ASTM F1988-99(2004)

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Designation: F 1988 – 99 (Reapproved 2004)
Standard Performance Requirements for
Plastic Chaise Lounges, With or Without Moving Arms, With
Adjustable Backs, for Outdoor Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1988; 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 3.1.1 plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs, n—for
the purposes of these requirements, a molded, upright piece of
1.1 These performance requirements establish nationally
furniture with arms, intended for seating one person, having a
recognized performance requirements for Class A (residential)
seat height not less than 9 in. (229 mm) and not greater than 15
and Class B (nonresidential) plastic chaise lounges, with or
in. (381 mm) with the seat and back in the most upright
without moving arms, with adjustable backs, intended for
position; having a seat width not less than 22 in. (559 mm) and
outdoor use.
not greater than 27 in. (686 mm); and having an overall length
1.2 The performance requirements are not applicable to
not less than 70 in. (1778 mm) and not greater than 78 in. (1981
upholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.
mm) (see Fig. 1).
1.3 These performance requirements cover the performance
3.1.1.1 Discussion—These requirements are applicable to
of the product regarding aspects of outdoor weathering, impact,
folding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs (see Fig.
static load for seat and back, and arm testing.
2), non-folding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs
1.4 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics as
(see Fig. 3), and solid stacking plastic chaise lounges with
long as the performance requirements are met.
adjustable backs (see Fig. 4).
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.1.2 Discussion—Class A (residential) plastic chaise
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
lounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer around
only.
the house.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1.3 Discussion—Class B (nonresidential) plastic chaise
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
lounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer in all
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
other areas, including those defined as Class A.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents 4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overall
2 usability and stability of chairs in an environment simulating
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the conditions of use.
D 638 Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces:
D 2565 Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
4.2.1 Smooth surfaces such as linoleum, wet pool decks,
tended for Outdoor Applications
etc. The glass testing base (see Fig. 5) is used to simulate this
D 4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
surface.
G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
4.2.2 Rough surfaces such as wooden decks, outdoor natural
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
surfaces, etc. The plywood testing base (see Fig. 6) is used to
of Nonmetallic Materials
simulate this surface.
3. Terminology
5. Apparatus
3.1 Definitions:
5.1 Plastic Chaise Lounges, with or without moving arms,
with adjustable backs, which have been inspected and met a
These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-
manufacturers internal quality standards.
tee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.2 One-Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,16in. 6 0.2
F15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.
Current edition approved June 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally in. (406 mm 6 4 mm) in diameter, which shall be measured
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 1988 – 99.
prior to testing to determine stretching, having a total measure-
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ment not to exceed 17.5 in. (445 mm) in diameter when filled
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with steel or lead shot 0.09 to 0.12 in. (2.3 to 3.0 mm) in
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
diameter) to a total weight of 150 6 1.5-lb (681 6 0.7-kg). The
Withdrawn.
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F 1988 – 99 (2004)
FIG. 3 Non-folding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable Back
NOTE 1—
a = seat height with the chaise lounge seat and back in the most upright
position,
b = seat width,
c = overall length,
d = the geometric center is at the center of these points and sides of leg
rest, and
e = the geometric center is at the center of these points and sides of seat.
FIG. 1 Measurements of a Plastic Chaise Lounge
FIG. 4 Solid Stacking Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable
Back
5.3 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical to
the bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition to
the bag of 100 6 1.0-lb (45.4 6 0.45-kg) of either (1)
additional steel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights evenly
distributed on top of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of
250 6 2.5-lb (114 6 1.1-kg).
5.4 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical to
the bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition to
the bag of 150 6 1.5-lb (68 6 0.7-kg) of either (1) additional
steel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights distributed evenly on
top of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 300 6 3-lb
(136 6 1.4-kg)
5.5 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical to
the bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition to
FIG. 2 Folding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable Back
the bag of 250 6 2.5-lb (114 6 1.1-kg) of either (1) additional
steel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights distributed evenly on
bag shall be fitted with a safety cable to prevent it from hitting top of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 400 6 4-lb
the glass testing base but should not interfere with the test. (182 6 1.8-kg).
F 1988 – 99 (2004)
NOTE 1—
A = poly(methyl methacrylate) 0.25 6 0.03 in. (6 6 0.1 mm) thickness,
B = AC exterior glue fir plywood 0.75 6 0.1 in. (19 6 2 mm) or greater
thickness,
3 3
C = polypropylene microfoam 0.76 0.01 lb/ft (11 6 0.2 kg/m ) density
and 0.13 6 0.01 in. (3 6 0.03 mm) thickness, and
D = glass/tempered 0.38 6 0.04 in. (10 6 0.1 mm) thickness.
NOTE 2—A, B,C, and D are sheets roughly 48 in. (1219 mm) on a side
or greater to accommodate the length of the chaise lounge.
FIG. 5 Glass Testing Base
FIG. 7 Back Weight Apron
NOTE 1—
A = poly(methyl methacrylate) 0.25 6 0.03 in. (6 6 0.1 mm) thickness,
and
B = AC exterior glue fir plywood 0.75 6 0.1 in. (19 6 2 mm) or greater
thickness.
NOTE 2—A and B are sheets roughly 48 in. (1219 mm) on a side or
greater to accommodate the length of the chaise lounge.
FIG. 6 Plywood Testing Base
5.6 Glass Testing Base, as described in Fig. 5.
5.7 Plywood Testing Base, as described in Fig. 6.
5.8 Back Weight Apron, one heavy-weight canvas or leather
NOTE 1—
apron, 19 6 0.2 in. (483 6 4.8 mm) in width and 28 6 0.3 in.
A = block, and
(711 6 7.1 mm) in length, having six pockets, (6 6 0.6 in. (152
B = application of block to plastic chaise lounge.
6 1.5 mm) in width and 10 6 0.1 in. (254 6 2.5 mm) in
FIG. 8 250 lb Arm Testing Block
height, having appropriate straps, clips or clamps to hold the
apron in place (see Fig. 7).
5.9 250 Lb. Arm Testing Block, one block of suitable
6 2.5-lb (114 6 1.1-kg). The base of the block shall be 12 6
material such as wood or metal, 42 6 0.4 in. (1067 6 10.7
0.1 in. (305 6 3.1 m) at the center, with the sides at a 15° angle
mm) in length and 7.0 6 0.7 in. (178 6 1.8 mm) in height and
(see Fig. 8).
4.0 6 10.4 in. (102 6 1.0 mm) in width, having additional
5.10 Steel or Lead Shot, Six 25-lb (11-kg) bags.
weights or supporting structure to obtain a total weight of 250
The 250-lb weight of the arm block may also be achieved by use of a
combination of a block of the dimensions as described above, and the use of the
force of an air cylinder to achieve a total applied weight of 250-lb.
No. 2 to No. 8 shot, as normally purchased at a sporting goods store.
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6. Conditioning 8.4.8 Position the chaise lounge on the plywood testing base
(see Fig. 6) and as near as possible to the center of the plywood
6.1 Precondition all plastic chaise lounges for a minimum of
with back locked in most forward position.
48 h at 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C) and a relative humidity of 50
8.4.9 Repeat steps 8.4.2-8.4.7
6 15 % and test subsequently under the same conditions.
8.5 Static Load Test for Back
8.5.1 Position the chaise lounge on the glass testing base
7. General Requirements
(see Fig. 5) as near as possible to the center of the glass, with
7.1 All plastic chaise lounges meeting the performance
the back resting in the further reclining position.
requirements shall be made from polymeric materials that meet
8.5.2 Apply the 150 6 1.5-lb. (68 6 0.7-kg) bag as a
the requirements for outdoor weathering in Section 8 for Class
counterbalance load at a speed not to exceed 6 in. (152 mm)/s
A (residential) or Section 9 for Class B (nonresidential).
to the geometrical center of the seat. Allow the weight to
remain on the seat for the duration of the static load test for
8. Test Procedure-Class A (residential)
back.
8.1 Initial Inspection—Inspect each chaise lounge thor-
8.5.3 Attach the back weight apron to the back (see Fig. 7).
oughly for breaks, fractures, cracks, or other structural damage
Place a 25-lb (11-kg) bag of steel or lead shot in each of the six
prior to testing. Any chaise lounges exhibiting structural
pockets, starting from the lower left pocket, and ending with
dam
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