The following chart explains the fall height in feet from which a life threatening head injury
would not be expected
Critical Heights in feet (m) of Tested Materials
Material
Uncompressed Depth
Compressed Depth
6" (152mm)
9" (228mm) 12" (304mm)
to 9" (228mm)
Wood Chips
7' (2.13m)
10' (3.05m)
11' (3.35m)
10' (3.05m)
Double-Shredded bark mulch
6' (1.83m)
10' (3.05m)
11' (3.35m)
7' (2.13m)
Engineered Wood Fibers
6' (1.83m)
7' (2.13m)
>12' (3.66m)
6' (1.83m)
Fine Sand
5' (1.52m)
5' (1.52m)
9' (2.74m)
5' (1.52m)
Coarse Sand
5' (1.52m)
5' (1.52m)
6' (1.83m)
4' (1.22m)
Fine Gravel
5' (1.52m)
7' (2.13m)
10' (3.05m)
6' (1.83m)
Medium Gravel
5' (1.52m)
5' (1.52m)
6' (1.83m)
5' (1.52m)
Shredded Tires*
10-12' (3.0-3.6m)
N/A
N/A
N/A
*This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6-inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples produced by four manufacturers. The tests
reported critical heights, which varied from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet. It is recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective surface request test
data from the supplier showing the critical height of the material when it was tested in accordance with ASTM F1292.
Operating Instructions:
NOTE
: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements
and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. Please review these
safety rules regularly with your children.
1. This Playcenter is designed for specific number of occupants whose combined weight
should
not exceed
a designated weight on the elevated floor or the swing area, the total Unit capacity
is outlined in the Basic Setup Dimensions section of instruction manual. The maximum fall
height and recommended play area is also available in the Basic Setup Dimensions section of
the manual for the specific unit.
2. On-site adult supervision is
required
.
3. Instruct children
not
to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or other
moving playground equipment.
4. Instruct children to sit in and
never
stand on swings
5. Instruct children
not
to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the top support
bar, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
6. Instruct children
not
to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.
7. Instruct children to
not to push
empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious injury.
8. Instruct and teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
9. Instruct children
not
to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
10.Instruct children to
always
go down slides feet first. Never slide head first.
11.Instruct children to
look
before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.
12.Instruct children to
never
run up a slide, as this increases their chances of falling.
13.The parents should
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).
14.Instruct children
not
to climb when the equipment is wet.
15.Instruct children to
never
jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder, ramp or
slide.
16.Instruct children to
never
crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars.
17. Instruct children to
never
crawl on top of a fort roof.
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