Forpark Australia Summit User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
SUMMIT
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Congratulations on selecting Forpark Australia equipment for your playground.
This manual provides you with easy to follow instructions that will enable you to install the equipment
correctly. Installing your own playground can be a simple and rewarding task and it is satisfying to be able to
stand back when the job is finished and say “we did that!”
As a quality assured company our equipment complies with the following standards for play equipment as a
minimum, to ensure the safety of your children.
•AS 4685:2014, Parts 1 – 6, Playground equipment (Safety requirements and test methods)
•AS/NZS 4422:2016 Playground surfacing – Specifications, requirements and test method
•AS/NZS 4685.0.2017 Playgrounds and playground equipment – Part 1: Development, slide
installation, inspection, maintenance and operation
You may be interested to know that Forpark Australia is a family owned Australian company and that we are
the largest in-house manufacturer of playground equipment in Australia.
We have been manufacturing playground equipment since 1979 and provide you with the benefit of the
knowledge and experience that we have developed over these years.
This installation manual should be kept for future reference and to help you with your maintenance program.
A recommended maintenance schedule is provided in the rear of this manual.
Good luck with your installation.
Darryl G. Hansen
Managing Director

INSTALLATION MANUAL ESSENTIALS & ESSENTIALS TIMBER
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Contents
Prepare the site ..................................................................................................................................................................1
Check the contents of the crate .......................................................................................................................................2
Securing the site while work is in progress.....................................................................................................................2
Preparation for installation...............................................................................................................................................2
Reading the Plans ...............................................................................................................................................................3
Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Installing Footing Legs .......................................................................................................................................................3
Installing Structure .............................................................................................................................................................4
Tube Joiner ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Before Leaving the Site................................................................................................................................................... 14
Safety and Maintenance Inspections............................................................................................................................ 14
Routine Visual Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Operational Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Comprehensive Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 17

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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 4422:2016 “Playground surfacing – specifications, requirements and test method”
(relating to the type and depth of your soft-fall surfacing), and AS/NZS 4685.0:2017 “Playgrounds and
playground equipment – development, installation, maintenance and operation” (dealing with your site
requirements and ongoing maintenance).
1. This equipment is normally designed for installation on a flat level surface so you should ensure
that your play area is prepared correctly.
2. Check that the site is clear of underground power and services before you commence digging.
3. 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.
4. 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 1/2” 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. String line or laser level
9. Wheelbarrow
10. An axe (for cutting tree roots if they are in the way)
11. Concrete for footings
12. Crane
13. Cherry Picker
14. Mechanical lifting aids
15. A basic first aid kit for emergencies
16. ‘Occupational Health and Safety’ plan and procedures if applicable including relevant crane and
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CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE CRATE
In addition to the equipment itself, you should also have the following:-
1. Plans of the play structure
2. Materials or packing list
3. Tri-lobe driver (driver with a rounded triangular head which fits onto your ½” socket)
4. Post Torx Driver (driver with a star shaped head that fits into the ¼ inch socket)
5. Tech Screw Driver
6. Nuts and bolts, etc.
7. Touch up paint
8. Loctite
SECURING THE SITE WHILE WORK IS IN PROGRESS
You should ensure that the work site is clearly defined by some sort of barrier or temporary fence to ensure
that children or onlookers are not in danger of injury while you work. The concrete footings will need at least
7 days to set, so a barrier or fence will keep people off the equipment until it is ready to be used and until
adequate soft-fall surfacing has been installed.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
1. Before you commence installation you should familiarize yourself with the general instructions of
this manual.
2. Once ready to commence installation you should lay out the equipment and ensure that you have
all items detailed on the materials or packing list. (Some items listed on the packing list, such as
caps, may already be attached to other components.)
3. Assemble the legs that go in the ground with the jig frame parts.
4. Lay the frame roughly on the ground to ensure that it fits within the prepared area and that all
required fall zones are met.
5. Determine the proposed finished surface level and use a string line to set this level. This will help
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READING THE PLANS
You have been supplied with a plan showing the
actual layout of the equipment.
The plan shows the position of each of the
components in the structure and
items attached on each level (1, 2
or 3 story structure).
You have
also been supplied with a set of
drawings which indicate the
position of the items for each level
and isometric image of the full
structure.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING FOOTING LEGS
The first stage is to position and concrete legs.
All legs need to be attached to a frame, to be sure the built structure will match all holes on the concreted
legs. Use the required nuts and bolts to join leg plates to frame plates. Use bolt M10x90 for the cross
connection at the centre. Tighten all parts. Lay in correct position and mark ground for the footings. Dig holes
in the ground, place the assembled legs. Be sure the legs are in the correct position and level. Pour concrete
and secure the site allowing concrete to set for at least 7 days.
Equipment Layout (as though
looking down from above)
Layout Level 2
Layout Level 1

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Please, contact your local Forpark representative to confirm the correct footing size of your Summit
installation. The depth of holes and concrete is constant. For different size footings, change is on the width
and length of the concrete.
INSTALLING STRUCTURE
Remove the jig frame from concreted legs. The assembling of the structure (columns, uprights, platform
frames, platforms, walls, windows and roof) is to be done laying on the ground. Follow the steps:
1. Use the same jig frame from footing legs, raise vertically and attach 2 of the corner pipe columns the
same way as the footing legs before. Attach the straight columns using 3 plates on every joint.
Continue the same with level 2 and 3. Leave all bolts loose.
2. Attach Cube uprights to columns.
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3. Join rings and chains of the access net.
Access chain net has first and second open
rings. Check plan for the orientation of the
open rings. Attach rubber platforms to the
platform frame.
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4. Attach platforms and the access net to the platform frames according the level plan. Each platform
frame weights 150kg and may need mechanical lifting aid. Two legs of the access rail are attached to
the access flange and 2 legs to platform frame (require drilling and tapping).
5. Join the platform frame to the first level uprights that is attached to the columns. Continue attaching
other platform frames.
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6. Attach the
roof frame.
Attach all
windows and
columns with
uprights, on
the opposite
corner of
frames on the
ground.
Attach the
roof windows.
7. Build walls.
8. Attach walls.
9. Be sure all
nuts and bolts
are well
tightened.
10. Remove the
floor jig from
bottom
columns.
11. Lift the top of
structure with
crane to fit
the 4
aluminium
caps on top
columns.
12. Raise the
structure using the crane by the lugs on the top columns in an upright position and place over the
concreted legs. The holes on the plates should match as the same jig was used for positioning the
legs and bottom columns. Bolt all plates together using the same fittings as with the jig. Be sure all
nuts and bolts are well tightened.
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13. Make sure all columns and uprights are vertical,
well connected and all frames are square.
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14. Use the holes on roof to remove crane ropes.
15. Climb to the first level and assemble according
to the plan the access to level 2. Do the same for
level 3. Platform frames need drilling and
tapping for rope end flanges and plastic panels.
16. Build all slides using standard Tunnel slide
assembly and according to the plan.
The orientation of each tunnel section is
determined using a process referred to as
“cranking”. Cranking consists of placing the
flanges of both sections together with the seams
of the section to be attached aligned to the
seams of the previous section, and rotating it either
clockwise or anti-clockwise by the required number of bolt
holes in the flanges. (For example, 3 cranking steps would
involve rotating the section by 3 bolt holes.) Note:
Clockwise is determined while standing on the ground,
facing the slide up.
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Below is the list of the variety of slides (straight slides are excluded, as all tube seams are top and bottom).
Slide Level 1 Right Spiral (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown)
Piece Number
Description
Cranking Steps
Direction
2
1st 90oelbow
3
Clockwise
3
2nd 90oelbow
1
Anti-clockwise
4 3rd 90oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
5
4th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
7 35oelbow 0 Left
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Exit Sections
5 and 1/2
Anti-clockwise
Slide Level 2 Right Spiral (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown), (tube
windows facing up)
Piece Number
Description
Cranking Steps
Direction
2 1st 90oelbow 3 Clockwise
3
2nd 90oelbow
1
Anti-clockwise
4 3rd 90oelbows 2 Anti-clockwise
5
4th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
6 5th 90oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
7
6th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
8 7th 90oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
10
8th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
11 9th 90oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
12
10th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
13 11th 90oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
15
35oelbow
0
Left
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Exit Sections
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Slide Level 3 Right Spiral (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown), (tube
windows facing up)
Piece Number
Description
Cranking Steps
Direction
2
1st 90oelbow
3
Clockwise
3 2nd 90oelbow 1 Anti-clockwise
4
3rd 90oelbows
2
Anti-clockwise
5 4th 90oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
6
5th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
7
6
th
90
o
elbow
2
Anti-clockwise
8
7th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
10
8
th
90
o
elbow
2
Anti-clockwise
11
9th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
12
10
th
90
o
elbow
2
Anti-clockwise
13
11th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
14
12
th
90
o
elbow
2
Anti-clockwise
15
13th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
16
14th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
18
15th 90oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
20
35oelbow
0
Left
21
Exit Sections
5 and 1/2
Anti-clockwise
Slide Level 2 Right Curved (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown), (tube
windows facing up)
Piece Number
Description
Cranking Steps
Direction
1
1
st
35
o
elbow
3
Clockwise
2
2st 35oelbow
2
Anti-clockwise
8
3
rd
90
o
elbows
3
Clockwise
9
4th 90oelbow
0
Left
10
Exit Sections
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Slide Level 3 Right Curved (Reverse Direction for Slide Left), (straight sections not shown), (tube
windows facing up)
Piece Number
Description
Cranking Steps
Direction
1
1st 35oelbow
3
Clockwise
2 2st 35oelbow 2 Anti-clockwise
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3rd 90oelbows
3
Clockwise
12 4th 90oelbow 0 Left
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Exit Sections
6
Anti-clockwise
17. Use the crane to lift into position. Attach all slides to walls from inside the structure, using ST
Bolt 10x60 H/H into welded nut on tube bracket.
18. Attach slide cradle uprights, find and dig the holes for the footings. Concrete the uprights.
19. Mark and dig the holes for the
access net bottom anchors and
slides exit legs. Place in holes and concrete.
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TUBE JOINER
The distance between
the cubes of both
structures needs to be
3000mm (legs 2350mm)
and offset of 1100mm.
Tube joiner can be on
levels 2 and 3. The
distance of supporting
legs on finished ground level is
2550mm for level 2 and
3650mm for level 3. Legs
are 800mm in ground
with standard Forpark
uprights footings.
1. Build, rise and
bolt both structures at the correct distance.
2. Connect all parts of the Tube Joiner laying on
ground.
3. Mark and dig the holes in ground for the supporting legs.
4. Use crane to lift the Tube Joiner. Hold legs spread to right distance to avoid tension and damage on
top connections. Place legs in holes and bolt flanges to both structure walls.
5. Concrete legs.
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Equipment Layout (as though
looking down from above)
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BEFORE LEAVING THE SITE
Check that all bolts are tightened.
Check that all concrete footings are 300mm below the finished surface level where loose-fill
material is used.
Check that the structure is solid with all uprights secure in the ground.
Check your softfall, ensuring that your fall zones and the depth of the softfall are correct.
Touch up any scratches on the paintwork.
Remove all rubbish and packaging from the site.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS
To ensure that your equipment remains in a safe condition, we recommend that you establish a schedule of
safety and maintenance inspections and record the details of your inspections in a logbook. In this manner,
any minor repairs are done as soon as they are required, and your equipment will remain in safe condition.
In the event of an accident occurring on your play equipment, your records of these inspections are proof
that your ‘duty of care’ has been maintained.
We recommend that your play equipment be inspected with varying degrees of detail on a frequency basis as
outlined below.
Any spare parts that may be required for your play equipment will be available through your local Forpark
Australia branch, and our sales staff will be able to help you with any queries you may have regarding your
equipment.
Please remember! Play equipment that is well maintained remains safe, and will last for many years.
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ROUTINE VISUAL INSPECTION
Frequency – At least weekly. Daily inspections may be required where loose fill surfacing is used or in cases
where the equipment is subject to heavy use or vandalism.
Surfacing
Check that the soft-fall surfacing area is free of debris and contamination.
Check that displacement of your loose fill surfacing material has not resulted in areas becoming
shallower than the recommended depth, particularly below items of equipment where falls are likely.
Such areas should be levelled or filled to ensure that the recommended depth is maintained.
Equipment
Check for vandalism, and for any damaged or missing parts. In the event of any damage or missing
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OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
Frequency – Every one (1) to three (3) months, depending on the level of use. Equipment subject to heavy
use or vandalism may need to be inspected more frequently. Any problems identified should be addressed
on a priority basis taking into account any safety implications.
Surfacing & Surrounds
Check that the soft-fall surfacing area is free of debris and contamination.
Check that a loose fill soft-fall surfacing is at the recommended depth, and top up if necessary.
Check that a synthetic surface is in good condition and securely in place to provide impact absorption.
Check that any soft-fall surfacing borders are secure in the ground, do not constitute trip points, and
have no rough or sharp edges.
Check the area for overgrown bushes or hazards that may have intruded into the play area over time.
Equipment
Check all fasteners and tighten and replace any that are missing.
Check that all uprights and components are secure in the ground, and that no footings are showing
through the soft-fall.
Check steel play equipment for rust or corrosion. (All metal play equipment will show some signs of
breakdown over time, and this may be exacerbated by a marine environment.) Replace any badly
corroded parts.
Check timber equipment for splintering and warping; and coat with Sikkens Cetol if required. Replace
any damaged items.
Check all moving parts for excessive wear, and replace any worn items.
Check all chain links for wear and replace any damaged items.
Check for any bending or cracking of steel components and replace where necessary.
Check all paint-work, and touch up any areas that are worn or chipped.
Large rope net structures with tensioning aids (e.g. turn buckles) need to be checked for sufficient
tension and re-tensioned if necessary.
In highly corrosive environments it is strongly recommended that all equipment is regularly washed
with clean water to prevent any build-up of rust causing minerals. This is particularly important where
the equipment is positioned under a permanent shade structure and cannot be naturally washed by
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COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
Frequency – Annually. On a yearly basis it is advisable to have your equipment checked by someone who is
qualified in playground equipment maintenance, or by an engineer.
Surfacing & Equipment
In addition to a detailed inspection of all areas covered in an “Operational Inspection”, the following
checks should be made.
Check the structural integrity of equipment subject to corrosion or rotting.
Check for any changes in the safety of the equipment resulting from repairs made, or added or
replaced components