EN 14988-2:2006/FprA1
(Amendment)Children's high chairs - Part 2: Test methods
Children's high chairs - Part 2: Test methods
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Kinderhochstühle - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Chaises hautes pour enfants - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Otroški visoki stoli - 2. del: Preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 14988-2:2006/oprA1:2011
01-februar-2011
Otroški visoki stoli - 2. del: Preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
Children's high chairs - Part 2: Test methods
Kinderhochstühle - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Chaises hautes pour enfants - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14988-2:2006/prA1
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
SIST EN 14988-2:2006/oprA1:2011 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 14988-2:2006/oprA1:2011
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
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EN 14988-2:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2010
ICS 97.140; 97.190
English Version
Children's high chairs - Part 2: Test methods
Chaises hautes pour enfants - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai Kinderhochstühle - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 364.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14988-2:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to Clause 3, Terms and definitions .3
2 Modification to Clause 4, General test conditions .4
3 Modification to Clause 5, Test equipment .5
5.8.1 Beam for stability test and for measurement of the lateral protection length .6
4 Modification to Clause 6, Test procedures .7
5 Modification to Clause 7, Test report. 15
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Foreword
This document (EN 14988-2:2006/prA1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 364
“Project Committee - High Chairs”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
1 Modification to Clause 3, Terms and definitions
Replace this clause by adding here all terms and definitions indicated in EN 14988-1:2006 and prEN 14988-
1:2006/prA1, as follows:
3.1
children’s high chair
a free standing chair that elevates the child to approximately dining table height, intended for holding the child
from 6 months to 36 months of age who is capable of remaining in a sitting position due to his or her own co-
ordination.
3.2
crotch restraint
a strap or bar passing between the legs of the child which prevents the child from slipping forward out of the
high chair.
3.3
integral harness
an assembly intended to retain the child in the high chair comprising either a crotch restraint, waist strap and
shoulder straps, or comprising straps that pass over the child's shoulders and between the child's legs.
3.4
waist belt
a strap, which when fastened, fully surrounds the child's waist.
3.5
waist strap
a strap, which when fastened, goes from one side of the child to the other passing in front of the child’s waist
3.6
opening
a space between structural members or components
3.7
shear and squeeze points
a gap which can cause harm to parts of the body and which occur when two parts close together or open
during relative movements
3.8
locking device
a device which is mounted on a frame, and which will maintain parts of the frame in position of use
3.9
locking mechanism
a mechanism composed by a locking device and one or more operating devices. An action deactivates the
locking devices, e.g. pushing a button, pressing a lever or turning a knob
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3.10
junction line
the intersection of the seat and the backrest
Note The method to determine the junction line can be found in cl. 4.2
2 Modification to Clause 4, General test conditions
Replace the text of 4.1 with the following:
The tests are designed to be applied to a high chair that is fully assembled according to manufacturer’s
instructions and ready for use.
If the product can be converted to other products not falling within the scope on this standard (e.g. table and
small chair, adult chair, swings, booster seats, etc.), these configurations shall not be tested according to this
standard.
The tests shall be carried out in indoor ambient condition with a temperature between 15° and 25° C. If the
temperature lies outside this range, its maximum and minimum shall be recorded in the test report.
The high chair shall be tested as delivered. If the high chair is a knock-down type, it shall be assembled
according to the instructions supplied with it. If the instructions allow for different adjustments or configurations
of components (e.g. inclination of the backrest, height of the seat, position of the tray, position of
castors/wheels, etc.), the most onerous combination shall be used for each test.
Knock-down fittings shall be tightened before testing. Further re-tightening shall not take place unless this is
specifically required by the manufacturer’s instructions.
Add new clause 4.2, as follows:
4.2 Determination of the junction line
The junction line is shown in Figure 1 below.
Key
LL junction line
Figure 1 — Junction line
When the seat unit is in the form of a hammock, then a theoretical junction line, “LL”, is determined as shown
in Figure 2.
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Key
LL Junction line
CL vertical projection of C on the hammock
Figure 2 — Junction line for seat unit in form of a hammock
NOTE The junction line may vary when the backrest is adjusted in different positions.
Renumber and replace clause "4.2 Test sequence" as follows:
4.3 Test sequence
The tests shall be carried out on one sample and in the order laid down in this part of EN 14988 except for the
test in 6.9, which shall be performed at the end of the whole test procedure.
Renumber the title "4.3 Tolerances" in "4.4 Tolerances"
3 Modification to Clause 5, Test equipment
In 5.2 renumber "Figure 1" in "Figure 3" and renumber the Figure title accordingly in: "Figure 3 – Test dummy"
In 5.3 renumber "Figure 2" in "Figure 4" and renumber the Figure title accordingly in: "Figure 4 – Impact
hammer"
Add new clause 5.5 as follows:
5.5 Small loading pad
A rigid cylindrical object 30 mm in diameter and at least 10 mm in thickness having a smooth hard surface and
rounded edges with radius of (0,8 ± 0,3) mm.
Renumber the title of "5.5 Stops" in "5.6 Stops"
Renumber the title of "5.6 Floor surface" and replace the text, as follows:
5.7 Floor surface
Horizontal, flat and rigid plane with a smooth surface. For the tests according to 6.2 and 6.18.3 a rubber mat 2
mm thick, with hardness 85 ± 5 IRHD according to ISO 7619-2, shall be used on a concrete floor.
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Renumber "5.7 Beams" into "5.8 Beams"
Replace 5.7.1 as follows:
5.8.1 Beam for stability test and for measurement of the lateral protection length
A beam, not less than 900 mm long, with a square section of (25 ± 1) mm x (25 ± 1) mm and with a mass of
0,5 kg ± 10 g.
NOTE: An aluminium beam with a square section of 25 mm x 25 mm, with a length of approx. 1020 mm and a
wall thickness of 2 mm complies with these requirements.
Renumber 5.7.2 in "5.8.2 Beam for height of lateral protection test"
Renumber 5.8 in "5.9 Slide gauges", reference to Figure 3 in "Figure 5" and renumber title of "Figure 3 –
Example of slide gauges" in "Figure 5 "
Renumber 5.9 in "5.10 Force-measuring device"
Renumber 5.10 in "5.11 Test load"
Renumber 5.11 in "5.12 Small parts cylinder", reference to Figure 4 in "Figure 6" and renumber title of "Figure
4 – Test cylinder " in "Figure 6"
Renumber 5.12 in "5.13 Small torso probe", reference to Figure 5 in "Figure 7" and renumber title of "Figure 5
– Small torso probe" in "Figure 7"
Renumber 5.13 in "5.14 Device for measuring the angle, the length and the height of the back rest and the
height of the lateral protection",
Renumber title of "Figure 6" in "Figure 8 – Device for measuring the back rest angle, length and height" and
renumber title of "Figure 7" in "Figure 9 – Measurement of the back rest angle, length and height"
Add the following new clauses:
5.15 Leg probe
A cylindrical probe with a diameter of 38 mm and a length of at least 76 mm
5.16 Wedge block
A block with smooth surfaces and with dimensions according to Figure 10, made of solid aluminium.
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Key
a front view
b side view (large side)
c side view (short side)
All dimensions in mm
Figure 10 – Wedge block
4 Modification to Clause 6, Test procedures
Replace the text of 6.2 as follows:
The highchair shall be placed in the normal position of use on the floor surface (5.7) with the legs against
stops (5.6) opposite to the direction of the force.
Adjust the impact hammer (5.3) to fall from a height of 116 mm. The hammer shall strike the structure at the
impact point, when the arm of the impact hammer is vertical (see Figure 11).
The impact hammer shall strike, from the outside, the centre of the uppermost point of the back, the front, and
both lateral protections.
If the high chair overturns during the test, it shall be allowed to fall freely.
Repeat the test from the inside of the high chair in the same manner as above.
The test shall be carried out for a total of 10 times at each point.
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Renumber "Figure 8" in "Figure 11 – Impact test"
In 6.5 change the reference in the text to "(5.11") in "(5.12)"
In "6.6.1 Openings between moving parts" change the reference in the text to "(5.8") in "(5.9)"
Replace the text of "6.6.2 Other openings" as follows:
Check whether the 7 mm slide gauge with an applied force of up to 30 N, enters 10 mm or more into any
accessible opening in any possible direction. If the 7 mm slide gauge enters 10 mm or more, check if the 12
mm slide gauge enters 10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N.
Check whether the opening/closing distance is always less than 5 mm. If greater than 5 mm, check whether
the opening/closing distance is less than 12 mm under a force of 50 N.
Check whether the small torso probe (5.13) with an applied force of up to 30 N, enters into any accessible
opening located above the seat. The probe shall be inserted in a straight direction along the longitudinal
direction of the probe.
Replace the text of "6.7 Strength of harness/belt attachment points" as follows:
With the seat of the high chair fixed rigidly in its upright position, gradually apply a force of 150 N within 5 s
and keep it for 1 min in the direction of normal use to each of the harness/belt attachment points.
Replace 6.8 with the following:
6.8 Strength of harnesses, straps, belts, crotch restraint and/or horizontal component of the
restraint system
Gradually apply a force of 150 N within 5s to the harnesses, straps, belts, crotch restraint and/or horizontal
component and keep it for 1 min in the direction most likely to cause failure.
Add new clause 6.9, as follows:
6.9 Slippage of straps of the restraint system
Remove approximately 125 mm of the restraint system on both sides of the adjustment system from the
product.
Fix one of the ends that was fixed to the high chair to a clamping device in such a way that the strap and the
adjustment system hang freely.
The distance between the clamping device and the point at which the force is applied shall be approximately
200 mm. The adjustment system shall be approximately in the middle point between the clamping device and
the point to which the force is applied.
Apply a force to the other end that was fixed to the high chair as described below.
The strap shall be under tension in the same way it is intended when the restraint system is in use.
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Gradually apply a force of 10 N within 5 s to the strap and keep it for (10 ± 1) seconds.
Remove the force.
Draw a line across the width of strap flush with the adjustment system. Other means of establishing the
measurement are also accepted.
Gradually apply a force of 150 N within 5 s to the strap and keep it for (60 ± 2) seconds .
Remove the force.
Draw a line across the width of the strap in the same manner as mentioned above (on the same side o
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