EN 1130:2019
(Main)Children's furniture - Cribs - Safety requirements and test methods
Children's furniture - Cribs - Safety requirements and test methods
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for cribs (including cradles, suspended cribs and bedside sleepers) for domestic and non-domestic use.
The requirements apply to cribs with a maximum internal length of crib base of 900 mm which are intended to provide sleeping accommodation for infants, until they are able to sit unaided or pull or push themselves up on their hands and knees.
This document does not apply to electrical safety.
It does not apply to cribs used for medical purposes or used in hospitals.
Products that can be converted into other items may be covered by other relevant European Standards.
Annex A (informative) includes a rationale.
Annex B (informative) includes an A-deviation.
Kindermöbel - Krippen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Dieses Dokument legt Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Krippen (einschließlich Wiegen, Hängekrippen und Beistellbetten) für den häuslichen und nichthäuslichen Gebrauch fest.
Die Anforderungen gelten für Krippen mit einer maximalen Innenlänge des Krippenbodens von 900 mm, welche als Schlafplatz für Kleinkinder vorgesehen sind, bis diese in der Lage sind, eigenständig zu sitzen oder sich auf ihre Hände und Knie hochzuziehen oder hochzudrücken.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für elektrische Sicherheit.
Es gilt nicht für Krippen, welche für medizinische Zwecke oder in Krankenhäusern eingesetzt werden.
Produkte, die in andere Möbelstücke umgebaut werden können, werden möglicherweise durch andere maßgebende Europäische Normen abgedeckt.
Anhang A (informativ) enthält eine Begründung.
Anhang B (informativ) enthält eine A-Abweichung.
Mobilier de puériculture - Berceaux - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai relatives aux berceaux (y compris les berceaux à bascule, les berceaux suspendus et les cododos) pour un usage domestique et autre que domestique.
Les exigences s’appliquent aux berceaux dont la longueur intérieure maximale du sommier est de 900 mm, prévus pour servir de couchage aux nourrissons jusqu’à ce qu’ils puissent se tenir assis seuls, se lever ou se mettre à quatre pattes.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas à la sécurité électrique.
Il ne s’applique pas aux berceaux utilisés pour des raisons médicales ou dans des hôpitaux.
Les produits qui peuvent être convertis en d’autres articles peuvent être couverts par d’autres Normes européennes applicables.
L’Annexe A (informative) contient les justifications correspondantes.
L’Annexe B (informative) contient une divergence A.
Pohištvo za otroke - Zibelke - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve za otroške posteljice (vključno z zibelkami, visečimi otroškimi posteljicami in priposteljnimi ležišči) za stanovanjske in nestanovanjske prostore, ki imajo notranjo dolžino podlage manjšo ali enako 900 mm in se uporabljajo za spanje majhnih dojenčkov, dokler ti ne morejo sedeti brez opore ali se opreti na roke in kolena. Izdelke, ki jih je mogoče pretvoriti v druge izdelke, lahko zajemajo drugi ustrezni evropski standardi.
Ta evropski standard ne zajema električnih varnostnih zahtev. Ta standard ne zajema otroških posteljic za medicinske namene. Ta standard ne zajema vzmetnic, priloženih posteljicam.
General Information
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1130-1:1996
SIST EN 1130-2:1996
Pohištvo za otroke - Zibelke - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
Children's furniture - Cribs - Safety requirements and test methods
Möbel für Kleinkinder - Krippen - Sicherheitstechnischte Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Mobilier de puériculture - Berceaux - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1130:2019
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 1130
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140; 97.190 Supersedes EN 1130-1:1996, EN 1130-2:1996
English Version
Children's furniture - Cribs - Safety requirements and test
methods
Mobilier de puériculture - Berceaux - Exigences de Kindermöbel - Krippen - Sicherheitstechnische
sécurité et méthodes d'essai Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 April 2019.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General test conditions . 7
4.1 Preliminary preparation . 7
4.2 Application of Forces . 7
4.3 Tolerances . 8
4.4 Definition of the protected volume. 8
5 Test equipment . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Test mass . 8
5.3 Entrapment test probes . 8
5.3.1 Finger probes with hemispherical end . 8
5.3.2 Finger probe for mesh . 9
5.3.3 Other probes . 9
5.3.4 Small head probe . 9
5.3.5 Large head probe . 10
5.3.6 Shape assessment probe . 10
5.4 Side impactor . 11
5.5 Stops . 12
5.6 Small parts cylinder . 12
5.7 Test platform . 13
5.7.1 Mattress support . 13
5.7.2 Test mattress . 13
5.8 Test bar . 13
5.9 Test plate . 13
5.10 Template for V-shaped openings . 14
5.11 Feeler gauge . 15
5.12 Aluminium oxide abrasive paper . 15
6 Chemical hazards (see A.2) . 15
6.1 Migration of certain elements . 15
6.2 Formaldehyde . 16
7 Flammability hazards (see A.3) . 16
8 Mechanical hazards . 16
8.1 Crib base inclination . 16
8.2 Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings (see A.4) . 16
8.2.1 Finger entrapment hazards . 16
8.2.2 Other entrapment hazards . 17
8.2.3 Entrapment hazards outside the crib . 17
8.2.4 Test method for holes, gaps and openings . 17
8.3 Hazards from moving parts . 20
8.3.1 Shearing and crushing hazards . 20
8.3.2 Hazards due to body weight . 21
8.3.3 Hazards due to unintentional folding of the crib . 21
8.4 Hazards due to the movements of the product (see A.5) . 21
8.4.1 Hazards due to the movement of cradles and suspended cribs . 21
8.4.2 Castors and wheels . 22
8.4.3 Locking system for foldable or adjustable legs and feet . 23
8.5 Falling hazards . 23
8.5.1 Height of sides and ends . 23
8.5.2 Hazards due to inadvertent release of adjustable sides . 23
8.5.3 Locking system for adjustment in height or angle of the base . 24
8.5.4 Stability (see A.6) . 24
8.5.5 Structural integrity of suspended cribs . 25
8.6 Entanglement hazards (see A.7) . 26
8.6.1 Requirements . 26
8.6.2 Test method . 26
8.7 Choking and ingestion hazards (see A.8) . 27
8.7.1 Requirements . 27
8.7.2 Test methods . 27
8.8 Suffocation hazards. 28
8.8.1 Hazards due to the deflection of the base . 28
8.8.2 External suffocation hazards (see A.9) . 29
8.8.3 Plastic packaging . 29
8.9 Hazards from sharp points and edges . 29
8.9.1 General requirement . 29
8.9.2 Requirement on attachment devices for suspended cribs (see A 9) . 29
8.10 Hazards due to bedside sleeping (see A.11) . 29
8.10.1 Hazards due to the drop side (see A.12) . 29
8.10.2 Hazards from bedside sleepers disengagement (see A.13) . 29
8.10.3 Bedside sleeper attachment system . 30
8.11 Structural integrity . 31
8.11.1 Connecting screws . 31
8.11.2 Static strength . 31
8.11.3 Strength of sides, structural members of the sides, ends and corners . 32
8.11.4 Vertical static load . 33
9 Mattresses . 34
10 Product information (see A.14) . 34
10.1 General . 34
10.2 Marking . 34
10.3 Purchase information . 35
10.4 Instructions for use . 36
10.4.1 General . 36
10.4.2 Warnings . 36
10.4.3 Information for all cribs . 36
10.4.4 Information for suspended cribs . 37
10.4.5 Information for bedside sleepers . 38
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 39
A.1 General . 39
A.2 Rationale for Chemical Requirements (Clause 6) . 39
A.3 Rationale for requirements on ignitability and flash effect (Clause 7) . 39
A.4 Requirements for entrapment hazards (8.2) . 40
A.5 Requirements for hazards due to the movement of cradles and suspended cribs
(8.4.1) . 40
A.6 Requirements for stability (8.5.4) . 40
A.7 Requirements for entanglement hazards (8.6) . 40
A.8 Requirements for choking hazards and ingestion hazards (8.7) . 41
A.9 Requirements for external suffocation hazards (8.8.2) . 41
A.10 Requirements on attachment devices of suspended cribs (8.9.2) . 41
A.11 Requirements for bed side sleepers (8.10) . 41
A.12 Requirements for drop sides (8.10.1) . 42
A.13 Requirements for hazards due to bedside sleepers disengagement (8.10.3) . 42
A.14 Product information (Clause 9) . 42
Annex B (informative) A–deviations . 43
Bibliography . 45
European foreword
This document (EN 1130:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2020, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document defines safety requirements and test methods for baby cribs and it was developed in
support of the implementation of the General Product Safety Directive (Directive 2001/95/EC).
This document supersedes EN 1130-1:1996 and EN 1130-2:1996.
Compared to EN 1130-1:1996 and EN 1130-2:1996, the following modifications have been made:
— Combination of both parts of EN 1130:1996 in one document;
— Modification of the structure of the document to have a hazards-based approach;
— Introduction and update of the test methods from EN 1130-2:1996;
— Introduction of requirements and test methods for suspended cribs and bedside sleepers;
— Introduction of requirements concerning chemical and thermal hazards;
— Introduction of a A-deviation concerning flammability hazards;
— Introduction of a Rationale in Annex A.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for cribs (including cradles, suspended
cribs and bedside sleepers) for domestic and non-domestic use.
The requirements apply to cribs with a maximum internal length of crib base of 900 mm which are
intended to provide sleeping accommodation for infants, until they are able to sit unaided or pull or push
themselves up on their hands and knees.
This document does not apply to electrical safety.
It does not apply to cribs used for medical purposes or used in hospitals.
Products that can be converted into other items may be covered by other relevant European Standards.
Annex A (informative) includes a rationale.
Annex B (informative) includes an A-deviation.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 16890, Children's furniture — Mattresses for cots and cribs — Safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 14184-1, Textiles — Determination of formaldehyde — Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde
(water extraction method) (ISO 14184-1)
ISO 48-5, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness — Part 5: Indentation
hardness by IRHD pocket meter method
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
crib
piece of furniture intended to provide sleeping accommodation for infants, until they are able to sit
unaided or pull or push themselves up on their hands and knees
3.2
cradle
moving crib (e.g. rocking, swinging or bouncing) but not suspended with cords, straps or the like
Note 1 to entry: Examples of rocking and swinging cribs can be found in Figure 16 b) and c).
3.3
suspended crib
crib suspended with cords, straps or the like from one or more anchorage points
3.4
bedside sleeper
crib with one drop side with that side intended to be adjacent to the adult’s bed
3.5
mattress base
crib base and mattress combined in one component.
3.6
shearing hazard
hazard due to the movement of components relatively one to another resulting in a scissoring action
3.7
crushing hazard
hazard due to the movement of components relatively one to another resulting in a compression action
4 General test conditions
4.1 Preliminary preparation
The tests are designed to be applied to a crib that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The test unit shall be stored in indoor ambient conditions for at least 24 h prior to testing.
Before testing, any fabrics intended to be removable shall be cleaned or washed twice in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. If no instructions are supplied, the manner of washing/cleaning shall be
stated in the test report.
The tests shall be carried out under indoor ambient conditions, but if during a test the atmospheric
temperature is outside the range 15 °C to 25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be
recorded in the test report.
The crib shall be tested as delivered. If the crib is a knock down type, it shall be assembled according to
the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the crib. If the crib can be assembled, combined or adjusted
in different ways, the most adverse combination shall be used for each test.
Knock-down fittings shall be tightened before testing. Re-tightening during remaining tests shall not take
place unless this is specifically required by the manufacturer.
4.2 Application of Forces
The test forces in durability and static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that
negligible dynamic load is applied and kinetic heating does not occur.
Unless otherwise stated, static forces, including tension, torque test, shall be maintained for (10 ± 2) s.
Unless otherwise stated, durability forces shall be maintained for (2 ± 1) s.
The forces may be replaced by masses. The relationship 10 N = 1 kg shall be used.
4.3 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances apply:
— Forces: ± 5 % of the nominal force;
— Angles: ± 2° of the nominal angle;
— Masses: ± 1 % of the nominal mass;
— Dimensions: ± 1,0 mm of the nominal dimension;
— Positioning of loading pads: ± 5 mm;
NOTE For the purposes of uncertainty measurement, test results are not considered to be adversely affected
when the above tolerances are met.
4.4 Definition of the protected volume
When the crib is assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions the protected volume is defined
as follows:
— when a child’s hand can neither reach through sides nor ends, inside of the crib and the exterior of the
crib 50 mm measured in any direction from the upper part of the rim ;
— when a child’s hand can reach through sides or ends, whole crib, except for the underside of the crib
base
5 Test equipment
5.1 General
Unless otherwise specified, test forces may be applied by any suitable device, because results are
dependent only upon correctly applied forces and loads, and not upon apparatus.
5.2 Test mass
The test mass is a rigid cylinder (120 ± 5) mm in diameter and (180 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,01
9 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall be rounded with radius
−0
of (5 ± 1) mm.
5.3 Entrapment test probes
5.3.1 Finger probes with hemispherical end
Probes with hemispherical end made of plastic or other hard, smooth material, mounted on a force-
measuring device. See Figure 1.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 hemispherical end
2 scribed line circumference
0 +0,1 +0,1
Ø 7 mm, 12 mm or 18 mm
−0,1 0 0
Figure 1 — Finger probes with hemispherical end
5.3.2 Finger probe for mesh
A probe with the end as specified in Figure 2 made of plastic or other hard, smooth material mounted on
+0
a force-measuring device with a diameter of mm. The radius is (2,8 ± 0,2) mm.
−0,1
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 —Finger probe for mesh
5.3.3 Other probes
Probes with the ends at an angle of 30° ± 0,5° made of plastic or other hard, smooth material mounted on
+0,1 +0,1 +0,1
a force-measuring device, one each with a diameter 25 mm, 45 mm, and 65 mm with rounded
−0 −0 −0
or conical ends, see Figure 3.
Figure 3 — Other probes
5.3.4 Small head probe
A probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions given in Figure 4. The
radius shall be 53 mm.
Key
a 106 mm
b 145 mm
c 126 mm
Figure 4 — Small head probe
5.3.5 Large head probe
A probe made of plastic or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions given in Figure 5.
Key
a 223 mm
b 100 mm
Figure 5 — Large head probe
5.3.6 Shape assessment probe
Probe made from plastics or other hard smooth materials with the dimensions shown in Figure 6.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A side view
B top view
C face view
D isometric view
Figure 6 — Shape assessment probe
5.4 Side impactor
A pendulum with a cylindrical head made of steel (Figure 7). The head of the pendulum shall be
surrounded by a 10 mm thick layer of rubber of hardness 76 IRHD to 78 IRHD in accordance with
ISO 48-5. The total mass shall be 2 kg.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 pivot point
2 centre of gravity
3 rubber 76 to 78 IRHD
Figure 7 — Side impactor
5.5 Stops
Devices of 12 mm maximum height to prevent the article from sliding but not tilting, except where the
design of the crib necessitates the use of higher stops, in which case the lowest possible shall be used.
5.6 Small parts cylinder
For assessment of small components, having dimensions in accordance with Figure 8.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 8 — Small parts cylinder
5.7 Test platform
5.7.1 Mattress support
A single size slatted bed base 900 mm x 1900 mm fitted with four standard feet and adjustable in height.
The mattress support shall not be allowed to move during testing.
5.7.2 Test mattress
A foam sheet with a thickness of 100 mm, a bulk density of (30 ± 2) kg/m with minimum width of 780
mm, to be put on the mattress support. The test mattress shall have a light soft cotton cover with a mass
not greater than 120 g/m .
5.8 Test bar
A metal bar having a length at least the length of the crib, a cross section of 25 mm × 25 mm and with a
mass of 750 g.
5.9 Test plate
+0,01
A rigid steel plate (600 ± 5) mm long and (180 ± 5) mm wide, having a mass of 9 kg (see Figure 9).
−0
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 9 — Test plate
5.10 Template for V-shaped openings
The template for V and irregular shaped openings shall be made from plastic or other hard, smooth
material with the dimensions given in Figure 10. The tolerance for the angles shall be ± 1°.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 10 — V and irregular shaped openings template
5.11 Feeler gauge
Feeler gauge with a thickness of (0,4 ± 0,02) mm and an insertion edge radius of approximately 3 mm,
(see Figure 11).
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 11 — Feeler gauge
5.12 Aluminium oxide abrasive paper
Aluminium oxide abrasive paper, 80 grit (P80).
6 Chemical hazards (see A.2)
6.1 Migration of certain elements
Verification shall be provided that the migration of heavy metals in the surfaces of any material used
inside the product that are accessible to the mouth of the child, do not exceed the following limits:
— Al: 70 000 mg/kg
— Sb: 560 mg/kg
— As: 47 mg/kg
— Ba: 18 750 mg/kg
— B: 15 000 mg/kg
— Cd: 17 mg/kg
— Cr III: 460 mg/kg
— Cr VI: 0,2 mg/kg
— Co: 130 mg/kg
— Cu: 7 700 mg/kg
— Pb: 23 mg/kg
— Mg: 15 000 mg/kg
— Hg: 94 mg/kg
— Ni: 930 mg/kg
— Se: 460 mg/kg
— Sr: 56 000 mg/kg
— Organic Sn: 12 mg/kg
— Sn: 180 000 mg/kg
— Zn: 46 000 mg/kg
The migration of these elements shall be determined using the test methods given in EN 71-3.
6.2 Formaldehyde
Verification shall be provided that accessible textile components do not contain free and hydrolysed
formaldehyde in excess of 30 mg/kg when tested in accordance with EN ISO 14184-1.
7 Flammability hazards (see A.3)
Verification shall be provided that there is no surface flash, and the maximum rate of spread of flame of
textiles, coated textiles or plastic coverings used in the product is 50 mm/s, when tested in accordance
with EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014, 5.4.
8 Mechanical hazards
8.1 Crib base inclination
When adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer instructions, the angle of inclination of the crib base
end to end (head to feet) shall not be greater than 10° to the horizontal and it shall be capable of providing
a horizontal sleeping position (0° ± 2°).
If for storage purposes the crib base can exceed this angle, there shall be a visible mark on the product
and relevant information to indicate the maximum angle setting when in use.
8.2 Entrapment hazards from gaps and openings (see A.4)
8.2.1 Finger entrapment hazards
8.2.1.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.2.1.2 there shall be no completely bounded openings within the
protected volume that let the 7 mm probe go through unless the depth of penetration is less than 10 mm
or unless the shape assessment probe enters.
If the product includes mesh within the protected volume, when tested in accordance with 8.2.1.2, it shall
not be possible for the 7 mm probe to enter the holes of the mesh.
8.2.1.2 Test method
Check whether the 7 mm finger probe (5.3.1) with an applied force of up to 30 N, enters 10 mm or more
into any accessible opening in any possible orientation. If the 7 mm probe enters 10 mm or more then
the shape assessment probe, (5.3.6) shall also enter 10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N.
Check whether the finger probe for mesh (5.3.2), penetrates holes in the mesh to the 7 mm diameter
section with an applied force of up to 30 N.
8.2.2 Other entrapment hazards
When tested in accordance with 8.2.4.1, openings between the crib base and the sides and ends and
openings in the crib base shall not allow a 25 mm probe (5.3.3) to enter.
When tested in accordance with 8.2.4.1, all other gaps and openings accessible from the inside of the crib
shall be between 12 mm and 25 mm, or between 45 mm and 65 mm.
Openings created by cords and suspension devices shall allow the large head probe (5.3.5) to pass
completely through (see Table 1).
The tests shall be carried out in all positions of use.
8.2.3 Entrapment hazards outside the crib
The following requirements do not apply when the lowest part of the opening is less than 600 mm from
the floor.
When tested in accordance with 8.2.4.2, completely bounded openings on the outside of the crib that
allow passage of the small head probe (5.3.4) shall also allow the large head probe (5.3.5) to pass
completely through the opening.
When tested in accordance with 8.2.4.2.1, completely bounded openings that allow the large head probe
(5.3.5) to pass completely through shall comply with the requirement for partially bounded, V and
irregular shaped openings.
Partially bounded, V and irregular shaped openings shall be constructed so that:
a) when tested in accordance with 8.2.4.2.2, portion B of the template does not enter the opening; or
b) when tested in accordance with 8.2.4.2.2, the apex of portion A of the template comes into contact
with the base of the opening.
8.2.4 Test method for holes, gaps and openings
8.2.4.1 On the inside of the crib
Assemble the product in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Press the applicable measuring probe (5.3) according to the gap and opening listed in Table 1, with a
force as specified in Table 1 into openings in the following places, where applicable:
— between the slats of the crib base;
— between the side slats;
— in any position of the crib base, between the crib base and any component of sides and ends;
— in the openings of sides and ends;
— in the openings created by cords and suspension devices; and
— between the frame and the body of swinging cradles
Table 1 — Measuring probes and force applied, inside the crib
Gaps and openings Measuring probes, mm Force, N
between the slats of the 25 30
crib base
between the side slats 12 or 45 maximum 5
25 or 65 30
in any position of the crib 25 30
base, between the crib base
and any component of
sides and ends
in the openings of sides 12 or 45 maximum 5
and ends
25 or 65 30
in the openings created by Large head probe, maximum 5
cords and suspension
devices
between the frame and the 25 maximum 5
body of swinging cradles
(8.4.1.1)
8.2.4.2 On the outside of the crib
8.2.4.2.1 Completely bounded holes, gaps and openings
Press the small head probe (5.3.4) with a maximum force of 30 N into a completely bounded opening. If
the small head probe passes completely through the opening, check whether the large head probe (5.3.5)
passes completely through the completely bounded opening with a maximum force of 5 N.
If a completely bounded opening contains a V or irregular shaped opening, it shall be tested in accordance
with 8.2.4.2.2.
8.2.4.2.2 Partially bounded, V and irregular shaped holes, gaps and openings
Position the ‘B’ portion of the template (5.10) between and perpendicular to the boundaries of the
opening, as shown in Figure 12 or Figure 13 as appropriate. If the full thickness of the template cannot
be inserted there is no hazard.
If the template (5.10) can be inserted to a depth greater than the thickness of the template (45 mm), apply
the ‘A’ portion of the template, so that its centre line is in line with the centre line of the opening. Ensure
that the plane of the template is parallel and applied in line with the opening, as shown in Figure 14. Insert
the template along the centre line of the opening until its motion is arrested by contact with the
boundaries of the opening. If the template touches the bottom of the opening there is no hazard.
Key
1 and 2 no hazard present
3 and 4 hazard present
Figure 12 — Method of insertion of portion B
Key
1 no hazard
2 hazard present
Figure 13 — Method of insertion of portion B
Key
1 no hazard
2 hazard present
Figure 14 — Method of insertion of portion A
8.3 Hazards from moving parts
8.3.1 Shearing and crushing hazards
8.3.1.1 General requirements
Within the protected volume there shall be no shearing or crushing hazards between rigid parts moving
relative to each other, except during setting up and folding away.
8.3.1.2 Shearing hazards
After the product is set up for normal use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, there shall
be no accessible hazardous scissoring points within the protected volume, which can close to less than
12 mm.
8.3.1.3 Crushing hazards
After the product is set up for normal use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, there shall
be no accessible hazardous compression point within the protected volume which can close to less than
12 mm unless the clearance is always less than 5 mm.
8.3.2 Hazards due to body weight
When the 9 kg test mass (5.2) is placed inside the product, the requirements in 8.3.1 shall still be met.
8.3.3 Hazards due to unintentional folding of the crib
8.3.3.1 Requirements
In order to prevent unintentional folding the crib shall be equipped with a locking system fulfilling one of
the following conditions:
a) before and after testing in accordance with 8.3.3.2, the locking system shall have a residual force of
at least 50 N (tangential when relevant) for operation; or
b) to be released, the locking system requires at least two consecutive actions operating on different
principles, the second being dependent on the first having been carried out and maintained; or
c) to be released, the locking system requires at least two separate but simultaneous actions operating
on different principles; or
d) the crib base is required to be lifted to allow folding of the crib; or
e) the use of a tool is necessary to fold the crib
8.3.3.2 Test method
Operate (close and open) the locking mechanism 300 times.
When applicable, measure the force needed for the operation. In the case of revolving elements, measure
the tangential force.
8.4 Hazards due to the movements of the product (see A.5)
8.4.1 Hazards due to the movement of cradles and suspended cribs
8.4.1.1 Requirements
The distance between the frame and the body of swinging cradles shall be at least 25 mm when measured
in accordance with 8.2.4.1.
If a stop is provided to prevent the cradle from moving, the stop shall not become disengaged when tested
in accordance with 8.4.1.2.
The maximum sideways angle of cradles or suspended cribs shall be 10° when tested in accordance with
8.4.1.3.
There shall be no shearing or crushing hazards (8.3.1) accessible through openings greater than 25 mm
in the side and ends of the cradle or suspended crib if the product incorporates a powered mechanism.
8.4.1.2 Test method for efficiency of the stops
Engage any stop to prevent the cradle from moving.
Place the 9 kg test mass (5.2) inside the cradle/suspended crib, in the middle and along one side of the
cradle/suspended crib (as shown Figure 15).
Record if the stop becomes disengaged.
8.4.1.3 Test method to measure the angle
Place the cradle on a horizontal surface, or suspend the suspended crib in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Place the 9 kg test mass (5.2) inside the cradle/suspended crib, in the middle and along one side of the
cradle/suspended crib (as shown Figure 15).
Key
1 test mass
2 mattress, mattress base or crib base
Figure 15 — Position of the test mass in the cradle/suspended crib
Measure the sideways angle between the base and the horizontal.
8.4.2 Castors and wheels
8.4.2.1 Requirements
If castors/wheels are fitted, they shall be lockable and they shall not unlock when tested in accordance
with 8.4.2.2.
8.4.2.2 Test method
Place the crib on a horizontal surface covered with aluminium oxide abrasive paper (5.12).
Castors/wheels shall be in the position they would normally assume related to the direction of travel.
Engage all locking device(s).
Load the crib with the test mass (5.2).
Slowly pull the crib horizontally through its longitudinal axis for 500 mm in a forward direction. Apply
the force to the lowest part of the crib or the frame where the castors are, avoiding any lifting or
movement of the body of the crib during the test.
Repeat the test in the opposite direction.
Check whether the locks prevent the castors/wheels from rolling and whether they become unlocked.
8.4.3 Locking system for foldable or adjustable legs and feet
8.4.3.1 Requirements
The locking system used for foldable or adjustable legs and feet shall engage automatically and to be
disengaged, one of the following conditions shall be met:
a) a system that requires at least two separate but simultaneous actions operating on different
principles; or
b) a system that requires at least two consecutive actions operating on different principles, the
operation of the second being dependent on the first having been carried out and maintained; or
c) locking mechanisms which have residual forces for operating them of at least 50 N before and after
testing in accordance with 8.4.3.2; or
d) the use of a tool.
After testing in accordance with 8.4
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