SPORTSPOWER Me and My Puppy Playhouse WP-379 Use and care manual

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ME AND MY PUPPY PLAYHOUSE
Model# WP-379
OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
CARE MAINTENANCE AND USER’S GUIDE
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
Customer Service
Do not return to the store,
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SPORTSPOWER LTD
FLAT M, 3/FLOOR, KAISER ESTATE PHASE 3,
11 HOK YUEN STREET, HUNGHOM, KOWLOON, HK
This product is intended for use by children from ages 3 to 8.
This unit is designed for the use of 4 occupants, with a maximum weight of
100 pounds (45.4kgs) for each. Combined weight is not to exceed 400
pounds (181.8kgs). Assembly requires at least TWO adults.
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE
WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED.
CAUTION

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Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations on your Wood Play Set purchase!
To assure the safety of your children while they enjoy many great moments of outdoor fun,
please assure you thoroughly read and follow this important manual. It contains specific safety
instructions that will assure a safe play experience. All instructions must be followed to assure
proper, safe use of your Wood Play Set.
Age Recommendations:
Children ages 3-8
Commercial Use:
Commercial usage is not warranted. This is a residential Wood Play Set only.
IMPORTANT:
Children must NOT play on this set until it is properly assembled and inspected by an adult.
The Wood Play Set must be properly installed and anchored BEFORE children can play on the Wood
Play Set.
You MUST read and follow all instructions in this manual before installing or attempting to use the
Wood Play Set.
Failure to follow these important requirements may result in the warranty being voided and/or safety
violations that may possibly result in an injury. Please watch your children carefully during the installation
and assembly of the Wood Play set to avoid injury.
Please also pay close attention to the periodic maintenance that is required to keep you Wood Play Set in a
safe condition for maximum enjoyment of backyard fun!
WARNING
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY!!!
Take a complete inventory of components using the parts list.
Sort and lay out the wood pieces. Label each piece of wood for easy reference. For easy identification
during the assembly process, write the board’s letter on masking tape and adhere to each piece of the
wood. Some wooden components may twist or warp in the carton after packaging. Usually, these parts
straighten out when assembled. You may also see some cracking of the grain. This is normal.
Sort all hardware according to size. Do not worry if extra hardware is included.
Find a safe play location.
o You MUST install the Wood Play Set on level ground. Uneven ground must be leveled prior to
installation. The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for any failure from incorrect
installation. Installing on sloping ground will put stress on all the joints, which will cause the
set to become loose and unstable.

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o Find a location where the equipment can be placed more than 6 feet from any structure or
obstruction (ex: electrical wires, branches, house, fence, garage) The safe play area refers to
a zone extending 6’ beyond the gym set on all sides, including the space above the gym set.
o The safe play area must be free of all structures, landscaping, tress and branches, rocks, wires
and other obstacles to safe play. Children can be seriously injured running or swinging into
these obstacles.
o Remove any rocks or any jagged or sharp object that could endanger your children’s’ safety.
o Remove all tripping hazards from the safe play area. Tripping hazards include but are not
limited to: roots, stumps, rocks, landscaping, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing, and
electrical connections.
o Do NOT install your gym set over gravel, asphalt, packed earth or any other hard surface. The
following is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
Climbing Rungs/Dowels. (If your set has climbing rungs.) Once the dowel is installed in the ladder rail, the
end of each dowel must be secured by a screw through the ladder rail into the dowel end. To avoid splitting
the wood, you must pre-drill a pilot hole for the screws using a 1/8” drill bit. The procedure required to install
the dowels is detailed and illustrated in these instructions and must be followed precisely.
Metal plates: The structural integrity of the play set is dependent on the proper installation of the metal plates.
As noted and diagrammed in these instructions, the installation of these metal plates must be followed
precisely. If your play set has end ladders or swing beam supports, make sure they are angled away from
the top ladder or swing beam. If the Wood Set has one or two climbing towers, the metal plates must be
installed so that each climbing tower is perpendicular to the top ladder.
Ground stakes: Unless you have loose or sandy soil, cementing is neither recommended nor required.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
After Assembly: Perform a follow-up inspection one week after initial installation.
Bi-Monthly: Perform a thorough inspection twice a month for the life of your wood play set. Provide
appropriate maintenance as deemed necessary
Annually: Wood refinishing is typically required at twelve-month intervals from the date of installation.
Weather conditions may require more frequent refinishing.
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
UNCOMPRESSED DEPTH
Double Shredded Bark Mulch
9”
Uniform Wood Chips
12”
Fine Gravel
12”
Fine Sand
12”

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What to Inspect:
Hardware:
Inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten if required. Hardware should be firmly against, but not crushing the
wood. Over-tightening hardware crushes wood fibers and can split wooden components resulting in the bolt
thread extending beyond the wood. This poses a severe safety hazard. If bolt threads protrude beyond the
wood surface, replace the bolt with a shorter one that will not protrude. If splintering has occurred from
over-tightening, larger washers can be purchased at your local hardware store and installed under the bolt
head. Be sure to reuse or replace your lock washers.
Major Wooden Parts:
Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand and refinish with an exterior water
repellent stain. Seasonal checking or cracking of the grain on wooden parts is quite natural water and heat
are the most frequent causes of expansion and contraction of wood fibers. Our wood set has been treated
with stain to resist weathering. But it needs to be maintained periodically by applying new stain or paint.
Dowels (Rungs)
Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand and refinish with a clear water
repellent, exterior sealant or boiled linseed oil. Do NOT paint, varnish or finish rungs with any substance that
may reduce your child’s ability to firmly grasp or step on the rungs.
Swing hangers
Inspect for correct installation. Assure the bend of the swing hanger is positioned tightly against the stop
washer and the ladder or swing beam. The axis of the swing hanger bushing must be perpendicular to the
swing motion. Spray the nylon bushings with a household lubricant such as WD-40, if you hear squeaking.
Plastic Swing Seats
Check for evidence of deterioration. Replace any swing seat that has developed cracks in the seat or has
exposed metal in the edges of the swing seat. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edge of the
seat, remove the seats and chains to prevent serious injury. Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or
do NOT use when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F.
Ropes, Cables and Chains
Check for evidence of deterioration. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive
wear is found. Contact our service center for replacement parts.
Metallic Components
Check for rusted areas on components such as monkey bars, hand supports, brackets, etc. Sand and
repaint using a non lead-based paint that meets the requirements of Title 16 CRF part 1303.
Play Area
Inspect to assure that the swing set has settled properly and the location of the set is still level.
AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH PLAY SEASON:
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE.
LUBRICATE ALL METALLIC MOVING PARTS PER MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
CHECK ALL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ON BOLTS, PIPES, EDGES, AND CORNERS. REPLACE IF THEY
ARE LOOSE, CRACKED, OR MISSING.
CHECK ALL MOVING PARTS INCLUDING SWING SEATS, ROPES, CABLES, AND CHAINS FORWEAR, RUST,
OR OTHER DETERIORATION. REPLACE AS NEEDED.

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CHECK METAL PARTS FOR RUST. IF FOUND, SAND AND REPAINT USING A NONLEAD-BASED PAINT
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF 16 CFR 1303.
CHECK ALLWOOD MEMBERS FOR DETERIORATION AND SPLINTERS. SAND DOWN SPLINTERS AND
REPLACE DETERIORATING WOOD MEMBERS.
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.
TWICE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE.
CHECK ALL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ON BOLTS, PIPES, EDGES, AND CORNERS. REPLACE IF THEY
ARE LOOSE, CRACKED, OR MISSING.
RAKE AND CHECK DEPTH OF LOOSE FILL PROTECTIVE SURFACING MATERIALS TO PREVENT
COMPACTION AND TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE DEPTH. REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
ONCE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:
LUBRICATE ALL METALLIC MOVING PARTS PER MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK ALL MOVING PARTS INCLUDING SWING SEATS, ROPES, CABLES, AND CHAINS FORWEAR, RUST,
OR OTHER DETERIORATION. REPLACE AS NEEDED.
AT THE END OF EACH PLAY SEASON OR WHEN THE TEMPERATURER DROPS BELOW 32 °F .
REMOVE PLASTIC SWING SEATS AND OTHER ITEMS AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND TAKE
INDOORS OR DO NOT USE.
RAKE AND CHECK DEPTH OF LOOSE FILL PROTECTIVE SURFACING MATERIALS TO PREVENT
COMPACTION AND TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE DEPTH. REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
In general, maintenance should be performed at any time it is deemed necessary.
USER’S GUIDE
WARNING
CAUTION
READ BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
GENERAL INSTRUCTION
Read this manual and follow all instructions before using and assembling this unit.
Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious fatal injury.
Recommending On-site adult supervision for children of all ages at all times.
This unit is designed to be used safely by up to 4 children between the age of 3 to 8, with a maximum
weight of 100 pounds (45.4 kgs) each, simultaneously, not to exceed a combined weight of 400
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WARNING
Lawn swings is designed for use by children over two years of age. Use by Children under the age of
two can result in entrapment between the seat and back areas. NEVER place children in rearward
facing position or with legs between the seat and backrest because the child’s body may pass through
the opening causing entrapment of the child’s head.
This unit must be assembled and disassembled by a capable adult person. We suggest that you get
someone to help.
Children must not use the equipment until properly assembled and anchored.
Always locate the swing set on level ground!
Do not allow swing set near any obstruction or sharp object! Place gym set on level ground, not less
than 6ft (1.8m) from any structures or obstacles such as fence, garage, shed house, overhanging
branches, laundry line, electrical wires.
If the seats of swing, glide or slide are wet, do not use this equipment.
If any bolts & nuts are missing, do not use this equipment!
A capable adult should supervise the use of this equipment at all times. Do not allow reckless playing,
such as jumping off swing, slide, or Glide ride.
Provide proper surface material cover for this equipment prior to using this equipment.
Do not allow more than one child to play on the swing, trapeze bar or slide at any one time. Children
shall take turns using the slide.
Do not allow child to stand on the swing seats or glide ride.
Instruct children not to walk too close in front of, behind, or between moving items. Instruct children to
keep a safe distance away to avoid being struck by items in play.
Instruct children not to twist swing chains or ropes or loop them over the top support bar since this may
reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
Instruct children to avoid swinging empty seats.
Teach children to sit in the center of the swing play items, with their full weight in the seats.
Instruct children not to use the equipment in any manner other than intended.
Instruct children not to get off equipment while it is in motion. Do not allow children to jump from moving
play items.
Do not allow children to climb or play on equipment when it is wet.
Do not stand on the lawn swing when using this ride. One child per seat only!
Check the openings between rollers and sliding surfaces of roller slides for foreign materials that could
be potentially hazardous to users.
It is recommended that the gym set be placed in concrete. Be certain that all anchoring devices
(including concrete) are placed below the level of the playing surface or below ground level to
prevent tripping .
Do not allow children to lean to the side when riding on other rides, structural members on collide with
other playmates.
Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any
other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user.
Do anchor all gyms.

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If the swing set is set up on grounds with sandy soil condition, it must be anchored with concrete footing
(Concrete not included). On-site adult supervision for children of all ages is recommended.
Instruct children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
Instruct children not to twist swing chains or ropes or loop them over the top support bar since this may
reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
Instruct children always to hold the swing chain when play on.
Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats,
Instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended,
Instruct children not to get off equipment while it is in motion.
Adult should dress children appropriately (examples would include the use of well-fitting shoes and the
avoidance of ponchos, scarf’s, and other loose-fitting shoes and other loose-fitting clothing that is
potentially hazardous while using equipment).
Please verify that suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable are secured at both ends, and that
suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable cannot be looped back on itself.
Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically designed for
use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and
chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
Instruct children not to go down slide head first.
Check slide bed for extreme heat before letting children use slide (When exposed to direct sunlight )
Do not allow children to climb on swing from structural members (Legs, top bar and chin bar). These
are structural components only and NOT play features.
Please save this instruction manual for future reference and review each season .
Plastic components should be replaced every three years.
Advising the buyer to instruct children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on the
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WARNING
ON-SITE ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. ENSURE
THAT SUSPENDED CLIMBING ROPES, CHAINS OR CABLES ARE KETP TIGHT ENOUGH SO THE
CHILDREN CAN NOT BE LOOPED BACK ON THEMSELVES AND ARE KEPT SECURE AT BOTH ENDS.
Disposal Instructions
* When it is time to dispose of the playground equipment, please use care when disassembling the playground
equipment. Dispose in a safe place and manner so as not to present any hazards to any individual. Wear heavy
duty working gloves!
* Be sure to completely disassemble the whole swing and slide sets, before disposal.
* Do not leave partially disassembled equipment in area where accessible by children.
* Consumer may wish to recycle the steel tubing, please take the frame to your local recycling centre.
All plastic part could be recycled, take it to your local recycling centre. Do not let children play
with any disassembled parts destined for disposal, such as chain, slide, tubings, bolts, nuts,
screws!

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IMPORTANT
CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 100,000 Playground equipments. Related injuries
resulting from falls to the ground equipment treated annually In U.S. 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 fine
sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable shock absorbing surface when installed and maintained at a
sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.
Table below lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury
in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6” (15.25CM), 9”
(22.9CM), and 12” (30.5CM).
However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is
used.
We recommend that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6ft in all directions from the perimeter of
stationary equipment such as climbers 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 2 times 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 your
equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of the
material in your area and its cost.
Note: The maximum fall height for this product is 6 feet. The minimum ground Clearance between the bottom of the suspended
plays and the playing or ground service must be 8 inches.
This information has been extracted from the CPSC publication on" Playground Safety". You can obtain more information by sending a postcard to
the: Office of public Affairs，U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission，Washington，D.C.20207

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SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
SELECTING THE CORRECT LOCATION FOR YOUR PLAY PRODUCT IS IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY AND THE PRODUCT’S LONGEVITY
SAFE PLAY AREA DIAGRAM
Dimensions:
• The Playhouse has one layout option.
Layout Ground Dimension Safe Play Area
6.625’ x 4’x 66” Tall 18.625’x 16’
*Level Ground Surface - See below
General Information:
Your set has been designed and engineered for
children only and for residential use only.
A maximum of 100 lbs. per child is recommended for
play activities designed for individual use.
A maximum of 100 lbs. per child is recommended for
play activities designed for multiple child use.
A maximum of 4 children is recommended for this
unit.
PLAYHOUSE
6’
5.5’
18’
17.5’
Safe play area using recommended ground cover
PLAYHOUSE
6.625’
4’
18.625’
16’
Safe play area using recommended ground cover