Instructions / Assembly

SWING SET OR OTHER HORIZONTAL BEAM ASSEMBLY:
To attach swing to an existing swing set do so by removing a swing or
playground element from the existing set and attach the two spring clips to
the swing support hook hardware installed on equipment
Spring clips
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Failure to carry out these checks and inspections could result in fall or injury. Owners shall be responsi-
ble for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels.
At the BEGINNING OF EACH PLAY SEASON:
• Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for excessive wear, fractures, breaks,
sharp edges, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed.
• Treat ropes with a Teon-based lubricant.
• Tighten all hardware.
• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead-based paint meeting the require-
ments of 16 CFR 1303.
• Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for the cold season.
• Rake and check depth of loose ll protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain
appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
(2) TWICE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:
• Treat ropes with a Teon-based lubricant.
• Tighten all hardware.
• Rake and check depth of loose ll protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain
appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
(1) ONCE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:
• Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration.
Replace as needed.
At the END OF EACH PLAY SEASON or when the TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 32°F:
• Remove plastic swing seats and other items and take indoors or do not use.
• Rake and check depth of loose ll protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain
appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
SWING DISPOSAL: When you are ready to dispose of swing, make sure that all swing components are disposed of
in accordance with local waste ordinances. Swing should be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no
unreasonable hazards exist at the time the swing is discarded.
SAFETY INFORMATION
To reduce the likelihood of injury please follow the guidelines as outlined in this instruction manual. You can visit
our website www.mandmsalesinc.com to review the instruction manual in the future or keep this instruction
sheet for reference: Elmo Toddler Swing (MM00158), Daniel Tiger Toddler Swing (MM00172), Dinosaur Toddler
Swing (MM00176), and Unicorn Toddler Swing (MM00177). The installation instructions above are reective of the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Playground Safety Handbook. For a complete description of
installation instructions and warnings for outdoor playground equipment you can visit our website www.mandm-
salesinc.com to link to the current CPSC handbook and review in its entirety.
Our products are tested to ensure safety and compliance with Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
(CPSIA) including specications for lead paint and phthalates and ASTM International F1148 Standard Consumer
Safety Performance Specications.
5. With the tabbed end of the t-cap facing the top of the bucket align
the cutout groove in the cap with pivot bar and snap the cap on to
the t-bar.
6. Rotate the t-bar forward so that the cap is now facing the ground.
7. Insert and secure the two screws on the back side of the t-bar to
fasten the t-bar and t-bar cap around the pivot bar.
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At leAst 6 feet
from trunk or
1½ times the
length of the
swings rope
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet or any
other hard surface.
2. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the equipment user.
3. To prevent serious injury, equipment must not be used until properly installed.
4. Conrm that the supporting structure is secure, it will support at least 400 lbs., is over level ground, has
a minimum height of 7 feet and is no less than 6 feet on all sides from vertical elements. Swing should
have a clearance of at least 1.5 times the total length of all the rope measured from the tree limb/hori-
zontal beam to the spring clip(s) attachment point.
5. ADJUST SWING HEIGHT - Adjust swing hanging length so platform is parallel with ground. Bottom of
swing should be no more than 24 inches and no less than 18 inches from the ground. Ensure that the
swing hangs horizontal after adjustment of the ropes.
6. Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided are the maximum length
designed for the swinging element(s).
INSTALLATION
TREE LIMB OR CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY:
First test the tree limb or cross bar to ensure that
it is secure, it will support at least 400 lbs., is over
level ground, has a minimum height of 7 feet and
is no less than 6 feet on all sides from vertical
elements. Swing should have a clearance of at least
1.5 times the total length of all the rope measured
from the tree limb/horizontal beam to the spring
clips attachment point.
18 in minimum to 24 in mAximum ground cleArAnce
spring clips
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