LOOSE-FILL MATERIALS
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Maintain a minimum depth of 9 in. of loose-fill materials such as wood mulch/
chips, engineered wood fiber (EWF), or shredded/recycled rubber mulch for
equipment up to 96 in. high; and 9 in. of sand or pea gravel for equipment up to 60
in. high. NOTE: An initial fill level of 12 in. will compress to about a 9 in. depth of
surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle, and should
be periodically refilled to maintain at least a 9 in. depth.
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Use a minimum of 6 in. of protective surfacing for play equipment less than 48 in. in
height. If maintained properly, this should be adequate. (At depths less than 6 in.,
the protective material is too easily displaced or compacted.)
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Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the perim
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eter with landscape edging. Don’t forget to account for water drainage.
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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.
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Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.
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.
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Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not “do-it-yourself” projects.
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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 F1292 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.
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Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.
PLACEMENT: Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to:
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Extend surfacing at least 72 in. from the equipment in all directions.
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For to-and-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in front of and behind the swing to a distance equal to twice the height of the top bar from
which the swing is suspended.
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For tire swings, extend surfacing in a circle whose radius is equal to the height of the suspending chain or rope, plus 6 feet in all directions.
maintenance instructions
At the BEGINNING of each play season:
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Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed;
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Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead-based paint meeting the requirements of 16 CFR 1303;
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Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for the cold season;
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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:
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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:
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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 32°F:
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Remove plastic swing seats and other items as specified by the manufacturer and take indoors or do not use;
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Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary;
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Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels.
When you are ready to dispose of swing, make sure that all swing components are disposed of in accordance with local waste ordinances. The seat of this swing
can be recycled. Remaining parts should be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazards exist at time the swing is discarded.
WARNING: Failure to carry out these checks and inspections could result in fall or injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
To reduce the likelihood of injury please follow the guidelines as outlined in these instructions. You can visit our website www.mandmsalesinc.om to review
the instruction manual in the future or keep this instruction sheet for reference: Air Riderz® MM00151
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The installation instructions above are reflective of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Playground Safety Handbook. For a complete
description of installation instructions and warnings for outdoor playground equipment you can visit our website www.mandmsalesinc.com to link to the
current CPSC handbook and review in its entirety.
Our products are tested to ensure safety and compliance with Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) including specifications for lead
paint and phthalates and ASTM International F1148 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications.
M&M Sales Enterprises, Inc.
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