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Explorer SwingArm (Blue)

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X3.1.2

 Use a minimum of 6 inches of protective surfacing for play 

equipment less than 4 feet in height. If maintained properly, this should 

be adequate. (At depths less than 6 inches, the protective material is too 

easily displaced or compacted.)

NOTE:

 Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, 

or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious 

injury to the equipment user. Grass and dirt are not considered protective 

surfacing because wear and environmental factors can reduce their 

shock absorbing effectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are generally 

not adequate protective surfacing. Ground level equipment – such as 

a sandbox, activity wall, playhouse or other equipment that has no 

elevated play surface – does not need any protective surfacing.

X3.1.3

 Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/

or lining the perimeter with landscape edging. Don’t forget to account for 

water drainage.

X3.1.3.1

 Check and maintain the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material. 

To maintain the right amount of loose- fill materials, mark the correct level 

on play equipment support posts. That way you can easily see when to 

replenish and/or redistribute the surfacing.

X3.1.3.2

 Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as 

concrete or asphalt.

X3.1.4

 Poured-In-Place Surfaces or Pre-Manufactured Rubber Tiles - You 

may be interested in using surfacing other than loose-fill materials – like 

rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.

X3.1.4.1

 Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional 

and are not “do-it-yourself” projects.

X3.1.4.2

 Review surface specifications before purchasing this type of 

surfacing. Ask the installer/manufacturer for a report showing that the 

product has been tested to the following safety standard: ASTM F 1292 

Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials 

within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment. This report should show 

the specific height for which the surface is intended to protect against 

serious head injury. This height should be equal to or greater than the fall 

height – vertical distance between a designated play surface (elevated 

surface for standing, sitting, or climbing) and the protective surfacing 

below – of your play equipment.

X3.1.4.3

 Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.

X3.1.5

 Placement - Proper placement and maintenance of protective 

surfacing is essential. Be sure to:

X3.1.5.1

 Extend surfacing at least 6 feet from the equipment in all 

directions.

X3.2 Table X3.1

 lists the maximum height from which a child would not 

be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto four 

different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained 

at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. However, it should be recognized that 

all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing 

material is used.

X3.3

 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend 

a minimum of 6 ft in all directions from the perimeter of stationary 

equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may 

deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material 

should extend in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2 

times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath 

the pivot on the supporting structure.

X3.4

 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative 

shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No particular material 

is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective 

when properly maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and 

replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your 

equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of 

the playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area, 

and its cost.
 

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 This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications 

“Playground Surfacing -Technical Information Guide” and “Handbook for 

Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these reports can be obtained by 

sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline: 

1-800-638-2772.

TABLE X3.1

 

Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would 

Not Be Expected

Warning

Please instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than 

intended.

Installation Instructions and Information -

Place the equipment on level ground, not less than 6ft (1.8m) from any 

structure or obstruction such as a fence, Garage, house, overhanging 

branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
Do not install home playground equipment 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.

Operating Instructions -

Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood 

of serious or fatal injury.
We recommend on-site adult supervision for children of all ages Instruct 

children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving 

items.
Instruct children not to twist swing chains or ropes or loop them over the 

top supp    ort bar since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
Instruct children to avoid swinging empty seats.
Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on 

the seats.
Instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than 

intended.
Instruct children not to get off equipment while it is in motion.
Parent to dress children appropriately (examples would include the use of 

well-fitting shoes and the avoidance of ponchos, scarfs, and other loose-

fitting clothing that is potentially hazardous while using equipment).
Instruct children not to climb when the equipment is wet.
Check the openings between rollers and sliding surfaces of roller slides 

for foreign materials that could be potentially hazardous to users.
Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable cannot be looped 

back on itself.
Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment that 

are not specifically designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not 

limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they 

may cause a strangulation hazard.

Warning!

 the buyer to instruct children to remove their bike or other 

sports helmet before playing on the playground equipment.

WARNING

: Lawn swings are designed for use by children two years of 

age and older. The use by children under the age of two can result in 

entrapment between the seat and back rest because the child’s body 

may pass through the opening, causing entrapment of the child’s head. 

Such entrapment may result in strangulation. 

NEVER

 place children in a 

rearward facing position or with legs between the seat and backrest.

Maintenance Instructions - 

 

 

 

At the beginning of each play season:

Tighten all hardware. Lubricate all metallic moving parts per 

manufacturer’s instructions. 
Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. 

Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing. Check all moving parts 

including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or 

other deterioration. Replace as needed. Check metal parts for rust. If 

found, sand and repaint using a non lead-based paint meeting the 

requirements of 16 CFR 1303.
Check all wood members for deterioration and splinters. Sand down 

splinters and replace deteriorating wood members. Reinstall any plastic 

parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for 

the cold season. Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing 

materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. 

Replace as necessary.

Twice a month during play season:

Tighten all hardware. Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, 

edges, and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing. Rake 

and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent 

compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

Once a month during play season:

Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.
Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains 

for wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed.
At the end of each play season or when the temperature drops below 

40°F (4°C). Remove plastic swing seats and other items as specified by 

the manufacturer and take indoors or do not use. Rake and check depth 

of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to 

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

(Maximum fall height for product = 102cm)

Type of Material  

6 inch.   

9 inch. 

12 inch. 

 

 

depth  

depth  

depth

Double Shredded  

 

 

 

Bark Mulch  

6  

10  

11 

Wood Chips  

6  

7  

12 

Fine Sand    

5  

5  

9

Fine Gravel  

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