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WOOD ADVICE
Our products are manufactured from premium timber. Great care is taking in selecting, machining and treating
the timber before it is sold to you.
1. Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in dry periods causing
splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe environment. Treating your
Product with protection (sealant) after sanding will help prevent severe checking/splitting and other
weather damage.
2. We have applied a waterborne translucent stain to your unit. This is done for colour only. Once or
twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type of protection
(sealant) to the wood of your unit. Prior to the application of sealant, lightly sand any “rough” spots
on your set. Please note this is a requirement of your warranty.
Bear in mind that timber is a natural product and may experience changes throughout the course of its life. It
may:
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Develop openings/checks (gaps, slits, apertures, cracks) along the line of the grain.
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Fade as the timber reacts with sunlight.
Timber openings/checks occur due to the moisture content between internal and outer surfaces of the timber.
No two pieces of wood are exactly alike. Each piece has its own characteristics and personality and reacts
differently to climate changes. When any wood products is exposed to the elements, it develops 'wood
checks'. A check is the radial separation of the wood fibres running with the grain of the wood. These are
caused by the varying temperature and moisture conditions. A check does not affect the strength or durability
of the wood or structural integrity of the play set.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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The swing frame must be securely attached.
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For safety reasons, the cement cubes must be poured 5cm below ground level, at the frame’s outer
angles.
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The swing frame must not be installed directly on cement, asphalt, or any other hard surface.
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Your swing frame must be attached on a flat horizontal surface with a minimum of 2m between it
and any structure or obstacle such as a fence, garage house, tree branches, cloths lines, or electric
cables.
USING THE EQUIPMENT
Each swing is limited to 80kg max weight and must be used by one child at a time.
For swing frames equipped with a slide, avoid direct sun exposure in order to prevent risks of burns and
ensure that the landing area is clear. To slide down the slide, children must be sitting with their feet forward.
During assembly and use, ensure that any splinters are removed.
