The Undead Creature Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I built it myself at the strangely large but out-of-the-way Warrington theme park. Thar be plenty of shots showing the inner workings of this family ride. http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fayik Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Nice! How'd you make it? Are you the head of a company or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Undead Creature Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 No, I'm just a lonely old ride engineer. I installed the ride at the park, it was made by the Italian company Moser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 SO you bought it and installed it there? Because I've seen (and worked) these things before, and I don't know if you can say it was 'yours'. Still, pretty sweet deal. I'd love to have enough to buy a small coaster, possibly a mouse or one of those MiniMegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Undead Creature Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 I suppose I'm being a bit posessive, Gullivers bought the ride, the only reason everyone there considers it to be mine is because I did the most work on it when it was being built and I know the most about it. This is what I did. Set up the 5 tonn base ready to receive the tower (orientation and levelling), Bolted the 2.5 tonn tower to the base (16 EN24W bolts tightened to 660Nm), http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0275.jpg Connected the 4 hyraulic hoses to the pipes that were pre-installed in the base. Then connect the base pipes to the towers hydraulic control block, http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0277.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0278.jpg Connect the towers electrical junction box to the base plugs (all the towers electrics were wired at the factory), http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0276.jpg Connect the hydraulic hoses to the power pack and prime the system, Using the emergency release, lower the cradle from the top of the tower to ground level and install the 2 emergency buffers to teh sides of the cradle, http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0284.jpg Install the 2 emergency shock absorbers on the base and tighten the bolts to 660Nm, http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0281.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0271.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0272.jpg Install the shock absorbers bracing legs on the base and around the top of the cylinder, Lower the cradle down onto the shock absorbers and install the seats using 6 bolts each (3 bolts either side of the bench) http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0267.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0269.jpg Connect the seats electrics to the cradle box and then install the restraint sensor system contact on the base, http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0266.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0274.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/undeadcreature/Gullivers%20drop%20tower/IMGA0273.jpg The major structural work is done at this point. The electrician ran the supply cable from the substation to the rides main supply box and brought power to the ride. Connect the base wiring system to the control cabinet (sensors and solenoids) Connect the hydraulic controls to the cabinet (pump and stirrer motors, solenoids and sensors) Connect the operators control console to the cabinet (somewhat essential) Connect the floodlights to the cabinet. Download the PLC operating programs from a laptop (4 individual, operator selectable programs) By this time the loading platform has been installed, the floor panels for the base are screwed down and the fence put up around the ride. Now it is time to activate the ride. Switch on the main isolator, run the stirrer for about 20mins to make sure the hydraulic oil is warmed up to the correct operating temperature. Plug in the remote control box (maintenance use only) Start the main pump Run the ride on the remote slowly to the top of the tower, then lower it to the ground, making sure the shock absorbers are moving smoothly with teh cradle. This is where the ride inspectors take over and begin the functional testing unsing bags of stone to simulate a full load of 10 fully grown adults. The ride is basically put through its paces and made to do things that it isn't supposed to do, such as disabling relays and sensors to see how the ride responds to different mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One test included dropping the ride from the top of the tower right onto the shock absorbers. The accelerometer measured 8.8g at that point. The ride passed it's testing with flying colours. After the operational and maintenance training sessions, me and 2 other engineers got the very first ride. Work started on a thursday and teh ride opened on time saturday morning. And thats how you build a Moser family drop tower. Too detailed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzter Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Awesome description. I will be taking my son to Gulliver's within the next few weeks, will be sure to check out your handy work. top job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 now we know who to blame if anything goes wrong lol, j/k great job! i know most people couldnt do that much by themselves. How long did it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Undead Creature Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 now we know who to blame if anything goes wrong The Riders! The ride was in a workable condition by the end of the first day. But from start to finish it took 2 days. I may have said I did the most work on it, I didn't do everything. I didn't put the "hat" on the top of the tower nor did I guide the crane driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bk1870 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Wow , AWESOME.... the ride looks different than any other I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Undead Creature Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Could have something to do with the missing panels at the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallean Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 May I ask which PLC they use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Undead Creature Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 If I remember correctly, it's a siemens. I could be mistaken, I'll ave a look tomorrow for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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