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Specifications
| FibarSystem
100
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 one
or more patents owned by The Fibar Group LLC.
Award contractors must obtain a license from
The Fibar Group LLC prior to construction.
FibarSystem
100 comes with a 15-year warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS |
SYSTEM |
DESCRIPTION |
CRITICAL
HT. |
USE |
112 |
12" Fibar®, FibarFelt®, FibarMat ® |
12' |
Playground |
110 |
10" Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarMat |
12' |
Playground |
108 |
8" Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarMat |
10' |
Playground |
106 |
6" Fibar, FibarFelt |
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
and FibarMats
are available
from Local Representative:
Name: |
__________________________________________ |
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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)
(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 |
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2.3 |
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 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
15-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 FibarFelt, 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. |
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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. |
© 2006
The Fibar Group LLC,
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,679,963; 5,026,207 & 5,076,726. |
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