GSWeb Recreation Equipment
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Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
The Whale
MODEL NO.
GS-N101-1
Rev_0
2018.04
13
Maintenance
C. Routine maintenance
To reduce accidents, the owner or operator should ensure that an appropriate routine maintenance schedule is established, implemented and
maintained. This should take into account local conditions and the manufacturer's instructions that can affect the necessary inspection
frequency. The schedule should list the components to be maintained and should also give procedures for dealing with complaints and
breakdowns.
The routine maintenance of playground equipment and surfaces should consist of preventative measures to maintain their level of safety,
performance and compliance with the relevant part(s) of EN 1176. Such measures should include:
a) tightening of fastenings;
b) re-painting and re-treatment of surfaces;
c) maintenance of any impact attenuating surfaces;
d) lubrication of bearings;
e) marking of equipment to signify loose fill finished surface level;
f) cleaning;
g) removal of broken glass and other debris or contaminants;
h) restoring loose fills to the correct level; and
i) maintenance of free space areas.
D. Corrective maintenance
Corrective maintenance should include measures to correct defects, or the re-establish the necessary levels of safety of the playground
equipment and surfaces. Such measures should include:
a) replacement of fastenings;
b) welding of welding repairs;
c) replacement of worn or defective parts; and
d) replacement of defective structural components.
E. Personal safety
Repairs during operation that could put the safety of maintenance personnel of the public at risk, should be avoided.
F. Equipment alterations
Alterations to parts of a piece of equipment or structure that could affect the essential safety of the equipment should only be carried out
after consultation with the manufacturer or a compete person.
