Swing Set Sheffield Model 22-PS320 Important! The owner s manual contains safety, assembly, use and maintenance instructions. The Playsafe Swing Set must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the instructions in this manual. Keep the packaging away from children and dispose of all packaging before use. Keep instructions for future reference. If there is a change of ownership, please transfer this manual to the new owner to ensure proper assembly and safety. Do not return to store. If necessary, call toll free 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts.
Contents Warranty...1 Safety...1 Consumer Information for Playground Surfacing Material................ 3 Location and Placement of Your Swing Set...... 4 Specifications............................. 5 Anchoring...5 Assembly...5 Parts...6 Hardware................................. 8 Frame Assembly...10 Swings and Trapeze Attachments...13 Bracket and Vertical Pole Assembly...14 Glider Assembly...15 Lawn Swing Assembly..................... 16 Slide Assembly........................... 19 See-Saw Assembly...21 Final Check...23 Care and Maintenance..................... 23 Thank You For purchasing a Playsafe Swing Set. We are confident that using the swing set in a safe, responsible manner will provide hours of fun outdoor play. Please contact the Playsafe customer service team if you have any questions about our product, need assembly assistance or need replacement parts for the swing set. You may contact us 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST. You may reach us through the following: Contact us: Phone: 1-800-242-6110 The Web: www.playsafeoutdoors.com Email: info@playsafeoutdoors.com Mail: Playsafe Customer Service Pacific Cycle, Inc. 4730 East Radio Tower Lane Olney, IL 62450 Important! Do not return the product to the store. Please contact customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts. ii
Warranty 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Pacific Cycle, Inc. warrants this product to be free of defective materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of original purchase. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser for non-commercial use. PACIFIC CYCLE, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER LOSSES DUE TO ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, ALTERATION, NEGLECT, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, RUST, IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER FIT, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR USE OF UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE PRODUCT. To make claim under warranty, notification of such defect must be given to Pacific Cycle, Inc. Call Customer Service (1-800-242-6110) and you will be instructed on how the product or part needing replacement should be shipped postpaid to Pacific Cycle, Inc. Safety WARNING! Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. Always follow the safety warnings and use common sense when using the swing set. Installation and Assembly Only adults should assemble or disassemble this swing set. WARNING! To prevent serious injury, do not allow children to play on the swing set until it is completely assembled and installed. This product must be anchored. Anchors are sold separately. Call: 1-800-242-6110 or Email: info@playsafeoutdoors.com Use WARNING! Do not allow children to walk close to, behind, or in front of moving items. WARNING! Do not allow children to twist swing chains or loop them over the top bar. This may reduce the strength of the chain. WARNING! Teach and instruct children not to swing empty seats. 1
WARNING! Instruct children how to sit in the center of the seats and swing with their full weight on the seat. WARNING! Instruct children not to use the equipment in any manner other than intended. WARNING! Instruct children not to get off the rides while in motion. WARNING! Instruct children to dress appropriately. Loose fitting clothing is potentially hazardous when using the swing set. WARNING! Equipment may be slippery when wet. Do not allow children to use the equipment when wet. WARNING! Parents should check swing chains to insure they are secure and cannot be looped back on themselves. WARNING! Verify that all swings and chains are secured at both ends. WARNING! Never attach any materials that are not specifically designed for use with this swing set, such as jump ropes, pet leashes, rope or cords and other chains as these pose a potential strangulation hazard. Do not exceed the intended weight limit or maximum number of users for the swing set (see Specifications on page 5). Adult supervision of children is required at all times when on or around this swing set. Never leave children unattended. Be sure to observe your children and ensure they have the strength and skills to enjoy all the rides safely before using them on their own. Parents should regularly check openings and surfaces, such as slides, for items that may be hazardous. Do not swing too high or at an angle. Do not hang on or climb from structural members of the swing set. Do not place any part of the body near moving parts on glide rides or top brackets. Never slide head first down the slide. When disposal of the swing set becomes necessary, fully disassemble and keep parts out of reach from children until they can be safely hauled away. WARNING! Children must remove bike or other sports helmets before playing on the swing set. WARNING! Lawn swings are designed for use by children two years of age and older. The use by children under the age of two can result in entrapment between the seat and backrest because the child s body may pass through the opening, causing entrapment of the child s head. Such entrapment may result in strangulation. Never place children in a rearward facing position or with legs between the seat and backrest. 2
Consumer Information for Playground Surfacing Material One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head injuries is to install shock absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment height in accordance with ASTM Specification F1292. There are different types of surfacing to choose from; whichever product you select, follow these guidelines. Maintain a minimum depth of 9 inches (22.86cm) of loose-fill materials such as wood mulch/chips, engineered wood fiber (EWF), or shredded/ recycled rubber mulch for equipment up to 8 feet (2.43m) high; and 9 inches (22.86cm) of sand or pea gravel for equipment up to 5 feet (1.52m) high. Note: An initial fill level of 12 inches (30.48cm) will compress to about a 9 inch (22.86cm) depth of surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle, and should be periodically refilled to maintain at least a 9 inch (22.86cm) depth. NOTE: Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, or any other hard surface. A fall on to a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing because wear and environmental factors can reduce their shock absorbing effectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are generally not adequate protective surfacing. Ground level equipment-such as a sandbox, activity wall, playhouse or other equipment that has no elevated play surfacedoes not need any protective surface. Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the perimeter with landscape edging. Don t forget to account for water drainage. Check and maintain the depth of the loose-fill materials, mark the correct level on play equipment support posts. That way you can easily see when to replenish and/or redistribute the surfacing. Do not install loose-fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. You may be interested in using surfacing other than loose-fill materialslike rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces. Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not do-it-yourself projects. Review surface specifications before purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask the installer/manufacturer for a report showing that the product has been tested to 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. Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear. The information above has been extracted from CPSC documents, Section 4 of Outdoor Home Playground Safety. Copies of these documents can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, USCPSC, Washington D.C., 20207 or by calling 1-800- 638-2772. 3
Location and Placement of Your Swing Set Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to: Extend surfacing at least 6 feet (1.83m) from the equipment in all directions. Swing set must be placed a minimum of 6 feet (1.83m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. Do not place your swing set underneath electrical lines. If you must, ensure that there is a minimum overhead clearance of 6 feet (1.83m). Do not install swing set over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface. A fall on to a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. For to-fro swings, extend protective surfacing 14 feet (4.27m) in front of and behind the point of suspension of the swing. The following diagram shows how much obstacle-free surfacing should be used for the swing set. The shaded portion is where the protective surfacing must be placed. 14 ft. (4.27 m) 6 ft. (1.83 m) 6 ft. (1.83 m) 6 ft. (1.83 m) 6 ft. (1.83 m) 14 ft. (4.27 m) Note: Use the CPSC surfacing materials recommendations on page 3. Dimensions are not to scale. 4
Specifications This swing set is designed for use by children ages 3 to 10 under adult supervision. The maximum number of children this unit is intended for is 12, with a weight of 105 lbs (47.64 kg) each. The maximum fall height for this swing set is 7 or 84 (2.13m) and the maximum fall height for the See-Saw is 48 (1.22m). Single Ride (i.e. Swing) 105 lbs (47.64kg) Double Ride (i.e. Glider) 210 lbs (95.25kg) This product is designed for normal residential use only. This product is not designed for use in day care, nurseries, or other public places. This product is to be assembled by adults only in the manner described within this owner s manual. The swing set must be anchored. Anchors are sold separately and not included in this carton. Contact Customer Service for more information. Anchoring Anchoring is necessary to prevent tipping, lifting, and overturning. Playsafe recommends anchoring the swing set in concrete, especially in soft or sandy soil. When this is not possible, anchors can be purchased by calling 1-800-242-6110. To anchor the swing set in concrete, dig a hole at least 5 (12.7cm) deep and 10 (25.4cm) to 12 (30.5cm) in diameter. Place the swing set leg in the hole, preferably on a brick or stone to keep if from sinking. Be sure the swing leg is set 3 (7.6cm) below the ground. Likewise, make sure that the support of the See-Saw is anchored in the same manner. Pour concrete around the legs and fill the hole. Cover concrete adequately using the recommended surfacing instruction in this manual. Allow the concrete to cure according to the concrete manufacturer s instruction before use. Assembly For easier assembly, Playsafe has pre-assembled some of the parts for you. Most of the screws and bolts should already be in place. If removal of this hardware is required for certain assembly steps, it should be replaced in its original position. If it isn t necessary to remove the hardware, check to make sure it is tight before allowing children on the swing set. Only adults should assemble or disassemble the swing set. For safety reasons and ease of assembly it is recommended that two adults assemble the swing set. The swing set includes two 5mm Allen wrenches. You will also need an adjustable wrench, a Phillips head screwdriver and a needle-nose pliers. Points to remember when locating and placing the swing set: Place your swing set on level ground a MINIMUM of 6 (1.83m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface. A fall on to a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. Do not place your swing set underneath electrical lines. If you must, ensure that there is a minimum overhead clearance of 6 (1.83m). The swing set should be assembled near the location it will be permanently anchored. Refer to the CPSC surfacing materials recommendations on page 3. WARNING! Unexpected movement (i.e.: tipping, lifting and overturning) of the swing set may result in serious injury or death. The swing set must be securely anchored before use. 5
Parts 1 12 3 6A 5A 5A 7 7 19 9 9 22 Leg Support Bar with holes 11 21 24 10 10 20 11 23 Important! Place Support Bar for the Slide and Leg for the See-Saw Frame Attachment on opposite sides of the Swing Set, as shown. 6
5A 2 5A 6B 15 8 4 14 12 12 13 13 13 13 1 5A 6B 25 26 27 25 Part Quantity Frame Assembly 1. Corner Fittings 2 2. Center Fitting 1 3. Top Bar A 1 4. Top Bar B 1 5A. Legs 5 5B. Leg with holes 1 6A. Support Bar with holes 1 6B. Support Bar 2 Swings and Trapeze 7. Swings 2 8. Trapeze 1 Glider Assembly 9. Vertical Glider Poles 2 10. Horizontal Poles 2 11. Seats 2 12. Glider Brackets 3 (Note: Two Brackets are for the Lawn Swing Assembly) 15 15 15 14 14 14 16 17 7 5B 18 29 30 28 Lawn Swing Assembly 13. Vertical Swing Poles 4 14. Seats/Backrests 4 15. U-shaped Handrails 4 16. Seat/Backrest Bars 8 17. Footrest 2 18. Footrest Support Rods 2 Slide Assembly 19. Slide 1 20. Support Legs 2 21. Inside Ladder Leg 1 22. Outside Ladder Leg 1 23. Ladder Steps 2 24. Slide Link Bars 2 See-Saw Assembly 25. See-Saw Seats 2 26. See-Saw Bar 1 27. Frame Attachment 1 28. Frame Extension 1 29. Plastic Bushing 1 30. Metal Bracket 1
Hardware Main Frame Refer to the figures below for the swing set hardware. Parts are drawn to scale but may vary slightly. Swings and Trapeze Frame Support Hardware Set number PSHW12 Frame Hardware Set number PSHW10 Trapeze Hardware Set number PSSH11 Slide Slide Link Bar Hardware (also used on Lawn Swing) Set number PSHW17 Slide Step Hardware Set number PSHW5 Swing Hook Hardware Set number PSSH1B Slide Leg Hardware Set number PSHW24A 8
Glider and Lawn Swing Glider Seat Hardware Set number PSHW1 Lawn Swing Seat Hardware Set number PSHW7 (for Lawn Swing only) Glider Vertical Bar Hardware Set number PSHW21 Glider Horizontal Bar Hardware Set number PSHW15 See-Saw See-Saw Seat Hardware Set number PSHW16 Glider V-screw Set number PSHW35 9
Frame Assembly Left Corner Fitting (Slide Side) 1 Top Bar A - has an indentation for the Glider Bracket and four Swing hooks Tip Layout the Top Bars, Corner Fittings, Center Fitting and Legs on the ground, and in the area where you will place the swing set. Be sure the pieces are in the correct configuration as shown. Before you begin this step: Remove the mounting hardware from the Corner Fittings. You will need them to connect the Legs. Connect the Top Bars 1. Starting from the Slide (left) side of your layout, insert the Top Bar A into the corner fitting, making sure the holes of the corner fitting and the top bar are aligned. 2. Place the threaded sleeve into a lock washer and through the holes of the Corner Fitting and Top Bar A. 3. Line up the threaded sleeve with the hole on the bottom of the Top Bar and insert the screw. 4. Firmly tighten the screw assembly. Important! Do not over tighten nuts and bolts. Once they are tight, turn them one-half rotation more to be sure they are secure. 5. Connect the Center Fitting to Top Bar A and B by sliding the ends of the Top Bars into each side of the Center Fitting, making sure the holes are aligned. Threaded Sleeve 2 Lock Washer Top Bar A Top Bar B 5 Left Corner Fitting (Slide Side) Center Fitting Right Corner Fitting (See-Saw Side) 10
Center Corner Fitting Top Bar B - has two hooks for the Trapeze and two indentations for the Lawn Swing Brackets Right Corner Fitting (See-Saw Side) Tip Place the Leg with the mounting hardware for the See-Saw in the Back Right Corner Fitting leg slot. 6. Secure the Center Fitting to Top Bars A and B by repeating step 2-4. 7. Slide the Top Bar B into the remaining Corner Fitting, making sure the holes in the Top Bar and Corner Fitting are aligned. 8. Repeat step 2-4 to secure Top Bar B to the Corner Fitting. Attach the Legs 9. Remove the mounting hardware from the Corner and Center Fittings. 10. Insert a Leg into a Fitting. Top Bar A Important! Place the Leg with the mounting hardware for the See-Saw on the Corner Fitting as shown in the Tip above. 11. From the outside, insert a threaded sleeve into a lock washer. 12. Line up the threaded sleeve with the hole and insert the screw. 13. Repeat steps 11-12 for the second set of hardware. 14. Firmly tighten both screw assemblies. 15. Repeat steps 10-14 for the remaining five legs. Top Bar B 9 Threaded Sleeve 10 Left Corner Fitting (Slide Side) Lock Washer Center Corner Fitting Right Corner Fitting (See-Saw Side) 11
Attach the Support Bars 15. Remove the mounting hardware from the center of each leg. Important! Install the support bar with slide attachment holes on the Slide (left) side of the Swing Set, opposite the See-Saw Leg. 16. Starting from the Slide side, line up the hole in the Support Bar with the holes in the Leg. Note: the Support Bar for the Slide side should have four holes. 17. From the outside, insert a threaded sleeve into a lock washer, the Support Bar and the Leg. 18. Line up the threaded sleeve with the hole and insert the screw. 19. Firmly tighten the screw assembly. 20. Repeat steps 17-19 for the other side of the Support Bar. 21. Repeat steps 16-19 for the remaining two Support Bars. 18 Leg 16 Lock Washer Support Bar 17 Threaded Sleeve Support Bar for slide must go on the Slide side Support Bar Support Bar 12
Swings and Trapeze Attachments Important! Verify the hook positions before attaching the swings. The opening for each swing hook should point away from the center of the ride. This will ensure the swings are properly spaced. The hook assemblies should be positioned as shown: Note: Check the nuts on the underside of the trapeze to make sure they are secure. Attach the Swings and Trapeze 4 2 1 Tip 3 See page 6 of the Parts Section for correct placement of the Swing and Trapeze. 1. Lift the plastic safety guard off the swing hooks. 2. Hang the chains onto the swing hooks. 3. Place the plastic safety guard back over the swing hook. 4. Check and ensure the nut on the back of the swing hook is tight. 5. Check that nuts on bottom of the trapeze are tight. Note: Check the C-screws are secured on both Swings. Tip The two Swings are placed to the left of the center Legs, and the trapeze is placed to the right of the center Legs. 13
Bracket and Vertical Pole Assembly Glider Vertical Poles Lawn Swing Vertical Poles Note: The assembly for the Brackets and Vertical Poles is the same for both the Glider and Lawn Swing. Attach the Brackets to the Top Bar Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware and plastic covers from the Brackets. 1. Place a Bracket for the Glider on the squared section of Top Bar A. 2. While holding the V-screw under the Bracket, insert the threaded sleeves through the lock washers and holes and into the V-screw. 3. Firmly tighten the screw assemblies. Place the Brackets for the Lawn Swing on Top Bar B and repeat steps 2 & 3. Threaded Sleeve Lock Washer Bracket 4. Place the plastic covers over the end of the pole. Insert the pole, with plastic covers, into the Bracket. 5. Insert a threaded sleeve through a lock washer, bracket hole, plastic cover and Vertical Pole. 6. Line up the threaded sleeve with the hole on the opposite side and insert the screw. 7. Tighten the screw assembly but do not over tighten. The Vertical Poles should swing freely. 8. Repeat steps 4-7 for the other Vertical Poles. V-screw Attach the Vertical Poles to the Brackets Important! The Vertical Poles for the Glider are different than the Vertical Poles for the Lawn Swing. The Vertical Poles for the Glider have one hole and a foot rest. Make sure you attach the correct Vertical Poles to each ride. Vertical Pole Plastic Cover Lock Washer Threaded Sleeve Note: Be sure the curved end of the pole is pointing up and facing into the Bracket. 14
Glider Assembly Attach the Vertical Glider Poles to the Glider Seats Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware from the Horizontal Poles, and detach the Glider Seats by removing the hardware from the bottom of the seat. 1. Align the hole of the Horizontal Glider Seat Pole with the holes in the Vertical Poles. 2. Insert a threaded sleeve through the lock washer, hole of the Horizontal Pole and the first plastic bushing. 3. Continue to insert the threaded sleeve through the Vertical Pole. 4. Insert the second plastic bushing onto the threaded sleeve. 5. Insert the end of the threaded sleeve into the second Horizontal Glider Seat Pole. 6. Insert the screw into the opposite side of the Horizontal Pole and tighten the screw but do not over tighten. The glider should swing freely. 7. Repeat steps 2-6 for the other Vertical Pole. 8. Re-attach the seats using the hardware you removed at the beginning of this procedure. 2nd Plastic Bushing Vertical Pole Horizontal Glider Seat Pole 1st Plastic Bushing Lock Washer Glider Seat and Hardware Threaded Sleeve 15
Lawn Swing Assembly Assemble the Lawn Swing Footrest 1. Join the two footrest sections by aligning the interlock on the inside of the two footrest pieces and twist them together so the footrest is one piece. Attach the Footrest to the Vertical Poles 3. Insert the ends of the Footrest Support Rods through the holes on the bottom of the Vertical Poles. 4. Place a lock washer, followed by a threaded sleeve on to the end of the Footrest Support Rod. 5. Use an Allen wrench to tighten the threaded sleeve. Repeat this procedure for the three remaining Vertical Poles. Footrest Sections 2. Remove the hardware from the Footrest Support Rods. Insert the Footrest Support Rod all the way through the holes on the end of both Footrest pieces. Repeat this procedure for the second Footrest Support Rod. Vertical Pole Footrest Support Rod Tip The Playsafe logo should be aligned when the footrest is assembled correctly. Completed Footrest Lock Washer Threaded Sleeve Footrest Support Rod Assembled Footrest 16
Attach the Handrails to the Vertical Poles Attach the Lawn Swing Seat to the Frame Before you begin this step remove the hardware from the Handrails, you will need them to attach the Lawn Swing Seats to the Vertical Poles. 10. Place the Lawn Swing Seat Support Bars over the bottom rung of the U-shaped Handrails. 6. Align the holes on the ends of the Handrail with the Handrail holes on the Vertical Pole as shown. 11. Place the Lawn Swing Seats over the Seat Supports making sure the holes of the Seat and the Seat Support align. 7. Insert a threaded sleeve through the Vertical Pole, U-shaped Handrail hole and lock washer. 12. Insert a threaded sleeve through the bottom the Handrail, the Seat Support and the Seat. 8. Line up the screw with the hole of the threaded sleeve. 9. Firmly tighten the screw assembly. Repeat this procedure for the seven remaining Handrail holes. 13. Insert flat-head screw in a lock washer and the top of the seat. Line up the screw with the threaded sleeve. Note: The Handrails should be placed on the inside of the Vertical Poles. 14. Firmly tighten the screw assembly. Repeat this procedure for the seven remaining Lawn Swing Seat holes. Vertical Pole U-shaped Handrail Threaded Sleeve U-shaped Handrail Lock Washer Flathead Lock Washer Seat Support Vertical Pole Threaded Sleeve 17 Lawn Swing Seat
Attach the Lawn Swing Backrest to the Frame 23. Align the holes of the Seat Support Bar, the Backrest and the back of the U-shaped Handrails. 24. Starting from the back of the Backrest, insert a threaded sleeve through the back of the Handrail, the Seat Support Bar and the Seat. 25. Insert flat-head screw in a lock washer and the other side of the seat. Line up the screw with the threaded sleeve. 26. Firmly tighten the screw assembly. Repeat this procedure for the seven remaining Lawn Swing Backrest holes. Vertical Pole U-shaped Handrail Lawn Swing Seat Backrest Lawn Swing Seat Backrest Threaded Sleeve Flat-head Lock Washer 18
Slide Assembly Align Ladder Leg hole and Slide hole here Assemble the Slide Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware from the Slide Handles and Legs, you will need this hardware during assembly. 1. Insert the Ladder Legs down through the holes at the top back of the Slide. Align the holes in the Ladder Legs with the holes on the top of the Slide. Ladder Legs Align Ladder Leg hole. Support Leg hole and Slide hole here Note: the Ladder Leg with six holes should be positioned on the side that will be attached to the Swing Set Frame. 2. Insert the Slide Support Legs into the holes located under the Slide and up through the slide and into the Ladder Leg. Align the holes of the legs with the holes in the Slide Top. 3. Connect the Ladder Legs and the Support Legs to the Slide Top by inserting a long screw through the flat washer, the holes of the Slide Top and the Slide Leg. 4. Fasten with a hex nut on the opposite side of the Slide Leg. Support Legs insert up into Ladder Leg 5. Tighten the screw and hex nut. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the two remaining legs. Long Flat Washer Hex Nut 19
7. Insert the Slide Legs through the Slide Ladder Steps. Important: The Ladder Steps must be positioned so they are flat and parallel to the ground. Slide the step through the Slide Legs at the same angle as the holes in the Steps. 8. Fasten the Slide Ladder Steps to the Slide Legs by inserting a long screw through the holes of the Ladder Step and the Ladder Leg. 9. Insert a flat washer and hex nut onto the end of the long screw on the opposite side of the Ladder Leg and under the Ladder Step. Tighten the screw. 10. Repeat steps 8-9 for the remaining Ladder Leg. Hex Nut Flat Washer Attach the Slide to the Swing Set Frame Before you begin this step remove the hardware from the Slide Link Bars. You will need this hardware to attach the slide to the frame. 1. Align the hole of the Frame Support Bar with the hole of the Slide Link Bar. Follow the illustration below for the correct orientation of the Slide Link Bar. Note: Use the hole closest to the front Swing Set Leg when attaching the first Slide Link Bar. 2. Insert a threaded sleeve through a lock washer, Slide Link Bar, and the hole in the Frame Support Bar. 3. Insert a screw through the opposite side, into the threaded sleeve and tighten. 4. On the other end of the Slide Link Bar, insert a threaded sleeve through a lock washer, Slide Link Bar, and the hole on the slide handle. 5. Insert a screw through the opposite side and into the threaded sleeve. Tighten the screw. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other Link Bar. Long Slide Link Bar Hole 2 Lock Washer Front Swing Set Leg 4 Tip Correct orientation for Slide Steps To keep the Slide Legs from sinking into the ground, dig a hole under the leg, and place a flat rock or brick in the hole. Set the Slide Legs on top of the flat surface. Slide Link Bar Threaded Sleeve Tip Correct positioning of the Slide and Swing Set Frame 20
See-Saw Assembly Assemble the Frame Attachment to the See-Saw Extension Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware from the end of the Frame Attachment, you will need the hardware for this step. 1. Insert the Frame Extension into the Frame Attachment, making sure the holes are aligned on each piece. 2. Insert the threaded sleeves through the lock washers and poles. 3. Line up the threaded sleeves with the hole and insert the screws. 4. Firmly tighten the screw assemblies. Frame Attachment Attach the Frame Attachment to the Swing Set Leg Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware from the Swing Set Leg where the See-Saw Assembly connects. You will need this hardware to connect the Frame Attachment to the Leg. Note: Be sure the See-Saw Assembly attaches to the leg on the opposite side of the Slide. If the leg with the holes is near the support bar with the slide attachments, it should be moved to the other end. 5. Align the Frame Attachment to the holes in the Swing Set Leg. Insert the threaded sleeves through the lock washers, the end of the Frame Attachment and the Swing Set Leg 6. Insert the screw on the other side and fasten into the threaded sleeve. 7. Repeat this procedure for the second hole, and firmly tighten the screw assemblies. Swing Set Leg Frame Extension Lock Washer Frame Attachment with connected Frame Extension Threaded Sleeve Threaded Sleeve Lock Washer NOTE: Ensure the lower part of the Frame Extension is buried and anchored (see Anchoring, page 5). NOTE: The Frame Attachment must be parallel with the ground. If necessary raise or bury the Frame Extension until the Frame Attachment is parallel. 21
Attach the See-Saw Seats to the See-Saw Bar Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware from See-Saw Bar. You will need the hardware to complete this step. 8. Align the holes in the See-Saw Seat with the holes in the See-Saw bar. 9. From the top of the See-Saw Seat, insert the threaded sleeves through the flat washer, the See-Saw Seat and the Bar. 10. Insert the screws through the lock washer from the opposite side, and up into the threaded sleeve. 11. Firmly tighten the screw assemblies. 12. Repeat steps 8-11 for the second seat. Attach the See-Saw Bar to the Frame Attachment Before you begin this step remove the mounting hardware from See-Saw Bar. You will need the hardware to complete this step. 13. Place the Plastic Bushing on the Frame Attachment between the two screws on the bottom of the Frame Attachment. 14. Place the Metal Bracket over the Plastic Bushing. Frame Extension Plastic Bushing Metal Bracket s Threaded Sleeve Flat Washer See-Saw Seat 15. Place the See-Saw Bar on top of the Frame Extension as shown below. From the top of the See-Saw Bar, insert the threaded sleeves through the See-Saw Bar. 16. Insert the screws through the lock washer and Metal Bracket from the opposite side, and up into the threaded sleeve. 17. Tighten the screw assemblies but do not overtighten. The See-Saw should move freely. Threaded Sleeve Lock Washer See-Saw Bar Metal Bracket See-Saw Bar Frame Extension Lock Washer 22
Final Check TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE. Do not allow children to play on the swing set until it is fully assembled, all items are tightened, and the unit is properly anchored. Do not over tighten nuts and bolts. Once they are tight, turn them 1/2 rotation more to be sure they are secure. Check all parts of the rides are not worn or damaged before allowing a child on the swing set. Always check and tighten the hardware on a regular basis to ensure the safety of the users. Care and Maintenance 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-based paint meeting the requirements of 16 CFR 1303. Re-install any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for the cold season. Rake and check depth of all loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary. Twice a month during the 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 all loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary. 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. At the end of the play season, or when the temperature drops below 32 F (0 C): Remove plastic swing seats and other plastic items and take indoors. Rake and check depth of all loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary. 23