MUNCHY THE CATERPILLAR

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PRODUCT RELEASE DOCUMENT
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MUNCHY THE CATERPILLAR
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DESCRIPTION
The Caterpillar novelty seat has been designed
for children aged between 4 and 11 years old. The
friendly character and vibrant colours encourage
children to interact with the seat. It has been
designed predominantly for use in schools but has
a wide range of applications such as the leisure
industry, retail (service stations/shopping
centres etc) and anywhere with a children's
area. The seat has a unique modular design which
allows it to be installed in varying
configurations to suit the environment and the
application. As standard Munchy can seat four
children. The standard unit comprises of a head
moulding, 2 modular body mouldings (2 seat pans
per body) and a tail. This will enable the
standard unit to be assembled by the customer
into a U or S shape. As an optional extra
additional body mouldings can be purchased to
create customer specific shapes and to increase
the number of seats. Munchy can either be ground
fixed using concrete anchor bolts or can be
supplied with PVC feet for a free standing
application. For additional security sand
ballasting is available for the free standing
option.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
WEIGHTS MATERIALS Head- 5.9kg Head/Body/Tail/
Nose/ Cover Caps- Durapol Body- 9.4kg Eyes-
Duratec Tail- 3kg Fixings- Mild Steel Standard
Unit Weight- 27.7kg Free Standing Feet-
PVC DIMENSIONS
Body Section
U Shape Configuration
S Shape Configuration
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PRODUCT FEATURES

CATERPILLAR CARICATURE User Friendly Friendly
face and fun design which looks appealing to
children. The bright colours look exciting and
will encourage children to sit on the
seat. Safe There are absolutely no sharp edges to
reduce the risk of injury. Versatile Customers
can choose from a large variety of configurations
i.e. circular shape, winding shape. The standard
four seat unit can be assembled into two
different configurations (see diagrams below).
MANUFACTURED FROM DURAPOL Impact Resistant The
Durapol mouldings offer excellent impact
resistance and can withstand children jumping and
playing on the product. Robust The double skinned
moulding produces an extremely strong and robust
component. Corrosion Resistant Durapol does not
chip or corrode therefore no painting or surface
treatment is required. Weather Resistant Durapol
can withstand extremes of temperature and weather
conditions. Ease of Maintenance Durapol is self
coloured throughout therefore scratches are not
easily visible. Environmentally Friendly Durapol
can be 100 recycled after its usable life. Easy
to Clean Durapol is impervious and can be easily
wiped clean.
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PRODUCT FEATURES

SEATING User Friendly Integrally moulded seats
provide a comfortable area for the children to
sit on by either straddling the caterpillar or
sitting side saddle. Drainage slots ensure rain
water runs off as quickly as possible and
minimises any pooling of water on the seat.
Robust Can withstand the weight and force
exerted on the seat by its user.
INTERLOCKING SYSTEM Security The unique
interlocking system ensures each module is
securely locked together. Safe No finger traps
as the seat modules are closely fitted and cannot
be easily removed by children.
FIXINGS Robust Six fixings per module ensure
safe and secure assembly.
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PRODUCT FEATURES

FIXING CAPS Safety Fixing caps ensure all
fixings are covered for safety as they have no
sharp edges. Tamper Resistant Fixing caps are
tamper resistant to reduce the likelihood of
unauthorised removal of the product. User
Friendly Colourful covers add to the overall
child friendly aesthetics of the product.
HEAD SUPPORT Safety Integrally moulded head
support provides extra reinforcement and prevents
tipping of the head.
Head Support
CONCRETE-IN ANCHORS Easy to Use Provides ease of
installation into existing concrete foundations.
Large bolts provide added strength to the joints.
FREE STANDING FEET Versatile The product can be
sited on a range of surfaces and does not need to
be permanently fixed. Safety Provides good grip
on smooth surfaces including wooden flooring etc.
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

EXTRA MODULE Increasing the Number of Seats Each
extra module provides two more seats and comes
complete with either ground fixings or free
standing feet. The seat can be extended in the
future if more seats are needed. Versatile Extra
modules allow the customer to make a number of
different configurations which will allow more
children to use the product at once.
INTERNAL BALLAST Security The ballast reduces the
likelihood of unauthorised removal. The ballast
will also keep the seat secure when in use.
BRANDING AND COLOUR RANGE
BRANDING One moulded in Glasdon badge (detailing
the website) is located on the left hand side of
the head and one oval Glasdon badge (see image)
is located on the other side.
COLOUR RANGE The standard colour is Light Green.
No other standard colours are available. The
minimum order quantity for Glasdon standard
colours is 20 (Purchasing/Technical Services are
to be contacted to confirm the minimum order
quantity before the customer is advised). For all
special colours a typical minimum order quantity
will be in the region of 35 please refer to
Technical Services. PERSONALISATION Personalisat
ion is not available on this product.
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