Part 19
ANCHORING
The following anchoring options may be considered:
Spiral Peg
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If your soil is hard (clay, etc.), the spiral peg may be suitable.
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Be sure that the UFO swing is located on level ground.
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Twist the spiral peg into the ground until only the end with the hook is above the ground and next to the leg. Insert the
hook into the bottom opening of the leg.
Ensure that the hook is secured onto the leg opening.
Hex Nut Screw (For permanent installation)
- Grounds with sandy soil (soft) condition, it must be anchored with concrete footing (concrete not included)
- Be sure that the UFO swing is assembled and placed on level ground
- Dig holes around swing leg tube, as shown in drawing in the next page. As you dig deeper, enlarge the diameter of
the hole to fix the cement
- Place 2 inches of brick or gravel underneath the leg, as shown in drawing in the next page
- Use about 45 lbs. of concrete per leg
- Cover the concrete with dirt and protective surface material
Allow 6-7 days for the concrete to dry properly
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Note: The maximum fall height for this product is 7 feet. The minimum ground clearance between the bottom
of the suspended plays and the playing or ground surface must be 8 inches.
WARNING
Please properly anchor the swing set to minimize the risk of injury or death.
If the swing set is used without proper anchoring, it could be dangerous and may cause injury.
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