Specifications
| FibarSystem
300
These specifications were current
at the time of publication but are
subject to change at any time without
notice. Please confirm the accuracy
of these specifications with The Fibar
Group LLC or its authorized representative
prior to installation.
FibarSystems® are
unique playground surface products, the
creation and origination of which are
covered by U.S. Patent Numbers 4,679,963;
5,026,207 & 5,076,726, owned by The
Fibar Group LLC. Award contractors must
obtain a license from The Fibar Group
LLC prior to construction.
FibarSystem 300 comes
with a 25-year warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS |
SYSTEM |
DESCRIPTION |
CRITICAL
HT. |
USE |
312 |
12" Fibar®,
FibarFelt®, FibarDrain®,
FibarMat ® |
12' |
Playground |
310 |
10" Fibar,
FibarFelt, FibarDrain, FibarMat |
12' |
Playground |
308 |
8" Fibar,
FibarFelt, FibarDrain, FibarMat |
10' |
Playground |
306 |
6" Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarDrain |
NA |
Jogging Track |
Depth measurements
are approximate after compaction. |
PART 1: GENERAL
A license
to construct a Fibar System according
to these specifications must first
be obtained from The Fibar Group
LLC, as licensor of patent rights
reflected in U.S. Patent
numbers 4,679,963; 5,026,207 and 5,076,726
and other patents pending.
Note: To
preserve warranty, FibarMat 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.
1.1 |
Provide
FibarSystem Playground Safety Surface
in areas indicated on plans. |
1.2 |
Provide safety
surface immediately after installing
playground equipment. |
1.3 |
FibarSystems,
FibarMats and FibarDrain are available
from Local Representative:
Name: |
__________________________________________ |
| |
|
Phone: |
__________________________________________ |
Or directly
from The Fibar Group LLC, Suite
300 , 80 Business Park Dr.
, Armonk , NY 10504 1705. You
can call 1-800-342-2721 or
(914) 273-8770 or email fibar@fibar.com. |
PART
2: MATERIALS
2.1 |
Provide
FibarSystem No. _____ (choose
system), Fibar Engineered Wood
Fiber to a compacted depth of approximately
___ inches over FibarFelt ® (100%
polyester, non-woven geotextile
fabric) and FibarDrain ® drainage
matrix (minimum flow rate of 10
gpm/ft). |
2.2 |
The
amount of Fibar Engineered Wood
Fiber necessary to provide the
approximate depth after compaction
is as follows:
Depth |
Quantity |
8" |
38
cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft. of playground
area |
9" |
42
cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft. of playground
area |
10" |
46
cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft. of playground
area |
11" |
48
cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft. of playground
area |
12" |
50
cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft. of playground
area |
|
2.3 |
Provide FibarDrain
6' apart over entire play area
and overlay with FibarFelt geotextile
fabric. |
2.4 |
Provide
one (1) FibarMat (minimum size:
36" x
36"x 1.5" with a 2" beveled
edge on all sides) under each swing
seat, tire swing, slide exit, and
sliding pole. Double and
triple slides may require multiple
FibarMats. Total quantity
required is _________. |
PART
3: QUALITY CONTROL
3.1 |
Surfacing
shall be IPEMA-certified Engineered
Wood Fiber. Standard wood chips,
bark mulch, or material manufactured
from recycled pallets will
not be acceptable. |
3.2 |
Supplier
must provide test results for Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber and FibarMats
for impact attenuation in accordance
with ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for
Impact Attenuation for Surface
Systems Under and Around Playground
Equipment. Results must
be provided for new material and
for 12-year old Engineered Wood
Fiber material. |
3.3 |
Testing
of Engineered Wood Fiber in accordance
with ASTM F 1292 must show G-max
values of less than 155G for
the 8" thick
system, or 120G for the 12" system
at 12’ drop heights, and
HIC values of less than 1,000 for
both new and 12-year-old material. |
3.4 |
Testing
of FibarMats
in accordance with ASTM F 1292
must show G-max values of less
than 200G, and HIC values of less
than 1,000 for a 3' drop height. |
3.4.5 |
Supplier
must provide test results for the
Engineered Wood Fiber in accordance
with ASTM F 2075 Specification
for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use
as Playground Safety Surface Under
and Around Playground Equipment. |
3.5 |
Supplier must
provide test results in accordance
with ASTM F 1951 Standard Specification for
Determination of Accessibility
of Surface Systems Under and Around
Playground Equipment. |
3.6 |
Supplier must
certify that the surface meets
the intent of the Americans
with Disabilities Act ( ADA
). |
3.7 |
Supplier
must provide written manufacturer’s
25-year warranty against loss of
resiliency, lifetime warranty on
FibarFelt fabric material. |
3.8 |
Supplier must
provide product liability insurance
certificate with project owner
named as certificate holder, prior
to delivery. |
3.9 |
In
Canada, supplier must meet CSA
guidelines. |
PART
4: INSTALLATION
4.1 |
Install
the FibarDrain, FibarMats, and
the Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber
in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and specification
drawings. |
4.2 |
Avoid
contamination of the Fibar Engineered
Wood Fiber with sand, gravel, mud,
or native soil. |
|
The Fibar
Group LLC is a member of IPEMA,
the International Play Equipment
Manufacturers Association. IPEMA
is a member-driven organization whose
mission is to assist in providing
creative, fun, and safe play environments
for children. |
© 2006
The Fibar Group LLC,
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,679,963; 5,026,207 & 5,076,726. |
