MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS PLAYSET IS STAINED AT OUR FACTORY. STAINING IS NOT NEEDED AT THE TIME OF INITIAL ASSEMBLY.
Re-staining Information:
Pigmented, exterior, water repellent stains are recommended and will provide an excellent barrier against moisture
without hiding the natural wood grain or leaving a film that may later crack or peel.
We recommend that you apply stain according to the instructions and precautions recommended by the stain manufacturer.
It should take three or more quarts to cover your set.
Contact your local dealer or call Creative Playthings for our staining products.
All rungs are pre-finished at the factory and do not require any finishing at the time of initial assembly.
Do not paint, or varnish rungs or steps.
Avoid using finishes that create slippery surfaces.
Maintenance:
Wooden playground equipment will last for years with proper maintenance. Maintenance of the Playset finish will vary depending on weather climate.
As a safety precaution, check all hardware for tightness twice a month during use and at the beginning of each play
season. Tighten as required and specified in these instructions. Do not over tighten.
Check structure twice monthly during usage for any evidence of deterioration. If upon inspection, hardware has sharp
edges, rusted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure; replace them through Creative Playthings Customer
Service.
Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season.
The swings, trapeze, tent, rope ladders, and any other removable plastic accessories should be removed and taken indoors when outside temperatures drop below 32" F (0" C).
Wood will expand and contract as it adjusts to temperature changes and varying moisture conditions. Checks or cracks
are a natural characteristic of all wood and will not affect the strength or durability of the wooden components.
To maintain the finish of your set, a light sanding and an application of an exterior stain will repair scratches and prevent
wood from aging prematurely.
Finishes applied to ladder rungs must not create a slippery surface. Never varnish or paint! When refinishing rungs,
sand lightly and use an exterior stain or boiled linseed oil.
The wood parts of your Playset should never be disposed of by burning.
Dispose of all parts so as not to create a hazard.
Please refer to your owner's manual for more detailed information.
