UltraTile™ 10-Part Specification
1. Product Name
UltraTile™ Playground Surfacing
2. Manufacturer
Surface America, Inc.
PO Box 157
Williamsville, NY 14231
(800) 999-0555
(716) 632-8413
Fax: (716) 632-8324
E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
www.surfaceamerica.com
3. Product Description
BASIC USE
UltraTile™ Playground Surfacing is designed for playgrounds of all types. It is installed over a poured asphalt, concrete or crushed stone substrate. The product line features an extensive range of standard tile designs and accessory pieces.
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
UltraTile™ is a factory-molded surface composed of high-quality, 100% post-consumer SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) tire rubber and EPDM colored granules bound together by a wear and weather resistant polyurethane and a 3 mm top wear layer with tapered, conical support legs.
The type of playground equipment determines the required tile thickness. Depending on ASTM F1292 requirements for critical fall height 6’ or 8’ (1.8 or 2.4 m), select tile thickness from optional thicknesses 2 1/2" or 4 1/4" (63.5 or 108 mm), respectively.
Accessories include:
- Reducer
- ADA Access Ramp
- L/R Side Reducer for ADA Access
- Outside 45 Corner Reducer
- Inside 45 Corner Reducer
- Outside 90 Corner Reducer
- Inside 90 Corner Reducer
- Quad Blok Connector
TILE THICKNESSES & WEIGHTS
• 2 1/2" or 4 1/4" (63.5 or 108 mm
• Safari colors: 24 or 30 lb (11 or 13.5 kg)
• Carnival colors: 26 or 36 lb (12 or 16 kg)
COLORS
Carnival Colors:
• Blueberry Pie
• Caramel Corn
• Cherry Blast
• Grape Ape
• Orange Aide
• Rock Candy
• Sour Apple
Safari Colors:
• Butterflies
• Cheetah Gold
• Fire Flies
• Midnight
• Rain Drops
• Red Rover
• River Rapids
• Zappy Zebra
Accessories Colors:
(Accessories are not manufactured with an UltraTile top wear layer. The EPDM colored granules are homogeneously mixed throughout to produce coordinated designs for all UltraTile colors.)
• PG60A
• PG61A
• PG62A
• PG63A
• PG64A
• PG65A
• PG66A
LIMITATIONS
The following chemicals may cause damage to the playground surface and should be avoided: disinfectants, concentrated chlorine bleach, gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic and lubricating oils, acids and organic solvents.
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.
Due to the elastic characteristics of rubber, some variation in tile dimensions may be expected. This amount is approximately +/ to 2 mm in thickness and -2 to 5 mm in length and in width.
4. Technical Data
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
1. ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension.
2. ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers.
3. ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine.
4. ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.
5. ASTM E303 Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester.
6. ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.
7. ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.
8. ASTM D3389 Abrasion Testing.
9. ASTM D297 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products-Chemical Analysis-Density.
10. DIN 1835 Part 6-Permeability to Water.
11. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 3052:1996.
APPROVALS
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 and other rubber products as a major component.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
1. Shock Attenuation (ASTM F1292) - 2-1/2” meets 6’ critical fall height, 4-1/4” meets 8’ critical fall height.
a. Gmax - Less than 200.
b. Head Injury Criteria - Less than 1000.
2. Flammability (ASTM D2859) - Pass.
3. Tensile Strength (ASTM D412) - 180 lbs/in2 min.
4. Water Permeability Rate: 0.034 cm/sec.
5. Accessibility: Comply with requirements of ASTM F1951-08 - Pass.
6. Lead Content: (US EPA Method 3052: 1996) - Pass.
7. Void Volume: 42% min 2-1/2”. 50% min 4-14”.
8. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: .0011 in/ft/º F.
9. Wear Surface Density: 70 lbs/cu ft min.
10. Abrasion Testing (ASTM D3389): Less than 0.010” lost or less than 1 g lost.
11. Elongation At Break (ASTM D412): 70% min.
FIRE PERFORMANCE
Flammability (ASTM D2859) - Pass. Class A flammability tile per ASTM E108 and ASTM E648 available by special order
5. Installation
PREPARATORY WORK
Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at a minimum temperature of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) and a maximum temperature of 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Install surfacing system when minimum ambient temperature is 40 degrees F (1 degree C) and maximum ambient temperature is 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
METHODS
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 playground surfacing system and do not proceed with installation until unsuitable conditions are corrected.
Apply adhesive on tight asphalt or concrete at a rate of approximately 65 ft2/gal (1.6 m2/L) square feet per gallon. Adhesive consumption will increase as asphalt porosity increases. Apply adhesive to the base using a notched trowel. Apply adhesive to tile sides using a putty knife, roller or adhesive tube.
Adhesive should be applied to approximately 60 perimeter inches (1.5 m) of the total 120 perimeter inches (3 m) of the tile, when bonding side-to-side, to allow for rainwater drainage.
Maintain a straight line at the tile joints. Because of the elastic nature of rubber, a perfect fit from tile to tile is not possible. To keep lines straight, adjust tiles using a rubber mallet and place like-size tiles together as they are laid.
PRECAUTIONS
The concrete or asphalt substrate must be level or uniformly sloped since variations will be telegraphed through to the tile surface. Avoid installation when large temperature swings during the time between adhesive application and final curing (12 - 36 hours, depending on temperature and humidity) are expected, as gapping between tiles may result.
Protect the installed playground 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
Contact Surface America, Inc., for information on availability.
COST
Cost information may be obtained from Surface America, Inc.
7. Warranty
The standard warranty period is 10 years from date of product shipment. Contact Surface America, Inc., for more information on warranty terms.
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 (10,335 kPa) pressure or place nozzle closer than 12” (305 mm) 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 Surface America, Inc.
9. Technical Services
A staff of factory trained service personnel offers design assistance and technical support. For technical assistance, contact Surface America, Inc.
10. Filing Systems
Additional product information is available from Surface America, Inc., upon request.