SPORTSPOWER MSC- 4132 Installation instructions

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND USER’S MANUAL
DELUXE SAUCER SWING
MODEL# MSC- 4132
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
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SPORTSPOWER LTD.
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Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations on your Sportspower play set purchase! Please read and completely understand the contents of
this owner’s manual. This manual contains specific instructions and warnings that must be followed to prevent injuries.
This play set is for residential use only. This play set is NOT intended for public or commercial use. The warranty will be
voided if the play set is used in a commercial application.
The product is designed for use by children between the ages of 3-8. Children must NOT play on this set until it is
properly assembled and inspected by an adult. Adult supervision is required at all times while children are playing on
the equipment. Do not allow children under three (3) years old to be near during the assembly of this product due to
choking hazards of small parts.
The equipment must be installed on level ground. Uneven ground must be leveled prior to installation.
Installation on sloping or uneven ground will put stress on the joints, causing the unit to become loose and unstable
which may result in serious injuries. You must ensure there are no obstructions or structures (e.g. electrical wires,
branches, house, fence, garage, etc) within six (6) feet from the equipment.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook recommends to install
and maintain the playground equipment over at least 9 inches of wood chips, mulch or shredded rubber (for
equipment up to 8 feet high) or sand or pea gravel (for equipment no more than 5 feet high) as shock absorbing
material. Dirt and grass, which are the most prevalent surfaces under home playground equipment, do not adequately
protect children from serious head injuries. Install protective surfacing at least six feet in all directions from play
equipment. For swings, the surface should extend, in back and front, twice the height of the suspending bar. Do not
install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor. Please refer to extracts
from the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK
contained in this manual for further details. Do not allow children to use the product during windy or wet weather
conditions. You should consult a local contractor about ways to anchor the product in your location.
The equipment must be checked before each use and maintained regularly. This includes, but is not limited to
inspecting the play set for cracks, excess wear, missing parts, loose connections and for overall integrity. When the
equipment shows any signs of weakness or damage, you must stop using the play set immediately, properly store the
set or restrict access by users until the condition is resolved.
Your product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship. Extended warranty is also
offered to those customers registering their products at www.sportspowerltd.net within 14 days from
the date of purchase. Please refer to our warranty policy at the back of this manual for details.
If you experience any problems with your product, do not return to the store. For customer service,
please call 1-866-370-2131 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time. If you are unable to reach us
at this number for any reason, please visit www.sportspowerltd.net.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………….............….. 4
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET…………………………………………………….........….. 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………….........….. ………….........……......... 7
ANCHORING.....……………………………….......................………………………………………………………….…..…...8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST……………...............……………………………………….........….. 10
COMPLETE PRODUCT VIEW…………...………...…………………………………………………………………….….... 11
PARTS LIST…………………………………...…………………………………………………….............……………………...... 12
HARDWARE PARTS LIST………………………...…………………………………………………………………….…........ 13
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS……………………………….…………..... 14
AREAOF INSTALLATION –SIDE LEGS….........……...………………………...……............ 14
AREAOF INSTALLATION–TWO PERSON FLYING SAUCER…………….…………......... 18
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..…………………………………………………………........ 22
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WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT
AGE LIMIT
This product is designed to be used by maximum two (2) children between the ages of 3 to 8. Maximum
user weight is 110 lb (50kg) each with a combined maximum weight of 220 lb (100kg).
Do not allow children under three (3) years old nearby during assembly due to choking hazard from small
parts.
On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
Do not allow use by children with any physical condition that may affect his/her ability to use this
equipment safely.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Carefully read all instructions in this manual before assembling and using this product.
This unit must be assembled by adults. Heavy duty working gloves must be worn to avoid injuries during
assembly.
Children must not use the equipment until it is properly assembled and anchored.
Adult supervision is required during the use of this equipment at all times.
Unpack all parts. Take a complete inventory of all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware lists
in the following pages. If any parts are missing, do not return to the store. Please call customer service
toll-free number listed on the cover page for assistance. Store the product back in the original box and do
not begin to install until all parts are obtained.
LOCATION OF PLAY SET
The equipment must be placed more than six (6) feet (1.8 meters) from any structures or obstructions,
including but not limited to buildings, fence, garage, trees, laundry lines, electrical wires. Children can be
seriously injured running or swinging into obstacles.
The play set must be installed on level ground. Uneven ground must be leveled prior to installation.
Installation on sloping or uneven ground will put stress on the joints, causing the unit to become loose
and unstable which may result in serious injuries.
Remove any tripping hazards from the safe play area, such as roots, tree stumps, rocks, landscaping,
sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical connections.
Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor. A
fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the user. The following is a list of
recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
SUGGESTED MATERIAL UNCOMPRESSED DEPTH
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9”
Uniform Wood Chips 12”
Fine Gravel 12”
Fine Sand 12”
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INSPECTION PRIOR TO EACH USE OR DAILY INSPECTION
DO NOT use the equipment if any bolts or nuts are missing or loose. ALWAYS check to ensure the
equipment and all parts are well secured and stable before each use.
ALWAYS clear the play area of any rocks, sharp objects, or any materials that could be potentially
hazardous to users.
DO NOT attach items to the equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment,
including, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chains as they may cause
choke hazards.
The steel and plastic parts used in your product are subject to normal wear. Gradual deterioration of the
material will occur, the speed of which will depend on the level of exposure to UV rays, airborne pollution,
outdoor weather conditions such as rain and wind and the amount of use. You must inspect the
equipment prior to every use. This includes, but is not limited to inspecting the set for cracks, excess
wear, missing parts, loose connections, and for overall integrity. When the set shows any signs of
weakness, you must stop using the play set immediately, properly store the set or restrict access by users
until the condition is resolved.
Verify that the suspended climbing ropes, chain or cable are secured at both ends and tightened, so
that there is no loose ropes, chain or cable hanging that can result in choking hazard.
When conducting inspections, it is recommended that you use the Suggested General
Maintenance Checklist and Routine Inspection and Maintenance Issues checklists provided by
the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, a copy of which is contained in this user manual.
CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Inspect all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness and tighten as required. It
is particularly important that this procedure is followed at the beginning of each season.
Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
Sand rusted areas on metal tubing and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the requirements of
Title 16 CFR Part 1303.
Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for deterioration.
Replacements should be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain that they
are in place and replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new
season.
Do not use when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C); remove and store the plastic
swing seats and slides indoors.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are about 200,000 playground related injuries
involving children each year. 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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Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
Warning the owner to instruct children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving
items.
Warning the owner to 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.
Warning the owner to instruct children to avoid swinging empty seats.
Warning the owner to instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
Warning the owner to instruct children not to get off equipment while it is in motion.
Warning the owner not to allow children to wear inappropriate items, such as but not limited to, loose
fitting clothing, hood and neck drawstrings, scarves, cord-connected items, capes and ponchos.
These items can cause death by strangulation.
Warning the owner to instruct children not to climb when the equipment is wet.
Warning the owner to instruct children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on
the playground equipment.
Warning the owner to dress children with well fitting and full foot enclosing footwear. Examples of
inappropriate footwear are clogs, flip flops, and sandals.
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(NOTE: ANCHORS ARE NOT INCLUDED-MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY)
There are different ways of anchoring the equipment, depending on the type of ground on which
the equipment is to be installed. Make sure that all anchors are below ground level to prevent
tripping.
You should consult your local contractor to decide the most appropriate way to anchor the
equipment in your location.
The following anchoring options may be considered:
Corkscrew Anchoring (Corkscrew Anchors not included)
If your soil is hard (clay, etc.), the corkscrew method may be suitable.
Be sure that the swing set is located on level ground.
Twist the corkscrew anchor into the ground until only the end with the hook is above the
ground and next to the leg. Insert the hook into the bottom opening of the leg.
Ensure that the hook is secured onto the leg opening.
Concrete Anchoring (Materials not included)
If the swing set is set up on grounds with sandy soil (soft) condition, it must be anchored with
concrete footing (concrete not included)
Be sure that the swing set is assembled and placed on level ground
Dig holes around swing leg tube, as shown in drawing in the next page. As you dig deeper, enlarge
the diameter of the hole to fix the cement
Place 2 inches of brick or gravel underneath the leg, as shown in drawing in the next page
Use about 45 lb. of concrete per leg
Cover the concrete with dirt and protective surface material
Allow 6-7 days for the concrete to dry properly
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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 surface must be 8
inches.
WARNING
Please properly anchor the swing set to minimize the risk of injury or death. If the swing
set is used without proper anchoring, it may be dangerous and may tilt over.
ANCHORING
FRAME
LEG
CONCRETE
BRICK OR GRAVEL
2”
12-5/8”
5”

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ATTHEBEGINNINGOFEACHPLAYSEASON:
Tightenallhardware.
Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.
Check allprotective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if they are loose,
cracked,ormissing.
Checkallmovingpartsincludingswingseats,ropes,cablesand chainsforwear,rustorother
deterioration. Replaceasneeded.
Checkmetalpartsforrust.Iffound,sand andrepaintusinga non-leadpaintmeetingthe
requirementsof 16 CFR1303.
Reinstallanyplasticparts,suchasswing seatsoranyotheritemsthatwereremovedfor the
coldseason.
Rakeandcheckdepth ofloosefillprotectivesurfacingmaterialstopreventcompactionandto
maintain appropriatedepth.Replaceasneeded.
TWICEAMONTHDURINGPLAYSEASON:
Tightenallhardware.
Checkallprotectivecoveringson bolts,pipes,edgesand corners. Replaceif theyareloose,
cracked ormissing.
Rakeandcheckdepth ofloosefillprotectivesurfacingmaterialstopreventcompactionandto
maintain appropriatedepth.Replaceasneeded.
ONCEAMONTHDURINGPLAYSEASON:
Lubricateallmetallicmovingpartsper manufacturer’s instructions.
Checkallmovingpartsincludingswingseats,ropes,cablesand chainsforwear, rustorother
deterioration. Replaceasneeded.
Rakeandcheckdepth ofloosefillprotectivesurfacing materialstopreventcompactionandto
maintain appropriatedepth.Replaceasneeded.
ATTHEENDOFEACHPLAYSEASON:
Attheendof eachplayseasonorwhenthetemperature dropsbelow32degreesF (0degrees
C).
Removeplasticswingseatsandotheritemsas specified bythemanufacturer and take indoors
ordo notuse.
Rakeandcheckdepth ofloosefillprotectivesurfacingmaterialstopreventcompactionandto
maintain appropriatedepth.Replaceasneeded.
As a general rule, maintenance should be performed at any time it is deemed necessary.
DISPOSALINSTRUCTIONS
Pleaseusecarewhendisassemblingthe equipment,when it isnolonger inoperational
condition.Wearheavydutyworkingglovestoavoid injuries.
Fullydisassemble the entire swingandslide setsbeforedisposal.Do not leavepartially
disassembledpartsinareasaccessiblebychildren.
Shouldyouwishto recycle thesteeltubing,pleasetaketheframetoyour local recyclingcenter.
All plasticpartscanberecycled,takeittoyourlocalrecyclingcenter.Donotlet childrenplaywith
anydisassembledpartsmeantfordisposal,suchaschains, slide,tubing,bolts,nuts, screws,
etc.
Ownersshallberesponsibleformaintainingthelegibilityofthewarninglabels.
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PARTS LIST

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NOTE: EXTRA HARDWARE MAY BE INCLUDED
Measuring Hardware
It is very important that you get the right hardware in the correct place when assembling the unit. You can use
the ruler to measure your hardware or you can compare the hardware to the hardware identification page.
NOTES:
1) Do not include bolt head when measuring length of bolt.
2) Include full length of deck screw when measuring
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STEP 1
Connect Left and Right Top Bars (#A and # B) together. Secure with B1, B5, B4 and B3 as shown in
the enlarged diagram.
NOTE: For easier assembly, do not tighten the bolts all the way initially to allow room for adjustment. You
must go back and fully tighten all bolts after the entire swing set is assembled.
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STEP 2
Insert Top Legs (# D) into the sockets on the assembled top bar. Align the holes and secure with B1,
B5, B4 and B3.
Repeat the same process for all four legs shown below.
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STEP 3
Connect Lower Legs (# E) to Top Legs (# D). Secure using B1, B5, B4 and B3.
Repeat the same process for all four legs shown below.
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STEP 4
Attach Cross Rails (# F) to the outer sides of Lower Legs (# E). Secure using B1, B6, B4 and B3 as
shown below .
REMINDER: Once you have completed assembling the swing frame, make sure to go over the previous
steps and fully tighten all the nuts and bolts and close the plastic caps.
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STEP 5
Slide Flying Saucer Tubes (# R4) into the pockets of Flying Saucer (# R7) as shown below. Connect
the four tubes together and align the holes with the round holes facing downward.
Diagram 5-1
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Connect Short Eye Bolt with Chain (# R1) to the flying saucer. Secure with F4 and F3 as shown in
Diagram 5-2.
Diagram 5-2
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STEP 6
Attach Brackets (# R3) to the top bars A and B using F1, F2 and F3 as shown in Diagram 6-1.
Diagram 6-1
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