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If the swing set is used without proper anchoring, it may be dangerous and may
tilt over.
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 for wear, rust or
other deterioration. Replace as needed.
• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead paint meeting the
requirements of 16 CFR 1303.
• 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 needed.
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 needed.
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 for wear, rust or
other deterioration. Replace as needed.
• Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth. Replace as needed.
AT THE END OF EACH PLAY SEASON:
• At the end of each play season or when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F (0
degrees C).
• 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 needed.
As a general rule, maintenance should be performed at any time it is deemed necessary.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Please use care when disassembling the equipment, when it is no longer in operational
condition. Wear heavy duty working gloves to avoid injuries.
• Fully disassemble the entire swing and slide sets before disposal. Do not leave partially