ASTM_F_1625_-_00_2012.pdf

Designation:F162500(Reapproved 2012)An American National StandardStandard Specification and Test Method forRear-Mounted Bicycle Child Carriers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1625;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 This specification covers child carriers that mount to therear of bicycles in order to transport children or accessory loadswith a maximum weight of 18 kg(40 lb).This specificationdoes not apply to child carriers that mount in front of thehandlebars,or to the top tube,head tube,or behind thehandlebars in front of the rider.NOTE1In the instructions,the manufacturer must warn the rider thata load added to the bicycle will lessen the stability and alter the ridingcharacteristics of the bicycle.This complication is particularly importantwhen riding with children who are near the high end of the weight range.1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portions,Sections 5,6,and 7,of this specification:This standard does not purport to address all of the safetyconcerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety andhealth practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)Apparatus2.2 ISO Standards:ISO/TC149/SC1 N368,Luggage Carriers for Bicycles3ISO/TC149/SC1 N369,Child Seats for Bicycles,Concepts,Safety Requirements and Testing32.3 Government Standards:Title 16,Code of Federal Regulations,Part 1500.44,Flam-mability4Title 16,Code of Federal Regulations,Part 1500.48,SharpPoints4Title 16,Code of Federal Regulations,Part 1500.49,SharpEdges416 CFR 1501,Small Parts416 CFR 1303,Lead in Coatings43.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 bicycle child carriera seating device,the shape ofwhich is adapted to the seated position of a child and mountsto the rear of the bicycle,which keeps the child in acomfortable position during the ride.4.Requirements4.1 GeneralChild carriers shall be designed and manufac-tured in such a way that components with which the child orrider come into contact do not cause injuries during normaluse,or when used in accordance with the manufacturersinstructions.Surfaces must be free from burrs,sharp edges,andpoints;if such are present they must be covered by protectivecoverings.No openings with which the childs hands can comein contact shall have dimensions larger than 6 mm(0.236 in.)but also smaller than 13 mm(0.512 in.),that is,holes withdimensions between 0.236 and 0.512 in.(6 and 13 mm)areforbidden.Child carriers must be equipped with a rear reflector.The manufacturer must warn the rider that a load added to thebicycle will lessen the stability and alter the riding character-istics of the bicycle.4.2 Structure:4.2.1 AssemblyWhen assembled in accordance with theinstructions provided by the manufacturer,the seat componentsmust be firmly joined and fixed.4.2.2 EquipmentChild carriers shall be equipped with thefollowing equipment:4.2.2.1 Footrests,4.2.2.2 Backrest,4.2.2.3 Armrests(that may be extensions of the sides of theseat surface),4.2.2.4 Protective devices that prevent contact of hands andfeet with moving or movable components of the bicycle whichcould cause injury,and1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.Current edition approved Nov.1,2012.Published November 2012.Originallyapproved in 1995.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1625 00(2008).DOI:10.1520/F1625-00R12.2For 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.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.4Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.2.2.5 Belt or other capturing devices designed to restrainthe child from standing in or leaving the carrier.Buckles,ifused,must be difficult for the child passenger to open.4.2.3 AttachmentThe attachment process for connectingthe seat portion of the carrier either to dedicated mountinghardware or to a luggage carrier,and attachment of themounting hardware or the luggage carrier to the bicycle frame,shall be of a simple and secure procedure.If tools are requiredfor mounting,m