Forpark Australia Backhoe User manual

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Contents
Prepare the site ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Equipment required for installation ................................................................................................................................2
Fasteners .............................................................................................................................................................................3
Arched Net Climber............................................................................................................................................................4
Backhoe ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
Ball Toss...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Bronco Rider .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Cube .....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Cube & Basket.....................................................................................................................................................................8
Cube & Slide ........................................................................................................................................................................9
Dinosaur ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Dog Course Items ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
DOG COURSE A Frame.................................................................................................................................................... 11
DOG COURSE Bar Jump .................................................................................................................................................. 11
DOG COURSE Paws Table............................................................................................................................................... 12
DOG COURSE TUNNEL.................................................................................................................................................... 12
DOG COURSE Tyre Jump ................................................................................................................................................ 12
DOG COURSE Walk.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
DOG COURSE Weave Spikes .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Drum Set........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Embankment Slides ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Flower Table ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Matrix ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Musical Pipes.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Orbs................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Play Hoop ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Pyramid Net ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Rope Peak......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Sand Table (Free Standing) ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Slides –Free Standing ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Spring Bridge.................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Steppers............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
St Hoop (for rubber) (Polished) ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Sway Net ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Talk Tube .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Tarzan Maze ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Twin Peaks........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Twista ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34

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PREPARE THE SITE
Prior to any installation you should be familiar with the requirements of AS 4685 (Parts 1-6) –2014
“Playground equipment – safety requirements and test methods” (particularly relating to fall zone
requirements), AS/NZS 4422:1996 “Playground surfacing – specifications, requirements and test method”
(relating to the type and depth of your soft-fall surfacing), and AS/NZS 4486.1:1996 “Playgrounds and
playground equipment –development, installation, maintenance and operation” (dealing with your site
requirements and ongoing maintenance).
1. Check that the site is clear of underground power and services before you commence digging.
2. Measure the site to ensure that it is large enough to allow for the correct fall zones between the
equipment and the outside of the soft-fall surface, and for correct distances between various
items of equipment. If you are unsure of these requirements you should check with your Forpark
representative.
3. For ease of installation, do not put the soft-fall surfacing in until after the equipment has been
installed. Ensure that you allow for the required soft-fall depth when excavating the site. Any
excavation should take place prior to commencing installation of the equipment.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
1. Ratchet (or socket set) with ½” driver
2. Ratchet (or socket set) with 3/8” driver
3. Cordless drill
4. Shovel for digging holes (preferably long handled)
5. If digging in hard ground you may need a 300mm auger and a crow bar
6. Spirit level
7. ‘G’ clamps (for holding items in place prior to bolting)
8. Stringline
9. ‘Vice-grip’ pliers (for closing ‘S’ hooks)
10. Concrete for footings

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FASTENERS
Tri-lobe (17mm, Tap Tight Button Head Torx Bolt Cap Nut T-nut
25mm, 40mm) Tri-lobe Bolt (Stainless Steel)
Cup Head Washer ‘S’ Hook Tri-lobe Driver Torx Driver
Bolt
B X

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ARCHED NET CLIMBER
Dig 4 holes 500x500mm and 800mm
deep in an 1800 x 4100mm square as
shown.
Build the frame by joining the arched
legs to the top bar using Cap Nuts
10x28 and Studs 10x66.
Attach plastic flanges to rubber
membrane with bolts and cap nuts as
shown. Attach the rubber membrane to
the ropes using bolts and nuts as
shown below. Ensure that the rubber
membrane to rope attachments are
tightened very well and Loctite is used. If the attaching clamps are to come loose, tearing of the rubber
membrane may occur. Attach ropes to frame
using bolts M8x24 Post Torx as shown.
Place the frame in ground holes, keep frame
level and concrete legs as shown.

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BACKHOE
Dig a hole approximately 550mm in diameter and 700mm
deep. Insert the Backhoe into the hole, ensuring that the
seat sits approximately 400mm above finished surface
level. Pour concrete approximately 200mm above the
base stand and backfill. (Note: Ensure the equipment is
not used for at least 24 hours to allow the concrete to set.)

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BALL TOSS
Attach the ball toss basket to the top of the upright using 17mm tri-lobe
bolts and T-nuts (with the tri-lobe entering from inside the basket. Dig a
hole approximately 900mm deep and 500mm square. Insert the upright
making sure it is level. Pour concrete around the base of the pole forming
a footing of 500mm x 500mm x 600mm (deep), the top being 300mm
below the finished surface level with a tapered top so that water won’t
pool around the upright. (The footing extends 100m below the base of the
upright so either the first 100mm of the footing should be allowed to set
first or the pole should be rested on a brick or block before pouring the
footing.) Ensure that the upright is vertical after the concrete is poured.
(Note: Ensure the equipment is not used for at least 24 hours to allow the
concrete to set.)
BRONCO RIDER
Dig holes for the four uprights spaced at a length of
approximately 2350mm and width of 1350 (when
measured from the centre of the holes).
The holes should be approximately 800mm deep
and 500mm square. Insert the uprights making
sure they are level with the top standing 1.0m above
the finished surface level.
Pour concrete around the base of the poles
forming a footing of 500mm x 500mm x 500mm, the top being
300mm below the finished surface level with a tapered top so
that water won’t pool around the upright.
Check levels again after the concrete is poured. Leave the
concrete to set for at least 24 hours before attaching the
remainder of the Bronco Rider.
Place the frames on top of the beam, place the seats on top of
the frames and fasten using 40mm cup head bolts and
aluminium cap nuts. Connect the support rails to the beam and uprights using ‘S’ hooks, ensuring that the ‘S’
hooks are fully closed using vice-grips.

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CUBE
Connect uprights to horizontal upper and lower bars using Tri-
lobes 10x20mm.
Mark and dig four (4) holes for the uprights 300mm x 300mm
wide and 800mm below finished ground level.
Position the frame in the holes ensuring the top of the upper
horizontal bars are 2400mm above finished ground level. The
distance between the inside of each upright should be 1815mm
(refer below).
Attach the slant upright to the rock wall using Tri-lobes
10x20mm. Raise the rock wall, mark and dig the hole for the
upright. Attach the rock wall to the frame with Tri-lobes
10x20mm.
Attach all ropes and chain ends to the frame with bolts
M8x25mm as shown below.
Hang the pommel chains, mark and dig holes in ground approx. 600mm below finished ground level and
300mm x 300mm wide. Attach anchors to chains, lower in the holes and concrete footings (approx. 300mm x
300mm x 300mm).
Keeping the frame square and corner uprights vertical, concrete footings 300mm x300mm x400mm (deep).
Back fill holes with soil.

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CUBE & BASKET
(Uprights are part of the structure)
Connect uprights to horizontal upper and lower bars using Tri-lobes
10x20mm.
Mark and dig four (4) holes for the uprights 300mm x 300mm wide and
800mm below finished ground level.
Position the frame in the holes ensuring the top of the upper horizontal
bars are 2400mm above finished ground level. The distance between the
inside of each upright should be 1815mm (refer below).
Attach the slant upright to the rock wall using Tri-lobes 10x20mm. Raise
the rock wall, mark and dig the hole for the upright. Attach the rock wall
to the frame with Tri-lobes 10x20mm.
Attach all ropes and chain ends to the frame with bolts M8x25mm as
shown below.
Attach basket ropes to basket as shown with 17mm Tri-lobes and
washers. (Basket is shown separate for clarity)
Must use LOCTITE on all bolts.
Hang the pommel chains, mark and dig holes in ground approx. 600mm
below finished ground level and 300mm x 300mm wide. Attach anchors
to chains, lower in the holes and concrete footings (approx. 300mm x
300mm x 300mm).
Keeping the frame square and corner uprights vertical, concrete footings 300mm x300mm x400mm (deep).
Back fill holes with soil.

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CUBE & SLIDE
(Uprights are part of the structure)
Connect uprights to horizontal upper and lower bars
using Tri-lobes 10x20mm.
Mark and dig four (4) holes for the uprights 300mm x
300mm wide and 800mm below finished ground level.
Position the frame in the holes ensuring the top of the
upper horizontal bars are 2400mm above finished
ground level. The distance between the inside of each
upright should be 1815mm (refer below).
Attach the slant upright to the rock wall using Tri-lobes
10x20mm. Raise the rock wall, mark and dig the hole
for the upright. Attach the rock wall to the frame with
Tri-lobes 10x20mm.
Attach all ropes and chain ends to the frame with bolts
M8x25mm as shown below.
Hang the pommel chains, mark and dig holes in
ground approx. 600mm below finished ground
level and 300mm x 300mm wide. Attach anchors to
chains, lower in the holes and concrete footings
(approx. 300mm x 300mm x 300mm).
Keeping the frame square and corner uprights
vertical, concrete footings 300mm x300mm
x400mm (deep). Back fill holes with soil.
For the slide, attach entrance panels and platform
to frame using Tri-lobes Tap Tight. Join each tube sections as shown on the plan below. Dig holes approx.
600mm below finished ground level for the 4 legs and the support (between third and fourth tubes) and
concrete footings (approx. 300mm x 300mm x 300mm).

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DINOSAUR
Install uprights, platforms, slide, cubby panel, stairs and rails as a standard structure.
Attach dinosaur panels to uprights with stripes as spacers using M10x50mm torx bolts. Join upper and lower
panels with blank flanges as shown. Use Loctite on every bolt.
Ensure that all panels are secured prior to concreting uprights into the ground.
Note: Variances in the plastic stairs due to shrinkage and environmental conditions while installing may
require some manipulation of the stairs to ensure the correct spacing of platforms to enable the dinosaur
panels to fasten correctly.
Attach observation discs to panels as shown. Place bracket under slide and bolt to panels.
Position bracket as close as possible to the slide and attach with screws and bushes as shown.

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DOG COURSE ITEMS
Uprights and Footings
We recommend that concrete be used on all uprights and items in the ground
as per the diagram. The footings on uprights should be approximately
300mm x 300mm x 400mm (deep). Attachment components will generally
only go 600mm below finished surface level and a smaller footing will be
sufficient (approx. 300mm x 300mm x 300mm). All footings should have a
tapered top so that water won’t pool around the upright. Where loose fill
surfacing is used ensure that the concrete is at least 300mm below the
finished surface level or that the footing is effectively covered by items of
equipment in such a way that they do not present a hazard. (Note: If the
ground is soft or likely to be subject to settling it is best to use an additional
100mm of concrete on the footing below the upright. This may need to set before placing the upright in
place.)
DOG COURSE A FRAME
Attach top bar to uprights with C section facing down using Tri lobes
10 x 17mm.Attach climbing ramps to top bar using Tri lobes 10 x
17mm. Keep ramps on 45 degree slope.
DOG COURSE BAR JUMP
Attach rails to uprights using the standard flange attachment.

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DOG COURSE PAWS TABLE
This is a standard timber platform attached to uprights on 400mm
height.
Bolt platform to uprights with tri-lobes 20mm.
DOG COURSE TUNNEL
This is a standard tunnel attached to uprights on ground level.
The top of the tunnel is attached to the uprights using ‘L brackets with 17mm
tri-lobes and T-nuts on the tunnel and 17mm tri-lobes into the uprights. At
the bottom the tunnel is attached to a ‘panel under support bracket’ using
17mm tri-lobes and T-nuts and to the uprights using 17mm tri-lobes.
DOG COURSE TYRE JUMP
Attach rails to uprights using standard flange attachment.
Attach Tyre to rails using S Hooks and Chains as shown.
DOG COURSE WALK

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Use standard structure assemblies for Timber Platforms,
Combat Joiners and End Frame Joiners.

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DOG COURSE WEAVE SPIKES
Build as Senior Swing with top bar at 2.5m.
The swing frame is best assembled prior to installation. Assemble the frame while laid
on the ground then roll into the upright position. The uprights are fastened to the top
bar using 25mm tri-lobe bolts. Must use LOCTITE.
Use the frame in its upright position to determine the correct hole position and dig the holes. Senior - 2.5m
from the underside of the top bar to the finished surface level). Concrete
the uprights into the ground using footing sizes as shown.
Leave the concrete to set for at least 24 hours then attach the seats to the
top bar using ‘S’ hooks, ensuring that the ‘S’ hooks are fully closed using
vice-grips. (The large end of the ‘S’ hook attaches to the swing shackle and
the small end to the chain, with the lower opening away from the seat.)
Dig a hole directly below each suspended chain. Attach
anchors on ends of chains. Allow the chains to hang into
the holes, ensuring that they are taut and pour concrete
300x300x300 in each hole.

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DRUM SET
Draw a section of circle with 1m radius on ground and dig 3 holes 400 x 400mm 600mm deep as shown on
the plan. Place legs with the slope of drums facing the centre of the circle.
Keep vertical and pour concrete around legs forming foot size 400 x 400 x 400mm, with the top tapered so
the water won’t pool around legs. Check legs are vertical and drum slopes again after the concrete is poured.

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EMBANKMENT SLIDES
Locate the slide in its position on the ground to determine the position of the holes for slide support legs and
entrance uprights (if require) and dig the holes as per
diagram.
Ground level should follow the shape of the slide. Attach
the following together as shown in figures below -
1. Beige Platform and Slide Leg (with 2 holed plate)
2. Slide Entry base and Slide Leg (with 2 holed
plate)
3. Slide Exit base and Slide Leg with (with 3 holed
plate)
Use Loctite for all fittings.
Place slide with attached legs in the holes and concrete
the legs into the ground as per the diagram.

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FLOWER TABLE
Connect the table top to the table leg using 25mm stainless
tri-lobe bolts.
Connect each of the seat tops to the seat legs using 17mm
stainless tri-lobe bolts and T-nuts (with the tri-lobe entering
from the top).
Dig a hole approximately 800mm deep and 300mm x
300mm square.
Insert the table, ensuring that the table top sits approximately 550mm above the finished surface level. Pour
concrete around the base of the leg forming a footing of 300mm x 300mm x 500mm with a tapered top so
that water won’t pool around the leg.
Dig holes for the seats approximately 600mm away from the centre pole of the table and 600mm deep.
Insert each seat, ensuring that the seat tops are approximately 300mm above finished surface level.
Pour concrete around each leg forming footings of 300mmx 300mm x 300mm with a tapered top. (Note:
Ensure the equipment is not used for at least 24 hours to allow concrete to set.)

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MATRIX
(To be supplied with Orbit Manual and Arched Rock Wall
Installation Manual.)
Dig 3 holes 500x500mm and 1000mm deep in line with
2950mm distance on the side of the rock climber.
Dig 2 holes 500x500mm and 1000mm deep on 2100mm
from the first 3 holes, 5900mm apart for the second
arched frame.
Insert legs into top arches with welded castings towards
centre of structure and attach using cap nuts and bolts
10x100 C/H as shown. One of the top arches includes an
extension for the Arched Rock Wall Upright. Connect top
of Arched Rock Wall Upright to frame using cap nut and
bolt 10x100 C/H.
Rise frames in the holes and attach cross rails using
standard Orbit clamps 50 to 90 fittings (see Orbit Manual).
Mark the position of the arched Rock Wall leg, dig a hole
according Orbit Manual and join to main frame. Attach
Rock Wall according Orbit Manual.
Attach plastic rings and flanges to rubber membranes
with bolts and cap nuts as shown.
Attach all ropes to frame using bolts M8x24 Post
Torx as shown. Ensure that all rubber membrane
to rope attachments are tightened very well and
Loctite is used. If attaching clamps are to come
loose, tearing of the rubber membrane may occur.
Keep frame level and concrete legs as shown
(Arched Rock Wall according Orbit Manual).
For the 4 vertical ropes in the middle of the
structure dig a 300mm wide channel, 600mm
deep directly below the 4 ropes. Connect anchors
using an ‘S’ hooks and allow the anchors to hang
into the holes, ensuring that they are taut. Pour
300mm deep concrete in anchor holes.

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For the 5 rope end anchors dig a 300x1300mm hole, 450mm deep and 2200mm away from the frame as
shown. Extend the 5 ropes with open turnbuckles to be sure they will reach the anchors in the holes and
mark the right places of the 5 anchors. The anchors need to follow the line of the ropes. Place the anchors on
the marked position and pour 300mm deep concrete.
Allow concrete to set for 24 hours. Attach the 5 turnbuckles to anchors as shown.
Adjust the turnbuckles so that ropes are not tight (allow a little slack).
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