MAINTENANCE
All outdoor wooden products, including Playground, Inc products, require routine
inspection and regular maintenance. After installation, a follow-up inspection should take place
after one week and twice a month thereafter for the remaining life of your play products.
Maintenance should be performed at any time it is deemed necessary. As a general rule, major
maintenance (wood refinishing) should be performed at twelve month intervals from the date of
installation. Inspect and perform maintenance based on the following checklist.
Major wood parts: inspect for splintering and structural defects. If necessary, lightly sand
and refinish with an exterior water repellent stain.
Hardware: inspect for tightness. Be certain that hardware is firmly against, but not
crushing the wood. Over-tightening hardware crushes wood fibers and splits wooden
components and could result in the bolt threads extending beyond the wood and presenting a
severe safety hazard. 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.
If over-tightening has caused the bolt threads to protrude beyond the wood surface,
replace the bolt with a shorter one that will not protrude. These bolts are standard items and can
be purchased at your local hardware store.
Swing hangers: check to insure correct installation. Make sure that 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. If squeaking occurs, the
nylon bushings can be sprayed with WD-40 or other household lubricant. Oil all metallic moving
parts monthly during the usage period.
Check swings seats, ropes, cables, and chains monthly during usage season for evidence
of deterioration. Replacement should be made in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Metal components: sand rusted areas on painted components and repaint using a non-
lead based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CFR Part 1303.
Winterizing Your Play Set: remove plastic swing seats, trapeze bar, slide, and other plastic
components and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below 20° F.
In the event that your set needs to be dismantled and disposed of due to storm damage,
age, or other cause, make sure that you check your local city and state regulations or with your
sanitation department for the proper method and means of disposal. Please dispose of the unit
in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist (sharp edges, broken parts, and exposed
screws) at the time it is discarded.
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