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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please keep this instruction sheet safely for future reference.
2.
Please do not modify the product or the assembly details in any way. Modifications will affect the struc
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tural integrity and replacement parts will be at the buyer’s expense. Inappropriate use or faulty applica-
tion of the product are explicitly forbidden and absolve the manufacturer of all liability. This product needs
to be mounted by an adult before use.
3. The use of the item is allowed only under continuous supervision by an adult. The product can bear a
maximum load of 150 kg. The product is not suitable for children under 36 months, due to a lack of extra
safety precautions and taking into account the limited mental capacities of toddlers.
4. This product meets all security aspects of the European standard EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3 and EN 71-8.
It is only suitable for family domestic use, both indoors and outdoors.
5. When installing the product, ensure that the play system or other construction can support the weight
(minimum 200 kg) and that there is no risk of entrapment.
6. The product should be at a distance of at least 2 m from all other installations e.g. fences, branches,
clothes-line, …
7. In this safety area no hard, angular or pointed objects should be present. The surface underneath the
product should be flat and shockabsorbing. The product must not be placed on asphalt, concrete or any
other hard surface. We advise the removal and storage of all accessories during the winter because the
characteristics of the soil (when frozen) are not suitable for safe play.
8. The distance between the suspension points along the crossbeam equals or is more than the distance
between the junction points of the product, plus 4% of the distance between the ground and beam. See
FIG I.
9. The minimum distance from the bottom of the swing seat to the ground surface shall not be less than
35 cm. The minimum lateral free space should be 45 cm.
10.
Specific instructions for adjusting the ropelength : see FIG II. Ensure that the product hangs horizontal
after adjustment of the ropes.
11. Please ensure that the crossbeam is never higher than 2.5 m. Please make sure that children do not climb
the product to reach the top beam.
12. To avoid that the swing is heating up, do not place it facing the sun. In warm weather, check that the
seating surface is not too hot.
13. All pieces should be checked regularly. For replacement material and expansion of the playground equip-
ment, please contact the supplier. Consequently safety will be guaranteed.
14.
This product can only be used in combination with sufficiently strong swing hooks with a nylon bearing.
Only in this case the safety can be ensured. It is explicitly forbidden to use the metal rings on a suspen-
sion system without a hinged element.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The frequency of inspection and maintenance will vary with the type of equipment or materials used or other
factors (e.g. heavy use, levels of vandalism, coastal location, air pollution, age of equipment, ...).
Special attention should be given to the swing hooks, rings, eights, plastic welds and ropes. Moving metal
parts must be oiled regularly.
Routine visual inspection (weekly to monthly)
- Always check that the bolts and nuts are securely fastened.
- Check the shock absorbing surface for objects that don’t belong there.
- Check for missing parts.
- Check the equipment ground clearances.
Operational inspection (1 to 3 months)
- Check the stability of the construction.
- Check every part for excessive wear and replace when necessary.
Annual inspection (1 to 2 times per year)
- Check for rust and corrosion.
- Check every part for excessive wear and replace when necessary.
nest swing ‘grandoh’
