Editing How to Anchor a Swing Set (section)

== Installation Steps ==

1. Prepare the site:
   - Clear debris and level the ground
   - Add protective surfacing like rubber mulch or sand1<ref name="ref15">15</ref>

2. Position the swing set and mark anchor points[4]

3. Install anchors:
   For ground/screw-in anchors:
   - Dig holes 12-18 inches deep at a 45° angle toward the swing set
   - Insert anchors and drive them in with a sledgehammer or tool[5]

   For concrete anchors:
   - Dig holes 36 inches deep or below the frost line
   - Mix and pour concrete
   - Insert J-bolts into wet concrete, ensuring they're centered and plumb[14]

4. Attach swing set to anchors:
   - Align swing set legs with anchors
   - Secure using provided hardware, ensuring a tight fit5<ref name="ref14">14</ref>

5. Check stability and levelness[15]