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Instruction Sheet
Acrobat Swings
Rainbow: 120077 Silver: 120075
Store these instructions with the enclosed maintenance checklist
in a safe place. You may also access them on our website.
Take time to familiarize yourself with the use and maintenance of this equipment before using. Please file this
Instruction Sheet in an accessible location: the Instruction Sheet must be read and familiar to anyone who is
using Southpaw Enterprises Equipment.
IMPORTANT: Please check equipment immediately for any damage that
may have resulted during shipping. If any damage has occurred,
please contact Southpaw Enterprises, Inc. immediately.
MATERIALS LIST
1 - Acrobat Swing
1 - Instruction Sheet
1 - Maintenance Checklist
WORKING LOAD:
200 lbs.
Hanging the Acrobat Swing
The Southpaw’s Acrobat™ Swing can be suspended in a number of ways.
1) It can have all four corners connected to a singe attachment point, like a net swing. Note: Because of the stretchi-
ness of the fabric, you will need a high ceiling for this.
2) It can be suspended like a hammock from two points.
3) It can be attached by two points on one end and one on the other, in a triangle configuration.
4) It can have each corner connected to its own eyebolt.
Do not use the Acrobat while in possession of any object that could damage the fabric, such as a pencil or a
comb.
You can use the Acrobat™ Swing in a variety of ways, for a variety of therapeutic goals. To suspend it in any of the
configurations indicated above, simply attach a Southpaw Safety Snap (# 0100) to each web loop at the corner of the
swing, then attach the snap to your suspension point. If you are attaching more than one corner to a single eyebolt,
then attach those webbing loops to the same safety snap. A Southpaw Height Adjuster (# 5000) may be needed to
adjust one or more corners to the proper height for your activity or client. A Southpaw Safety Rotational Device (# 2000)
must be used if you are attaching all four corners of the Acrobat™ Swing to one suspension point.
Your client may need assistance to enter and exit the swing.
SPACE REQUIREMENTS\
Use caution to keep a minimum of 6 foot clear distance from walls and other obstacles. However,
with proper supervi-
sion
, the Acrobat Swing can be configured around other equipment to provide a motor planning activity that requires
moving from one piece of equipment into the Acrobat™ Swing, or from the Acrobat onto another swing. The choice of
activity should be determined by the experience of the therapist or parent, and their ability to provide a challenging, but
safe activity.
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST:
All of the following wear points should be checked on a monthly basis and recorded on the checklist enclosed.
•
Check the webbing for wear at the point the webbing rubs against the Safety Snap. If wear is found, discontinue
use until repaired.
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Check the corners of the Acrobat™ swing. These areas are critical. If the stitching is coming loose, or the lycra is
torn or pulling out of the corner, discontinue use until repaired.
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Check seams for loose or missing stitches. If loose or missing stitches are found, discontinue use until repaired.
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Please refer to the other instruction sheets for proper maintenance of related items, such as Safety Snaps and Rota-
tional Devices.
Warning: Failure to properly install a forged
steel eyebolt (1/2” or 5/8”) may result in serious
injury or death. If you have any questions
about the installation of the forged steel
eyebolt, please contact Southpaw Enterprises
Customer Service at 1-800-228-1698.
