Pacific Cycle 22-PS245 User Manual

Summerland Swing Set

Owner’s Manual and Assembly Instruction

Model #: 22-PS245 Model Name: Summerland Swing Set

Manual revision: 4/2006

Important: Keep this owner’s manual; do not discard in case you need to contact Pacific Cycle, Inc.
in the future. Should there be a change of ownership, please transfer this manual to the new owner to
ensure proper assembly and safety.

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

Pacific Cycle, Inc. warrants this product to be free of defective materials and workmanship for 90 days from
the date of original purchase.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT,
AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
EXPRESS WARRANTY. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have

other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is extended only to the original consumer
purchaser for non-commercial use.
PACIFIC CYCLE, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES,
DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER LOSSES DUE TO ACCIDENT,
ABUSE, MISUSE, ALTERATION, NEGLECT, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, RUST, IMPROPER
ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER FIT, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR USE OF UNAUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE PRODUCT.

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To make claim under warranty, notification of such defect must be given to Pacific Cycle, Inc. By calling the phone number
below, you will be instructed on how the product or part needing replacement should be shipped postpaid to Pacific Cycle, Inc.

Customer Service and Assistance

1-800-242-6110
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm CST

Please contact the Playsafe™
need replacement parts for the swing set. You may also contact us by mail:

Playsafe™ Customer Service
Pacific Cycle, Inc
4730 East Radio Tower Lane
Olney, IL 62450

Or by email:

[e-mail]

customer service team if you have any questions about our product, need assembly assistance or

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

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BSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR D E ATH

• BEFORE

STRUCTURE OR OBSTRUCTION TO THE SWING SET
SIDES

O PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY ON THE SWING SET UNTIL IT IS

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COMPLETELY INSTALLED

O NOT INSTALL THE SWING SET OVER CONCRETE, PACKED DIRT, OR ANY OTHER HARD SURFACE.

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A FALL ONTO A HARD SURFACE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE USER

ONLY ADULTS SHOULD ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE THIS SWING SET

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HIS PRODUCT MUST BE ANCHORED. ANCHORS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. CALL

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DULT SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON OR AROUND THIS SWING SET.

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EVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED
O NOT SWING TOO HIGH OR AT AN ANGLE

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O NOT HANG ON OR CLIMB FROM STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE SWING SET

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O NOT EXCEED THE INTENDED WEIGHT LIMIT OR MAX IMUM NUM B ER OF USERS FOR THE SWING SET
HE INTENDED AGE FOR USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS 2 YEARS TO 10 YEARS OLD, UNDER ADULT

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SUPERVISION

E SURE TO OBSERVE YOUR CHILDREN AND INSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE STRENGTH AND SKILLS TO

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ENJOY ALL THE RIDES SAFELY BEFORE USE ON THEIR OWN

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O NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO WALK CLOSE TO, BEHIND, OR IN FRONT OF MOVING ITEMS
O NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO TWIST SWING CHAINS OR LOOP THEM OVER THE TOP BAR. THIS MAY

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REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE CHAIN

EACH AND INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO SWING EMPTY SEATS

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NSTRUCT CHILDREN HOW TO SIT IN THE CENTER OF THE SEATS AND SWING WITH THEIR FULL WEIGHT

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ARN CHILDREN NOT TO USE THE EQUIPMENT IN

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ARN CHILDREN NOT TO GET OFF THE RIDES WHILE IN MOTION
ARN CHILDREN TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY. LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

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WHEN USING THE SWING SET

YOU ASSEMBLE THE SWING SET, FIND LEVEL GROUND NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET FROM ANY

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OUR SWING SET MUST HAVE CLEARANCE ON ALL

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HILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS HAVE A HIGHER RISK OF ENTRAPMENT AND INJURY

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QUIPMENT MAY BE SLIPPERY WHEN WET. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN

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WET

ARENTS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK OPENINGS AND SURFACES, SUCH AS SLIDES, FOR ITEMS THAT

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MAY BE HAZARDOUS

ARENTS SHOULD CHECK SWING

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BACK ON

O NOT PLACE ANY PART OF THE BODY NEAR MOVING PARTS ON GLIDE RIDES OR TOP BRACKETS

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EVER SLIDE HEAD FIRST DOWN THE SLIDE
ERIFY THAT ALL SWINGS AND CHAINS ARE SECURED AT BOTH ENDS

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SUCH AS JUMP ROPES, PET LEASHES, ROPE OR CORDS AND OTHER CHAINS AS THESE POSE A

SET
POTENTIAL STRANGULATION HAZARD

HEMSELVES

ATTACH ANY MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICAL LY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THIS SWING

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CHAINS

TO INSURE THEY ARE SECURE AND CAN NOT BE LOOPED

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PROPER USE

This swing set is designed for use by children ages 2 to 10 under adult supervision. The maximum number of users this
unit is intended for is 6 children with a maximum weight of 105 lbs each. The maximum fall height for this swing set is
74”.
Single Ride (i.e. Swing) 105 lbs
Double Ride (i.e. Glider) 210 lbs

This product is designed for normal residential use only. This product is not designed for use in day care, nurseries, or
other public places. This product is to be assembled by adults only in the manner described within this owner’s manual.
The swing set must be anchored.
the section below.

Anchors are not included in this carton. For more information on anchoring, please see

ANCHORING

ANCHORING is necessary to prevent tipping, lifting, and overturning. Playsafe™ recommends anchoring the swing set
in concrete, especially in soft or sandy soil. When this is not possible, anchors can be purchased by calling 1-800-242-6110.

To anchor the swing set in concrete, dig a hole at least 5” deep and 10” to 12” in di a meter. Place the swing set leg in the
hole, preferably on a brick or stone to keep if from sinking. Be sure the swing leg is set 3” below the ground. Also make
sure the swing set is level. Pour concrete around the legs and fill the hole. Cover concrete adequately using the
recommended surfacing instruction in this manual. Allow the concrete to cure according to the concrete manufacturer’s
instruction before use.

CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 100,000 playground related injuries are treated annually in U.S.
hospital emergency rooms. 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 the playground
equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self-evident that a fall on a shock­absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be
placed on a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard,
packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable
shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.

The following table lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening injury in a
fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. However, all
injuries due to a fall can not be prevented no matter what surfacing materials are used.

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FALL HEIGHT IN FEET FROM WHICH A LIFE

THREATENING INJULY WOULD NOT BE EXPECTED
Material Type 6 in. depth 9 in. 12 in.
Double Shredded
Bark Mulch 6’ 10’ 11’
Wood Chips 6’ 7’ 12’
Fine Sand 5’ 5’ 9’
Fine Gravel 6’ 7’ 10’

It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6’ in all directions from th e perimeter of the
stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the
shock absorbing material should extend in front and rear of the swing a minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point
measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.

The information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of var ious material. No particular
method is recommended over another. However, every material is only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be
checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a
material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of material in yo ur area and its cost.

(The information above has been extracted from CPSC documents ‘Playground Surfacing – technical Information guide” and
“Handbook for public Playground Safety.” Copies of these documents can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of
Public Affairs, USCPSC, Washington D.C. , 20 2 07 or by ca l l i ng 1- 80 0-638-2772.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness and tighten as required. It is particularly

important that all nuts and bolts are checked prior to the first use each season.

• For extended use, remove plastic swing seats and take indoors when the temperature drops below 32º F.

• Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season.

• Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges weekly during usage season to be certain they are in place. Replace as

needed. It is particularly important that all coverings are checked prior to the first use each season.

• Sand any rusted areas of the tubing and repaint with a non-lead based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CFR

Part 1303.

LOCATION AND PLACEMENT OF YOUR SWING SET

• Place your swing set a MINIMUM of six (6) feet from any other hard or fixed object.

• Do not place your swing set underneath electrical lines. If you must, ensure that there is a minimum overhead

clearance of six (6) feet.

• Please note the CPSC surfacing materi als recommendations on page 3.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Your swing set comes with two 5mm Allen wrenches for the assembly of most of this product. You may also need to have the
following tools available:

• Adjustable wrench

• Phillips screwdriver

• Needle-nose pl iers

Although we take pride in the quality of our swing sets, on occasion there may be a burr or rough part which will require a metal
file to remove before use.

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