ASTM F2729-2018 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use.pdf

1、Designation: F2729 12F2729 18Standard Consumer Safety Specification forConstant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2729; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the

2、 year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requireme

3、nts topromote the safe use of constant air inflatable play devices for private home use. Constant air inflatable play devices for home usethat incorporate water play features and do not retain water are not considered as portable pools. Constant air inflatable play devicesfor home use that incorpora

4、te water play features and are intended to hold water for wading or water recreational purposes areapplicable to the marking and labeling section of this specification. This specification does not apply to stored air inflatableswimming pools or sealed inflatable devices whether or not they retain wa

5、ter.1.2 This consumer safety specification provides safety requirements for various types of constant air inflatable play devices forhome use intended for children aged from two (2) years through twelve (12) years.1.3 This consumer safety specification is intended to reduce the risk of death and min

6、imize serious injury to children resultingfrom use of constant air inflatable play devices for home use.1.4 No constant air inflatable play devices for home use produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specificationshall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this

7、specification unless it conforms to all requirements containedherein. The following statement is suggested for use in identifying a product that conforms to all requirements in this specification:1.4.1 “This product conforms toASTM F2729, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for ConstantAir Inflat

8、able Play Devicefor Home Use.”1.5 The test values and dimensions stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound values in parenthesis, whengiven, are for information only.1.6 General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions:1.6.1 The general tolerances for this specification (unless

9、otherwise specified) are as follows:Dimension ToleranceX 6 12.7 mm (X 6 0.5 in.)X.X 6 1.27 mm (X.X 6 0.05 in.)X.XX 6 0.127 mm (X.XX 6 0.005 in.)These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used.1.6.2 The values stated in SI units a

10、re to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversionsto inch-pound units that are provided for information only.1.6.3 The conversion factor from SI to inch-pound units is 25.4 mm = 1 in., and 0.45359 kg = 1 lb.1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only

11、 to the test methods portion of this consumer safety specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental pract

12、ices and determine the applicabilityof regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Rec

13、ommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.61 on Constant AirInflatable Play Devices for Home Use.Current

14、 edition approved Sept. 1, 2012Aug. 15, 2018. Published November 2012September 2018. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012as F2729 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2729-12.10.1520/F2729-18.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standa

15、rd an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM

16、is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States12. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven FabricsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDuro

17、meter HardnessD5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety2.2 Federal Regulations:316 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead Containing Paint16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardo

18、us Substances Act regulations, including sections:1500.44 Method for Determining Extremely Flammable and Flammable Solids1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys and OtherArticles Intended for Use by Children Under8 Years of Age1500.49 Technical requirements for Determini

19、ng a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or in Other Articles Intended for Use byChildren Under 8 Years of Age1500.50 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children1500.52 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended f

20、or Use Over 18 But Not Over 36Months of Age1500.53 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Over 36 But Not Over 96 Monthsof Age1500.87 Childrens Products Containing Lead: Inaccessible Component Parts1500.88 Exemptions from Lead Limits Under Section 101 of th

21、e Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for CertainElectronic Devices1500.91 Determinations Regarding Lead Content for Certain Materials or Products Under Section 101 of the Consumer ProductSafety Improvement Act16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and OtherArticles Intended for Use by Children

22、 Under 3Years ofAge Which PresentChoking, Aspiration, or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts16 CFR 1505 Requirements for Electrically Operated Toys or Other Electrically OperatedArticles Intended for Use By Children2.3 Other:ANSI Z535.4 Product safety signs and labels4Beaufort Wind Force ScaleC

23、PAI 84 A Specification for Flame-Resistant Materials used in Camping TentageUL 5071450 UL Standard for Safety Electric FansStandard for Motor-OperatedAir Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and PaintingEquipment53. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 blower, na powered fan use

24、d to inflate the inflatable device.3.1.2 blower tube, nthe part of the inflatable device to which the blower is connected to the inflatable device for the purposeof inflation.3.1.3 constant air inflatable play device, na structure relying on a continuous supply of air pressure to maintain its shape,

25、 onor in which users play.3.1.3.1 DiscussionThis term constant air inflatable play device refers to the simplified term “inflatable device” through out the remainder of thedocument.3.1.4 critical fall height, nthe upper limit of all free heights of fall, for which the surface provides adequate level

26、s of impactattenuation.3.1.5 flaming debris, nmaterial that becomes detached from the sample during the test procedure and continues to flame asit falls.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM St

27、andardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.4 Available from American National Standard

28、s Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.5 Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062-2096, http:/.F2729 1823.1.6 free height of fall, nthe greatest distance from the clearly intended body support to the fall zo

29、ne below.3.1.7 grounding, ncontact with the underlying surface on which the inflatable device sits.3.1.8 load bearing components, nthose components intended to bear the mass of the users. Examples of these include but arenot limited to: surfaces intended to be bounced on, slides, steps, ladders, foo

30、tholds, gripping and grasping devices, climbingdevices, transition platforms, containment walls that enclose a surface intended to be bounced on, ramps, tunnels, pools, andanchoring devices.3.1.9 molten drips, nfalling droplets of molten material.3.1.10 non-climbable net or mesh, na fabric or synthe

31、tic material that is not intended to be climbed.3.1.11 non-load bearing components, nthose components not intended to bear the mass of the users. Examples of theseinclude but are not limited to: decorative items such as flags, areas under bouncing surfaces, air baffles, blower tubes, roof, andun-inf

32、lated areas.3.1.12 non-rigid, nany material having hardness below 70 ShoreAscale durometer, as measured by the latest revision of TestMethod D2240.3.1.13 open side, nany external side of an inflatable device with no containment wall.3.1.14 platform, nany surface on which users stand, sit or traverse

33、.3.1.15 playing area, nany part or area of the inflatable device that is intended solely for the purpose of taking part in theactivity for which the inflatable device is designed.3.1.16 ramp, nan inclined section aiding the access and egress of users into and out of the playing area.3.1.17 rigid, na

34、ny material having hardness above or equal to 70 Shore A scale durometer, as measured by the latest revisionof Test Method D2240.3.1.18 run-out section, nintended deceleration zone at the bottom of a slide.3.1.19 sealed inflatable device, na structure or device on or in which users play that is infl

35、ated by means of air and, havingachieved the design pressure, is sealed and does not require additional continuous inflation.3.1.20 toy accessory, nan article that provides certain play value separate from, but attached to or sold with, the inflatabledevice intended for playtime use by a child.3.1.2

36、1 use zone, nan area beneath and immediately adjacent to the inflatable device that is designed for unrestricted circulationaround the inflatable device.4. Calibration and Standardization4.1 Unless otherwise noted, the inflatable device shall be completely assembled in accordance with the manufactur

37、ersinstructions.4.2 The inflatable device to be tested shall be inflated at an ambient temperature of 23 6 5C (73 6 9F) for at least one hourprior to testing. Testing shall be conducted within this temperature range.4.3 All structural testing required by this specification shall be conducted on the

38、same unit.5. General Requirements5.1 There shall be no hazardous sharp points or edges as defined in 16 CFR 1500.48 and 16 CFR 1500.49, before or after theinflatable device has been tested to this consumer safety specification.5.2 There shall be no small parts as defined in 16 CFR 1501 before testin

39、g or liberated as a result of testing to this specificationfor inflatable devices intended for children under 36 months.5.3 All surface coatings on the inflatable device shall comply with the requirements of 16 CFR 1303 and the Heavy Metalsrequirements of Consumer Safety Specification F963.5.4 Acces

40、sible component parts (before and after Use-and-Abuse testing described at 16 CFR 1500.5053 and 16 CFR1500.87(h) shall not contain lead or lead compounds in which the lead content (calculated as lead metal Pb) is in excess of 100ppm.5.5 The constant air inflatable device shall be designed to allow n

41、atural air circulation and lines of visibility between users andpersons supervising when evaluated according to 5.5.1.5.5.1 Each The constant air inflatable shall be designed to allow a portion of a cube with the size of 0.057 m3 (2 ft3) sectionof the playing area must be visible from the outer peri

42、meter, in a minimum of two locations that are spaced at to be viewed fromat least 2 points on a perimeter line placed at a distance of 2.75 m (9 ft) from the perimeter of the constant air inflatable and spacedat a distance of at least 2.75 m (9 ft) apart measured at from each other, and viewed from

43、a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) above the groundlevel.perimeter line. (See Fig. 1.)F2729 1835.6 Fabric StrengthFabrics shall be of adequate tear and tensile strength for the weight of the intended users and havesufficient air retention abilities to enable the inflatable device, when pressurized utilizing t

44、he manufacturers blower, to resume itsintended shape after distortion under load. Fabrics used in those areas of the inflatable device that are load-bearing shall have thefollowing as a minimum:5.6.1 Minimum tear strength of 80% of itsWhen tested in accordance with Test Method D5034original tear str

45、ength when testedin accordance with Test Method, fabrics shall have a minimum tensile strength of 480 D5034N (108 lb) and a minimum tensilestrength of 50 % of its original tensile strength after being subjected to 100 hhours of conditioning set forth in CPAI 84, Section4.2.2.3.5.6.2 Minimum fabric t

46、ensile strength of 535 N (120 lb) when tested in accordance with Test Method D5034.5.6.2 Minimum seam strength of 380 N (85 lb) when tested in accordance with Test Method D1683.5.6.3 Non-load bearing components are exempt from these requirements.5.7 FlamabilityFlexible fabric-like materials used in

47、the inflatable device shall be tested according to a modified version ofthe flammability of solids test method in 16 CFR 1500.44, as follows:5.7.1 Cut test samples with dimensions of at least 610 by 100 mm (24 by 4 in.) from each accessible material available on theinflatable device. Each test sampl

48、e shall be made of one material. Where possible, ensure that the sample does not include seamededges. As seams modify the rate of spread of flame, they shall be placed in the upper part of the sample holder. If there isinsufficient material to make a full sample as described above, it is acceptable

49、to use two equal pieces of the same material withdimensions of 305 by 100 mm (12 by 4 in.) so that when they overlap, a full sample of at least 610 by 100 mm (24 by 4 in.) isobtained. In order to ensure that there is no gap at the overlap, it is acceptable to use staples to secure the joint.5.7.2 As the rate of flame spread can be different with the direction of the fabric-like material, where there is enough material,cut the test sample with the length corresponding to the vertical direction of the inflatable when in use.5.7.3 Plac