ASTM F3096-14

Standard Performance Specification for Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)

ABSTRACT
This safety specification establishes the performance requirements for tipover restraint(s) used with clothing storage unit(s). It is intended to assess the strength of the tipover restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of the tipover restraint. This specification also defines the test method for tipover restraints, along with installation instructions and labeling requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This safety specification is intended to define the test method and other requirements for tipover restraints as required in Specification F2057.  
1.2 This specification assesses the strength of the tipover restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of the tipover restraint.  
1.3 The values stated in inch‐pounds units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 4, of this safety specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2014
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.42 - Furniture Safety

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F3096 −14
Standard Performance Specification for
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Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3096; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This is a requirement for tipover restraints used on clothing storage units as defined in Specification
F2057.
1. Scope 3.1.2 installation instructions, n—detailed diagram and
written description of the proper installation of tipover re-
1.1 This safety specification is intended to define the test
straint.
method and other requirements for tipover restraints as re-
3.1.3 manufacturer, n—organization or company that makes
quired in Specification F2057.
or consolidates the tipover restraint component parts and
1.2 This specification assesses the strength of the tipover
installation instructions.
restraint only, and does not address the in situ performance of
3.1.4 tipover restraint, n—supplemental device that aids in
the tipover restraint.
the prevention of tipover.
1.3 The values stated in inch{pounds units are to be re-
garded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
4. Test Method
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
4.1 Assemble tipover restraint components including pro-
information only and are not considered standard.
vided fasteners in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
4.2 Rigidly suspend the assembly by securing one end of the
test procedure portion, Section 4, of this safety specification.
tipover restraint by gripping directly, or attaching to a fixed
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
structure (for example, wooden block). See Fig. 1 for test
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
method examples for commonly used tipover restraints.
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
4.3 Attach a loading device to the fastener(s) on the oppo-
limitations prior to use.
site end of restraint.
4.4 Gradually, over a period of not less than 2 s nor greater
2. Referenced Documents
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than 15 s, apply the static load of 50 lb (23 kg) and maintain
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
for an additional 30 s.
F2057 Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and
4.5 If the fastener(s) become unattached from the test
Dressers
structure (wood block or fixed structure) in such a way that it
prohibits the completion of the test, then the fastener(s) are to
3. Terminology
be reattached using whatever means possible without affecting
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
the test results of the assembly.
3.1.1 clothing storage unit, n—furniture
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