ASTM F846

The purpose of this guide is to establish pertinent test data on a given ride or device which shall be used as the basis for the evaluation of the ride or device's performance, including developmental testing, installation testing, and operational testing.

This guide is intended for the use of manufacturers, owners/operators, and those persons or agencies involved in the installation and operational testing of amusement rides and devices.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers the basic tests which shall be conducted on amusement rides and devices during prototype development, installation or erection, following major modifications, and during normal operation to determine that the performance of a given ride or device meets the manufacturer's specified design criteria.

Note 1—The following standards developed by Committee F24 contain information relative to this guide: Specification F 698, Practices E 1212, F 1193, and F 770, Terminology E 1316, and Terminology F 747.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
E1212 Practice for Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices
F698 Specification for Physical Information to be Provided for Amusement Rides and Devices
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices
F770 Practice for Ownership and Operation of Amusement Rides and Devices
F853 Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices
ASNT Document
RecommendedPracticeSNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing

Index Terms

Amusement rides/devices; ICS Number Code 97.200.99 (Other equipment for entertainment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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