Tayplay Twin Active 4000 User manual

Contents
Space requirements Page 2
Free height of fall Page 2
Installation Instructions Page 2
Foundation Requirements Page 3
Foundation Setting Page 4
Excavation & Positioning Page 5
Assembly Instructions Page 6
Maintenance & Contact Page 8
Details
Product Overview
The Twin Active 4000 Activity Net has been designed to be used by children
from 5 years of age and has been manufactured to exceed the European
Playground Standard BS-EN 1176-1(2008).
The following installation instructions should be adhered to in order that
the equipment functions in a safe manner.
Special Points of interest
Polished stainless steel mast with
solid aluminium dome.
18mm diameter Nylon braided rope
with steel re-enforcement.
Galvanised foundation steelwork.
Netform 'HD' aluminium rope
connecting system.
Low Maintenance
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4.0m Twin Active 4000
Installation Instructions
Rubber Safety Surface

16095
17095
10779 11779
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Rigging Screw x6
Central Spigot x2
Corner Box x6
Corner Anchor x6
Space requirements & Safety
Clearances
The requirements for space and safety
clearances are extracted from the
following standards BS-EN1176-1
BS-EN1176-1 Section 4.2.8 Zones
BS-EN1176-1 Section 4.2.8.2.3 Free space
The equipment should be situated to
allow 2.0m free space from the edge
of the product at ground level.
Total area required based on square
layout is 201.3m2.
Finished assembly showing the
recommended safety zones
Free Height of fall
The maximum height at which a child can
stand, and fall unimpeded is 1066mm, the
highest point on the perimeter rope. This
is considered to be the free height of fall
according to BS-EN 1176 part 11 section 4.3
and therefore a mininum safety surface of
16095x10779 is required.
Installation instructions
The Twin Active 4000 Activity Net is delivered in three sections.
Section One is the polished stainless steel masts which is to be mounted over the
central spigots of the foundation steelwork leaving the top of the masts to accept
the aluminium domes. This is attached to the top of the net.
Section Two is the two halves of the net, complete with aluminium domes to be
inserted into the top of the mast. There are also five shoulder bolts with security
bolts for attaching the two halves of the net.
Section Three is the foundation steelwork. This comprises of six galvanised corner
anchors, two central galvanised spigot and six safety anchors. The package will
also contain six rigging screws for attaching and tensioning the net at each corner
to the foundation steelwork.
Section Four is the galvanised corner boxes in flatpack form, with fittings.
Safety Anchor x6

800 400
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Top Surface of Concrete
Top of Rubber Surface
Foundation requirements
General
This net has been designed to allow a rubber safety surface to be used in conjunction
with corner boxes. The surface thickness should be based on the CFH of 1066mm. The
boxes are supplied with a tile glued to the lid, this ensures the finished
ground level is the required 400mm above the concrete.
It is recomended the area is prepared accordingly prior to commencing installation of
the net.
Equipment & Tools
The following equipment is recommended to assist in the accurate installation of the
foundation anchors.
1) Laser Level 2) 20m Measuring Tape 3) JCB Excavator 4) Set Timber
5) Manual Tools: Spade, Sledge Hammer, Claw Hammer & Nails
Time Management
Day One:
1) Set out the Area 2) Accurately Position and Excavate Holes
3) Secure Central & Corner Foundation positions for concreting
Day Two:
1) Concrete Steelwork
Day Three*:
1) Final erection of Activity Net
2) Laying of rubber safety surface material
*The foundation should be left for approximately seven days to achieve maximum
strength prior to assembling the remaining elements.
Foundation Procedure
Setting Out
There are a total of Eight holes that need to be excavated. These include two centre
holes (the final position of the central masts) and six holes at each corner (the net
will be attached to the subsequently concreted corner anchors by means of rigging
screws supplied).
All foundation concrete blocks must be at the same level
It is important to maintain 400mm between the finished surface level of the safety
surface and the top surface level of the concrete. Once the correct position of the
holes has been marked prior to excavation, The use of a datum peg is recommended in
order to easily relocate the exact foundation position (both horizontally and
vertically) which was originally established during setting out.

800
800
1000
1000
5216 4671
4671
6606
4671
4671
All dimensions to the centre
hole in the anchor.
Safety anchor positioned in the
hole at the rear of the box.
355
50
Anchor hole positioned directly above
the front of the concrete block.
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Corner Foundation Hole: 1000x1000x800 Centre Foundation Hole: 800x800x800

Datum Peg to
Top Hole
Corner Anchor
Shuttering, Pegged and
Nailed Timber Frame
support anchor and corner
box during concreting
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Excavation & Foundation
Positioning
Procedure
In loose ground, it may be
necessary to use timber
framework (or shuttering) to
prevent soil falling into the
hole. It will also prevent an
unnecessary excess volume of
concrete being used.
Concrete to be in 30/N mm2 mix.
Total volume required: 8.512
cubic metres.
When Installing the four corner
anchors, it is extremely
important to ensure the eyes of
the anchor, and associated
safety anchors, are held
securely during concreting to
minimise any movement.
Install the centre foundation
spigot. Use bolted temporary
timber supports to suspend and
secure the anchor during
concreting.
Note:
To easily remove the support
timbers following concreting,
secure the timbers by bolting
from the underside of the
spigots top plate.
Corner Before Concreting Centre Before Concreting Centre After Concreting
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Stage Two
After successfully preparing the net and mast assembly, attach the six rigging screws
previously stored, to each of the six corners of the net using the ‘greenpin’ bow
shackles. The bow shackles can be located, already attached, at the net corners.
The rigging screw should be attached so that the ‘eye’ end is connected to the
shackle, leaving the ‘jaw’end to attach to the corner anchors.
1) To lift the net and mast into their final position, connect a sling (rope or
webbing) to the upper part of the mast and lift using the excavating machine.
Note: do not, under any circumstances, allow the lifting of the item using only the
net as support as this can cause irreparable damage to the net. The mast must take the
support. The certified excavator operator will be able to assist in this operation.
2) Locate the base of the mast over the centre spigot. With the excavator still taking
the weight, connect the rigging screws to the four corner anchors. Rigging screws
should extend to their maximum length at this stage.
Assembly Instructions
Stage One
Following a seven day curing
period, to allow the concrete
to gain adequate strength,
the final erection of the net
can take place.
1) Remove Packaging from Net
& Mast
2) Lay the net out on the
ground so all corners are
visible
3) Thread the mast through
the net and locate with
aluminium cap into the end of
the mast.
Note: Orientation of the mast
can be determined from the
position of the manufacturers
label.
1:2

1. Net A End Fitting
2. Security Cap
3. High Tensile Bolt
4. 400 Diameter,
1mm Plastic Washer
5. Nyloc Nut
6. Security Cap
7. Net B End Fitting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3) Repeat Steps one and two with the second half of the net. Using
the shoulder bolts shown, to the top of the page, connect the two
halves of the net together. All three turnbuckles should now be
tensioned evenly until the masts are vertical.
4)
When a 50kg weight is applied to the perimeter rope at the swivel
connection this should Deflect approximately 100mm, as shown below,
when the net is correctly tensioned. Do not over tighten the net.
5) Connect the second bow shackle on the loop of wire to the safety
anchor.
6) Finally secure the corner boxes with their lids using the
security bolts supplied.
A 50kg weight
applied here
will give
approximately
100mm
deflection
when the net
is correctly
tensioned.
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Maintenance & Inspection
General
The TwinAct4000-R1 activity net should be inspected and maintained in accordance with
the recommendations as detailed in BS-EN 1176 part 7: Guidance on installation,
inspection, maintenance and operation for playground equipment.
If any part of the equipment is found to be unsafe during an inspection and that part
cannot be repaired or replaced immediately, the equipment unit or part(s) concerned
should be secured against use. This may involve immobilisation or removal from site.
Important note: The frequency of inspection will vary with the type of equipment or
materials used and other factors, e.g. heavy use, levels of vandalism, coastal
location, air pollution, age of equipment etc.
Routine Visual Inspection
A routine visual inspection enables the identification of obvious hazards that can
result from vandalism, use or weather conditions, e.g. broken parts.
A daily routine visual inspection is recommended especially for playground equipment
that has heavy use and/or is subject to vandalism and should include the inspection
of the following as a minimum:
General equipment and surface cleanliness1.
Equipment ground clearances are maintained2.
Foundations not exposed, loose in the ground or cracked3.
Parts not missing or damaged4.
Surface finishes not damaged, rusting or deteriorating5.
Connections and bolts are secure and tight6.
Bearings are free running7.
Safety surface (if installed) not compacted, damaged or contaminated8.
For further information and technical assistance regarding the cone climber range, please
contact the original manufacturers at:
Tayplay Ltd
Inveralmond Trade Park
Ruthvenfield Road Tel: ++44(0)1738 449 084
Perth Fax: ++44(0)1738 449 094
PH1 3TT email: [email protected]
Scotland Web: www.tayplay.com
Retension the Rope
Periodic checks on tension will help assist in the durability of the product.
After initial tension is complete, the net will stretch approximately 1% over the first
two weeks of use. Following this initial period, the net needs to be fully retension by
releasing the locking nuts and evenly re-tightening the rigging screws as done in the
orginal installation.
It is recommended that subsequent checks on tension should be carried out at
monthly intervals and adjusted as required.