ASTM_F_1838_-_98_2008.pdf

Designation:F183898(Reapproved 2008)Standard Performance Requirements forChilds Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1838;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 standard performance requirements establish na-tionally recognized performance requirements for Class A(residential)and Class B(nonresidential)childs plastic chairsintended for outdoor use.1.2 These standard performance requirements are not appli-cable to chaises,multi-positional chairs,upholstered chairs,orother types of furniture.1.3 These standard performance requirements cover theperformance of product regarding aspects of outdoorweathering,impact,static load,and rear leg testing.1.4 Products Manufactured from Recycled Plastics:1.4.1 Products may be manufactured from recycled plasticsas long 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for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type)With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials(Withdrawn 2000)33.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 childs plastic chair,nfor the purposes of theseprovisional performance requirements,a molded,upright pieceof furniture with or without arms,having a back in a fixedposition with no moving parts,intended for seating one child,and having a seat height not less than 9 in.(228 mm)and notgreater than 15 in.(381 mm);for a chair with arms,having aseat width not less than 10 in.(254 mm)and not greater than16 in.(406 mm),and for a chair without arms,having a seatwidth not less than 10 in.(254 mm)and not greater than 16 in.(406 mm)(as shown in Fig.1).3.1.1.1 DiscussionClass A(residential)childs plasticchairs are intended for outdoor use by the customer around thehome.3.1.1.2 DiscussionClass B(nonresidential)childs plasticchairs are intended for outdoor use by the customer in all otherareas,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.2)is used to simulate thissurface.4.2.2 Rough surfaces such as wooden decks,outdoor naturalsurfaces,etc.The plywood testing base(see Fig.3)is used tosimulate this surface.5.Apparatus5.1 Childs Plastic Chairs,which have been inspected andhave met a manufacturers internal quality standards.5.2 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,9 6 0.1 in.(228 6 2 mm)in diameter,which shall be measured prior totesting to determine stretching,having a total measurement not1These standard performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTMCommittee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.Current edition approved Aug.1,2008.Published October 2008.Originallyapproved in 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1838 98(2004)1.DOI:10.1520/F1838-98R08.2For 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 to exceed 10 in.(254 mm),and filled with steel or lead shot(0.09 to 0.12 in.(2.3 to 3.0 mm)in diameter),to a total weightof 60 6 0.6 lb(27 6 0.3 kg).The bag shall be fitted with asafety cable or other means to prevent it from hitting the glasstesting base but should not interfere with the test.5.3 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,identical tothe bag described in 5.2;however,the weight is increased byaddition to the bag of 60 6 0.6 lb(27 6 0.3 kg)of either(1)additional steel or lead shot or(2)barbell weights distributedevenly on top of the steel or lead shot