CITY OF SIOUX CITY
DALE STREET PARK
SPLASH PAD SPECIFICATIONS
Section 1:
Splash Pad
Section 2:
Play Equipment
Part 1: GENERAL
The aquatic play products shall be suitable for installation in aquatic facilities and public
play areas. They shall be specifically designed for use by children and adults and be
manufactured by a company that has at least five years experience in the design and
engineering of children’s aquatic play areas.
1.1 PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION
A. Play Products: All aquatic play products installed above and below grade
shall be manufactured from 304/304L stainless steel. The anchoring system
and associated fastening hardware shall be manufactured from 304/304L
stainless steel. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or molded
fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminum shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
B. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems
shall be 304/304L stainless steel. All Play Products and Ground Spay
systems shall include an integrated anchoring and leveling system facilitating
installation and a flush surface finish. Exposed and accessible hardware shall
be tamper resistant, requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism
and theft.
C. Spray nozzles, caps and heads: Shall be manufactured from C360 brass
and shall use tamper resistant tools for installation and removal. PVC,
Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized. All grade level play products are to
be furnished with appropriate winterization caps.
D. Painted Finish: Shall be a polyester smooth glossy heat-cured powder coat
that is UV and chemical resistant and suitable for public spaces.
E. Material for Paneling, Signage, Water Deflection, and Toe Guards: All
Polyethylene, Polyurethane, Elastomers, and Seeflow Polymers used for
paneling, signage or water deflection shall be resistant to chlorinated water
and be ultraviolet stabilized to inhibit sunlight fading.
F. Safety & Craftsmanship: All accessible edges shall be machined to a
rounded finish. All welds shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a
non-visible finish and factory pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray
heads shall be recessed to ensure a completely safe play environment with
no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion hazards. All products shall
be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA Z614-98 regulations
for public playgrounds.
1.2 PLAY PRODUCT INSTALLATION
A. When applicable, templates shall be supplied to facilitate the installation of
embedded anchoring equipment.
B. All play products shall have electrical grounding studs incorporated into their
associated anchoring equipment. All play products shall be grounded by the
installer per local codes.
C. All installation conduit wiring including electrical supply panel, PVC
connections, piping, elbows, tees, play product assembly if required and
other items relating to the installation shall be supplied by the general
contractor.
D. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall
be supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
1.3 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. All aquatic play products and associated equipment must be properly
wrapped and secured in place while in transport to the project site. Care
shall be observed during offloading and handling to prevent excessive stress
and abrasions.
B. At the site, the play products and associated equipment are to be stored in
safe areas, out of the way of traffic and other construction activities, until the
actual time of installation. If required, safety barricades or other like
precautions must be taken for the protection of public and adjacent property.
C. Protective wrapping on the aquatic play features must be left in place until
construction work for the Splashpad is complete.
1.4 COMMISSIONING OF THE SPLASHPAD
A. Upon completion of construction, the general contractor shall provide the
owner/operator adequate training on facility operations and maintenance.
The contractor may request that the equipment manufacturer and/or
manufacturer’s representative provide on-site start-up and training for the
owner/operator.
1.4.1 SPLASHPAD QUALITY ASSURANCE
Provide evidence of commitment of quality craftsmanship as demonstrated by the
following:
Splashpad Manufacturer Qualifications:
A. The products shall be designed and produced at a facility owned and directly
supervised by the supplier.
B. All products shall be shipped from a single source.
C. A full time licensed engineer must be on-staff
D. A full time quality control manager must be on-staff
1.5 SPLASHPAD EQUIPMENT WARRANTIES
Minimum Warranty periods
Splashpad Play Events/Products & Skid Mounted Water Quality Management
System Equipment
A. A 25 Year Warranty on stainless steel Play Events/Products, stainless steel anchoring
systems and aluminum spheres.
B. A 10 Year Warranty on the reinforced fiberglass skid, sand filter fiberglass tank and
cartridge filter fiberglass tank.
C. A 5 Year Warranty on brass components including; spray nozzles, spray caps and spray
heads. High-density polyethylene components, polyurethane components, and ultra high
molecular weight polyethylene components. The Subterranean vault (enclosure and
access hatches), stainless steel automated water distribution manifold, drain boxes,
strainers, electrical enclosures, and chemical controllers.
D. A 2 Year Warranty on color coatings, stainless steel hardware & moving parts, fiberglass
products, Seeflow Polymers, Soft Touch Elastomers (Toe Gaurds), subterranean water
containments system, circulation pumps, chemical injection pumps, chlorinator systems,
acid feed systems, polyvinyl chloride (PVC); piping, fittings, ball valves, check valves,
cartridge elements, pressure gauges, chemical sensing probes, motor starters, electrical
relays, terminal blocks, actuated valves, programmable logic controller (PLC controller),
time switches, manual switches, transformers, breakers, electrical wiring and
connections.
E. All warranties are to be managed by the equipment supplier.
1.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The manufacturer is required to offer a complete water quality management
system to accommodate the specified aquatic play products. This complete
Splashpad automation package, consisting of a FRP water containment system,
2 loop water filtration system, automated chemical treatment system, automated
water distribution system, Splashpad operational control and failsafe monitoring
systems, Motor starter protection circuitry, and a user activated controller to
regulate the use of the play events and their hours of operation.
B. This water quality management system must be pre-assembled, factory tested,
and come complete with all the necessary plumbing, pre-wired control systems,
pumps, and solenoid valves. The manufacturer must have the capacity to provide
technical documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and technical
support for the entire system.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1 AQUATIC PLAY EVENTS
A. The contractor shall provide and install the following aquatic play events as
manufactured by VORTEX, 328 Avro St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H9R 5W5,
(514) 694-3868.
B. See attached sheets for VOR-7020.000 Foaming Geyser, VOR-7010.0000 Water
Jelly 03, VOR-215.2000 Frog Cannon, VOR-205.2000 Monkey Cannon, VOR109.2000 Dumping Pelican, VOR-8061.4000 Monkey in the Middle, and VOR7382.0000 Raining Buckets.
2.2 SPLASHPAD SYSTEM CONTROLLER
A. The Touch Pad programmable logic controller shall be mounted and pre-wired to
all Water Quality Management System skid mounded components. Sized
according to the number of outputs it is required to control, the programmable
logic controller shall be factory programmed with a variety of spray sequences
designed according to the requirements of the project. It shall have the flexibility
to user modify the sequences using either a transportable memory cartridge or
via the Touch Pad user interface.
B. A 24hr/7day user programmable time switch, which shall allow the user to set the
operational hours of the facility, shall be incorporated into the operating system.
The time switch shall have the ability to be programmed with a different time
schedule for each day of the week, and up to 2 time schedules per day.
C. The operating system shall be capable of interfacing with the supplied automated
water chemistry control unit, and other pertinent monitoring equipment and shall
display current operating parameters on the touch screen interface. In the event
of a chemical or equipment fault the operating system shall disable water flow to
the patrons and/or initiate an equipment shut down procedure.
D. The operating system shall be supplied with a touch pad user interface with
controls for each output, activation device(s), and time switch. These selector
switches allow the user to select the operational mode of the components (i.e.
Hand, Off and Automatic)
E. The operating system shall be housed in a corrosion resistant NEMA 4X rated
enclosure, complete with stainless steel lockable latches.
F. The operating system shall have the capacity to receive signals from activation
devices, operating on 24VDC.
G. The operating system shall have the capacity to send signals from the controller
PLC to actuated valves operating at 24 VAC.
H. The operating system shall have the ability to automatically purge all water lines
based on the user selected time and duration (i.e. every day at 5 am). It shall
also, be configured to purge all lines after a user defined period of inactivity (i.e.
after 4 hours of inactivity).
I.
The operating system shall have the ability to display “help menu” topics within
the touch pad screen window for each relevant function. i.e. an on screen step
by step tutorial for backwashing the sand filter.
J. The operating system shall contain a 120 VAC primary / 24 VAC secondary
transformer with built- in electrostatic shield protection.
2.1 ACTIVATION DEVICES
B. The contractor shall provide and install the following activation devices as
manufactured by VORTEX, 328 Avro St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H9R 5W5,
(514) 694-3868.
B. See attached sheets for VOR-7399.00 Magic Touch Bollard 02
2.3 ACTIVITY DECK DRAIN (s)
A. The contractor shall provide and install the following activation devices as
manufactured by VORTEX, 328 Avro St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H9R 5W5,
(514) 694-3868.
QTY 2. VOR- 1000.0001
B. The activity deck drain(s) shall be fabricated from non-corrosive and non-tarnishing
materials. The grating shall provide an anti-skid surface, with openings no larger that
5/16”, and shall be secured to the drain box with stainless steel tamper resistant
hardware.
C. The activity deck drain(s) shall be capable of handling 200 GPM flow at a maximum of
1.5 ft/sec, through an 8” PVC side outlet.
D. The activity deck drain(s) shall be constructed to accept a removable stainless steel 22
gauge filtration basket, that if so configured, would capture all large debris prior to
entering the drain line.
PART 3: EXECUTION
1.0 EXECUTION
A. Should the bidder wish to substitute products other than the products specified herein,
the bidder shall submit specifications, cut sheets, and performance data, along with an
itemization listing each and every deviation from the specifications herein.
B. The manufacturer shall furnish the purchaser with at least two sets of complete
installation and operating manuals. The installation manual will illustrate the installation of
the entire system. It shall describe the start-up procedure and day- to- day operation of
the system.
DUMPING PELICAN (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Brass: Spray nozzles, caps and heads shall be manufactured from C360 brass and
shall use tamper resistant tools for installation and removal. They shall be structurally
strong and resistance to corrosive environments offering years of consistent spray
effects. In addition, as a softer alloy than stainless steel they shall guard the nozzle
housing thread integrity. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized.
1.3. Painted Finish: Shall be a polyester smooth glossy heat-cured powder coat that is UV
and chemical resistant and suitable for public spaces. Airbrush graphics are applied
over the base powder coating and are to be clear-coated for UV resistance and physical
durability.
1.4. Toe Guard: Shall be constructed of Softouch Elastomer developed exclusively for the
aquatic play environment which can be stretched around the play product base covering
the anchoring assembly hardware from pinch points and protrusions. It shall have
flexible rubber like characteristics, a mate highly durable and slip-resistant finish, with
excellent UV and chemical resistance.
1.5. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.6. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. The Pelican Vor-109.2000: Shall be constructed of stainless steel structural tubing with
an outside diameter of 4 ½” inches and a wall thickness of 0.12” inches. The overall
height of the structure shall be no less than 153” inches with a head clearance of no less
than 109” inches. The main post structure shall be curved with no joints or ripples. The
pelican head shall consist of a static beak assembly and a dumping jaw assembly. Both
assemblies shall be constructed of high-density fiberglass and shall be painted with an
air brushed graphic. Air brushed graphics shall be protected by a UV resistant,
hardened, clear- coat finish. The dumping jaw assembly shall be filled with water by an
integrated water spout, and shall be counterbalanced by an adjustable system to control
the frequency and volume of water dumped. An incorporated drain pilot hole shall
prevent the accumulation of stagnate water during non-operational hours. The hydraulic
requirements shall be 5-10 gpm @ 10-15 psi. The volume of water dumped shall be no
less than ¾ of a US gallon and no greater than 1 ½ US gallons.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and levelling Systems: The Stainless Steel Safeswap Anchoring System
shall provide the ability to add/remove/interchange select play products without having to
incur any additional infrastructure costs. The anchoring system shall have an integrated
levelling system facilitating installation and a flush finished to the activity deck surface
without any protruding bolts or hardware. The Play Product shall be fastened directly to
the Safeswap Anchoring system. The dead and live loads shall be distributed onto the
Safeswap Anchoring system flange plate. A neoprene sealing gasket shall provide a
water tight seal between the play product flange and Safeswap flange. Mechanical
fastening of the Play Products to the activity deck slab shall be prohibited.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play Products and Ground Sprays are to be equipped
with a Grounding Lug and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680
of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
FOAMING GEYSER (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW): Spray nozzles, caps and heads
shall be manufactured from UHMW Polyethylene and shall use tamper resistant tools for
installation and removal. They shall be structurally strong and resistance to corrosive
environments offering years of consistent spray effects. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall
not be utilized.
1.3. Toe Guard: Shall be constructed of Softouch Elastomer developed exclusively for the
aquatic play environment which can be stretched around the play product base covering
the anchoring assembly hardware from pinch points and protrusions. It shall have
flexible rubber like characteristics, a mate highly durable and slip-resistant finish, with
excellent UV and chemical resistance.
1.4. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.5. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Foaming Geyser: The Foaming Geyser shall be constructed of stainless steel with an
outside diameter of 3.50” inches and a wall thickness of 0.120” inch. It shall extend 3”
inches from the activity deck surface, and shall be wrapped with a toe guard system. A
UHMW aerated spray head nozzle shall be mounted flush with the surface of the nose
cap. The nozzle system shall be free of finger entrapment hazards. The spray nozzle
shall produce an aerated foaming geyser column by drawing air from the atmosphere
through the nozzle body into to projected water stream. The hydraulic requirements
shall be 8-20 gpm @ 2-5 psi.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Ground Spray Anchoring System: All Ground Spay systems shall include an
integrated anchoring and levelling system facilitating installation.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play products are to be equipped with a Grounding Lug
and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680 of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
FROG CANNON (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Brass: Spray nozzles, caps and heads shall be manufactured from C360 brass and
shall use tamper resistant tools for installation and removal. They shall be structurally
strong and resistance to corrosive environments offering years of consistent spray
effects. In addition, as a softer alloy than stainless steel they shall guard the nozzle
housing thread integrity. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized.
1.3. Painted Finish: Shall be a polyester smooth glossy heat-cured powder coat that is UV
and chemical resistant and suitable for public spaces. Airbrush graphics are applied
over the base powder coating and are to be clear-coated for UV resistance and physical
durability.
1.4. Toe Guard: Shall be constructed of Softouch Elastomer developed exclusively for the
aquatic play environment which can be stretched around the play product base covering
the anchoring assembly hardware from pinch points and protrusions. It shall have
flexible rubber like characteristics, a mate highly durable and slip-resistant finish, with
excellent UV and chemical resistance.
1.5. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.6. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Frog Cannon VOR-215.2000: Shall be constructed of 4.5” inch outside diameter
Stainless Steel structural tubing with a wall thickness of 0.120” inch and a 60” inch
centerline bending. The Frog head shall be constructed of heavy gauge stainless steel
sheet metal. The head diameter shall be 11 3/4” inches in diameter, with two 3” inch
diameter eyes welded to the head. Two (2) manoeuvring ears shall be welded to the
head allowing children to interact with the spray head while ensuring no protrusion or
pinch points. A 4” inch solid SAE 660 Bronze 360° degree rotational joint consisting of a
stainless steel bearing collar and a Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene spray
control collar shall be used to limit the spray zone to 60° degrees, while allowing the
head to rotate 360° degrees. The rotational joint shall be free of pinch points and
contain no flexible hoses. The center point of the 60° spray zone shall be adjustable. An
integrated and recessed nozzle housing welded into the front nose cap shall be
threaded to accept a spray nozzle. A brass spray head nozzle shall be mounted flush
with the surface of the nose cap. The spray nozzle shall produce a 6-hole particularized
soft stream spray effect with 5-10 gpm @ 10-15 psi. All nozzle systems shall be free of
finger entrapment hazards. Low consumption nozzles that minimize water usage while
maximizing spray effects are also available.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and levelling Systems: The Stainless Steel Safeswap Anchoring System
shall provide the ability to add/remove/interchange select play products without having to
incur any additional infrastructure costs. The anchoring system shall have an integrated
levelling system facilitating installation and a flush finished to the activity deck surface
without any protruding bolts or hardware. The Play Product shall be fastened directly to
the Safeswap Anchoring system. The dead and live loads shall be distributed onto the
Safeswap Anchoring system flange plate. A neoprene sealing gasket shall provide a
water tight seal between the play product flange and Safeswap flange. Mechanical
fastening of the Play Products to the activity deck slab shall be prohibited.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play Products and Ground Sprays are to be equipped
with a Grounding Lug and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680
of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
MONKEY CANNON (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Brass: Spray nozzles, caps and heads shall be manufactured from C360 brass and
shall use tamper resistant tools for installation and removal. They shall be structurally
strong and resistance to corrosive environments offering years of consistent spray
effects. In addition, as a softer alloy than stainless steel they shall guard the nozzle
housing thread integrity. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized.
1.3. Painted Finish: Shall be a polyester smooth glossy heat-cured powder coat that is UV
and chemical resistant and suitable for public spaces. Airbrush graphics are applied
over the base powder coating and are to be clear-coated for UV resistance and physical
durability.
1.4. Toe Guard: Shall be constructed of Softouch Elastomer developed exclusively for the
aquatic play environment which can be stretched around the play product base covering
the anchoring assembly hardware from pinch points and protrusions. It shall have
flexible rubber like characteristics, a mate highly durable and slip-resistant finish, with
excellent UV and chemical resistance.
1.5. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.6. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Monkey Cannon VOR-205.2000: Shall be constructed of 4.5” inch outside diameter
Stainless Steel structural tubing with a wall thickness of 0.120” inch. The Monkey head
shall be constructed of heavy gauge stainless steel sheet metal. The head diameter
shall be 12” inches in diameter, with one 6” inch diameter nose welded to the head. Two
(2) manoeuvring ears shall be welded to the head allowing children to interact with the
spray head while ensuring no protrusion or pinch points. A 4” inch solid SAE 660 Bronze
360° degree rotational joint consisting of a stainless steel bearing collar and a Ultra-High
Molecular Weight Polyethylene spray control collar shall be used to limit the spray zone
to 60° degrees, while allowing the head to rotate 360° degrees. The rotational joint shall
be free of pinch points and contain no flexible hoses. The center point of the 60° spray
zone shall be adjustable. An integrated and recessed nozzle housing welded into the
front nose cap shall be threaded to accept a spray nozzle. A brass spray head nozzle
shall be mounted flush with the surface of the nose cap. The spray nozzle shall produce
a 6-hole particularized soft stream spray effect with 5-10 gpm @ 10-15 psi. All nozzle
systems shall be free of finger entrapment hazards. Low consumption nozzles that
minimize water usage while maximizing spray effects are also available.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and levelling Systems: The Stainless Steel Safeswap Anchoring System
shall provide the ability to add/remove/interchange select play products without having to
incur any additional infrastructure costs. The anchoring system shall have an integrated
levelling system facilitating installation and a flush finished to the activity deck surface
without any protruding bolts or hardware. The Play Product shall be fastened directly to
the Safeswap Anchoring system. The dead and live loads shall be distributed onto the
Safeswap Anchoring system flange plate. A neoprene sealing gasket shall provide a
water tight seal between the play product flange and Safeswap flange. Mechanical
fastening of the Play Products to the activity deck slab shall be prohibited.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play Products and Ground Sprays are to be equipped
with a Grounding Lug and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680
of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
RAINING BUCKETS (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and highly resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP)
and/or moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium
shall not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Painted Finish: Shall be a heat-cured powder coat that is UV and chemical resistant
and suitable for public spaces. Airbrush graphics are applied over the base powder
coating and are to be clear-coated for UV resistance and physical durability.
1.3. Toe Guard: Shall be constructed of Softouch Elastomer developed exclusively for the
aquatic play environment which can be stretched around the play product base covering
the anchoring assembly hardware from pinch points and protrusions. It shall have
flexible rubber like characteristics, a matte highly durable and slip-resistant finish, with
excellent UV and chemical resistance.
1.4. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and Anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed hardware shall be; tamper resistant requiring a
special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.5. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be polished or non-visible, watertight, and factory pressure tested. Nozzles and
spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a completely safe play environment with no
pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion hazards. All products shall be designed in
accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Raining Buckets Vor-7382.0000: Shall be constructed of stainless steel structural
tubing with an outside diameter of 4 ½” inches and a wall thickness of 0.120”. The
raining ring and support arms shall be constructed of stainless steel structural tubing
with an outside diameter of 3 ½” inches and a wall thickness of 0.120”. The overall
height of the structure shall be no less than 120” inches with a head clearance of no less
than 102” inches. Three (3) horizontal support arms extending from the center post shall
be welded to a raining ring. The raining ring shall have a total of three (3) dumping
buckets, and sixty (60) rain shower nozzles. Each bucket shall be constructed of high
density fiberglass, and include an integrated non-visible counter weight system. Each
bucket shall be mounted using a tamper resistant stainless steel shaft. The
counterweight system and selectable mounting orientation will determine the buckets
predominate dumping direction. Each bucket shall have a dedicated fill spout and an
incorporated drain pilot hole to prevent an accumulation of stagnate water during nonoperational hours. The combined hydraulic requirements of all three (3) Buckets and
sixty (60) rain shower nozzles shall be 75-90 gpm (284-341 lpm) @ 15-20 psi (1.0-1.4
bar). The volume of water dumped from each bucket shall be no less than ¾ of a US
gallon and no greater than 1 ½ US gallons.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and levelling Systems: The Stainless Steel Safeswap Anchoring System
shall provide the ability to add/remove/interchange select play products without having to
incur any additional infrastructure costs. The anchoring system shall have an integrated
levelling system facilitating installation and a flush finished to the activity deck surface
without any protruding bolts or hardware. The Play Product shall be fastened directly to
the Safeswap Anchoring system. The dead and live loads shall be distributed onto the
Safeswap Anchoring system flange plate. A neoprene sealing gasket shall provide a
water tight seal between the play product flange and Safeswap flange. Mechanical
fastening of the Play Products to the activity deck slab shall be prohibited.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play products are to be equipped with a Grounding Lug
and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680 of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Brass: Spray nozzles, caps and heads shall be manufactured from C360 brass and
shall use tamper resistant tools for installation and removal. They shall be structurally
strong and resistant to corrosive environments offering years of consistent spray effects.
In addition, as a softer alloy than stainless steel they shall guard the nozzle housing
thread integrity. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized.
1.3. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW): Spray nozzles, caps and heads
shall be manufactured from solid HPDE and shall use tamper resistant tools for
installation and removal. They shall have a high resistance to corrosion, UV
degradation, and impact resistance. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized.
1.4. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.5. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Monkey in the Middle Vor-8061.4000: Shall consist of one (1) gusher activator body
and one (1) cylinder spray. The Gusher activator body shall be constructed of stainless
steel structural tubing with an outside diameter of 4.50” (114mm) and a wall thickness of
0.12” (3mm). This structural tubing shall be welded to a 6.375” (162mm) outside
diameter disk. The gusher activator mechanism consists of an Ultra High Molecular
Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) gusher activator and plug; a brass gusher activator base
and cover and MONEL 400 springs. Tamper-resistant fasteners are used to hold all
components of the gusher activator body together and rubber gaskets and o-rings
prevent leakage. The Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene gusher activator shall
have a 36 hole spray pattern angled at 5° (degrees) from vertical. The Cylinder spray
shall be constructed with a stainless steel structural tubing with an outside diameter of
1.90” (48mm) and a wall thickness of 0.109” (3mm). It shall be rolled in a circular pattern
with a 36” (92cm) centerline diameter with twelve (12) equally spaced 3” (76mm)
diameter stainless steel spray head housings welded to it. Each spray head housing
shall be fitted with a spray cap assembly consisting of a brass locking ring and an
adjustable brass spray sphere. The water effect from each spray head shall produce a
single soft stream adjustable from the vertical position to a maximum of 25 degrees from
vertical. All nozzle systems shall be free of finger entrapment hazards. Rotating the
adjustable spray nozzle 90 degrees from the vertical position sets the spray head to it’s
water tight winterized position. The hydraulic requirements shall be 20-48 gpm (76-182
lpm) @ 5-15 psi (0.4-1.0 bar).
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and leveling Systems: The anchoring system shall have an integrated
levelling system facilitating installation and a plumb finished to the activity deck surface.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play products are to be equipped with a Grounding Lug
and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680 of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
WATER JELLY (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Brass: Spray nozzles, caps and heads shall be manufactured from C360 brass and
shall use tamper resistant tools for installation and removal. They shall be structurally
strong and resistant to corrosive environments offering years of consistent spray effects.
In addition, as a softer alloy than stainless steel they shall guard the nozzle housing
thread integrity. PVC, Nylon, and Delrin ™, shall not be utilized.
1.3. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.4. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Water Jelly 03: Shall consist of three (3) Water Jelly spray heads bodies hydraulically
connected together with a stainless steel distribution manifold centered with the array of
spray heads. Each spray head body shall be constructed of stainless steel structural
tubing with an outside diameter of 3.500” inches and a wall thickness of 0.113” inches.
The brass spray head & winter cap shall be threaded into the spray head body using a
tamper-resistant tool. Each spray head shall produce an inverted laminar bell spray
effect. The hydraulic requirements shall be 30-35 gpm @ 1-2 psi. Tamper resistant
winter caps shall be included.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and levelling Systems: The anchoring system shall have an integrated
levelling system facilitating installation and a plumb finished to the activity deck surface.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play products are to be equipped with a Grounding Lug
and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680 of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.
MAGIC TOUCH BOLLARD (or approved equivalent)
1.0 Materials Specifications:
1.1. Stainless Steel Structural Tubing: Shall be type 304/304L, structurally strong, durable,
and resistant to corrosive environments. Rigid centricast fiber reinforced (FRP) and/or
moulded fiberglass, PVC, filament wound tubing, Galvanized Steel, or Aluminium shall
not be utilized for any above or below grade play product structures.
1.2. Painted Finish: Shall be a polyester smooth glossy heat-cured powder coat that is UV
and chemical resistant and suitable for public spaces.
1.3. Toe Guard: Shall be constructed of Softouch Elastomer developed exclusively for the
aquatic play environment which can be stretched around the play product base covering
the anchoring assembly hardware from pinch points and protrusions. It shall have
flexible rubber like characteristics, a mate highly durable and slip-resistant finish, with
excellent UV and chemical resistance.
1.4. Mounting and Assembly Hardware: All hardware and anchoring systems shall be
304/304L stainless steel. Exposed and accessible hardware shall be tamper resistant,
requiring a special tool for removal to deter vandalism and theft.
1.5. Activation Cap: Shall be constructed from impact resistant high density polyurethane.
The polyurethane shall be UV resistant, non-porous and non-flammable.
1.6. Handle Sphere: Shall consist of two (2) half spheres and each shall be constructed of
high density, high impact 356.2 aluminium, with a heat-cured polyester coat finish. Each
half sphere shall be assembled to the other using a tamper resistant stainless steel
system.
1.7. Safety & Craftsmanship: All edges shall be machined to a rounded edge. All welds
shall be watertight, buffed smooth, or polished to a non-visible finish and factory
pressure tested. Accessible nozzles and spray heads shall be recessed to ensure a
completely safe play environment with no pinch points, head entrapments or protrusion
hazards. All products shall be designed in accordance with ASTM F1487 and CSA
Z614-98 regulations for public playgrounds.
2.0 Play Product Specifications:
2.1. Magic Touch Bollard 02: Shall be constructed of stainless steel with an outside
diameter of 4.50” and a wall thickness of 0.120”. It shall have an overall height of 36”
above the final grade. It shall consist of one (1) Activation Cap and sensor, with one (1)
handle sphere. The activator shall have no moving parts and run on a low voltage
electrical supply. It shall be the direct interface between the users of the aquatic play
area and the aquatic Play Products. The pre-programmed sequences of the aquatic Play
Products shall be activated only when touched by the user. The activation cap shall
consist of a high impact resistant protection cap and a low voltage sensor. The
protection cap shall be constructed of high- density polyurethane with a diameter of 4”.
The polyurethane shall be UV resistant, non-porous and non flammable. It shall be
equipped with an integrated threaded housing for the sensor. It shall have a
thermoplastic polyester housing and triple shield sensor protection. The sensitivity shall
be adjustable with a LED indication. The activation cap shall be secured in place using
a locking ring secured with tamper resistant fasteners.
3.0 Installation Characteristics:
3.1. Anchoring and levelling Systems: The Stainless Steel Safeswap Anchoring System
shall provide the ability to remove the Magic Touch Bollard activation device without
having to incur any additional infrastructure costs. The anchoring system shall have an
integrated levelling system facilitating installation and a flush finished to the activity deck
surface without any protruding bolts or hardware. The Activation Bollard shall be
fastened directly to the Safeswap Anchoring system. The dead and live loads shall be
distributed onto the Safeswap Anchoring system flange plate. A neoprene sealing
gasket shall provide a water tight seal between the Magic Touch Bollard and the
Safeswap flange. Mechanical fastening of the Activation Device to the activity deck slab
shall be prohibited.
3.2. Earth Bonding/Grounding: All Play products are to be equipped with a Grounding Lug
and are to be grounded against a lightning strike as per article 680 of the N.E.C.
3.3. Drawings and Instructions: Product drawings and installation manuals shall be
supplied by the manufacturer for ease of installation.