Wicksteed Activitynet14 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 7
Details
4m Activitynet14
Installation Instructions
Using Rubber Safety Surface
Product Overview
The Activitynet14 Activity Net has been designed to be used by children from 3
years of age and has been manufactured to exceed the European Playground Standard
EN11761-1:2017 and EN1176-11:2014.
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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Space requirements & Safety Clearances
Installation instructions
The Activitynet14 Activity Net is delivered in three sections.
Section One is the polished stainless stell mast which is to be mounted over the
central spigot of the foundation steelwork leaving the top of the mast to accept
the aluminium dome. This is attached to the top of the net.
Section Two is the net, complete with aluminium dome to be inserted into the top of
the mast.
Section Three is the foundation steelwork. This comprises of four galvanised
corner anchors, one central galvanised spigot and four safety anchors. The package
will also contain four rigging screws for attaching and tensioning the net at each
corner to the foundation steelwork.
Section Four is the galvanised corner boxes in flat pack form, including fittings.
Corner Anchor x4
Rigging Screw x4
Central Spigot x1
Corner Box x4
Safety Anchor x4

800 400
355
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Top of Rubber Safety Surface
Top Surface of Concrete
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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 850mm. 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 & Corner Box 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 Five holes that need to be excavated. These include one centre
holes (the final position of the central mast) and four 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 (point (b)) is
recommended in order to easily relocate the exact foundation position (both
horizontally and vertically) which was originally established during setting out.

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800
800
1000
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6606
All dimensions to the
centre of the hole in
the anchor
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800
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Safety anchor positioned
in hole at back of box
The eye of the
anchor is directly
over the front of the
concrete block
Safety Anchor
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Corner Foundation Hole: 1000x1000x800 Centre Foundation Hole: 800x800x800
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Datum Peg to
Top Hole Corner
Anchor
Shuttering, pegged and nailed
timber frame to 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: 3.712 cubic
metres.
When Installing the four
corner anchors, it is
extremely important to
ensure the eyes of the
anchor and 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 After Concreting Centre Before Concreting After Concreting
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Stage Three
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 at point (a). The
rigging screws should be extended to their maximum length at this stage.
3) Once all four rigging screws have been attached, the net is then self supporting
and the excavator can be released. Ensure the aluminium cap is correctly orientated
and tighten the rigging screws uniformly. Adjust the tension on each of the rigging
screws until the mast is vertical, and the net is located centrally around the mast
then tighten the locknuts on the rigging screws.
4) Connect the second bow shackle on the loop of wire to th esafety anchor, this is a
precausionary measure in case the rigging screw is tampered with or fails for any
reason.
5) Finaly secure the corner boxes with their lids using the security bolts supplied.
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.
Stage Two
After successfully preparing
the net and mast assembly,
attach the four rigging
screws previously stored, to
each of the four corners of
the net using the green pin
bow shackles. The bow
shackles can be located at
the 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.
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Maintenance & Inspection
General
The structure should be inspected and maintained in accordance with the
recommendations as detailed in 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:
1. General equipment and surface cleanliness
2. Equipment ground clearances are maintained
3. *Foundations not exposed, loose in the ground or cracked.
4. Parts not missing or damaged
5. Surface finishes not damaged, rusting or deteriorating
6. Connections and bolts are secure and tight
7. Bearings are free running
8. Safety surface (if installed) not compacted, damaged or contaminated
*Within the corner box chambers, foundations and steelwork should not be cracked,
loose in the ground or exposed. Inspect the stainless steel mast at finished ground
level for cracks or deformation in the single structural support.
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 equally re-tightening the turnbuckles.
It is recommended that subsequent checks on tension should be carried out at
monthly intervals and adjusted as required.
Single Structural Support
Dynamic items and equipment where stability relies on a single structural support.
For Dynamic items of equipment or for equipment where stability relies on a single
structural support for stability, it is recommended that they are scheduled for
replacement after a maximum use period of 15 years for structural steel. This is
particularly important for these structures that are subject to fluctuating loads as
fatigue can occur over time, depending on the level of use and abuse.
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Installation and Maintenance
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