ASTM_F_2729_-_12.pdf

Designation:F272912Standard Consumer Safety Specification forConstant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2729;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 consumer safety specification establishes perfor-mance requirements,test methods,and labeling requirementsto promote the safe use of constant air inflatable play devicesfor private home use.Constant air inflatable play devices forhome use that incorporate water play features and do not retainwater are not considered as portable pools.Constant airinflatable play devices for home use that incorporate water playfeatures and are intended to hold water for wading or waterrecreational purposes are applicable to the marking and label-ing section of this specification.This specification does notapply to stored air inflatable swimming pools or sealedinflatable devices whether or not they retain water.1.2 This consumer safety specification provides safety re-quirements for various types of constant air inflatable playdevices for home use intended for children aged from two(2)years through twelve(12)years.1.3 This consumer safety specification is intended to reducethe risk of death and minimize serious injury to childrenresulting from use of constant air inflatable play devices forhome use.1.4 No constant air inflatable play devices for home useproduced after the approval date of this consumer safetyspecification shall,either by label or other means,indicatecompliance with this specification unless it conforms to allrequirements contained herein.The following statement issuggested for use in identifying a product that conforms to allrequirements in this specification:1.4.1“This product conforms to ASTM F2729,StandardConsumer Safety Specification for ConstantAir Inflatable PlayDevice for Home Use.”1.5 The test values and dimensions stated in SI units are tobe regarded as standard.The inch-pound values in parenthesis,when given,are for information only.1.6 General Measures,Tolerances,and Conversions:1.6.1 The general tolerances for this specification(unlessotherwise specified)are as follows:Dimension ToleranceX 6 12.7 mm(X 6 0.5 in.)X.X 6 1.27 mm(X.X 6 0.05 in.)X.XX 6 0.127 mm(X.XX 6 0.005 in.)These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when termslike greater than,less than,minimum,or maximum are used.1.6.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-tion only.1.6.3 The conversion factor from SI to inch-pound units is25.4 mm=1 in.,and 0.45359 kg=1 lb.1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion of this consumer safety specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of WovenApparel FabricsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics(Grab Test)F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety2.2 Federal Regulations:316 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead Containing Paint16CFR1500 FederalHazardousSubstancesActregulations,including sections:1500.44 Method for Determining Extremely Flammable andFlammable Solids1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.61 onConstant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use.Current edition approved Sept.1,2012.Published November 2012.DOI:10.1520/F2729-12.2For 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 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 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a SharpPoint in Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use byChildren Under 8 Years of Age1500.49 Technical requirements for Determining a SharpMetal or Glass Edge in Toys or in Other Articles Intendedfor Use by Children Under 8 Years of Age1500.50 Test Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse of Toysand Other Articles Intended for Use by