This document outlines the installation and specifications for the "SINGLE SWING (FLAT SEAT)" by Creative Play, identified by reference S110. This is a playground equipment designed for children, featuring a single swing with a flat seat.

Function Description

The Single Swing (Flat Seat) provides a recreational activity for children, allowing them to swing back and forth. It is designed for outdoor use in playgrounds or similar recreational areas. The structure supports a single user at a time, offering a classic swinging experience.

Important Technical Specifications

Parts Required: The assembly requires several components, categorized as follows:

Structural Components:
- 1 x Support Beam (X1): This forms the horizontal top bar of the swing frame, from which the swing chains are suspended.
- 4 x Uprights (S1): These are the angled timber posts that form the A-frame structure supporting the support beam.
Swing Seat and Chains:
- 1 x Flat Seat (X1) including chain: This is the actual swing seat, designed to be flat, and comes pre-attached with its suspension chains.
Hardware and Fasteners:
- 8 x Small Caps (blue) (x8): These are likely decorative or protective caps for fasteners.
- 4 x Nut Caps M8 (x4): These are caps for M8 nuts, providing a smooth finish and protecting against corrosion or injury.
- 20 x FM80 'Brass screws' (x20): These are brass screws, likely used for attaching covers or other components.
Covers:
- 2 x Covers (X2): These are likely protective or decorative covers, possibly for the joints or timber ends.

Tools Required: The installation process necessitates a standard set of tools:

Two open-end wrenches (different sizes, suggesting various bolt/nut sizes).
One socket wrench.
One cordless drill/driver.

Foundation Details: Proper foundation is crucial for stability and safety. The swing requires four concrete foundations for its uprights.

Overall Foundation Footprint: The four foundation points form a rectangle with dimensions of 1680 mm (width) x 1850 mm (depth).
Individual Foundation Dimensions: Each foundation block is approximately 500 mm x 750 mm at the top.
Foundation Depth: The timber support posts extend into the ground. The finished ground level is 150 mm above the top of the concrete foundation. The concrete foundation itself is 550 mm deep, meaning the bottom of the concrete is 700 mm below the finished ground level. The timber support post is embedded within the concrete.
Material: The foundation consists of soil, timber support posts, and concrete.

Surfacing Details: The area around the swing must have appropriate safety surfacing to cushion falls.

Surfacing Area: The required surfacing area is a rectangle measuring 1800 mm (width) x 8000 mm (length).
Surfacing Types: The document indicates two types of surfacing:
- Synthetic: This refers to engineered safety surfacing materials like rubber tiles or poured-in-place rubber.
- Loose Fill: This refers to materials like wood chips, shredded rubber, or sand. The choice of surfacing material will depend on local regulations and desired fall height protection.

Additional Dimensions:

Overall Height: The swing structure stands 2400 mm tall from the finished ground level to the top of the support beam.
Overall Width (Top): The width of the support beam is 1828 mm.
Overall Width (Base): The base of the A-frame structure, measured at ground level, is also 1828 mm.
Swing Seat Height: The recommended height for the flat seat is between 350 mm (minimum) and 635 mm (maximum) from the ground. The recommended height is 500 mm. This adjustment is typically made by altering the chain length.

Usage Features

The Single Swing (Flat Seat) is designed for individual use, providing a traditional swinging experience. The flat seat design is common and generally suitable for a wide range of children. The robust construction, with timber uprights and a sturdy support beam, ensures stability during use. The inclusion of nut caps and small caps suggests attention to user safety by covering sharp edges or exposed fasteners. The specified safety surfacing area is critical for mitigating injury risk from falls.

Maintenance Features

While the document does not explicitly detail maintenance procedures, several aspects can be inferred:

Material Choice: The use of timber for uprights and brass screws suggests a degree of weather resistance, though timber will require periodic inspection for rot, splinters, or damage, and potentially treatment or sealing.
Fastener Inspection: The use of various screws and caps implies that fasteners should be regularly checked for tightness and integrity to prevent loosening over time due to use and environmental factors.
Cover Integrity: The covers (X2) and caps (small caps, nut caps) likely serve to protect underlying components from weather and wear, and should be inspected for damage or dislodgement.
Chain and Seat Inspection: The swing chain and flat seat should be regularly checked for wear, corrosion, cracks, or damage that could compromise safety.
Foundation and Surfacing Maintenance: The foundation should be inspected for signs of shifting or damage, and the safety surfacing maintained to ensure it meets the required depth and integrity for fall protection. Loose-fill surfacing will require regular raking and replenishment to maintain adequate depth.

The installation instructions are structured logically, starting with attaching the timber uprights (S1) to the support beam using brass screws and small caps, then attaching the Playtec covers to the timber uprights using more brass screws. Finally, the entire assembly is installed into the prepared foundations, and the flat seat with its chains is attached, with attention to the recommended seat height. This systematic approach facilitates correct assembly and ensures the structural integrity of the swing.

Creative Play S110 - Foundation Details

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