381-404H WHEELCHAIR SWING
Installation Guide
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SUPERVISION GUIDE
This equipment has been designed for use under STRICT CONTROL BY AN
ADULT. This Equipment
does not
meet the standards set by ASTM and is
designed to allow people who are bound to a wheelchair so swing. This unit can
cause serious injury if used in an un-supervised area where other children are
playing. Should a child run into the use are of this product while it is in use, the
resulting injuries for a child who is hit by this swing while in use, could be
severe. When not in use, equipment should be secured via the lock and chain
which have been included.
CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED
Not all equipment is appropriate for all ages. Direct children to age appropriate
equipment.
Younger children will require more supervision than older children.
While eliminating accidents is not likely, following these guidelines will help
minimize accidents.
Basic playground safety for supervisors:
Make sure all safety surfacing is in place and at the correct height.
Inspect area for hard or sharp objects and remove them.
No dangerous horseplay in the play area. (Jumping from dangerous
heights, displacing of surfacing, etc…)
Inspecting for missing or broken equipment. (Do not allow children to
play on broken equipment or equipment with missing components).
Keep children in the designated play area.
Make sure there are no unsafe modifications (especially ropes tied to
equipment). Remove all unsafe modifications and close the equipment
for play until they are removed.
Do not let children play on wet equipment.
Prevent overcrowding on play equipment.
Loose clothing, hoods, strings or jewelry shall be tight or not worn
while playing to prevent strangulation.
Ensure the temperature of the equipment is not hazardous. Direct
sunlight exposure can increase the temperature of the equipment high
enough to cause injury.
Inspect the playground every day using the General Inspection Checklist
located in the appendix of this manual
The easiest method for performing the daily inspection with the
checklist is to laminate the checklist and use a dry erase marker to mark
the items off before opening the play area.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Two people must be present to get the platform in an operational
position.
One person must hold the platform while the other person is placing the
wheelchair onto the platform.
The long restraining chain must be unsnapped of remove before placing
the wheelchair onto the platform.
