Swing - Disabled
The Swing is a playground classic and this particular design is ideal for very small children or children with disabilities. You will need 2.5” 3mm mild steel pipe, 2” galvanised pipe, swing hangers, chain, rubber matting, seats, metal and budget paint. You will also need to cement in the foundations of the swings. Make sure you have at least 1.5 metres of space either side of the swings and at least 3 metres in front and behind.
Per Swing 2.5” 3mm, mild steel pipe 2” 3mm galvanised pipe Medium chain 2.5” wireless tyre treads Swing hangers 3” bolts
Amount 65ft 10ft 7m 18 x 4.5ft, 9 x 7.5ft 2 120
How to build 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Weld the seat frame and attach the rubber matting. Weld the frames to the measurements in the diagrams. Make sure that there are no sharp edges. Dig the foundations as shown in the diagram. Place the swing in the foundations and make sure it is level on all axes. Before cementing in the frame, sand and paint with undercoat the section of metal that will be going in the foundation. 7. Cement in the frame. 8. Attach the swing hangers as shown in the diagram. 9. Hang the chains and weld to the seat. 10. Paint. Colour Scheme Paint the uprights of the A frame one colour either green or blue. Paint the crossbar and the crossbar of the A frames purple (to match with green) or yellow (to match blue). Paint the seat frame the same colour as you have painted the crossbars.
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Foundations
X marks the centre of the foundation and where the leg should go. 30” deep
18”
18”
9.5ft
3ft
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