ASTM_F_1566_-_14.pdf

Designation:F156614Standard Test Methods forEvaluation of Innersprings,Boxsprings,Mattresses orMattress Sets1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1566;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 test methods cover recognized methods for test-ing mattress innersprings,boxsprings,and finished mattressesor mattress sets,or both,to ensure uniformity of results.1.2 These test methods are applicable to un-upholsteredmattress core units including but not limited to innersprings,airchambers,and foam cores,un-upholstered foundations includ-ing but not limited to boxspring and build up foundations,finished foundations and mattress constructions.Data devel-oped is for comparative analysis with no pass/fail criteriaapplicable.1.3 The durability test(Section 7),impact test(Section 8)and firmness retention test/surface deformation(Section 9)require upholstered samples.Firmness testing may be ran onun-upholstered components,innerspring units and flexibleboxsprings(6.1 through 6.4),or finished mattresses or mattresssets(6.5 through 6.8).A standardized upholstery package isspecified if evaluating a mattress core or un-upholsteredfoundation.These test methods are intended to be used onnewly manufactured products.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values in parentheses are for information only.1.5 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:2E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 boxspring unit,nfoundation for the mattress consist-ing of wire spring elements mounted on a frame.3.1.2 boxspring,upholstered,nfoundation for the mattressconsisting of wire spring elements mounted on a frame,generally upholstered and covered on top and sides withticking,and bottom with a dust cover.3.1.3 foundation,nsupport base for a finished mattressgenerally upholstered and covered on top and sides withticking,and bottom with a dust cover.3.1.4 innerspring unit,ninterconnection of wire springelements other than mounting on a frame that forms a singleunit that can be incorporated into a mattress.3.1.5 mattress,innerspring,nany mattress containing aninnerspring unit.3.1.6 posturized innerspring,ninnerspring assembly hav-ing a varying coil density or varying wire gauge.3.1.7 mattress,nfinished,assembled mattress core withupholstery package and cover.3.1.8 mattress core,ninnermost support core of a mattressupon which upholstery is affixed.3.1.9 mattress set,nfinished mattress and foundation com-bination.3.1.10 upholstery,ncombination of materials designed tocover and add support or comfort,or both,to a mattress core.4.Significance and Use4.1 Two separate test methods are outlined for use inevaluation of(1)mattress components,innersprings and box-springs and(2)mattresses and mattress sets.4.2 Component innerspring and boxspring test methodsinclude measurements of firmness,firmness retention,durability,and effect of impact.4.3 Mattress and mattress set test methods include measure-ments of firmness,firmness retention,durability,effect ofimpact,and height change.4.4 One or more of the test methods shall be used separatelyor in combination to provide for appropriate evaluations.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.32 onInnersprings and Boxsprings.Current edition approved Nov.15,2014.Published November 2014.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1566 09.DOI:10.1520/F1566-14.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.5 Any variation from test procedure should be noted onthe appropriate test form and in the end results as notificationof variance.5.Conditioning5.1 Before testing,condition units for a minimum of 8 h at23 6 2.8C(73.4 6 5F)in a flat position.6.Firmness RatingFIRMNESS RATING FOR INNERSPRING ANDFLEXIBLE FOUNDATION6.1 SpecimenThe unit to be tested is an un-upholsteredmattress core or flexible foundation unit.Adjustable firmnesstype cores should note the firmness setting of the core on theappropriate test form.6.2 Apparatus:6.2.1 PlatenThe platen shall be a round rigid disk with adiameter