SPORTSPOWER MSC-3878, Owner'S Manual

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Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor.
A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the user. The following is a list of
recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
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DO NOT use this equipment if the swing seat, slide or any parts are wet. Use the play set only when the
parts are clean and dry. If the equipment is wet, the user could slip and suffer injuries.
UNCOMPRESSED DEPTH
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9”
Uniform Wood Chips 12”
Fine Gravel 12”
Fine Sand 12”
The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook recommend to
install and maintain the playground equipment over at least 9 inches of wood chips, mulch or shredded
rubber (for equipment up to 8 feet high) or sand or pea gravel (for equipment no more than 5 feet high) as
shock absorbing material. Dirt and grass, which are the most prevalent surfaces under home playground
equipment, do not adequately protect children from serious head injuries. Install protective surfacing at
least six feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings, the surface should extend, in back and front,
twice the height of the suspending bar. You should consult a local contractor about ways to secure the
product in your location. Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth,
tile or brick floor. Please refer to the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR
HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK for detailed guidelines to prevent injuries from falls and other
hazards on public and home playgrounds.
WARNINGS ON ANCHORING
It is highly recommended the product be anchored into the ground to prevent movement and to make the swing
set more stable during use.
Some consumers want an anchoring system that allows the product to be moved to different locations. Other
consumers want to keep their swing set in a permanent location.
There are different types and different methods of anchoring this product. Sportspower does not make a specific
anchoring recommendation as each consumer’s need and conditions can vary.
It is highly recommended that you seek the opinion from a local licensed contractor on the best way to secure the
swing set in your location. The best way to anchor a product is to create a concrete footing and use that as a
base for an anchor. Whatever method you prefer for your location, an anchoring system for this product should be
used at all times.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
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Please be aware of weather conditions when using the equipment. If it is too windy, users could lose control
and suffer injuries. The playground equipment must be properly anchored, stored away or restricted from
use during inclement weather such as heavy winds or severe weather storms. You should consult a local
contractor about ways to anchor the product in your location.
PLAY SUPERVISION
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DO NOT allow more than one child to play on the individual swing, trampoline or slide component at any one
time. The maximum user limit for the flying saucer and glide ride is two persons.
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DO NOT allow children to stand on the slide, swing seats or glide ride.
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DO NOT allow children to walk too close to moving parts. ALWAYS keep a safe distance to avoid being
struck by other children while playing on swings, slides, trampolines etc.