M&M Tractor Tire Swing User manual

Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
Tractor Tire Swing
Manual
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 Specication F 1292. There are dierent 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 relled
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 eectiveness. 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 specications 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 Specication for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use
Zone of Playground Equipment. This report should show the specic 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.
To reduce the likelihood of injury please follow the guidelines as outlined in this manual.
Your M&M Web Riderz Swing has been tested to ensure safety and complies with: ASTM F1148 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specications
for Home Playground Equipment, F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specications for Playground Equipment for Public Use, and CPSIA
Specications for lead paint.
For assistance please contact:
M&M Sales Enterprises, Inc.
7425 Chavenelle Rd. Suite 200 · Dubuque, IA 52002
877-242-0154 ·[email protected]om
www.mandmsalesinc.com
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION
1. Do not install tire swing over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard surface. See pages 6 for more
information on proper protective surfacing material.
2. Conrm that the supporting structure is secure, it will support at least 200 pounds, is over level ground, and is
no less than 6 ft. from vertical elements on all sides.
3. Tree Limb Assembly
• Test tree limb to ensure that it will hold the weight limit of 200 lbs. safely.
• 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 tire swing.
• Tie a minimum of TWO tight knots rmly. Bottom of swing should be no less than 8 inches from ground.
See gure 2.
4. Swing Set or other Horizontal Beam Assembly
Attach the tire swing to a swing set by removing one set of chains from an existing swing and attach the upper
loop (above the PVC separator bar) to the chain support hook on the underside of the swing set crossbar. Then
close the hook. See gure 1.
Allow 6 ft. of clearance on each side of the swing from stationary objects or other swinging elements of any kind.
Bottom of swing should be no less than 8 inches from ground. See gure 2.
At least 6 feet from trunk
or 1½ times the length
of the swings rope
8 inch minumum
ground clearance
Rope
Double
knot
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Figure 2
Figure 1
Open hook
and hang swing
Close hook
PVC spreader bar
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. At the beginning of each season
and at least twice monthly during
usage, treat ropes with a Tef-
lon-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.
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.
• get o the swing only after it has completely stopped and to hold the rope until both feet are planted rmly
on the ground.
• remove articles before playing on equipment that create hazards. Examples include: ponchos, scarves, and
other loose-tting clothing, bike or other sports helmets.
• not 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