EN 71-8:2003+A4:2009

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Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor
family domestic use
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 8: Schaukeln, Rutschen und ähnliches Aktivitätsspielzeug
für den häuslichen Gebrauch (Innen- und Außenbereich)
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 8: Balançoires, toboggans et jouets d'activité similaires à
usage familial en extérieur et en intérieur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-8:2003+A4:2009
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 71-8:2003+A4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2009
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes EN 71-8:2003
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for
indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 8: Balançoires, toboggans et Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 8: Schaukeln, Rutschen und
jouets d'activité similaires à usage familial en extérieur et ähnliches Aktivitätsspielzeug für den häuslichen Gebrauch
en intérieur (Innen- und Außenbereich)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 March 2003 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 March 2006,
Amendment 2 approved by CEN on 27 October 2005, Amendment 3 approved by CEN on 27 May 2009 and Amendment 4 approved by
CEN on 13 July 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope (see A1) .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Definitions .5
4 Requirements .8
4.1 General (see A.2).8
4.2 Barriers, ladders etc (see A.3) .9
4.3 Entrapment (see A.4) . 11
4.4 Stability of activity toys other than slides, swings and activity toys with crossbeams, and
see-saws . 13
4.5 Slides (see A.5) . 14
4.6 Swings (see A.6) . 16
4.7 See-saws . 20
4.8 Carousels and rocking activity toys (see A.7) . 20
5 Warnings and labelling . 21
5.1 Labelling . 21
5.2 Assembly and installation instructions . 21
5.3 Maintenance . 22
6 Test methods . 22
6.1 Stability . 22
6.2 Static strength . 26
6.3 Dynamic strength of barriers and handrails (see 4.2.1). 28
6.4 Test for head and neck entrapment (see 4.3) . 30
6.5 Toggle test (see 4.3.2) . 35
6.6 Diameter of ropes and chains for swings (see 4.6.7) and diameter of climbing and
swinging ropes (see 4.1.5) . 38
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 39
A.1 Activity toys . 39
A.2 General requirements (see 4.1) . 39
A.3 Barriers, ladders etc (see 4.2) . 39
A.4 Entrapment (see 4.3) . 39
A.5 Slides (see 4.5) . 40
A.6 Swings (see 4.6) . 40
A.7 Rocking !!activity toys"" and similar toys (see 4.8) . 40
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A.8 Corners and edges (see 4.1.3) . 40
A.9 General requirements (maximum height) (see 4.1.2) . 40
A.10 Ladders and similar means of access to activity toys (see 4.2.2) . 41
A.11 Clearance between swing elements and the ground for crossbeams with a maximum
height of 1 200 mm (see 4.6.6) . 41
A.12 Stability of swings and other activity toys with crossbeams (see 6.1.4.1.3) . 41
A.13 Retaining sides for slides (see 4.5.2) . 41
Annex B (informative) Bibliography . 42
Annex ZA (informative) %%%%Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements
or other provisions of EU Directives . 43

Foreword
This document (EN 71-8:2003+A4:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 "Safety of
toys", the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2010.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2006-03-20, Amendment 2, approved by CEN
on 2005-10-27, Amendment 3, approved by CEN on 2009-05-27 and Amendment 4, approved by CEN on
2009-07-13.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 71-8:2003.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags
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This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This standard is part 8 of the European Standard for Safety of toys. It should be read in conjunction with
Part 1.
The European Standard EN 71 "Safety of toys" consists of the following parts:
 Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties;
 Part 2: Flammability;
 Part 3: Migration of certain elements;
 Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities;
 Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets;
'deleted text(
 Part 7: Finger paints;
 Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use.
This part of EN 71 includes clauses that have been moved from EN 71-1:1998 Part 1 Mechanical and physical
properties.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope (see A1)
'This part of EN 71 specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for domestic family use often
attached to or incorporating a crossbeam, and similar toys intended for children under 14 years of age to play
on or in and often intended to bear the mass of one or more children.
This part of EN 71 also specifies requirements for:
 separately sold accessories for, and components of activity toys;
 separately sold swing elements that are ready for use on or in combination with an activity toy;
 construction packages for activity toys including components used to build activity toys
according to a scheduled building instruction.
The scope excludes equipment intended for use in schools, kindergartens, public playgrounds, restaurants,
shopping centres and similar public places dealt with in EN 1176 parts 1 to 6 and 10 to 11.(
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
EN 71-1:1998 Safety of toys – Mechanical and physical properties
'EN 71-1:2005 Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties(
3 Definitions
3.1
activity toy
toy intended for family domestic use, intended to bear the mass of one or more children, often attached to or
incorporating a crossbeam and intended for children to play on or in. Examples of such toys are swings, slides,
carousels and climbing frames
3.2
anchor
device used to fix the toy to the standing surface
3.3
barrier
guardrail to prevent a user passing beneath and through
3.4
crossbeam
bar or beam which forms a main load bearing part of the toy (see Figure 2)
3.5
entrapment
hazard presented by a situation in which a body, part of a body, or clothing is entrapped
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exposed edge
edge intended to be touched and/or gripped by a child during the use of an activity toy
NOTE Exposed edges are commonly found on doors, windows, shutters, ladders, steps, handrails, retaining sides for
slides and seats.&
3.7
forced movement
movement where the direction and the extent of the child’s movement is determined by the operation of the
equipment, for example swinging, sliding, rocking and revolving
3.8
free height of fall
the greatest vertical distance from the clearly intended body support to the impact area below
3.9
free space
space in, on or around the activity toy that can be occupied by a user undergoing a forced movement by the
equipment (e.g., swinging, sliding, rocking, revolving). The definition of free space does not include the three-
dimensional area in which a falling movement takes place
3.10
handrail
rail intended to assist the user to balance or climb
3.11
platform
raised level surface
3.12
slide
structure with inclined surface(s) on which the user slides in a defined track (see Figure 1)
NOTE Inclined planes, designed primarily for other purposes, such as roofs, do not constitute slides.
Key:
A Starting section
B Sliding section
C  Run-out section
D  Height of slide
B +C Slide length
NOTE The dimensions A, B, and C shall be taken at the centreline of the sliding surface. Each of these sizes represents
one of the zones of the sliding surface. Each zone of the sliding surface is determined by the intersection of the curve of
the sliding surface (taken at the bottom of the sliding surface) and the bisecting line of the angle formed by the zones of
the sliding surfaces between themselves.
Figure 1 — Diagrammatic representation of a slide
3.13
suspension connector
device which forms the direct contact between a crossbeam and the means of suspension (see Figure 2)
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swing
structure incorporating a crossbeam, suspension connectors and a swing device with swing element,
suspension coupling and means of suspension
NOTE A swing is shown in Figure 2.
Key
1 Swing device
2 Crossbeam
3 Suspension connector
4 Suspension coupling
5 Means of suspension
6 Swing element (e.g. seat, rings, bar, gondola)
Figure 2 — Diagrammatic representation of an example of swing&&&&
4 Requirements
NOTE Words in italics are defined in clause 3 of this part of the standard or in 'EN 71-1(.
4.1 General (see A.2)
4.1.1 Static strength
Activity toys, when tested according to 6.2.1 (strength of toys other than swings) shall not collapse such that
they do not continue to comply with the relevant requirements of EN 71.
NOTE Additional requirements for swings are given in 4.6.2.
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4.1.2 Maximum height (see A.9)&&&&
When measured from the ground, there shall be no part of the activity toy where the child is able to climb, sit
or stand over a height of 2500 mm.
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4.1.3 Corners and edges (see A.8)
Exposed edges shall be rounded.
Corners and exposed edges on moving parts shall have a minimum radius of 3 mm. This does not apply to
swing elements with a mass of 1 000 g or less, the corners and edges of which shall be rounded.&
4.1.4 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 in places where the user is running, sliding, climbing, sitting, laying
down or on accessible moving parts.
Protective caps shall comply with relevant requirements in EN 71-1, clause 4.9 (protruding parts).
Spring washers, self-locking nuts, or other locking means shall be provided for all bolts.
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4.1.5 Diameter of climbing and swinging ropes
When measured according to 6.6 (diameter of ropes and chains), ropes used for climbing and swinging shall
have the following diameters:
Ropes fixed at both ends   diameter between 16 mm and 45 mm
Ropes used in climbing nets  diameter between 10 mm and 45 mm
Free-hanging ropes fixed at upper end diameter between 25 mm and 45 mm.&
4.2 Barriers, ladders etc (see A.3)
4.2.1 Barriers and handrails preventing the child from falling down
Any platform intended for sitting or standing 1000 mm or more from the ground shall be equipped with a
barrier on all sides that face outwards from the toy.
Openings in the barriers to give access to slides, climbing structures and ladders are allowed.
The height of the barrier shall be 600 mm minimum.
For barriers with an uneven top design, a ruler of 200 mm ± 5mm shall be used for measuring minimum height.
Place the ruler horizontally on top of the barrier. Measure the vertical distance between the platform and the
bottom of the ruler. The distance shall in no place be less than 600 mm.
NOTE Special requirements apply for slides (see 4.5.2 and 4.5.3).
After testing according to 6.3 (dynamic strength of barriers and handrails), no part of the barrier or handrail
shall collapse, so that the toy does not comply with the relevant requirements of EN 71.
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4.2.2 Ladders and similar means of access to activity toys (see A.10)
These requirements do not apply to activity toys with a platform height of 600 mm or less.
Ladders and similar means of access to activity toys shall comply with the following requirements:
a) Any opening shall comply with 4.3.1 (head and neck entrapment).
b) Where a ladder or a stair is used, the lateral width of the tread or rung shall be 240 mm or more (see
Figure 3 a).
c) The distance between the upper surfaces of the treads or rungs shall not exceed 310 mm when
measured vertically in accordance with Figure 3 b).
This requirement does not apply to the vertical distance between the ground and the upper surface of the
first step.
d) The surface of the tread shall not be slippery. This can be achieved by corrugation of the steps or by the
use of other types of materials.
e) When ladders are provided with rungs, the cross-sectional dimension of the rungs shall be not less than
16 mm and not more than 45 mm.
f) The depth of treads on closed step ladders shall be 120 mm or more.
g) The inclination for ladders that are fixed to a toy shall be between 55° and 90° to the horizontal.
h) Ladders with a height of 1 200 mm or more shall be provided with handrails from a height of not more than
600 mm from the ground to the top of the platform (see Figure 3 a). This requirement does not apply to
ladders with rungs.
Dimensions in millimetres
a) Dimensions of ladders
b) Details of a step ladder
Figure 3 — Ladders of a slide&&&&
4.3 Entrapment (see A.4)
4.3.1 Head and neck entrapment
Activity toys shall be constructed so that no openings create head and neck entrapment hazards either by
head first or feet first passage.
NOTE Hazardous situations in which this type of entrapment can be encountered include the following:
 completely bound openings through which a user can slide head first or feet first;
 partially bound or V-shaped openings; and
 shearing and moving openings.
When choosing materials, the manufacturer shall take into account the entrapment hazards that can occur
due to distortion of material during use.
a) %All accessible completely bound openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or
above any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall, if they allow passage of
probe C (see 'Figure 11(), also allow passage of probe D (see 'Figure 12() when tested in
accordance with '6.4.1( (head and neck entrapment in completely bound openings).&
b) Accessible rigid circular openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or above any
other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child shall not have an internal diameter
between 130 mm and 230 mm.
c) Accessible completely bound openings, when tested according to '6.4.1( shall have no parts that
converge in the downward direction at an angle of less than 60° if the lower edge is 600 mm or more
above the ground (V-shaped opening).
d) Partially bound and V-shaped openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or above
any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall be constructed so that either:
1) the opening is not accessible as defined in 'Figure 14( and when tested according to '6.4.2.3
a)( (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped openings), or
2) the tip of the template contacts the base of the opening when tested according to '6.4.2.3
b)( (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped openings ).
e) Non-rigid members (for example ropes) shall not overlap if by doing so they create openings that do not
comply with the requirements in a).
f) Openings between flexible parts of suspended bridges and any rigid side members shall not be less than
230 mm in diameter under the worst case condition of loading. Both loaded and unloaded situations shall
be considered.
4.3.2 Entrapment of clothing and hair
a) Slides, fireman’s poles and roofs shall be constructed so that hazardous situations in which clothing or
hair can be entrapped are not created. Such situations may be created by:
1) gaps or V-shaped openings in which parts of clothing can become entrapped while or immediately
before the user is undergoing a forced movement;
2) protrusions; and
3) spindles/rotating parts.
When tested according to '6.5( (toggle test), entrapment of the toggle or chain shall not occur.
The toggle test, as given in '6.5(, is restricted to the free space, as practical experience has shown that
natural material and connections between different parts can vary over time.
NOTE 1 When using elements of circular cross section, special consideration should be given to avoid clothing and hair
entanglement. This can be achieved by using spacers or similar devices.
b) Slides and fireman’s poles shall be constructed so that openings located within the free space do not
entrap the toggle or chain when tested in accordance with '6.5( (toggle test).
c) Roofs shall be constructed so that they do not entrap the toggle or chain when tested in accordance with
'6.5( (toggle test).
d) Spindles and rotating parts shall have means of preventing entanglement of clothing or hair.
NOTE 2 This can be achieved by use of suitable covering or shields.
4.3.3 Entrapment of feet
Surfaces intended for standing, running or walking shall not contain any gaps likely to cause foot or leg
entrapment. There shall be no gaps greater than 30 mm measured in one direction (see Figure 4).
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Measurement of surface gap on running and walking levels
4.3.4 Entrapment of fingers
The requirements in 4.3.4 do not apply to weather induced dry cracks in solid wood.
Activity toys shall be constructed so that hazardous situations in which entrapment may occur are not created.
Accessible holes, slots and gaps in any rigid material, for example open ended tubes or pipes and variable
gaps (excluding chains), where the body is in a forced movement and which can admit a 5 mm diameter rod
to a depth of 10 mm or more shall also admit a 12 mm diameter rod.
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4.4 Stability of activity toys other than slides, swings and activity toys with crossbeams, and
see-saws
Activity toys supplied with anchors and intended to be permanently fixed (e.g. in concrete) when in use
according to the manufacturer's instructions, shall not be subjected to stability tests.
Activity toys supplied with removable ground anchors shall be tested with anchors fixed to the standing
surface according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Activity toys not supplied with anchors shall be subjected to stability tests.
NOTE Stability requirements for slides are given in 4.5.1; for swings and other activity toys with crossbeams in
4.6.1; and for see-saws in 4.7.1.&
4.4.1 Stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of 600 mm or less
Activity toys with a free height of fall of 600 mm or less shall not tip over when tested according to 6.1.1
(stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of 600 mm or less).
4.4.2 Stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of more than 600 mm
Activity toys with a free height of fall of more than 600 mm shall not tip over when tested according to 6.1.2
(stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of more than 600 mm).
4.5 Slides (see A.5)
4.5.1 Stability of slides
!Slides supplied with anchors and intended to be permanently fixed (e.g. in concrete) when in use
according to the manufacturer’s instructions, shall not be subjected to stability tests.
Slides supplied with removable ground anchors shall be tested with anchors fixed to the standing surface
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Slides not supplied with anchors shall be subjected to stability tests."
Slides shall not tip over when tested according to 6.1.3 (stability of slides).
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4.5.2 Retaining sides for slides (see A.13)&&&&
Retaining sides for slides shall comply with the following (see Figure 5):
a) For slides with a height of more than 1000 mm measured from the ground, the height (h) of the retaining
sides shall be 100 mm or more.
b) For slides with a height of 1000 mm or less measured from the ground, the height (h) of the retaining
sides shall be 50 mm or more.
Retaining sides are not required for the run-out section.
Key:
h height of the retaining sides
w width of the slide
Figure 5 — Height of retaining sides
4.5.3 Starting, sliding and run-out section on slides
NOTE For attachment slides, the platform may be used as starting section.
The starting and run-out section on slides shall comply with the following (see Figure 6):
a) The starting section for slides with a height of less than 1000 mm measured from the ground shall have at
least the same width as the sliding section, a length of 150 mm ore more and an inclination of between 0°
and 10° to the horizontal. The width is measured as indicated in Figure 5.
b) The starting section for slides with a height of 1000 mm or more measured from the ground shall have at
least the same width as the sliding section, a length of 250 mm or more and an inclination of between 0°
and 10° to the horizontal. The width is measured as indicated in Figure 5.
c) %The starting section shall be provided with handrails in order to provide assistance to the child coming
from the stair/ladder into the sitting position.
 For slides with a height less than 600 mm, the height of the handrail shall be 100 mm or
more.
 For slides with a height between 600 mm and 1 000 mm, the height of the handrail shall be
150 mm or more.
 For slides with a height between 1 000 mm and 1 800 mm, the height of the handrail shall
be 350 mm or more.
 For slides with a height exceeding 1 800 mm, the height of the handrail shall be 500 mm or
more.&
d) The run-out section for the slide shall have a length of 150 mm or more. The inclination shall be between
0° and 10° to the horizontal, and the height of the end of the section shall be 300 mm or less from the
ground.
e) %The finishing end of the run-out section shall have a minimum radius of 25 mm. This requirement does
not apply to slides where the run-out section ends 50 mm or less from the ground.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A Length of starting section:
≥ 150 mm for slides with a height of less than 1 000 mm (see 4.5.3 a));
≥ 250 mm for slides with a height of 1 000 mm or more (see 4.5.3 b)).

B Height of handrails (see 4.5.3 c):
≥ 100 mm for slides with a height of less than 600 mm;
≥ 150 mm for slides with a height between 600 mm and 1 000 mm;
≥ 350 mm for slides with a height between 1 000 mm and 1 800 mm;
≥ 500 mm for slides with a height exceeding 1 800 mm.
Figure 6 — Requirements for slides&&
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4.6 Swings (see A.6)
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4.6.1 Stability of swings and other activity toys with crossbeams
4.6.1.1 General
Swings and other activity toys with crossbeams supplied with anchors and intended to be permanently fixed
(e.g. in concrete) when in use according to the manufacturer’s instructions, shall not be subjected to stability
tests.
Swings and other activity toys with crossbeams supplied with removable ground anchors shall be tested with
anchors fixed to the standing surface according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Swings and other activity toys with crossbeams not supplied with anchors shall be subjected to stability tests.
4.6.1.2 Swings and other activity toys with crossbeams more than 1 200 mm over the ground
When tested according to 6.1.4.1 (stability of swings and other activity toys with crossbeams more than
1 200 mm over the ground), the toy shall not tip over.
4.6.1.3 Swings and other activity toys with crossbeams 1 200 mm or less over the ground intended
for children under 36 months
When tested according to 6.1.4.2 (stability of swings and other activity toys with crossbeams 1 200 mm or less
over the ground), the toy shall not tip over."
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4.6.2 Strength of crossbeams, swing devices and suspension connectors
When tested according to 6.2.2 (strength of swings), structures and/or crossbeams shall not collapse and
swing devices and suspension connectors shall not become deformed, so that the toy does not comply with
relevant requirements of EN 71.&
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4.6.3 Swings intended for children under 36 months
The seats of swings shall be provided with a back and a safety device preventing the child from falling off the
seat.
 If the seat is provided with a T-bar or a protective bar with a crotch strap, the horizontal section
of the T-bar or the protective bar shall be situated between 200 mm and 300 mm above the seat,
measured as the distance between the lowest part of the sitting surface area of the seat and the
upper surface of the bar;
 If the seat is provided with a device to fasten the child to the seat, the device shall comprise a
crotch strap.
When tested according to 6.2.2.2.2 (strength of swings intended for children under 36 months), frames and/or
crossbeams shall not collapse and swing devices and/or suspension connectors shall not become deformed,
so that the toy does not comply with relevant requirements of EN 71.&
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4.6.4 Minimum clearance between swing elements, and similar equipment and adjacent structures
These requirements do not apply to single swing elements in swings with a crossbeam height of 1200 mm or
less.
The minimum clearances between adjacent swing elements shall be as given in table 1:
Table 1 — Minimum clearances between swing elements
Free swinging Semi-flexible With rigid means of Adjacent structure
Clearances in millimetres
between: elements elements suspension of swing device
Free swinging elements 450 450 450 300
Semi-flexible elements 450 300 300 300
Elements with rigid means 450 300 300 300
of suspension
4.6.5 Lateral stability of swing elements
!This requirement does not apply to swings with rigid means of suspension."
The minimum distance between the suspension points of a swing measured along the crossbeam shall be
calculated as follows (see Figure 7):
A = 0,04 h + B
where:
A is the distance between the suspension points along the crossbeam;
B is the distance between the junction points of the swing element and the means of suspension;
h is the distance from the ground to the lower side of the crossbeam.

Figure 7 — Minimum distance between suspension points of swings
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4.6.6 Minimum clearance between swing elements and the ground (see A.11)
The minimum clearance between swing elements and the ground shall be as follows:
Swings with a crossbeam height of 1 200 mm or less  200 mm
Swings with a crossbeam height exceeding 1 200 mm  350 mm
If a swing element has a footrest, the minimum clearance is measured between the footrest and the ground.
If the clearance between the swing elements and ground is adjustable, the minimum clearance shall be
mentioned in the assembly and installation instructions.&
4.6.7 Suspension connectors and means of suspension
a) %The suspension coupling(s) (see Figure 2, key 4) shall be prefixed to the means of suspension when
supplied. This requirement does not apply to swings with rigid means of suspensions.
Methods of attachments requiring the consumer to tie a knot during assembly as the sole means of
securing the suspensions to a crossbeam are not permitted.&
b) Suspension connectors shall be of a design that will prevent unintentional disconnection.
NOTE Examples of such hooks are hooks wound over at least 540° or of a spring-hook type.
c) %In the case of ropes and chains, the means of suspension shall have a minimum diameter of 10 mm
when tested according to 6.6 (diameter of ropes and chains) or, in the case of straps, a minimum width of
10 mm.&
d) Chains shall have an opening of 5 mm maximum in order to prevent fingers from being jammed (see
Figure 8).
e) The need for carrying out checks and maintenance of the main parts at intervals shall be drawn to the
attention of the users 'deleted text(.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 8 — Maximum openings in chains for swings
4.7 See-saws
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4.7.1 Stability of see-saws
See-saws supplied with removable ground anchors shall be tested with anchors fixed to the standing surface
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
When tested according to 6.1.5, see-saws supplied with removable ground anchors and see-saws not
supplied with anchors shall not tip over.
The requirements in 4.7.1 do not apply to see-saws supplied with anchors and intended to be permanently
fixed (e.g. in concrete) when in use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.7.2 Seat/stand height
The central point of the sitting or standing position of the see-saw shall not exceed a height of 1 200 mm. The
sitting surface of the seats shall not swing out of the horizontal by more than 30°.
4.7.3 Restraint of motion
For see-saws where the central point of the sitting or standing position can reach a height of 1 000 mm or
more, each end of the see-saw shall be provided with dampening material on the part that touches the ground
or have a dampening device incorporated in the see-saw's centre.
4.7.4 Pinching and crushing of fingers and toes
When one end of the beam is touching the ground, the space between the underside of the beam and its
central pivot shall admit a 12 mm diameter rod.
4.7.5 Hand supports
Each seating position shall be provided with hand supports.&
4.8 Carousels and rocking activity toys (see A.7)
!These requirements do not apply to bow-mounted rocking horses and similar toys which are covered by
EN 71–1.
Carousels, rocking activity toys and similar toys shall comply with the following requirements:
When tested according to 6.1.1 (stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of 600 mm or less), toys shall
not tip over.
When tested according to 6.2.1 (strength of toys other than swings), toys shall not collapse.
When measured from the ground and surface to any sitting or standing position, the maximum free height of
fall for carousels and rocking activity toys shall not exceed 600 mm."
5 Warnings and labelling
5.1 Labelling
The toy or the packaging if there is one shall carry a clearly legible label "For family domestic use only" also
stating whether it is intended for indoor or outdoor use.
The toy or the packaging if there is one shall give information as to mass and/or age of the child for whom the
toy is intended.
5.2 Assembly and installation instructions
%The information given on the labelling/purchase information shall also be given in the installation
instructions.
Activity toys that require assembly by the consumer shall be accompanied by appropriate assembly
instructions including drawings which shall enable a consumer to correctly assemble the toy.
The assembly and installation instructions shall also, when appropriate, include the following:
 a recommendation to place the toy on a level surface at least 2 m from any structure or
obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical
wires;
 detailed instructions on how anchors are to be installed to prevent overturning or lifting of the
support members when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way also taking into
account the condition of the soil normally encountered;
 instructions that anchors shall be placed level with or under the ground in order to reduce tipping
hazards;
 the minimum clearance that needs to exist between the swing element(s) and the ground, and,
where this is adjustable, instructions on how to achieve this minimum clearance;
 instructions that activity toys (for example swings, slides, climbing frames) shall not be installed
over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface;
 a recommendation on the orientation of the toy in relation to the sun (e.g. slides);
 information to keep assembly and installation instruction for further reference;
 instructions that changes to the original toy (for example the adding of an accessory) shall be
carried out according to the instructions of the retailer of the original toy;
 general instruction to kit/accessory about installation of rope/nets (in relation with the diameter
fixed at both ends, length of pending, interaction with other structure.&
5.3 Maintenance
Toys shall also be accompanied by maintenance instructions drawing attention to the need of carrying out
checks and maintenance of the main parts (crossbeams, suspensions, anchors etcetera) at regular intervals,
pointing out that if these checks are not carried out the toy could overturn or otherwise become a hazard.
Whenever practical, the instructions shall also be affixed to the toy.
The maintenance instructions shall, when appropriate, also include the following recommendations pointing
out that it is of particular importance that they be followed at the beginning of each season as well as at
regular intervals during the usage season:
 check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required;
 oil all metallic moving parts;
 check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges and replace when required;
check swing seats, chains, ropes and other means of attachments for evidence of deterioration.
Replace when required in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6 Test methods
6.1 Stability
6.1.1 Stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of 600 mm or less (see 4.4.1 and 4.8)
Load the toy in the most onerous position with a mass of 50 kg ± 0,5 kg on its standing or sitting surface for 5
min.
For toys labelled as not suitable for children over 36 months (see 7.17 of EN 71-1:1998), load the toy with a
mass of 25 kg ± 0,2 kg.
The dimensions of the load are given in 'EN 71-1:1998(, Figure 19 (load for determination of strength
and stability).
Place the toy on a 10° ± 1° slope in the most onerous position with respect to stability.
Where the toy is intended to bear the mass of more than one child at a time, test every sitting or standing area
simultaneously.
Observe whether the toy tips over.
6.1.2 Stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of more than 600 mm (see 4.4.2)
6.1.2.1 Principle
A horizontal force is applied at the top of the toy to simulate a child climbing on the toy.
6.1.2.2 Apparatus
 Suitable device(s) to apply a horizontal force of 120 N ± 5 N;
 Stops, if needed.
6.1.2.3 Procedure
Assemble the toy according to the manufacturer's instruction and place it on a rigid horizontal platform.
For a free standing toy, stops may be used to prevent its slipping on the surface. They shall, however, not
prevent the toy from overturning.
!Activity toys supplied with removable ground anchors shall be tested with anchors fixed to the standing
surface according to the manufacturer’s instructions."
Apply a force of 120 N in the direction most likely to cause the toy to tip over. The force shall be applied at the
outermost and highest grippable point.
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