M&M Disc Swing User manual
To reduce the likelihood of injury please follow the guidelines as outlined in this manual.
Your M&M Tire Swing has been tested to ensure safety and complies with: ASTM F1148
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specications for Home Playground Equipment,
F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specications for Playground Equipment
for Public Use, and CPSIA Specications for lead paint.
For assistance please contact:
M&M Sales Enterprises, Inc.
7425 Chavenelle Rd. Suite 100
Dubuque, IA 52002
877-242-0154
www.mandmsalesinc.com
M&M
Disc Swing
Manual
Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
INSTALLATION
1. Attached Rope To Disk - Thread rope through center hole in disk and tie a double knot
as shown below.
2. Do not install Disc Swing over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard
surface. See page 6 for more information on proper protective surfacing material.
3. Conrm that the supporting structure is secure, it will support at least 200 pounds, is
over level ground, and is no less than 6 ft on all sides from vertical elements.
4. Tree Limb Assembly -Test tree limb to ensure that it will hold the weight limit of 200
lbs. safely. Obtain additional rope to attach the Disc Swing to the horizontal support. The
rope used should not be less than the quality, durability, and strength of UV stabilized,
3/8” twisted or braided polyester rope. Form a small noose at one end of your rope and
throw it over the tree limb. Run the other end of rope through the noose you created and
tighten rmly. Run the end of rope through the loop on the Disc Swing.Tie a minimum of
TWO tight knots rmly. Attach swing with a carabiner rated for maximum weight. Bottom
of swing should be no less than 15 in. from ground.
5. Swing set or other horizontal beam Assembly - Attach the Disc Swing to a swing
set by removing one set of chains from an existing swing. For easiest attachment, use a
carabiner rated for a maximum weight of 200lbs. Clip the carabiner to the swing set loop
and then to the upper loop of the Disc Swing.The bottom of swing should be no less than
15 in. from ground. (See g.3)
Double overhand knot
Pull tight
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X3. SECTION 4 OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S
OUTDOOR HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK
X3.1 Select Protective Surfacing – One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood
of serious head injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play
equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment
height in accordance with ASTM Specication F 1292.There are dierent types of surfacing to choose from;
whichever product you select, follow these guidelines:
X3.1.1 Loose Fill Materials:
X3.1.1.1 Maintain a minimum depth of 9 inches of loose-ll materials such as wood mulch/ chips,
engineered wood ber (EWF), or shredded/ recycled rubber mulch for equipment up to 8 feet high; and 9
inches of sand or pea gravel for equipment up to 5 feet high. NOTE: An initial ll level of 12 inches will com-
press to about a 9-inch depth of surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle,
and should be periodically relled to maintain at least a 9-inch depth.
X3.1.2 Use a minimum of 6 inches of protective surfacing for play equipment less than 4 feet in height. If
maintained properly, this should be adequate. (At depths less than 6 inches, the protective material is too
easily displaced or compacted.) NOTE: Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt,
or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user.
Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing because wear and environmental factors can reduce
their shock absorbing eectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are generally not adequate protective surfac-
ing. Ground level equipment such as a sandbox, activity wall, playhouse or other equipment that has no
elevated play surface does not need any protective surfacing.
X3.1.3 Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/orv lining the perimeter with
landscape edging. Don’t forget to account for water drainage.
X3.1.3.1 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.
X3.1.3.2 Do not install loose ll surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.
X3.1.4 Poured-in-Place Surfaces or Pre-Manufactured Rubber Tiles You may be interested in using surfacing
other than loose ll materials like rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.
X3.1.4.1 Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not “do-it-yourself”
projects.
X3.1.4.2 Review surface specications before purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask the installer/
manufacturer for a report showing that the product has been tested to the following safety standard:
ASTM F1292 Standard Specication for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of
Playground Equipment. This report should show the specic height for which the surface is intended to
protect against serious head injury. This height should be equal to or greater than the fall height – the
vertical distance between a designated play surface (elevated surface for standing, sitting, or climbing) and
the protective surfacing below – of your play equipment.
X3.1.4.3 Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.
X3.1.5 Placement – Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to:
X3.1.5.1 Extend surfacing at least 6 feet from the equipment in all directions.
X3.1.5.2 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 bar from which the swing is suspended.
X3.1.5.3 For tire swings, extend surfacing in a circle whose radius is equal to the height of the suspending
chain or rope, plus 6 feet in all directions.
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At least 6 feet from trunk
or 1½ times the length
of the swings rope
15 inch minimum
ground clearance
Rope
Double
knot
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Figure 3
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. An adult should supervise play on this product for children of all ages.
2. Limit: 1 child per swing.
3. Only for family domestic outdoor use by children 3-8 years old.
4. Dress children appropriately, including wearing well-tting shoes that fully protect the
feet.
5. Instruct children to:
• avoid swinging empty seats or swings.
• and to not swing higher than hook attachment.
• to get o the swing only after it has completely stopped and to hold the rope until
both feet are planted rmly on the ground.
• to remove articles before playing on equipment that create hazards when they get
tangled and caught. Examples include: ponchos, scarves, and other loose-tting
clothing, bike or other sports helmets.
• not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
DO NOT walk in front or behind swing while in motion
WARNING: Never swing higher than hook attachment
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. At the beginning of each season and at least twice monthly during usage, treat ropes
with a Teon-based lubricant.
2. Before each use, check the rope, knots, support and all connections for evidence of
deterioration, excessive wear, fractures, breaks or sharp edges and replace as necessary.
3. Take tire swing indoors when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
WARNING: Failure to carry out these checks and inspections could result in a fall or injury.
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