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Technical Information

EQUIPMENT QUALITY Our garden play equipment is designed to be sturdy and versatile to ensure long life, while maintaining the natural beauty and character of solid wood, blending into all types of gardens. All products comply with European Safety standards.   All wood is supplied from sustainable managed woodlands, and after careful selection the timber is machined to shape, then pressure treated and waxed, ensuring a long and durable life. We use the highest quality fixtures and fittings.  

SPECIAL SAFETY FEATURES All products supplied by Caledonia Play conform to European Safety Standard, EN71, and can carry the CE mark. The following safety features are incorporated in our products:,

- All swing ropes are 12mm thick.

- Swing seats are tested, 200kg place on the seat for 2 hours.

• - All swing pivot points are closed, with a D shackle and a locking nut.
• - All swing pivot points are bolted though the swing bar with double locking nuts.
• - All metal fixings are recessed into the timber.
• - "A" frame support legs are machined timber to 100mm in diameter.
• - Top swing bars are machined timber to 125mm in diameter
• - "A" frame supports can be adjusted to suit uneven ground.
• - All ladders and climbing frames have safety bushes between the rungs and stringers to prevent clothing being caught.
• - Ladder steps are 225mm apart to prevent children being caught in a fall.
• - Diagonal braces have 4 fixing bolts - restricting movement of the swing frames.
• - All fixing bolts are either 13mm or 17mm to gain strength and rigidity.
• - All timbers follow EC regulations regarding positioning and spacing to prevent body parts from getting stuck in constructions so are positioned greater than 20mm apart but not greater than 100mm, preventing trap points for fingers but restricting heads.
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WAXED WOOD All wood has been "waxed", making our play structures water resistant and more durable in all kinds of weather.  

ASSEMBLY Caledonia Play's modular, add-on design and interchangeable swing accessories allow our play structures to grow with your children. All play structures are delivered unassembled with assembly instructions and illustrations to assist you. We would advise that equipment is assembled by a minimum of 2 adults.

We do offer an assembly service and are happy to quote for this.

PRODUCT WARRANTY All products are sold with a one year guarantee. There is also a one year guarantee against manufacturing faults. There is an extended guarantee of five years against rotting timber and damage by insects. Proof of purchase must be provided by you.

Please see our on-line Terms and Conditions and further Legal Notices for more information