MM00136 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ASSEMBLY • INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • Safety
MM00136-Pony Pal Tire Swing
BEFORE YOU START:
Observing the following statements
and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal
injury.
WARNING:
•
To prevent serious injury, children must not use the
swing until properly installed. Do not use swing if
any damage or deterioration is detected or parts are
missing. Contact point of purchase retailer or M&M
Sales Enterprises, Inc.
•
Please keep instructions for future reference.
INSTALLATION
TREE LIMB ASSEMBLY:
•
Test tree limb to ensure that it will hold the weight limit of
200 lbs. safely.
•
Form a small noose at one end of your rope and throw it
over the tree limb.
•
Run other end of rope through the noose you created and
tighten firmly.
•
Run the end of the rope through loop on the tire swing.
•
Tie a minimum of TWO tight knots firmly. Bottom of
swing should be no less than 8 inches from ground and
no less than 6 feet on all sides from vertical elements.
See
Clearance Requirements.
SWING SET OR OTHER HORIZONTAL BEAM ASSEMBLY:
•
Attach the tire swing to a swing set by removing one set of chains from an existing
swing and attach the upper loop (above the PVC separator bar) to chain support hook
on the underside of the swing set crossbar. Then close the hook.
See horizontal beam
assembly.
•
Allow 6 ft. of clearance on each side of the swing from stationary objects or other
swinging elements of any kind. Bottom of swing should be no less than 8 inches from
the ground.
See Clearance Requirements.
ADJUST SWING HEIGHT
•
Adjust swing hanging length so the seat is parallel with ground. Bottom of swing
should be no more than 24 inches and no less than 8 inches from the ground.
•
Ensure that the swing hangs horizontal after adjustment of the ropes.
•
Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided are the
maximum length designed for the swinging element(s).
SELECTIVE PROTECTIVE SURFACING
One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head
injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play
equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for
the equipment height in accordance with ASTM F1292. There are different types of
surfacing to choose from; whichever product you select, follow these guidelines.
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.
PLACEMENT:
Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is
essential. Be sure to:
M&M Sales
Enterprises, Inc.
1300 Synergy Ct., Dubuque, IA 52002
877-242-0154
www.mandmsalesinc.com
WARNING:
Never swing higher
than hook attachment.
NOTE: Continued on Back Side
INSTALLATION
Close Hook
Open hook and
hanging swing
Horizontal Beam Assembly
PVC Space Bar
At least 6 feet
from the trunk
or 1 times the
length of the
swings rope
8 inch minimum
ground clearance
Rope
Double Knot
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
