ASTM_F_1988_-_99_2014.pdf

Designation:F198899(Reapproved 2014)Standard Performance Requirements forPlastic Chaise Lounges,With or Without Moving Arms,WithAdjustable Backs,for Outdoor Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1988;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 performance requirements establish nationallyrecognized performance requirements for Class A(residential)and Class B(nonresidential)plastic chaise lounges,with orwithout moving arms,with adjustable backs,intended foroutdoor use.1.2 The performance requirements are not applicable toupholstered chairs,or other types of furniture.1.3 These performance requirements cover the performanceof the product regarding aspects of outdoor weathering,impact,static load for seat and back,and arm testing.1.4 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics aslong as the performance requirements are met.1.5 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.1.6 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.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 PlasticsG23 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for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type)With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials(Withdrawn 2000)33.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs,nforthe purposes of these requirements,a molded,upright piece offurniture with arms,intended for seating one person,having aseat height not less than 9 in.(229 mm)and not greater than 15in.(381 mm)with the seat and back in the most uprightposition;having a seat width not less than 22 in.(559 mm)andnot greater than 27 in.(686 mm);and having an overall lengthnot less than 70 in.(1778 mm)and not greater than 78 in.(1981mm)(see Fig.1).3.1.1.1 DiscussionThese requirements are applicable tofolding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs(see Fig.2),non-folding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs(see Fig.3),and solid stacking plastic chaise lounges withadjustable backs(see Fig.4).3.1.1.2 DiscussionClass A(residential)plastic chaiselounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer aroundthe house.3.1.1.3 DiscussionClass B(nonresidential)plastic chaiselounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer in allother 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(see Fig.5)is used to simulate thissurface.4.2.2 Rough surfaces such as wooden decks,outdoor naturalsurfaces,etc.The plywood testing base(see Fig.6)is used tosimulate this surface.1These 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 December 2014.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1988 99(2008).DOI:10.1520/F1988-99R14.2For 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 5.Apparatus5.1 Plastic Chaise Lounges,with or without moving arms,with adjustable backs,which have been inspected and met amanufacturers internal quality standards.5.2 One-Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,16 in.6 0.2in.(406 mm 6 5.1 mm)in diameter,which shall be measuredprior to testing to determine stretching,having a total measure-ment not to exceed 17.5 in.(445 mm)in diameter when filledwith steel or lead shot 0.09 to 0.12 in.(2.3 to 3.0 mm)indiameter)to a total weight of 150 6 1.5-lb(68 6 0.7-kg).Thebag shall be fitted with a safety cable to prevent it from hittingthe glass testing base but should not interfere with the test.5.3 One Heavy-Weight Canvas