Instructions / Assembly

Issued/Revised: 07/17/14
GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES
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TRIPPING HAZARDS:
There should be no exposed concrete footings, abrupt changes in surface elevations, tree roots, tree
stumps, and rocks, which can trip children and adults. Check for trip hazards, such as the balance
beam support posts, or environmental trip hazards, such as rocks or roots in the play area. Make all
necessary improvements or repairs.
AFTER THE EQUIPMENT IS IN USE:
-Never add components not intended for use with this product.
-Never install other play equipment, fencing, landscaping, etc., that encroach upon the safety
zones of this equipment.
-Check overall stability and rigidity of all play equipment.
-Check for proper assembly, installation and ground anchoring.
-Check and re-tighten all fasteners after the first few days of use and again after three weeks of use.
Thereafter, exercise normal maintenance procedures. Use of a thread-locking compound on the
threads of bolts can prevent persistent loosening.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
Regularly inspect and maintain your playground equipment and its surrounding area to help ensure
the safety of the user. Proper maintenance of UPlayToday equipment includes using the
accompanying Playground Maintenance Checklist found in this booklet to identify areas requiring
repairs or replacement, and barricading the equipment to prevent use while corrections are being
made.
As the Owner/Operator of the equipment, you should establish and maintain detailed installation,
inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each public-use playground equipment area. Find
out if your playground has a designated official who periodically inspects the play equipment for
preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: replacing missing, broken or worn-out
components; securing hardware; checking for deterioration in the metal or plastic materials;
maintaining the proper depth of surfacing material; and cleaning up debris.
The following are some regular maintenance areas of note:
-Check for and repair damage caused by wear or vandalism, a major factor in injury causing
situations.
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