SMB Ben Nevis Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual Download Page 1

 

 

Technical Information 

 

Ben Nevis 
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Installation Instructions  

EN 1176-1 

Maintenance Instructions  EN 1176-1 

 

 
 
 
 

02.06.14 

 
 
General 

 

The operations described are to be carried out by a specialist. 
The rope netting pyramid should be fixed on foundations in accordance with the Technical Information

 

Dimensions

 

 

 

 

 

Effective space 

  8.20 x 8.20   m 

Drop 

 

1.50   m 

Minimum space    11.20 x 11.20   m 
Height 

 

5.80   m 

 
Age group 

 

 

 

 

 

5 years upwards

 

 
Number of users 

46 children

 

 
Maximum free drop height 

 

2.40 m 

 

 Figure 1                   Ben Nevis  

 

Ground quality 

 
With  regard  to  the  type  of  ground  in  the  play  area, 
please  refer  to  EN  1176-1.  According  to  this,  sand, 
wood  chips,  gravel  and  HIC-tested  synthetic 
protective surfaces are permitted. We recommend a 
covering  of  gravel  at  least  400  mm  thick  (grain  size 
2

–8 mm) or sand (grain size 0.2–2 mm). If you use a 

synthetic  protective  surfaces  it  must  be  sure  that all 
relevant parts for the maintenance (see maintenance 
instruction  on  page  5  and  6)  are  every  time 
accessibly. If necessary consult SMB.

 

 
Assembly tools 
 
Tools supplied: 

1 size 46 open-jawed spanner with extension

 

 
Additional tools required: 

 
1   cable pulley (10 kN tensile force) 

 

1   hemp rope, minimum D = 20 mm, length 

according to requirements 

 

1   crowbar 

           

 

usual tools (hammer, pliers, screwdriver etc.) 

 

Figure 2  

  View from above with safety area 

Summary of Contents for Ben Nevis

Page 1: ...round in the play area please refer to EN 1176 1 According to this sand wood chips gravel and HIC tested synthetic protective surfaces are permitted We recommend a covering of gravel at least 400 mm thick grain size 2 8 mm or sand grain size 0 2 2 mm If you use a synthetic protective surfaces it must be sure that all relevant parts for the maintenance see maintenance instruction on page 5 and 6 ar...

Page 2: ... foundation Anchorage B Mast plate Mast foundation Position of the eye bolts and the mast plate Minimum concrete quality for the foundations C20 25 B25 Setting time at least 8 days Amount of concrete required approx 5 8 m We assume that the foundation soil is organic soil Otherwise advice should be taken on possibly altering the size of the foundations All measurements in mm ...

Page 3: ...ng to the tip of the net A hemp rope is attached to the netting as a guide when threading though Once the mast has been threaded through place the mast cap in the mast raise the mast slightly by lifting it and support it temporarily on the tip In this position it should be ensured that the mast supports itself on the round plate of the mast plate Raising the mast When raising the mast it is essent...

Page 4: ...ting at each turnbuckle in each case a short piece must become strained till the final initial tension is achieved Ensure that the mast is in a vertical position Apply noticeable preliminary tension to the rope netting After tensioning the lock nut should be securely tightened Finally the safety ropes should be connected to the safety anchor loop via the clevises The first re tensioning of the spa...

Page 5: ...he mast cap it should be checked that the central markings on the mast rope are between the rope shackles All the anchoring cables should be checked The lock nuts should be tightened securely to the tension jacks The safety ropes should be connected to the thinner traction anchor loop via the clevis connection Check the preliminary tension of the Space Net and adjust tension if necessary Adjusting...

Page 6: ...t plate is positioned stably on the foundation and check for signs of corrosion Check the foundations for possible cracks in the concrete To do this the foundations should be exposed in the area of the tensioning anchors Please note The swaying of the mast tube is a static necessity and is therefore intentional In order to guarantee enjoyment when playing and a long life the rope Space Net should ...

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