ASTM F1975-02

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1975 – 02
Standard Specification for
Nonpowered Bicycle Trailers Designed for Human
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Passengers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1975; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Title 16, CFR 1500.3(c)(6)(vi) Flame Testing
Title 16, CFR 1500.44 Flammability
1.1 This specification covers nonpowered trailers intended
Title 16, CFR 1500.48 Sharp Points
to be pulled behind bicycles in order to transport one or two
Title 16, CFR 1500.49 Sharp Edges
children with accessory loads with a maximum weight of 45.4
Title 16, CFR 1501 Small Parts
kg (100 lb). It includes test methods for confirming that this
Title 16, CFR 1303 Lead in Coatings
specification is satisfied.
Title 16, CFR 1512 Requirements for Bicycles, Sections:
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
1512.18(n), Reflector Test
standard. The units given in parentheses are for information
only.
3. Terminology
1.3 The following caveat pertains only to the test methods
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
portion, Section 5, of this specification: This standard does not
3.1.1 backrest, n—thesegmentoftheseatthatisdesignedto
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
support the occupant’s back. This may or may not include
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
support for the upper body, including the head and neck.
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
3.1.2 bicycle trailer (trailer), n—a transporting device de-
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
signed to provide a restrained seating position to one or more
use.
occupants, with fastening arrangements for attaching the de-
2. Referenced Documents vice, and towing it, behind a bicycle.
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3.1.3 hard horizontal surface, n—a surface, perpendicular
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to the direction of gravity, such as level ground or building
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
floor, whose surface is either concrete, pavement, or similar
D 1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
rigid material whose deflection, while carrying the weight of a
D 4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
fully loaded trailer, does not exceed 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) from the
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
unloaded horizontal plane at any point.
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
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3.1.4 normal use, n—applications described as intended use
of Nonmetallic Materials (Discontinued 2001)
4 for the product found within the manufacturer’s instructional
2.2 ANSI Standard:
literature.
ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels
5 3.1.5 normal use temperatures, n—temperature range
2.3 Federal Standards:
within which it should be anticipated that the trailer may be
Title 16, CFR 1500.3(b)(4)(i) Hazardous Substance
used to transport children. The range is from –7 6 2°C to +50
6 2°C.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
3.1.6 occupant, n—a child or person who is restrained in a
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.10 on
seated position inside the trailer and whose skills do not
Bicycles.
contribute to the overall operation and performance of the
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as F 1975 – 99. Last previous edition F 1975 – 00.
vehicle.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.7 restrain, v—to prevent the occupant(s) of the trailer
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
from leaving the seated position on the seat of the trailer by
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
means of a restraint system (designed by the manufacturer)
the ASTM website.
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Withdrawn.
when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
3.1.8 rider, n—a person whose skills contribute to the
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
5 overall operation and performance of the vehicle.
Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.
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3.1.9 seated height space, n—a dimension of space that is strength test with increasing load until failure.
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