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User Manual - Copyright © GRAVITRON LTD 2021 

 

SECTION A

 

 
Introduction 

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE A GUIDE FOR OPERATORS WHO MUST SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO 
THE SAFE CONDITION OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. 
 
 

A1 Target Readership 
 

This document is written for 

Controllers

Operators

 and 

Attendants

 of the Swing Boat Ride.  

A copy of this manual must be read by and available to all personnel involved in the running of

 

the 

Swing Boat Ride. 

A1.1 

Controllers 

For the purposes of this document 

Controllers

 are understood to be people or companies who own or 

otherwise have control of the Swing Boat Ride. They will have ultimate responsibility for the safe 
running of the Swing Boat Ride, but may only have limited day-to-day input in the running and 
operations. 

A1.2 

Operators 

For the purposes of this document 

Operators

 are understood to be the people in immediate charge of 

the Swing Boat Ride. They have a duty for the safe day-to-day running of the Swing Boat Ride.  

A1.3 

Attendants 

For the purposes of this document 

Attendants

 are understood to be people who assist in the 

operation of the Swing Boat Ride. They have responsibility for specific aspects the safe day-to-day 
running of the Swing Boat Ride. 

They have a duty to take reasonable care for their own and others’ 

safety and to follow instructions. 

A2 Scope of this Document 

This document is an operations manual for use with Swing Boat Ride. It addresses the 

Operator

’s 

general responsibilities for the safe day-to-day running and maintenance of the Swing Boat Ride. 
This manual also covers the specific operational procedures to be followed by 

Attendants

 under the 

Operator

’s supervision. 

A3 Limitations & Disclaimer 

This manual contains the policies and procedures governing the safe operation of the Swing Boat 
Ride. These guidelines and recommendations are based on GRAVITRON experience and may or 
may not be appropriate for every operational situation. 
 
The 

Controller

 is solely responsible for setting the policies and procedures needed to operate their 

business according to the laws, regulations and customs within the legal jurisdiction of operation. 
 
The 

Controller

 is also solely responsible for the effects of these business policies and procedures and 

the statements and actions of their employees while in the controllers employ. The 

Controller

 should 

consult a relevant professional assistance whenever appropriate and the business activities dictate. 

A4 Revisions & Updates 

From time to time GRAVITRON may find it necessary to supply revisions or updates to this 
document. GRAVITRON will endeavour to supply these to the 

Controller

 in a timely manner, which is 

acceptable to the 

Controller

. To achieve this it is imperative for GRAVITRON to be notified of any 

change of contact details. 

Summary of Contents for GEM5002

Page 1: ...User Manual Copyright GRAVITRON LTD 2021 Operation and Maintenance Manual Swing Boats ...

Page 2: ...tion 7 D3 Dismantling 7 D3 1 Disposal of hazardous materials 7 SECTION E Operating Instructions Information on Safe Use 7 E1 Understanding Gravitron Ltd Swing Boat Ride 7 E1 1 The Boats 7 E1 2 The ride Frame 7 E1 3 The Surrounding Area 7 E2 Notices Signs 7 E2 1 Signs Displayed at Entrance 7 E2 2 Notices for Users 8 9 E3 Safe Operation of the Swing Boat Ride 10 E3 1 Normal Functioning 10 E3 2 Capac...

Page 3: ... safety and to follow instructions A2 Scope of this Document This document is an operations manual for use with Swing Boat Ride It addresses the Operator s general responsibilities for the safe day to day running and maintenance of the Swing Boat Ride This manual also covers the specific operational procedures to be followed by Attendants under the Operator s supervision A3 Limitations Disclaimer ...

Page 4: ...systems and attractions for the leisure service and automotive industries and provide a complete service from initial inception to final installation and commissioning of a project B2 Contact Details Support Information Tel 44 0 1278 804610 Email sales gravitron com B3 Company Details Gravitron is a trading name of GRAVITRON Ltd Unit 5 6 Monkton House Business Park Walrow Road Highbridge Somerset ...

Page 5: ...al Specifications a General Materials Frame Steel box section 100mm x 50mm x 3mm Boat sides PE300 Plastic 25mm Boat base Perforated steel sheet 3mm Seat Perforated steel sheet 3mm Mounting step aluminium Boat support stays 12mm steel bar Overall Dimensions Base Length 4 25 M Base Width static 3 00M Base Width operational 5 00M Height 3 05 M Weight Main Structure 428kg Finishes Colours A Frame Main...

Page 6: ...r Description Four boat swing boat ride Maximum number of users at any one time 8 Eight Maximum Boat loading One adult and one child approx 180kg c Outer Railing Recommendation Outer Railings are not supplied by GRAVITRON Ltd The outer railings should be designed to manage the flow of people through the ride and control the queuing Consideration should be given to marshalling area for embarking an...

Page 7: ...e an overview of the different components that make up the attraction The Swing Boats ride is made up of the following E1 1 the Boats There are 4 Swing Boats each with the capacity to take one adult and one child seated facing towards each other Access to the boats in the static position is by a single step situated to the side of the Swing Boat E1 2 the Ride Frame The 4 boats are supported and hu...

Page 8: ...ions to Use A notice should be displayed before or at the entrance advising the public of limitations of use which may exclude them from being able to participate Person or persons under the influence of intoxicants Maximum of 2 children per boat or 1 adult and 1 child E2 2 Notices for Users The signs should include but not be limited to the following information a Operational Procedure With the f...

Page 9: ...tions should be displayed clearly for the users to see At the entrance to the ride Minimum height restriction 9 Meters Maximum height restriction 2 1 Meters Maximum weight restriction 180 Kilograms No Smoking Appropriate no smoking signs should be clearly visible Strictly NO SMOKING in any part of this ride d Intoxicants Appropriate signs should be clearly visible to riders Persons perceived by at...

Page 10: ...g boats but sufficiently far removed so as to prevent person s coming into contact with a moving boat 3 It is recommended that no boat be operated whilst users are embarking or disembarking from any of the boats 4 If any boats are unoccupied and boats are in operation then embarkation to the static boats should only be undertaken at the conclusion of a ride or by causing the occupied boats to come...

Page 11: ...intenance Routines Regular maintenance will ensure the life of the product F1 Monthly Maintenance Records A maintenance schedule completed to date must be maintained for the Swing Boats This record should be used to enter the details of any work carried out on this ride The description of the work should be as comprehensive and detailed as possible It is in the interest of the Operator that all ma...

Page 12: ...al inspection Manually examine the ride to ensure no fitments have become unsecure F IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY PROBLEM OR ADJUSTMENT TO THE SWINGBOATS CONTACT GRAVITRON Ltd ON 01278 804610 SECTION G G1 Warranty The Swing boat is manufactured by GRAVITRON is warranted against defects in the materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation acceptance under normal use and ...

Page 13: ...on outside of the environment specifications for the product or improper site preparation or maintenance TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS WARRENTLY AND REMEMDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN STATUTORY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED G1 1 Date of Commencement of Warranty 1 year Warranty 01 June 2015 ...

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