Children now love outdoor sports, and swings are particularly popular with them. However, if there is a swing in the parents' yard, but we need to move, the swing should also be moved. The following is a detailed guide on how to move a swing set.
Safety Guide for Moving Swings
Tool List and Labor Arrangement
The tools we use to move the swings require wrenches, screwdrivers, levels, lifting equipment forklifts, rags, gloves, knee pads, warning signs and other tools, and then at least 2-3 people collaborate, 1 person is responsible for operating the tools, and 1-2 people are responsible for stabilizing the main body of the swing to prevent it from tipping over. If the swing is a concrete base or weighs more than 200kg, we need to contact the engineering team to dismantle it with professional equipment. Do not force manual transportation.
Separating the swing
First, we need to remove the debris on the swing seat, then find the connection point between the swing bracket and the ground base, loosen and remove the bolts with a wrench, and record the bolt position for subsequent installation; the welding point needs to be carefully cut with a cutting machine. At this time, we need to wear goggles to avoid sparks. Finally, before removing the bolts, use a jack or wooden square to support the bottom of the bracket swing to ensure that the bracket is stable during the disassembly process to avoid collapse due to imbalance of the center of gravity.
How to transport a swing set?
If it is a small swing, we need 2-3 people to lift the bottom of the bracket together and slowly move it to the target position. Pay attention to the flatness of the ground to avoid bumping the bracket or the rope. For large swings, we must use a forklift or crane to hook the center of gravity of the bracket, check the load-bearing capacity of the rope before lifting, and slowly move it to the designated area. The ground needs to be covered with wooden boards for anti-slip. Finally, we use foam pads to wrap the bracket welding, etc. during transportation to prevent the swing from rubbing and causing paint to fall off or structural damage. Attention! Avoid moving the swing on rainy and windy days to prevent the ground from being slippery or the equipment from being blown down by the wind.
Fixing and installing the swing
We first need to mark the base screw holes of the swing at the target position, and use a level to calibrate the flatness of the ground. If the ground is uneven, use cement or steel plates to raise and level it. Then align the bracket with the base hole, insert the expansion bolts and tighten them initially, ensure that the bracket is vertical, reconnect the seat and the rope, and check that the rope length is consistent to prevent the swing from tilting. Finally, we use a wrench to tighten the bolts in diagonal order, and apply lubricating oil to the rope pulley and seat connection shaft to reduce the friction noise of the swing. Attention! Do not let children get close when installing the swing to prevent parts from falling and being injured during disassembly.
Check the stability of the swing
To check the stability, we can shake the bracket hard to check if there is any shaking, and then press the seat to confirm that there is no looseness or abnormal sound at the rope connection. Then let the staff sit lightly on the seat and shake the swing slowly to test whether the swing is stable. Site cleaning and finishing
After all the work is completed, we should clean up the tools and debris on site, wipe the dust on the surface of the bracket with a rag, apply anti-rust paint on the bolts, post a "maintained" sign and mark the date.
The above are the specific steps on how to move the swing. I hope it will be helpful to you. At the same time, if you also need to buy swing amusement equipment, we can provide you with high-quality and low-cost swings. At the same time, we also have a professional team to answer your questions. Come and contact us for a quote.
