NVB Playgrounds Patriots Compact Children Installation Instructions

General

Installation Introduction

This document is provided as a general guide to playground installation. Each structure will include an

install sheet specifically made for that particular structure.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

STORAGE:

When play equipment is received at a job site it should be installed as soon as possible (within a few days from receipt).
The equipment is packaged to keep it safe and damage-free during shipment. However, the packaging material is not
suited for periods of extended storage in an uncontrolled environment. The combination of moisture from the environment
mixed with the heat generated inside the plastic wrapping may cause damage to the finish of the powder-coated items.

If an immediate installation is not possible, certain steps should be taken to minimize the risk of damage to the equipment.
If play equipment must be stored, ideally it should be kept in a controlled environment (storage container, inside building,
etc…) away from heat and moisture. If this is not possible, the packaging material should be removed from the
equipment, using caution so as not to damage the finish with special regard given to powder coated items.
Any large sheets of poly (panels, arch bridge panels, slide hoods, etc.) need to be stored flat or well supported to prevent
warping.

INVENTORY:

Please note that inventory should only be taken with the Packing List that ships with each job.

FOOTING INFORMATION:

The following footing guidelines are general and do not supersede any specific information given in any individual set of
drawings or instructions. Footing detail drawings are given at the end of this document. Recommended concrete
minimum: 2500 PSI.

18” Wide x 18” Deep Footing (does not include safety surfacing depth)
Vertical posts in structure (3.5” and 5”)
Most Swings (excluding 5” Single Post)

12” Wide x 18” Deep Footing (does not include safety surfacing depth)
Slide Feet / Slide Supports Ground to Deck Stair Handrails
Transfer Stations Single Steps
Lily Pads Climbers attached to Structure

18” Wide x 36” Deep Footing (does not include safety surfacing depth)
Single Post Swing (5”)

We recommend that you build your modular structure in a radiating fashion. This means that you will start with a single
post or deck assembly located at the core of the structure creating a central backbone to build outward from. Erect this
post or deck assembly with the posts in the footings but not concreted into place. After completing this task you will be
able to radiate outward in all directions with the remaining decks, bridges, crawl tunnels, overhead events and modular
components. We recommend you use the ACTUAL PARTS to locate the vertical post locations ALONG with the
FOOTING LAYOUT drawing provided.

There may be situations or special circumstances that will require you to use your own judgment. If you have any
questions or are unsure about a situation, please contact your local Sales Representative.

Taking the time to read these instructions in their entirety will help ensure that your equipment is assembled correctly,
maintained properly and enjoyed with proper adult supervision so that children can enjoy it for years to come.

PLAYGROUND SITE PREPARATION:

Using the provided plan view drawing of your playground, locate all structures within your site making sure that the
placement of the structures meets all required clearances.

All asphalt, concrete and other such hard debris must be removed from the entire site prior to installation.

Site must be graded as close to level as possible to create the safest possible environment for the playground. Special
installation considerations must be implemented for sites that are not level.

Check local soil and drainage conditions within the site area. Proper drainage around the structures and their supports is
important. Inquire with local contractors in your area for the proper recommendations.

Check with local authorities regarding building codes, permit needs, requirements, etc. before beginning installation.

Site must be isolated from hazards such as swimming pools, ponds, lakes, other bodies of water, highways, roads, drop­offs, cliffs, etc. A method to contain children must be provided that still allows for observation by supervisors. If fences
are used, they should conform to local building codes and/or ASTM F-2049.

Site should be surveyed and marked for underground utilities prior to excavation.

Never leave the job site unattended without making sure that all open holes are covered with a material such as plywood.
Rope off all unfinished equipment to keep the children away until the build is complete.

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK:

Compare all items received to the main packing list. Notify your sales representative immediately if any parts are missing
or damaged. We are not responsible for items discovered missing after 72 hours from time of delivery!

COMMON INSTALLATION TOOLS

A) 9/16” Wrench
B) Wheelbarrow (to mix concrete)
C) High Speed 3/8” Electric Drill w/clutch with 1/4” and 1/2” Bits
D) String Level, Magnetic Level, 4’ Level
E) Large Flat Head Screwdriver
F) Mallet
G) Hack Saw
H) Impact Gun
I) Shovel / Post Hole Digger / Auger
J) Pry Bar
K) Tape Measure
L) 3/16” and 1/4” Allen Head Wrench
M) T-45 TORX Tool (supplied by the manufacturer)
N) T-30 TORX Tool (supplied by the manufacturer)
O) Straps and boards to help hold structure in a level position before and while concrete sets.

SAFETY AND CLEARANCE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:

Our play equipment is engineered and designed based on the most current ASTM F1487 standard.

For information regarding public playground safety and your responsibilities as the purchaser, manager or installer of this
equipment, we recommend you contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for the latest copy of the
Public Playground Safety Handbook. You may obtain a copy of this guidebook by contacting the CPSC at 800-638-2772,
or by visiting their website at www.cpsc.gov.

The playground area, both around and underneath the structure, must be covered with impact attenuating surfacing
material. The surfacing material used should have a Critical Height Value of at least the height of the highest designated
play surface on the equipment. The critical height for surfacing is to be rated in accordance with the most current version
of ASTM F1292. To purchase a copy of ASTM F1292, Standard specification for impact attenuation of surface systems
under and around playground equipment, contact American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) by calling 610­832-9585, or by visiting their website at www.astm.org. This information is also given in the Public Playground Safety
Handbook. Additional considerations for protective surfacing materials are given as well.

Acceptable playground surfacing materials are available in two basic types: unitary or loose-fill. Contact the manufacturer
of unitary surfacing materials (rubber matting) for the critical height rating for their products. If loose-fill surfacing
materials are used, please refer to the Public Playground Safety Handbook published by the CPSC for critical height
values for tested materials. We recommend a minimum depth of 12” for our play equipment.

Never add components that are not approved by the manufacturer.

If relocation of any equipment is desired that differs from the drawings and/or site plan that was provided, prior written
approval from the manufacturer must be obtained. Failure to do so may create a dangerous play environment for children.

If individual pieces of equipment are ordered as parts only (without being placed in a site plan drawing), it is the
responsibility of the customer/installer to determine the appropriate use zone needed for that equipment. Contact your
local sales representative to get this information.

If you have any doubt about the correct placement of any piece of equipment, please contact your sales representative to
get clarification.

Unless specified otherwise, the fall height of a piece of equipment is the distance between the highest designated playing
surface and the protective surfacing beneath it.

The use zone for equipment should extend a minimum of 6’ in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.

The use zones of two stationary pieces of playground equipment that are positioned adjacent to each other may overlap of
the adjacent designated play surfaces of each structure are no more than 30” above the protective surface and the
equipment is at least 6’ apart.

If adjacent designated play surfaces on either structure exceed a height of 30”, the minimum distance between the
structures should be 9’.

Use zones of the play equipment will be shown in the plan view drawing and must be adhered to. The fall height of the
equipment will also be given in the drawing.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Excavate holes in accordance with footing drawing. If the site cannot be graded level, adjust the depth of footings to
maintain a level footing base. If soil conditions are loose or unstable, a larger diameter footing may be required.

As mentioned earlier, we recommend that the equipment be built in a radiating fashion from a central post. After verifying
equipment will fit in area as shown on drawings, locate and set central post in footing hole.
Assemble the entire structure before pouring the concrete, using the equipment to place vertical posts (verify using footing
drawing). This will be the procedure unless otherwise instructed per the individual instruction. After completing
assembly, make sure structure is level and plumb across the board before pouring concrete. Concrete with a minimum PSI
of 2,500 must be used, and should be mixed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Never leave the installation site unattended without making sure that all fastening hardware on all equipment is tight.
Failure to do so may result in injury or component damage.

All installation areas should be roped off with clearly marked warning signs posted. Even during installation, it has been
found that children will use unattended equipment - thereby risking accidents. Do not attach swing chains, exercise rings,
or similar moving components until entire construction is complete and safety surfacing is in place. Remember that any
equipment that appears to be complete will invite unauthorized usage regardless of its actual state of readiness.

Keep installation site roped off for at least 48 hours before equipment usage to allow concrete to harden.

We recommend you have a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) on site during installation. At a minimum, a
CPSI should inspect your structure after installation and safety surface is in place and prior to children playing on the
playground.

Typical Overhead Layout View

Typical Footer & Post Layout Diagram

Example of Footer

February 13, 2019

PKP028 Patriots Point

Footer and Post Layout

Footer Layout provided as a guide. Measurements rounded to nearest
1/2 inch. For true accuracy, please measure using equipment onsite.
Equipment dimensions are subject to change without notice.

31"

9"9"37"

28"

13"

9-1/2"

13-1/2"

13-1/2"

25-1/2"

9-1/2"

10-1/2"

15"

10-1/2"

10-1/2"3"2-1/2"

62"

36"

PKP028 Patriot's Point Packing List

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Post Transfer Deck

Brick Red PVC Coated

QTY: 4 QTY: 1

Complete Complete

89-Square Deck Transfer Step

PVC Coated PVC Coated

QTY: 1 QTY: 1

Complete Complete

3' Transfer Stair Transfer Stair Rail

PVC Coated Sunglow Yellow

QTY: 1 QTY: 1 pair

Complete Complete

4-Clamp Arch Entry Jungle Climber

Sunglow Yellow Pacific Blue

QTY: 1 QTY: 1

Complete Complete

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3' Wave Slide Slide Hood

Sunglow Yellow Sunglow Yellow

QTY: 1 QTY: 1

Complete Complete

Tic-Tac-Toe Panel Ship's Wheel

Blue Panel

Yellow Spinners

Sunglow Yellow

QTY: 1 QTY: 1

Complete Complete

Transfer Step Mount

Transfer Deck

Mount & Handrail

Sunglow Yellow Sunglow Yellow

QTY: 1 pair QTY: 1 set

Complete Complete

Slide End Mount Tube Clamp

Sunglow Yellow Brick Red

QTY: 1 QTY: 6

Complete Complete

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Flat Clamp 90° Flat Clamp

Brick Red Brick Red

QTY: 2 QTY: 1

Complete Complete

Hardware Box

N/A

QTY: 1

Complete

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Post Installation

STEP: 1

DO NOT CEMENT POSTS INTO PLACE

UNTIL THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE IS

ASSEMBLED.

Refer to the General Installation

guide footing information and dig

proper holes for the support posts.

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Square Deck Installation

STEP: 1

After the posts are in place, using

four (4) M10*35 Bolts, eight (8) M10

Washers, and four (4) M10 Lock

Nuts, attach each square deck to

each pre-attached deck clamp as

shown in the image.

Deck clamps are pre-attached to the

posts and should not be altered in

any way.

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3.5-inch Clamp Installation Examples

The following three pages will include examples of how to install some of the most
common types of Clamps that are present on our structures that use 3.5-inch outside
diameter posts. The structure that you are assembling might not require all the types of
clamps listed in these examples.

The Install Guides for specific components that come later in this document might
call for a specific type of clamp (a tube clamp for example), those sections will not include
detailed instructions for the clamps and should direct you back to this section for more
detailed information.

3.5-inch Flat Clamp Install Example

Connect half of the flat clamp to the

component using one (1) M8*40

bolt. Then, using the other half of the

flat clamp and the hardware

provided in the clamp hardware bag,

attach the backside of the flat clamp

around the post.

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3.5-inch Clamp Installation Examples

3.5-inch Tube Clamp Install Example

Connect half of the clamp to the

component using one (1) M8*30

bolt. Then, using the other half of the

tube clamp and the hardware

provided in the clamp hardware bag,

attach the backside of the tube

clamp around the post.

3.5-inch 90-Degree Flat Clamp Install Example

Connect half of the flat clamp to one

panel using one (1) M8*40 bolt.

Then, using the other half of the flat

clamp and the hardware provided in

the clamp hardware bag, attach the
other half of the tube clamp around

the post. Then, attach the next panel

to the other side of the clamp using

the same process.

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3.5-inch Clamp Installation Examples

3.5-inch Double Slide Clamp Install Example

Connect half of the double slide

clamp to the double slide hood using

one (1) M8*30 bolt. Then, using the

other half of the clamp and the

hardware provided in the clamp

hardware bag, attach the backside of

the double slide clamp around the

post.

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36” Transfer Station (for 3.5” post) Install

STEP: 1

Connect half of the 3.5-inch tube

clamp to the handrail using one (1)

M8*30 bolt. Set the handrail into

place, then attach the second half of

the clamp using the hardware

provided in the clamp bag. Repeat

this process for the other handrail.

STEP: 2

Using three (3) M10*25 bolts, six (6)

M10 washers, and three (3) M10 lock

nuts, attach the top of the stairs to

the square deck.

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36” Transfer Station (for 3.5” post) Install

STEP: 3

Using four (4) M10*25 bolts, eight (8)

M10 washers, and four (4) M10 lock

nuts, connect the bottom of the

handrails to the bottom of the 3-foot

transfer stair.

STEP: 4

Using two (2) M10*25 bolts, four (4)

M10 washers, two (2) lock nuts,

attach the handrail to the square

deck.

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36” Transfer Station (for 3.5” post) Install

STEP: 5

Using three (3) M10*25 bolts, six (6)

M10 washers, and three (3) M10 lock

nuts, attach the ADA transfer deck to

the base of the 3-foot ADA transfer

stair.

STEP: 6

See general installation guide

regarding footing information for the

transfer deck handrail & mount.

Using two (2) M10*65 bolts, four (4)

M10 washers, and two (2) M10 lock
nuts, attach the transfer handrail to

the ADA transfer deck.

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36” Transfer Station (for 3.5” post) Install

STEP: 7

Using two (2) M10*25 bolts, four (4)

M10 washers, and two (2) lock nuts,

attach the transfer deck mount to

the ADA transfer deck.

STEP: 8

See general installation guide

regarding footing information for the

ADA transfer step mount. Using two

(2) M10 bolts, four (4) M10 washers,

and two (2) M10 lock nuts, attach the

transfer step to each ADA transfer

step mount.

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36” Transfer Station (for 3.5” post) Install

STEP: 9

Using three (3) M10*25 bolts, six (6)

M10 washers, and three (3) M10

washers, attach the top of the ADA

transfer step to the ADA transfer

deck.

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3-foot Single Wave Slide Installation

STEP: 1

Take one (1) 3.5-inch flat clamp, and

loosely attach it around a post using

the bolts and nuts provided in the

clamp hardware bag. Repeat this

process on the other post. Then, use

one (1) M8*40 bolt, one (1) M8

washer, and one (1) M8 lock nut to

attach each side of the slide hood to

each clamp. Leave bolts loose until

slide is in place.

STEP: 2

See general installation guide

regarding footing information for the

slide end mount. Using two (2)

M8*20, two (M8) spring washers.

And two (2) M8 washers, attach the

slide to the slide support post.

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3-foot Single Wave Slide Installation

STEP: 3

To attach a single slide to a deck, use

two (2) M10*45 bolts, four (4) M10

washers, and two (2) M10 lock nuts.

Repeat this process for the other side

of the slide. Repeat this process for

each single slide.

STEP: 4

Using two (2) M8*45 bolts, two (2)

M8 washer, two (2) M12 washers,

and one (1) M12 inner hex spiral nut,

attach the slide to the slide hood.

Repeat this process for the other side

of the slide.

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3.5-inch Tic Tac Toe Panel Installation

STEP: 1

Connect the bottom of the panel to

the deck using two (2) M10*50 bolts,

four (4) M10 washers, and two (2)

M10 lock nuts. Then attach the top

of the panel to the posts using two

(2) flat clamps.

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Jungle Climber Installation

STEP: 1

First, detach the pre-attached

bracket on the end of the climber

that has four (4) Bolts attached, and

attach it to the designated deck.

STEP: 2

Then, attach the provided support

mounts to the other side of the

Jungle Climber using the pre-

attached bolt. See general

installation guide regarding footing

information for the figure climber.

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Jungle Climber Installation

STEP: 3

Finally, re-attach the climber back to

the mounting plate using the original

pre-attached hardware.

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3.5-inch 4-Clamp Arch Rail Installation

STEP: 1

Attach the Arch Rail to the

designated posts by connect half of

the tube clamp to the arch rail using

one (1) M8*30 bolt. Repeat this

process for each attachment point.

Set the arch rail into place, then

attach the second half of the clamp

around the post. The gap between

the deck and the bottom of the rail

should be no more than 3 inches.

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Ships Wheel Installation

Detach half of the tube clamp

connected to the Ships Wheel, and

re-attach the clamp around the

support post, as shown in the

picture. Recommended install height

is 20 to 36 inches above surfacing

depending on age range.

We recommend using Thread-

locking fluid on bolts connecting

Ship's wheel to clamp to prevent

hardware from loosening over time.

(Thread-locker not supplied)

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