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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
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 needs 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
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.
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.
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