A. IN-GROUND
INSTALLATIONS
1. Excavate
area 8 (for 8" System)
or 12" deep (for 12" System)
with a minimum 1% downward grade to
ensure proper drainage to FibarDrain® strip.
It is not recommended that a FibarSystem
be installed on a grade greater than
10%. All roots, stones,
and vegetation must be removed.
2. The area should
be well compacted and accurately
graded, especially in areas where
additional fill has been brought
in.
3. Cut a trench
2" wide by 6" deep
all along the inside edge perpendicular
to the grade and install the FibarDrain
strip. Connect low end of FibarDrain
strip to storm drain or similar device
to take water collected from playground
area away from site.
B. IN-GROUND
(cont.) AND ABOVE-GROUND INSTALLATIONS
4. Install playground
equipment.
5. Install retaining
border if required.
6. Cut FibarDrain
strips and lay them on 6' centers
in direction of grade.
7. Cover
sub-grade and the drainage trench with FibarFelt® material. Allow
a 3" overlap at all seams.
Make sure to cover the trench and FibarDrain® in
step #3 (if applicable). It
will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt
to fit around the footings of the
equipment. Where
possible, overlap all slits with
next piece of FibarFelt.
8. Install FibarMat® rubber
wear mats on top or in the middle
of Fibar wood fiber or under the Fibar
(on top of FibarFelt
material). |
To
preserve your warranty, FibarMat rubber
wear mats must be installed under all
swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They
should also be installed at other excessive
wear areas, including sliding poles. FibarMat® wear
mats are available through your local
Fibar Representative.
9. IMPORTANT: With an indelible
marker, mark off all the
legs of the equipment with
the compacted System design depth.
10. Spread Fibar wood fiber using a
Bobcat or a small front end loader. Operator
should be careful not to travel on
the FibarFelt or turn sharply on the
Fibar. It
will also be necessary to use hand
labor to spread. To allow for natural
compaction, we supply additional material. Important: Install
all the material delivered. The
Fibar may be several inches above grade
or border until it compacts. Feather
the edges to make a smooth transition
to existing grade or border.
11. Hand rake for a perfectly smooth,
finished surface.
12. After two weeks of active use,
surface should be raked again.
13. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones.
A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all
equipment with the exception of:
a. Swings. A use zone equal
to 2 times the height of the top
rail is needed in front of and 2 times
behind swings (2 times in front and
2 times behind).
b. Slides. A use zone equal
to the height of the slide plus
4 feet, extending a minimum of 6 feet,
is needed in front of slide exits.
For complete information on use
zones, contact CPSC and ASTM or contact
your local Fibar Representative.
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