Sof'Bounce is backed by Sof'Solutions' Play Protection Plan™

What is Covered

1. Sof’Solutions™ Incorporated ® warrants the Sof’Bounce™ installation to meet or exceed the Playground Surfacing Guidelines of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (December 1993), when tested within the laboratory temperature guidelines as determined by the ASTM Standard F 1292-96m under normal use for FIFTY (50) YEARS from the date of installation.
2. Sof’Solutions™ warrants the polypropylene fabric of the Sof’Bounce™ installation to be free from defects under normal use for the LIFETIME of the Sof’Bounce™ installation.
3. Sof’Solutions™ Warrants Sof’Bounce™ material for EIGHT (8) years against total color loss.

Warranty Conditions
If the Sof’Bounce™ installation is defective within the applicable warranty period, Sof’Solutions™ will, subject to the conditions set forth below, replace defective installation components at no charge within a reasonable period of time. Components that are used for replacement under this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. The replacement of defective components shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a breach of warranty.

INSTALLATION AND LABOR COSTS:
Within the first ninety (90) days of the warranty period Sof’Solutions™ will pay all necessary installation and labor costs associated with the replacement of defective components under this warranty. After the first ninety (90) days of the warranty period, the owner shall be responsible for all such cost.

Exclusions
Any defect, malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from improper installation, including insufficient or lack of drainage, service or maintenance, or from abuse, neglect, accident, vandalism, act of God, or any other cause beyond the control of Sof’Solutions™ will not be covered by this limited warranty. Failure to maintain proper depth, failure to install all material delivered, the use of substitute materials, or change of impact attenuation characteristics due to sand or other foreign materials tracked into the system are not covered by this warranty.

Disclaimer
Any implied warranties covering the Sof’Bounce™ installation, including but not limited to warranties for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to ninety (90) days from the date of original installation. Sof’Solutions™ shall not in any case be liable for special, incidental, consequential, indirect or other similar damages arising from breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence or any other legal theory even if Sof’Solutions™ has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Sof’Solutions™ Incorporated does not warrant improper drainage. All sprinklers must be redirected to spray outside of play area.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

*WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED IF NO GEOTEXTILE FABRIC IS INSTALLED

Warrantor Sof’Solutions™ Incorporated

ASTM Testing Certification
Manufacturer must be in compliance and provide testing data for the following standards as set forth by the American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM), for surface systems under and around playground equipment.

• ASTM F1292-04 impact attenuation of surface systems under and around playground equipment*

IPEMA Certified
Manufacturer must provide proof of certification. “In the interest of public playground safety, IPEMA provides an independent laboratory which validates a manufacture’s certification of compliance to ASTM F1292-04. A list of current validated products, their thickness and critical height may be viewed at www.ipema.org.”*

ASTM F1292 Testing 6'
Background
There are two methods for determining when a fall to the surface may be life threatening. “One method holds that if the peak deceleration of the head during impact does not exceed 200 times the acceleration due to gravity (200G’s), a life-threatening head injury is not likely to occur. The second method holds that both the deceleration of the head during impact and the time duration over which the head decelerates to derive a value know as Head Injury Criteria (HIC). Head impact injuries are not believed to be life threatening if the HIC does not exceed a value of 1,000” (Playground Surfacing: Technical Information Guide, CPSC: Page 20, section 10.1, Determining Shock Absorbency of a Surfacing Material).

Summary

Test # 1   -6° C
Drop	Height(ft)	HIC	G-Max	Velocity (ft/s)
1	6	156.74	70.94	19.47
2	6	207.50	83.41	19.43
3	6	204.07	88.71	19.43
Average		205.78	86.06

Following on page summary reveals the results of independent testing on Sof’Bounce™, resilient rubber surfacing. Tests were performed in accordance with ASTM F-1292, Paragraph 11, standard specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground

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ASTM F1292 Testing 13'

Summary
The Following on page summary reveals the results of independent testing on Sof’Bounce™, surfacing. Tests were performed in accordance with ASTM F-1292-04, Paragraph 11, standard specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground

Test # 1   -6° C
Drop	Height(ft)	HIC	G-Max	Velocity (ft/s)
1	13	242.88	67.94	29.04
2	13	184.45	66.35	28.84
3	13	173.33	64.92	28.84
Average		178.89	65.63

Test # 2   23° C
Drop	Height(ft)	HIC	G-Max	Velocity (ft/s)
1	13	532.50	119.53	28.94
2	13	438.46	117.42	28.84
3	13	375.28	109.02	28.94
Average		406.87	113.22

Test # 3   49° C
Drop	Height(ft)	HIC	G-Max	Velocity (ft/s)
1	13	274.12	73.75	13.02
2	13	250.43	86.39	28.94
3	13	224.53	78.77	28.84
Average		237.48	82.58

Test Requirement
The HIC Value not to exceed 1,000 HIC. G-Max Value not to exceed 200 G-Max

Conclusion
The test sample met the HIC and G-Max reqirements to 13 feet.

*Testing performed by Detroit TEsting Laboratory, Inc. Copy of original test report available to customer upon request.

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FLAMMABILITY TESTING

16 CFR 1500.44

Tire Chips were tested in 1995 in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (16 CFR 1500.44) to determine whether this material would be considered “flammable” (a material is considered flammable if it ignites and burns with a self sustained flame at a rate greater than 0.1 inches per second along its major axis). The results of this test were as follows:

Burn Length (inches)	Time (seconds)	Burn Rate (inches/second)
0.5	60.0	0.01
0.1	60.0	0.001
0.4	60.0	0.01
0.4	60.0	0.01

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TOXICITY TESTING
It is important to know that the material that is being used under and around playground equipment contains no toxic chemicals. A semi-volatile test was performed on our product and has been determined that Sof'Bounce™ rubber surfacing is nontoxic.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), children treated in emergency rooms for poison-related injuries were exposed to toxic substances through inhalation, ingestion, or eye or skin contact. Aspiration of even small amounts of hydrocarbon-based chemicals like gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, and tar, to name just a few, can cause asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary damage, and death. Sof'Bounce™ has been tested for over 68 different chemicals. No chemicals were detected in amounts considered dangerous to children or the environment, you can be sure Sof'Bounce is a nontoxic, safe product for your playground.

How much Sof'Bounce™ do I need?

• The amount of Sof’Bounce™ will depend on the size and critical fall heights of your play equipment. Consult with your equipment providers to determine your specific needs.
• Sof’Bounce™ requires a compacted 4” for fall heights 6’ and under, and a compacted 6” for fall heights 13’ and under. For any area requiring between 14’-25’ fall heights, 12” of compacted Sof’Bounce™ is required.
• If Sof’Bounce™ is used over asphalt or concrete a minimum 12” of surfacing is required regardless of the equipment’s fall heights.
• Sof’Solutions™ does not recommend using less than 4” over any surface.

Will the color fade?

• Sof’Bounce™ uses protective UV coatings that have been tested to hold their color.
• Sof’Bounce™ is warranted for 8 years against total color loss.

Does it smell like tires?

• Initially after installation Sof’Bounce™ will have a slight rubber smell; this smell will dissipate shortly after installation.

Will the color rub off onto skin or clothing?

• No! The coloring used on Sof’Bounce is permanent; therefore it will not rub off on shoes, skin or clothing.

Is drainage necessary?

• Drainage may be needed depending on your area, it is very important to make sure there is a way to drain excess moisture away from the play area. Consult your landscape architect for specific drainage requirements, if any.

How can I purchase Sof'Bounce™?

• Sof’Bounce™ can be purchased through your local representative. If you do not know who your local representative is, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-523-8690 or 1-801-523-2452.

How is Sof'Bounce™ delivered?

• Sof’Bounce™ is delivered via common carrier on standard size pallets; with two options for packaging; 40 lbs, standard sacks or 2000 lbs super sacks.
• Lift gates, pallets jacks, and/ or fork lifts are required for super sack deliveries.

Will Sof'Bounce™ attract insects?

• No! Generally, insects of all kinds do not breed in Sof’Bounce™. Our product is ideal around homes and other structures where termites may cause serious damage.

Is Sof’Bounce flammable?

• Scrap tire material is considered non –flammable based on test results from 1995 in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (16 CFR 1500.44).

What is Sof’Bounce made from?

• Sof’Bounce™ is a recycled product made from 100% recycled tires specifically for use under and around playgrounds.

Is Sof’Bounce free of steel?

• Yes! Magnets are used to separate steel from the recycled tire product resulting in a 99.9% steel free product.

Will Sof’Bounce decompose or deteriorate?

• No! Due to the product composition of Sof’Bounce™ it is nearly impossible for it to decompose through normal use.
• Sof’Solutions™ is so confident in the product longevity that it carries a 50 year product warranty.

Will Sof’Bounce float or blow away?

• No! Sof’Bounce™ is heavy enough to withstand weather it will not float or blow away due to weather conditions.

Is Sof’Bounce harmful to animals, plants or humans?

• No! Sof’Bounce™ is completely non-toxic and will not leach harmful toxins into the soil. EPA testing indicates rubber compounds are 3 times below the standard for the Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure.