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Designation:F1988–99(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.
e NOTE—Editorial changes made throughout in July 2004.
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
oftheproductregardingaspectsofoutdoorweathering,impact,
not greater than 27 in. (686 mm); and having an overall length
static load for seat and back, and arm testing.
notlessthan70in.(1778mm)andnotgreaterthan78in.(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
2 other areas, including those defined as Class A.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 638 Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
4. Significance and Use
D 2565 Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overall
tended for Outdoor Applications
usability and stability of chairs in an environment simulating
D 4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
the conditions of use.
G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces:
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
4.2.1 Smooth surfaces such as linoleum, wet pool decks,
etc. The glass testing base (see Fig. 5) is used to simulate this
These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
surface.
tee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
4.2.2 Roughsurfacessuchaswoodendecks,outdoornatural
F15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.
surfaces, etc. The plywood testing base (see Fig. 6) is used to
Current edition approved June 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 1988 – 99.
simulate this surface.
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FIG. 2 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
5. Apparatus
5.1 Plastic Chaise Lounges, with or without moving arms,
with adjustable backs, which have been inspected and met a
manufacturers internal quality standards.
5.2 One-Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,16in. 60.2
in. (406 mm 6 5.1 mm) in diameter, which shall be measured
prior to testing to determine stretching, having a total measure-
ment not to exceed 17.5 in. (445 mm) in diameter when filled
with steel or lead shot 0.09 to 0.12 in. (2.3 to 3.0 mm) in
diameter) to a total weight of 150 6 1.5-lb (68 6 0.7-kg). The
bag shall be fitted with a safety cable to prevent it from hitting
FIG. 3 Non-folding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable Back
the glass testing base but should not interfere with the test.
5.3 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical to
the bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition to
5.4 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical to
the bag of 100 6 1.0-lb (45 6 0.5-kg) of either (1) additional
the bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition to
steel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights evenly distributed on
the bag of 150 6 1.5-lb (68 6 0.7-kg) of either (1) additional
top of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 250 6 2.5-lb
(113 6 1.1-kg).
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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. 4 Solid Stacking Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable
FIG. 6 Plywood Testing Base
Back
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
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 3.0-lb
(136 6 1.4-kg)
5.9 250 Lb. (114 kg) Arm Testing Block, one block of
5.5 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical to
suitable material such as wood or metal, 42 6 0.4 in. (1067 6
the bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition to
10.7 mm) in length and 7.0 6 0.7 in. (178 6 1.8 mm) in height
the bag of 250 6 2.5-lb (113 6 1.1-kg) of either (1) additional
and 4.0 6 10.4 in. (102 6 1.0 mm) in width, having additional
steel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights distributed evenly on
weights or supporting structure to obtain a total weight of 250
top of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 400 6 4-lb
6 2.5-lb (114 6 1.1-kg). The base of the block shall be 12 6
(181 6 1.8-kg).
0.1 in. (305 6 3.1 mm) at the center, with the sides at a 15°
5.6 Glass Testing Base, as described in Fig. 5.
angle (see Fig. 8).
5.7 Plywood Testing Base, as described in Fig. 6.
5.10 Steel or Lead Shot, Six25 61-lb(11 60.5-kg)bags.
5.8 Back Weight Apron, one heavy-weight canvas or leather
apron, 19 6 0.2 in. (483 6 5.1 mm) in width and 28 6 0.3 in.
(711 67.6mm)inlength,havingsixpockets,(6 60.6in.(152
The 250-lb weight of the arm block may also be achieved by use of a
6 15.2 mm) in width and 10 6 0.1 in. (254 6 2.5 mm) in
combination of a block of the dimensions as described above, and the use of the
height, having appropriate straps, clips or clamps to hold the
force of an air cylinder to achieve a total applied weight of 250-lb.
apron in place (see Fig. 7). No. 2 to No. 8 shot, as normally purchased at a sporting goods store.
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with Cycle A of Practice D 4329, using UVB313 bulbs; or (4)
2000 h in accordance with Cycle A of Practice D 4329, using
UVA-340 bulbs. For Practice D 2565 or Practice G 23, the test
cycle shall consist of 102 min of light followed by 18 min of
lightandspray.ForPracticeD 4329,thetestcycleshallconsist
of8hof light followed by4hor dark with condensation. If
Practice G 23, is used, the blackbody temperature shall be 145
6 5°F (63° 6 3°C).
8.4 Static Load Test for Seat:
8.4.1 Position the chaise lounge on the glass testing base
(see Fig. 5) as near as possible to the center of the glass, with
back locked in most forward position.
8.4.2 Apply the 300 6 3-lb (136 6 1.4-kg) bag at a speed
not to exceed 6 in. (152 mm)/s to the geometrical center of the
seat.
8.4.3 Withdraw the weight from the seat after 10 61s.
8.4.4 Allow 10 6 1 s of recovery time.
8.4.5 Repeat 8.4.2-8.4.4 eight additional times.
8.4.6 Repeat 8.4.2 one time, allowing the weight to remain
NOTE 1—
on the seat for 30 min 6 10 s, and then withdraw the weight
A = block, and
B = application of block to plastic chaise lounge.
from the seat.
FIG. 8 250 lb Arm Testing Block
8.4.7 Observe and report any breaks, cracks, fractures, or
other structural damage.
8.4.8 Positionthechaiseloungeontheplywoodtestingbase
6. Conditioning
(seeFig.6)andasnearaspossibletothecenteroftheplywood
6.1 Preconditionallplasticchaiseloungesforaminimumof
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
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