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1 Fibar Systems P L A Y G R O U N D S U R F A C I N G S Y S T E M S In the interest of public playground safety, IPEMA provides a Third Party Certification Service whereby an independent laboratory validates a surfacing manufacturer s conformance to ASTM F1292, Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation Under and Around Playground Equipment, and for an engineered wood fiber manufacturer, its certification of conformance, also, to ASTM F2075,Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment, Section 4.6, for testing the presence of Tramp Metal. The use of the corresponding logo(s) in Fibar Systems Technical Briefing & Buyer Protection Plan signifies that Fibar Systems has received written validation from the independent laboratory that the product(s) associated with the use of the logo(s) conforms to the requirements of the indicated standard. Check the IPEMA website ( to confirm product certification, its thickness, and critical height. T E C H N I C A L B R I E F I N G & B U Y E R P R O T E C T I O N P L A N 2 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 3 M A I N T E N A N C E 4 F I B A R S YS T E M F I B A R S YS T E M F I B A R S YS T E M G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N 1 1 Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S 1 2 T E S T R E S U LTS 1 3 COMPLIANCE WITH ADA 1 4 I N S U R A N C E 1 5 WARRANT Y

2 General Specifications G E N E R A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S P A R T 1 : G E N E R A L A license to construct a Fibar Systems according to these specifications must first be obtained from Fibar Systems as licensor of the patent rights of Fibar Systems reflected in U.S. patent numbers 4,679,963; 5,026,207; 5,076,726; and other patents pending. To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. 1.1 Provide Fibar System Playground Safety Surface in areas indicated on plans. 1.2 Provide safety surface immediately after installing playground equipment. 2.4 Provide one (1) FibarMat (minimum size: 36" x 36" x 1.5" with a 1.5" beveled edge on all sides) under each swing seat, tire swing, slide exit, and sliding pole. Double and triple slides may require multiple FibarMats. Total quantity required is. P A R T 3 : Q U A L I T Y C O N T R O L 3.1 Surfacing shall be IPEMA-CERTIFIED Engineered Wood Fibre. Standard wood chips or bark mulch will not be acceptable. 3.2 Supplier must provide test results for Engineered Wood Fibre and FibarMats for impact attenuation in accordance with ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. Results must be provided for new and for 12-year-old Engineered Wood Fibre Material. 3.3 Testing of Engineered Wood Fibre in accordance with ASTM F 1292 must show G-max values of less than 155G for the 8" thick system, or 120G for the 12" system at 12 drop heights, and HIC values of less than 1,000 for both new and 12-year-old material. 1.3 Fibar Systems and FibarMats are available from your local Representative: Name: Phone: or directly from Fibar Systems, Suite 300, 80 Business Park Dr., Armonk, NY You can call or fibar@fibar.com P A R T 2 : M A T E R I A L S 2.1 Provide Fibar Systems No. (choose system), Engineered Wood Fibre to a compacted depth of approximately inches over top layer of FibarFelt 100% polyester, non-woven geotextile fabric (if applicable) and FibarDrain drainage matrix (if applicable) with minimum flow rate of 10 gpm/ft. (Note: System 200 drainage stone is not supplied by Fibar Systems.) 2.2 The amount of Fibar Engineered Wood Fibre necessary to provide the approximate depth after compaction is as follows: 2.3 System 200 only: Provide 3", #67 blend angular drainage stone over bottom layer of FibarFelt geotextile fabric. DEPTH QUANTITY PLAYGROUND AREA 8" 38 cubic yards per 1,000 sq. ft. 9" 42 cubic yards per 1,000 sq. ft. 10" 46 cubic yards per 1,000 sq. ft. 11" 48 cubic yards per 1,000 sq. ft. 12" 50 cubic yards per 1,000 sq. ft. 3.4 Testing of FibarMats in accordance with ASTM F 1292 must show G-max values of less than 200G and HIC values of less than 1,000 for a 3' drop height. 3.5 Supplier must provide test results in accordance with ASTM F 1951, Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. 3.6 Supplier must certify that the surface meets the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 3.7 Supplier must provide written manufacturer s 25-year (300 System), 20-year (200 System), or 15-year (100 System) warranty against loss of resiliency; lifetime warranty on FibarFelt fabric, and FibarDrain drainage matrix. 3.8 Supplier must provide $15 million product liability insurance certificate with project owner named as certificate holder, prior to delivery. 3.9 In Canada, supplier must meet CSA guidelines. P A R T 4 : I N S T A L L A T I O N 4.1 Install the FibarDrain, FibarFelt, FibarMats, and Fibar material in accordance with manufacturers instructions. 4.2 Avoid contamination of the Fibar material with sand, gravel, mud, or native soil. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

3 Buyer Protection Q UA L I T Y A S S U R A N C E WA R R A N T Y VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT

4 Buyer Protection $ 1 5 M I L L I O N I N S U R A N C E T Y P E O F P O L I C Y Please note this policy is an Occurrence policy which will provide coverage for an accident that occurred during the term of the policy even if the policy is subsequently terminated or changed. A Claims Made policy does not provide such coverage. A M O U N T O F C O V E R A G E The total amount of coverage under this policy (line 2) is $15,000,000 for each occurrence, paid in any one policy period. 1 SAMPLE ACTUAL CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED ON REQUEST 2 14 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

5 1. A C C E S S I B I L I T Y Please note: Depending on weather and usage, a Fibar surface will compact to provide access for wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and wheeled vehicles within two to six weeks of installation. 2. V I S U A L I N S P E C T I O N Remove debris especially stones, broken glass, or other foreign objects. In heavily-used public parks, inspect frequently. 3. R A K I N G To download specifications and drawings on CAD format, go to ParksandRec.CADdetails.com Areas of constant wear and impact should be raked level. Pay particular attention to areas under swings, sliding poles, and at the base of slides. When a Fibar Systems installation is close to a sand pit, the sand may get tracked onto the Engineered Wood Fibre surface. This can change the impact attenuation of the Fibar Systems. The surface should be vigorously raked. Maintenance M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S 6. T O P - O F F Experience has shown us that installations typically require top-offs after three (3) years of use (in heavy-use playgrounds, maybe sooner). The legs of the equipment should have been marked according to the System depth when originally installed. It is, therefore, easy to determine when the surface of the Fibar Systems falls below this level and requires topping off with fresh material. If the equipment was not marked, the surface should be checked at several points by using a long-handled screwdriver marked in inches to determine the actual depth. Top-offs can sometimes be scheduled with other deliveries to minimize the freight cost. 4. W E A R M A T S To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. The preferred method is to place the mats on top of the Fibar Engineered Wood Fibre. They can also be placed in the middle of the Fibar or directly under the Fibar, on top of the FibarFelt fabric. If these wear mats were not ordered when you ordered the Fibar System, please call your local Representative or Fibar Systems or After a proper installation, regular maintenance includes topping-off with fresh Fibar to maintain the original specified depth. 5. W E E D S On playgrounds that only receive light usage, conditions could occur that might cause sporadic weed growth. In such instances, the situation can easily be remedied by the use of a safe weed killer (call your local Cooperative Extension office) or remove weeds by hand. 7. W I N T E R C O N D I T I O N S Should there be moisture retention in the Fibar Systems, it will freeze when the temperature drops below the freezing mark. Please check your surface in winter weather. When the surface is frozen, the play area should not be used. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SURFACE AND ITS PERFORMANCE, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE OR Fibar surfacing is not simply wood chips or mulch; it's an Engineered Wood Fibre designed to meet today s play surfacing guidelines. VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT 3

6 Fibar System 300 S Y S T E M S P E C I F I C A T I O N S To download specifications and drawings on CAD format, go to ParksandRec.CADdetails.com Fibar System 300 is our premier playground surfacing product line for all uses including areas with high average rainfall and/or poor drainage. The patented system is composed of Fibar Engineered Wood Fibres, FibarFelt geotextile fabric, and our exclusive FibarDrain drainage matrix. No other recreational surfacing product provides a better combination of safety, accessibility, 25-year warranty, and superior drainage properties at a comparable cost. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CRITICAL HT. USE " Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarDrain 12' Playground " Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarDrain 12' Playground 308 8" Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarDrain 10' Playground 306 6" Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarDrain N/A Jogging track ALL Minimum 36" x 36" x 1.5" FibarMat N/A Playground Note: Depth measurements are approximate after compaction. Figure 1 To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. F I B A R S Y S T E M A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N D E T A I L Section A Figure 2 Figure 3 Entrance and exit ramps into the Fibar should have a minimum slope of 1 in 12 or must meet current ADA, state or local regulations. F I B A R S Y S T E M I N - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N D E T A I L Section B Figure 4 Figure 5 Entrance and exit ramps into the Fibar should have a minimum slope of 1 in 12 or must meet current ADA, state or local regulations. Note: Diagrams not to scale. For illustration purposes only. 4 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

7 Buyer Protection C O M P L I A N C E W I T H A D A S U R F A C E T E S T I N G R E P O R T A S T M F Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility Of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment: Part 6 Wheelchair Work Measurement Method Straight Propulsion Part 7 Wheelchair Work Measurement Method Turning Test Date May 20, 2003 Test Specimen Manufacturer: Fibar Systems Type: Fibar Engineered Test Wheelchair Wood Fibre Other: none Mfr s lot #: 03 Thickness: 12 inches Manufacturer: Sunrise Medical/Quickie Model: Quickie II ID #: none Weight: 33.2 lb. Test Institution Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc. Warren, MI Conclusion The tested material (Fibar EWF) met the requirements of ASTM F1951. Keith G. Shelton, Certification Programs Manager 5/22/03 David Splane, Certification Program Coordinator 5/22/03 A D A C O M P L I A N C E A Fibar Engineered Wood Fibre surface meets the ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. Fibar Systems certifies and warrants that its playground surface Systems are in compliance with Final Rule of the Access Board in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( The U.S. Department of the Interior stated in its June 2, 1994 letter to the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin that: During our review, we observed both wood fibre and rubber matting as an accessible surface... We have distinguished between wood fibre and wood chips by defining wood chips as being of such size and proportions as to never to be able to mat or knit together or form a firm, stable, or slip-resistant surface....permanent accessibility depended on proper installation, drainage, and regular maintenance. (A copy of the actual letter and a free video, Fibar Systems Accessibility, are available from your local Representative or from Fibar Systems.) VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT 13

8 Buyer Protection T E S T R E S U L T S Critical Height for each surface material is defined as the maximum height from which the headform, upon impact, yielded both a peak deceleration of less than 200 G s and an HIC of less than 1,000. Critical Height, therefore, may be considered as an approximation of the maximum fall height from which a life-threatening injury may not be expected to occur. -U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ( 12 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

9 Fibar System 300 S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N P L E A S E N O T E : In accordance with standard design and construction practices, Fibar Systems and its Representatives recommend using the services of a certified engineer, architect, or landscape architect who is familiar with local soil and climate conditions to evaluate and interpret any information provided by Fibar Systems and its Representatives. Fibar Systems assumes no responsibility for determining the size of the playground or the use zone between the equipment and the border. Installer must thoroughly examine the site and specifications, carefully checking the dimensions before starting work. All instructions are subject to equipment manufacturers installation specifications. Read Fibar System 300 Specifications, Installation, and Maintenance Instructions, all available from Fibar Systems or or your local Representative. A. I N - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N S 1. Excavate area 8" (for 8" System) or 12" deep (for 12" System) with a 1% downward grade to ensure proper drainage to FibarDrain strip. It is not recommended that a Fibar Systems be installed on a grade greater than 10%. All roots, stones, and vegetation must be removed. 2. The area should be well compacted and accurately graded, especially in areas where additional fill has been brought in. 3. Cut a trench 2" wide by 6" deep all along the inside edge perpendicular to the grade and install FibarDrain strip. Connect low end of FibarDrain strip to storm drain or similar device to take water collected from playground away from site. B. I N - G R O U N D ( C O N T I N U E D ) A N D A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N S 4. Install playground equipment. 5. Install retaining border if required. 6. Cut FibarDrain strips and lay them on 6' centers, or as specified by architect, in direction of grade. 7. Cover sub-grade with FibarFelt material. Overlap all seams a minimum of 3". Make sure to cover the trench and FibarDrain in step #3 (if applicable). It will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt to fit around the footings of the equipment. Where possible, overlap all slits with next piece of FibarFelt. 8. Install FibarMat rubber wear mats on top or in the middle of Fibar wood fibre or under the Fibar (on top of FibarFelt material). To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. FibarMat wear mats are available through your local Fibar Systems Representative. 9. IMPORTANT: With a permanent marker, mark off all the legs of the equipment to the compacted system design depth. 10. Spread Fibar wood fibre using a Bobcat or a small front-end loader. Operator should be careful not to travel on the FibarFelt or turn sharply on the Fibar. It will also be necessary to use hand labor to spread. To allow for natural compaction, we supply additional Fibar. Important: Install all the Fibar delivered. The Fibar will be several inches above grade or border until it compacts. Feather the edges to make a smooth transition to existing grade or border. 11. Hand rake for a perfectly smooth, finished surface. 12. After two weeks of active use, surface should be raked level again. 13. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones. A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all equipment with the exception of: a. Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top rail is needed in front of and behind swings (2 times in front and 2 times behind). b. Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a minimum of 6 feet, except for the slide exit area where the use zone shall be a minimum of 6 feet or the distance between the highest point of the slide to the protective surfacing. The use zone at the slide exit need not exceed 8 feet. For more information: ASTM: 100 Barr Harbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA Fax: CPSC: Washington, DC Toll free: CSA: 178 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M9W1R3, Canada See Fibar System 300 Maintenance Instructions for requirements with respect to inspections, raking, top-off, and other maintenance advice. W A R N I N G W A R N I N G Incorrect installation or maintenance, failure to install all the Fibar delivered, failure to maintain the depth of the Fibar System at the System design depth, failure to usefibarmat wear mats at slide exits, under all swings and tire swings (except enclosed or tot swings), other wear areas (a wear area is any area in the playground where the surface depth falls below the System design depth for the playground surface), use of the Fibar System and/or materials with others not provided by Fibar Systems, abnormal use, lack of proper maintenance, or vandalism can result in serious injury or death. Be aware that no playground surface can prevent all accidents or injuries. Winter Conditions. Should there be moisture retention in the Fibar System, it will freeze when thetemperature drops below the freezing mark. Please check your surface frequently in winter weather. When the surface is frozen, the impact attenuation properties of Fibar are lost and for this reason, the play area should not be used. Reread the Installation and Maintenance Instructions periodically. If at any time you are concerned about the surface and its performance, please contact us at or VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT 5

10 Fibar System 200 S Y S T E M S P E C I F I C A T I O N S To download specifications and drawings on CAD format, go to ParksandRec.CADdetails.com Fibar System 200 playground surfacing is designed for use in areas of very high average rainfall or sites with poor soil stability. The patented system is composed of Fibar Engineered Wood Fibres, two layers of FibarFelt geotextile fabric, with owner-supplied drainage stone and PVC pipe for french drain. It comes with a 20-year warranty. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CRITICAL HT. USE " Fibar, FibarFelt, 3" Drainage stone, FibarFelt 12' Playground " Fibar, FibarFelt, 3" Drainage stone, FibarFelt 12' Playground 208 8" Fibar, FibarFelt, 3" Drainage stone, FibarFelt 10' Playground 206 6" Fibar, FibarFelt, 3" Drainage stone, FibarFelt N/A Jogging track ALL Minimum 36" x 36" x 1.5" FibarMat N/A Playground Note: Depth measurements are approximate after compaction. Drainage stone is not provided by Fibar Systems. When properly installed, Fibar surfacing meets the final guidelines of the access board in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. F I B A R M A T S To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. The preferred method is to place the mats on top of the Fibar Engineered Wood Fibre. They can also be placed in the middle of the Fibar or directly under the Fibar, on top of the FibarFelt fabric. Figure 6 F I B A R S Y S T E M I N - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N F I B A R S Y S T E M A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Figure 7 Entrance and exit ramps into the Fibar should have a minimum slope of 1 in 12 or must meet current ADA, state or local regulations. Note: Diagrams not to scale. For illustration purposes only. 6 Figure 8 Entrance and exit ramps into the Fibar should have a minimum slope of 1 in 12 or must meet current ADA, state or local regulations. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

11 Questions & Answers C U S T O M E R Q U E S T I O N S 1. What exactly is Fibar? It is an engineered shredded wood fibre. 2. Why not just install wood chips? Fibar passes ASTM F2075 Standard Test for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment. 3. Is Fibar accessible? Fibar passes ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) has also ruled that wood fibre surfaces are accessible provided there is adequate drainage, they are installed correctly, and properly maintained. 4. Has burning been a problem? No, burning has not been a problem. Flammability test results are available from the home office. 5. What if broken glass falls on the Fibar surface? Broken glass and debris typically stay on top of the Fibar. They are easily removed by raking. 11. What about splinters? Dr. Voigt Hodgson, (who conducted the impact attenuation testing) of the Neurology Department of Wayne State University, said: No slivers were noted to occur personally or to an assistant despite extensive handling of the fibres. 6. Why spend more for a Fibar System? A Fibar System has benefits that look-alikes don t: a 25-year warranty (300 System); $15,000,000 product liability insurance. Fibar is successful because it includes a drainage system that is specially designed for playgrounds. (The U.S. Department of Interior says that good drainage is essential!) 7. How long does Fibar last? Fibar System 300 is guaranteed to perform for 25 years, provided the depth is maintained by occasional top-offs. Fibar does not decompose as mulch does. Test results show that after 12 years of use its impact absorbing qualities actually get better with age! 8. Is Fibar treated? No! Fibar wood fibre is not chemically treated and is totally natural. 9. What contains the Fibar? You can border with curbing for an above-ground installation or excavate to have the play area flush with the surrounding land. 10. Are insects a problem? No. Fibar is a manufactured product with thousands of installations nationwide. Insects have not been a problem. 12. How is Fibar maintained? Occasional raking as usage dictates is all that is necessary to keep the play area in good condition. According to usage, the area will need to be topped off periodically. Active playgrounds are usually topped off every three years. 13. How do I know that the Fibar Systems meet safety standards? Fibar is regularly tested in accordance with ASTM F1292 impact tests and ASTM F2075 Engineered Wood Fiber Standard. Fibar exceeds ASTM standards and CPSC guidelines. These test results are available on request. 14. What if children eat it? Fibar is a nontoxic, all natural wood product and not chemically treated in any way. 15. Why do I need FibarMats? They protect the surfacing and FibarFelt in heavily-used areas such as under swings, slide exits, and sliding poles. 16. Have Fibar Systems been used in inner-city areas? Yes. For example, Fibar is the surface of choice for all 500 Chicago Park District playgrounds, as well as parks in Houston and New York City. VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT

12 General Information G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N P A T E N T P R O T E C T I O N The Fibar Systems are unique playground surface products, the creation and origination of which are covered by U.S. Patent Numbers 4,679,963; 5,026,207; and 5,076,726. Prior to construction, the installer must obtain a license from Fibar Systems. There is no charge for this license. Following the designs according to the patents ensures that a Fibar System will be installed correctly, with the correct materials, which, in turn, guarantees coverage under all applicable warranties and product liability insurance. E D U C A T I O N A L V I D E O S / D V D s Safety and Legal Compliance for Playground Surfaces and Fibar System Accessibility are available from your local Representative or Fibar Systems. Presentations with featured speakers can be arranged for large groups. F I R E T E S T I N G Fibar wood fibre was tested by U.S. Testing Labs, Textile Service Division. Detailed test results are available from Fibar Systems. I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Prior to the start of construction, you will receive a binder with all the necessary information to properly construct your Fibar Systems playground surface. It will also include special tools to make the job more efficient. Additional copies are available upon request at no charge. F I B A R M A T These rubber wear mats provide extra protection in heavily-used areas, such as under swings, tire swings, and at slide exits. Note: A FibarMat must be installed under all swings and slide exits to preserve the Warranty. C P S C A N D A S T M U S E Z O N E S A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all equipment with the exception of: 1. Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top rail is needed in front of and behind swings (2 times in front and 2 times behind). 2. Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a minimum of 6 feet, except for the slide exit area where the use zone shall be a minimum of 6 feet or the distance between the highest point of the slide to the protective surfacing. The use zone at the slide exit need not exceed 8 feet. For more information: ASTM: 100 Barr Harbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA Fax: CPSC: Washington, DC Toll Free: CSA: 178 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M9W1R3, Canada M A I N T E N A N C E Comprehensive instructions on maintenance are included with the installation instructions. In addition, an annual reminder memo is sent to every customer in the spring. Your local Representative is available to deal with any immediate questions you might have. C U S T O M E R S A T I S F A C T I O N We pledge Total Customer Satisfaction for every product we provide. If you require service, and it has not been provided, you are urged to call the President of Fibar Systems, Henry Mustacato, at or Fax: Or write to our main office: Fibar Systems, Suite 300, 80 Business Park Dr., Armonk, NY Fibar Systems has over 100 exclusive Representatives in the United States and Canada. I P E M A M E M B E R S H I P Fibar Systems is a member of IPEMA, the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association. IPEMA is a member-driven organization whose mission is to assist in providing creative, fun, and safe play environments for children. I P E M A C E R T I F I C A T E O F C O M P L I A N C E In the interest of public playground safety, IPEMA provides a Third Party Certification Service whereby an independent laboratory validates a surfacing manufacturer s conformance to ASTM F1292, Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation Under and Around Playground Equipment, and for an engineered wood fiber manufacturer, its certification of conformance, also, to ASTM F2075, Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment, Section 4.6, for testing the presence of Tramp Metal. The use of the corresponding logo(s) in Fibar Systems Technical Briefing & Buyer Protection Plan signifies that Fibar Systems has received written validation from the independent laboratory that the product(s) associated with the use of the logo(s) conforms to the requirements of the indicated standard. Check the IPEMA website ( to confirm product certification, its thickness, and critical height. 10 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

13 Fibar System 200 S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N P L E A S E N O T E : In accordance with standard design and construction practices, Fibar Systems and its Representatives recommend using the services of a certified engineer, architect or landscape architect who is familiar with local soil and climate conditions to evaluate and interpret any information provided by Fibar Systems and its Representatives. Fibar Systems assumes no responsibility for determining the size of the playground or the use zone between the equipment and the border. Installer must thoroughly examine the site and specifications, carefully checking the dimensions before starting work. All instructions are subject to equipment manufacturers installation specifications. Read Fibar Systems 200 Specifications, Installation and Maintenance instructions, all available from Fibar Systems or or your local Representative. A. I N - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N S 1. Excavate area 9" (for 8" System) or 13" deep (for 12" System) with a 1% downward grade to ensure proper drainage. It is not recommended that a Fibar Systems be installed on a grade greater than 10%. All roots, stones, and vegetation must be removed. 2. The area should be well compacted and accurately graded, especially in areas where additional fill has been brought in. B. I N - G R O U N D ( C O N T I N U E D ) A N D A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N S 3. Cut a trench 1 wide by 2 deep all along the inside edge perpendicular to the grade and install the FibarFelt and fill with stone. Connect low end to storm drain or similar device to take water collected from playground away from site. 4. Install playground equipment. 5. Cover sub-grade and the drainage trench with FibarFelt material. Overlap all seams a minimum of 3". It will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt to fit around the footings of the equipment. Where possible, overlap all slits with next piece of FibarFelt. 6. Install 3", #67 blend clean, angular drainage stone. 7. Cover stone with FibarFelt material. Overlap all seams a minimum of 3". It will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt to fit around the equipment footings. Where possible, overlap all slits with next piece of FibarFelt. 9. Install retaining border if required. 10. IMPORTANT: With a permanent marker, mark off all the legs of the equipment to the compacted system depth, excluding the drainage stone. 11. Spread Fibar wood fibre using a Bobcat or a small front-end loader. Operator should be careful not to travel on the FibarFelt or turn sharply on the Fibar. It will also be necessary to use hand labor to spread. To allow for natural compaction, we supply additional Fibar. Important: Install all the Fibar delivered. The Fibar will be several inches above grade or border until it compacts. Feather the edges to make a smooth transition to existing grade or border. 12. Hand rake for a perfectly smooth, finished surface. 13. After two weeks of active use, surface should be raked level again. 14. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones. A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all equipment with the exception of: a. Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top rail is needed in front of and behind swings (2 times in front and 2 times behind). b. Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a minimum of 6 feet, except for the slide exit area where the use zone shall be a minimum of 6 feet or the distance between the highest point of the slide to the protective surfacing. The use zone at the slide exit need not exceed 8 feet. For more information: ASTM: 100 Barr Harbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA Fax: CPSC: Washington, DC Toll free: CSA: 178 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M9W1R3, Canada See Fibar System 200 Maintenance Instructions for requirements with respect to inspections, raking, top-off, and other maintenance advice. W A R N I N G Incorrect installation or maintenance, failure to install all the Fibar delivered, failure to maintain the depth of the Fibar System at the System design depth, failure to usefibarmat wear mats at slide exits, under all swings and tire swings (except enclosed or tot swings), other wear areas (a wear area is any area in the playground where the surface depth falls below the System design depth for the playground surface), use of the Fibar System and/or materials with others not provided by Fibar Systems, abnormal use, lack of proper maintenance, or vandalism can result in serious injury or death. Be aware that no playground surface can prevent all accidents or injuries. 8. Install FibarMat rubber wear mats on top or in the middle of Fibar wood fibre or under the Fibar (on top of FibarFelt material). To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. FibarMat wear mats are available through your local Fibar Systems Representative. W A R N I N G Winter Conditions. Should there be moisture retention in the Fibar System, it will freeze when thetemperature drops below the freezing mark. Please check your surface frequently in winter weather. When the surface is frozen, the impact attenuation properties of Fibar are lost and for this reason, the play area should not be used. Reread the Installation and Maintenance Instructions periodically. If at any time you are concerned about the surface and its performance, please contact us at or VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT 7

14 Fibar System 100 S Y S T E M S P E C I F I C A T I O N S To download specifications and drawings on CAD format, go to ParksandRec.CADdetails.com Fibar System 100 playground surfacing is designed for use in areas of low average rainfall or sites with excellent drainage. The patented system is composed of Fibar Engineered Wood Fibres and our exclusive FibarFelt geotextile fabric. No other recreational surfacing product provides a better combination of safety, accessibility, 15-year warranty, and ease of installation at a comparable cost. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CRITICAL HT. USE " Fibar, FibarFelt 12' Playground " Fibar, FibarFelt 12' Playground 108 8" Fibar, FibarFelt 10' Playground 106 6" Fibar, FibarFelt N/A Jogging track ALL Minimum 36" x 36" x 1.5" FibarMat N/A Playground Note: Depth measurements are approximate after compaction. Properly positioned FibarMats ensure a long lasting surfacing installation. F I B A R M A T S To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. The preferred method is to place the mats on top of the Fibar Engineered Wood Fibre. They can also be placed in the middle of the Fibar or directly under the Fibar, on top of the FibarFelt fabric. Figure 9 F I B A R S Y S T E M A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N D E T A I L Figure 10 Note: Diagrams not to scale. For illustration purposes only. 8 Figure 11 Entrance and exit ramps into the Fibar should have a minimum slope of 1 in 12 or must meet current ADA, state or local regulations. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE

15 Fibar System 100 S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N P L E A S E N O T E : In accordance with standard design and construction practices, Fibar Systems and its Representatives recommend using the services of a certified engineer, architect, or landscape architect who is familiar with local soil and climate conditions to evaluate and interpret any information provided by Fibar Systems and its Representatives. Fibar Systems assumes no responsibility for determining the size of the playground or the use zone between the equipment and the border. Installer must thoroughly examine the site and specifications, carefully checking the dimensions before starting work. All instructions are subject to equipment manufacturers installation specifications. Read Fibar Systems 100 Specifications, Installation, and Maintenance instructions, all available from Fibar Systems or or your local Representative. A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L A T I O N O N L Y 1. The area should be accurately graded with a 1% downward slope and well compacted. 2. Layout should allow for water to flow to a storm drain or similar device to take water collected from playground away from site. 3. Install playground equipment. 4. Cover sub-grade with FibarFelt material. Overlap all seams a minimum of 3". It will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt to fit around the footings of the equipment. Where possible, overlap all slits with next piece of FibarFelt. turn sharply on the Fibar. It will also be necessary to use hand labor to spread. To allow for natural compaction, we supply additional Fibar. Important: Install all the Fibar delivered. The finished grade of Fibar will be several inches above grade at border until it compacts. Feather the edges to make a smooth transition to existing grade or border. 9. Hand rake for a perfectly smooth, finished surface. 10. After two weeks of active use, surface should be raked level again. 11. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones. A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all equipment with the exception of: a. Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top rail is needed in front of and behind swings (2 times in front and 2 times behind). b. Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a minimum of 6 feet, except for the slide exit area where the use zone shall be a minimum of 6 feet or the distance between the highest point of the slide to the protective surfacing. The use zone at the slide exit need not exceed 8 feet. For more information: ASTM: 100 Barr Harbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA Fax: CPSC: Washington, DC Toll free: CSA: 178 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M9W1R3, Canada See Fibar System 100 Maintenance Instructions for requirements with respect to inspections, raking, top-off, and other maintenance advice. 5. Install FibarMat wear mats on top or in the middle of Fibar wood fibre or directly under the Fibar (on top of FibarFelt material). To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. FibarMat wear mats are available through your local Fibar Systems Representative. 6. Install retaining border. 7. IMPORTANT: With a permanent marker, mark off all the legs of the equipment to the compacted system design depth. 8. Spread Fibar wood fibre using a Bobcat or a small front-end loader. Operator should be careful not to travel on the FibarFelt or W A R N I N G W A R N I N G Incorrect installation or maintenance, failure to install all the Fibar delivered, failure to maintain the depth of the Fibar System at the System design depth, failure to usefibarmat wear mats at slide exits, under all swings and tire swings (except enclosed or tot swings), other wear areas (a wear area is any area in the playground where the surface depth falls below the System design depth for the playground surface), use of the Fibar System and/or materials with others not provided by Fibar Systems, abnormal use, lack of proper maintenance, or vandalism can result in serious injury or death. Be aware that no playground surface can prevent all accidents or injuries. Winter Conditions. Should there be moisture retention in the Fibar System, it will freeze when thetemperature drops below the freezing mark. Please check your surface frequently in winter weather. When the surface is frozen, the impact attenuation properties of Fibar are lost and for this reason, the play area should not be used. Reread the Installation and Maintenance Instructions periodically. If at any time you are concerned about the surface and its performance, please contact us at or VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT 9

16 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT Fibar Systems 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 300 Armonk, NY , U.S.A and (914) Fax: (914) Fibar Systems are unique playground surface products, the creation and origination of which are covered by one or more patents. Award contractors must obtain a license from Fibar Systems prior to construction. U.S. Patent #4,679,963; 5,026,207; & 5,076,726. Fibar, Fibar Systems, FibarMat, FibarFelt, and FibarDrain are trademarks of Fibar Systems. Fibar Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koala Corporation. Fibar Systems is a member of IPEMA, the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association. IPEMA is a member-driven organization whose mission is to assist in providing creative, fun, and safe play environments for children. Y O U R L O C A L R E P R E S E N T A T I V E :