MAINTENANCE
All outdoor wooden products, including Leisure Time Products, Inc products, require routine inspection and
regular maintenance. After installation, a follow-up inspection should take place after one week and twice a
month thereafter for the remaining life of your play products. Maintenance should be performed at any time it
is deemed necessary. As a general rule, major maintenance (wood refinishing) should be performed at
twelve month intervals from the date of installation. Inspect and perform maintenance based on the following
checklist
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Major wood parts: inspect for splintering and structural defects. If necessary, lightly sand and refinish
with an exterior water repellent stain.
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Hardware: inspect for tightness. Be certain that hardware is firmly against, but not crushing the wood.
Over-tightening hardware crushes wood fibers and splits wooden components and could result in the
bolt threads extending beyond the wood and presenting a severe safety hazard. If splintering has
occurred from over tightening, larger washers can be purchased at your local hardware store and
installed under the bolt head. Be sure to reuse or replace your lock washers.
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If over-tightening has caused the bolt threads to protrude beyond the wood surface, replace the bolt
with a shorter one that will not protrude. These bolts are standard items and can be purchased at your
local hardware store.
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Swing hangers: check to insure correct installation. Make sure that the bend of the swing hanger is
positioned tightly against the stop washer and the ladder or swing beam. The axis of the swing hanger
bushing must be perpendicular to the swing motion. If squeaking occurs, the nylon bushings can be
sprayed with WD-40 or other household lubricant. Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the
usage period.
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Check swings seats, ropes, cables, and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of
deterioration. Replacement should be made in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
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Metal components: sand rusted areas on painted components and repaint using a nonlead based
paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CFR Part 1303.
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Rake surfacing material periodically to prevent compaction and maintain the appropriate depths as
recommended by the CSPS (see Safe Play Area – page 4).
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Winterizing Your Play Set: remove plastic swing seats, trapeze bar, slide, and other plastic
components and take indoors. Do not use when the temperature drops below 20° F.
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In the event that your set needs to be dismantled and disposed of due to storm damage, age, or other
cause, make sure that you check your local city and state regulations or with your sanitation
department for the proper method and means of disposal. Please dispose of the unit in such a way that
no unreasonable hazards will exist (sharp edges, broken parts, and exposed screws) at the time it is
discarded.
REQUIRED PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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