Maintenance Instructions Moments / Bloqx / Story Makers
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1. e Handholds and footholds 0 0 000 eee eee PBC Das ga ad vent denad gaia MDS oe bape ee oe ee Multi spring products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following Blue clamps inthe spring 0 cee eee eee ee es do e Blue handhold and foothold bars 0 0000 ee eee Bolts that hold the platform and wood beams fixed to the spring constructions e Breakage of red spring lock 1 0 cc ee e Bolts on moving fittings in spring units e Examination of shock absorbers for rust and functional performance Slides with or without ladder Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Ladder platform and safety panel 00 00 0c ee ee E ooo o e Burrs or other protruding parts on the surface of the slide which can injure children e Fasteners on the sides of plastic and steel slides Water play equipment Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following Loose fitting joints on water supply and water hoses e Plastic tubs moving water pipes funnels and other moving parts Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 14 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living MONTHLY SEASONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED Play houses play castles play sculptures and other themed play products YES NO Check tighten repair and if ne2. F1292 impact performance 1 Handbook for Public Playground Safety U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington DC 20207 2 American Society for Testing and Materials F1292 100 Barr Harbor Dr West Conshocken PA 19428 Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 37 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Surfacing ASTM F1487 Definitions used Clause 3 1 12 Fall height The vertical distance between a designated play surface and the protective surfacing beneath it For further information see KOMPAN catalogue technical information Clause 3 1 8 Designated play surface Any elevated surface for standing walking sitting climbing or a flat surface greater than 2 inch wide having less than 30 degree angle from horizontal Poorly maintained surfacing can lead to serious accidents Therefore regular equipment inspection should include an inspection of the protective surfacing to ensure it is intact and at the correct depth and further without extraneous materials Reference is made to ASTM Clause 13 2 1 and 13 2 2 This product was referred to as Wood Mulch in previous versions of this KOMPAN handbook The term Wood Chips more accurately describes the product This product was referred to as Uniform Wood Chips in previous versions of this KOMPAN handbook In the playground industry the product is more commonly known as Engineered Wood Fibers
3. This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6 inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples produced by four manufacturers The tests reported critical heights which varied from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet It is recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective surface request test data from the supplier showing the critical height of the material when it was tested in accordance with ASTM F1292 TABLE 1 CRITICAL HEIGHTS in feet OF TESTED MATERIALS ASTM MATERIAL UNCOMPRESSED DEPTH A Wood Chips Double Shredded Bark Mulch Engineered Wood Fibers Fine Sand Coarse Sand Fine Gravel QN eq sd o door Medium Gravel 5 ds 14 6 414 Ss Shredded Tires 10 12 This product was referred to as Wood Mulch in previous versions of this handbook The term Wood Chips more accurately describes the product This product was referred to as Uniform Wood Chips in previous versions of this handbook In the playground industry the product is more commonly known as Engineered Wood Fibers This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6 inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples produced by four manufacturers The tests reported critical heights which varied from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet It is recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective surface request test data from the supplier showing the critical height of th
4. and black A comprehensive user manual and safety data sheet will accompany the repair paint Please contact your local KOMPAN consultant for further information and instructions Identification Do Nuts All KOMPAN products come with two identification Do Nut labels to be placed inside two Do Nut caps according to specification The following information appears from the Do Nuts No 1 Production week Production year Product number No 2 KOMPAN address subsidiary or importer in the country concerned gt 100 42 A i N It is of vital importance that this information is given when A1003 picid aia making a complaint or ordering spare parts FUNLAND TEL w y i NE Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 12 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Very Important Do not use synthetic or mineral oils or petroleum based products on components of plastic or synthetic rubber to refresh their visual appearance Using oil burn products will degrade the surface and such damages are not covered by our warranty DAILY WEEKLY INSPECTION CHECK LIST Photocopy this form for your daily weekly inspection The daily weekly inspection is primarily a visual check of all types of equipment Above all the inspection should include equipment with moving parts which tend to be worn down Inspection should be carried out more frequently in heavily used playgrounds Check tighten repa
5. swing suspensions and swing seats due to vandalism e Wear of swing chains and swing ropes Fasteners on swing seats Foundation stability e Paris that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism NOTE When a chain link or forked bolt is worn through 50 the part must be replaced Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 9 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM Pant Playful Living Combinations and play ships Dr i Fall E a e TZ l i k E amp TA A 7 2 a 1 i a Em es E r F AYI lft i Tag ra PLAY HOUSES PLAY TOWERS AND BRIDGES Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following parts e Do nuts bolts and fittings e Floors platforms and roof panels wear and rot e Steps and handrails on bridges e Fasteners on crossbars e Blue bars cracks or fractures LADDERS ETC Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following parts e Do Nuts bolts and fittings e Steps rungs and handrails e Steps side beams and handrails splinters and sharp edges TEN E rss q HY Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 10 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM pant Playful Living NET CONSTRUCTIONS Be particularly careful when inspecting net constructions They do not need to be replaced when steel wire becomes visible but when the steel wire is worn t
6. the following parts e Wear on net strands Ensure that net connectors and thimbles are intact and correctly positioned Thimble fasteners on the posts crossbar platform and floor Bloqx e Do Nuts bolts and fittings Handholds and footholds CHECK LIST Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 15 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Photocopy this form for your annual inspection ANNUAL INSPECTION Cleaning e Wash all painted KOMPAN panels at least once a year Equipment installed below trees or other vegetation should be cleaned more frequently Use only water and mild soap e Clean the painted KOMPAN panels of any graffiti Do not use toxic or strong chemicals Please contact your local KOMPAN consultant for informationon suitable products YES NO Single spring products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Rust on painted springs and other painted metal fittings pf e Fastening and stability of the foundation Multi spring products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Rust on the painted springs metal fittings and galvanised parts e Slot screws On SeatS 1 0 nana ee e Foot support for wear or breakage 000 c eee eee e Fasteners on the foundation 0000 cece eaeee e Foundation stability 0 0 2
7. Maintenance Instructions Moments Blogx Story Makers Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 1 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Maintenance Instructions INTRODUCTION RESILIENT SURFACING TABLE DAILY WEEKLY INSPECTION MONTHLY ANNUAL INSPECTION Cleaning To check wood posts for deterioration Single spring products Multi spring products Slides with or without ladder Water play equipment Play houses play castles play sculptures and other themed play products Swing frames and swing seats Combinations and play ships Play Houses Play Towers and Bridges Ladders etc Net Constructions DAILY WEEKLY CHECKLIST MONTHLY SEASONAL CHECKLIST ANNUAL CHECKLIS lic cnectawecsesesananmonccsscecentassenaneenamnnannsnsneancacieusmmessatescesscnrsan DISPOSAL GUIDELINES MAINTENANCE RECORD Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 2 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Introduction KOMPAN A S carefully designs and manufactures its products with state of the art safety features to withstand years of hard play As the owner you are responsible to maintain the product and the Surroundings to ensure safety To protect children s safety each product and the surrounding area must be periodically inspected and maintained to ensure safe trouble free performance This instruction booklet provides a checklist for scheduled inspections and maintenanc
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9. cc eee eee e Steps rungs and handraills 0 0 0 0 eee ee e Steps side beams and handrails splinters and sharp edges Net Constructions Be particularly careful when inspecting net constructions They do not need to be replaced when steel wire becomes visible but when the steel wire is worn through becomes frayed replacement should be carried out immediately Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following parts e Wear on net strands The individual strands can be replaced using a special tool Ask your local KOMPAN consultant Ensure that net connectors and thimbles are intact and correctly positioned e Thimble fasteners on the posts crossbar platform and floor rT Bloqx e Fastening and stability of the foundation FT General Guidelines for disposal Materials that should be collected for recycle Stainless steel Aluminum PE polyethylene all types Materials that should be incinerated at high temperature industrial incineration HPL High Pressure Laminate Plywood PUR Polyurethane Other plastic types Materials that should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations Pressure treated wood Galvanized steel Painted or powdercoated steel Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 17 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Site Location Structure Maintenance Record RR RR RR O A RR RR O RR R
10. cessary replace the following e Do Nuts bolts and fittings 00 0 ccc eee eee eee ee ee e Floors platforms climbing ladders etc and roof panels Swing frames and swing seats Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Fasteners on the swing crossbars to side panels e Fasteners on the side panels to postS 000 0s e Rust and wear to swing suspension shackles and forked bolts e Wear of swing chains and swing ropes 2005 e Fasteners on swing seais naana aaa es NOTE When a chain link or forked bolt is worn through 50 the part must be replaced COMBINATIONS AND PLAY SHIPS Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following parts Play Houses Play Towers and Bridges e Do nuts bolts and fittings 0 0 0 0 cee eee e Steps and handrails on bridges 0 0 c eee eee e Fasteners on crossbars 1 ee Ladders etc e Do Nuts bolts and fittings 0 0 cee eee e Steps rungs and handraills 2 0 0c e Steps side beams and handrails splinters and sharp edges Net Constructions Be particularly careful when inspecting net constructions They do not need to be replaced when steel wire becomes visible but when the steel wire is worn through becomes frayed replacement should be carried out immediately Check tighten repair and if necessary replace
11. e material when it was tested in accordance with ASTM F1292 Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 4 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Daily Weekly Inspection The daily weekly inspection is primarily a visual check of all tyoes of equipment Above all the inspection should include equipment with moving parts which tend to be worn down Inspection should be carried out more frequently in heavily used playgrounds Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Product paris that have loosened e Bolts that have loosened e Do Nut caps that have come off Moving parts Particular attention should be paid to swing frames chain links shackles swing suspensions When a chain link or forked bolt is worn through 50 the part must be replaced Ropes on Sandworks and net strands on climbing nets for wear Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism K cS a i 1 a a as a 6 X a ZL Monthly Seasonal Annual Inspection Cleaning It is recommended to clean the equipment in connection with the monthly seasonal inspection e Brush and clean play houses play towers bridges Sandworks sand towers and other products where there is a tendency for soil sand and pieces of bark to gather Keep panels free of soil sand pieces of bark etc Keep panels in the area around the protective su
12. e on daily weekly monthly seasonally and annual intervals If your KOMPAN product is used heavily it may require more frequent attention Concerning records F1487 Clause 13 3 The owner operator shall establish and maintain detailed installation inspection maintenance and repair records for each public use playground equipment area KOMPAN s guarantees are conditional on the products being maintained in accordance with this manual WARNING Failure to follow these maintenance and inspection instructions could result in unsafe conditions on and around the products which could lead to serious physical injury KOMPAN cannot be responsible for any injuries or damages that result from failure to follow these instructions WARNING Installation over a hard surface such as concrete asphalt or packed earth may result in serious injury or death from falls A protective surface must be installed beneath and around all play equip ment to reduce the likelihood of injuries due to accidental falls Protective surfacing under and around KOMPAN equipment should comply with the recommendations of the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines After installation the surfacing should comply with the impact performance specifications of ASTM F1292 Continued and periodic maintenance is required to maintain the proper depth of protective surfacing in compliance with the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines as well as ASTM
13. ee ee Slides with or without ladder Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Rust on the underside of the slide surface e Foundation stability 0 0 2 0 ees Water play equipment Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Rust on bolts painted metal parts and galvanised pillars FT Play houses play castles play sculptures and other themed play products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Rust on painted fittings and galvanised pillars fT Swing frames and swing seats Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Breakage of swing suspensions and swing seats due to vandalism fF e Foundation stability 0 0 0 0 0 cee eee NOTE When a chain link or forked bolt is worn through 50 the part must be replaced COMBINATIONS AND PLAYSHIPS Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 16 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following parts Play Houses Play Towers and Bridges e Floors platforms and roof panels wear and rot e Blue bars cracks or fractures 2 0 0 0c eee eee Moving parts such as binoculars compass telegraph sand wheel and rope for Sandworks Ladders etc e Do Nuts bolts and fittings 0 0 0
14. hrough becomes frayed replacement should be carried out immediately Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following parts Agzat HED e Wear on net strands Ensure that net connectors and thimbles are intact A a EEN E and correctly positioned oOo Ff e Thimble fasteners on the posts crossbar platform and floor Bloqx Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Do Nuts bolts and fittings Handholds and footholds e Fastening and stability of the foundation Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 11 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Repair paint We recommend that edges and surfaces be painted when the paint is damaged or worn off Wear and damage of the painted panels varies a great deal from one playground to another As a result a fixed schedule cannot be given for how often painting should be performed TOUCH UP PAINT Type 1 Touch up paint is available in spray tins of 0 4 litre and can be ordered in all KOMPAN colours A comprehensive user manual and safety data sheet will accompany the touch up paint REPAIR PAINT Type 2 For large repair jobs such as repainting whole panels KOMPAN offers a one component repair paint which comes in tins of 0 5 litre It is available in the most commonly used KOMPAN colours red yellow orange blue brown
15. ir and if necessary replace the following e Product parts that have loosened 2 ce es e Bolts that have loosened 2 cc eee e Do Nut caps that have come Off 2 20 0 ee Moving parts Particular attention should be paid to swing frames chain links shackles swing suspensions When a chain link or forked bolt is worn through 50 the part must be replaced 0 cee ee e Ropes on Sandworks and net strands on climbing nets for wear e Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism Other items Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 13 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living CHECK LIST Photocopy this form for your monthly seasonal inspection MONTHLY SEASONAL INSPECTION Cleaning e Brush and clean play houses play towers bridges Sandworks sand towers and other products where there is a tendency for soil sand and pieces of bark to gather 000 e Keep panels free of soil sand pieces of bark etc e Keep panels in the area around the protective surfacing free of soil sand pieces of bark and other impact attenuating materials YES NO Single spring products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e All fasteners on the product Special attention should be paid when tightening the blue clamps in the spring
16. re knocked unless there are drilled holes or wood is wet in parts 3 Physical test Attempt to penetrate wood surface with a sharp instrument such as pocket knife nail or screwdriver There should be resistance to penetration of the item in all surfaces The wood is sound if all three tests are positive Return surfacing to original or recommended position Keep area free of vegetation and other elements that can trap moisture in the wood To check other wood parts for deterioration Check all connection points on wood plates for soundness with particular attention to connection points under the floor plates on houses and towers Any visible signs of deterioration e g small cracks should be further examined by removal of covering hardware Structural soundness will be maintained as long as connecting hardware can firmly hold panel in place The monthly annual inspection must include a detailed examination of each KOMPAN product On the following pages the products have been listed according to type e g single spring products slides play houses etc The illustrations shown next to the various types of products are only examples All of the products within the same category of equipment should be examined according to the list regardless of whether there is an illustration of the product or not Inspection should be carried out more frequently in heavily used playgrounds Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 6 17 Copy
17. rfacing free of soil sand pieces of bark and other impact attenuating materials e Wash all painted KOMPAN panels at least once a year Equipment installed below trees or other vegetation should be cleaned more frequently Use only water and mild soap Clean the painted KOMPAN panels of any graffiti Do not use toxic or strong chemicals Please contact your local KOMPAN consultant for information on suitable products Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 5 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living To check wood posts for deterioration All wood when exposed to wetness and weathering will deteriorate over time However protectors and preservatives used in KOMPAN s timber extend the life of the wood considerably over that of unprotected wood However as a playground structure is exposed to stresses in a variety of ways it is important to check on the condition of the wood at regular intervals TEST METHOD Move away surfacing to a depth of 15 cm around post and check wood for soundness by applying the three following tests 1 Sight test Observe appearance Wood should appear intact signs of deterioration or missing surface should be minimal Note KOMPAN wood Is oversized so minor surface damage will not affect the structural integrity of the product 2 Sound test Knock with blunt instrument such as hammer There should be no noticeable difference in the sound when parts of the wood a
18. right KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Single spring products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e All fasteners on the product Special attention should be paid when tightening the blue clamps in the spring Handholds and footholds Rust on painted springs and other painted metal fittings e Fastening and stability of the foundation e Blue bars e Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism Multi spring products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Blue clamps in the spring Blue handhold and foothold bars e Bolts that hold the platform and wood beams fixed to the spring constructions Rust on the painted springs metal fittings and galvanised parts e Breakage of red spring lock e Bolts on moving fittings in spring units e Slot screws on seats Foot support for wear or breakage Examination of shock absorbers for rust and functional performance Fasteners on the foundation Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism Foundation stability Sy AA AL At600211 RED _ RAEI A a A18003 06 BLACK _ Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 7 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Slides with or without ladder Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following Ladder platform and safety panel e B
19. urrs or other protruding parts on the surface of the slide which can injure children Rust on the underside of the slide surface Fasteners on the sides of plastic and steel slides Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism Foundation stability The n E a ae Water play equipment Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Loose fitting joints on water supply and water hoses e Plastic tubs moving water pipes funnels and other moving parts Rust on bolts painted metal parts and galvanised pillars e Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism A i ASAS 1 ASSIS 2 ADBOG2 38 3 ARID Moments Blogx Story Makers Maintenance Instruction 8 17 Copyright KOMPAN A S 060209 KRH KOM PANT Playful Living Play houses play castles play sculptures and other themed play products Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following e Do Nuts bolts and fittings e Floors platforms climbing ladders etc and roof panels e Rust on painted fittings and galvanised pillars Parts that have been damaged or ruined due to vandalism Swing frames and swing seats Check tighten repair and if necessary replace the following Fasteners on the swing crossbars to side panels Fasteners on the side panels to posts Rust and wear to swing suspension shackles and forked bolts e Breakage of
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