Abstract: AS 4685.4:2021 pdf download.Playground equipment and surfacing Part 4: Additional safety requirements and test methods for cableways. 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General Cableways shall conform to EN 11761 unless otherwise specified in this p...
AS 4685.4:2021 pdf download.Playground equipment and surfacing Part 4: Additional safety requirements and test methods for
cableways.
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
Cableways shall conform to EN 11761 unless otherwise specified in this part of EN 1176.
4.2 Framework and fixing points for the cable
Framework and fixing points for the cable shall be designed to withstand the computed loads (static and dynamic) transmitted by the cable, in accordance with EN 1176-1.
There shall be an adusting device so that the correct sag can be maintained for the life of the cable.
4.3 Calculation of forces acting on the cable of a cableway
The cable shall be designed so that It can withstand the forces acting upon It according to EN 1176-1:2017, Annex A.
4.4 Stops
When tested in accordance with Annex A. the stop at the terminus shall progressively slow down the traveller until it stops and the suspension element shall not swing through an angle of more than 450, as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE This test includes an allowance for starting speed.
4.5 Traveller
The traveller shall be constructed so that it cannot slip out of place and the sides are closed to prevent any access by the user
to moving parts from the side.
Openings for the cable may allow the 8mm finger rod (see EN 1176-1:2017, Figure D.10) to pass through but the rod shall not get
squeezed between any moving parts when It is Inserted by the length of 70 mm.
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