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SAFETY & WARNINGS
Warning: Only for domestic outdoor use.
This playset satisfies all the requirements of the Australian standard
AS/NZS ISO 8124 and has been certified by an independent laboratory.
To guarantee safety, please give special attention to the assembly,
safety, and care instructions detailed in this document.
Important notice for timber care & maintenance
This product contains timber components that are naturally subject to deterioration in the
outdoor elements after years of exposure.
To combat the effects of outdoor exposure and greatly increase the lifespan of your play set
or cubby, we strongly recommend that you apply a protective coat of exterior grade lacquer
or oil to all timber parts upon first assembly. In order to best maintain the timber, we
recommend reapplying protective coats every 3-6 months.
Failure to care for your timber parts by applying protective lacquer or oil will greatly reduce
the lifespan of your product. For information on the most suitable exterior lacquer or oil,
please consult your hardware specialist.
Splits and Cracks
1. Splits and cracks will occur in timber as it expands and contracts with humidity and
temperature changes. They will occur particularly in the round pole timbers, but also
in square cut timber, and in both new and old sets. If the wood has a similar moisture
content to the natural surroundings, cracking is greatly reduced.
2. Whilst these can appear quite large and alarming, these cracks DO NOT affect the
strength, integrity, and durability of the play equipment. Splits or cracks over 10mm
should be considered dangerous as children could trap fingers within the openings –
tend to these large gaps immediately.
Prevention: Applying a timber preservative (such as oil, gel, or other suitable preservatives –
not included) can greatly help on preventing cracks and splits. Once it is applied, it can be
used to treat all exposed areas. However, this means that the outside of the wood may
have a higher moisture content. If it can be allowed to dry out slowly in more controlled
conditions, often taking up to three months, the end result will be a greatly reduced
incidence of cracking.
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