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IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET
What to Inspect:
Hardware:
Inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten if required. Hardware should be firmly against, but not crushing the wood. Over-tightening hardware
crushes wood fibers and can split wooden components resulting in the bolt thread extending beyond the wood. This poses a severe safety
hazard. If bolt threads protrude beyond the wood surface, replace the bolt with a shorter one that will not protrude. If splintering has
occurred from over-tightening, larger washers can be purchased at your local hardware store and installed under the bolt head. Be sure to
reuse or replace your lock washers.
Major Wooden Parts:
Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand and refinish with an exterior water repellent stain. Seasonal checking
or cracking of the grain on wooden parts is quite natural, water and heat are the most frequent causes of expansion and contraction of
wood fibers. Our wood set has been treated with stain to resist weathering. But it needs to be maintained periodically by applying new stain
or paint.
Dowels (Rungs)
Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand and refinish with a clear water repellent, exterior sealant or boiled
linseed oil. Do NOT paint, varnish or finish rungs with any substance that may reduce your child’s ability to firmly grasp or step on the
rungs.
Swing hangers
Inspect for correct installation. Assure the bend of the swing hanger is positioned tightly against the stop washer and the ladder or swing
beam. The axis of the swing hanger bushing must be perpendicular to the swing motion. Spray the nylon bushings with a household
lubricant such as WD-40, if you hear squeaking.
Plastic Swing Seats
Check for evidence of deterioration. Replace any swing seat that has developed cracks in the seat or has exposed metal in the edges of
the swing seat. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edge of the seat, remove the seats and chains to prevent serious injury.
Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do NOT use when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F.
Ropes, Cables and Chains
Check for evidence of deterioration. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact our
service center for replacement parts.
Metallic Components
Check for rusted areas on components such as monkey bars, hand supports, brackets, etc. Sand and repaint using a non- lead-based
paint that meets the requirements of Title 16 CRF part 1303.
Play Area
Inspect to assure that the swing set has settled properly and the location of the set is still level.
