ASTM_F_1561_-_03_2014.pdf

Designation:F156103(Reapproved 2014)Standard Performance Requirements forPlastic Chairs for Outdoor Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1561;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These requirements establish nationally recognized per-formance requirements for Class A(residential)and Class B(nonresidential)plastic chairs intended for outdoor use.1.2 These requirements do not address conditions that affectthe performance of the chair beyond the manufacturing site.1.3 These requirements are not applicable to chaises,mul-tipositional chairs,upholstered chairs,or other types of furni-ture.1.4 These requirements cover the physical performance ofproduct regarding the aspects of outdoor weathering,impact,static load,and rear leg testing.1.5 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics aslong as the performance requirements are met.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.7 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 safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-tended for Outdoor ApplicationsD4329 Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet(UV)Lamp Ap-paratus Exposure of PlasticsD5033 Guide for Development ofASTM Standards Relatingto Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics(Withdrawn2007)3G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type)With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials(Withdrawn 2000)33.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 plasticchair,nforthepurposesoftheserequirements,a molded,upright piece of furniture with orwithout arms,having a back in a fixed position with no movingparts,intended for seating one person,and having a seat heightnot less than 15 in.(381 mm)and not greater than 19 in.(483mm);for a chair with arms,having a seat width not less than16 in.(406 mm)and not greater than 30 in.(762 mm);and fora chair without arms,having a seat width not less than 14 in.(356 mm)and not greater than 30 in.(as shown in Fig.1).3.1.1.1 DiscussionClass A(residential)plastic chairs areintended for use by the customer in and around the home.3.1.1.2 DiscussionClass B(nonresidential)plastic chairsare intended for use by the customer in all other areas,including those defined as Class A.4.Significance and Use4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overallusability and stability of chairs in an environment simulatingthe conditions of use.4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces:4.2.1 Smooth surfaces such as linoleum,wet pool decks,etc.The glass testing base(Fig.2)is used to simulate thissurface.4.2.2 Rough surfaces such as wooden decks,outdoorgrassed areas,etc.The plywood testing base(Fig.3)is used tosimulate this surface.5.Apparatus5.1 Plastic Chairs,which have been inspected and met amanufacturers internal quality standards.5.2 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,16 6 0.2 in.(406 6 4 mm)in diameter,which shall be measured prior to1These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.Current edition approved Sept.1,2014.Published November 2014.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1561 03(2008).DOI:10.1520/F1561-03R14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 testing to determine stretching,having a total measurement notto exceed 17.5 in.(445 mm)and filled with steel or lead shot(0.09 to 0.12 in.(2.3 to 3.0 mm)in diameter)to a total weightof 1506 1.5 lb(68 6 0.7 kg).The bag shall be fitted with asafety cable to prevent it from hitting the glass testing base butshould not interfere with the test.5.3 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,identical tothe bag in 5.2;however,the weight is increased by addition tothe bag of 150 6 1.5 lb(68 6 0.7 kg)of either(1)additionalsteel or lead shot,or(2)barbell weights distributed evenly ontop of the steel or lead sho