ASTM F1858-98

Standard Performance Requirements for Multipositional Plastic Chairs with Adjustable Backs or Reclining Mechanisms for Outdoor Use

SCOPE
1.1 These performance requirements cover nationally recognized performance requirements for multipositional plastic chairs, with adjustable backs or reclining mechanisms, intended for outdoor use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-1998
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.33 - Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1858-98(2004)e1 - Standard Performance Requirements for Multipositional Plastic Chairs with Adjustable Backs or Reclining Mechanisms for Outdoor Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1858 – 98
Standard Performance Requirements for
Multipositional Plastic Chairs with Adjustable Backs or
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Reclining Mechanisms for Outdoor Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1858; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
1.1 These performance requirements cover nationally rec-
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of Nonmetallic Materials
ognized performance requirements for multipositional plastic
chairs, with adjustable backs or reclining mechanisms, in-
3. Terminology
tended for outdoor use.
3.1 Definitions:
1.2 These performance requirements are not applicable to
3.1.1 multipositional plastic chair with adjustable back or
chaise lounges, upholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.
reclining mechanisms, n—for the purposes of these provisional
1.3 These performance requirements cover the performance
performance requirements, a molded, upright piece of furniture
of the product regarding aspects of outdoor weathering, impact,
with arms, intended for seating one person, having a seat height
static load for seat and back, and arm testing.
not less than 15 in. (381 mm) and not greater than 19 in. (483
1.4 Products Manufactured from Recycled Plastics—
mm) with the seat and back in the most upright position, and
Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics as long
having a seat width not less than 16 in. (406 mm) and not
as the performance requirements are met.
greater than 30 in. (762 mm) (as shown in Fig. 1).
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.1.1 Discussion—These requirements are applicable to
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
folding chairs with adjustable backs (see Fig. 2), non-folding
information only.
chairs with adjustable backs (see Fig. 3), and folding chairs
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
with reclining mechanisms (see Fig. 4).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Significance and Use
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overall
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
usability and stability of chairs in an environment simulating
the conditions of use.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 4.2.1 Smooth surfaces, such as linoleum, wet pool decks,
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
etc. The glass testing base (see Fig. 5) is used to simulate this
D 2565 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc-Type Light-
surface.
Exposure Apparatus With and Without Water for Exposure
3 4.2.2 Rough surfaces, such as wooden decks, outdoor natu-
of Plastics
ral surfaces, etc. the plywood testing base (see Fig. 6) is used
D 4329 Practice for Operating Light and Water Apparatus
to simulate this surface.
(Fluorescent UV Condensation Type) for Exposure of
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Plastics
5. Apparatus
D 5033 Guide for the Development of Standards Relating to
4 5.1 Multipositional Plastic Chairs with Adjustable Backs or
the Proper Use of Recycled Plastics
Reclining Mechanisms, which have been inspected and met a
manufacturer’s internal quality standards.
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5.2 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,16 6 0.2 in.
These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-
tee F-15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
(406 6 4 mm) in diameter, which shall be measured prior to
F15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.
testing to determine stretching, having a total measurement not
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 1998. Published September 1998.
2 to exceed 17.5 in. (445 mm) in diameter when filled with steel
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
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F 1858
NOTE 1—(a) Seat height with the seat and back in the most upright
NOTE 1—(A) Chair with the seat and back in the most upright position;
position; and (b) seat width.
and (B) chair with the back resting the furthest reclining position and arms
FIG. 1 Measurements of a Chair
locked in the furthest reclining position.
FIG. 3 Non-Folding Chair with Adjustable Back
NOTE 1—(A) Chair with the seat and back in t
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