ASTM F381-11
(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.
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Designation:F381 −11 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Safety Specification for
Components, Assembly, Use, and Labeling of Consumer
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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
Included Components 4
Materials and Manufacture 5
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the
Environmental Conditioning 5.3
assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines. UV Exposure 5.3
Performance Requirements 6
1.2 This specification is delimited in its application to
Shock Attenuation 6.1
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Drop Test 6.2
trampolines of (1) a minimum bed size of 3300 in. (21 300
2 Drop test weight and impactor shape. 6.2.5
cm ), (2) a minimum height of 20 in. (51 cm), (3) intended for
Drop test procedure. 6.2.6
the purpose of continuous, vertical jumping activities and (4)
Padding Attachment System Strength 6.3
Padding Attachment System Strength Test 6.3.1
intended for consumer use.
Procedure
1.3 This specification is intended (1) to reduce the demon- Drop Test for Trampoline Edge Survivability 6.4
Drop Test Procedure for Trampolines 6.4.1
strated hazards associated with the use of trampolines by
Where Frame Padding Is Not Required
consumers; (2) for trampolines used in a home environment by
Crush and Shear Points 6.5
a single user; and (3) not to apply to institutional trampolines Ultraviolet (UV) Resistant Materials Test 6.6
Static Load Tests 6.7
or trampolines intended for use on water. Trampolines that
Static Load Test on Trampoline Bed 6.7.1
adhere to this specification are not recommended for use by
Static Load Test on Trampoline Frame 6.7.2
Procedure for Static Load Tests 6.7.4
children under six years of age.
Information Packet: 7
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1
Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Care and Maintenance Instructions 7.3
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Warning Information 7.4
and are not considered standard. Use Instructions 7.5
Product Marking: 8
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Identification 8.1
hazards associated with trampolines. The standard’s existence
On-Trampoline Warnings 8.2
Instruction Sign 8.3
alone will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical
Packaging and Package Marking 9
activities, trampoline use involves the risk of injury, particu-
Access Devices: 10
larly if the equipment is used improperly. Trampoline Ladders 10.1
Ladder Warning 10.2
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Keywords 11
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Appendix
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2. Referenced Documents
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
2
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.7 This specification includes the following sections and B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
selected subsections. D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
Title Section Number
Scope 1
ness
Referenced Documents 2
F355 TestMethodforImpactAttenuationofPlayingSurface
Terminology 3
Systems and Materials
F2225 SafetySpecificationforConsumerTrampolineEnclo-
sures
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee F08.17 on Trampolines and Related Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F381 – 09a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F0381-11. the ASTM website.
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2.2 AATCC Standard: frame padding (where the frame is in the plane of the bed), (5)
AATCC Method 169 an enclosure in compliance with Safety Specification F2225,
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2.3 ANSI Standard: (6) an information packet, and (7) suitable markings.
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
4.2 When a trampoline is offered for sale, a trampoline
ladder shall not be included as a component part or within the
3. Terminolog
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F381–09a Designation: F381 – 11
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
1.1 This safety specification covers the components, the assembly, and the use of consumer trampolines.
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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.
1.3 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
Shock Attenuation 6.1
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
Drop Test for Trampoline Edge Survivability 6.4
Drop Test Procedure for Trampolines 6.4.1
Where Frame Padding Is Not Required
Crush and Shear Points 6.5
Ultraviolet (UV) Resistant Materials Test 6.6
Static Load Tests 6.7
Static Load Test on Trampoline Bed 6.7.1
Static Load Test on Trampoline Frame 6.7.2
Procedure for Static Load Tests 6.7.4
Information Packet: 7
Packet Marketing and Contents 7.1
Assembly and Installation Instructions 7.2
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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.May 1, 2009.2011. Published December 2009.June 2011. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as
F381 – 09a. DOI: 10.1520/F0381-09A.10.1520/F0381-11.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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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
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hardness
F355 Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems and Materials
F2225 Safety Specification for Consumer Trampoline Enclosures
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2.2 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 Standard:
3.1.1 access device, n—device used for access to or egress from a trampoline bed including, but not limited to, trampoline
ladders.
3.1.2 bed, n—flexible surface which
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