SIST EN 71-14:2019

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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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: EN 71-14:2018
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 71-14
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes EN 71-14:2014+A1:2017
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 5 October 2018.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Trampoline categories . 10
5 General requirements . 11
5.1 Exemptions from certain requirements in EN 71-1 (see A.2) . 11
5.2 General requirements for the trampoline construction (see A.3) . 11
5.2.1 Requirements for mini-trampolines (see Clause 4) . 11
5.2.2 Requirements for medium and large trampolines (see Clause 4) . 12
5.2.3 Requirements for all trampoline categories . 13
5.3 Durability of materials (see A.4) . 14
5.3.1 Metallic parts . 14
5.3.2 Non-metallic parts . 14
5.4 Entrapment (see A.5) . 15
5.4.1 Finger entrapment . 15
5.4.2 Head and neck entrapment . 15
5.4.3 Foot entrapment . 16
5.5 Pinching and crushing hazards (see 7.7 and A.6) . 16
5.6 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts . 16
5.6.1 General . 16
5.6.2 Sharp edges and sharp points . 16
5.6.3 Protruding parts . 17
5.7 Access devices . 17
5.8 Padding (see 7.7 and A.7) . 17
5.8.1 Padding coverage . 17
5.8.2 Impact resistance of the frame padding and the suspension system . 18
5.8.3 Protection of the poles . 18
5.8.4 Protection of the handrails (for mini-trampolines) . 18
5.9 Strength (see A.8) . 18
5.9.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure . 18
5.9.2 Frame strength . 18
5.9.3 Dynamic strength of enclosures . 18
5.9.4 Strength of the fixations of the padding to the frame . 18
5.9.5 Static strength of access devices . 18
5.9.6 Strength of mat, suspension system and frame. 18
5.10 Mat deflection (see A.9) . 18
5.10.1 Non-buried trampolines . 18
5.10.2 Buried trampolines . 19
5.11 Stability . 19
5.12 Tool for assessing a correct hole depth for buried trampolines . 19
6 Warnings, markings and instructions (see A.10) . 19
6.1 Warnings . 19
6.1.1 General . 19
6.1.2 Warning regarding domestic use . 19
6.1.3 Warning regarding trampolines not intended for children under 36 months . 19
6.2 Warnings and markings on the product (see A.10) . 20
6.2.1 General . 20
6.2.2 Marking of the centre of the mat . 20
6.3 Warnings and markings on the packaging . 21
6.4 Warnings and information in the instructions for use . 22
6.4.1 Warnings . 22
6.4.2 Information . 23
6.4.3 Assembly and maintenance instructions . 23
7 Test methods . 24
7.1 Dynamic tests . 24
7.1.1 Padding impact test (see 5.8.2) . 24
7.1.2 Enclosure and poles impact strength test (see 5.2.3.1 and 5.9.3) . 24
7.2 Strength . 26
7.2.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure (see 5.9.1) . 26
7.2.2 Frame strength (see 5.9.2) . 27
7.2.3 Strength test of mat, suspension system and frame (see 5.9.6) . 29
7.2.4 Strength of the padding fixations to the frame (see 5.9.4) . 29
7.2.5 Static strength of access devices (see 5.9.5). 29
7.3 Stability (see 5.11) . 29
7.3.1 Stability of the frame . 29
7.3.2 Enclosure and poles impact stability test . 30
7.4 Testing of the assembly (see 5.2.3.1 and 5.2.3.2) . 31
7.5 Durability tests (see 5.3) . 32
7.5.1 Metallic parts (see 5.3.1) . 32
7.5.2 Non-metallic parts . 32

7.6 Mat deflection test (see 5.10) . 33
7.6.1 Buried trampolines . 33
7.6.2 Non-buried trampolines . 33
7.7 Test for padding and pinching and crushing hazards (see 5.5 and 5.8.1) . 35
7.8 Test for retaining wall system (see 5.2.2.3) . 35
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 36
A.1 Scope (see Clause 1) . 36
A.2 General (see 5.1 and 5.2.3) . 36
A.3 Enclosure and soft surface (see 5.2) . 37
A.4 Durability of materials (see 5.3) . 38
A.5 Entrapment (see 5.4) . 39
A.6 Pinching and crushing hazards (see 5.5) . 39
A.7 Padding (see 5.8) . 39
A.8 Strength test (see 5.9) . 39
A.9 Mat deflection (see 5.10). 40
A.10 Warnings and markings on the product (see 6.2) . 41
A.11 Skirt to prevent children, animals or objects to end up under the mat . 41
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
the previous version . 42
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC aimed to be covered . 44
Bibliography . 45

European foreword
This document (EN 71-14:2018) 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 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2019.
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 supersedes EN 71-14:2014+A1:2017.
This document has been prepared under mandate M/445 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 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 (all parts), Safety of toys — Interpretations.
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 organisations 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, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for trampolines for domestic use, their access
devices and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use by one person at a time.
The scope of this document excludes:
— trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219:2008;
— floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN ISO 25649:2017 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, basketball hoop.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. 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+A1:2018, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-8:2018, Safety of toys — Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
EN 913:2008, Gymnastic equipment — General safety requirements and test methods
EN 1176-1:2017, Playground equipment and surfacing — Part 1: General safety requirements and test
methods
EN 13219:2008, Gymnastic equipment — Trampolines — Functional and safety requirements, test
methods
EN ISO 4892-3:2016, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 3: Fluorescent UV
lamps (ISO 4892-3:2016)
EN ISO 9227:2017, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2017)
EN ISO 13934-1:2013, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force
and elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1:2013)
EN ISO 25649:2017 (all parts), Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water (ISO 25649:2017)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia. available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
access device
equipment used for access to, or egress from, the mat of a trampoline including, but not limited to,
ladders
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
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: See Figure 2 for an example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat.

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
5 padding
6 jumping area
Figure 2 — Example of trampoline frame and mat
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: See Figure 2 for an example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat.
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: See Figure 2 for an example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat.
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.
3.11
buried trampoline
trampoline which according to the manufacturer's instructions requires a hole to be dug as part of the
installation process
3.12
raised buried trampoline
buried trampoline with the frame levelled above the ground
3.13
ground-levelled trampoline
buried trampoline with the frame levelled with the ground
3.14
non-buried trampoline
trampoline which according to the manufacturer's instructions does not require a hole to be dug as part
of the installation process
3.15
skirt
device intended to prevent the user to enter the area below the trampoline
3.16
jumping area
area of the mat accessible for bouncing
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2 for an example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat.
3.17
collapse
sudden or unexpected folding of a structure
[SOURCE: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 3.12]
4 Trampoline categories
Trampolines shall be classified by the frame size, maximum user weight and frame height according to
Table 1.
Table 1 — Trampoline frame size, frame height and maximum user weight
Mini Medium Large
Frame size < 1 500 < 2 500 ≥ 2 500
in mm
Maximum user weight ≤ 25 ≤ 50 Manufacturer defined
in kg
Frame height of non- < 350 < 500 ≥ 500
buried trampolines
in mm
The frame size for a circular trampoline is equal to the diameter (see Figure 2) 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.
5 General requirements
5.1 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+A1:2018, 4.7);
— points and metallic wires (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 4.8);
— protruding parts (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 4.9);
— toys which a child can enter (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 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 (see 5.6.2, sharp edges and sharp points and 5.6.3) which is why the
corresponding requirements of EN 71–1 do not apply to trampolines (for children of 36 months and over).
5.2 General requirements for the trampoline construction (see A.3)
5.2.1 Requirements for mini-trampolines (see Clause 4)
Mini-trampolines shall be provided with anti-slip feet. Such trampolines shall not slip when tested
according to EN 13219:2008, 5.2.
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 5.2.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
5.2.2 Requirements for medium and large trampolines (see Clause 4)
5.2.2.1 Non-buried trampolines
Non-buried large trampolines shall have a frame height of ≥ 500 mm.
Non-buried medium and large trampolines shall be equipped with an enclosure but shall not be
equipped with a handrail.
NOTE See 5.2.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
5.2.2.2 Raised buried trampolines
Raised buried medium and large trampolines shall be equipped with an enclosure but shall not be
equipped with a handrail.
NOTE See 5.2.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
If any part of a raised buried trampoline is located below ground level a retaining wall system as
specified in 5.2.2.3 shall be provided.
5.2.2.3 Ground-levelled trampolines
The frame of ground-levelled trampolines shall be levelled with the ground. A tolerance of ± 50 mm is
acceptable.
Ground-levelled medium and large trampolines shall not be equipped with a handrail. They shall
— either be equipped with an enclosure; or
— be provided with means of ensuring a soft surface (e.g. impact absorbing material) of 1,0 m
measured from the edge of the jumping area. The soft surface on and outside the frame shall comply
with EN 1176-1:2017, 4.2.8.5 (Protection against injuries from the surface of the impact area) with
a critical fall height of 1,5 m. The soft surface shall be flat. A tolerance of ± 50 mm is acceptable.
NOTE 1 See 5.2.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
NOTE 2 The soft surface may consist of e.g. impact absorbing material. It can be the same material as the
padding if the material complies with the requirements in 5.2.2.3 and 5.8.
Ground-levelled trampolines shall be provided with a retaining wall system to avoid soil or other
substances from falling beneath the structure.
When tested according to 7.8, the retaining wall system shall not:
— break;
— deform in such a way that it enters the safety zone (see Figure 13); or
— permanently deform.
If the frame of the ground-levelled trampoline is resting on a ledge the height of the retaining wall
system (H) shall be equal or more than the lengths of the ledge (l, see Figure 3).
Key
H height of the retaining wall system
l length of the ledge
Figure 3 — Height of retaining wall system
5.2.3 Requirements for all trampoline categories
5.2.3.1 General requirements
The construction of the trampoline shall ensure that during play (or movement of the trampoline) the
assembled joints cannot become dislodged.
NOTE 1 This requirement can be fulfilled by the use of pit pins or bolts.
NOTE 2 In order to reduce the risk of injuries related to turnings in the assembled joints of the frame,
manufacturers are strongly recommended to design the assembled joints of the frame covered by this clause such
that dynamic forces applied in intended and foreseeable use do not result in the product becoming deformed (see
A.2 for further information).
After being tested according to 7.4 (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 7.1.2 (enclosure and poles impact strength test).
Non-buried trampolines may be equipped with a skirt in the zone between the mat and ground. Any skirt
shall allow observation underneath any point of the periphery of the trampoline.
A skirt may have an opening and shall in that case allow the access for an adult and the opening force
needed shall be 50 N or more in the most onerous direction.
For raised buried trampolines, access under the trampoline shall not be free and the zone between the
mat and ground shall be enclosed. It shall not be possible to enter the area under the trampoline mat
with the whole body, i.e. it shall not be possible to insert probe C specified in EN 71-8:2018, Figure 17.
5.2.3.2 Enclosures
Enclosures shall prevent the user from falling off a trampoline.
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.
It shall be possible to open the opening in the enclosure from the inside and from the outside
independently.
NOTE 1 This requirement can be fulfilled by having a double-tagged slider on a zip-fastener.
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 of the zip shall be from bottom to top.
The opening for access through any enclosure shall be easy to distinguish from the rest of the enclosure.
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 EN 71–1:2014+A1:2018, 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.
The enclosure height shall be:
— at least 1,5 m for mini and medium trampolines;
— at least 1,8 m for large trampolines.
NOTE 3 For trampoline classification, see Clause 4.
When tested according to 7.4 (testing of the assembly), no element supporting the enclosure (e.g. poles,
liaison tubes, caps) shall dismantle.
5.3 Durability of materials (see A.4)
5.3.1 Metallic parts
This requirement does not apply to:
— mini-trampolines (see Clause 4, trampoline categories), if designed for indoor use only;
— stainless metals (aluminium alloy or copper or stainless steel); and
— hot-galvanized parts
— with a surface treatment thickness ≥ 50 µm or
— treated according to the requirements of EN ISO 1461.
When tested in accordance with 7.5.1 (durability test, metallic parts), all structural metallic parts as
well as metal fasteners and fixing mechanisms, coated or non-coated, shall present less than 1/10th of
red-rusted surface area. White rust is accepted.
5.3.2 Non-metallic parts
Before and after being tested according to 7.5.2 (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 13934-1:2013) of at least 150 N. Before and after being tested according to
7.5.2, the mat shall all retain at least 80 % of their maximum force (as defined in EN ISO 13934-1:2013).
The requirement applies to two sets of test specimens (one in the warp and one in the weft direction) as
specified in EN ISO 13934-1:2013.
5.4 Entrapment (see A.5)
5.4.1 Finger entrapment
This requirement applies to any rigid openings located 1 m or more above the mat measured from the
centre of the mat 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.
5.4.2 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.
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;
— other openings (e.g. shearing or moving openings).
Any such openings shall comply with the following requirements:
a) accessible completely bound openings with a lower edge of more than 600 mm above any surface
which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall be tested in accordance with EN 71-8:2018,
6.5.1 (head and neck entrapment in accessible completely bound openings). Probes C or E shall not
pass through any opening unless it also allows the passage of the large head probe D;
b) accessible completely bound openings that allow the free passage of probe C, when tested according
to EN 71-8:2018, 6.5.1 (head 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);
c) 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:
1) the opening is not accessible as defined in EN 71-8:2018, Figure 22, when tested according to
EN 71-8:2018, 6.5.2.3 a) (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped
openings); or
2) if the opening is accessible at a position of 600 mm or more above ground when tested in
accordance with EN 71-8:2018, 6.5.2.3 a), depending on the angular orientation range of the
opening (see EN 71-8:2018, Figure 20), it shall conform to the following:
i) Range 1: (probe F centre line ± 45° from vertical); when the probe F apex contacts the base
of the opening, the depth of the opening shall be less than the length of probe F to the
underside of the shoulder section.
ii) Range 2: (probe F centre line from horizontal to + 45°); when the probe F apex contacts the
base of the opening, the depth of the opening shall be less than the ‘A’ portion of probe F. If
the depth of the opening is greater than the ‘A’ portion of probe F all parts of the opening
above the ‘A’ portion shall also allow insertion of the shoulder section of probe F or probe
D.
iii) Range 3: No probe test requirements.
5.4.3 Foot entrapment
Surfaces intended for bouncing and standing shall not contain any gaps greater than 30 mm measured
in one direction (see Figure 4).
This requirement does not apply to junctions between two consecutive sections of the padding.

Figure 4 — Measurement of surface gap on bouncing and walking levels
5.5 Pinching and crushing hazards (see 7.7 and A.6)
When tested according to 7.7 (test for padding and pinching and crushing hazards), suspension systems
shall not be accessible if the gap between two consecutive moving parts is greater than 3 mm (e.g.
between two consecutive springs spirals).
NOTE This requirement can be fulfilled by making the springs inaccessible during bouncing or by using
elastic materials other than springs.
The accessibility of a part shall be tested in accordance with EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 8.10 (accessibility
of a part or component).
5.6 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts
5.6.1 General
The accessibility of a part shall be tested in accordance with EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 8.10 (accessibility
of a part or component).
5.6.2 Sharp edges and sharp points
After assembly in accordance with the instructions for use, there shall be no sharp edges or sharp
points on the accessible parts of the trampoline when tested according to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 8.11
(sharpness of edges) and EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, 8.12 (sharpness of points).
5.6.3 Protruding parts
After assembly according to the instructions for use, protruding parts on trampolines and enclosures
shall comply with EN 71-8:2018, 4.1.5 (protruding parts).
5.7 Access devices
When provided together with the trampoline, any access device shall comply with EN 71-8:2018, 4.2.2
(ladders and similar means of access to activity toys).
The access device shall be capable of being fixed to the trampoline, when in use, to prevent it from
slipping. It shall be possible to remove the access device from the trampoline without the use of a tool.
The requirements of 5.7 apply also to access devices sold separately. For access devices sold separately,
information regarding which type and size of trampoline the access device is intended for shall be
visible at the point of sale.
5.8 Padding (see 7.7 and A.7)
5.8.1 Padding coverage
Every surface (apart from the mat and access device) where a child could stand or sit shall be covered by
padding.
The padding shall cover the entire top surface of the frame. After being loaded according to 7.7 (test for
padding and pinching and crushing hazards), the padding shall cover the entire top surface of the frame,
and shall overlap the mat with a minimum of 10 mm (if applicable), and the entire top surface of the
frame shall remain covered by the padding (see Figure 5).
The distance between any two adjacent shock absorbing pieces of material within the padding shall not
be greater than 40 mm.
Either the padding shall be of a colour which contrasts with the colour of the mat, or the borderline
between the mat and the padding shall be clearly marked with a 50 mm wide border in a contrasting
colour. This requirement does not apply to trampolines where the protective padding is entirely outside
the enclosure.
Key
1 upper frame protection
Figure 5 — Example of padding coverage
Ground-levelled trampolines provided with soft surface also fulfilling the requirements in 5.8.1 (padding
coverage), may replace the padding covering the frame and the suspension system.
5.8.2 Impact resistance of the frame padding and the suspension system
The requirement in 5.8.2 does not apply to padding which complies with EN 1176-1:2017, 4.2.8.5
(protection against injuries from the surface of the impact area) with a critical fall height of 1,5 m.
When tested according to 7.1.1 (padding impact test), the impact on the frame padding and on the
suspension system, shall not show a peak acceleration exceeding 500 m/s .
5.8.3 Protection of the poles
Rigid poles shall be protected with a resilient and flexible material (e.g. textile, ethylene vinyl acetate
(EVA) or flexible rubber).
5.8.4 Protection of the handrails (for mini-trampolines)
Handrails (if any) shall be protected with a resilient and flexible material (e.g. textile, ethylene vinyl
acetate (EVA) or flexible rubber).
For mini-trampolines with a handle, the padding shall cover the entire top surface of the handle.
5.9 Strength (see A.8)
5.9.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure
The trampoline shall not collapse when tested according to 7.2.1 (vertical strength of the enclosure).
5.9.2 Frame strength
Trampolines shall not collapse when tested according to 7.2.2 (frame strength).
5.9.3 Dynamic strength of enclosures
When tested according to 7.1.2 (enclosure and poles impact strength test), all parts of the trampoline
shall continue to conform to the relevant requirements of this standard.
5.9.4 Strength of the fixations of the padding to the frame
After assembly of the padding according to the instructions for use, and tested according to 7.2.4
(strength of the padding fixations to the frame) the fixations system of the padding shall not break or
become detached.
5.9.5 Static strength of access devices
When tested according to 7.2.5 (static strength of access devices), the access devices shall not collapse so
that they do not conform to relevant requirements of this European Standard.
5.9.6 Strength of mat, suspension system and frame
When tested according to 7.2.3 (strength test of mat, suspension system and frame):
— the mat material, and any sewn, welded or glued joints, as well as subsidiary attachment items
(usually but not exclusively triangular or “D”-shaped metal rings), shall show no sign of tearing,
splitting or cracking. The requirement is checked by visual inspection;
— the material of the mat and attachment system shall not present any failure or rupture.
5.10 Mat deflection (see A.9)
5.10.1 Non-buried trampolines
When tested according to 7.6 (mat deflection test):
— the maximum deflection shall not exceed 80 % of the distance between the mat (at rest) an
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