Instructions / Assembly

Instructions for Proper Maintenance

Keeping your playhouse in good condition is essential to reduce injuries. Save this document and

assembly instructions so you can order parts that break or wear out. Inspect your playhouse at regular

intervals to make sure that assembly integrity has been maintained. The following maintenance

schedule is recommended:

Hardware

Inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten if required. Hardware should be firmly against, but not crushing

the wood. Over-tightening hardware crushes wood fibers and can split wooden components resulting

in the bolt thread extending beyond the wood. This poses a severe safety hazard. If bolt threads

protrude beyond the wood surface, replace the bolt with a shorter one that will not protrude. 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.

Major Wooden Parts

Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand and refinish with an exterior

water repellent stain. Seasonal checking or cracking of the grain on wooden parts is quite natural,

water and heat are the most frequent causes of expansion and contraction of wood fibers. Our wood

set has been treated with stain to resist weathering. But it needs to be maintained periodically by

applying new stain or paint. Inspect for structural defects and splintering. If necessary, lightly sand

and refinish with a clear water repellent, exterior sealant or boiled linseed oil. Do NOT paint, varnish

or finish rungs with any substance that may reduce your child’s ability to firmly grasp or step on the

rungs.

Play Area

Inspect to assure that the playhouse has settled properly, and the location of the set is still level.

Nuts and Bolts

Check nuts and bolts twice a month and tighten as needed.

Protective Caps and Plugs

Check to make sure protective caps and plugs that cover bolt e

nds and ends of tubing are in place and

tight. Inspect twice a month and replace as needed.

General Condition

Check the condition of the playhouse, looking for signs of wear and tear such as broken or missing

components, bent pipes or tubing, and splintering wooden surfaces. Repair as necessary.

Rusted Areas

Clean, sand, and repaint rusted areas with a non-lead-based paint, as needed.

Disassembly and Disposal

Please disassemble and dispose of your playhouse in a manner that does not create any avoidable

hazards and follow your local waste disposal ordinances and requirements.

⚠ Caution

 Do not stand, sit or store items on playhouse roof.

 Funphix is not responsible for damage caused by weather or misuse.

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Repair or replace broken parts immediately.

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Warning

For outdoor use only. To be played in an open area with adult supervision. This product is designed to be used safely by up

to 2 children. For family domestic use only. As an extra precaution, check this product regularly for signs of wear or damage.

Packaging materials are not toys. Please remove all packaging and packing tags/wires before allowing children to use.