ASTM_F_2225_-_15.pdf

Designation:F222515An American National StandardStandard Safety Specification forConsumer Trampoline Enclosures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2225;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 safety specification covers the components,assembly,use,labeling,and performance requirements ofconsumer trampoline enclosures(see Safety SpecificationF381).1.2 This specification is applicable to trampoline enclosuresto be sold as an accessory to or packaged with trampolines of(1)a minimum bed size of 3300 in.2(2.1 m2),(2)a minimumheight of 20 in.(510 mm),(3)intended for the purpose ofcontinuous,vertical jumping activities,and(4)intended forconsumer use.1.3 This specification includes the following sections andselected subsections:SectionScope1Referenced Documents2Terminology3Components4General Requirements5Performance Requirements6Performance Tests6Information Packet7Product Marking8Packaging and Package Marking91.4 This specification does not purport to address all of thehazards that may be associated with trampolines or trampolineenclosures,or both.The standards existence alone will notnecessarily prevent injuries.Like other physical activities,trampoline use involves the risk of injury,particularly if theequipment is used improperly.Similarly,the use of a trampo-line enclosure alone will not necessarily prevent all injuries.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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion of this specification.This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessF381 Safety Specification for Components,Assembly,Use,and Labeling of Consumer TrampolinesF1077 Guide for Selection of Committee F16 FastenerSpecifications(Withdrawn 2014)32.2 ANSI Standard:4Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels2.3 Federal Standards:516 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations16 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 Age2.4 AATCC Standard:6AATCC 169 Weather Resistance of Textiles:Xenon LampExposure3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 attachment system,nthe complete manner in whichcertain components are connected.1This 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 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2225 13.DOI:10.1520/F2225-15.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.5Available from Superintendent of Documents,P.O.Box 371954,Pittsburgh,PA152507954.6Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists(AATCC),P.O.Box 12215,Research Triangle Park,NC 27709,http:/www.aatcc.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.2 barrier,nan enclosing device constructed of netting,fabric,or other material that is intended to prevent bothinadvertent and deliberate attempts to pass through the device.3.1.3 barrier height,nthe distance from the bed surface atrest to the upper edge of the barrier measured at a support.3.1.4 barrier system,nan enclosing device that is intendedto prevent both inadvertent and deliberate attempts to passthrough the device forming the enclosure suspended from orattached,or both,to enclosure support(frame).3.1.5 enclosure,nequipment which reduces the risk of theuser falling off the trampoline.3.1.6 enclosure support(frame)attachment system,ntheframework constructe