ASTM F1988-99

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Designation: F 1988 – 99
Standard Performance Requirements for
Plastic Chaise Lounges, With or Without Moving Arms, With
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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.
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1. Scope of Nonmetallic Materials
1.1 These performance requirements establish nationally
3. Terminology
recognized performance requirements for Class A (residential)
3.1 Definitions:
and Class B (nonresidential) plastic chaise lounges, with or
3.1.1 plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs, n—for
without moving arms, with adjustable backs, intended for
the purposes of these requirements, a molded, upright piece of
outdoor use.
furniture with arms, intended for seating one person, having a
1.2 The performance requirements are not applicable to
seat height not less than 9 in. (229 mm) and not greater than 15
upholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.
in. (381 mm) with the seat and back in the most upright
1.3 These performance requirements cover the performance
position; having a seat width not less than 22 in. (559 mm) and
of the product regarding aspects of outdoor weathering, impact,
not greater than 27 in. (686 mm); and having an overall length
static load for seat and back, and arm testing.
not less than 70 in. (1778 mm) and not greater than 78 in. (1981
1.4 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics as
mm) (see Fig. 1).
long as the performance requirements are met.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—These requirements are applicable to
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
folding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs (see Fig.
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
2), non-folding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs
only.
(see Fig. 3), and solid stacking plastic chaise lounges with
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
adjustable backs (see Fig. 4).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.1.2 Discussion—Class A (residential) plastic chaise
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
lounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer around
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the house.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1.3 Discussion—Class B (nonresidential) plastic chaise
2. Referenced Documents lounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer in all
other areas, including those defined as Class A.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D 638 Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
4. Significance and Use
D 2565 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc-Type Light-
4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overall
Exposure Apparatus With and Without Water for Exposure
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of Plastics
the conditions of use.
D 4329 Practice for Operating Light and Water Apparatus
4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces:
(Fluorescent UV and Condensation Type) for Exposure of
4 4.2.1 Smooth surfaces such as linoleum, wet pool decks,
Plastics
etc. The glass testing base (see Fig. 5) is used to simulate this
D 5033 Guide for the Development of Standards Relating to
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the Proper Use of Recycled Plastics
4.2.2 Rough surfaces such as wooden decks, outdoor natural
G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
surfaces, etc. The plywood testing base (see Fig. 6) is used to
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
simulate this surface.
5. Apparatus
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These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit- 5.1 Plastic Chaise Lounges, with or without moving arms,
tee F-15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
with adjustable backs, which have been inspected and met a
F15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.
manufacturers internal quality standards.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1999. Published September 1999.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 08.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 08.03. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 14.02.
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F 1988 – 99
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 c
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