Rochester Metal Swing Set MODEL#MS-1004 OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE AND USER INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY WARNING This product is designed to be used simultaneously by up to 7 children between ages 3 to 8. Maximum weight of each user is 100lbs(45.5kg). Combined weight of all users must not exceed 700lbs(318.5kg). Carefully read this entire instruction manual before you start to assemble or use this swing set.
INTRODUCTION Dear Valued Customer, Congratulations on your metal swing set purchase! Please read and completely understand the contents of this owner’s manual. This manual contains specific instructions and warnings that must be followed to prevent injuries. This play set is for residential use only. This play set is NOT intended for public or commercial use. The warranty will be voided if the play set is used in a commercial application. The product is designed for children between the ages of 3-8.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT AGE LIMIT This product is designed to be used by up to seven (7) children between the ages of 3 to 8. Maximum user weight is 100 pounds (45.5kg) each with a combined maximum weight of 700 pounds (318.5kg). The play set is designed for children over three (3) years of age. Use by smaller children can result in entrapment.
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.
PLAY SUPERVISION DO NOT allow more than one child to play on the individual swing, trapeze or slide component at any one time. 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, etc.
INSPECTION PRIOR TO EACH USE OR DAILY INSPECTION DO NOT use the equipment if any bolts or nuts are missing or loose. ALWAYS check to ensure the equipment and all parts are well secured and stable before each use. ALWAYS clear the play area of any rocks, sharp objects, or any materials that could be potentially hazardous to users.
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are more than 200,000 playground related injuries involving children each year. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall.
ANCHORING (NOTE: ANCHORS ARE NOT INCLUDED - MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY) There are different ways of anchoring the equipment, depending on the type of ground on which the equipment is to be installed. Make sure that all anchors are below ground level to prevent tripping. You should consult your local contractor to decide the most appropriate way to anchor the equipment in your location.
FRAME 12-5/8” CONCRETE 5” 2” BRICK OR GRAVEL Note: The maximum fall height for this product is 6 feet. The minimum ground clearance between the bottom of the suspended plays and the playing or ground surface must be 8 inches. You must maintain a minimum of 8 inches of ground clearance. WARNING Please properly anchor the swing set to minimize the risk of injury or death. If the swing set is used without proper anchoring, it may be dangerous and may tilt over.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH PLAY SEASON: Tighten all hardware. Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions. Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing. Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust or other deterioration. Replace as needed. Check metal parts for rust.
TOOLS NEEDED Please prepare the following tools prior to assembling this equipment.
PARTS LIST Parts List – Swing Set Frame A1 LEFT TOP BAR 1 A2 MIDDLE TOP BAR 1 A3 RIGHT TOP BAR 1 A5 LEG 6 A6 CROSS BAR (WITH TWO HOLES) 2 A7 CROSS BAR (WITH FOUR HOLES) 1 C2 END CAP (ONLY FOR TOP BAR AND PRE-ASSEMBLED) 2 Hardware – Swing Set Frame B1 BOLT 5/16” *2.5” (2.03”*16.
Parts List – Glider L1 LEG-GLIDE RIDER 2 SEAT-GLIDE RIDER 1 PVC COVERED CHAIN (PRE-ASSEMBLED) 4 J3 EYE BOLT WITH ATTACHMENT BOLT (PREASSEMBLED) 4 J4 EYE BOLT (PRE-ASSEMBLED) 4 L2 J2 Hardware - Glider Part No. Picture Description Quantity N7 NYLON NUT 5/16” 2 N8 BOLT 1/4”*2.25” (1.52”*14.47”) 4 N9 BOLT 1/4”*5.83” (1.52”*37.
Parts List – Flying Saucer Part No. Picture Description Quantity R1 PVC COVERED CHAIN (PER-ASSEMBLED) 4 R2A LONG EYE BOLT WITH CHAIN (PRE-ASSEMBLED) 4 R2B SHORT EYE BOLT WITH CHAIN (PRE-ASSEMBLED) 4 R4 FLYING SAUCER TUBE 4 R7 FLYING SAUCER 1 Description Quantity F1 NYLON NUT 5/16” 2 F2 REINFORCING STEEL SPACER 2 F3 NYLON NUT 3/8” 4 F4 ARC WASHER 3/8” 4 Hardwar– Flying Saucer Part No.
Parts List – Slide X1-N SLIDE SUPPORT (WITH OPENING) 1 X2-N SLIDE SUPPORT 1 X3-N SLIDE LEG TUBE 2 X4-N SLIDE TOP SUPPORT BAR 1 X5-N SLIDE FRONT SUPPORT 1 X6 SLIDE LADDER STEPS 2 Y2 SLIDE 1 Y1 PLASTIC CONNECTOR 2 Z1 BOLT 1/4”*1.5” (1.52”*9.65”) 2 Z2 BOLT 1/4”*4.53” (1.52”*29.21”) 2 Z3 5/16” SPRING WASHER (LARGE) 4 Z4 CAP NUT 1/4” 6 Z5 CAP BOLT 1/4”*0.55” (1.52”*3.55”) 4 Z6 1/4” SPRING WASHER (MEDIUM) 20 Z7 BOLT 1/4”*2.76” (1.52”*17.78”) 2 Z8 BOLT 1/4”*1.42” (1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Place the playground equipment on level ground and not less than 6ft (1.8m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry line, or electrical wires. Do not install the playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard surface; a fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the equipment user.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AREA OF INSTALLATION - SWING SET TOP BAR Step 1 - Assemble the top bar frame of the swing set Connect Left and Middle and Right Top bars (#A1 and #A2 and #A3) together. Secure with B1, B5, B4 and B3 as shown in the enlarged diagram; NOTE: Please make sure that concave holes face down and round holes face up.
AREA OF INSTALLATION –LEGS Step 2 - Assemble legs of swing set Insert Legs (# A5) into the sockets on the assembled top bar. Align the holes and secure with B1, B5, B4 and B3. Repeat the same process for all six legs shown below.
AREA OF INSTALLATION – CROSS BARS Step 3 - Assemble Cross Bar to Support Legs Attach Cross Bar (# A6 and #A7) to the outer sides of Legs (# A5). Secure using B1, B6, B4 and B3 as shown below. REMINDER: Please note that A7 has two extra holes that will be used for connection to the slide in later steps. These holes must be located closer towards the front of the swing set where the slide will go down to avoid the risk of entrapment. The slide can be installed on either side of the swing set.
AREA OF INSTALLATION – GLIDE RIDE Step 4 - Assemble Glide Ride Place Seat-Glide (#L2) between Leg-Glide pieces (#L1). Secure using N9, N12 and N10 as shown below.
Step 5 – Connect Chain to Glide Ride Attach Glide Ride (#L1) to Chain (#J2). Secure using N8, N12 and N10, as shown below. Repeat the same process for all four chains.
Step 6 – Glide Ride assembly (continued) Insert Eye Bolt for Swing Chain (J3) into the holes on A1. Secure with N11 and N7 as shown below. Note: Use the special socket wrench provided to fully tighten the bolts and nuts.
AREA OF INSTALLATION - SWING SEAT Step 7 - Swing Seat assembly Attach Swing Seat (K1) to J3 using J7, J9 and J6 as shown in DIAGRAM A. Insert Eye Bolt for Swing Chain (J3) into the holes on A2. Secure with J6 and J8 as shown in DIAGRAM B. Note: Use the special socket wrench provided to fully tighten the bolts and nuts.
AREA OF INSTALLATION – FLYING SAUCER Step 8 – Flying Saucer Assembly Slide Flying Saucer Tubes (# R4) into the pockets of Flying Saucer (# R7) as shown DIAGRAM A. Connect the four tubes together and align the holes with the round holes facing downward. Connect Short Eye Bolt with Chain (# R1) to the flying saucer. Secure with F4 and F3 as shown in DIAGRAM B.
Step 9 – Flying Saucer Assembly (continued) Insert Eye Bolt for Swing Chain (R2A) into the holes on A3. Secure with F2 and F1 as shown below.
AREA OF INSTALLATION - SLIDE STEP 10 - Slide assembly Insert Slide Front Support (X5-N) into Slide (Y2) and secure with Z9 and Z6.
STEP 11- Slide assembly (continued) Insert Slide Leg Tube (X3-N) into X1-N and X2-N as shown below. Align the holes and hold in position. Connect the Slide Top Support Bar (X4-N) onto the Slide Supports (X1-N and X2-N) and secure using Z1, Z6, Z3 and Z5 as shown below.
STEP 12- Slide assembly (continued) Connect Slide Ladder Steps (X6) to Slide Supports (X1-N and X2-N). Secure both sides using Z8, Z6 and Z6, Z4 as shown below.
STEP 13 - Slide assembly (continued) Push the slide (Y2) down and combine with the Slide Top Support Bar (X4-N) as shown below. Secure Slide (Y2) to both sides to the leg tubes using Z2, Z6 and Z4. Note: Make sure the Slide (Y2) is securely attached in place.
STEP 14 - Connect the slide to the swing set Connect the assembled slide to the swing set frame. Place Plastic Connector (Y1) between A7 and X1-N and secure together using Z7, Z6, Z3 and Z5 as shown below.
Congratulations! You have now completed installing the equipment. Please make sure to go back and check all hardware and ensure all bolts and nuts are securely tightened before using the playground equipment. Warning! Do not let children use the playground equipment until it is properly assembled and anchored (anchors not included). Constant adult supervision required during use. Please make sure all supervisors have read and understand the warnings and use instructions contained in this manual.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY NATUS warrants its overall product for 1 year from the date of purchase. This includes the foam pads, as well as all swing set parts. Products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service conditions. This warranty coverage extends only to the original purchaser with a receipt and is nontransferable.
