BS EN 71-8:2011 pdf download – Safety of toys Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use 4 Requirements 1 4.1 General (see A.2) 4.1.1 Assembly Activity toys shall be assembled using self-locking mechanisms which, to avoid unintentional disassembling due to dynamic forces during use, may include spring washers and/or self-locking nuts. NOTE Self-taping screws or nails are considered as self-locking devices. 4.1.2 Static strength Activity toys other than swings and paddling pools, when tested according to 6.3.1 (strength of activity toys other than swings and paddling pools), shall not collapse such that they do not continue to comply with the relevant requirements of EN 71-1. NOTE Static strength requirements for swings are given in 4.6.2 and for paddling pools in 4.9.1. 4.1.3 Maximum height (see A.3) When measured from the ground, there shall be no part of the activity toy where the child is able to climb, sit or stand above a height of 2 500 mm. 4.1.4 Corners and edges (see A.4) Exposed edges shall be rounded. Corners and exposed edges on moving parts shall have a minimum radius of 3 mm. This requirement does not apply to swing elements with a mass of 1 000 g or less, the corners and edges of which shall be rounded. 4.1.5 Protruding parts Protruding parts such as bolt ends, threaded bolt ends and other protrusions shall be recessed or be protected in such a way that they do not constitute a hazard to users of the equipment. This requirement is applicable when protrusions are situated on accessible moving parts and in places where the user is running,sliding, climbing, sitting or lying down. 4.1.6 Diameter of ropes and other means of suspension When measured according to 6.8 (diameter of ropes and other means of suspension), ropes and other means of suspension shall have the following diameters: 4.2Barriers, handrails and ladders and similar means of access to activity toys4.2.1 Barriers and handrails preventing a child from falling down (see A.5) Any platform 1 000 mm or more from the ground shall be equipped with a barrier on all sides that faceoutwards from the toy. Openings in the barriers to give access to slides, climbing structures and ladders are allowed.The minimum height of the barrier shall be 600 mm. For barriers with an uneven top design, a ruler of (200 ±5) mm shall be used for measuring minimum height.Place the ruler horizontally on top...
Download Address
Download