Swing Boats
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User Manual - Copyright © GRAVITRON LTD 2021
SECTION D
Transport, Construction, Installation & Dismantling
D1 Transport
This ride can be transported to other locations.
D2 Construction & Installation
GRAVITRON Ltd is contracted to provide a full construction and installation service for this ride (omitting the
outer rails/queuing system)
D3 Dismantling
The dismantling and reassembly of this attraction is not recommended. GRAVITRON should be
commissioned to relocate the ride if required.
When the attraction has reached the end of its lifespan and must be removed GRAVITRON recommends
responsible disposal and/or recycling of all component materials. Appropriate checks should be made with the
local authority’s environmental department.
D4 Disposal of hazardous materials
It is the duty of the
Controller
to ensure that any hazardous substances are disposed of in accordance with the
laws, regulations and customs of the appropriate legal jurisdiction.
SECTION E
Operating Instructions (Information on Safe Use)
E1 Understanding the Operating Procedure
To understand how best to operate the Swing Boats it is necessary to have 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 hung from a metal
‘A’ frame assembly that is securely bolted to the concrete
base of the ride area.
E1.3 surrounding area
The Swing Boat ride is designed to be surrounded by a ‘Pickett’ style fence which is positioned in such a
manner that any person or persons in the vicinity are unable to come into contact with the swing boats in
operation.
The Swing Boat ride has a foot print area of 3M x 4.25M in the static mode and 5M x 4.25M in the full
operational mode.
It is recommended that the ‘Pickett’ style fencing be positioned a minimum distance of 2M at any point from
the Swing Boat operational area.
It is essential that the ‘Pickett’ fence is of a substantial design so as to be
able to withstand persons falling against it without collapsing.
E2 Notices & Signs
There should be signs placed in appropriate positions to enable all staff, riders and spectators to observe the
rules and procedures of the safe operation of the Swing Boat attraction.
