ASTM F381-09
(Specification)Standard Safety Specification for Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer Trampolines
Standard Safety Specification for Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer Trampolines
ABSTRACT
This safety specification covers the components, the assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines. This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers in home environments. It is not intended to apply to institutional trampolines. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years of age. When a trampoline is offered for sale, it shall include a frame, a bed, a suspension system, frame padding, information packet and suitable markings. A trampoline ladder shall not be included as a component part or within the same packaging. Roller stands shall be included for portable trampolines. Shock attenuation test shall be performed on the frame padding. However, a drop test shall be performed for trampolines without frame padding. Drop test shall be performed on the frame padding, while a survivability drop test shall be performed on the edge system if other than a frame padding. Padding attachment system test shall be performed to determine padding retention.
SCOPE
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in.2 (21 300 cm2), (2) a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4) intended for consumer use.
1.3 This specification is intended (1) to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers; (2) for trampolines used in a home environment by a single user; and (3) not to apply to institutional trampolines or trampolines intended for use on water. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years of age.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound 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.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the hazards associated with trampolines. The standard's existence alone will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is used improperly.
1.6 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.
1.7 This specification includes the following sections and selected subsections.
TitleSection Number Scope 1 Referenced Documents 2 Terminology 3 Included Components 4 Materials and Manufacture 5 Environmental Conditioning5.3 UV Exposure5.3 Performance Requirements 6 Drop Test6.2 Drop test weight and impactor shape.6.2.5 Drop test procedure.6.2.6 Padding Attachment System Strength6.3 Padding Attachment System Strength Test
Procedure6.3.1 Information Packet: 7 Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1 Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2 Care and Maintenance Instructions 7.3 Warning Information 7.4 Use Instructions 7.5 Product Marking: 8 Identification 8.1 On-Trampoline Warnings 8.2 Instruction Sign 8.3 Packaging and Package Marking 9 Access Devices: 10 Trampoline Ladders 10.1 Ladder Warning 10.2 Keywords 11 Appendix
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An American National Standard
Designation: F381 – 09
Standard Safety Specification for
Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer
1
Trampolines
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF381;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
UV Exposure 5.3
Performance Requirements 6
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the
Drop Test 6.2
assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
Drop test weight and impactor shape. 6.2.5
Drop test procedure. 6.2.6
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to
Padding Attachment System Strength 6.3
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trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in. (21 300
Padding Attachment System Strength Test 6.3.1
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cm ), (2) a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for
Procedure
Information Packet: 7
the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4)
Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1
intended for consumer use.
Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2
1.3 This specification is intended (1) to reduce the demon- Care and Maintenance Instructions 7.3
Warning Information 7.4
strated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by
Use Instructions 7.5
consumers; (2) for trampolines used in a home environment by
Product Marking: 8
a single user; and (3) not to apply to institutional trampolines Identification 8.1
On-Trampoline Warnings 8.2
or trampolines intended for use on water. Trampolines that
Instruction Sign 8.3
adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by
Packaging and Package Marking 9
children under six years of age. Access Devices: 10
Trampoline Ladders 10.1
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Ladder Warning 10.2
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Keywords 11
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Appendix
and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
hazards associated with trampolines. The standard’s existence
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
alone will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particu-
F355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Play-
larly if the equipment is used improperly.
ing Surface Systems and Materials
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.2 AATCC Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
AATCC Method 169
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This specification includes the following sections and
3. Terminology
selected subsections.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Title Section Number
3.1.1 access device, n—device used for access to or egress
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
from a trampoline bed including, but not limited to, trampoline
Terminology 3
ladders.
Included Components 4
Materials and Manufacture 5
Environmental Conditioning 5.3
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on the ASTM website.
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Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
F08.17 on Trampolines and Related Equipment. (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally www.aatcc.org.
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approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F381 – 06. DOI: Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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3.1.2 bed, n—flexible surface which the user contacts in the requirements of 6.2 and 6.3. All tests shall be conducted at
course of bouncing on a trampoline. ambient temperatures (nominally 68 6 5°F (20 6 3°C)).
3.1.3 bouncing, n—action considered as normal use of a 5.3 Materials used in any pad cover, frame padding, cover
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F381–06 Designation: F 381 – 09
Standard Safety Specification for
Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer
1
Trampolines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 381; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
2 2
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in. (21 300 cm ), (2)
a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4) intended for
consumer use.
1.3This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers.
Trampolines primarily used by consumers are in home environments. This specification is not intended to apply to institutional
trampolines. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years of age.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This specification is intended (1) to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers;
(2) for trampolines used in a home environment by a single user; and (3) not to apply to institutional trampolines or trampolines
intended for use on water. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years
of age.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound 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.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the hazards associated with trampolines. The standard’s existence alone
will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particularly if the
equipment is used improperly.
1.6 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.
1.7 This specification includes the following sections and selected subsections.
Title Section Number
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Included Components 4
Materials and Manufacture 5
Environmental Conditioning 5.3
UV Exposure 5.3
Performance Requirements 6
Drop Test 6.2
Drop test weight and impactor shape. 6.2.5
Drop test procedure. 6.2.6
Padding Attachment System Strength 6.3
Padding Attachment System Strength Test 6.3.1
Procedure
Information Packet: 7
Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1
Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2
Care and Maintenance Instructions 7.3
Warning Information 7.4
Use Instructions 7.5
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.17
on Trampolines and Related Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F 381–05.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F 381 – 06.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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Product Marking: 8
Identification 8.1
On-Trampoline Warnings 8.2
Instruction Sign 8.3
Packaging and Package Marking 9
Access Devices: 10
Trampoline Ladders 10.1
Ladder Warning 10.2
Keywords 11
Appendix
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
F 355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials
3
2.2 ANSI Standard: AATCC Standard:
AATCC Method 169
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standar
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F381–06 Designation: F 381 – 09
Standard Safety Specification for
Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer
1
Trampolines
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 381; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
2 2
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in. (21 300 cm ), (2)
a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4) intended for
consumer use.
1.3This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers.
Trampolines primarily used by consumers are in home environments. This specification is not intended to apply to institutional
trampolines. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years of age.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This specification is intended (1) to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by consumers;
(2) for trampolines used in a home environment by a single user; and (3) not to apply to institutional trampolines or trampolines
intended for use on water. Trampolines that adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by children under six years
of age.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound 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.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the hazards associated with trampolines. The standard’s existence alone
will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particularly if the
equipment is used improperly.
1.6 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.
1.7 This specification includes the following sections and selected subsections.
Title Section Number
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Included Components 4
Materials and Manufacture 5
Environmental Conditioning 5.3
UV Exposure 5.3
Performance Requirements 6
Drop Test 6.2
Drop test weight and impactor shape. 6.2.5
Drop test procedure. 6.2.6
Padding Attachment System Strength 6.3
Padding Attachment System Strength Test 6.3.1
Procedure
Information Packet: 7
Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1
Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2
Care and Maintenance Instructions 7.3
Warning Information 7.4
Use Instructions 7.5
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.17
on Trampolines and Related Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F 381–05.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F 381 – 06.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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Product Marking: 8
Identification 8.1
On-Trampoline Warnings 8.2
Instruction Sign 8.3
Packaging and Package Marking 9
Access Devices: 10
Trampoline Ladders 10.1
Ladder Warning 10.2
Keywords 11
Appendix
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
F 355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials
3
2.2 ANSI Standard: AATCC Standard:
AATCC Method 169
4
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standar
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