Description

This patent pending new generation swing is unique to anything now being sold in the playground industry. The dimensions of the seat are 24” x 6” x 5/16” or 28 ¼” hanger to hanger. The hangers are stainless steel. It is made of EPDM rubber and Kevlar. It has a Kevlar insert instead of a steel insert. It is cut resistant and stronger and lighter than steel.  You need to use a H172 shackle to connect the swing to the chain.  We have tested this swing to 10,000 pounds tensile strength. Traditional swing seats are built with a metal insert inside the rubber.  This is problematic in the event of vandalism or the rubber wearing due to high use, and the metal insert being exposed.  In the event that the kevlar insert in this swing seat is exposed, it is not able to harm children who use the seat. The swing also has stainless steel hangers. If you have a high use, high vandalism area, we would recommend this swing seat. Since it will last so long, it will save you costs overall in labor and replacement swings. Since we believe this swing is so much better than any other in the marketplace, we are offering a five year unconditional guarantee for this swing.

EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer is a synthetic rubber material which helps prevent crazing, cracking and oxidizing. Natural rubber is often made from recycled tires etc., and you are never sure what the actual rubber mixture is. It often wears off on children’s clothes. It cracks and crazes, making the seat unsightly and allowing moisture to get into the seat. This makes the seat deteriorate at a much quicker rate. Our seats are made of EPDM rubber that is made especially for our swing seats. The rubber does not rub off on children’s clothes, and the seats last much longer than natural rubber swings. Unlike seats made of polymer, seats made of EPDM rubber hold up well in extreme temperatures, both very hot and very cold.

An image showing an S140.
The S140 is 27 1/4″ long overall, and 24 9/16″ long not including the hardware. The seat is 6″ wide at it’s widest point. The hardware is about 1 3/8″ long overall, with an inner length of 59/64″, and an inner width of 1/2″.

Colors: Black

This seat is for children 4 – 12 years old only. This swing is intended for use by only one child at a time. Adults should supervise children at all times. Do not allow children to stand or kneel on seat or use unsafely. Do not allow it to be used if damaged. Do not use when wet. Instruct children not to wrap chains around top beam or twist chains. Tell children to watch for children and adults standing, walking or running close to moving swings and to stop swinging to avoid hitting them and causing injury. Tell children to hold chains tightly in each hand while swinging. Tell children not to exit the swing until it has stopped completely.

Compatible Parts
Swing Hanger Top Fastener Chain Bottom Fastener
SH105 H140 C100GLV H140
SH107 H145 C100SD H145
SH108 H150 C100SP H150
SH113 H155 C120 H155
SH114 H160 C150 H160
SH116 H165 C124 H165
SH117 H170 C125 H170
SH124 H171 C127 H171
SH125 H172 C128 H172
SH126 H173 C129 H173
SH127 C130
SH128 C131
SH129 C132
SH130
SH136
SH140
SH140A
SH142

*C128, C129, C130, and C131 require using an H140, H145, H170S, or H160 at both the top and bottom parts of the chain.

To connect the S140 to an 8′ frame it is recommended to have a 5 1/2′ length of chain to ensure proper spacing below the swing seat and the safety surfacing below. As the height of the swing frame increases the 5 1/2′ length of chain should increase proportionately i.e. a 10′ high frame should have a length of chain of 7 1/2′ for the S140.

IMPORTANT: Please read for important information. In this material we have tried to provide some requirements stated in the CPSC Handbooks, ASTM F2373-11, F1487-11 and F1148-09. However, we in no way intend for this to be a complete list of requirements. Also these publications are updated frequently with changes, therefore, you should read these publications yourself to determine if any part or installation could prove a danger to a child.

To help keep children safe from harm, review installation and maintenance instructions before installing equipment. These are located in the description of every product on our website. Download and print these instructions and keep in a safe place. Our website also has a “Product Testing Information” page. All products are tested for lead, phthalates and tensile strength. You can also call us at 1-800-227-7529 for more information or see http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf.

Installation: Our parts are sold as either replacement parts or components of a set, unless you are buying our Metal Frame Set, therefore these parts need to be installed according to the sets installation instructions. If the installation instructions differ from ours please contact us at 800-227-7529.

This swing is intended for children four years to twelve years old. Read all instructions before attempting assembly. To determine proper use zones needed for swing set consult Figure 23, Table 7 for commercial swing sets. For residential sets see spacing dimensions on Page 4 of the Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook. Install swing set where a child can easily be supervised.   Do not install playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing because wear and environmental factors can reduce their shock absorbing effectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are generally not adequate protective surfacing. Install your play equipment on level ground with adequate surfacing and anchoring. Use proper hardware, and tighten all connections.

This swing must be installed a minimum of 12 inches from resilient surfacing. On average, seats are 24” from resilient surfacing depending on the age of children. Install this swing where a child can easily be supervised and not in direct sun. Swings intended for the same age groups should be suspended from structures that are separate from those for other swings for different age groups, or at least suspended from a separate bay of the same structure. For instance, a full bucket swing should be in the same bay with another full bucket swing, not a full bucket and a strap seat in the same bay. To minimize the likelihood of children being struck by a moving swing, it is recommended that no more than two swings be hung in each bay of the supporting structure. The use zone for the swing should extend to the front and rear of the swing set, a minimum of twice the vertical distance from the top of the occupant’s sitting surface to the pivot point of the swing hanger. The use zone in front of and behind swings should never overlap with any other use zone. The use zone to the sides of a single-axis swing should extend a minimum of 6 feet from the perimeter of the swing. This 6-foot zone may overlap that of an adjacent swing structure or other playground equipment structure.

Warning on swing seat should be visible, so that the warning can be read easily. Measure each side of swing chain, so the swing hangs evenly. Attach the round part of a shackle or one end of S-hook through the stainless steel hardware on each end of swing seat, and then attach either other end of S-hook or pin of shackle to chain. Close according to Figure A1.19 for Fastening Devices. Make sure that fasteners are strong enough to support weight and use.   We suggest using shackles or 3/8” diameter S-hooks to connect chain to seat. WARNING: Once the S-hooks have been opened they will have to be replaced to avoid injuries from coming open and/or breaking. Try swinging seat without child in it first to make sure everything is working correctly before placing child in seat.

Protective surfacing that meets ASTM F1292 must be installed under swing set and extends at least six feet from the sides of the set and twice the height of the top bar in the front and back of swing set.  Protective surfacing is one of the most important things that you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious injuries.

The new CPSC standard states the owner/operator of the swing set needs to post warning signs outside the use zone that are readily visible to the intended viewer and alert them to the potential hazard in time to take appropriate action. This message may be on either a sign or label outside the use zone. Signs should be posted that state the appropriate age group for the swing set. Not for Adults. Adults should supervise children at all times. Do not allow children to stand on or use unsafely. Do not allow set to be used if damaged. Remove helmets, drawstrings or accessories around the neck which are all known to create head entrapment or entanglement hazards. Where applicable, Hot play surfaces are known to reach temperatures high enough to cause serious burns to children generally less than 4 years of age.

Specifications for all warning signs or labels should conform to ANSI Z535.1 and ANSI Z535.1 or ANSI Z535.1 in the following areas: legibility, type of lettering, clarity of message and symbol, color specifications and work message and visibility. The labels or signs should be durable and conform to UL 969. It has been and continues to be the responsibility of the owner/operator to replace signs or labels or both should they become illegible, destroyed or removed. Signs can be purchased at http://www.mindspring.com/~safetyplay/

Maintenance: At beginning and end of each play season and once a month during play season, check for sharp edges and/or cracks in rubber. Check for vandalism. Check for rusty or worn chain. Replace parts if necessary. Check to make sure S-hooks and/ or shackles are closed properly. Check resilient surfacing for appropriate depth and cleanliness. If you see wear on a swing, replace all swings purchased at the same time. Remove swings from set when temperature reaches zero or over 100°. Maintain detailed inspection and maintenance records for public-use playground equipment.

Any damage from vandalism, abuse or misuse VOIDS all warranties.

Weight (lbs) 5.3
Dimensions (in) 31 × 6 × 1 in