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Fibar
P L AY G R O U N D S U R FA C I N G
TECHN
ICAL BRIEFING
& BUYER PROTECTION PLAN
2 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
3 MAINTENANCE
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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T E S T R E S U LTS
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CO M P L I A N C E W I T H A D A
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INSURANCE
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WA R R A N T Y
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General Specifications
G E N E R A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
PART 1:
GENERAL
2.4
A license to construct a Fibar System according to these
specifications must first be obtained from The Fibar Group, LLC
as licensor of the patent rights of Fibar Systems reflected in
Provide one (1) FibarMat (minimum size: 36" x 36" x 1.5" with a
1.5" beveled edge on all sides) under each swing seat, tire swing,
slide exit, and sliding pole. Double and triple slides may require
multiple FibarMats. Total quantity required is ________.
U.S. patent numbers 4,679,963; 5,026,207; 5,076,726; and other
PART 3:
QUALITY CONTROL
3.1 Surfacing shall be IPEMA-CERTIFIED Engineered Wood Fiber.
Standard wood chips or bark mulch will not be acceptable.
patents pending.
To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must
be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits.
3.2.1 Supplier must provide test results for Engineered Wood Fiber and
FibarMats for impact attenuation in accordance with ASTM F 1292
Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under
and Around Playground Equipment. Results must be provided for
new and for 12-year-old Engineered Wood Fiber Material.
They should also be installed at other excessive wear areas,
including sliding poles.
1.1
Provide Fibar System Playground Safety Surface in areas
3.2.2 Testing of Engineered Wood Fiber in accordance with
ASTM F 1292 must show G-max values of less than 155G for
the 8" thick system, or 120G for the 12" system at 14’ drop
heights, and HIC values of less than 1,000 for both new and
12-year-old material.
indicated on plans.
1.2
Provide safety surface immediately after installing playground
equipment.
1.3
Fibar Systems and FibarMats are available from your local
3.2.3 Supplier must show testing in accordance with ASTM F 2075,
Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a
Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment.
Representative:
Name: ___________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
or directly from The Fibar Group, LLC, Suite 300,
3.2.4 Supplier must provide test results in accordance with
ASTM F 1951, Standard Specification for Determination of
Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground
Equipment.
80 Business Park Dr., Armonk, NY 10504-1705.
You can call 800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770.
Email: [email protected]
PART 2:
2.1
3.3.5 Testing of FibarMats in accordance with ASTM F 1292 must show
G-max values of less than 200G and HIC values of less than
1,000 for a 3' drop height.
M AT E R I A L S
Provide Fibar System No. _______ (choose system), engineered
wood fiber to a compacted depth of approximately ________
inches over top layer of FibarFelt 100% polyester, non-woven
geotextile fabric (if applicable) and FibarDrain drainage matrix (if
3.6
Supplier must certify that the surface meets the intent of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
3.7
Supplier must provide written manufacturer’s 25-year
(300 System), 20-year (200 System), or 15-year (100 System)
warranty against loss of resiliency; lifetime warranty on FibarFelt
fabric, and FibarDrain drainage matrix.
3.8
Supplier must provide $10 million product liability insurance
certificate with project owner named as certificate holder,
prior to delivery.
3.9
In Canada, supplier must meet CSA guidelines.
applicable) with minimum flow rate of 10 gpm/ft. (Note:
System 200 drainage stone is not supplied by Fibar Systems.)
2.2
The amount of Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber necessary to provide
the approximate depth after compaction is as follows:
2.3
System 200 only: Provide 3", #67 blend angular drainage
stone over bottom layer of FibarFelt geotextile fabric.
DEPTH
QUANTITY
PLAYGROUND AREA
8"
38 cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft.
9"
42 cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft.
10"
46 cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft.
11"
48 cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft.
12"
50 cubic yards
per 1,000 sq. ft.
PART 4:
I N S TA L L AT I O N
4.1 Install the FibarDrain, FibarFelt, FibarMats, and Fibar® material in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
4.2
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Avoid contamination of the Fibar material with sand, gravel,
mud, or native soil.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE
1-800-342-2721
Maintenance
To download specifications and
drawings on CAD format, go to
ParksandRec.CADdetails.com
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. ACCESSIBILITY
6. TOP-OFF
Please note: Depending on weather and usage, a Fibar surface
Experience has shown us that installations typically require
will compact to provide access for wheelchairs, crutches,
top-offs after three (3) years of use (in heavy-use
walkers, and wheeled vehicles within two to six weeks of
playgrounds, maybe sooner). The legs of the equipment
installation.
should have been marked according to the System design
depth when originally installed. It is, therefore, easy to
determine when the surface of the Fibar Systems falls
2. VISUAL INSPECTION
Remove debris–especially stones, broken glass, or other foreign
below this level and requires topping off with fresh
objects. In heavily-used public parks, inspect frequently.
material. If the equipment was not marked, the surface
should be checked at several points by using a longhandled screwdriver marked in inches to determine the
3. RAKING
Areas of constant wear and impact should be raked level. Pay
actual depth. Top-offs can sometimes be scheduled with
particular attention to areas under swings, sliding poles, and at
other deliveries to minimize the freight cost.
slide exits. When a Fibar Systems installation is close to a sand
pit, the sand may get tracked onto the Engineered Wood Fiber
surface. This can change the impact attenuation of the Fibar
Systems. The surface should be vigorously raked.
4 . W E A R M AT S
To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be
installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits.
including sliding poles. The preferred method is to place the mats
on top of the Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber. They can also be
placed in the middle of the Fibar or directly under the Fibar, on top
of the FibarFelt fabric. If these wear mats were not ordered when
After a proper installation, regular maintenance includes “topping-off”
you ordered the Fibar System, please call your local Representative
with fresh Fibar to maintain the original specified depth.
or The Fibar Group, LLC. 800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770.
5. WEEDS
7. WINTER CONDITIONS
On playgrounds that only receive light usage, conditions could
Should there be moisture retention in the Fibar System, it
occur that might cause sporadic weed growth. In such instances,
will freeze when the temperature drops below the freezing
the situation can easily be remedied by the use of a safe weed
mark. Please check your surface in winter weather. When
killer (call your local Cooperative Extension office) or remove
the surface is frozen, the play area should not be used.
weeds by hand.
IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE
SURFACE AND ITS PERFORMANCE, PLEASE CALL TOLL
FREE 800-342-2721 OR 914-273-8770.
Fibar surfacing is not simply wood chips or mulch; it's an Engineered
Wood Fiber designed to meet today’s play surfacing guidelines.
VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT
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Fibar System 300
S Y S T E M 3 0 0 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Fibar System 300 is our premier playground surfacing product line
for all uses including areas with high-to-average rainfall and/or poor
drainage. The patented system is composed of Fibar Engineered Wood
Fiber, FibarFelt geotextile fabric, and our exclusive FibarDrain drainage
matrix. No other recreational surfacing product provides a better
combination of safety, accessibility, 25-year warranty, and superior
drainage properties at a comparable cost.
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
CRITICAL HT.
USE
312
12" Fibar, FibarFelt, FibarDrain
12'
Playground
310
12'
Playground
308
10'
Playground
306
N/A
Jogging track
ALL
Minimum 36" x 36" x 1.5" FibarMat N/A
Playground
Figure 1
To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must be installed under
all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They should also be installed at
Note: Depth measurements are approximate after compaction.
other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles.
F I B A R S YS T E M 3 0 0 A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N D E TA I L
Section A
Figure 3
“Entrance and exit ramps into the Fibar should have a minimum slope of 1 in 12 or
must meet current ADA, State or local regulations.”
Figure 2
F I B A R S YS T E M 3 0 0 I N - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N D E TA I L
Section B
Figure 5
Figure 4
Note: Diagrams not to scale. For illustration purposes only.
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S Y S T E M 3 0 0 I N S TA L L AT I O N
including sliding poles. FibarMat wear mats are available through
your local Fibar System Representative.
PLEASE NOTE:
In accordance with standard design and construction practices,
The Fibar Group, LLC and its Representatives recommend using
the services of a certified engineer, architect, or landscape
architect who is familiar with local soil and climate conditions to
evaluate and interpret any information provided.
9.
The Fibar Group, LLC assumes no responsibility for
determining the size of the playground or the use zone
between the equipment and the border. Installer must
thoroughly examine the site and specifications, carefully
checking the dimensions before starting work.
IMPORTANT: With a permanent marker, mark off all the legs of
the equipment to the compacted System design depth.
10. Spread Fibar wood fiber using a Bobcat or a small front-end loader.
Operator should be careful not to travel on the FibarFelt or turn
sharply on the Fibar. It will also be necessary to use hand labor to
spread. To allow for natural compaction, we supply additional Fibar.
Important: Install all the Fibar delivered. The Fibar will be several
inches above grade or border until it compacts. Feather the edges to
make a smooth transition to existing grade or border.
All instructions are subject to equipment manufacturers’
installation specifications.
11. Hand rake for a perfectly smooth, finished surface.
Read Fibar System 300 Specifications, Installation, and Maintenance
Instructions, all available from The Fibar Group, LLC
1-800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770 or your local Representative.
A . I N - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N S
1. Excavate area 8" (for 8" System) or 12" deep (for 12" System)
with a 1% downward grade to ensure proper drainage to
FibarDrain strip. It is not recommended that a Fibar System be
installed on a grade greater than 10%. All roots, stones, and
vegetation must be removed.
2.
3.
The area should be well compacted and accurately graded,
especially in areas where additional fill has been brought in.
13. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones.
A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all equipment with
the exception of:
a. Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top
rail is needed in front of and behind swings (2 times in front and
2 times behind).
b. Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a
minimum of 6 feet, except for the slide exit area where the use
zone shall be a minimum of 6 feet or the distance between the
highest point of the slide to the protective surfacing. The use zone
at the slide exit need not exceed 8 feet.
For more information:
ASTM: 100 Barr Harbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
610-832-9500 Fax: 610-832-9666 www.astm.org
CPSC: Washington, DC 20207
Toll free: 800-683-2772 www.cpsc.org
CSA: 178 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M9W1R3, Canada
416-747-4000 www.csa.ca
14. See Fibar System 300 Maintenance Instructions for requirements
with respect to inspections, raking, top-off, and other
maintenance, advice.
Cut a trench 2" wide by 6" deep all along the inside edge
perpendicular to the grade and install FibarDrain strip. Connect low
end of FibarDrain strip to storm drain or similar device to take
water collected from playground away from site.
B. IN-GROUND (CONTINUED) AND
A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N S
4. Install playground equipment.
5.
12. After two weeks of active use, surface should be raked level again.
Install retaining border if required.
WA R N I N G
6.
Cut FibarDrain strips and lay them on 6' centers in direction
of grade.
7.
Cover sub-grade with FibarFelt 100% non-woven geotextile fabric
material. Overlap all seams 3". Make sure to cover the trench and
FibarDrain in step #3 (if applicable). It will be necessary to slit the
FibarFelt to fit around the footings of the equipment. Where
possible, overlap all slits with the next piece of FibarFelt.
8.
WA R N I N G
Install FibarMat rubber wear mats on top or in the middle of
Fibar® wood fiber or under the Fibar (on top of FibarFelt material).
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Incorrect installation or maintenance, failure to install all the
Fibar delivered, failure to maintain the depth of the Fibar
System at the System design depth, failure to use FibarMat
wear mats at slide exits, under all swings and tire swings
(except enclosed or tot swings), other wear areas
(a wear area is any area in the playground where the sur face
depth falls below the System design depth for the playground
sur face), use of the Fibar System and/or materials with others
not provided by The Fibar Group, LLC, abnormal use, lack of
proper maintenance, or vandalism can result in serious injur y
or death. Be aware that no playground sur face can prevent all
accidents or injuries.
Winter Conditions. Should there be moisture retention in the
Fibar System, it will freeze when the temperature drops below
the freezing mark. Please check your sur face frequently in
winter weather. When the sur face is frozen, the impact
attenuation proper ties of Fibar are lost and for this reason,
the play area should not be used.
Reread the Installation and Maintenance Instructions
periodically. If at any time you are concerned about the
sur face and its per formance, please contact us at
800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770.
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Fibar System 200
Fibar System 200 playground surfacing is designed for use in areas of
very high-to-average rainfall or sites with poor soil stability. The
patented system is composed of Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber, two
layers of FibarFelt geotextile fabric, with owner-supplied drainage
stone and PVC pipe for french drain. It comes with a 20-year warranty.
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
CRITICAL HT.
USE
212
12" Fibar, FibarFelt, 3" Drainage stone, FibarFelt
12'
Playground
210
12'
Playground
208
10'
Playground
206
N/A
Jogging track
ALL
Minimum 36" x 36" x 1.5" FibarMat
N/A
Playground
Drainage stone is not provided by Fibar Systems.
When properly installed, Fibar surfacing meets the Final Rule of the
Access Board in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
F I B A R M AT S
other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. The preferred
method is to place the mats on top of the Fibar Engineered Wood
Fiber. They can also be placed in the middle of the Fibar or directly
under the Fibar, on top of the FibarFelt fabric.
Figure 6
FIBAR SYSTEM 200
FIBAR SYSTEM 200
I N - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N
A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N
Figure 8
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PLEASE NOTE:
the services of a certified engineer, architect or landscape architect
who is familiar with local soil and climate conditions to evaluate
and interpret any information provided.
Install retaining border if required.
10. IMPORTANT: With a permanent marker, mark off all the legs of
the equipment to the compacted System design depth,
excluding the drainage stone.
11. Spread Fibar wood fiber using a Bobcat or a small front-end
loader. Operator should be careful not to travel on the FibarFelt or turn
sharply on the Fibar. It will also be necessary to use hand labor to
spread. To allow for natural compaction, we supply additional Fibar.
Important: Install all the Fibar delivered. The Fibar will be several
inches above grade or border until it compacts. Feather the edges to
make a smooth transition to existing grade or border.
The Fibar Group, LLC assumes no responsibility for determining
the size of the playground or the use zone between the
equipment and the border. Installer must thoroughly examine
the site and specifications, carefully checking the dimensions
before starting work.
12. Hand rake for a perfectly smooth, finished surface.
Read Fibar Systems 200 Specifications, Installation and
Maintenance instructions, all available from The Fibar Group, LLC
1-800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770 or your local Representative.
14. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones.
the exception of:
a. Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top
2 times behind).
b. Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a
A . I N - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N S
1. Excavate area 9" (for 8" System) or 13"deep (for 12" System) with
a 1% downward grade to ensure proper drainage. It is not
recommended that a Fibar System be installed on a grade greater
than 10%. All roots, stones, and vegetation must be removed.
2.
9.
The area should be well compacted and accurately graded,
especially in areas where additional fill has been brought in.
B.IN-GROUND (CONTINUED) AND
A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N S
3. Cut a trench 1’ wide by 2’ deep all along the inside edge
perpendicular to the grade and install the FibarFelt 100%
non-woven geotextile fabric and fill with stone. Connect low end
to storm drain or similar device to take water collected from
playground away from site.
610-832-9500 Fax: 610-832-9666 www.astm.org
416-747-4000 www.csa.ca
4.
Install playground equipment.
5.
Cover sub-grade and the drainage trench with FibarFelt material.
Overlap all seams 3". It will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt to fit
around the footings of the equipment. Where possible, overlap all
slits with the next piece of FibarFelt.
maintenance advice.
WA R N I N G
6.
Install 3", #67 blend clean, angular drainage stone.
7.
Cover stone with FibarFelt material. Overlap all seams 3".
It will be necessary to slit the FibarFelt to fit around the equipment
footings. Where possible, overlap all slits with the next piece
of FibarFelt.
8.
Install FibarMat rubber wear mats on top or in the middle of
Fibar® wood fiber or under the Fibar (on top of FibarFelt material).
including sliding poles. FibarMat wear mats are available through
your local Fibar System Representative.
www.fibar.com
WA R N I N G
or death. Be aware that no playground sur face can prevent
all accidents or injuries.
800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770.
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Fibar System 100
Fibar System 100 playground surfacing is designed for use in areas of
low-average-rainfall or sites with excellent drainage. The patented
system is composed of Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber and our exclusive
FibarFelt geotextile fabric. No other recreational surfacing product
provides a better combination of safety, accessibility, 15-year warranty,
and ease of installation at a comparable cost.
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
CRITICAL HT.
USE
112
12" Fibar, FibarFelt
12'
Playground
110
10" Fibar, FibarFelt
12'
Playground
108
8" Fibar, FibarFelt
10'
Playground
106
6" Fibar, FibarFelt
N/A
Jogging track
ALL
Minimum 36" x 36" x 1.5" FibarMat
N/A
Playground
Properly positioned FIbarMats ensure a long lasting surfacing installation.
F I B A R M AT S
other excessive wear areas, including sliding poles. The preferred
method is to place the mats on top of the Fibar Engineered Wood
Fiber. They can also be placed in the middle of the Fibar or directly
under the Fibar, on top of the FibarFelt fabric.
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F I B A R S YS T E M 1 0 0 A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S TA L L AT I O N D E TA I L
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labor to spread. To allow for natural compaction, we supply
PLEASE NOTE:
additional Fibar. Important: Install all the Fibar delivered. The
finished grade of Fibar will be several inches above grade at
the services of a certified engineer, architect, or landscape
border until it compacts. Feather the edges to make a smooth
architect who is familiar with local soil and climate conditions to
transition to existing grade or border.
evaluate and interpret any information provided.
9.
Hand rake for a perfectly smooth, finished surface.
The Fibar Group, LLC assumes no responsibility for determining the
size of the playground or the use zone between the equipment and
the border. Installer must thoroughly examine the site and
11. CPSC and ASTM Recommended Use Zones
specifications, carefully checking the dimensions before starting work.
the exception of:
a.
Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top
Read Fibar Systems 100 Specifications, Installation, and
2 times behind).
Maintenance instructions, all available from Fibar Systems
b.
( 800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770) or your local Representative.
Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a
A B O V E - G R O U N D I N S T A L L AT I O N O N LY
1.
The area should be accurately graded with a 1% downward slope
and well compacted.
2.
Layout should allow for water to flow to a storm drain or similar
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device to take water collected from playground away from site.
Install playground equipment.
3.
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4.
Cover sub-grade with FibarFelt material, 100% non-woven
geotextile fabric. Overlap all seams 3". It will be necessary to
5.
slit the FibarFelt to fit around the footings of the equipment.
Where possible, overlap all slits with the next piece of FibarFelt.
maintenance advice.
Install FibarMat wear mats on top or in the middle of Fibar®
wood fiber or directly under the Fibar (on top of FibarFelt
material). To preserve your warranty, FibarMat wear mats must
be installed under all swings, tire swings, and slide exits. They
should also be installed at other excessive wear areas, including
WA R N I N G
sliding poles. FibarMat wear mats are available through your local
Fibar System Representative.
6.
Install retaining border.
7.
IMPORTANT: With a permanent marker, mark off all the legs of
the equipment to the compacted U.C. System design depth.
8.
WA R N I N G
Spread Fibar® wood fiber using a Bobcat or a small front-end
or death. Be aware that no playground sur face can prevent all
accidents or injuries.
loader. Operator should be careful not to travel on the FibarFelt or
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turn sharply on the Fibar. It will also be necessary to use hand
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General Information
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
PAT E N T P R OT E C T I O N
E D U C AT I O N A L V I D E O S / D V D s
The Fibar Systems are unique playground surface products, the
“Safety and Legal Compliance for Playground Surfaces” and “Fibar
creation and origination of which are covered by U.S. Patent Numbers
System Accessibility” are available from your local Representative or
4,679,963; 5,026,207; and 5,076,726. Prior to construction, the installer
Fibar System. Presentations with featured speakers can be arranged
must obtain a license from The Fibar Group, LLC. There is no charge for
for large groups.
this license. Following the designs according to the patents ensures
that a Fibar System will be installed correctly, with the correct materials,
FLAMMABILITY TESTING
which, in turn guarantees coverage under all applicable warranties and
Fibar wood fiber was tested by U.S. Testing Laboratory, Textile Service
product liability insurance.
Division. Detailed test results are available from The Fibar Group, LLC.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
C U S TO M E R S AT I S FA C T I O N
Prior to the start of construction, you will receive a binder with all the
We pledge Total Customer Satisfaction for every product we provide.
necessary information to properly construct your Fibar System
If you require service, and it has not been provided, you are urged to
playground surface. It will also include special tools to make the job more
call the President of The Fibar Group, LLC, Henry Mustacato, at
efficient. Additional copies are available upon request at no charge.
800-342-2721 or 914-273-8770. Fax: 914-273-8659. Or write to our
main office: The Fibar Group, LLC, Suite 300, 80 Business Park Drive,
F I B A R M AT
Armonk, NY 10504-1705. The Fibar Group, LLC has over 100 exclusive
These rubber wear mats provide extra protection in heavily-used
Representatives in the United States and Canada.
areas, such as under swings, tire swings, and at slide exits.
Note: A FibarMat must be installed under all swings and
slide exits to preserve the Warranty.
IPEMA MEMBERSHIP
CPSC AND ASTM USE ZONES
1.
The Fibar Group, LLC is a member of IPEMA, the International Play
A use zone of at least 6 feet must surround all
Equipment Manufacturers Association. IPEMA is a member-driven
equipment with the exception of:
organization whose mission is to assist in providing creative, fun,
Swings: A use zone equal to 4 times the height of the top rail is
and safe play environments for children.
needed in front of and behind swings (2 times in front and 2
times behind).
2.
Slides: The use zone surrounding a slide should be a minimum of
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6 feet, except for the slide exit area where the use zone shall be a
minimum of 6 feet or the distance between the highest point of
the slide to the protective surfacing. The use zone at the slide exit
need not exceed 8 feet.
I P E M A C E R T I F I C AT E O F C O M P L I A N C E
610-832-9500 Fax: 610-832-9666 www.astm.org
Toll Free: 800-683-2772 www.cpsc.org
416-747-4000 www.csa.ca
MAINTENANCE
Comprehensive instructions on maintenance are included with the
installation instructions. Your local Representative is available to answer
any immediate questions you might have.
In the interest of public
playground safety,
IPEMA provides a Third
Party Certification
Service whereby an
independent laboratory
validates a surfacing
manufacturer’s
conformance to ASTM
F1292, Standard
Specification for Impact Attenuation Under and Around Playground Equipment, and
for an engineered wood fiber manufacturer, its certification of conformance,
also, to ASTM F2075, Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a
Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment, Section 4.6,
for testing the presence of Tramp Metal. The use of the corresponding logo(s)
in Fibar Systems’ Technical Briefing & Buyer Protection Plan signifies that Fibar
Systems has received written validation from the independent laboratory that
the product(s) associated with the use of the logo(s) conforms to the
requirements of the indicated standard. Check the IPEMA website
(www.ipema.org) to confirm product certification, its thickness, and critical height.
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CUSTOMER QUESTIONS
1.
What exactly is Fibar playground surfacing?
It is an engineered shredded wood fiber.
2.
Why not just install wood chips?
Fibar passes ASTM F 2075 Standard Specification for Engineered
Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around
Playground Equipment
3.
Is Fibar® accessible?
Fibar passes ASTM F 1951 Standard Specification for Determination
of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground
Equipment. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) has also ruled
that wood fiber surfaces are accessible provided there is adequate
drainage, they are installed correctly, and properly maintained.
4.
Has burning been a problem?
No, burning has not been a problem. Flammability test results are
available from the home office.
11. What about splinters?
Dr. Voigt Hodgson, (who conducted the impact attenuation
5.
6.
What if broken glass falls on the Fibar surface?
testing) of the Neurology Department of Wayne State University,
Broken glass and debris typically stay on top of the Fibar, and are
said: “No slivers were noted to occur personally or to an assistant
easily removed.
despite extensive handling of the fibers.”
12. How is Fibar maintained?
Why spend more for a Fibar System?
A Fibar Systems has benefits that look-alikes don’t: a 25-year
Occasional raking as usage dictates is all that is necessary to keep
warranty (300 System); $10,000,000 product liability insurance.
the play area in good condition. According to usage, the area will
Fibar is successful because it includes a drainage system that is
need to be topped off periodically. Active playgrounds are usually
topped off every three years.
specially designed for playgrounds. (The U.S. Department of
Interior says that good drainage is essential!)
13. How do I know that the Fibar Systems meet safety standards?
7.
Fibar is regularly tested in accordance with ASTM F1292 impact
How long does Fibar last?
tests and ASTM F2075 Engineered Wood Fiber Standard. Fibar
Fibar Systems 300 is guaranteed to perform for 25 years, provided
exceeds ASTM Standards and CPSC Guidelines. These test results
the depth is maintained by occasional top-offs. Fibar does not-
are available on request.
decompose as mulch does. Test results show that after 12 years
of use its impact absorbing qualities actually improved.
14. What if children eat it?
Fibar is a nontoxic, all natural wood product and not chemically
8.
Is Fibar treated?
treated in any way.
No! Fibar wood fiber is not chemically treated and is totally natural.
15. Why do I need FibarMats?
9.
What contains the Fibar?
They protect the surfacing and FibarFelt in heavily-used areas
You can border with curbing for an above-ground installation or
such as under swings, slide exits, and sliding poles.
excavate to have the play area flush with the surrounding land.
16. Have Fibar Systems been used in inner-city areas?
10. Are insects a problem?
Yes. For example, Fibar is the surface of choice for all 500
No. Fibar is a manufactured product with thousands of
Chicago Park District playgrounds, as well as parks in Houston
installations nationwide. Insects have not been a problem.
and New York City.
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T E S T R E S U LT S
“Critical Height for each surface material is defined as the maximum height from which the headform, upon impact, yielded
both a peak deceleration of less than 200 G’s and an HIC of less than 1,000. Critical Height, therefore, may be considered as
an approximation of the maximum fall height from which a life-threatening injury may not be expected to occur.”
-U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (www.cpsc.org)
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COMPLIANCE WITH ADA
S U R FAC
E TESTI
NG REP
ORT
ASTM F
1951
Standard Sp
ecification fo
r Determinat
ion of Acces
Of Surface Sy
sibility
stems Under
and Around
Playground Eq
Part 6 Wheel
uipment:
chair Work M
easurement
Method – St
Part 7 Wheel
ra
ig
ht Propulsion
chair Work M
easurement
Method – Tu
rning
Test Date
May 20, 2003
Test Specim
en
Manufacture
Test Wheelc
r: Fibar Syst
hair
ems
Type:
Manufacture
Fibar Engine
r: Sunrise M
ered
edical/Quick
ie
Model:
Wood Fiber
Quickie II
Other:
ID #:
none
none
Mfr ’s lot #:
03
Weight:
33.2 lb.
Thickness:
12 inches
Test Institu
tion
Detroit Testin
g Laboratory
, Inc. Warren,
MI 48092-27
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Conclusion
The tested m
aterial (Fibar
EWF) met
the requirem
ents of ASTM
F1951.
Keith G. Sh
elton, Certi
fication Pro
David Spla
grams Man
ne, Certifica
ager
tion Progra
m Coordinat
or
ADA COMPLIANCE
5/22/03
5/22/03
• “We have distinguished between wood fiber and wood
Fibar® Engineered Wood Fiber playground surfacing meets the
chips by defining wood chips as being of such size and
ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of
proportions as to never to be able to mat or knit together or
Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. The Fibar
form a firm, stable, or slip-resistant surface.”
Group, LLC certifies and warrants that its playground surface Systems are
in compliance with Final Rule of the Access Board in accordance with
• “...permanent accessibility depended on proper installation,
the Americans with Disabilities Act (www.access-board.gov). The U.S.
drainage, and regular maintenance.”
Department of the Interior stated in its June 2, 1994 letter to the City of
Green Bay, Wisconsin that:
(A copy of the actual letter and a free video,“Fibar Systems
Accessibility”, are available from your local Representative or from
• “During our review, we observed both wood fiber and rubber
The Fibar Group, LLC.)
matting as an accessible surface...”
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$15 MILLION INSURANCE
TYPE OF POLICY
AMOUNT OF COVERAGE
Please note this policy is an Occurrence policy which will provide
The total amount of coverage under this policy (line 2) is
coverage for an accident that occurred during the term of the
$10,000,000 for each occurrence, paid in any one policy period.
policy even if the policy is subsequently terminated or changed. A
Claims Made policy does not provide such coverage.
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The Fibar Group, LLC
80 Business Park Drive, Suite 300
Armonk, NY 10504-1705, U.S.A.
800-342-2721 and (914) 273-8770
Fax: (914) 273-8659
E-mail: [email protected]
© 2009 Fibar Systems are unique playground surface
products, the creation and origination of which are
covered by one or more patents. Award contractors
must obtain a license from The Fibar Group, LLC
prior to construction.
U.S. Patent #4,679,963; 5,026,207; & 5,076,726.
Fibar, Fibar Systems, FibarMat, FibarFelt, and
FibarDrain are trademarks of Fibar Systems.
The Fibar Group, LLC is a member of IPEMA,
the International Play Equipment
Manufacturers Association. IPEMA is a
member-driven organization whose
mission is to assist in providing creative,
fun, and safe play environments for children.
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