ASTM F2007-2007a Standard Practice for Design Manufacture and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities《特许小型赛车及设备的分类、设计、制造和操作用标准实施规程》.pdf

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1、Designation: F 2007 07aStandard Practice forDesign, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2007; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the ye

2、ar of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice applies to the design, manufacture, andoperation of concession go-karts and their associated oper

3、atingfacilities where public or member use is offered with a use fee.This practice defines classifications for the various vehiclesoffered for public use to replicate motor sports competitiveactivities.1.2 This standard does not apply to vehicles or facilitiesspecifically offered for racing (race ka

4、rts) or used for generalpurpose by private owners (fun karts) other than owners ofconcession go-kart facilities.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate saf

5、ety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F 770 Practice for Ownership and Operation of AmusementRides and DevicesF 1159 Practice for Design and Manufacture of PatronDirected, Artificial Climbing Walls,

6、 Dry Slide, Coin Oper-ated and Purposeful Water Immersion Amusement Ridesand Devices and Air-Supported StructuresF 1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Constructionof Amusement Rides and Devices2.2 SAE Standard:3J12411978 Fuel and Lubricant Tanks for Motorcycles3. Terminology3.1 Definitions o

7、f Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 concession go-kart, nan amusement ride or device,which meets all of the following specifications: the device is asingle vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common framesystem, which is powered without connection to a commonenergy source, which is driver

8、 controlled with respect toacceleration, speed, braking, and steering, which operateswithin the containment system of a defined track, and whichsimulates competitive motor sports, which is used by membersof the general public for a fee. A concession go-kart has amaximum capacity of two persons and n

9、o cargo capacity.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThis definition specifically excludessimilar go-kart devices that are intended for use as competitive(racing) karts or similar go-kart devices intended for ownershipand use by private owners. This definition specifically excludesdevices, such as electronically or r

10、ail guided amusement ridesand bumper cars or other similar amusement motor sportsdevices that operate under circumstances where there is nodefined direction of travel.3.1.2 concession go-kart attendant, nthe person or per-sons whose duties may include but are not limited to theinstruction, dispatch,

11、 and limitation of ride duration of personsdriving concession go-karts.3.1.3 containment system, na device installed on theconcession go-kart track, which defines the boundaries of thetrack, and whose primary purpose is to contain the vehicleswithin the defined boundary.3.1.4 driver, nthe person who

12、 manipulates and controlsthe direction of travel, braking, and speed of a concessiongo-kart.3.1.5 fun kart, na motorized vehicle with four wheels,sold commercially as consumer goods and intended for privatepersonal recreational use by the consumers for off-road use onsuitable terrain, as recommended

13、 by the manufacturer.3.1.6 owner, nthe person, persons, partnership, company,group, or corporate entity, or agent of a person, who owns,controls, or has the duty to direct or control the operation of aconcession go-kart track.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F24 on Amusemen

14、tRides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.60 onSpecial Rides/Attractions.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published December 2007. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F 2007 07.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM websit

15、e, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 CommonwealthDr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.1Copyright A

16、STM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.1.7 passenger, nthe person who is transported aboard aconcession go-kart as a passenger without having control of thedirection of travel, braking, and speed of the go-kart.3.1.8 pit, na defined s

17、tation for the purpose of loading andunloading driver and passenger during the initiation andconclusion of the ride cycle.3.1.9 race kart, ngo-karts designed for the sole purpose ofracing on tracks, streets, or other areas of competition, and notto be used by the general public in an amusement facil

18、itysetting.3.1.10 track, na defined path for the operation of conces-sion go-karts that is hard surfaced and fitted with a containmentsystem to define the path of travel.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice is intended to delineate information for thedesign, manufacture, and operation of concess

19、ion go-karts andrelated track facilities, that are designed and manufacturedafter the publication of this practice.5. Concession Go-Kart Design and Manufacture5.1 Concession go-karts shall be designed, constructed, oroperated in such a manner that the wheels from one go-kartcannot engage or override

20、 the wheels of another go-kartoperating under normal conditions.5.2 Concession go-kart manufacturers shall provide speci-fications, and maintenance and repair instructions to theoriginal purchaser in accordance with Practice F 1193 and shallinclude, but not be limited to, the following topics:5.2.1

21、Brake adjustments and service;5.2.2 Steering linkage adjustment and service;5.2.3 Wheel alignment adjustment and service;5.2.4 Tire inflation pressures;5.2.5 Tire wear limits;5.2.6 Wheel nut torque values;5.2.7 Grade of all fasteners;5.2.8 Torque value or tightening instruction on all fasteners;5.2.

22、9 Chassis lubrication points including recommendedlubricants;5.2.10 Drive system specifications and service instructions;5.2.11 Frame inspection procedures;5.2.12 Seat belt adjustment, installation, and inspectionprocedures;5.2.13 Capacity by weight;5.2.14 Maximum operating speeds;5.2.15 Service and

23、 adjustment procedures for all compo-nents of the go-kart;5.2.16 A phone number or fax number to be used by thetrack owner or concession go-kart attendant to secure mainte-nance or operating assistance from the manufacturer; and,5.2.17 Daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic minimumservice and com

24、ponent checklists.5.3 Concession go-kart fuel tanks, filler necks, and capsshall be designed and manufactured to meet or exceed thetesting requirements of Section 3.2 of SAE J12411978.5.3.1 Fuel tank, filler neck, and cap field testing proceduresshall be specified by the concession go-kart manufactu

25、rer.5.4 Concession go-kart fuel tanks shall be installed in sucha manner to minimize the potential for rupture or damage in theevent of collision with another go-kart, obstacle, or rollover.5.5 Manufacturer shall clearly mark throttle and brakelocations of concession go-karts in a visible position o

26、n thebody or chassis of the go-kart, or by coloring the throttle greenand the brake control red.5.6 Manufacturer shall specify the maximum operatingspeed for concession go-karts.5.6.1 Speed limitation devices shall be incorporated inconcession go-karts, that is, throttle stops, pedal stops, gover-no

27、rs, gearing, throttle linkage adjustors, etc., to limit speeds.5.7 Manufacturer shall specify any driver and passengerrequirements, which may include height, passenger placement,or any other appropriate requirements.5.8 Concession go-karts shall be equipped with occupantcompartment padding consisten

28、t with Section 6 of PracticeF 1159.5.9 Concession go-karts shall have protective covers orcomponent placement for moving or heated components of theengine and drive train system, to inhibit driver or passengerfrom inadvertent contact with these components while seatedin the intended position for ope

29、ration and while properlyrestrained.5.10 Concession go-karts shall have occupant seating andrestraint system(s) consistent with Section 6 of PracticeF 1159.5.11 Concession go-karts shall have a roll over protectionsystem that supports the combined driver or passenger weightcapacity, or both, as spec

30、ified by the manufacturer, and theweight of the go-kart.5.12 Manufacturer shall provide recommendations for theuse, adjustment, and maintenance of restraint, protective, orother safety devices provided with or for their concessiongo-karts.5.13 The concession go-kart braking system shall havesufficie

31、nt braking capacity to override the power of the enginewhile at a standstill.6. Concession Go-Kart Track Design and Construction6.1 Concession go-kart tracks shall have a containmentsystem, which meets or exceeds the recommendations of themanufacturers of the concession go-kart used on each specific

32、track.6.1.1 Tire containment systems, if used without a track sidecontinuous band, shall consist of tires that are fastened securelyto each other and anchored to prevent relocation.6.1.2 When tires are used as support components for acontinuous band containment system, the tires shall be placedwith

33、adequate horizontal separation to help prevent the tiresfrom raising the band upon being impacted by a go-kart.6.1.3 Tires used for a containment system on a concessiongo-kart track shall be free of rims or wheels. Tires used forother purposes, such as pit entry spinner tires, shall be mountedon rim

34、s/wheels, inflated, and the wheels shall be installed on arigidly mounted spindle.6.1.3.1 Spinner tires shall be inflated to a maximum pres-sure of 5 psi.F 2007 07a26.1.3.2 Spinner tire wheels shall be distinctly marked as“NO STEP.”6.1.4 Concession go-kart track bridges shall have a second-ary conta

35、inment system behind the primary containment sys-tem and on both the approach and egress of bridge. Thiscontainment system shall be adequate to retain a go-kart on thetrack or perimeter surface.6.2 Concession go-kart track surfaces shall be free ofvertical misalignment greater than34 in. within 1 in

36、. horizontaldistance and made of a material that cannot be moved ordisplaced by normal go-kart operation.6.3 The concession go-kart track running surface shall nothave intersections on the same horizontal plane with theexception of the entrance and exit points of the pit area.6.4 A perimeter fence s

37、hall be provided that is designed andconstructed in accordance with the section on fencing foramusement rides and devices in Practice F 1159. This fenceshall restrict unauthorized public access to the concessiongo-kart track.6.5 Obstructions, which could be struck by go-karts duringoperations, on a

38、concession go-kart track shall be protected bya material, which will reduce or minimize the impact.6.6 Concession go-kart track pit areas shall protect anypermanent obstructions by material that will reduce or mini-mize impact or by utilizing impact safety systems. Impactsafety systems may include,

39、but not be limited to, safetyspinners, traffic guidance, or remote control devices.6.7 Concession go-kart tracks operating at night shall haveappropriate illumination to allow for visual observation of theentire track and pit areas by concession go-kart attendants anddrivers.6.8 A minimum of a 10 lb

40、 B.C.-rated fire extinguisher shallbe accessible within a maximum of seventy feet of any point ofthe concession go-kart track in accordance with local, state,and federal regulations.6.8.1 A minimum of a 10 lb B.C.-rated fire extinguishershall be located in the concession go-kart track pit area and b

41、eeasily accessible to concession go-kart attendants.6.8.2 Fire extinguisher locations should be marked in accor-dance with local, state, and federal regulations.6.8.3 Fire extinguishers permanently mounted in weatherexposed locations shall be protected by an enclosure approvedby local, state, and fe

42、deral regulations.6.8.4 Fueling areas at a concession go-kart track shallcomply with local, state, and federal regulations.6.9 Markings or signs indicating direction of concessiongo-kart travel and to identify pit lanes shall be provided in amanner that is clearly visible to concession go-kart drive

43、rs.6.10 The entry and pit area of a concession go-kart trackshould include instruction and rules signs visible from the mainentrance to the queue line and other appropriate locations toenable all patrons to read rules and procedures of safe trackoperation.6.10.1 The instruction signage may include t

44、he followinginformation:6.10.1.1 Instructions concerning placement of hands on thesteering wheel and feet inside the driver/passenger compart-ment of the go-kart at all times.6.10.1.2 Height, or age restrictions, or both.6.10.1.3 Instructions concerning securing long hair andloose clothing.6.10.1.4

45、Restrictions regarding smoking in concession go-karts or in pit areas.6.10.1.5 Instructions regarding proper starting and stoppingoperations.6.10.1.6 Instructions regarding proper seating of drivers andpassengers and the use of restraints.6.10.1.7 Information on complying with verbal, or signaledins

46、tructions, or both, given by concession go-kart attendants.6.10.1.8 Instructions concerning bumping or pushing withgo-karts.6.10.1.9 Information regarding the importance of followingrules and instructions.6.11 Warning signage should be posted at appropriate loca-tions, which may include but not be l

47、imited to, the followingmessages:6.11.1 Warnings concerning forces and actions that couldaggravate physical conditions, that is, heart conditions, preg-nancy, neck and back conditions, etc.6.11.2 Drivers must have the abilities to operate theirgo-karts in a safe manner.7. Concession Go-Kart Facility

48、 Operations7.1 Safety training shall be provided for each concessiongo-kart attendant. This training shall include, but not be limitedto, the following:7.1.1 Instruction on concession go-kart operating proce-dures.7.1.2 Instructions on specific duties of the assigned position.7.1.3 Instructions on g

49、eneral safety procedures.7.1.4 Instructions on emergency procedures.7.1.5 Demonstration of the physical ride or device opera-tion.7.1.6 Supervised observation of the concession go-kartattendants physical operation of the ride.7.1.7 Additional instructions deemed necessary by theowner.7.2 A written training outline/checklist shall be used in alltraining programs.7.2.1 The training program records shall include, but not belimited to, the name of the instructor, date of training, andname of the employee.7.3 Concession go-kart track employees shall receive train-ing in fue