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Garick's Kids Karpettm Wood Fiber!

Prior to Installation:


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.
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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Installation:

  1. 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.
  2. Install all playground equipment per the manufacturer's guidelines and instructions.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Install retaining border is needed or desired.

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.
Suggestions for Installation
*Please note:
Garick or your qualified Kids Karpettm Rep can provide you with the Geotextile Fabric needed for your installation.

 

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