SIST EN 71-14:2015
(Main)Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for trampolines for domestic use, their
access devices and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use above ground level by one
person at a time.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
— trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219;
— floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN 15649 series;
— trampolines used in public playgrounds;
— inclined mat trampolines;
— inflatable trampolines;
— fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use;
— trampolines with additional features, e.g. tents, basket ball hoop;
— trampolines for domestic use buried at ground level.
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den häuslichen Gebrauch
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für Trampoline für den privaten Gebrauch, deren Zugangsmöglichkeiten und deren Sicherheitsnetze (Einfassung) fest, die für den Gebrauch im Freien durch eine Person vorgesehen sind.
Diese Europäische Norm legt außerdem Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für kleine (Mini-)Trampoline fest, die für Kinder mit einem Körpergewicht bis 25 kg und für den Gebrauch im Freien oder im Innenbereich bestimmt sind.
Vom Anwendungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm ausgeschlossen sind:
- Trampoline zum Gebrauch als Turngeräte nach EN 13219;
- schwimmende aufblasbare Trampoline nach EN 15649;
- Trampoline zum Gebrauch auf öffentlichen Spielplätzen;
- Trampoline mit einstellbarer Neigung;
- aufblasbare Trampoline;
- Fitnesstrampoline, einschließlich Trampoline für medizinische Anwendungen;
- Trampoline mit zusätzlichen Merkmalen, z. B. Zelten.
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 14: Trampolines à usage familial
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives aux trampolines à usage familial, leurs dispositifs d’accès et leurs enceintes, destinés à une utilisation intérieure et/ou extérieure au-dessus du niveau du sol par une seule personne à la fois.
Sont exclus du domaine d’application de la présente Norme européenne :
- les trampolines utilisés comme matériel de gymnastique, couverts par l’EN 13219 ;
- les trampolines gonflables flottants, couverts par la série de normes EN 15649 ;
- les trampolines utilisés dans les aires de jeux ;
- les trampolines à tapis incliné ;
- les trampolines gonflables ;
- les trampolines de fitness, y compris les trampolines à usage médical ;
- les trampolines dotés d’autres fonctions, par exemple avec tentes ou panier de basket ;
- les trampolines à usage familial enterrés au niveau du sol.
Varnost igrač - 14. del: Trampolini za domačo uporabo
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za trampoline za domačo uporabo, njihove mehanizme za dostop in njihove ograde, ki so namenjeni zunanji in/ali notranji uporabi nad tlemi in jih lahko uporablja samo ena oseba naenkrat.
Področje uporabe tega evropskega standarda ne zajema:
– trampolinov, ki se uporabljajo kot gimnastična oprema in so zajeti v standardu EN 13219;
– napihljivih plavajočih trampolinov, ki so zajeti v standardih EN 15649;
– trampolinov, ki se uporabljajo na javnih igriščih;
– trampolinov z nagnjeno površino;
– napihljivih trampolinov;
– fitnes trampolinov, vključno s trampolini za medicinsko uporabo;
– trampolinov z dodatnimi elementi, npr. šotori, košarkarskim košem;
– trampolinov za domačo uporabo za talno vgradnjo.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 71-14:2015
01-marec-2015
9DUQRVWLJUDþGHO 7UDPSROLQL]DGRPDþRXSRUDER
Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den häuslichen Gebrauch
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 14: Trampolines à usage familial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-14:2014
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
SIST EN 71-14:2015 en,fr,de
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 71-14
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2014
ICS 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 14: Trampolines à usage Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den
familial häuslichen Gebrauch
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 November 2014.
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
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© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 71-14:2014 E
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope (see A.1) .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 General requirements .9
4.1 Exemptions from certain requirements in EN 71-1 (see A.2) .9
4.2 Trampoline categories .9
4.3 General requirements for the trampoline construction (see A.3) .9
4.3.1 Requirements for mini-trampolines (see 4.2) .9
4.3.2 Requirements for medium and large trampolines (see 4.2) . 10
4.3.3 Requirements for all trampoline categories . 10
4.4 Durability of materials (see A.4) . 11
4.4.1 Metallic parts . 11
4.4.2 Non metallic parts . 11
4.5 Entrapment (see A.5) . 11
4.5.1 Finger entrapment . 11
4.5.2 Head and neck entrapment . 11
4.5.3 Foot entrapment . 12
4.6 Pinching and crushing hazards (see A.6) . 12
4.7 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts . 13
4.7.1 General . 13
4.7.2 Sharp edges and sharp points . 13
4.7.3 Protruding parts . 13
4.8 Access devices . 13
4.9 Padding (see A.7) . 13
4.9.1 Padding coverage . 13
4.9.2 Impact resistance of the frame padding and the suspension system . 14
4.9.3 Protection of the poles . 14
4.9.4 Protection of the handrails (for mini-trampolines) . 14
4.10 Strength (see A.8) . 14
4.10.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure . 14
4.10.2 Frame strength . 14
4.10.3 Dynamic strength of enclosures . 14
4.10.4 Strength of the fixations of the padding to the frame . 14
4.10.5 Static strength of access devices . 15
4.10.6 Strength of mat, suspension system and frame . 15
4.11 Mat deflection (see A.9) . 15
4.12 Stability . 15
5 Warnings, markings and instructions . 15
5.1 General . 15
5.2 Warnings and markings on the product (see A.10) . 16
5.2.1 General . 16
5.2.2 Marking of the centre of the mat . 16
5.3 Warnings and markings on the packaging . 17
5.4 Warnings and information in the instructions for use . 17
5.4.1 Warnings . 17
5.4.2 Information . 18
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5.4.3 Assembly and maintenance instructions . 18
6 Test methods . 19
6.1 Dynamic tests . 19
6.1.1 Padding impact test (see 4.9.2) . 19
6.1.2 Enclosure and poles impact strength test (see 4.3.3.1 and 4.10.3) . 19
6.2 Strength . 21
6.2.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure (see 4.10.1) . 21
6.2.2 Frame strength (see 4.10.2) . 22
6.2.3 Strength test of mat, suspension system and frame (see 4.10.6) . 24
6.2.4 Strength of the padding fixations to the frame (see 4.10.4) . 24
6.2.5 Static strength of access devices (see 4.10.5) . 24
6.3 Stability (see 4.12) . 24
6.3.1 Stability of the frame . 24
6.3.2 Enclosure and poles impact stability test . 25
6.4 Testing of the assembly (see 4.3.3.1 and 4.3.3.2) . 26
6.5 Durability tests (see 4.4) . 27
6.5.1 Metallic parts (see 4.4.1) . 27
6.5.2 Non metallic parts . 27
6.6 Mat deflection test (see 4.6, 4.9.1 and 4.11) . 27
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 29
A.1 Scope (see Clause 1) . 29
A.2 General (see 4.1 and 4.3.3) . 29
A.3 Enclosures (see 4.3) . 29
A.4 Durability of materials (see 4.4) . 31
A.5 Entrapment (see 4.5) . 31
A.6 Pinching and crushing hazards (see 4.6) . 31
A.7 Padding (see 4.9) . 32
A.8 Strength test (see 4.10) . 32
A.9 Mat deflection (see 4.11) . 32
A.10 Warnings and markings on the product (see 5.2) . 32
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys . 33
Bibliography . 34
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Foreword
This document (EN 71-14:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of toys”, the
secretariat of which is held by DS.
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 June 2015 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by June 2015.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2009/48/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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This European Standard constitutes the 14 part of the European Standard on safety of toys and needs to be
read in conjunction with Part 1.
This European Standard, Safety of toys, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties;
— Part 2: Flammability;
— Part 3: Migration of certain elements;
— Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities;
— Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets;
— Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use;
— Part 9: Organic chemical compounds — Requirements;
— Part 10: Organic chemical compounds — Sample preparation and extraction;
— Part 11: Organic chemical compounds — Methods of analysis;
— Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances;
— Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games;
— Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use [this document].
NOTE 1 In addition to the above parts of EN 71, the following guidance documents have been published: the CEN
Report, CR 14379, Classification of toys – Guidelines; the CEN Technical Report, CEN/TR 15071, Safety of toys –
National translations of warnings and instructions for use in EN 71, and the CEN Technical Report, CEN/TR 15371, Safety
of toys – Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71–1, EN 71–2, and EN 71–8.
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NOTE 2 Words in italics are defined in Clause 3 (Terms and definitions). Additional information on the background and
rationale for various requirements is given in Annex A.
NOTE 3 Different legal requirements may exist in non-EU countries.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope (see A.1)
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for trampolines for domestic use, their
access devices and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use above ground level by one
person at a time.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
— trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219;
— floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN 15649 series;
— trampolines used in public playgrounds;
— inclined mat trampolines;
— inflatable trampolines;
— fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use;
— trampolines with additional features, e.g. tents, basket ball hoop;
— trampolines for domestic use buried at ground level.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. 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, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-8:2011, Safety of toys — Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
EN 913:2008, Gymnastic equipment — General safety requirements and test methods
EN 13219:2008, Gymnastic equipment — Trampolines — Functional and safety requirements, test methods
EN ISO 4892-3, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps
(ISO 4892-3)
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres —Salt spray tests (ISO 9227)
EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
access device
equipment used for access to, or egress from, the mat of a trampoline including, but not limited to, ladders
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3.2
bouncing
action considered as normal use of a trampoline consisting of continuous, vertical jumping in which each
landing is in close proximity to the previous landing
3.3
enclosure
flexible barrier (constraint) surrounding the trampoline and designed to prevent the user from falling off a
trampoline
3.4
enclosure height
distance from the surface of the mat to the lowest point of the brim of the enclosure
Note 1 to entry: The enclosure height is illustrated in Figure 1:
Key
1 enclosure height
Figure 1 — Enclosure height
3.5
frame
construction of rigid supportive materials from which the mat is suspended
Note 1 to entry: Example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat (see Figure 3).
3.6
legs
part of the framework, constructed of rigid materials which support the frame
3.7
mat
predominantly flexible surface which the user contacts in the course of bouncing on the trampoline
Note 1 to entry: Example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat (see Figure 3).
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3.8
maximum user weight
mass, in kilograms, indicated by the manufacturer as the maximum weight of a user
3.9
padding
shock-attenuating protective system attached to the frame to cover the frame and the suspension system
Note 1 to entry: Example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat (see Figure 3).
3.10
suspension system
mechanism that supports the mat, consisting of flexible devices that connect the mat to the frame
Note 1 to entry: Steel extension springs are a typical example of a suspension system (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Example of a suspension system
Key
1 mat
2 suspension system
3 frame size (in case of a non-circular trampoline the frame size is the maximum distance between two opposite points
of the frame)
4 frame
padding
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Figure 3 — Example of trampoline frame and mat
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4 General requirements
4.1 Exemptions from certain requirements in EN 71-1 (see A.2)
The requirements in EN 71-1 are applicable to trampolines for domestic use with exemptions for the
requirements under the following headings in EN 71-1:
— edges (EN 71-1:2014, 4.7);
— sharp points (EN 71-1:2014, 4.8);
— protruding parts (EN 71-1:2014, 4.9);
— toys which a child can enter (EN 71-1:2014, 4.14.1).
The above mentioned requirements from EN 71-1 are not exempted for trampolines intended for children
under 36 months.
NOTE This European standard specifies specific requirements for edges, sharp points and protruding parts for
trampolines for domestic use which is why the corresponding requirements of EN 71–1 do not apply to trampolines (for
children of 36 months and over).
4.2 Trampoline categories
Trampolines shall be classified by the size, height and maximum user weight according to Table 1.
Table 1 — Trampoline size, height and maximum user weight requirements
Mini Medium Large
Frame size < 1 500 ≥ 1 500 < 2 500 ≥ 2 500
in mm
Frame height < 350 ≥ 350 ≥ 350
in mm
Maximum user weight 25 50 Manufacturer defined
in kg
The frame size for a circular trampoline is equal to the diameter (see Figure 3) while for non-circular
trampolines it is equal to the maximum distance between two opposite points of the outside of the frame (e.g.
the largest diagonal in the case of a rectangular trampoline).
If at least one of the measurements in Table 1 is exceeded, the trampoline shall be classified in the closest
higher category.
4.3 General requirements for the trampoline construction (see A.3)
4.3.1 Requirements for mini-trampolines (see 4.2)
Mini-trampolines intended for indoor use shall be provided with anti-slip feet. Such trampolines shall not slip
when tested according to EN 13219:2008, 5.2.
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Mini-trampolines may be equipped with handrails to assist the balance of the user. Mini-trampolines may be
equipped with an enclosure. If mini-trampolines are equipped with handrails they shall not be equipped with
an enclosure.
NOTE See 4.3.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
4.3.2 Requirements for medium and large trampolines (see 4.2)
Medium and large trampolines shall be equipped with an enclosure but shall not be equipped with a handrail.
NOTE See 4.3.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
4.3.3 Requirements for all trampoline categories
4.3.3.1 General requirements
The construction of the trampoline shall ensure that during play (or movement of the trampoline) the
assembled joints cannot become dislodged.
NOTE This requirement can be fulfilled by the use of pit pins or bolts.
After being tested according to 6.4 (testing of the assembly), the legs and the frame shall remain in their initial
connection position without apparent movement.
The assembled joints of the trampoline and enclosure, if any, shall stay connected when tested according to
6.1.2 (enclosure and poles impact strength test).
4.3.3.2 Enclosures
The opening of the enclosure shall also allow access for an adult.
Any enclosure shall allow supervision of the child during play on any point of the periphery of the trampoline.
Access under the trampoline shall be free and the zone between the mat and ground shall not be enclosed.
No barrier shall be mounted around the trampoline frame.
It shall be possible to open the opening in the enclosure from the inside and from the outside independently.
The opening for access through any enclosure shall be easy to distinguish from the rest of the enclosure.
NOTE 1 EN 71–1:2014, A.33 contains Good practices for visibility and legibility for warnings. Some of the
recommendations given in this annex could also be applied for distinguishing the opening for access from the rest of the
enclosure.
If buckles are used for the opening, the opening force needed for opening each (single) buckle shall be 50 N
or less.
If a zip is used for the opening, the opening-direction the zip shall be from bottom to top.
The slider of any zip or any other means of opening shall be of a colour which contrasts with the colour of the
teeth and ribbons of the zip, unless a conspicuous handle of a different colour is attached to the slider.
NOTE 2 This requirement can be fulfilled by having a double-tagged slider on a zip-fastener.
The height of the enclosure shall be:
— at least 1,5 m for trampolines with a frame size of less than 2,5 m;
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— at least 1,8 m for trampolines with a frame size of 2,5 m or more.
When tested according to 6.4 (testing of the assembly), no element supporting the enclosure (e.g. poles,
liaison tubes, caps) shall dismantle.
4.4 Durability of materials (see A.4)
4.4.1 Metallic parts
This requirement does not apply to mini-trampolines (see 4.2 (trampoline categories)), if designed for indoor
use only, and not to stainless metals (aluminium alloy or copper or stainless steel).
When tested in accordance with 6.5.1 (durability test, metallic parts), all structural metallic parts as well as
metal fasteners and fixing mechanisms, coated or non-coated, shall present less than 1/10:th of red-rusted
surface area. White rust is accepted.
4.4.2 Non metallic parts
Before and after being tested according to 6.5.2 (durability test, non metallic parts), the outermost material of
the padding system for the frame and the material of the enclosure shall have a ‘maximum force’ (as defined
in EN ISO 13934-1) of at least 150 N. Before and after being tested according to 6.5.2 (durability test, non
metallic parts), the mat shall all retain at least 80 % of their maximum force (as defined in EN ISO 13934-1).
The requirement applies to two sets of test specimens (one in the warp and one in the weft direction) as
specified in EN ISO 13934-1.
4.5 Entrapment (see A.5)
4.5.1 Finger entrapment
This requirement applies to any rigid openings accessible during bouncing.
Accessible holes, slots and gaps in any rigid material that are within the reach of a child during use of the toy
when the body of the child is in a forced movement, shall not allow a 7 mm diameter rod to be inserted to a
depth of 10 mm or more, unless a 12 mm diameter rod can also be inserted.
If a trampoline is intended for children under 36 months, the accessible holes, slots or gaps in any rigid
material that are within the reach of a child during use of the toy when the body of the child is in a forced
movement, shall not allow a 5 mm diameter rod to be inserted to a depth of 10 mm or more unless a 12 mm
diameter rod can also be inserted.
4.5.2 Head and neck entrapment
Trampolines shall be constructed so that no openings create head and neck entrapment hazards either by
head first or feet first passage. When choosing materials, the manufacturer shall also take into account the
entrapment hazards that can occur due to distortion of material during use.
NOTE Hazardous situations in which this type of entrapment can be encountered include the following:
— completely bound openings through which a user can slide head first or feet first;
— partially bound or V-shaped openings;
— shearing and moving openings.
Any such openings shall comply with the following requirements:
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a) all accessible completely bound openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or
above any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall, if they allow passage of
probe C under a maximum force of 222 N, also allow passage of probe D under a maximum force of
222 N when tested according to EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.1 (head and neck entrapment in accessible
completely bound openings). The test probes shall be applied in the downward direction of the user (feet
first);
b) accessible rigid circular openings with a lower edge of
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 71-14:2012
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Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den häuslichen Gebrauch
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 14: Trampolines à usage familial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 71-14
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
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prEN 71-14
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EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2012
ICS
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den
häuslichen Gebrauch
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .4
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 General requirements .8
4.1 Assembly .8
4.2 Verification of the assembly .8
4.3 Trampoline categories .8
4.4 General elements of construction .8
4.5 Trampoline intended for children under 36 months .9
4.6 Durability of materials .9
4.6.1 Metallic parts in structural design .9
4.6.2 Textile parts .9
4.7 Entrapment . 10
4.7.1 General requirement for internal area inside any enclosure . 10
4.7.2 Finger entrapment . 10
4.7.3 Head and neck entrapment . 10
4.7.4 Foot entrapment . 11
4.7.5 General requirement for external area outside any enclosure . 11
4.8 Pinching and crushing hazards . 11
4.9 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts . 12
4.9.1 Sharp edges and sharp points . 12
4.9.2 Protruding parts . 12
4.10 Access devices . 12
4.11 Padding . 12
4.11.1 Padding coverage . 12
4.11.2 Padding impact test . 13
4.11.3 Protection of the poles . 13
4.11.4 Protection of the handrails (for mini-trampolines) . 13
4.12 Stability . 13
4.13 Strength . 14
4.13.1 Frame strength (rigid top of enclosure) . 14
4.13.2 Bed deflection and strength . 14
4.13.3 Enclosure strength . 14
4.14 Maximum deflection of the bed . 14
5 Warnings, markings, instructions for use and maintenance instructions . 15
5.1 General . 16
5.1.1 Warning regarding maximum user weight and indoor or outdoor use . 16
5.1.2 Warning regarding domestic use . 16
5.1.3 Warning regard trampolines not intended for children under 36 months . 16
5.2 Warnings and marking on the product . 17
5.2.1 General . 17
5.2.2 Marking of the centre of the mat . 17
5.3 Warnings and marking on the packaging . 17
5.4 Warnings and information in the instructions for use . 18
5.4.1 General . 18
5.4.2 Maintenance instructions . 18
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6 Test methods . 19
6.1 Impact tests . 19
6.1.1 Padding impact test (see 4.11.2) . 19
6.1.2 Enclosure and poles impact strength test (see 4.4 and 4.13.3) . 19
6.2 Strength and stability tests . 20
6.2.1 Vertical resistance of the enclosure (see 4.13.1) . 20
6.2.2 Frame strength and stability test (see 4.12 and 4.13) . 20
6.2.3 Bed deflection and strength test (see 4.11.1, 4.12 and 4.13.2) . 20
6.3 Verification of the assembly (see 4.2 and 4.4) . 21
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 22
A.1 General – TO BE COMPLETED . 22
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EC Directive 2009/48/EC – TO BE COMPLETED . 23
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Foreword
This document (prEN 71-14:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of toys”,
the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This standard is part of a series of standards for the safety of toys.
This European Standard constitutes the fourteenth part of the European Standard on safety of toys and
should be read in conjunction with Part 1 and Part 8.
EN 71, Safety of toys, consists of the following parts:
― Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
― Part 2: Flammability
― Part 3: Migration of certain elements
― Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
― Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
― Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods
― Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
― Part 9: Organic chemical compounds — Requirements
― Part 10: Organic chemical compounds — Sample preparation and extraction
― Part 11: Organic chemical compounds — Methods of analysis
― Part 12: N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
― Part 13: Olfactory board games, gustative board games, cosmetic kits and gustative kits
NOTE 1 In addition to the above parts of EN 71, the following guidance documents have been published: CEN Report,
CR 14379, Classification of toys – Guidelines; CEN Technical Report CEN/TR 15071, Safety of toys – National
translations of warnings and instructions for use in EN 71, and CEN Technical Report CEN/TR 15371, Safety of toys –
Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71-1, EN 71-2, and EN 71-8.
NOTE 2 Different legal requirements may exist in non-EU countries.
Introduction
This European Standard aims at reducing as far as possible those hazards which are not evident to users; it
does not cover inherent hazards that are obvious to children or the persons in charge of them. Assuming that
the toys are used in the intended manner, they should not present any further hazard to children for whom
they are intended. According to the Directive 2009/48/EC [1] “intended for use by” means that a parent or
supervisor shall reasonably be able to assume by virtue of the functions, dimensions and characteristics of a
toy that it is intended for use by children of the stated age group. Allowance should also be made for
foreseeable use, bearing in mind the behaviour of children who do not generally share the same degree of
care as the average adult user.
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As a general rule, toys are designed and manufactured for particular ages of children. Their characteristics are
related to the age and stage of development of the children, and their use presupposes certain aptitudes.
Accidents are frequently due to a toy either being given to a child for whom it is not intended, or being used for
a purpose other than that for which it was designed. Great care should therefore be taken when choosing a
toy or game; account should be taken of the mental and physical development of the child who will be using it.
The requirements of this European Standard do not release parents or carers from their responsibility of
watching over the child while he or she is playing.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for domestic trampolines, their means of
access and their enclosures (surrounds), intended for outdoor use by one person at a time.
This European Standard also specifies requirements and test methods for small (mini) trampolines, intended
for children with a body mass of 25 kg or less, which are intended to be used indoors or outdoors.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219
floating inflatable trampolines, covered by EN 15649
trampolines used in public playgrounds
inclined mat trampolines
inflatable trampolines
fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use
trampolines with additional features, e.g. tents.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1:2011, Safety of toys Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-8:2011, Safety of toys Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
EN 13219:2008, Gymnastic equipment Trampolines Functional and safety requirements, test methods
EN 913:2008, Gymnastic equipment General safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests
EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles Tensile properties of fabrics Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method
EN ISO 4892-3, Plastics Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
access device
equipment used for access to, or egress from, the bed of a trampoline including, but not limited to, ladders
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bed
predominantly flexible surface which the user contacts in the course of bouncing on the trampoline
Note 1 to entry: A bed is commonly referred to as a mat.
3.3
bouncing
action considered as normal use of a trampoline consisting of continuous, vertical jumping in which each
landing is in close proximity to the previous landing
3.4
enclosure
surround of the trampoline, designed to provide a flexible barrier (constraint) to prevent the user of the
trampoline from falling off the bed or frame
3.5
enclosure height
distance from the surface of the bed to the lowest point of the brim of the enclosure
3.6
frame
construction of rigid supportive materials from which the bed is suspended
Note 1 to entry: A frame is sometimes referred to as a suspension frame.
3.7
padding
shock-attenuating protective system attached to the frame to cover, as a minimum, the frame and the
suspension system
3.8
legs
part of the framework, constructed of rigid materials which support the frame
3.9
maximum user weight
mass, in kilograms, indicated by the manufacturer as the maximum ‘weight’ of a user
3.10
suspension system
mechanism that supports the bed, consisting of flexible devices that connect the bed to the frame
Note 1 to entry: Steel extension springs are a typical example of a suspension system (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 — Example of a suspension system
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4 General requirements
4.1 Assembly
Trampolines shall be accompanied by detailed assembly instructions.
The assembly instructions shall indicate that an adult shall assemble the trampoline and check it before use.
Trampolines shall be assembled using self-locking mechanisms which, to avoid unintentional disassembling
due to dynamic forces during use, may include spring washers and/or self-locking nuts.
4.2 Verification of the assembly
After being tested according to 6.3 (verification of the assembly), the legs and the frame shall remain in their
initial connection position without apparent movement.
4.3 Trampoline categories
Trampolines shall comply with the size, height and maximum user weight requirements for one of the
trampoline categories specified in Table 1.
Table 1 — Trampoline size, height and maximum user weight requirements
Trampoline category
Mini-trampoline Medium trampoline Large trampoline
Size < 1 500 mm ≥ 1 500 mm, < 2 500 mm ≥ 2 500 mm
Maximum frame height 350 mm 600 mm 1 000 mm
Minimum enclosure height 1 500 mm (if any) 1 500 mm 1 800 mm
Maximum user weight 25 kg Manufacturer defined (kg)
NOTE 1 A trampoline with a maximum size of less than 2 500 mm and a frame height exceeding 600 mm is classified
as a large trampoline.
NOTE 2 Size is determined as the longest single measure of the trampoline from one external edge of the frame to
another external edge of the frame (maximum dimension), for example the diameter of a circular trampoline or the
diagonal length of a rectangular trampoline.
NOTE 3 A mini-trampoline could be designed for either indoor or outdoor use. Medium and large trampolines are
designed for outdoor use only
4.4 General elements of construction
The construction of the trampoline shall ensure that during play (or movement of the trampoline) the
assembled joints cannot become dislodged.
NOTE This requirement can be achieved by the use of pit pins or bolts.
The assembled joints of the trampoline and enclosure shall stay connected when tested according to 6.1.2
(enclosure and poles impact strength test).
Indoor trampolines (mini-trampolines) (see Table 1) shall be provided with non-slip feet. Such trampolines
shall not slip when tested according to EN 13219:2008, 5.2 (Testing of stability and antislip).
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Words in italics are defined in Clause 3 (Terms and definitions). Additional information on the background and rationale for various
requirements is given in Annex A.
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Medium and large trampolines (see Table 1) shall be equipped with an enclosure but shall not be equipped
with a handrail.
Mini-trampolines (see Table 1) may be equipped with handrails to assist the balance of the user.
If a mini-trampoline is equipped with a handrail, it shall not be equipped with an enclosure.
Any enclosure shall be made of a material which allows supervision of the child during play.
The access through any enclosure shall have a contrasting colour.
The opening shall be easily operable.
If a "zip" is used for the opening, the zip shall be from bottom to top.
The slider of the zip shall not be of the same colour as the teeth and ribbons of the zip, unless a conspicuous
handle of a different colour is attached to the slider.
In order to allow opening of the enclosure from the inside and outside independently, the zip fasteners of the
opening shall have a double-tagged slider.
The opening of the enclosure shall also allow access for an adult.
The height of the enclosure shall as a minimum be:
bed diameter of less than 2,5 m: minimum 1,5 m;
bed diameter of 2,5 m or more: minimum 1,8 m;
When tested according to 6.4 (verification of the assembly), no element supporting the enclosure (e.g. poles,
liaison tubes, caps) shall dismantle.
4.5 Trampoline intended for children under 36 months
Trampolines intended for children under 36 months, and their enclosures, if any, shall also comply with EN 71-
1, 5.1 (toys intended for children under 36 months, general requirements).
4.6 Durability of materials
4.6.1 Metallic parts in structural design
This requirement does not apply to mini-trampolines if designed for indoor use according to the
manufacturer's specification.
When tested with a 5 % neutral salt spray according to EN ISO 9227 for a duration of 72 hours, all structural
metallic parts, coated or non-coated, shall present a surface aspect with less than 8 % red-rusted surface.
This requirement also applies to fasteners and fixing mechanisms.
4.6.2 Textile parts
The outermost material of the padding system for the frame, the material of the bed and the material of the
enclosure shall maintain 80 % of their initial tensile strength according to EN ISO 13934-1 after exposure to
light and UV, according to ISO 4892-3, for a minimum period of 400 h.
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4.7 Entrapment
4.7.1 General requirement for internal area inside any enclosure
When installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, trampolines and their enclosures, if any, shall
comply with the relevant requirements of EN 71-8, 4.3 "Entrapment".
4.7.2 Finger entrapment
This requirement applies to any material of the trampoline situated more than 600 mm above the bed surface.
Trampolines shall be constructed so that hazardous situations in which entrapment can occur are not created.
Accessible holes, slots and gaps in any rigid material that are within the reach of a child during use of the toy
when the body of the child is in a forced movement, shall not allow a 7 mm diameter rod to be inserted to a
depth of 10 mm or more, unless a 12 mm diameter rod can also be inserted.
If a trampoline is intended for children under 36 months, the accessible holes, slots or gaps in any rigid
material that are within the reach of a child during use of the toy when the body of the child is in a forced
movement, shall not allow a 5 mm diameter rod to be inserted to a depth of 10 mm or more unless a 12 mm
diameter rod can also be inserted.
4.7.3 Head and neck entrapment
Trampolines shall be constructed so that no openings create head and neck entrapment hazards either by
head first or feet first passage.
NOTE Hazardous situations in which this type of entrapment can be encountered include the following:
completely bound openings through which a user can slide head first or feet first;
partially bound or V-shaped openings; and
shearing and moving openings.
When choosing materials, the manufacturer shall take into account the entrapment hazards that can occur
due to distortion of material during use.
All flexible accessible completely bound openings (except the opening of the enclosure) with a lower
edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or above any other surface which is of such a size that it
will support a child, shall not allow passage of probe C under a force of 222 N (for probe C, see EN
71-8:2011, Figure 17)
All rigid accessible completely bound openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the
ground, or above any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall, if they
allow passage of probe C, also allow passage of probe D (see EN 71-8:2011, Figure 18) when tested
according to EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.1 (head and neck entrapment in accessible completely bound
openings).
Accessible rigid circular openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or above
any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall not have an internal
diameter between 130 mm and 230 mm.
Accessible completely bound openings that allow the free passage of probe C, when tested
according to EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.1 (hand and neck entrapment in accessible completely bound
openings), shall have no parts that converge in the downward direction at an angle of less than 60° if
the lower edge is 600 mm or more above the ground (V-shaped opening).
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Partially bound and V-shaped openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or
above any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall be constructed so
that either
the opening is not accessible as defined in EN 71-8:2011, Figure 20, when tested according to EN
71-8:2011, 6.5.2.3 a) (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped openings); or
the tip of template E (see EN 71-8:2011, Figure 19) contacts the base of the opening, when tested
according to EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.2.3 b) (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped
openings).
4.7.4 Foot entrapment
Surfaces intended for standing, running or walking shall not contain any gaps likely to cause foot or leg
entrapment. There shall be no gaps greater than 30 mm measured in one direction (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Measurement of surface gap on running and walking levels
4.7.5 General requirement for external area outside any enclosure
In addition to the requirements in 4.3 (trampoline categories) the following applies for the external area:
The zone between the bed and ground shall not be enclosed.
4.8 Pinching and crushing hazards
Springs shall not present a pinching or crushing hazard for fingers during use of the trampoline.
NOTE This requirement can be fulfilled by making the springs inaccessible during bouncing or by using elastic
materials other than springs.
When the trampoline is loaded at the geometric centre of the bed with a mass equal to 2,5 times the maximum
user weight, spiral springs shall not be accessible if the gap between two consecutive spirals is greater than 3
mm in any position of use in the most onerous condition (load of the user).
In the case of a mini-trampoline the most onerous condition is a maximum load of 62,5 kg.
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4.9 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts
4.9.1 Sharp edges and sharp points
After assembly in accordance with the instructions, there shall be no sharp edges or sharp points on the
accessible parts of the trampoline when tested according to EN 71-1:2011, 8.11 (sharpness of edges) and
8.12 (sharpness of points).
4.9.2 Protruding parts
Protruding parts on trampolines and enclosure
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