qualified technician.
• Check the product before each use. Defective parts must be changed immediately as they
can impair the function and the safety of the product.
• No more than one person to use the product at the same time.
• Use the product only on even and non- slipping surfaces. Never use it near water and keep
sufficient space around for safety.
• Beware of moving parts such as the springs or elastics, which could catch your arms and legs.
Do not place any objects or body parts in the product’s openings.
•Do not make alterations to the product. Only use original spare parts. Qualified technicians
should only carry out repairs – improper repairs can lead to danger for the user. Use this
product only as described in this manual.
•Protect the product against splashes, humidity, high temperature and direct sunlight.
1.1 DANGER FOR CHILDREN
1.2 RISK OF INJURIES
1.3 PRODUCT DAMAGE
This product is intended for outdoor domestic use only.
WARNING: No eating while using the product.

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• The assembly of the product must be done carefully and by an able-bodied adult.
If in any doubt, ask a technically qualified person.
• Before you start with the assembly, read the instructions carefully.
• Remove all packaging materials and lay down all parts on an open space.
This gives you an overview and simplifies the assembly procedure.
• Check with the parts list that all parts are available. Dispose of the packaging material
when the assembly is completed.
• Beware that when using tools or doing technical work, there is always a risk of injuries.
Assemble the product with care.
• Create a danger free environment; for example, do not let tools lay around the workspace.
Store the packaging material in a way that cannot cause any danger.
• After installing the product according to the instruction manual, ensure all screws, bolts and
nuts are correctly installed and tightened and that all joints are secure.
• Reasonable space must be kept between the product and possible sources of danger, such
as other equipment swimming pools and fences.
• The product must be assembled correctly before use.
• Your play structure must be installed on a flat horizontal surface with a minimum of 2m
between it and any structure or obstacle such as a fence, garage house, tree branches,
clothesline, or electric cables.
• Modifications made to the original product shall be carried out according to the instructions
of the manufacturer.
• The product must always be used in a well-lit area.
• Do not place anything under the product.
• Use gloves during assembly and disassembly.
• Outdoor products should be equipped with a device that in strong wind conditions avoid
displacement due to wind (e.g. steel bars in the ground or loads like sandbag or water bags).
• In certain areas during winter, snow buildup and the low temperatures can damage the
product. It is recommended to remove snow buildup and to store the product indoor.
• We strongly recommend visual inspections every 3 months to ensure the integrity of the entire
product. Replace any parts as necessary.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.4 ASSEMBLY ADVICE
Tools you will need (Not Included)
To complete this procedure, you will need a Power Drill, a Phillips Head Bit, a Hammer, a Rubber
Mallet, a Metric Socket Wrench Set, a Level, a Square, a Tape Measure and a Ladder (not
ipictured). Optiional, you may need a Flathead Screwdriver.

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•To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you MUST read and follow these instructions before
assembly and before use.
•Continuous adult supervision is required.
•This unit is recommended for use by children 3-10 years of age.
• RESIDENTIAL HOME USE ONLY. This unit is not intended for public use. The manufacturer does
not warranty this product if it is used for commercial purposes like daycare, schools, churches,
nurseries, or parks.
• Children must not use this product prior to complete assembly and inspection by a competent
adult. The unit must be fully assembled, properly installed and anchored prior to use.
II. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SERIOUS HEAD INJURY HAZARD
COLLISION HAZARD
CHOCKING HAZARD/ SHARP EDGES & POINTS
TIP OVER HAZARD
STRANGULATION HAZARD
Installation over concrete, asphalt, dirt, grass, carpet, and other hard surfaces creates a risk of
serious injury or death from falls to the ground. Install and maintain shock absorbing material under
and around this unit as recommended in this manual.
Place this unit on level ground at least 6 Ft (2m) from any obstruction such as a garage, or house,
fences, poles, trees, sidewalks, walls, landscape timbers, rocks, pavement, planters, garden borders,
overhanging branches, laundry lines and electrical wires.
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. This product contains small parts and part with sharp edges and points.
Keep parts away from children until fully assembled.
Choose a level surface for this equipment. This can reduce the likelihood of the unit tipping over
and loose-fill material from washing away during heavy rains. DO NOT allow children to play on this
unit until assembly is complete and the unit is properly anchored.
• NEVER allow children to play with ropes, clotheslines, pet leaches, cables, chains, cord-like items or
items with a cord or strap when playing on this unit. DO NOT attach these items or similar to this unit.
• MUST wear appropriate clothing and avoid loose fitting clothes while playing on this unit. Children
should wear well-fitting clothing and closed toe shoes.
WARNING
a. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
b. Max User: when using Monkey Bar, only 1 user is allowed. Only 1 user each when using Swing seat
and Trapeze.
c. Max User Weight: 50kg each for Monkey Bar, Swing Seat and Trapeze.
d. Max fall height: 2m
e. For outdoor domestic use only

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
User safety is our top concern, Read and understand the following statements and warnings to
reduce the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
Review this information with your child and any other users.
1. ON-SITE CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. Most serious
injuries and deaths on playground equipment result when children are playing unsupervised.
This product meets all applicable safety standards. Complying with all warnings and important
information in this manual will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to children playing on this
unit. Review all warnings and play information regularly with any child using this unit. Ensure
children fully understand and follow these instructions.
2. This unit is designed for a specific number of users whose combined weight should not exceed
the capacity limitations for 50kg per child with a maximum of 4 children.
3. DO NOT walk close to, in front of, behind or between moving swings or other moving equipment.
4. DO NOT stand on swings. Only sitting is permitted.
5. DO NOT twist the chains and ropes of the swings or loop them over the support bar as this may
reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
6. DO NOT get off swings or other playground equipment while in motion.
7. DO NOT push the empty swing seat to prevent them from swinging back and causing possible
injury.
8. Children should sit with full weight in the center of the swings to prevent erratic swing motions
and falling off the swings.
9. DO NOT allow children to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
10. When wet equipment will be slippery. Wipe dry before use.
11. DO NOT jump from the deck or any part of the unit. Always use the ladders and ramps. Standing
on or jumping from elevated surfaces can be dangerous.
12. DO NO crawl or climb on the roof.
13. Verify that any suspended climbing rope, chain, or cable is secured at both ends and that it
cannot be looped back on itself and create an entanglement hazard.
14. MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN SWINGS AND GROUND: 14 in. (350mm).
15. DO NOT attach items to the unit that are not specifically designed for use with the unit such
as but not limited to: jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables, and chains, as they may cause
strangulation hazard.
16. Never add extra length to chain to rope. The chains or ropes provided are the maximum length
designed for the swing elements.
17. DO NOT wrap legs around the swing chain.
18. DO NOT slide down the swing chain.
19. On hot days, check the plastic components to ensure they are not too hot for use. Cool the
plastic with water and wipe down before use.
WARNING
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Consumer Information Sheet for Playground Surfacing Materials
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100 000 playground
equipment-related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in US
hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious
of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the
head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining
the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self-evident that a fall onto a shock-absorbing surface is
less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should
never be placed on hard surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt, and while grass may appear to be
acceptable, it may quickly turn to hard-packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch,
wood chips, tine sand or the gravel are considered to be acceptable shock absorbing surfaces
when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.
Table B.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-
threatening head injury in a fall on to four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are Installed
and maintained at depths of 150 mm, 225 mm and 300 mm.
TABLE B.1: Fall height in millimetres from which a life-threatening head injury would not be expected.
TYPE OF MATERIAL DEPTH OF SURFACING MATERIAL
150mm 225mm 300mm
Double Shredded Bark Mulch
Wood Chips
Fine Sand
Fine Gravel
1800 3000 3300
1800 2100 3600
1500 1500 2700
1800 2100 3000
However, it should be recognised that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented, no matter what
surfacing material is used.
It is recommended that a shock absorbing material extend a minimum of 1800mm in all directions
from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbing frames and slides. However, because
children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend
in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of twice the height of the pivot point measured
from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.
This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of
various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is
only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and replenished
to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for the equipment in question. The choice of
a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of the
material in a particular area, and its cost.
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UNIT POSITIONING
VERTICAL HEIGHT
• PLEASE REFER TO CRITICAL FALL HEIGHT INFORMATION
• This unit should be installed on a level surface by an ADULT with an ADULT ASSISTANT (if needed).
Place the unit on a flat area to minimize ground preparation.
• Choose a level location for this unit to reduce the likelihood of the play set tipping over and loose-
fill surfacing materials washing away during heavy rains.
• Place the unit no less than 6Ft (2m) from any structure or obstruction, such as fence, garage,
house, overhang, branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
• Provide enough room so that children may play on this unit safely. For example, for structures with
multiple play activities, a slide should not exit in front of a swing.
• Place this unit where adults are easily able to watch children play.
• Create a play area free of obstacles that could cause injuries – such as low hanging tree
branches, overhead wires, tree stumps or roots, large rocks, bricks, and concrete.
• Do not build this unit on top of surfacing material.
• Locate bare metal platforms and slides out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious
burns.
• For to-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in front of and behind the swing to a distance equal
to twice the height of the top of the bar from which the swing is suspended.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY SURFACING REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - MAINTENANCE
ONLY REPLACE DAMAGED PRODUCT ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
If checks are not carried out, the equipment could overturn or become a hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
At The Beginning Of Each Play Season
• Tighten all hardware, but do not over-tighten to prevent splintering.
•Lubricate all metallic moving parts with silicon oil.
• Check that swing hanger bolts are secure and tight. Quick clips should be completely closed, and
threaded clips screwed tight. Ropes should be secure at both ends so they cannot loop back and
create an entrapment.
• Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if they are loose,
cracked or missing.
• Check for sharp edges or protruding screw threads. Add washers if required.
• Check ground stakes for looseness, damage, or deterioration. Firmly anchor unit to the ground
during use. Re-secure or replace if necessary.
• Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust, or other
deterioration. Replace as needed.
• Check metal for rust. If found sand and repaint using a non-lead-based paint.

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*Or when the temperature falls below 00 Celsius.
• Remove plastic swing seats and other items as specified by the manufacturer and take indoors.
Plastic components may become more brittle in wintry conditions.
• Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
• Tighten all hardware, but do not over-tighten to prevent splintering.
• Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace If they are loose,
cracked or missing.
•Check for sharp edges or protruding screw threads. Add washers if required.
• Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
• Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other
deterioration. Replace as needed.
• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Check the swing beam and hardware every two weeks due to wood expansion and contraction. It
is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.
• Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in dry season causing
splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe play environment. Treat
your unit with stain regularly to help prevent severe splitting and other damage.
• A waterborne transparent stain has been applied to your unit. Once or twice a year, depending
on your climate conditions, you must apply some protection (sealant) on your unit. Prior to the
application of the sealant, lightly sand any rough spots on your unit.
Please note this is a requirement of your warranty.
• Assembling and maintaining the unit on a level surface is vert important. As your children play,
your unit will slowly dig its way into the soil. And it is very important that it settles evenly. Make sure
the unit is level once each year or at the beginning of each play season.
At the End of each Play Season
Twice a Month During Play Season
Once a Month During Play Season
Additional Maintenance
• Check all wood pieces for deterioration and splinters. Sand down splinters and replace
deteriorating wood.
• Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for the cold
season.
• Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS