EN 716-1:2008
(Main)Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
This part of EN 716 specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use.
Cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens should, when converted, comply with the relevant European standard for that item.
This standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European standard exists.
Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Dieser Teil der EN 716 legt Anforderungen an die Sicherheit von Kinderbetten mit einer Innenlänge größer als
900 mm und höchstens 1 400 mm zur Verwendung im Wohnbereich fest.
Die Anforderungen gelten für ein vollständig zusammengebautes und gebrauchsfertiges Kinderbett.
Kinderbetten, die in andere Gegenstände, z. B. Wickeltische, Kinderlaufställe, umwandelbar sind, sollten im
umgebauten Zustand der jeweils für den Gegenstand gültigen Europäischen Norm entsprechen.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Kindertragetaschen, Krippen und Wiegen, für die eine eigenständige Europäische
Norm bestehen.
Meubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité
La présente partie de l’EN 716 prescrit les exigences de sécurité relatives à tous les types de lit à nacelle à
usage domestique pour enfant, dont la longueur intérieure est supérieure à 900 mm mais n’excède
pas 1 400 mm.
Les exigences s’appliquent à un lit complètement assemblé et prêt à l’usage.
Pour les lits pouvant être transformés pour d’autres usages, par exemple, en meubles à langer, en parcs,
lorsqu’ils sont convertis, ils doivent être conformes à la norme correspondant à l’article en question.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux portes bébés, berceaux et couffins pour lesquels une autre norme
européenne existe.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische AnforderungenMeubles - Lits a nacelle fixes et pliants a usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécuritéFurniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 716-1:2008SIST EN 716-1:2008en,fr,de01-september-2008SIST EN 716-1:2008SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 716-1:19961DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 716-1March 2008ICS 97.140; 97.190Supersedes EN 716-1:1995
English VersionFurniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use -Part 1: Safety requirementsMeubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestiquepour enfants - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécuritéMöbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für denWohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische AnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 February 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 716-1:2008: ESIST EN 716-1:2008
1 Scope This part of EN 716 specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use. Cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens should, when converted, comply with the relevant European standard for that item. This standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European standard exists. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties EN 71-2:2006, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability EN 71-3, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements EN 716-2:2008, Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods EN 1103, Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 folding cot cot which can be dismantled or folded without the use of a tool for transportation. This does not include items such as carry cots intended for transportation of infants NOTE In some countries "folding cots" are also called "travel cots". 3.2 locking system mechanism consisting of a locking device and one or more operating devices, which can deactivate the locking device, e.g. by pushing a button, pressing a lever or turning a knob 3.3 locking device device intended to maintain the cot or parts of it in its intended position
3.4 shear and squeeze points gaps which can cause harm to parts of the body and which occur when two accessible parts move relative to each other SIST EN 716-1:2008
3.5 accessible parts when a child’s hand can not reach through sides or ends, accessible parts are the inside of the cot and the exterior of the cot 300 mm from the upper part of the rim. When a child’s hand can reach through sides or ends, accessible parts are the whole cot except the underside of the cot base 3.6 mattress base cot base and mattress combined in one component 3.7 movable sides sliding sides, drop sides, folding sides, etc 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General With the exception of the requirements specified in clause 4.2, the requirements apply both before and after testing in accordance with EN 716-2. 4.2 Materials 4.2.1 Materials and surfaces The manufacturer/importer/retailer shall provide verification that all accessible parts meet the relevant requirements from EN 71-3.
4.2.2 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings When tested in accordance with 5.4 of EN 71-2:2006, the maximum rate of spread of flame of textiles, coated textiles or plastic coverings shall be 30 mm/s. When tested in accordance with EN 1103, there shall be no flash-effect. 4.3 Construction 4.3.1 General 4.3.1.1 Edges and protruding parts Edges and protruding parts accessible during normal use shall be rounded or chamfered and free of burrs and sharp edges.
4.3.1.2 Self-tapping screws Self-tapping screws shall not be used to fasten any component that is designed to be removed or loosened when dismantling the cot for purposes of transportation or storage. NOTE Self-tapping screws include wood screws, particleboard screws and the like. 4.3.1.3 Labels and decals Glued labels and decals shall not be used on the internal surfaces of cot sides and ends. SIST EN 716-1:2008
4.3.2.2 Assembly holes There shall be no accessible holes between 7 mm diameter and 12 mm diameter, unless the depth is less than 10 mm. 4.3.2.3 Distance between cot base and sides and ends When tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of EN 716-2:2008, it shall not be possible for the 25 mm cone to pass between the cot base and the sides, and between the cot base and the ends. 4.3.2.4 Openings in mesh sides and ends When the sides or ends are of mesh, it shall not be possible for the 7 mm cone as described in 5.3.1 of EN 716-2:2008 to pass through the holes of the mesh. 4.3.2.5 Distance between slats of the cot base When tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of EN 716-2:2008, it shall not be possible for the 60 mm cone to pass between two adjacent slats of the cot base. 4.3.2.6 Openings in mesh of the cot base When tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of EN 716-2:2008, it shall not be possible for the 85 mm cone to pass through a cot base made of mesh. 4.3.3 Head entrapment on the outside of the cot The following requirements do not apply to cots that have mesh or fabric sides/ends and a rigid leg or support system, when the lowest part of the opening is less than 200 mm from the floor.
When tested in accordance with 5.3.2 of EN 716-2:2008, completely bound openings on the outside (exterior) of the cot that allow passage of the small head probe, shall also allow the large head probe to pass completely through the bound opening.
If 4.3.4.2 or 4.3.4.3 are not applicable, shear and squeeze points that are created only when setting up or folding are permitted. 4.3.4.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms Where powered or spring loaded mechanisms are used, the distance between two accessible parts moving relative to each other shall always be greater than 18 mm or smaller than 5 mm. 4.3.4.3 Shear and squeeze points during use
There shall be no accessible shear and squeeze points which close to less than 18 mm unless they are always less than 5 mm during the last load application according to 5.8.1 of EN 716-2:2008. 4.3.5 Snag points When tested in accordance with 5.9 of EN 716-2:2008, the mass shall not be supported by any part accessible from inside the cot. Parts of cot sides and ends more than 1 400 mm above the cot base are considered not accessible. 4.3.6 Locking systems 4.3.6.1 Locking systems for folding cots Folding cots that fold towards the inside shall be equipped with at least two locking systems fulfilling the requirements
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