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Mechanical
/Structural / Electrical
Annual Thorough Examination:
Purpose of a amusement device thorough
examination:
The purpose of the thorough examination and test is to determine
whether, at
the time of the thorough examination, the device and its safeguards
are installed safely, whether it is safe to operate and whether
there are any defects that could make it unsafe in the future.
What will be examined?
LTC will look at a range of items to determine if the device is safe
to use. The items that will be included, the tests performed and the
information that we may ask for will vary, depending on the type of
device, design review, NDE schedule, previous history and NAFLIC
technical bulletins.
Typical ride requirements for annual
examination: (NDE/Assessment)
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Structural
Elements (i.e track, support structure)
Ride
components (i.e. wheel spindles, chassis, axles)
Electrical
Examination
Functional
Test
The safety-related parts of the electrical
control system will also be considered as part of the electrical
thorough examination examination.
For a full description of thorough examination please
refer to
fairground and amusement parks - Guidance on safe
practice (second addition) paragraphs 140
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