ASTM_F_1975_-_15.pdf

Designation:F197515An American National StandardStandard Specification forNonpowered Bicycle Trailers Designed for HumanPassengers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1975;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 specification covers a nonpowered trailer intendedto be pulled behind a bicycle in order to transport one or twochildren with an accessory load of a maximum weight of 45.4kg(100 lb).It includes test methods for confirming that thisspecification is satisfied.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The units given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 The following caveat pertains only to the test methodsportion,Section 5,of this specification:This standard does notpurport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associatedwith its use.It is the responsibility of the user of this standardto establish appropriate safety and health practices anddetermine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior touse.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusD1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel TextilesD4329 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for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type)With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials(Withdrawn 2000)32.2 ANSI Standard:4ANSI Z535.4,Product Safety Signs and Labels2.3 Federal Standards:5Title 16,CFR 1500.3(b)(4)(i)Hazardous SubstanceTitle 16,CFR 1500.3(c)(6)(vi)Flame TestingTitle 16,CFR 1500.44 FlammabilityTitle 16,CFR 1500.48 Sharp PointsTitle 16,CFR 1500.49 Sharp EdgesTitle 16,CFR 1501 Small PartsTitle 16,CFR 1303 Lead in CoatingsTitle 16,CFR 1512 Requirements for Bicycles,Sections:1512.18(n),Reflector Test3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 backrest,nthe segment of the seat that is designed tosupport the occupants back.This may or may not includesupport for the upper body,including the head and neck.3.1.2 bicycle trailer(trailer),na transporting device de-signed for towing behind a bicycle,which provides a restrainedseating position to one or more occupants,with fasteningarrangements for attaching the device.3.1.3 hard horizontal surface,na surface,perpendicular tothe direction of gravity,such as level ground or building floor,whose surface is either concrete,pavement,or similar rigidmaterial whose deflection,while carrying the weight of a fullyloaded trailer,does not exceed 12.7 mm(0.5 in.)from theunloaded horizontal plane at any point.3.1.4 normal use,napplications described as intended usefor the product found within the manufacturers instructionalliterature.3.1.5 normal use temperatures,ntemperature range withinwhich it should be anticipated that the trailer may be used totransport children.The range is from 7 6 2C to 35 6 2C(19.4 6 4.6F to 95 6 4.6F).3.1.6 occupant,na child or person who is restrained in aseated position inside the trailer and whose efforts do notcontribute to the overall operation and performance of thevehicle.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08and is thedirect responsibility of Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.Current edition approved Oct.1,2015.Published December 2015.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1975 09.DOI:10.1520/F1975-15.2For 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,http:/www.ansi.org.5Code of Federal Regulations,available from U.S.Government Printing Office,Washington,DC 20402.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.7 restrain,vto prevent the occupant(s)of the trailerfrom leaving the seated position on the seat of the trailer bymeans of a restraint system(designed by the manufacturer)when used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.3.1.8 rider,na person whose effort and skills contribute tothe overall operation and performance of the vehicle.3.1.9 seated height space,na dimension of space that iswithin the protective structure of a trailer.This space is themeasured height of the occupants protective cavity,measuredfrom the seat bottom and along the backrest to the top of thespace allowed for occupants.3.1.10 test dummy,na dummy that shall be of a designconsistent with the use of the trailer seat and restraint system.It shall ha