Playcraft Farm Sound Panel Insert R5, Installation Manual

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Playground Equipment Maintenance Guidelines
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Inspection Points (Continued)
Plastic Surfaces
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Plastic surfaces are smooth, with no sharp protrusions.
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Plastic shows no signs of unacceptable wear or vandalism.
Protective Barriers
Wire Mesh Wall Panels or Steel Pipe Walls
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Connecting hardware is secure and intact.
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All welded connections are sound.
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Corrosion is not present.
Graphic Panels
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Panel attachment hardware is in place and secure.
Mirror Panels
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Panel attachment hardware is in place and secure.
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Stainless steel mirror is firmly attached to panel.
Moving Accessories
Please note: Because moving accessories require more attention than stationary accessories, you may
choose to incorporate items for a detailed inspection of moving equipment into a separate, more frequent
schedule.
Belt and/or Toddler Swings
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Safety surfacing material around and beneath swing is acceptable.
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All connection hardware is in place and secure.
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Swing hanger bushings have been inspected for unacceptable wear and/or in good working order.
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Chain link bearing points have been inspected for integrity and contain at least 75% of original steel.
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Upper and lower S-hooks are tightly closed and have been inspected for integrity.
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Rubber seats are not split, and internal metal reinforcements are not exposed.
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Seats are at ______ inches elevation (proper elevations for each type of swing are specified in
installation drawings) above safety surfacing material.
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Corrosion is not present.
Tire Swing
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Safety surfacing material around and beneath swing path is acceptable.
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All connection hardware is in place and secure.
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Mounting bracket has been inspected for unacceptable wear and is securely fastened.
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Tire when positioned and extended toward support posts, clears post by 30 inches or more.
(Refer to CPSC guidelines)
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Bottom of tire is at 15 inches above safety surfacing material when tire is hanging freely.
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Swivel Assembly is fully lubricated with heavy-duty bearing grease.
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Swivel Assembly is in good working order and shows no signs of unacceptable wear.
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Rubber boot is intact and appropriately covers moving parts preventing exposure of bearings to
dirt and dust.
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Upper chain connectors are secure and show no signs of unacceptable wear.
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Chain link bearing connection points have been inspected for integrity and contain at least 75% of
original steel.
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Link connections to tire eye bolts are intact, secure and show no sign of unacceptable wear.
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Attachment hardware is tightly mounted to tire assembly.
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Tire and assembly are intact and in good condition.
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Corrosion is not present