Rubber Playground Surface Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLAYGROUND (Rubber Tiles)
Upon Delivery of Product:
1. Verify packing slip matches with product and order.
2. Inspect delivered product thoroughly. Report
any discrepancies of original order, product defects, etc. No
reimbursement/warranty claim will be given for labor on material installed
with visual defects. Any defects – size, color, or
otherwise – must be reported to the place of purchase prior to installation.
3. Store product and adhesives in clean, dry, environment
with temperatures between 70° and 95° F.
4. Read product and sub surface floor preparation, instructions,
warranty and other disclaimers carefully and completely before beginning any
installations.
WARNING
DO NOT use recycled rubber products in conjunction with any petroleum based
products. This includes solvents, adhesives or sealants. All substrates
(especially new concrete) must be fully cured for 45 to 60 days prior to
installing rubber products.
Recommended Tools:
* Measuring tape or ruler
* Metal straight edge
* RBN Knife or non-retractable utility knife with extra
blades
* Jig saw
* White marker or chalk
* Chalkline
* 2 x 4 wood block
* Cellophane, masking or packing tape
* Mallet
Adhesive Options: List of Adhesives
* CX-941 Polyurethane Adhesive:
Mineral spirits and rag, rubber gloves and a “V” notched
trowel 3/16” x ¼” x ¼”
* CX-948 Seam Sealant
Commercial grade caulking gun
ADHESIVE
Protect unopened containers from heat and direct sunshine. In cool
weather store containers at temperatures of 70° to 95° for at least
24 hours before using. Adhesive CX-941 has a shelf life of one year
when stored at this temperature range. Apply in temperatures above 40°
F.
* Wear gloves during application. CX 941 is difficult
to remove from skin and clothing. If adhesive gets on skin, immediately
wipe if off with a dry cloth.
* Do not apply on frozen surfaces or standing water.
* Avoid contact with water or alcohol before use and before
completely cured.
* Do not use in areas subject to hydrostatic head pressure.
* Do not use on wet, contaminated, or friable substrates.
* It is the user's responsibility to check adhesion of
the cured adhesive on typical test areas at the project before application.
CLEANING
Indoors, sweep, sponge mop or vacuum rubber flooring for everyday maintenance.
Outdoors, spraying with a water hose, leaf blower or broom is usually sufficient.
Use RBN clean/deodorizer, disinfectant or a mild detergent with a sponge
mop and water for more extensive cleaning.
DO NOT USE petroleum based products to clean rubber.
OPTIONAL SEAM SEALING
RBNN offers CX-948 adhesive for creating the performance of a one-piece
floor: CX-948 acts as a bonding agent that will waterproof flooring seams,
and will be as flexible as the rubber it bonds.
CX-948 is available in a 10 oz gun-grade form. To bond the rubber
together it is necessary to leave a ¼” gap between seams for adequate
adhesive to penetrate adjacent pieces. Application must be allowed
to cure for 48 hours prior to use.
PREPARATION
Product:
Playground should be protected from weather and other damage prior to application,
during application and while curing. Rain and/or sprinkling should be
avoided during and for 12 hours after installation.
Sub-Surface:
Requirements for all sub surfaces are as follows:
1. All play structures should be in place prior to Playground
installation.
2. Structurally sound and fully cured for 45 to 60 days
(concrete or asphalt)
3. Good drainage with a gradient (2% is suggested) to
prevents the pooling of water.
4. Be reasonably flat and free of holes or variances of
more than 1/8” in 10 feet.
Concrete & Asphalt
1. New concrete must be allowed to cure thoroughly prior
to installation (45 to 60 days). If sealants are used DO NOT use one
with a petroleum base.
2. Old concrete must be repaired and have joint sealants
and fillers installed as necessary. All cracks or flaws should
be filled in or repaired prior to covering with rubber products.
Use patching materials as appropriate. (Mechanical surface profiling is the
preferred floor preparation method. It is the only acceptable preparation
method where warranties are issued with CX-941 adhesives. Acid etching
is not recommended. Mechanically profile the floor to medium grit sandpaper
texture. Remove curing and parting compounds and other surface hardeners
and floor coatings in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.)
3. Surface must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust, grease,
or other foreign matter by shotblasting or other mechanical means with
a commercial degreaser. Any bumps or debris will cause excess
wear and or cushion damage.
4. Allow the surface to completely dry before beginning
installation.
5. Asphalt may require a re-surface coating for best results.
Due to variations in asphalt substrates, it is the user's responsibility
to check the adhesion of the cured adhesive on typical test areas at
the project before application.
Compacted Surfaces
1. Subsoil (existing dirt) layers must be free from large
rocks and any organic material such as leaves, peat, wood or other
materials which could decompose over time, potentially causing settling of
the matting surface.
2. Subsoil should be flat and level. Compaction
of the subsoil with a compactor or roller may be required where subsoil is
unusually soft or loose.
3. Install the first layer of 5/8” minus or ¾”
minus crushed rock, approximately 2” thick, and compact the material
using a plate compactor to a 95% compacted rate, sprinkling water as
necessary to get the crushed rock material to compact tightly.
Surface should be hard and flat after compaction. A slope of up to
2% may be desired for drainage. Verify that this slope will not affect
the heights of critical play equipment components. Like slide exits.
4. Repeat the rock installation and compaction so that
the rushed rock base is 3” – 4” thick after compaction. Additional
layers may be required over unusually soft or unstable subsoil materials.
5. Roll out a layer of RBNN felt or similar geo-textile
fabric and overlap seams by 3” or more. Glue the layers together with
the adhesive provided. Keep the felt layers flat by temporarily staking
the fabric at both ends.
6. Install the Playground tiles to the fabric, as you
would install to a hard surface and tile to tile. Be careful not
to bunch up or wrinkle the fabric during the installation process.
7. Trim any excess fabric, or bury the edges of the fabric
beneath the subsoil.
INSTALLATION
1. Assume that the fences, walls or curbs that the tiles
may butt up against are not perfectly straight and will most likely require
cutting for a tight fit. Begin by determining the absolute center of
the area to be installed. Determine the horizontal center. Snap
a chalk line. Determine the vertical center. Snap a chalk line.
(Figure 1) This will become the starting point.
2. Chalk line perpendicular a grid at 24” intervals, both
horizontal and vertical for a checkerboard pattern. (Figure 2) For the most
secure installation, use a “Brick Pattern” installation with full floor
and tile to tile adhesive.
A. Using Full Floor Adhesive CX-941.
Apply CX-941 Adhesive prior to laying each tile and apply only within
the area of the tile (or tiles) to be laid down. The adhesive should
be applied thinly and evenly over the substrate with 3/16” x ¼” x ¼”
“V” trowel. After placing each tile, press firmly throughout the tile
to remove bubbles and establish a bond.
CX-91 adhesive will cover 50 to 60
square feet per gallon. Do not apply more adhesive than can be
utilized within a 30 minute window. In ideal temperatures there
is approximately 30 minutes of open time to apply the adhesive and
maneuver the rubber tile onto the adhesive and position prior to curing onset.
Wipe off excess adhesive on hands with mineral spirits.
Gloves are strongly suggested during
application, as CX-941 is aggressive on skin. DO NOT allow mineral
spirits to come in contact with the rubber tiles.
B. Using Tile to Tile Adhesive CX-948.
Apply a ¼” wide bead of CX-948 adhesive 9” in each direction from
the corners, just below the radius edge. This will provide 6” of unattached
edge for greater water permeability (Figure 3).
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to
use both methods of adhesion when installing product over RBNN felt
or geotextile sub-surface. Using both of the above-mentioned adhesive
procedures will ensure the most long-term, trouble-free installation
of your Playground product.
3. Place the first tile in the joint of the two chalk
line (Figure 2). Maneuver the rubber sheet to lay precisely within
the two chalk lines by tapping with a mallet and wood block.
4. Place the next tile at one end of the original tile.
Use mallet and wood block to gently tap into place, match with adjacent tile,
and align with chalk gridlines. The cushion’s rubber content provides
elasticity that provides fall protection. This same elasticity creates
some variance in exact size, tile to tile. Attention must be given
to keeping a straight line at the tile joints.
5. Continue this method to the wall or stopping point
in that direction. Resume laying floor on the opposite side of the
original tile and continue installation to the outside of the fall area or
stopping point in that direction. (Figure 4) If the rubber exceeds
the allotted space, use a straight edge and non-retractable utility knife
to trim the excess length.
6. Begin laying the next row at one end of the room (Figure
4), adjacent to the first row, by applying adhesive first and then placing
the tiles, fine tuning placement with 2 x 4 and mallet. To achieve
the recommend “brick” pattern, it may be necessary to cut the first and last
tiles.
ADHESIVE CLEAN UP TIPS: Before troweling with CX-941, cover the unused portions
of trowel with duct tape. After troweling, tear off the tape before
the material cures. Clean all tools and excess CX-941 immediately after
use with mineral spirits. Use proper precaution when handling solvents.
Cured adhesive can be removed by cutting with a mechanical tool. DO
NOT allow mineral spirits to come in contact with the rubber tiles.
ADA RAMP KIT INSTRUCTIONS (7-9’ and 10-12’ fall heights)
1. Ensuring that you have a level, sound surface, lay
two tiles down side by side so they combine to make a 24” wide surface.
Glue the meeting edge with a ¼” wide bead of CX-948.
2. The ramp included in your kit that perfectly covers
the two tiles will be installed next using a wavy or “S” pattern. With
the CX-948, place a ¼” wide bead on the two tiles and around the perimeter
approximately ¼” in from the outside edge (adhesive
is depicted in the diagram below by dotted lines) Then place the matching
ramp on top of the tiles.
3. The remaining ramp should have a ¼” wide bead
of adhesive across the face of the thick side and butted against the
face of the tile ramp assembly.
CUTTING TIPS
Tips on cutting rubber tiles: This procedure works best when using
the recommended RBNN Knife, but will also work with a non-retractable utility
knife. When using a utility knife, be sure to keep the blades sharp
to aid in the cut, and help reduce the possibility of injury due to dull blades.
1. Mark the tiles you will need to cut with chalk or a
chalk line.
2. Put your straight edge on the corresponding marks you
have placed on the tiles.
3. Holding the straight edge firmly in place, score the
tiles two or three times.**
4. Grab the tile close to the score line, lift and bend
the tile toward you. The score line will “break open.”
5. Make several more passes with the knife, working down
the established cut, until the cut is complete.
**This process may be made easier by cutting the tile upside down on a raised
surface such as the 2x4 wood block used during installation. Gravity
will depress the cut edge down and away from the cut, and will be less likely
to catch the knife blade.
A jigsaw is also an effective tool to make circular cuts around poles, posts,
etc.
1. Draw a circle on the tile using chalk for the desired
diameter. (If there are several cuts of the same nature, create a pattern
out of cardboard.)
2. Begin the cut at the edge of the tile closest to the
drawn circle, cut a straight line to the circle. Cut around drawn pattern.
Push out unwanted piece(s).
CURING TIMES
CX-941 Adhesive Standard Set:
Firm Set 1-2 hours
Light Traffic 8-10
hours
Normal Traffic 24 hours
Non-Adhesive:
Not recommended
CX-948 Seam Sealant
Foot Traffic 48
hours
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Playground playground surfaces are warranted from material defects for five
(5) years from the date of purchase when installed according to installation
specifications and when used for the purpose for which intended.
Should defects in material or workmanship be found, it is the owner’s responsibility
to contact , through the point of purchase or directly, within the allotted
warranty period to resolve the situation. This warranty does not cover
dissatisfaction or problems due to:
* Improper installation and/or improper maintenance;
* Fading due to sunlight;
* Shading (color variation) of individual pieces due to
natural rubber variations;
* Use of harsh and acidic chemicals, acidic foods and
abrasive chemicals;
* Water spotting, harsh chemicals, petroleum adhesives
or floor sealants or abuse;
* Color variation between samples and/or printed illustrations
and actual product;
* Wear or product degradation expected from the use or
environment of installation.
The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products, which
are shown to be defective. The owner/end—user agrees not to advance
any claim for any other measure of damage or loss. NCNWEST shall not
be liable for installation, disassembly, removal, disposal, return shipping,
or other similar costs.
The warranty does not cover damage to the materials or installation during
or after delivery due to (a) exposure to chlorine, solvents, acids, or other
harmful chemicals; (b) acts of negligence, misuse, or willful or accidental
external influences, including but not limited to, vandalism, riot, or acts
of war. Outdoor exposure, abrasions, and ultra-violet rays may cause
normal change in the surface color, which is not covered as a defect under
this warranty.
NCNWEST. shall not be liable for any damage, loss or claim whatsoever unless:
* The manufacturer is notified in writing within fifteen
(15) days of any occurrence which might give rise to a claim;
* The owner/end-user has obtained written authorization
from NCNWEST. prior to making any repairs or alterations on or through the
surface which may affect the integrity of the materials;
* NCNWEST is first permitted to inspect the allegedly
defective product or cause of the alleged loss, damage or claim;
* The material is installed according to the written instructions
provided, and used only as intended .
If, after inspection, NCNWEST determines that there has been a material
defect in the product within the five-year period described in Paragraph
1, the liability of and the remedy of the owner/end-user shall be limited,
at the sole option of NCNWEST. to either (a) delivery of repair or replacement
material for the impacted area, or (b) credit to be applied towards the purchase
of new material. The value of either remedy shall be pro-rated upon
the remaining months of unexpired warranty as determined by the manufacturer.
The maximum pro-rated value of either remedy shall in no case exceed the
original purchase price.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
1. There is no warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, nor any other warranties which extend beyond the
description on the face hereof.
2. NCNWEST. shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential
or other damages.
3. The remedies stated herein are the sole and exclusive
remedies for any claim or damage.
4. No agent or representative of NCNWEST. has any express
or implied authority to make any representation, promise or guarantee
not stated herein.
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