Adopts EN 1176-5:2008 to specify particular safety requirements for carousels of diameter greater than 0.5Â m intended for permanent installation for use by children. General requirements and test methods are set out in AS 4685.1.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
PREFACE
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Free height of fall and impact area
4.3 Free space/falling space
4.4 User stations
4.5 Axis
4.6 Speed of rotation
4.7 Grip handles
4.8 Load capacity and stability
5 Type specific requirements
5.1 Carousel type A (rotating chairs)
5.2 Carousel type B (classic carousel)
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Rotating platform flush to the ground
5.2.3 Rotating platform not flush with the ground
5.2.4 Rotating platform between 110 mm and 400 mm with a skirt
5.2.5 Rotating platform over 400 mm with a skirt
5.2.6 Rotating platform over 110 mm without skirt
5.3 Carousel type C (spinning mushrooms, hanging glides)
