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Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor.
A
fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the user.
The following is a list of
recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
UNCOMPRESSED
DEPTH
Double Shredded Bark Mulch
9”
Uniform Wood Chips
12”
Fine
Gravel
12”
Fine
Sand
12”
The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook recommend to
install and maintain the playground equipment over at least 9 inches of wood chips, mulch or shredded rubber (for
equipment up to 8 feet high) or sand or pea gravel (for equipment no more than 5 feet high) as shock absorbing
material. Dirt and grass, which are the most prevalent surfaces under home playground equipment, do not
adequately protect children from serious head injuries. Install protective surfacing at least six feet in all directions
from play equipment. For swings, the surface should extend, in back and front, twice the height of the suspending
bar. You should consult a local contractor about ways to secure the product in your location. Do not install your
play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor. Please refer to the
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK
for detailed guidelines to prevent injuries from falls and other hazards on public and home playgrounds.
WARNINGS ON ANCHORING
It is highly recommended the product be anchored into the ground to prevent movement and to make the swing
set more stable during use.
Some consumers want an anchoring system that allows the product to be moved to different locations. Other
consumers want to keep their swing set in a permanent location.
There are different types and different methods of anchoring this product. Sportspower does not make a specific
anchoring recommendation as each consumer’s need and conditions can vary.
It is highly recommended that you seek the opinion from a local licensed contractor on the best way to secure the
swing set in your location. The best way to anchor a product is to create a concrete footing and use that as a base
for an anchor. Whatever method you prefer for your location, an anchoring system for this product should be used
at all times.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
DO NOT use this equipment if the swing seat, slide or any parts are wet. Use the play set only when the parts
are clean and dry. If the equipment is wet, the user could slip and suffer injuries.
Please be aware of weather conditions when using the equipment. If it is too windy, users could lose control
and suffer injuries. The playground equipment must be properly anchored, stored away or restricted from use
during inclement weather such as heavy winds or severe weather storms. You should consult a local
contractor about ways to anchor the product in your location.
PLAY SUPERVISION
DO NOT allow more than one child to play on the individual swing, trampoline or slide component at any one
time.
The maximum user limit for the glide ride only is two persons.
DO NOT allow children to stand on the slide, swing seats or glide ride.
DO NOT allow children to walk too close to moving parts. ALWAYS keep a safe distance to avoid being
struck by other children while playing on swings, slides, trampolines etc.
DO NOT allow children to twist the swing chains or ropes, or loop them over the top support bar as this may
reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
DO NOT swing empty seats as this may cause injuries.
ALWAYS guide children to sit in the center of swinging parts, with their full weight placed in the seat center
and holding on to the swing chains.
DO NOT allow children to jump off the equipment while it is in motion. ALWAYS come to a full stop before
dismounting.
ALWAYS dress children appropriately for proper play, e.g. wear well-fitted rubber sole shoes, and remove
loose or sharp items such as jewelry, hair accessories, scarves which may become entangled in the
equipment or cause injuries.
ALWAYS make sure children remove their bike or other sports helmets before playing on the playground.
DO NOT allow children to slide down with head first.
DO NOT allow children to climb onto swing or jump to/from different play areas of the equipment.
