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PLEASE
NOTE: In accordance
with standard design and construction
practices, The Fibar Group LLC and
its Representatives recommend using
the services of a certified engineer,
architect, or landscape architect who
is familiar with local soil and climate
conditions to evaluate and interpret
any information provided by The Fibar
Group LLC and its Representatives.
The Fibar Group LLC assumes no responsibility
for determining the size of the playground
or the safety zone between the equipment
and the border. Installer must
thoroughly examine the site and specifications,
carefully checking the dimensions before
starting work. All instructions are subject
to equipment manufacturer's installation
specifications. Read FibarSystem
100® Specifications,
Installation and Maintenance Instructions,
all available from The Fibar Group LLC,
1-800-342-2721 or (914) 273-8770 or your
local Fibar Representative.
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ABOVE-GROUND
INSTALLATION ONLY
- The area should
be well compacted and accurately
graded, especially in areas where
additional fill has been brought
in. It is not recommended that a
Fibar System be installed on a grade
greater than 10%. All roots,
stones, and vegetation must be removed.
- Layout should allow for water to
flow to a storm drain or similar device
to take water collected from playground
away from site.
- Install playground equipment.
- Cover sub-grade
with FibarFelt material. Overlap
all seams a minimum of 3". 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.
- Install FibarMat
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 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.
- Install retaining
border.
- IMPORTANT: With
an indelible marker, mark off all the legs
of the equipment with the
compacted System depth.
- 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
at finished edge of border. Feather
the edges to make a smooth transition
to existing grade or border.
- Hand rake for a perfectly smooth,
finished surface.
- After two weeks of active use, surface
should be raked again.
- CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones.
A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all
equipment with the exception of:
- Swings. A
use zone equal to 4 times the height
of the top rail is needed in front
of and behind swings (2 times in
front and 2 times behind).
- 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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Warning
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Incorrect
installation or maintenance, failure
to install all the material delivered,
failure to maintain the depth of
the Fibar System at the System
design depth, failure to use FibarMat ® wear
mats at slide exits, under all
swings and tire swings (except
enclosed or tot swings), other
wear areas (a wear area is any
area in the playground where the
surface depth falls below the System
design depth for the playground
surface), use of the Fibar System
and/or materials with others not
provided by The Fibar Group LLC,
abnormal use, lack of proper maintenance,
or vandalism can result in serious
injury or death. Be aware that
no playground surface can prevent
all accidents or injuries. |
Warning
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Winter Conditions. Should
there be moisture retention in the
Fibar System, it will freeze when
the temperature drops below the freezing
mark. Please check your surface frequently
in winter weather. When the surface
is frozen, the impact attenuation
properties of Fibar are lost and
for this reason, the play area should
not be used. |
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Reread the
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
periodically. If at any
time you are concerned about the
surface and its performance, please
contact us at 1-800-342-2721 or
(914) 273-8770. |
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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.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,679,963; 5,026,207 & 5,076,726.
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