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NEWS of the Week

Look here for industry related news and bulletins updated on a weekly basis.

 

If it is new or news, you will find it here!

 

It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend, mentor and colleague

Walter "Carl" Dills.

Carl passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2010 at the age of 81.

Carl is survived by his daughters Megan & Pamela and his son Patrick.

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 29 with a second visitation 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 30, with service following at Eckler-McDaniel Funeral Home, Dry Ridge. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.

Online condolences to www.mcdanielfuneralhome.com.

Rest in Peace our dear friend.


 

 

24TH ANNUAL SAFETY FORUM

January 30 – February 4, 2011

 

We at NAARSO are very excited to be working with Universal Studios Orlando for the hands-on activity during our next safety seminar.  Plans are under way to offer exciting new classes along with the most up-to-date safety training.  COME SEE WHAT’S NEW!

 

Registration will begin on Sunday, January 30 with a class that evening before the Welcome Reception.  Classes will end at noon on Friday, February 4 and the Level I & Level II certification exams will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2011

 

The event will be held at the International Palms Resort located at

6515 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819

Room rates are $86 single/double with no breakfast coupons,

$94 single with one breakfast coupon, and $98 double with two breakfast coupons.

 

Membership Meeting will be held at the International Palms Resort

January 30, 2011, at 1:30 p.m.

 

More information can be found on the website later this summer, www.naarso.com

Or by contacting the office at 813-661-2779


 

 

The 2010 PACE Seminar

is scheduled for November 8 thru 11, 2010

at the Holiday Inn in Morgantown, PA.

 

Check back for further information as it becomes available.


 

NEW!!!  Service Bulletins from KMG regarding the Fireball and Freak Out Rides be downloaded here!

ServiceBulletin_FRB-SB005

ServiceBulletin_SwingArm_Europa_US

ServiceBulletin_SwingArm_USA_2ndLetter


NEW!!!  Service Bulletins from Dartron regarding the Cliffhanger ride can be downloaded here!! SB_5K_0511_Jam_Nuts_on_Drag_Link


NEW!!!  A Service Bulletin #163 on the Chance Century Wheel is available here for download.

Chance Century Wheel Bulletin #163


NEW!!!  A letter from Fabbri regarding the annual inspection of the Kamikaze Bolts dated 18 Dec 2009 is available for download.

Kamikaze Bolts - NDT Letter.pdf


NEW!!!  A Safety Notification regarding Red Point Descenders dated November of 2009 is available for download.

Red Point Decender Stop Use from MSA.pdf


NEW!!!  A Service Bulletin on the Zamperla Jump Around is available here for download.

Zamperla Jumparaound Bulletin


NEW!!!  A new Bulletin on the Vekoma Suspended Looping Coasters is available here for download.

VEKOMA_Suspended_Looping_Coaster.pdf


 

NEW!!!  The Wisdom Bulletins on the AVALANCHE style rides are available here for download.

Wisdom Avalanche Bulletin Feb 23, 2009

WISDOM AVALANCHE -Interlock


NEW!!!  Zamperla bulletin regarding mandatory inspection of the Power Surge sweeps for possible cracks can be downloaded here!!!

Power Surge 2008 PS01


The Updated Membership Listing is online now!!!

Membership Listing Updated Feb 2009


NEW!!!  Zamperla bulletin regarding mandatory restraint installation on certain Mini Tea Cup Rides can be downloaded here.

Zamperla Mini Tea Cup Bulletin Feb 2009


 

NEWS

Zamperla has issued a Notification regarding the inspection of the drive motor brakes on the

Crazy Bus type rides. 

 

You can download it HERE!

 


 

NEWS

CRM has issued a new bulletin on the YO YO,

 B376CRM146-BSweep Lift Cylinder Bearing

Inspection Rework.

 

 

You can download it here!!

 

YoYo 9-8-08.pdf

 

You can also Access the CPSC Recall Notice dated

8 October 2008 here!!

 

CPSC YoYo Recall 10-8-2008.pdf

 

Updated on 10-14-2008

 


NEWS

Dartron has issued a bulletin regarding

the bearing base plate inspection on the

Cliffhanger.

 

This bulletin will clarify the current requirements

for the ride.

 

 

You can download it here!!

 

Cliffhanger Bearing Plate Inspection 9-12-2008

 

Added on September 12, 2008

 


 

NEWS!!!!!

 

Posted on 7-7-2008

 

The Cal DOSH appeal decision regarding Gondola Wheels can be viewed HERE!!!

 


 

 

NEWS

Zamperla Crazy Bus Bulletin

Dated 30 June 2008

 

You can download it here!!

 

Crazy Bus Bulletin #08-CB01

 


 

 

The UPDATED NAARSO Membership Listing has been uploaded on 7-1-08.

 

Access it here:    NAARSOMembership July 1 2008.htm


 

NEWS

CRM has issued a new bulletin on the CP Huntington Train and a new bulletin on the Zipper rides.

 

You can download them here!!

 

157 - CP Huntington Bulletin.pdf

 

156 - Zipper Bulletin.pdf

 

Added on April 9, 2008

 


 

NEWS

CRM has issued a new bulletin on the Pharaoh's Fury

and two (2) new bulletins on the Slingshot rides.

 

You can download them here!!

 

155 - Chance Pharaoh's Fury Bulletin 4-2008.pdf

158 - Chance Slingshot Bulletin 3-31-08.pdf

159 - Chance Slingshot Bulletin 3-31-08.pdf

 

Added on 1 April 2008

 


NEWS!!

Dartron has issued a bulletin regarding car bolt replacement on the Hurricane ride that must be

completed by May 1, 2008.

Check it out Here!!

 


NEWS!!

CRM has pointed out an outstanding Bulletin on Carousels manufactured by Chance that seems to have slipped through the cracks.

The lexan shields are required on any Chance carousel or Herschell Carousel that has been retrofitted to use the Chance pedestals in place of the original shotguns.

Check out the bulletin here...

Chance Carousel Bulletin 1115


 


 

NEWS

Check out a notification by the State of California regarding potentially DEFECTIVE Structural Steel Tubing!!!

 

California Steel Notice

 

Added 24 October 2007


NEWS

Check out this Announcement from Dartron Rides regarding the Cliffhanger and Zero Gravity Rides!!!

 

Dartron Announcement of Consolidation

 

Added 24 October 2007


 

The attendee list from the 20th Annual

Safety Forum in Orlando, FL

is on line and available here.

2007 Seminar Attendee List

 


 

The NEW Level III Application and requirements are now finalized and available here. 

NAARSO LEVEL III


 

NEW

The changes to the Code of Professional Conduct for all members has gone into effect.  All members are urged to review the new code here Code of Ethics Rev 1-07

 

 

NEW Service Bulletin from KMG requiring NDT testing on the Afterburner / Fireball rides dated 8 August 2007 can be downloaded here Fireball 8-07.pdf

NEW Service Bulletin from Wisdom on the Sizzler  Ride  can be downloaded here Sizzler Bulletin 8-01-07.

 

NEW Service Bulletin from ARM on the Super Shot  Ride  can be downloaded here Arm Super Shot Bulletin 7-31-07.

 

 

NEW Service Bulletin from Chance regarding passenger limitations on the Giant Wheel and Century Wheels rides can be downloaded here.  Giant Wheel Bulletin #153 Century Wheel Bulletin #154

 

 

NEW Service Bulletin from Chance regarding a hub cap screw torque check on the Wipeout  Ride. CRM B402R1109-0 dated May 12, 2007.

 

NEW Service Bulletin from Wisdom regarding installation of sleeves on the seat spindle pipe.  Tornado Spindle Sleeves 1-6-07.pdf dated January 6, 2007.

 

NEW Service Bulletin from ARM US regarding replacement of all over the shoulder restraints that are over 5 years old. Skymaster / Highflyer Restraint Bulletin dated February 16, 2007.

 

NEW Mandatory Service Bulletin Cliff Hanger Bearing Block Cracks dated January 7, 2007.

 

NEW Safety Bulletin Zero Gravity Strobe Light Covers  dated January 7, 2007.

NEW  Two new bulletins on the Chaos Chaos 138 and Chaos 148,  both dated October 12, 2006.

NEW Mega Drop shoulder restraint cracking Bulletin & repair FabbriMegaDropNotice Oct 2006.pdf dated October. 2006.

NEW  NAFLIC Bulletin regarding Orbiter lap bars Orbiter_NAFLIC added on November 27, 2006.

NEW  REVISED Bulletins regarding Moser Spring Rides SR-8.5-0601 Revision A dated 9-6-06, SR-8.5-0602 dated 9-30-06 and SR-8.5-0603 Revision A dated  10-6-06.

 

 

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