STEP 2 4315 Space Capsule Swing Instructions

: June 12, 2024
: STEP 2

Table of Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Package Content
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STEP 2 4315 Space Capsule Swing Instructions

OBSERVE ALL STATEMENTS AND WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.

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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts & sharp points present before assembly. Adult assembly required.

WARNING:
Only for family domestic outdoor use by children from ages 3 – 7 years old. Maximum user weight: 50 lbs (22,6 kg) per child.

WARNING:
STRANGULATION HAZARD
Serious injury or death can occur.

DO NOT attach jump ropes, clothes lines, pet leashes or other loose hanging items not specifically designed for use with this equipment.
DO NOT allow children to wear scarves, mittens with cords through the sleeves, or clothing such as capes, ponchos, or items with drawstrings at the neck.
DO NOT allow children to wear helmets while playing on equipment.
DO NO Tallow children to wear items around their necks such as necklaces, canteens, purses and binoculars.

WARNING:
BURN HAZARD

Always check the temperature of the product before letting your children play with it.
Remember that the product may cause burns if left in direct sunlight.
Always be aware of the sun and weather conditions, and do not assume that the equipment is safe because the air temperature is not very high.

WARNING:
ALWAYS USE CHILD RESTRAINT

Follow these instructions carefully during assembly and before installing this product.
Do not allow your child to use this product until it is properly installed by an adult.
Instruct child to remain in the seated position when using this product.
Adult supervision is required at all times.

WARNING:
SERIOUS HEAD INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR.

Falls to a hard surface can result in serious injury or death. Do not install playground equipment over hard surfaces such as concrete asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet or any other hard surface. Adult supervision required.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided are the maximum length designed for the swinging element(s).
Create an obstacle-free site to reduce injury. Maintain a minimum distance of 6.5 feet (2 m) from structures or obstructions (examples: a fence, buildings, garages,houses, low hanging branches, tree stumps/roots, large rocks, bricks, concrete, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
Choose a level location for the equipment to reduce the likelihood of the play set tip-ping over and loose fill surfacing materials from washing away during heavy rains.
Fall Height: 29 inches (736.6 mm). Do not install product or surfacing material over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet or any other hard surface. Playground equipment for home use SHOULD NOT BE USED indoors without installed fall protection. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury. Playground Surfacing Materials guidelines for acceptable fall protection are included In this instruction sheet (see table X3.1). To maintain the appropriate level of loose fill material, use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining it with landscaping edging. Installations of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose-fill materials) generally require a professional and are not “do- it- yourself”projects.
Locate bare metal platforms and slides (metal, plastic or otherwise) out of direct sun light to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. A slide that faces north will receive the least direct sunlight.
Provide enough room so that children can use equipment safely (example: for structures with multiple activities, a slide should not exit in front of a swing).
Separate active and quiet activities from each other (examples: locate sandboxes away from swings or use a guardrail barrier to separate the sandbox from the movement of the swings).
Check to be sure all connections are tight. DO NOT allow children to play on the product until it is fully assembled.
DO NOT remove any screws once installed. For disassembly, only remove parts not secured by screws.
DO NOT over-tighten screws or they will not hold parts together appropriately.
Take notice that screws are designed to pierce the plastic and form their own threads.
Minimum recommended distance between the underside of the swing and the ground is 18”.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Provide adult supervision at all times.
Limit 2 Children. Maximum weight per user 50 lbs (22,6 kg.).
Dress children appropriately, including wearing well-fitting shoes that fully protect feet.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN:
- to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
- NOT to swinging empty seats.
- to remove articles, before playing on equipment, that create hazards when they get tangled and caught. Examples include:
- ponchos, scarves, and other loose-fitting clothing, bike or other sports helmets.
- NOT to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
- NOT to get off equipment while it is in motion.
- NOT to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment. Examples include: jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO:
- use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
- climb on equipment when it is snow-covered or wet.
- use this product when temperatures fall below 32ºF (0ºC). Plastic materials may become brittle and crack.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Inspect the product periodically for loose or damaged components. Check the following items at the beginning of each season at least twice monthly during the usage:
- all connections and bolts for tightness, Tighten as required.
- all metal parts for wear.
- the condition of the equipment. Look for signs of wear and tear such as broken or missing components. Repair as necessary.
- all swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for evidence of deterioration. Replace ropes if they become brittle, frayed or significantly faded.
Take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below 32ºF (0ºC).
Rake surfacing periodically to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths.
For general cleaning we recommend a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water.
Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels and for children removing the warning label from the product.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Disassemble so that no unreasonable hazards exist. Please recycle when possible. Disposal must be in compliance with all government regulations.

INSPECT THIS PRODUCT BEFORE EACH USE. TIGHTLY SECURE CONNECTIONS AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN COMPONENTS. CONTACT THE STEP2 COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Minimum compressed loose-fill surfacing depths

Inches of	Loose-fill Material Protects to	Fall Height (feet)
9	Shredded/ recycled rubber	10
9	Sand	4
9	Pea Gravel	5
9	Wood mulch (non-CCA)	7
9	Wood chips	10

Table X3.1

This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications “Playground Surfacing – Technical Information Guide”. Copies of this publication can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline: 1-800-638-2772.

X3.1 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 100,000 playground equipment related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface 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 playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface.

Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces 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.

X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto five different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at a depth of 9 in. However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls can not be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used.
X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6.5 ft. in all directions from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of 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.
X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each 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 the material in your area, and its cost.

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Tools

PLEASE NOTE: Product has no holes. Screws form their own. Apply pressure. Scan QR code for screw installation tips.
Note Instruction

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