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3.0. Operating Instructions
Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the
likelihood of serious or fatal injury:
• Number of occupants: One [1]
• Maximum weight of occupants: 80 kg (175 lb); 65 kg (132
lb) for Spin Swing.
• Recommend: Adult supervision for children of all ages.
• Warning: Instruct children not to walk close to, in front of,
behind, or between moving items.
• Warning: Instruct children not to twist swing chains or
ropes or loop them over the top support bar. This may
reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
• Warning: Instruct children to avoid swinging empty seats.
• Warning: Teach children to sit in the center of the swings,
with their full weight on the seats.
• Warning: Instruct children not to use the equipment in a
manner other than intended.
• Warning: Instruct children not to get off equipment while
it is in motion.
• Warning: Don’t 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: Instruct children not to climb when the
equipment is wet.
• Warning: Check the openings between rollers and sliding
surfaces of roller slides for foreign materials that could be
potentially hazardous to users.
• Warning: Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chain, or
cable are secured at both ends.
• Warning: Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chain, or
cable cannot be looped back on itself.
• Warning: Instruct children not to attach items to the
materials, like rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.
2.2.1. Installations of these surfaces generally require a
professional and are not “do-it-yourself” projects.
2.2.2. Review surface specifications before purchasing this
type of surfacing. Ask the installer/manufacturer for a report
showing that the product has been tested to the following
safety standard: ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for
Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone
of Playground Equipment. This report should show the specific
height for which the surface is intended to protect against
serious head injury. This height should be equal to or greater
than the fall height – vertical distance between a designated
play surface (elevated surface for standing, sitting, or climbing)
and the protective surfacing below – of your play equipment.
2.2.3. Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.
2.3. Placement
Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is
essential. Be sure to:
2.3.1. Extend surfacing at least 72 in. (1829 mm) from the
equipment in all directions.
2.3.2. For to-and-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in
front of and behind the swing to a distance equal to twice the
height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended.
2.3.3. For 360º swings, extend surfacing in a circle whose
radius is equal to the height of the suspending chain or rope,
plus 6 ft in all directions.
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.
• Warning: Instruct children to remove their bike or
other sports helmet before playing on the playground
equipment.
• Warning: Dress children with well-fitting and full foot-
enclosing footwear. Examples of inappropriate footwear
are clogs, flip flops, and sandals.
4.0. Pre-assembly
• Place the equipment on level ground and in a well-lit area,
no less than 1.8 m (6 ft) from any structure or obstruction
– such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches,
laundry lines, or electrical wires.
• Avoid installing over concrete, asphalt, packed earth,
grass, carpet, or any other hard surface. A fall onto a
hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the
equipment user.
• Ensure that your chosen surface allows the swing set to be
firmly embedded with the included Anchor Kit.
• Check that you have all parts required for assembly.
• Warning: Lock nuts and bolts securely.
• Warning: Children must not use the equipment until
properly installed.
4.1. Due Care when
Installing Product
• WARNING! Due care must be taken at all times whilst
installing your product.
• WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment or maintenance
can cause property damage, injury or death.
• Ensure you follow the steps in the manual at all times.
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