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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL SUMMIT SUMMIT WWW.FORPARKAUST.COM.AU...
- Page 2 AS/NZS 4685.0.2017 Playgrounds and playground equipment – Part 1: Development, slide installation, inspection, maintenance and operation You may be interested to know that Forpark Australia is a family owned Australian company and that we are the largest in-house manufacturer of playground equipment in Australia.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Contents Prepare the site .................................. 1 Check the contents of the crate ............................2 Securing the site while work is in progress ........................2 Preparation for installation ............................... 2 Reading the Plans ................................3 Installation ................................... 3 Installing Footing Legs ............................... -
Page 4: Prepare The Site
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au PREPARE THE SITE Prior to any installation you should be familiar with the requirements of AS 4685 (Parts 1-6) – 2014 “Playground equipment – safety requirements and test methods” (particularly relating to fall zone requirements), AS/NZS 4422:2016 “Playground surfacing – specifications, requirements and test method”... -
Page 5: Check The Contents Of The Crate
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE CRATE In addition to the equipment itself, you should also have the following:- Plans of the play structure Materials or packing list Tri-lobe driver (driver with a rounded triangular head which fits onto your ½” socket) Post Torx Driver (driver with a star shaped head that fits into the ¼... -
Page 6: Reading The Plans
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au READING THE PLANS You have been supplied with a plan showing the Equipment Layout (as though looking down from above) actual layout of the equipment. The plan shows the position of each of the components in the structure and items attached on each level (1, 2 or 3 story structure). -
Page 7: Installing Structure
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Please, contact your local Forpark representative to confirm the correct footing size of your Summit installation. The depth of holes and concrete is constant. For different size footings, change is on the width and length of the concrete. - Page 8 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au 3. Join rings and chains of the access net. Access chain net has first and second open rings. Check plan for the orientation of the open rings. Attach rubber platforms to the platform frame.
- Page 9 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au 4, 5 4. Attach platforms and the access net to the platform frames according the level plan. Each platform frame weights 150kg and may need mechanical lifting aid. Two legs of the access rail are attached to the access flange and 2 legs to platform frame (require drilling and tapping).
- Page 10 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au 6. Attach the roof frame. Attach all windows and columns with uprights, on the opposite corner of frames on the ground. Attach the roof windows. 7. Build walls. 8. Attach walls. 9. Be sure all 7, 8...
- Page 11 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au 13. Make sure all columns and uprights are vertical, well connected and all frames are square.
- Page 12 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au 14. Use the holes on roof to remove crane ropes. 15. Climb to the first level and assemble according to the plan the access to level 2. Do the same for level 3. Platform frames need drilling and tapping for rope end flanges and plastic panels.
- Page 13 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Below is the list of the variety of slides (straight slides are excluded, as all tube seams are top and bottom). Slide Level 1 Right Spiral (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown) Piece Number...
- Page 14 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Slide Level 3 Right Spiral (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown), (tube windows facing up) Piece Number Description Cranking Steps Direction elbow Clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise elbows Anti-clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise...
- Page 15 FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Slide Level 3 Right Curved (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown), (tube windows facing up) Piece Number Description Cranking Steps Direction elbow Clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise elbows Clockwise elbow Left Exit Sections Anti-clockwise Use the crane to lift into position. Attach all slides to walls from inside the structure, using ST Bolt 10x60 H/H into welded nut on tube bracket.
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Page 16: Tube Joiner
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au TUBE JOINER Equipment Layout (as though looking down from above) The distance between the cubes of both structures needs to be 3000mm (legs 2350mm) and offset of 1100mm. Tube joiner can be on levels 2 and 3. The... -
Page 17: Before Leaving The Site
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au BEFORE LEAVING THE SITE Check that all bolts are tightened. Check that all concrete footings are 300mm below the finished surface level where loose-fill material is used. Check that the structure is solid with all uprights secure in the ground. -
Page 18: Routine Visual Inspection
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au ROUTINE VISUAL INSPECTION Frequency – At least weekly. Daily inspections may be required where loose fill surfacing is used or in cases where the equipment is subject to heavy use or vandalism. Surfacing Check that the soft-fall surfacing area is free of debris and contamination. -
Page 19: Operational Inspection
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au OPERATIONAL INSPECTION Frequency – Every one (1) to three (3) months, depending on the level of use. Equipment subject to heavy use or vandalism may need to be inspected more frequently. Any problems identified should be addressed on a priority basis taking into account any safety implications. -
Page 20: Comprehensive Inspection
FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION Frequency – Annually. On a yearly basis it is advisable to have your equipment checked by someone who is qualified in playground equipment maintenance, or by an engineer. Surfacing & Equipment In addition to a detailed inspection of all areas covered in an “Operational Inspection”, the following checks should be made. - Page 21 Ph: (07) 3390 2188 Fax: (07) 3390 2133 Fax: (07) 3390 2133 forparknt@forparkaust.com.au forparkqld@forparkaust.com.au © Copyright 2018. All designs in this catalogue are copyright and remain the property of Forpark Australia. Forpark Australia reserves the right to change designs and colours WWW.FORPARKAUST.COM.AU...
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