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Safety instructions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference.
When assembled and installed according to this installation manual, the
products will meet all security aspects of the European standards EN1176
Do not alter the intended set-up in any way, as this may cause the related
certificates to become invalid.
Other than the recommended items, do not attach any extra objects to the
equipment, such as ropes or chains. Only use the equipment or accessories as
intended. To avoid dangerous combinations, do not combine products from
other manufacturers with your White Rhino construction.
White Rhino products are fit for outdoor commercial playgrounds.
White Rhino products are suitable for individual users weighing up to 70 kg.
The use of the items is allowed only under continuous supervision by an adult.
Risk of falling!
Equipment shall be constructed so that any openings do not create entrapment
of head, fingers, or clothing as described in EN1176. To prevent finger
entrapment, openings shall not be less than 25 mm in diameter unless the
opening is smaller than 8 mm in diameter.
IMPACT AREA AND SAFETY SURFACE
When mounting or assembling the White Rhino constructions, attention should
be given to the minimum required distance between the construction and
eventual obstacles (impact area). Dimension of the impact area depends on the
free height of fall. The shape and size of the impact area and the falling space of
your White Rhino product can be found below in this document.
The free space of the equipment is the space a user is likely to be in during any
forced movement that may occur. With the exception of parts of the equipment
that are intended to bear or contain the user or help the user to keep balance,
the free space of the equipment shall be free of obstacles (e.g. tree branches,
ropes, cross beams,…)
A White Rhino playground can be any combination of the different White Rhino
constructions. The impact areas of two different pieces of equipment may
overlap, but there shall be no overlapping of free spaces or of free space and
falling space.
The safety surface underneath the White Rhino construction must be flat, and
be covered in a suitable way (eg. rubber tiles, bark, wood chips) and meet the
requirements of EN 1176-1:2017. The product must not be placed on asphalt,
concrete or any other hard surface. Examples of commonly used impact
attenuating surfaces and their corresponding free height of fall (as proposed in
EN 1176-1:2017) can be found in the table below.
Impact attenuating surfaces should be adequately maintained and checked
regularly according to standard EN 1177. The impact attenuating properties
of the filing material can change over time due to various circumstances like
heavy use, degradation, vandalism,… When using an impact attenuating surface
specified in the table below, no further testing according to standard EN1177 is
needed.
CONSTRUCTION
First check the contents of the boxes for part quantities and damage. Always
use the prescribed bolt and nut connections.
No spare parts are provided with the device. In case of a damage, spare parts
can be obtained from the manufacturer.
Connections shall be safeguarded so that they cannot be undone without tools.
When using anchorage that is placed in concrete, the concrete should be
poured and shaped according to the instructions found further in this manual.
The indicator of the ground surface level should be the base level mark found
on the anchor.
TOOLS AND CONNECTIONS
All sunken-head and flangehead screws delivered with the White Rhino kits
are self-drilling, drilling of pilot-holes is not required. Although when using dry
or hard wood, we do recommend pre-drilling wood to be screwed to prevent
it from splitting. Always drill at least 15 mm less deep than the length of the
screw. Pre-drill flangehead screws with a diameter of 8 mm with a 5 mm wood
bore bit.
Drive sunken-head screws with a correctly fitting screw-bit in the wood until
the head of the screw is level with the surface of the wood. Avoid driving the
screws too deep into the wood as this will cause the wood to split and splinters
may appear.
Flangehead screws, bolts and nuts cannot be driven completely into the wood.
To prevent the protruding parts of the screws and bolts to cause injuries, they
must always be protected with a boltcover. Place the base part of the boltcover
below the bolt or nut, together with a washer and tighten. Make sure that bolts
and screws are fixed tight, before you close the boltcover-caps.
WORK SAFELY
Wear work clothing and suitable protective equipment (safety goggles, a dust
mask and gloves) when assembling your White Rhino playground equipment,
especially when sawing or drilling.
Sand all wood lightly, to avoid splinters and to remove rough spots. Round off
the corners on cut sides with sandpaper or a file to get at least a 3mm radius on
all edges.
While assembling your White Rhino playground equipment keep children away
from the area and make sure that they do not play on the equipment until it is
finished.
Follow the instructions for use of the tool you are using.
At least two adults are needed to assemble the White Rhino playground
constructions.
GUARANTEE
Anyone buying a White Rhino product benefits from a guarantee.
This guarantee can only be invoked if all the following conditions have been
met:
- the product displays a defect caused by faults in the material or manufacture;
- all provisions and instructions in the enclosed manual have been closely
followed;
- there is no question of inadequate, improper or incorrect use of a White Rhino
product;
- no part or accessory has been replaced.
The purchaser must invoke this guarantee within 30 days of the date of
purchase or, if the defect was hidden, within 30 days of its discovery or when it
should reasonably have been discovered.
If the purchaser justifiably invokes this guarantee, he will be offered an identical
or similar product or part within a reasonable period by way of replacement
or repair, according to circumstances. However, the vendor may at any time
pay the purchaser an amount equal to the retail price of the product instead of
replacing the product or part.
Under no circumstances can the manufacturer be held liable for other
compensation for loss of enjoyment or indirect damage.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The frequency of inspection and maintenance will vary with the type of
equipment or materials used or other factors (e.g. heavy use, levels of
vandalism, coastal location, air pollution, age of equipment, ...). The frequency
of the inspection checks should be increased according to the occurrence of
special factors.
During regular inspection checks, the following aspects should be considered
Check the surroundings of the White Rhino construction. Make sure no hard or
dangerous objects are lying around, and check the shock-absorbing effect of the
ground.
Check wooden parts for splinters and structural damage.
Bolt and nut connections can work loose over time. If necessary tighten, but
make sure that the wood does not split or splinter.
Check metal parts such as corner joints and swing hooks for wear and rust
which could adversely affect strength. If in doubt, replace. Moving metal parts
must be lubricated regularly.
In case of cracks or fractures in parts or connectors of accessories such as
swings and the like, this product must immediately be removed from the
equipment.
Should one of the constructions be found to be incomplete or damaged, until
the damage is repaired, the construction should be excluded from use by the
playground users.
Routine visual inspection should be executed weekly to monthly
- Always check that the bolts and nuts are securely fastened.
- Check the shock absorbing surface for objects that don’t belong there.
- Check for missing parts.
- Check the equipment ground clearances.
Operational inspection should be executed every 1 to 3 months
- Check the stability of the construction.
- Check every part for excessive wear and replace when necessary.
Annual inspection should be executed 1 to 2 times per year
- Check for rust and corrosion.
- Check every part for excessive wear and replace when necessary.
Material (a)
Description
Minimum
depth (b)
maximum free height of fall
mm
mm
mm
Turf / topsoil
-
-
≤ 1000
Bark
20 to 80 particle size
200
≤2000
300
≤3000
Woodchip
5 to 30 particle size
200
≤2000
300
≤3000
Sand / gravel
0.25 to 8 grain size
200
≤2000
300
≤3000
Other materials and
depths
As tested according to EN1177
Critical fall height as tested
(a) Where the installed surfacing is verified (e.g. sieve test) as being in accordance with this table or carries a
test report according to EN1177, no additional testing is required
(b) For loose particulate material, add 100 mm to the minimum depth to compensate for displacement
