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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE...
- Page 2 AS 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 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Contents Prepare the site ................1 Panels (Under platform) ............17 Equipment required for installation ........1 Slat Panel ..................17 Mesh Panel ................... 17 Check the contents of the crate ..........2 Counting Panel ................17 Securing the site while work is in progress ...... -
Page 4: Prepare The Site
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE 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 4422:2016 “Playground surfacing –... -
Page 5: Check The Contents Of The Crate
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Check the contents of the crate In addition to the equipment itself, you should have the following:- FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Plans of the play structure Materials or packing list Tri-lobe driver (driver with a rounded triangular head which fits onto your ½” driver) Hex head allen keys (where required) Torx Driver (driver with a star shaped head which fits onto your 3/8”... -
Page 6: Reading The Plans
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Reading the plans You have been supplied with two types of plans, one showing the actual layout of the equipment and the other FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au showing the position of the uprights. (See below for examples of both plans.) The upright plan contains a number of squares representing each upright and their locations corresponding with the uprights in the equipment layout plan. -
Page 7: Installation
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Installation FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Uprights, Platforms and Fasteners Uprights are pre-drilled with holes corresponding to the components to be attached. Aluminium uprights have a threaded insert fitted to each hole. Each upright has a black plastic 75mm x 75mm cap inserted in the top and in the base. If the base caps have not been inserted already they will be supplied loose and should be inserted into the bottom of each upright before installing. -
Page 8: Flanges
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Flanges Many items connect to the uprights using moulded plastic flanges. These flanges FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au will be included in the bolt packs. Square flanges are used on uprights that are square to the face of the platform. Poly flanges are used when the upright is SQUARE FLANGE connected to the platform at an angle. -
Page 9: Determining Spacing Between Uprights
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Determining Spacing between Uprights Where handrails are used to determine the distance between platforms, a tape measure should also be used to FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au check distances, allowing for movement in the flanges if they are not yet secured. Alternatively, a platform (or platforms) laid on the ground could be used as spacers. -
Page 10: Fasteners
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Fasteners All holes in aluminium uprights require nutserts (threaded inserts fitted in the holes). Regular tri-lobes are used FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au when connecting to ‘T’ Nuts, Cap Nuts and nutserts. In some instances tri-lobe bolts will be replaced with Torx bolts. Both will do the same job. This will be particularly common where stainless steel fasteners are used. - Page 11 FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Please note that all S-Hooks should be fitted with the small loop attaching to the chain, and the large loop attaching to the connecting item (i.e. swing seat). FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE...
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Page 12: Installation - Playground Components
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Installation – Playground Components FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Access, Entrance Panels and Handgrips For the “Access Panel” use 10 tri- lobes 17mm (5 on each side). For the “Entrance Panel Frame” use S/S bolts 10x60 Post Torx with S/S Washer M10 attaching handgrips and frame on the same time. -
Page 13: Cargo Rope Nets
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Cargo Rope Nets Using platforms as a guide, determine the distance from FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au one platform to the next, dig holes for the uprights at the end of the handrails. (For exact distances see “Determining Distances between Uprights”... -
Page 14: Congo Net
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Congo Net Attach rails according to plan with 17mm tri-lobes to uprights. Rope ends FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au with chain to rails with 8x28 post torx. Standard connection of flanges to uprights. Bottom 2 ropes with eye nuts goes to platforms with square washer and 17mm tri-lobes from inside of platforms. -
Page 15: Grid Joiners
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Grid Joiners Using a platform as a guide to determine the distance from one platform to FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au the next, dig holes for the uprights at the opposite end of the handrails. (For exact distances see “Determining Distances between Uprights” at the front of this manual.) Place the uprights in the holes and ensure that their... -
Page 16: Ladder Wave
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Ladder Wave Locate the correct position to mark and dig the holes in ground and attach to the FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au platform using 17mm tri-lobes and T-nuts. Overhead Items (Monkey Bars, Wave Bars, Roman Rings, Challenge Rails and Hang ‘n’ Glides) Position the overhead item on the ground with the first end level with the uprights it will connect to. -
Page 17: Panels (Over Platform)
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Panels (Over platform) Slat Panel FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Attach support bracket to uprights with tri-lobes 20mm, then tri-lobes 17mm for the Aly boards and tri-lobes 17mm with Cap Nuts Di Cast for timber boards. -
Page 18: Entrance Tunnel Panel
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Entrance Tunnel Panel Attach bar to uprights with tri-lobes 20mm. Flange FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au panel to platform with tri-lobes 20mm and T nuts. Top panel and top of flange panel are attached to the bar with tri-lobes 20mm. -
Page 19: Mesh Panel
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Mesh Panel Attach to platform with tri-lobes 25mm and T Nuts. FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Attach support to uprights with tri-lobes 20mm. Attach panel to support with bolts 10x30 C/H, security caps and nuts. Rock Panel and Safety... -
Page 20: Panels (Under Platform)
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Panels (Under platform) FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Slat Panel Attach support bracket to uprights with tri-lobes 20mm, then tri-lobes 17mm for the Aly boards and tri-lobes 17mm with Cap Nuts Di Cast for timber boards. Use the same fittings for the lower bracket. -
Page 21: Clock, Kaleidoscope, Port Hole, Observation And Xylophone Panels
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Clock, Kaleidoscope, Port Hole, FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Observation and Xylophone Panels Attach to platform with tri-lobes 17mm and T Nuts and to uprights with bracket and tri-lobes 17mm (upright) and bolts 10x30 C/H, security caps and nuts (panel, using one of flange holes). -
Page 22: Pod Crossing
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Pod Crossing All parts with flanges are attached with FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au standard flange connection. Position the top bar on the ground with the first end level with the uprights it will connect to. Mark the spot for the next two uprights. -
Page 23: Pommel Joiners / Pommel Walkers
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Pommel Joiners / Pommel Walkers Position the top bar on the ground with the first end level with the FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au uprights it will connect to. Mark the spot for the next two uprights. -
Page 24: Rope Climber
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Rope Climber Attach top of rope ends to housings with 8x28 post torx and housings to FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au platform with square washer and 17mm tri-lobes. Attach low ends of the net to anchor using ‘S’ Hooks as shown. Pull the rope net away from the platform until ‘s’... -
Page 25: Rope / Scatter / Plank Walk / Plank Walk (Over 2M) / Ravine Bridge Joiners
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Rope / Scatter / Plank Walk / Plank Walk (Over 2M) / Ravine Bridge joiners FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Position the top bars on the ground with the first end level with the uprights it will connect to. -
Page 26: Roofs
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Roofs Raise the roof over the uprights and lower down, ensuring the orientation matches the plan. FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Curved Roof Use 10x60 Post Torx bolts to attach the roof. Pitch Roof 2 style of brackets are in use, one on flat corners and the other on tilted corners. -
Page 27: S" Climber
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE “S” Climber Locate the correct position to mark and dig the hole in ground and attach to the FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au platform using 17mm tri-lobes and T-nuts. 1200 and 1600 options have standard flange connections to uprights. -
Page 28: Spider Net
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Spider Net FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Use the top or bottom bar to determine the position of both upright holes. Dig the holes and insert the uprights ensuring that the under-side of the bottom bar will sit 50mm above the finished ground surface. - Page 29 FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE 1200 Spiral Slide – Right (Reverse Direction for Slide Left) Piece Number Description Cranking Steps Direction FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au elbow Clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise elbow Anti-clockwise 1600 Spiral Slide – Right (Reverse Direction for Slide Left)
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Page 30: Stairs
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Stairs Using the FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au handrails as a guide, determine the distance from one platform to the next, dig holes for the uprights at the end of the handrails. (For exact distances see “Determining... -
Page 31: Tube Net
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Tube Net Use standard flange connection to attach rail to uprights, according the FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au plan. Rope ends with chain to rail with 8x28 post torx. Standard connection of flanges to uprights. Bottom 2 ropes with eye nuts goes to platforms with square washer and 17mm tri-lobes from inside of platforms. -
Page 32: Tunnel Slide - Supports
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Tunnel Slide – Supports Check the plan for the position and number of FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au supports. Here is a list of support positions per individual slides: Tunnel slide 2400 – second flange, under Tunnel slide 1200/1600 35/45/90deg –... -
Page 33: Web Tunnels
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE the uprights on the connecting platform and attach the platform. Join the platforms with legs using 17mm tri-lobes and T-nuts from platform side. Assemble side panels to handrails FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au with bolts 10x25 C/H, nuts and security caps – panels with bolts on inside. Assemble the aluminium boards to legs with 40mm tri-lobes, or timber boards with 40mm tri-lobes, cap nuts di cast and washer ½”. -
Page 34: Before Leaving The Site
Any spare parts that may be required for your play equipment will be available through your local Forpark Australia branch, and our sales staff will be able to help you with any queries you may have regarding your equipment. -
Page 35: Routine Visual Inspection
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE Routine Visual Inspection Frequency – At least weekly. Daily inspections may be required where loose fill surfacing is used or in cases FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au where the equipment is subject to heavy use or vandalism. - Page 36 FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE 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. FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Surfacing & Equipment In addition to a detailed inspection of all areas covered in an “Operational Inspection”, the following...
- Page 37 Ph: (07) 3390 2188 www.forparkaust.com.au Copyright - © Forpark Australia 2019. All product, product specifications and data are subject to change without notice to improve reliability, function, design or otherwise. Every effort is made to ensure information contained in this catalogue is accurate E&OE.
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