Arbor Swing
Installation Instructions
9. Set the four post hole diameters to 1’-0,” and post hole depths to approximately 4’-0” (depending on region).
The bottom of hole should “flare” out a little to create a bell shape to prevent frost heaving the post where
applicable. Check local codes for the frost line in your area.
10. Using the hand tamp, compact any loose material at the bottom of the holes.
11. Test fit the arbor swing assembly in the post holes and make any adjustments to the hole location and the
length of the post, so the post is at the appropriate height and surrounded by equal amounts of concrete
when poured. Post are left intentionally long for areas that they need to extend below a frost depth.
*Note: If you encounter immovable objects the legs can be trimmed so the grade marks on the legs
end up at finished grade.
12. Fill the bottom 6” of hole with drainage stone. Then lift arbor swing assembly and set bottom posts into post
holes so grade mark is at grade. Again, trim the bottom of the posts if necessary. Using a bubble level,
check the level of the arbor swing assembly horizontally by placing the level across the top joists, or across
both railing assemblies. Make any adjustments needed.
13. Next, plumb the Arbor Swing posts in both directions by placing the level on two adjacent sides of each
post. Plumb one post first, then plumb the second, third, and fourth. Once level and plumb, it is optional to
hold this positioning by using strapping and stakes, but it is not required.
14. Holding the arbor swing assembly upright by hand or with strapping, fill 1/4 of the hole with fast setting
concrete mix and add water per instructions on bag. Recheck to make sure arbor swing assembly is level
and plum, and make any adjustments.
15. Fill the rest of the hole with concrete per instructions on bag, stopping four inches below the grade line
marked on the arbor swing posts. Recheck to make sure arbor swing assembly is level and plumb
periodically while concrete cures. Let cure for 24 hours.
16. Now attach the trim pieces shown on page 1 with the hardware provided.
17. Lastly we’ll attach the swing. If eye bolts are not already attached, center swing under arbor to mark
location of eye bolts. Pre drill hole for eyebolts. Install swing by removing playground plastic cover from
playground safety chain at desired height (typically the seat is between 12” and 16” depending on age of
use group). Ensure all “S hooks” are squeezed closed.
18. Drive supplied stake into the ground directly under swing. Attach safety chain under swing to post and
bury. Chain should be loose enough to allow a slight swinging motion while keeping the swing within the
confines of the Arbor. This is optional.
19. Backfill holes and hand tamp good draining soil firmly to 3” below finished grade. Install top soil to finish
grade and plant grass to fill in around holes.
20. All wood is treated with kid-friendly preservative, but as is the case with all wood facing the elements, it
needs to be cared for, so check it periodically for rough spots, splinters, etc, and sand them out, and treat it
with kid-friendly wood preservative (we have it available if you can’t find it) once or twice a year to keep the
wood from deteriorating.
21. Enjoy your Arbor Swing!
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