How to Install Sensory Swings
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Looking for an indoor swing? Many people feel it is one of the best investments they make for their home, clinic or school sensory space. How and where you hang your swing can make all the difference. For optimal security, safety and functionality, there are three different ways to hang an indoor swing– from the doorway, ceiling or a standing frame.
Types of Indoor Swing Suspension
How to Hang a Swing in a Doorway
The simplest way to install and remove a swing in the doorway is with a Doorway Bar. It’s a space-saving option that still allows for functional use of the door. Use it to suspend mostdouble-point suspension swings and easily switch out the swing whenever you want. In order to maintain the safety of your doorway swing, be sure it has two suspension points for back-and-forth swinging only.
How to Install a Swing in the Ceiling
If you want to use a single-point suspension swing,consider installing it from the ceiling. There are many different types ofswing hardwareavailable, so we recommend hiring a professional for the installation. Some potential installation points include exposed ceiling beams, hidden beams above a ceiling or steel beams found in many institutional buildings. You can learn more about themhere.
Indoor Swing Frames
Standing swing frames are a great option to use when you cannot suspend a sensory swing from the ceiling or install a doorway bar. These types of frames don’t require any permanent installation and come at a variety of price points. Choose your frame based on the footprint available for it, as well as what type of swings you plan to hang from it. Certain swing frames work for single and double-point suspension swings, whereas others will only accommodate one or the other.
How to Make an Indoor Swing Safe
Installing your swing safely is one thing, but you also need to ensure that there is sufficient clearance around the swing for safe use. Doorway swings must be narrower than the doorframe to avoid children hitting the doorway as they swing. For all swings, measure the distance between the floor and the bottom of the swing. There needs to be a minimum of 2 feet of clearance between them. You will also need full clearance around the floor perimeter of the swing.
Regularly check your swings and hardware for signs of wear and tear before use. Replace them as needed. Explore our variety of safety mats to find the right fit for underneath your swing!
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