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This manual provides you with easy-to-follow instructions that will enable you to install the equipment correctly. Installing your own Ninja Course can be a simple and rewarding task and it is satisfying to be able to stand back when the job is finished and say “we did that!”...
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Monkey Bars ................11 Contents Monkey Spin Traverse ............11 Prepare the site ................1 Equipment required for installation ........1 Mountain Ascent ..............12 Check the contents of the crate ..........2 Pad ....................13 Securing the site while work is in progress ......
If you require advice, talk to one of our consultants. Some important things to remember are as follows: Ninja Course equipment is normally designed for installation on a flat level surface so you should ensure that your play area is prepared correctly.
Check the contents of the crate FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au In addition to the equipment itself, you should have the following: Plans of the Ninja Course 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 that fits onto your 3/8”...
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Reading the plans FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au You have been supplied with two types of plans, one showing the actual layout of the equipment and the other showing the position of the uprights. (See below for examples of both plans.) The upright plan contains several squares representing each upright and their locations corresponding with the uprights in the equipment layout plan.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Installation FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Uprights, Components 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 100mm x 100mm 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.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Flanges FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Many items connect to the uprights using moulded plastic flanges. These flanges will be included in the bolt packs. Square flanges are used on uprights that are square to the face of the platform.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Determining Spacing between Uprights FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Tape measure should also be used to check distances, allowing for movement in the flanges if they are not yet secured. Alternatively, a component (or components) laid on the ground could be used as spacers. The distances between most components (centre of uprights) are –...
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Fasteners FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au All holes in aluminium uprights require nutserts (threaded inserts fitted in the holes). Regular tri-lobes are used 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.
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FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE 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. FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au INSTALLATION MANUAL ELEVATE 19 October 2022...
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Installation – Components FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Arched Cargo Net The top of the top bars to be 2150mm for junior and 2350mm for senior from finished ground level. Attach top bars to uprights with Trilobes 20mm. Rail to top bars with standard flange connection.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Chain Traverse Requires platforms at each end. FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au The top of the frame to be 2150mm for junior and 2350mm for senior from finished ground level. Attach frame to uprights with Trilobes 20mm.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Horizontal Cargo Net Requires platforms at each end. Chains of ropes to brackets with standard chain housing connection. Brackets to platforms with Trilobes 20mm. Monkey Bars Check plan for item height. Attach frame to uprights with Trilobes 20mm.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Mountain Ascent FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Place the uprights on 1135mm square, with 2 of shorter uprights placed in diagonal. Check plan for positioning. Assemble the platform by joining the 4 sections with Trilobe 25mm, nut and security caps.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Assemble parts of the pad as FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au shown. Check the plan for the place and orientation of the holes in ground. Dig 600x600x600 holes, position the pads and concrete. Peg Diagonal Traverse...
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Platform FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au The top of the platform to be 300mm from finished ground level. Attach to uprights with Trilobes 20mm. Pommel The top of Pommel Hop 300 to be 300mm and...
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Rock Wall Attach the supporting vertical bars to the horizontal top and bottom ones and then the panels to the frame with Trilobes 20mm. Rise and attach to uprights with Trilobes 20mm.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Vertical Climbing Wall Double FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Attach horizontal bars to uprights with Trilobes 20mm. Join chain ends of ropes to top bars and flanges with standard chain housing connection. Bolt flanges to uprights with Trilobes 20mm.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Vertical Spider Wall FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au Place the uprights on 800mm square and 470x800mm as shown. Attach the platform (Elevate) to uprights. Attach pair of handgrip stripes to top of the panels, using 6mm Post Torx bolts and Cap Nuts.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Bolt The brackets for the safety panel to uprights with Trilobes 20mm, then the Aly boards to the brackets with Trilobes 20mm and Aly boards to platform with Trilobes 20mm from the platform side.
FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Start, Finish Signs Place the sign as per the plan with uprights on 1100mm FORPARK AUSTRALIA | www.forparkaust.com.au distance. The distance from under the sign to finish ground level should be 2100mm. Use B2 brackets, T Nuts and Trilobes 20mm to attach to uprights.
Any spare parts that may be required for your Ninja Course 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.
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FORPARK AUSTRALIA INSTALLATION MANUAL NINJA COURSE Check that a loose fill soft-fall surfacing is at the recommended depth, and top up if necessary. Check that a synthetic surface is in good condition and securely in place to provide impact absorption.
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