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Functional Testing
The following list is some of the
tests which are required in an amusement ride functional
test; please note however that this is not an exhaustive
list; these tests are dependent on the type of devices, and
other ride-specific test methods exist.
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Testing of all emergency systems
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Block testing of
braking systems
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Performance testing
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Load testing
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Out
of balance testing
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Stress testing
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Capacity testing
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Recovery testing
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Test of all safety
features
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Measurement of
accelerations (G-force)
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Overspeed testing
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Safety envelope assessment
The functional test is
carried out at regular intervals throughout the service life for an amusement
device. Every
annual thorough examination should include a functional
test.
For a full description of
functional testing please refer to
Fairground and
Amusement Parks -
Guidance on Safe Practice (2nd edition), paragraphs 146-148
With over twenty years'
experience in all types of amusement device, LTC inspection engineers can
provide the necessary functional testing for you amusement devices as part of an
annual inspection, or at shorter intervals, for example when there has been a
safety-critical modification. For more details, please
contact
us
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