Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods

This part of EN 716 specifies test methods for assessing the safety of children's cots and folding cots for domestic use. It applies to children’s cots and folding cots with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.

Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren

Dieser Teil der EN 716 legt Prüfverfahren zur Bewertung der Sicherheit von Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für die Verwendung im Wohnbereich fest.
Er gilt für Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten mit einer Innenlänge größer als 900 mm und kleiner als 1 400 mm.

Meubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 2 : Méthodes d'essai

La présente partie de EN 716 décrit les méthodes d’essai permettant d’évaluer la sécurité des lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants.
Elle s’applique aux lits à nacelle fixes et pliants d’une longueur intérieure supérieure à 900 mm et inférieure à 1 400 mm.

Pohištvo - Otroške postelje in zložljive posteljice za domačo uporabo - 2. del: Preskusne metode (vključno z dopolnilom A1)

Ta del standarda EN 716 določa preskusne metode za ocenjevanje varnosti otroških postelj in zložljivih posteljic za domačo uporabo. Uporablja se za otroške postelje in zložljive posteljice, katerih notranja dolžina presega 900 mm, vendar ne več kot 1400 mm.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 2: PrüfverfahrenMeubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 2 : Méthodes d'essaiFurniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013en,fr,de01-februar-2013SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 716-2:2008+A1
January 2013 ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 716-2:2008English Version
Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods
Meubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 2 : Méthodes d'essai
Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 February 2008 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 17 November 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 General test conditions .5 3.1 Preliminary preparation .5 3.2 Test equipment .5 3.3 Application of forces .6 3.4 Tolerances .6 3.5 Test sequence .6 3.6 Prevention of movement during test .6 4 Test apparatus .6 4.1 Measuring probes .6 4.2 Bottom impactor .7 4.3 Test mattress .8 4.4 Side impactor .8 4.5 Loading pad .9 4.6 Stops .9 4.7 Floor surface . 10 4.8 Test chain and mass . 10 4.9 Small parts cylinder . 10 4.10 Test mass . 11 4.11 Bite tester . 11 4.12 Retaining block . 12 4.13 Foothold template . 12 4.14 Head probes . 13 4.14.1 Small head probe . 13 4.14.2 Large head probe . 14 4.15 Template for V-shaped openings . 14 4.16 Test dummy . 15 5 Test procedures . 15 5.1 Assembly and inspection . 15 5.2 !Stability - test" . 16 5.3 Footholds . 16 5.3.1 !Determination of a foothold" . 16 5.3.2 !Tests for footholds" . 18 5.3.3 !Measurement of distance between footholds and/or top of cot sides and ends" . 21 5.4 Measurements . 21 5.4.1 Holes, gaps and openings inside the cot . 21 5.4.2 Holes, gaps and openings on the outside of the cot . 22 5.5 Small parts . 24 5.5.1 General . 24 5.5.2 Torque test . 24 5.5.3 Tension test . 25 5.6 Bite test . 25 5.7 !Tests for cot base and mattress base". 26 5.7.1 !Folding test of the mattress base and cot base" . 26 5.7.2 !Strength of cot base and mattress base (impact test)" . 26 5.8 Strength of sides and ends . 27 5.8.1 Static load test of !deleted text" slats (bending test) . 27 SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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(E) 3 5.8.2 Strength of sides or side slats (impact test). 27 5.8.3 Strength of corners (impact test) . 30 5.8.4 Strength of mesh and flexible sides and ends (static load test) . 30 5.9 Strength of frame and fastenings . 31 5.9.1 Vertical static load test . 31 5.9.2 Durability test . 32 5.10 Snag points . 33 5.11 Locking mechanisms . 33 5.11.1 Durability . 33 5.11.2 Strength . 33 5.12 Stability test . 33 6 Test report . 33 Annex A (informative)
!A–deviations" . 35 Bibliography . 36
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EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. 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 July 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2013. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes !EN 716-2:2008." This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 17 November 2012. The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !". Significant technical differences between this edition and EN 716-2:1995 are as follows: a) Following items were made more concrete or introduced: Test equipment (3.2), Application of forces (3.3), Tolerances (3.4) and under Test equipment (4), Test mattress (4.3), Device for bite test (4.11), Template for foot hold (4.13), Head probes (4.14), Testing device for V-shaped openings (4.15) and Retaining block (4.12); b) Elaboration and specification of the test procedures (5), Assembly and inspection (5.1), for the measurements of closed openings testing with at test probe (5.3.2.1) and measurement of V-shaped openings testing with a test probe (5.3.2.2) were introduced, Small parts (5.4), Bite test (5.5), Strength of sides and ends (5.7), Snag points (5.9) and Locking mechanisms (5.11); c) Testing of brakes of the rollers and test chain with disc were deleted; d) Revised editorially and with regard to content.
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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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(E) 5 1 Scope This part of EN 716 specifies test methods for assessing the safety of children's cots and folding cots for domestic use. It applies to children’s cots and folding cots with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 ISO 2439:2000, Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO 2439:1997, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1998) ISO 7619-2, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of indentation hardness — Part 2: IRHD pocket meter method 3 General test conditions 3.1 Preliminary preparation The tests are designed to be applied to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use. The test unit shall be stored in indoor ambient conditions for at least one week immediately prior to testing. Any deviation from this procedure shall be stated in the test report. Before testing, any fabrics intended to be removable shall be cleaned or washed twice in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. If no instructions are supplied, the manner of washing/cleaning shall be stated in the test report. The tests shall be carried out under indoor ambient conditions, but if during a test the atmospheric temperature is outside the range 15 °C to 25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be recorded in the test report. The cot shall be tested as delivered. If the cot is a knock down type, it shall be assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the cot. If the cot can be assembled, combined or adjusted in different ways, the most adverse combination shall be used for each test. Knock-down fittings shall be tightened before testing. Further re-tightening shall not take place unless this is specifically required by the manufacturer. In the case of designs not catered for in the test procedures, the tests shall be carried out as far as possible as described, and a list made of the deviations from the test procedures. 3.2 Test equipment Unless otherwise specified, the tests may be applied by any suitable device because results are dependent only upon correctly applied forces and loads and not upon the apparatus. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 6 The equipment shall not inhibit the deformation of the cot during testing. It shall be able to move so that it can follow the deformation of the cot during testing, so that the loads are always applied at the specified point and in the specified direction. All loading pads shall be capable of pivoting in relation to the direction of the applied force. The pivot point shall be as close as practically possible to the load surface.
3.3 Application of forces The forces in the static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly enough to ensure that negligible dynamic force is applied. The forces in durability tests shall be applied at a rate to ensure that excessive heating does not occur. 3.4 Tolerances Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances apply:  Forces:
±
5 % of the nominal force;  Masses:
±
0,5 % of the nominal mass;  Dimensions: ±
1,0 mm of the nominal dimension;  Angles:
±
2° of the nominal angle;  Positioning of loading pads: ± 5 mm;  Duration of forces: ( 2 ± 1) s for durability tests
(10 ± 2) s for static load tests, including tension, torque and bite tests. The tests are described in terms of the application of forces. Masses can, however, be used. The relationship 10 N = 1 kg shall be used for this purpose.
3.5 Test sequence The tests shall be carried out in the order laid down in this standard and on the same cot. 3.6 Prevention of movement during test If the cot tends to slide or roll during the tests specified in clause 5, it shall be restrained by stops (4.6).
4 Test apparatus 4.1 Measuring probes Probes made of plastics or other hard, smooth material mounted on a force-measuring device.
There shall be one probe with a diameter of 7 mm (-0,1/+0 mm), see Figure 1a. There shall be five probes with an angle of 30° ±
0,5° with diameters of 25 mm (0/+0,1 mm), 45 mm (0/+0,1 mm), 60 mm (0/+0,1 mm), 65 mm (0/+0,1 mm) and 85 mm (0/+0,1 mm) with conical ends, see Figure 1b. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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(E) 7 There shall be four cylindrical probes with diameters of 5 mm (-0,1/+0 mm), 7 mm (-0,1/+0 mm), 12 mm (0/+0,1 mm) and 18 mm (0/+0,1 mm) with hemispherical ends, see Figure 1c.
Figure 1 a— 7 mm probe
Figure 1 b — Conical probes
Figure 1 c — Cylindrical probes Key 1 Ø 5 mm (-0,1/+0 mm), Ø 7 mm (-0,1/+0 mm), Ø 12 mm (0/+0,1 mm), Ø 18 mm (0/+0,1 mm) Figure 1 4.2 Bottom impactor An impactor with a total mass of 10 kg of hardwood or equivalent material with a hemispherical end and with dimensions in accordance with Figure 2. The impactor shall be guided so that it is kept vertical and always falls on the impact point.SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 8 Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 — Bottom impactor 4.3 Test mattress A PUR foam sheet with a thickness of 60 mm, a bulk density of (35 ± 2) kg/m3 and an indentation hardness index of (170 ± 40) N in accordance with A.40 of EN ISO 2439:2000 and being at least 400 mm × 800 mm in area but not larger than the mattress base of the cot under test. The test mattress shall have a cotton cover with a mass per unit area of 100 g/m2 to 120 g/m2. 4.4 Side impactor A pendulum with a cylindrical head made of steel (Figure 3). The head of the pendulum shall be surrounded by a 10 mm thick layer of rubber of hardness 76 IRHD to 78 IRHD in accordance with ISO 7619-2. The total mass shall be 2 kg. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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(E) 9 Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 Pivot point 2 Centre of gravity 3 Rubber 76 to 78 IRHD Figure 3 — Side impactor 4.5 Loading pad A rigid cylindrical object, 100 mm in diameter, having a smooth hard surface and rounded edge with radius of 12 mm. 4.6 Stops Stops which prevent the article from sliding but not tilting, not higher than 12 mm except in cases where the design of the item necessitates the use of higher stops, in which case the lowest that will prevent the item from sliding shall be used. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 10 4.7 Floor surface Rigid, horizontal and flat surface. 4.8 Test chain and mass Ball chain with a ball diameter of (3,2 ± 0,2) mm and a distance between ball centres of (4,0 ± 0,2) mm (Figure 4), fixed to a 2,5 kg spherical weight with a diameter of 115 mm forming a loop in accordance with Figure 5.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Ball chain
Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 Ball chain 2 Weight, mass 2,5 kg 3 Fixing point Figure 5 — Test chain and mass 4.9 Small parts cylinder For assessment of small components, having dimensions in accordance with Figure 6. NOTE The cylinder is identical to the one specified in EN 71-1 [1]. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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Figure 6 — Small parts cylinder 4.10 Test mass A weight having a mass of 10 kg and a cross-section of 100 mm × 30 mm. 4.11 Bite tester
An apparatus (Figure 8), consisting of two sets of teeth (Figure 7), made from H13 high chrome tool steel or equivalent and hardened to 45 Rockwell C to 50 Rockwell C. There shall be two teeth at the top and two at the bottom of the bite tester, positioned so that the vertical centre line of one pair of teeth is (1 ± 0,1) mm in front of the centre line of the other set of teeth. In the fully closed position the teeth shall overlap each other by (1 ± 0,1) mm. The outer most corners of the teeth shall have a radius of (0,3 ± 0,1) mm. The teeth shall be mounted so as to pivot about a point (50 ± 1) mm from the rear most pair of teeth and positioned so that when closed the centre lines of the two pairs of teeth are parallel to each other. The bite tester shall be equipped with a stop to prevent the distance between the teeth from exceeding (28 ± 1) mm when fully opened. The closing force of the teeth shall be set at (50 ± 5) N. The bite tester shall be provided with a guide to prevent items entering further into the fully opened jaws by more than (17 ± 1) mm. The bite tester shall be equipped with a means whereby a force of (50 ± 5) N may be applied along its centre line in a direction tending to pull the teeth off the sample. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 12 Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 7 — Test teeth
Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 Position of guide 2 Pivot point Figure 8 — Bite tester 4.12 Retaining block Two retaining blocks made of rigid material with a width of 50 mm and a radius of 5 mm at the front edges. 4.13 Foothold template A strip of 10 mm thick transparent material cut to the shape as shown in Figure 9, marked on one face with the pattern as shown. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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(E) 13 The sides of the template shall be at a right angle to the faces. All edges and corners shall be without any radius. Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 Triangular cells plotted on a 5 x 5 grid Figure 9 — Template for foothold test (example of left hand template)
Two templates are required to provide a left and right hand template. The markings shown in Figure 9 shall be on the bottom face of each template to avoid parallax errors. 4.14 Head probes 4.14.1 Small head probe The small head probe shall be made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions given in Figure 10. The radius shall be 53 mm. NOTE The small head probe represents a child aged 6 months to 9 months. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 14 Dimensions in millimetres
Key a = 106 mm b = 145 mm c = 126 mm Figure 10 — Small head probes 4.14.2 Large head probe The large head probe shall be made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions given in Figure 11.
NOTE The large head probe represents a child aged up to 36 months. Dimensions in millimetres
Key a = 223 mm Figure 11 — Large head probe 4.15 Template for V-shaped openings The template for V and irregular shaped openings shall be made from plastics or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions given in Figure 12. The tolerance for the angles shall be ± 1°. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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Key 1 B portion 2 A portion Figure 12 — V and irregular shaped openings template 4.16 Test dummy A solid cylinder 200 mm in diameter and 300 mm in height, having a mass of 15 kg and with its centre of gravity 150 mm above its base. All the edges of the cylinder shall have a radius of 5 mm.
5 Test procedures 5.1 Assembly and inspection Assemble the cot in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Prior to the test, inspect the cot visually for defects. Tighten all knock-down fittings. After testing, check where appropriate:  whether there are sharp edges or burrs,  whether the functions of the locking mechanisms are impaired,  whether the functions of the cot are impaired,  whether the sizes of the openings have changed so that they present a safety hazard,  if relevant, whether the stability of the cot has changed. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 16 ! 5.2 Stability - test The cot shall be tested without mattress unless the mattress is an integral part of the cot. Position the cot on the floor (4.7) with the legs against the stops (4.6). The tilting tendencies shall not be restrained. Adjust the cot base to its highest position. Attach the test mass (4.10) on the inside at the centre of the upper edge of the cot side/end so that its centre of gravity is 50 mm below the upper edge of the cot side/end (Figure 13). At the same side/end, apply a force of 30 N horizontally outwards at the centre of the upper edge of the cot side/end. Record whether the cot overturns. Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 13 — Stability" 5.3 Footholds ! 5.3.1 "Determination of a foothold ! 5.3.1.1 General Seams in fabrics of multiple layers are not considered as footholds." ! SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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(E) 17 5.3.1.2 Continuous structure" A foothold exists on a continuous structure if four triangles marked on the template are completely obscured by the structure being checked. These four triangles shall have at least one side in common with another of the triangles, see !Figure 14". !
Key
This shaded area denotes one triangle; four shaded areas denote four covered triangles Figure 14 — Examples of obscured triangles indicating a foothold on a continuous structure" ! 5.3.1.3 Non-continuous structure" A foothold exists on a non-continuous structure if two or more triangles marked on the template are completely obscured between the edge of the template and the bold lines of the template by the structure being checked. The two or more triangles on either side of the template shall have at least one side in common with each other, see !Figure 15". !
Key
This shaded area denotes one triangle
Figure 15 — Examples of obscured triangles on a foothold on a non-continuous structure" ! SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 (E) 18 5.3.1.4 Wire, thin structures and similar parts" A foothold exists on a wire, thin structure and similar part if it projects across the bold lines on the template, see !Figure 16". Any wire, thin structure or similar part with a maximum width of 5 mm shall be checked in accordance with 5.2.2.3. !
Key
This denotes a wire, thin structure or similar structure Figure 16 — Example of a foothold on a wire, thin structure and similar part" ! 5.3.2 Tests for footholds" 5.3.2.1 Footholds on a continuous structure at an angle less than 55° Using either the left or right hand template, place the template with its marked face on any continuous structure inclined at less than 55° to the horizontal. Orientate either template, !Figure 10", to check whether four triangles are obscured; see !Figure 17". 5.3.2.2 Footholds on a non-continuous structure at an angle of less than 55° Using either the left or right hand template, place the template with its marked face on any non-continuous structure inclined at less than 55° to the horizontal. Orientate either template, !Figure 10", to check whether any triangles are obscured on either side of the bold lines on the template; see !Figure 18". 5.3.2.3 Wire, thin structures or similar parts at an angle less than 55° Using either the left or right hand template, place the template with its marked face on any wire, thin structure or similar parts at an angle less than 55° to the horizontal. Check whether the wire, thin structure or similar part has a line of contact extending between the two bold lines marked along the template, !Figure 10". See !Figure 19" for examples. 5.3.2.4 Intersecting or adjacent structures where the second structure prevents slipping Using either the left or right hand template, place the template with its marked face on any structure, thin structure or similar parts between 55° and 80° to the horizontal where there is also a supporting structure. Orientate either template, !Figure 10", to check whether any four triangles are obscured. See !Figure 20" for examples. SIST EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013



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Figure 17 — Examples
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