ASTM_F_3096_-_14.pdf

Designation:F309614Standard Performance Specification forTipover Restraint(s)Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3096;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.INTRODUCTIONThis is a requirement for tipover restraints used on clothing storage units as defined in SpecificationF2057.1.Scope1.1 This safety specification is intended to define the testmethod and other requirements for tipover restraints as re-quired in Specification F2057.1.2 This specification assesses the strength of the tipoverrestraint only,and does not address the in situ performance ofthe tipover restraint.1.3 The values stated in inchpounds units are to be re-garded as standard.The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units that are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to thetest procedure portion,Section 4,of this safety 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:2F2057 Safety Specification for Chests,Door Chests,andDressers3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 clothing storage unit,nfurniture item intended forthe storage of clothing typical of bedroom furniture.3.1.2 installation instructions,ndetailed diagram andwritten description of the proper installation of tipover re-straint.3.1.3 manufacturer,norganization or company that makesor consolidates the tipover restraint component parts andinstallation instructions.3.1.4 tipover restraint,nsupplemental device that aids inthe prevention of tipover.4.Test Method4.1 Assemble tipover restraint components including pro-vided fasteners in accordance with manufacturers instructions.4.2 Rigidly suspend the assembly by securing one end of thetipover restraint by gripping directly,or attaching to a fixedstructure(for example,wooden block).See Fig.1 for testmethod examples for commonly used tipover restraints.4.3 Attach a loading device to the fastener(s)on the oppo-site end of restraint.4.4 Gradually,over a period of not less than 2 s nor greaterthan 15 s,apply the static load of 50 lb(23 kg)3and maintainfor an additional 30 s.4.5 If the fastener(s)become unattached from the teststructure(wood block or fixed structure)in such a way that itprohibits the completion of the test,then the fastener(s)are tobe reattached using whatever means possible without affectingthe test results of the assembly.5.Instructional Literature5.1 Installation instructions shall include at a minimum thefollowing:5.1.1 Illustration showing installation method.5.1.2 Detailed written instructions with step by step instruc-tions on how to properly attach the tipover restraint.5.1.3 Parts list including illustrations.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.42 onFurniture Safety.Current edition approved Oct.1,2014.Published October 2014.DOI:10.1520/F3096-14.2For 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.3The total weight of 50 lb is equal to the 95th percentile 5 year old child.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2 Clear and complete installation instructions for thetipover restraint shall be included.6.Labeling Requirements6.1 The following information shall be provided with eachtipover restraint:6.1.1 Manufacturers name and address.6.1.2 Date of manufacture(capable of identifying at aminimum the month and year of manufacture).7.Keywords7.1 clothing storage unit;fasteners;force;manufacturer;parts;tipover restraintASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your