Petit SEAL 2006 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is an assembly and installation manual for the Petit Seal Monkey Bar, Model: 2006. It is intended for residential home use only, specifically for children aged 3 to 10. The manual emphasizes safety, proper assembly, and maintenance to ensure a long lifespan for the product.

Function Description

The Petit Seal Monkey Bar is a playset component designed to provide children aged 3 to 10 with an engaging and active play experience. It allows children to swing, climb, and develop upper body strength and coordination. The monkey bars are designed to be integrated into larger Petit Seal playsets, such as the Swing Set Deluxe or Play Deck XXL, as indicated by the attachment instructions.

Important Technical Specifications

Model: 2006
Intended Age Range: 3 to 10 years
Occupancy Limit: 1 child
Weight Limit per User: 110 lbs. / 49.9 kg.
Total Weight Limit: 110 lbs. / 49.9 kg.
Fall Height: 74.75" [189.9 cm]
Dimensions (Monkey Bar Unit):
- Height: 74.75" [189.86 cm]
- Width (top): 24.75" [62.87 cm]
- Width (bottom): 32.28" [82.00 cm]
- Length (top rail): 60.00" [152.40 cm]
- Length (bottom rail): 42.46" [107.86 cm]
Safety Use Zone: A minimum of 6 feet [1.83 m] from all sides of the play structure. Specific diagrams are provided for various playset configurations, showing the required use zone dimensions (e.g., 29'-10" x 26'-6" for Swing Set Deluxe with Monkey Bars).
Wood Components (Examples):
- 230 X1: 1.38 x 3.38 x 77.00 inches (34.9 x 85.7 x 1955.8 mm)
- 231 X1: 1.38 x 3.38 x 77.00 inches (34.9 x 85.7 x 1955.8 mm)
- 232 X2: 1.38 x 3.38 x 60.00 inches (34.9 x 85.7 x 1524.0 mm)
- 233 X1: 1.00 x 3.38 x 22.75 inches (25.4 x 85.7 x 577.9 mm)
- 234 X7: 0.63 x 3.38 x 24.75 inches (15.9 x 85.7 x 628.7 mm)
- 111 X4: 0.63 x 3.38 x 31.50 inches (15.9 x 85.7 x 800.1 mm)
Hardware Components (Examples):
- Hex Bolts (various sizes: 5/16" x 2.50", 5/16" x 1.50", 5/16" x 1.25")
- Lock Washers (5/16")
- Flat Washers (5/16")
- Wood Screws (#8 x 2.50", #8 x 2.00", #8 x 1.38", #8 x .75" Truss Screw, #12 x 2.00 Pan Head Screw)
- T-Nuts (5/16")
- Ground Anchors (309 X2)
- Beam Plates (300 X2)
- L-Brackets (311 X2)
- Rungs (312 X5)
Tools Required for Assembly: Tape Measure, Carpenter's Level, Carpenter's Square, Claw Hammer, Standard or Cordless Drill, Rubber Mallet, #2 Robertson Drive Bit (Included), Ratchet with extension (7/16" (11mm) & 1/2" (13mm) sockets), Open End Wrench (7/16" (11mm) & 1/2" (13mm)), Adjustable Wrench, Drill Bits (up to 3/8" (10mm) sizes), 8' (2.4m) Step Ladder, Safety Glasses, Adult Helpers, Pencil.

Usage Features

Residential Home Use Only: The product is specifically designed for private, residential use and is not intended for public areas such as schools, churches, nurseries, day cares, or parks.
Adult Supervision Required: Continuous adult supervision is mandatory during play to prevent serious injuries.
Level Ground Installation: The playset must be placed on level ground to reduce tipping hazards and prevent surfacing materials from washing away.
Obstruction-Free Safety Zone: A minimum 6-foot (1.8m) clearance from any obstructions (e.g., garages, fences, trees, walls, electrical wires) is required around the playset.
Shock-Absorbing Surfacing: Installation over concrete, asphalt, dirt, grass, or carpet is prohibited. Shock-absorbing material (e.g., wood mulch/chips, engineered wood fiber, sand, pea gravel, rubber tiles) must be installed under and around the playset to a depth suitable for the equipment height, as per ASTM Specification F 1292 and CPSC guidelines.
Anchoring: The playset must be anchored to the ground using a minimum of four anchors (one for each corner), installed at an angle for best stability and at or below the surfacing level to prevent tripping.
Clothing and Helmet Restrictions: Children should not wear loose-fitting clothing, ponchos, hoods, scarves, capes, necklaces, items with draw-strings, cords, or ties, or bike/sport helmets while using the playset, as these increase the risk of entanglement and strangulation.
Footwear: Children should wear well-fitting, full-foot enclosing footwear. Open-toe or heel footwear (sandals, flip-flops, clogs) is not permitted.
Safe Play Practices: Children should be taught to sit with their full weight in the center of the swing seat, not to get off rides while in motion, not to twist swing chains/ropes, and not to climb on wet equipment. Rough play and unintended use are prohibited.
Integration with Playsets: The monkey bars are designed to attach to specific Petit Seal playsets (Swing Set Deluxe, Play Deck XXL). Instructions detail how to integrate the monkey bars, including the need to install balusters under the monkey bar opening for safety and, in some cases, to remove existing ladders or slides from underneath.

Maintenance Features

Regular Inspections:
- Beginning of Play Season: Check metal parts for rust (sand and repaint if found), inspect and tighten all hardware (do not overtighten on wood), check for sharp edges/protruding screw threads (add washers if needed), lubricate metallic moving parts, check ground stakes for looseness/damage, check protective coverings on bolts/pipes/edges/corners, reinstall swings/ropes/rides if removed, check all moving parts for wear/rust/deterioration, check rope tightness, and check wood members for deterioration/splintering.
- Twice a Month During Play Season: Inspect hardware for tightness, check for sharp edges/protruding screw threads, check shock-absorbing surfacing depth and for foreign objects, and check protective coverings.
- Once a Month During Play Season: Lubricate metallic moving parts, and check swing seats/ropes/chains/attachments for fraying/wear/corrosion.
- End of Play Season: Remove swings and store indoors if temperatures drop below 32°F (0°C) to prolong life and prevent plastic parts from becoming brittle. Rake and check depth of loose-fill surfacing materials.
Wood Maintenance:
- Weathering: The manual explains that wood is susceptible to natural weathering (checking, warping, fading) due to moisture and sunlight, which does not affect structural strength.
- Protective Coating: The wood is factory-coated with a water repellent or stain. Annual reapplication of a water repellent or stain is recommended to decrease water absorption and reduce tension in the wood, thus minimizing weathering.
- Splintering: Sand down splinters as required.
Warning Labels: Owners are responsible for maintaining the legibility of all warning labels.
Disposal: When disposing of the playset, it must be disassembled to prevent unreasonable hazards, and local waste ordinances should be followed.
Warranty: Swiss Walterli (dba. Petit Seal) offers a Lifetime Warranty on all wooden components (excluding surface cracks, knotholes, and knots) and a Two-Year Warranty on chains, brackets, plates, screws, slides, swing seats, gliders, climbing rocks, telescopes, hand grips, tarps, and ground anchors. Missing or damaged parts must be reported within 45 days of delivery with proof of purchase.

Petit SEAL 2006 Specifications

General

Brand	Petit SEAL
Model	2006
Category	Play Sets & Playground Equipment
Language	English