BS EN 71-8:2011 pdf download

BS EN 71-8:2011 pdf download.Safety of toys Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.
4.6.8 Impact, geometry and design of swing elements
4.6.8.1 General
The requwernents in 4,6-8 do not apply 10:
swwgs intended fox children under 36 months;
— swings intended to be mounted such that the bottom of the swmg element Es at a height of more than 1 000 mm from the ground.
4.6.8.2 Impact from swing elements
The requirements in 48.8.2 do not apply to:
swing elements with a mass of less than 1.0 kg excluding the mass of the means of suspension unless the means of suspension is flgid:
swings with double seats with falling protection on 3 sides of the seat,
When tested according to 6.9 (de4erminatiori of impact from swing elements), swing elements shall not impart
an average peak acceleration greater than 50 g
4.6.8.3 Geometry and design of swing elements
Potential impact surfaces shall either fulfil the geometry requirements, or be made in resdient and flexible material (e.g. plastics, textile, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) or flexible rubber) and have a swing element that has a mass of less than 1,0 kg.
Footrests on swing elements shall be made ii Such a way that they have a resilient behaviour.
Potential impact surfaces of swing elements shall be designed with a repelling geometry and smooth surfaces in the direction of movement, having a width of at least 10 mm including a radius of at least 15 mm and edge radii of at least 3 mm and angles between adjacent surfaces of not less than 75 (see Figure 10).
For tubes of swing devices, the diameter shall be at least 25 mm.
The assembly and installation instructions shall also, when appropriate. include the following:
a) a recommendation to place the activity toy on a level surface at least 2 m from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house. overhanging branches, laundry lines or electflcal wires;
b) detailed instructions on how anchors are to be installed to prevent overturning or lifting of the support members when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, taking into account the condition of the soil normally encountered:
C) instructions that anchors shall be placed level with or under the ground in order to reduce tipping hazards:
d) the minimum clearance that needs to exist between the swing element(s) and the ground, and, where this is adjustable, instructions on how to achieve this minimum clearance:
e) instructions that activity toys (for example paddling pools, swings, slides, climbing frames) shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface:
f) a recommendation on the orientation of the activity toy (e.g. slides) in relation to its exposure to the sun.
g) information to keep the assembly and installation instructions for further reference;
h) instructions that modifications made by the consumer to the original activity toy (for example the adding of an accessory) shall be Carried out according to the instructions of the manufacturer. In particular. instructions shall be provided with a kit/accessory about the Installation of rope/nets concerning the mwim’ium diameter, the need for fixation at both ends, overall length, and positioning in relation to other structures.
5.3 Maintenance
Activity toys shall be accompanied by maintenance instructions drawing attention to the need of carrying out checks and maintenance of the mar paris (crossbeams, suspensions, anchors. etc.) at regular intervals. pointing out that if these checks are not carried out the activity toy could overturn or otherwise become a hazard. Whenever practical, the instructions shall also be affixed to the activity toy.
The maintenance instructions shall, when appropriate, also include the following recommendations pointing Out that It is of particular importance that they be followed at the beginning of each season as well as at regular Intervals during the usage season;
a) to check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required:
b) to oil all metallic moving parts:
C) to check aN coverings for bolts and sharp edges and replace when required:
d) to check swing seats, chains, ropes and other means of attachments for evidence of deterioration:
e) to replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions:
f) to change the water of paddling pools frequently (particularly in hot weather) or when noticeably contaminated.