Playpour™ Product Data
Components manufacturerd by ECORE International™
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Playpour™
2-Layer Poured In Place Rubber
Playground
Surfacing Product Data
1. Product Name
Playpour™ Poured In Place Playground Surfacing
2. Manufacturer
ECORE International™
3. Product Description
Playpour™ Playground Surfacing is a seamless system
comprised of a base layer and top layer. The porous system is field-applied in
any configuration and dimension to achieve required fall heights. Playpour™ is
IPEMA certified.
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
Base layer is a blend (86%
rubber & 14% polyurethane) of strand and granular 100% post-consumer
recycled SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) and polyurethane.
Depending on ASTM F1292 requirements
for critical fall height (4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 9' or 10'), select base layer
thickness of 1.25", 1.5", 2.0", 2.5", 3", 3.5",
4.0" or 5.0".
Color: Black
Top layer is a blend (82% rubber & 18%
polyurethane) of 100% post-industrial recycled EPDM (ethylene propylene diene
monomer) and polyurethane.
Nominal thickness of 0.5", with a minimum
0.325" and a maximum 0.625".
Colors: Terra Cotta Red, Primary Red, Orange (indoor
only), Pink, Gold, Beige, Yellow, Bright Green, Army Green, Hunter Green, Teal,
Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Purple, Pearl, Eggshell, Brown, Light Gray, Dark Gray,
Black. Custom colors and combinations available (specify).
TYPICAL EDGE DETAILS
Loose fill poured in place to crushed stone
Loose fill poured in place to concrete
Flush poured in place
Overrun poured in place
Saw cut poured in place
LIMITATIONS
Some chemicals may cause damage to the playground surface
and should be avoided. They include disinfectants, concentrated chlorine
bleach, gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic and lubricating oils, acids and
organic solvents.
Though not commonly used in water play areas, pool
surrounds and similar applications, dissolved minerals and other chemicals
(hydrochlorides) may cause surface discoloration over time. This condition,
should it occur, is not considered to be a product failure.
A yellowish shading of the top layer will be noticeable
when using standard aromatic polyurethane binder to encapsulate some colors of
EPDM granules. This is an industry wide design issue. An aliphatic binder,
which does not produce this yellowish shading, is available at a somewhat
higher cost. The specifier should seriously consider its use, especially with
the following surface colors: blue, light gray, purple and pearl. Consult
manufacturer for more information.
4. Safety & Testing
ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and
Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers- Tension
ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of
Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of
Friction of Polish- Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of
Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
ASTM E303 Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface
Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester
ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation
of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of
Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
APPROVALS
Playpour™ Poured-in-Place Playground Surfacing is
certified by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
(IPEMA). Contact manufacturer for information on approvals by major owners,
agencies and other industry entities.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This system makes extensive use of recycled tire rubber
as a major component.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Shock attenuation (ASTM F1292) Gmax - Less than 200
Head injury criteria - Less than 1000
Tensile strength (ASTM D412) - 60 psi (413 kPa)
Tear resistance (ASTM D624) - 140%
Water permeability - 0.4 gal/yd2/second
Dry static coefficient of friction (ASTM D2047) - 1.0
Wet static coefficient of friction (ASTM D2047) - 0.9
Dry skid resistance (ASTM E303) - 89
Wet skid resistance (ASTM E303) - 57 Required mix
proportions by weight:
Base Layer - 14% polyurethane, 86% rubber
Top Layer - 18% polyurethane, 82% rubber
Test reports and additional product information are
available upon request.
FIRE PERFORMANCE
Flammability (ASTM D2859) - Pass
5. Installation
METHODS
Install surfacing on a dry sub-surface with no prospect
of rain within initial drying period, and within 40 degrees F and 90 degrees F.
Do not proceed with playground surfacing installation
until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing,
playground equipment installation and other relevant work, has been completed.
Verify that substrate conditions are suitable for
installation of the poured in place surfacing. Do not proceed with installation
until unsuitable conditions are corrected.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove any loose or delaminated material that would be
deleterious to application of the new surface. Fill cracks in existing concrete
with cementitious patching compound.
Using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the
substrate perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers (such as playground
equipment) at the rate of 300 ft2/gal.
BASE LAYER
Using screeds and hand trowels, install the base layer at
a consistent density of 29 pounds, 1 ounce per cubic foot to the specified
thickness. Allow base layer to cure for sufficient time so that indentations
are not left in the base layer from applicator foot traffic or equipment. Do
not allow foot traffic or use of the base layer surface until it is
sufficiently cured.
PRIMER
Using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the
base layer perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers that will contact the
surfacing system at the rate of 300 ft2/gal.
TOP LAYER
Using a hand trowel, install top layer at a consistent
density of 58 pounds, 9 ounces per cubic foot to a nominal thickness of
0.5". Allow top layer to cure for a minimum of 48 hours. At the end of the
minimum curing period, verify that the surface is sufficiently dry and firm to
allow foot traffic and use without damage to the surface. Do not allow foot
traffic or use of the surface until it is sufficiently cured.
Complete installation recommendations are available from
the manufacturer.
PROTECTION
Protect the installed surface from damage resulting from
subsequent construction activity on the site.
BUILDING CODES
Current data on product compliance may be obtained from
the manufacturer's technical support specialists.
6. Availability & Cost
AVAILABILITY
Playpour™ Playground Surfacing is available in California
through Playgrounds Unlimited. Contact Playgrounds Unlimited at 1-866-656-4263
for more information.
COST
Material and installation costs may be obtained from
Playgrounds Unlimited.
7. Warranty
Playground surface shall maintain required impact
attenuation characteristics and be guaranteed against defects in workmaship and
materials for a period of no less than five years from date of completion of
work. Maintenenace requirements must be maintained for duration of warranty
period.
8. Maintenance
Hose off entire playground surface to remove food, drink,
sand, dirt and loose debris. A pressure washer may be used, but do not exceed
1500 psi (10 MPa) pressure or place nozzle closer than 12" to surface.
While surface is still damp, apply a mild household or commercial cleaner to a
small area using a sprayer. Scrub using a medium bristle brush. Repeat as
necessary on heavily stained areas. Once entire surface has been cleaned, rinse
using a garden hose with spray nozzle attachment. Complete maintenance
recommendations are available from the manufacturer.
9. Technical Services
For technical assistance in California, contact
Playgrounds Unlimited toll-free at 1-866-656-4263.
10. Filing System
Additional product information is available from Playgrounds Unlimited,
upon request.
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Playpour Surfacing by ECORE International™.
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