Installation Guidelines
Model ZZCHGUID
ECN 1538
Page 2 of 14
USE ZONE INFORMATION:
Refer to the applicable standard for your location. The master structure drawing
will show use zones and critical fall heights for the equipment.
ASTM
•
The overall use zone measurements for composite play structures should
extend a minimum of 72 inches from its perimeter; dimensions and configuration
of the use zone are dependent upon the types of included play equipment.
•
If the stationary play equipment contains a slide (or slides), the use zones of
the slide (or slides) may
not
be overlapped by the use zones of adjacent play
equipment.
•
The use zone in front of the slide exit shall be a minimum of 72 inches and
shall not exceed 96 inches. The use zone shall be measured from the end of
the slide and equal the vertical measurement as measured from the highest
point of the sliding surface to the protective surfacing at the slide exit.
Example:
If the highest point of the sliding surface is 73.5 inches, the use zone
in front of the slide exit should measure 73.5 inches.
CSA
•
The overall use zone measurements for composite play structures should
extend a minimum of 1800 mm from its perimeter; dimensions and configuration
of the use zone are dependent upon the types of included play equipment.
•
If the stationary play equipment contains a slide (or slides), the use zones of
the slide (or slides) may
not
be overlapped by the use zones of adjacent play
equipment.
•
A no-encroachment zone is also required for the exit of slides over 48" (1220
mm) in height. In addition to the use zone measurement at the runout of the
slide, the no-encroachment zone will extend an additional 1800 mm and may
not
be overlapped by the use or no-encroachment zones of adjacent play
equipment.
•
The use zone in front of the slide exit shall be a minimum of 1800 mm and
shall not exceed 2400 mm. The use zone shall be measured from the end of
the slide and equal the vertical measurement as measured from the highest
point of the sliding surface to the protective surfacing at the slide exit.
Example:
If the highest point of the sliding surface is 1870 mm, the use zone
in front of the slide exit should measure 1870 mm.
EN
•
For areas complying with the European Standard (EN-1176 / EN-1177), the
use zone at the end of the slide runout will be at least 2000 mm for Type 1 slides.
There is also a free space of 1000 mm on either side of the slide bedway.
• The use zone (impact zone) is a minimum of 1500 mm and will increase as
the critical fall height exceeds 1500 mm. A formula to calculate the impact zone
for higher fall heights is: 2/3
y
+ 500 mm, where
y
equals the highest critical fall
height for the component.
FOOTINGS
•
For In-ground Footing Installations (See Pages 4-6)
, excavate the holes as
shown in the footing detail. If a level and clear site cannot be obtained, adjust the
depth of footing to maintain a level footing base. If soil conditions are loose or
unstable, a larger diameter footing may be required. Inquire with local contractors
for appropriate recommendations. Be sure the concrete that might have splashed
onto the unit is washed off before it dries. Allow concrete to harden 72 hours
before allowing your structure to be used.
Assemble the entire structure before
pouring concrete unless specifically instructed to do so in the installation
instructions.
•
For Surface Mount Footing Installations, see page 7
.