Graco Simple Sway Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Simple Sway™

Failure to follow these warnings and the

assembly instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

• PLEASE SAVE OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

• THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES
ADULT ASSEMBLY. Follow
assembly instructions
carefully. If you experience

any difficulties, please contact
the Customer Service
Department.

• TO PREVENT SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH FROM
INFANTS FALLING OR
BEING STRANGLED IN
STRAPS:

• Always secure infant in the

restraint system provided.
After fastening buckles,
adjust belts to get a snug fit

around your infant.

• Never leave infant
unattended in swing.

• Never carry swing with

infant in it.

• Discontinue use of swing

when infant attempts to
climb out or reaches 30
pounds (13.6 kg).

STRANGULATION HAZARD:

• DO NOT suspend strings

over the product or attach
strings to toys.

• DO NOT place product in

any location where there are
cords, such as window blind
cords, drapes, phone cords,
etc.

• Strings can cause

strangulation. DO NOT
place items with a string
around your child’s neck,
such as hood strings or
pacifier cords.

• DO NOT USE THIS
PRODUCT if it is damaged or

broken.

• DO NOT place product near
water and moisture. Do not
use the product near possible
wet areas, such as a bathtub,
shower, wash basin, sink,
laundry tub, swimming pool,
wet basement, etc.

• DO NOT use the AC adapter
if it has been exposed to
liquids, has been dropped,
or is damaged.

• Protect the power cord. Place
it so it is not walked on or
pinched by furniture or other
items.

• DO NOT use with an
extension cord.

• Use only power cord
provided.

Parts list

This model may not include some features shown below. Check

that you have all the parts for this model BEFORE assembling your

product. If any parts are missing, call Customer Service.

FEATURES ON CERTAIN MODELS

Styles vary

3X

ALL MODELS

Seat Assembly

Leg Assembly Accessories

Seat Assembly

1

Make sure seat frame straps are
not twisted or wrapped around
the metal tubs.

SNAP!

Attach seat frame at the bottom
of seat.

SNAP!

2

3

Attach seat frame at the top of
seat.

4

Insert seat wire into the wire hole
and channel on both sides.

5

Insert the top of seat frame into
seat pad.

Wrap the pad around the bottom
seat frame.

6

8

Working from the outside in,
snap the seat pad around the seat
wire as shown.

7

Attach the seat pad to the seat
wire as shown.

SNAP!

SNAP!

SNAP!

2

Insert motor housing
tubes to leg tubes as
shown.

Assembling Swing Frame

1

Place carton on ground.
Lay unit down as
shown. Plug wires
together as shown and
insert wires inside tube.

SNAP!

Insert side base tubes into
leg tubes as shown.

SNAP!

4

Insert front base tubes
into side base tubes as
shown.

3

SNAP!

Installation complete.

Installing Seat

Insert rectangle end of the
hanger tube into motor housing.
Repeat for other hanger tube.

CHECK that hanger tube is
secured in housing by pulling
firmly on it.

SNAP!

1

SNAP!

Insert hanger tube into seat
mounts on sides of seat. Repeat
for other hanger tube.

CHECK that hanger tube is
secured in housing by pulling
firmly on it.

2

WARNING

Falling Hazard:

Always use the
seat belt.

To Secure Infant

Use slide adjuster at shoulder and
waist for tighter adjustment. To
change shoulder harness slots, see
next page.

1

2

3

4

The harness straps must go into
the slot that is even with or
slightly above the shoulders.
Avoid twisting straps.

When changing harness strap slots,
MAKE SURE harness straps are
going through same slots in seat
pad.

5

Installing Batteries (not included)

With baby out of swing, open the battery compartment lid

by inserting a screwdriver into the coin slot. Insert four
D (LR20-1.5V) cell batteries.

CHECK that the batteries are put in correctly.
Your swing will not run if the batteries are put in backwards.

WARNING

To avoid injury: Remove child from swing before changing batteries.

For Safe Battery Use

Keep the batteries out of children’s reach.
Any battery may leak battery acid if mixed with a different battery

type, if inserted incorrectly (put in backwards) or if all batteries are
not replaced or recharged at the same time. Do not mix old and
new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Any battery may leak battery acid or explode if disposed of in fire
or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be
recharged. Never recharge a cell of one type in a recharger made
for a cell of another type.

Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaky batteries can cause skin
burns or other personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to
dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state and
local regulations.

Always remove batteries if the product is not going to be used for a
month or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and cause damage.

Recommended type batteries—alkaline disposables, size
D (LR20-1.5V). NEVER mix battery types. Change batteries when
product ceases to operate satisfactorily.

WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit

not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is needed.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CAN ICES-3 (B) /NMB-3
(B).

WARNING Product does not recharge batteries.

When AC adapter is in use, batteries will automatically shut off.
DO NOT place product near water and moisture. Do not use the

product near possible wet areas, such as a bathtub, shower, wash
basin, sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.

DO NOT use the AC adaptor if it has been exposed to liquids, has
been dropped, or is damaged.

Protect the power cord. Place it so it is not walked on or pinched by
furniture or other items.

WARNING Strangulation Hazard: Keep this cord

out of the reach of children. DO NOT use with an extension cord.
Use only power cord provided.

To Use Wall Plug

Starting Swing (6 Speed)

WARNING avoid serious injury from falling or

sliding out. Always use seat belt. After fastening buckles, adjust belts
to get a snug fit around your infant.

TO TURN SWING ON:

Rotate the speed dial clockwise, and lightly push the swing to get it
started. Observe the swinging motion for a minute. It takes time for
the swing to adjust to a setting. Change setting if needed by moving
the dial clockwise for faster speeds or counter-clockwise for slower.

TO TURN SWING OFF: Turn dial counter-clockwise until it “CLICKS”
into the “OFF” position.

Your seat may be stopped at any time the motor is running without
damaging the motor.

Music

Soothing sounds

Speed Selection 1-6

Volume up

Volume down

Battery Low Alert

Music off

(Music) Selects music. All ten songs will play in turn
and then start again with the fi rst song. Skip a song
by pressing the button. Music will automatically shut
off 60 minutes after the last button press or speed
change.

(Soothing Sounds)Selects from fi ve soothing sounds
from nature: womb sounds, stream, forest, white
noise, and distant storm. The selected soothing
sound will play continuously until a different sound is
selected or the timer turns the product off. Press the
button to skip to the next sound.

(Volume Down) Lowers sound/music volume.

(Music off) Turns off all sound/music.

1-6 set the speed of the product. Speed 1 moves the
product a little. Speed 6 moves the product through
its full range.

(Volume Up) Raises sound/music volume.

Low Battery Alert- When you select a swing speed
(other than OFF) it will check the battery voltage if
they are installed. If the batteries are low, the LED will
blink - 1 second on, 1 second off.

Head support

Only use this head support on this swing.
Never use this head support on any other
product.

Styles vary

Features on Certain Models

This model may

not include some

features.

DO NOT use any

other accessories

with this product.

3X

Assembling Mobile

Styles vary

2

1

To Use Vibration

Remove battery lid, found
under seat, with a key and
insert 1-D (LR20-1.5V) battery
in module. Replace lid.

Vibration: Turn to one of two
settings.

Problem Solving

SWING WON’T OPERATE:

1. No batteries in swing.

2. Batteries dead.

3. Speed setting too low.

4. Batteries in backwards — check “+” and “-”.

5. Corrosion on battery terminals. Rotate batteries in place against
terminals, or clean with sandpaper or steel wool if corrosion is
severe.

6. Baby grabbing swing legs. (Discontinue use.)

7. Push swing to start.

SEAT DOESN’T SWING VERY HIGH:

1. Control setting too low.

2. Blanket hanging down, causing increased wind resistance.

3. Batteries too weak.

4. Baby too heavy or too active. (Discontinue use.)

5. Soft carpet (swings higher on hard floors).

Care and Maintenance

• FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR SWING for loose screws,

worn parts, torn material or stitching. Replace or repair the parts as
needed. Use only Graco replacement parts.

• TO CLEAN SEAT COVER, Refer to your care tag on your seat pad

for washing instructions. NO BLEACH.

• TO CLEAN FRAME, use only household soap and warm water.

NO BLEACH OR DETERGENT.

• EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR HEAT could cause fading

or warping of parts.