THIS SLIDE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OVER CONCRETE, GRAVEL, PACKED EARTH, ASPHALT OR ANY
OTHER HARD SURFACE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A FALL.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Attach the slide on level ground, not less than six feet (1.828 meters) from any structure or obstruc-
tion such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branch, laundry line or electrical wire. Protective surfacing must
extend a
minimum of 6 ft. (1.828 m) in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment or from the outermost
edges of any component. A slide extending beyond the platform must have protective surfacing at least 6 ft.
(1.828 m) out from both sides as well as the end. An area of 21" on either side of the slide should be free of
obstructions which a child's arm could contact while sliding.
1. Make sure slide opening is between 23 -1/4'' and 28''. (Fig. 2 represents a typical slide attachment opening). If
not, prepare slide attachment opening by cutting two 2'' x 4'' x 5'' and one 2'' x 4'' to the width of slide opening
shown in (
See Fig. 2). Place the 2'' x 4'' x 5'' deck supports so that the top of the 2'' x 4'' deck board is flush
with the top surface of the existing deck boards. (See
Fig. 3)
2. Align top of slide square with platform opening. NOTE: Slide should be 90 degrees to deck. Mark hole locations
approximately 1-1/2'' from the front edge of the slide platform (See Fig. 1) Drill three holes through the deck at
the previously marked locations using a 5/16'' drill bit.
NOTE: Each hole must be counterbored on the UNDER-
SIDE of the deck approximately 5/8'' deep using a 1-1/8'' spade bit. (See
Fig. 1)
3. Attach the top of the slide to the deck using three 2'' carriage bolts, washers and nuts. (See Fig. 1)
CAUTION: If any threads of the bolt extend beyond the nut, remove the excess using a hacksaw. Remove the
sharp edges using a metal file.
4. Prepare a level area of ground where the bottom of the slide will rest.
NOTE: The bottom of the slide should rest 2'' below grade (See Fig. 4). Cut lumber to create a 2'' x 4'' x 18''
stake. Drive the 2'' x 4'' x 18'' stake at the bottom center of the slide. The top of the stake should be flush
below the 2'' grade.(See
Fig.4)
5. Using a 1/8'' drill bit, drill a hole through the base of the
slide and into the stake. Secure the bottom of the slide
to stake using the wood screw and washer provided.
Level ground around the base making sure the head of
the screw is covered and presents no hazard.
6. Cut lumber and assemble slide support as indicated in
(
Fig. 5). Attach the slide support to the slide using one
screw and flat washer per side. (See
Fig. 6) Square the
support to the ground and bury the ends of the brace.
NOTE: The bottom cross support should rest firmly on
the ground.
Installation Safety - Have You:
• Consulted the assembly instructions supplied with your
particular model?
• Made sure your slide is compatible with the deck height to which it is to
be attached?
• Checked to make sure all parts are received and match the parts list?
• Noted this slide is to be used only on Swing•N•Slide approved
designs? (Do not alter its design or add/remove components.)
• Made sure all hardware is tightened securely?
• Using a hacksaw, cut off all protruding threaded ends of bolts and other
fasteners and remove any sharp edges with a metal
file as needed?
• Placed the slide on level ground, not less than six feet (1.8 meters)
from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, over-
hanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires?
• Built the braces properly and to proper dimensions?
• Anchored the braces and/or stakes into the ground as required?
• Made sure slide is not installed over concrete, asphalt, packed earth or
any other hard surface? (A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious
injury to the equipment user.)
• Followed all anchoring and shock absorbing surfacing requirements in
the kit plan as they apply?
• Made sure not to allow children to use equipment until it is properly
installed?
Operating Safety - Have You:
• Determined that on-site adult supervision is provided for children of all
ages?
• Taught children the following before allowing them to use the equip-
ment?
– Not to use equipment in a manner other than intended.
– Not to climb on the equipment when it is wet.
• Determined children must be dressed appropriately for play? (Avoid
clothing with draw strings and loose fitting clothes which could become
entangled or snagged on equipment.)
Safety Maintenance - Have You Resolved to:
• Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for
tightness and tighten as required? (It is particularly important that this
procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.)
• Check hardware monthly during usage season for evidence of deterio-
ration? (Replacement should be made in accordance with manufactur-
er's instructions.)
Disposal Instructions
When the equipment is taken out of service, it must be disassembled
and disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist at
the time the set is discarded.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO PROPERLY STAKE THIS SLIDE TO THE GROUND COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY TO CHILDREN FROM LIFTING THE END OF THE SLIDE.
Safety Checklist for Swing•N•Slide Slides
™
Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
Important! Additional Safety Instructions for all Swing•N•Slide Playset Equipment.
Save this instruction sheet in the event the manufacturer needs to be contacted.
Lumber Requirements:
One 2" x 4" x 12' (not included)
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 4
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
Washer
Washer
Deck Board
2'' x 4'' Deck Board
2'' x 4'' x 5''
Wood Screw
Slide Mount Here
Surfacing
Material
2'' Below
Grade
18'' Stake
Carriage Bolt
Nut
5/8" Deep Counterbore
2'' x 4'' Deck Board
2'' x 4'' x 5''
TYPICAL OPENING