SWING FRAMES
DATE: 08/29/2014
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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STEP 9
Install appropriate age level sticker on swing frame. Full bucket seats require a 2-5 label - all other
seats require a 5-12 label. For safety reasons, do not attach swing chains or seats to swing frame until
playground is ready to open.
NOTE:
Swing seats and chains sold separately.
STEP 7
Using adequate manpower, turn swing frame upright and set into place in footings. Block and brace to
correct height and make sure swing frame is level and plumb.
NOTE:
Center of top rail needs to be 96”
above finished surfacing.
Detail C
STEP 5
Select top rail(s) of swing frame and vertical posts. Insert top rails fully into 5”x5” receivers with swing
hanger tabs at 6:00. Install and tighten set screws (see Detail C).
Top Rail
Top Rail
1/2”x3/4”
Set Screw
1/4”x1” Drive Pin
(top of one receiver,
bottom of other)
1/4”x1”
Drive Pin
(top of one receiver,
bottom of other)
1/4”x1” Drive Pin
Top Rail
STEP 6
Select 1/4”x1” drive pins (one per saddle and two per receiver). Drill one 1/4” hole in each post through
back of each saddle and two 1/4” diagonal holes through opposite sides of each receiver in the flat area
by attachment hardware (see Detail B and Detail C).
NOTE:
Drill hole at top on one side of receiver and
at bottom on other side. Place drive pins in holes and tap into place.
STEP 8
Pour concrete into footings to correct level.
NOTE:
Concrete must have a minimum rating of 2,500 psi
and must be mixed per manufacturer’s recommendations. Fill remainder of hole with dirt.
Allow concrete
to harden for at least 48 hours before use.
SINGLE 5” POST SWING FRAME - continued
