Swing-N-Slide WS 8337 Alpine Plastic Slide with Included Safety Handles Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Swing N Slide
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY INFORMATION
Slide Mounting Instructions
THIS SLIDE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OVER CONCRETE, GRAVEL, PACKED EARTH, ASPHALT OR ANY OTHER HARD SURFACE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A FALL.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Place the slide on level ground, not less than six feet (1.828
meters) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house,
overhanging branch, laundry line or electrical wire. Protective surfacing must
extend a minimum of 6 ft. (1.828 m) in all directions from the perimeter of
the equipment or from the outermost edges of any component. A slide extending
beyond the platform must have protective surfacing at least 6 ft.
(1.828 m) out from both sides as well as the end. An area of 21” on either
side of the slide should be free of obstructions which a child’s arm could
contact.
- On a typical unit the slide opening should extend to the outer surface of the uprights, as shown in (Fig.1). If not, prepare slide attachment opening by cutting two 2’’ x 4’’ x 5’’ and one 2’’ x 4’’ to the width of slide opening shown in (Fig. 1). Place the 2’’ x 4’’ x 5’’ deck supports so that the top of the 2’’ x 4’’ deck board is flush with the top surface of the existing deck boards. (Fig. 2)
- Align top of slide square with platform opening. NOTE: Slide should be 90 degrees to deck. Center slide in opening of units shown in (FIG.3) and secure using the truss screws provided. Secure slide with screws located 1-1/2’’ from edge of deck.
- Prepare a level area of ground where the bottom of the slide will rest. NOTE: The bottom of the slide should rest 2’’ below grade (Fig. 4). Cut lumber to create a 2’’ x 4’’ x 17’’ stake. Drive the 2’’ x 4’’ x 17’’ stake at the bottom side of the slide.
- Using a 1/8’’ drill bit, drill (2) holes through the side of the slide and into the stake. Secure the bottom of the slide to the stake using the wood screws. Level ground around the base making sure the head of the screws are covered and presents no hazard.
Safety Checklist for Swing N Slide Slides™
Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of
serious or fatal injury.
Installation Safety – Have You:
✓ Consulted the assembly instructions supplied with your particular model?
✓ Made sure your slide is compatible with the deck height to which it is to be
attached?
✓ Checked to make sure all parts are received and match the parts list?
✓ Noted this slide is to be used only on Swing-N-Slide approved designs? (Do
not alter its design or add/remove components.)
✓ Made sure all hardware is tightened securely?
✓ Using a hacksaw, cut off all protruding threaded ends of bolts and other
fasteners and remove any sharp edges with a metal file as needed?
✓ Placed the slide on level ground, not less than six feet (1.8 meters) from
any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging
branch, laundry line or electrical wire?
✓ Built the braces properly and to proper dimensions?
✓ Anchored the braces and/or stakes into the ground as required?
✓ Made sure slide is not installed over concrete, asphalt, packed earth or any
other hard surface? (A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury
to the equipment user.)
✓ Followed all anchoring and shock absorbing surfacing requirements in the kit
plan as they apply?
✓ Made sure not to allow children to use equipment until it is properly
installed?
Operating Safety – Have You:
✓ Determined that on-site adult supervision is provided for children of all
ages?
✓ Taught children the following before allowing them to use the equipment?
• Not to use equipment in a manner other than intended.
• Not to climb on the equipment when it is wet.
✓ Determined children must be dressed appropriately for play. Avoid hooded
jackets, bicycle or other sports helmets, clothing with draw strings and loose
fitting clothes which could become entangled or snagged on equipment.
Safety Maintenance – Have You Resolved to:
✓ Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness
and tighten as required? (It is particularly important that this procedure be
followed at the beginning of each season.)
✓ Check hardware monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration?
(Replacement should be made in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.)
✓ To prevent the deterioration of materials, remove plastic swing seats and
other plastic accessories when outdoors temp dips down to or below 32° F and
take indoors. Reinstall these plastic elements at the beginning of each play
season.
✓ At the beginning of each play season and twice a month during each play
season, rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing material to
prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
✓ At the beginning of each play and twice a month during each play, check all
wood members for deterioration and splinters. Sand down splinters and replace
deteriorating wood members.
Disposal Instructions
When the equipment is taken out of service, it must be disassembled and
disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time
the set is discarded.
Important! Save this instruction sheet in the event the manufacturer
needs to be contacted.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO PROPERLY STAKE THIS SLIDE TO THE GROUND COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY TO CHILDREN FROM LIFTING THE END OF THE SLIDE.
Safety Handles
Kit Includes:
2 Safety Handles
4 1-3/4” Screws
4 1/4” Washers
1 Plan
Installation Instructions:
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Position Safety Handles in each ladder or slide opening.
The bottom hole of the safety handle should be 8” from the top of the deck. -
Mark the hole locations and drill a pilot hole at each location using a 1/8” drill bit.
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Attach safety handles to the unit using two 1-3/4” screws and 1/4” washers per handle (see Fig. 1).
All Swing-N-Slide® slides carry a Lifetime Warranty against cracking and breaking under normal use. Misuse, vandalism and acts of Mother Nature are not covered under the warranty. In the unlikely event that one of our slides does crack or break, please call us at 800-888-1232 and we will provide you with a free replacement.
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