ASTM_F_381_-_15.pdf

Designation:F38115An American National StandardStandard Safety Specification forComponents,Assembly,Use,and Labeling of ConsumerTrampolines1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F381;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This safety specification covers the components,theassembly,and the use of consumer trampolines.1.2 This specification is delimited in its application totrampolines of(1)a minimum bed size of 3300 in.2(21 300cm2),(2)a minimum height of 20 in.(51 cm),(3)intended forthe purpose of continuous,vertical jumping activities and(4)intended for consumer use.1.3 This specification is intended(1)to reduce the demon-strated hazards associated with the use of trampolines byconsumers;(2)for trampolines used in a home environment bya single user;and(3)not to apply to institutional trampolinesor trampolines intended for use on water.Trampolines thatadhere to this specification are not recommended for use bychildren under six years of age.1.4 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.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thehazards associated with trampolines.The standards existencealone will not necessarily prevent injuries.Like other physicalactivities,trampoline use involves the risk of injury,particu-larly if the equipment is used improperly.1.6 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.1.7 This specification includes the following sections andselected subsections.TitleSection NumberScope1Referenced Documents2Terminology3Included Components4Materials and Manufacture5Design Requirements5.2Performance Requirements5.3Performance Requirements6Shock Attenuation6.1Drop Test6.2Drop test weight and impactor shape.6.2.5Drop test procedure.6.2.6Padding Attachment System Strength6.3Padding Attachment System Strength TestProcedure6.3.1Drop Test for Trampoline Edge Survivability6.4Drop Test Procedure for TrampolinesWhere Frame Padding Is Not Required6.4.1Crush and Shear Points6.5Ultraviolet(UV)Resistant Materials Test6.6Static Load Tests6.7Static Load Test on Trampoline Bed6.7.1Static Load Test on Trampoline Frame6.7.2Procedure for Static Load Tests6.7.4Information Packet:7Packet Marketing and Contents7.1Assembly and Installation Instructions7.2Care and Maintenance Instructions7.3Warning Information7.4Use Instructions7.5Product Marking:8Identification8.1On-Trampoline Warnings8.2Instruction Sign8.3Packaging and Package Marking9Access Devices:10Trampoline Ladders10.1Ladder Warning10.2Keywords11Appendix2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusD638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessF355 Test Method for ImpactAttenuation of Playing SurfaceSystems and MaterialsF1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Play-ground Equipment for Public Use1This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 onSports Equipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.17 on Trampolines and Related Equipment.Current edition approved July 1,2015.Published August 2015.Originallyapproved in 1974.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F381 14.DOI:10.1520/F0381-15.2For 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 F2225 Safety Specification for Consumer Trampoline Enclo-suresF2774 Practice for Manufacturing Quality Control of Con-sumer Trampoline Bed Material2.2 AATCC Standard:3AATCC Method 1692.3 ANSI Standard:4ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels2.4 Federal Standards:516 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Point in Toys and Other Articles Intended for Useby Children Under 8 Years of Age16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys and Other ArticlesIntended for Use by Children Under 8 Years of Age3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 access device,ndevice used for access to or egressfrom a trampoline bed including,but not limited to,trampolineladders.3.1.2 bed,nflexible surface