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CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
It is important to perform the following maintenance inspections at the beginning of each season and twice monthly
thereafter.
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Inspect all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten as required. It is particularly important that this procedure
be followed at the beginning of each season.
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Remove plastic swing seats slide and take indoors or do not use when temperature drops below 32
˚
F (0
º
C).
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Inspect swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for evidence of deterioration. Replace as needed.
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Inspect all coverings for bolts and sharp edges to be certain they are in place. Replace when necessary.
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Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
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Inspect metal tubing and slide bed for damage and sharp edges. Replace when necessary.
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Sand rusted areas on metal tubing and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title
16 CFR Part 1303.
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If slide bed is exposed to direct sunlight, always check bed to ensure it is not too hot for children use. Pour
cold water onto the slide bed until it cools. Inspect slide bed periodically during use. Replace when
necessary.
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Plastic components should be replaced every three years.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
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When it is time to dispose of the playground equipment, please use care when disassembling the playground
equipment. Dispose in a safe place and manner so as not to present any hazards to any individual. Wear
heavy duty working gloves!
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Be sure to completely disassemble the whole swing and slide sets, before disposal.
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Do not leave partially disassembled equipment in area where accessible by children.
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Consumer may wish to recycle the steel tubing, please take the frame to your local recycling centre.
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All plastic part could be recycled, take it to your local recycling centre.
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Do not let children play with any disassembled parts destined for disposal, such as chain, slide, tubings, bolts,
nuts, screws!
CAUTION
Do not allow children to use the swing set until the maintenance has been carried out.
The use of the swing set not in first class condition exposes the child to the risk of injury. As a parent,
supervisor, owner or guardian, it is your responsibility to ensure that the swing set is properly maintained.
Spare parts are available through The Warehouse Customer Service centre – 0800422 274
Marketed by:
The Warehouse
26 The Warehouse Way
Northcote
