MAINTENANCE AND WOOD CARE
Hardware and Component Inspection and Adjustment:
1.
Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season and tighten as required. (But not so tight that you
crack the wood) We recommend you check the swing beam and hardware every two weeks due to wood
expansion and contraction. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each
season.
2.
Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below 32
°
F.
3.
Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
4.
Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain they are in place.
Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new season.
5.
Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration.
Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed cracks in the plastic seats or has exposed
metal in the edges of the swing seat. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edge of the seat,
immediately remove the seats and chains to prevent serious injury. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed
and replaced if excessive wear is found.
6.
For rusted areas on metallic members such as monkey bars, hand supports, brackets, etc. Sand and repaint,
using a non lead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CRF Part 1303.
Wood Component Inspection and Preventative Care:
1.
We have applied a waterborne transparent stain to your playset. This was done for color enhancement only.
It is
strongly recommended that the owner apply some type of protection (sealant) to all wood parts on the
playset within 60 days of installation to prevent potential for rot or discoloration.
This procedure should be
repeated once or twice a year as needed based on product application instructions and/or climate conditions
where you live.
This is a requirement of your warranty.
A water or oil based product may be used at the
customer’s discretion. Prior to the application of sealant, lightly sand any “rough” spots on your set.
2.
Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in the dry season causing splinters to
appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe playing environment. If you are treating your playset
regularly, it will help prevent severe checking/splitting and other weather damage.
3.
Creating and maintaining the playset on a level location is very important. As your children play, your playset will
slowly dig its way into the soil, and it is very important that it settles evenly. Make sure the playset is level and
true once each year or at the beginning of each play season.
Playset Disposal Instructions:
When playset use is no longer desired, it should be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no
unreasonable hazards will exist at the time the unit is discarded
.
