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These instructions are purely intended to be a guide for a typical playground
installation and could change depending on the type of equipment used,
soil and climate conditions, or other special circumstance. Please contact
your authorized Kid's Karpet Sales Representative with any questions or
concerns. Please note: material may freeze in winter which will effect
the impact criteria. Playgrounds should not be used when the material is
frozen.
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Consumer
Product Safety Commission and ASTM approved
fall perimeters:
A fall perimeter of at least six (6) feet must surround all equipment with
the exception of swings and slides.
- A fall perimeter equal to two (2) times the height of the swing's
top rail is needed in front of and behind all swings.
- A fall perimeter equal to the height of the slide plus 4 feet, extending
to a minimum of 6 feet, is needed in front of all slide exits.
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Suggestions for Installation |
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Installation:
- Excavate the playground area using the guidelines stated above for
applicable equipment. The recommended 12" Kid's Karpet and 3"-6" drainage
usage requires a 13 "-16" deep excavation with a slight grade for drainage.
Any roots, stones, and vegetation must be removed.
- Install all playground equipment per the manufacturer's guidelines
and instructions.
- Install the applicable Geotextile fabric to the base of the area
and fill in with 3"-6" of drain stone. The amount will be dependent
on climate and amount of anticipated precipitation.
- Install an additional layer of Geotextile fabric over the drain stone
then fill in the recommended amount of Kid's Karpet material. Kid's
Kushion Playground mats should be used in high impact areas such as
under swing sets and the base of slides to prevent wear and pitting
to the surface.
- Kid's Karpet material should be applied 3"-5" over the recommended
amount to allow for compaction. The material will settle to the proper
level after a few days.
- Install retaining border is needed or desired.
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Maintenance:
All areas should be raked at regular intervals to insure the recommended
depths are maintained. Special attention should be placed on high impact
areas such as underneath swings and slides. Frequent visual inspections
should be done to remove any foreign objects such as trash, stones, and
glass.
Studies show that most playgrounds will require top dressing of additional
material every two (2) or three (3) years. This could be more in higher
use playgrounds. This additional material is available through our distributor
network.
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*Please note:
Your qualified Kids Karpet® Rep can provide you with
the Geotextile Fabric needed for your installation. |
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| Neighborhood Karpet |
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| Surrounded by Kids Karpet® |
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| Kids Karpet® with Treescape |
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| Sliding into Kids Karpet® |
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