Attach Outdoor Swing Set
In addition to the seat and chain, the outdoor swing set also needs two 3/8 x 3-1/2-inch spring-loaded clips. If you have clips, you would need S-hooks here only if the clips will not fit through small chain links. Using large pliers, close the ends of the S-hooks tightly so that they cannot slip off the clips or chain. If you can’t close the S-hooks with large pliers, remove the clips from the eyebolts and use a hammer or vise to close them Outdoor swing set. Attach the seats to the chain with S-hooks (also closing them) or as directed by the manufacturer.
Proper position of all hardware will provide the best swinging motion for any outdoor swing set.
Install outdoor swing set seats just low enough so that your children’s feet can touch the ground (14 to 18 inches is usually ideal). You can add extra sets of S-hooks in the chain and then close them to allow easy raising or lowering of the seat by means of the spring-loaded clips. Be sure to close the S-hooks completely.