BS/EN 71-8-2003 pdf download.Safety of toys Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoorjind outdoor family domestic use.
1) the opening Is not accessible as defined In Figure 13 and when tested according to 65,2.3 a) (head and neck entrapment In partially bound and V-shaped openings), or
2) the tip of the template contacts the base of the opening when tested according to 6.5.2.3 b) (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped openings).
e) Non-rigid members (for example ropes) shall not overlap if by doing so they create openings that do not comply with the requirements In a).
1) Openings between flexible parts of suspended bridges and any rigid side members shall not be less than
23Drm in diameter under the worst case conc1ion of loading. Both loaded and unloaded situations shall
6 considered.
4.3.2 Entrapment of clothing and hair
a) SlIds, fireman’s poles and roofs shall be constructed so that hazardous situations In which clothing or hair can be entrapped are not craated. Such situations may be created by:
1) gaps or V-shaped openIngs In which parts of clothing can become entrapped while or Immediately before the user Is undergoing a forced movement;
2) protrusIons; and
3) spindles/rotating parts.
When tested according to 6.6 (toggle test), enfrapment of the toggle or chain shall not occur.
The toggle test, as given in 8.8, Is restricted to the free space, as practical experience has shown that natural material and connections between different parts can vary over time.
NOTE I When using elements of circular cross section. special considerabon should be given to avoid clothing and hair entanglement. This can be achieved by using spacers or mlIar devices.
b) Slfdes and fireman’s poles shall be constructed so that openings located withIn the free space do not entrap the toggle or chaIn when tested In accordance wIth 6.6 (toggle test).
C) Roofs shal be constructed so that they do not entrap the toggle or chain when tested n accordance with 6.6 (toggle test).
d) Spindles and rotating parts shall have means of preventing entanglement of clothing or hair. NOTE 2 This can be achieved by usa of swtabl. covering or shields.
4.3.3 Entrapment of feet
Surfaces intended for standing, running or walking shall not contain any gaps likely to cause foot or leg entrapment. There shall be no gaps greeter than 30 mm measured In one direction (see Figure 4).
Where the toy is intended to bear the mass of more than one child at a time, test every sitting or standing area
simultaneously.
Observe whether the toy tips over.
6.1.2 StabilIty of activity toys with a free height of fall of more than 600 mm (see 4.4.2)
6.1.2.1 Principle
A horizontal force la applied at the top of the toy to simulate a child climbing on the toy.
6.1.2.2 Apparatus
— Sultable device(s) to apply a horizontal force 01120 N ± 5 N;
— Stops. It needed.
6.1.2.3 Procedure
Assemble the toy according to the manulacturer’s instruction and place It on a rigid horizontal platform.
For a tree standing toy, stops may be used to prevent its sLipping on the surface. They shah, however, not prevent the toy from overturning.
Fi) ActMty toys suppiled with revnovablo ground anchors shall be tested with anchors fixed to the standing surface according to the manufacture?s instuictions. (
Apply a force of 120 N in the cilrection most likely to cause the toy to tip over, The force shall be applied at the outermost and highest grippable pdnt The highest grippable point Is, however, limited to 1500 mm over the highest sutface of such a size that it will always support a child.
NOTE 1 1500mm the maxImum shoulder height &95 %ot the children aged to 14.
Apply any number of forces of 120 N up to the number of children intended to play at the same lime on the toy
(consult product information). The cslance between any two points of application of the force shall be at least
600 mm.
NOTE 2 The most onerous stabthty conditIon may occur when less than the ma&num niriber of forces are plled on the
Observe whether the toy lips over.
6.1.3 Stability of slIdes (see 4.5.1)
Place the toy on a 10 * 1 slope In the most onerous position with respect to stablilty.BS/EN 71-8-2003 pdf download.