The inclusive wheelchair swing is designed to enable school children to safely enjoy the freedom of swinging without having to leave their wheelchair. The platform is easily accessed facilitating integrated and independent play.

Specification

  • Constructed from powder-coated galvanised stainless steel

  • TUV tested to 2000kg

  • Gondola has 2 16mm ropes with plastic endings to move the swing

  • Aluminium plate 300 mm entrance ramp / platform

  • 3 shock absorbers

  • 2 gas springs

Dimensions

  • Size: 2.87 x 1.89m

  • Area: 7 x 5m

  • Height: 2.61m

  • Safety area: 7 x 5m

  • Free fall height: 1.13m

Safety features

  • A lock prevents the swing being used in an uncontrolled manner by unauthorised persons

  • Skid-free access ramp

  • Damping cylinder protecting against excessive movement of the swing

  • Hoop blocking the ramp opening while swinging

  • Bumpers protecting persons approaching the swing in the gondola’s movement area

Options

Key and lock system (extra cost)

Surfacing

Caledonia Play can also provide detailed information about the best safety surfacing options for playgrounds including installation costs.