1、Designation: F 1244 89 (Reapproved 2004)An American National StandardStandard Specification forBerths, Marine1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1244; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of l
2、ast revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the construction of marineberths for officers, crew, and passengers.1.2 The values stated in
3、 inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A 366/A 366M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS)Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled3A 512 Specification for Cold-Drawn Buttweld Ca
4、rbon SteelMechanical TubingF 825 Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, SteelF 1085 Specification for Mattress and Box Springs for Usein Berths in Marine Vessels2.2 American Institute of Steel Construction Manual:4AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gages-Equivalent Thicknessesin Decimals of an Inch, U
5、.S. Standard Gage for Uncoated,Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 basethe structure on which the drawer and pansections are supported and which serves to tie the berth to thedeck.3.1.2 berthan item of fixed or built-in furniture forsleepi
6、ng, with a base and drawer section below the mattressand box spring pan.3.1.3 berth side railthe berth side that runs from head tofoot of berth.3.1.4 box spring the resilient box-type support for themattress covered by fabric.3.1.5 drawer sectionthe section of the berth below thepan section normally
7、 designed to contain drawers for stowageof life preservers and other items.3.1.6 handthe berth may be right hand, left hand, orfinished both sides for use in the middle of the room. Righthand is defined as follows: the berth is right hand if the head ofthe berth is on the right hand end when the ber
8、th is viewedfrom the front. Left hand is opposite. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 andTable 1 and Table 2 for elevations of left-handed berths. Aberth finished on both sides is not shown, but it is one that isaccessible from either side, has the head of the berth against abulkhead, and is not handed.3.1.7 lee
9、 raila guard to inhibit a person from rolling out ofbed because of ship motion. In this specification, the lee rail isa raised pine railing.3.1.8 mattressa fabric-covered, box-type unit containingsprings and cushioning material that supports the sleepingsurface.3.1.9 pan sectionthe section of the be
10、rth designed tosupport the mattress and box spring.4. Classification4.1 Type IA single berth with pipe, side lee rail with a boxspring and mattress pan having inside measurements of 54 in.(1372 mm) wide by 8012 in. (2045 mm) long. (See Fig. 1,Table 1, and Note 8 and Note 11 of Fig. 1.)4.1.1 Type IAB
11、erths conforming generally to the Type Ispecifications but having special requirements as indicated inthe ordering information.4.2 Type IIA single berth with pipe, side lee rail with abox spring and mattress pan having inside measurements of 39in. (991 mm) wide by 8012 in. (2045 mm) long. (See Fig.
12、1,Table 1, and Note 8 and Note 11 of Fig. 1.)4.2.1 Type IIABerths conforming generally to the Type IIspecifications but having special requirements as indicated inthe ordering information.4.3 Type IIIA two-high berth with pipe, side lee rail, thesame as Type II, but fitted with an additional pan and
13、 uprightsto form an upper berth. (See Fig. 2, Table 2, and Note 8, Note10, and Note 11 of Fig. 1.)1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 onOutfitting and Deck Machinery.Current edition
14、approved Nov. 1, 2004. Published November 2004. Originallyapproved 1989. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 1244 89 (1999).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume inform
15、ation, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn.4Available from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), One E.Wacker Dr., Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601-2001.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,
16、 United States.4.3.1 Type IIIABerths conforming generally to the TypeIII specifications but having special requirements as indicatedin the ordering information.5. Ordering Information5.1 Orders for items purchased under this specification shallinclude the following:5.1.1 Type of berth.5.1.1.1 Type I
17、, IA; II, IIA; or III, IIIA.5.1.1.2 HandRight, left, or finished both sides.5.1.2 QuantityThe quantity of right hand, left hand, orfinished both sides for each type.5.1.3 Mattress and Box SpringShall be furnished in ac-cordance with Specification F 1085.5.1.4 Paint:5.1.4.1 ColorThe purchaser shall p
18、ick from manufactur-ers samples or submit a sample chip of the color desired.5.1.4.2 The manufacturers standard baked enamel will befurnished unless otherwise required and specified by thepurchaser.5.1.5 WeightsIf the total weight of the berth assembly isrequired, it shall be requested by the purcha
19、ser.5.1.6 Options:5.1.6.1 If a special architectural appearance or finish isrequired for these berths to match other furniture in the samespace, it shall be defined in the ordering documents.5.1.6.2 The pipe lee rail at the foot of all berths shall befurnished extending above the mattress, to restra
20、in occupantsin heavy sea.5.1.6.3 Normally, on berths installed in a corner, the head ofthe berth is installed against one of the bulkheads. On somesmaller ships, the trim of the vessel is such that this configu-ration would place the foot of the berth higher than the head. Insuch cases, the head and
21、 foot shall be reversed, and thisrequirement shall be so noted in the ordering document.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 For berth details, see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and Table 1 andTable 2.6.2 Sheet Metal:6.2.1 Sheet metal shall be steel in accordance with Specifi-cation A 366/A 366M.6.2.2 Minimum steel
22、sheet metal thicknesses shall be asfollows:6.2.2.1 Drawer section 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or 1.21 mm).NOTE 1For a description of the drawers, see Specification F 825. The minimum stowage capacity of each drawer shall be 1.35 ft3(0.038 m3) (drawerpulls not shown).NOTE 2The location of life preserver stow
23、age shall be indicated on the front face of one drawer. See 6.10 for description.NOTE 3The minimum value for Dimension “E (toe space height) shall be 314 in. (83 mm).NOTE 4Berth Types I, II, or III, with pipe rail detail, will be supplied as shown on Fig. 1. For description of pipe rail, see 6.12.NO
24、TE 5End lee rail for bottom berths that are to be installed athwartship shall be furnished extending above the mattress, to restrain occupant in heavyseas. (See 5.1.6.2.)NOTE 6See 6.12 for a description of the pipe lee rail.NOTE 7For a description of the mattress and box springs, see Specification F
25、 1085.NOTE 8The mattress and box spring are ordered 1 in. (25.4 mm) smaller in width and length than the inside dimensions of the berth pan.NOTE 9Dimensions G, H, I, and J are shown as nominal dimensions, without tolerances. Their real value depends upon the tolerance of the thicknessof the mattress
26、 and the box spring. The commercial tolerance on these thicknesses is 612 in. (12 mm).NOTE 10Where ceiling heights are low, overhead clearance, Dimension I, should be equalized between upper and lower berths. Minimum clearanceis 20 in. (508 mm).NOTE 11Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 depict the basic berth Types I
27、, II, and III covered by these specifications. If special architectural requirements are neededto match other furniture in the same area, they shall be defined in the ordering specifications and berths will be identified as Types IA, IIA, and IIIA.NOTE 12For hand of berths see 3.1.6.FIG. 1 Type I (5
28、3-in. (1345-mm) wide mattress) and Type II (38-in. (965-mm) wide mattress) Berths With Pipe, Side Lee RailF 1244 89 (2004)26.2.2.2 Pan section 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or 1.21 mm).6.2.2.3 Base frame 16 USSG (0.0598 in. or 1.52 mm).6.3 Welding:6.3.1 Metal components shall be joined by welding.TABLE 1 Dime
29、nsions of Type I and Type II BerthsDesignationin. mmNote (See Fig. 1)DimensionTolerance to+orDimensionTolerance to+orLength A 85 max 2159 maxType I width B 59 max 1499 maxType II width B 44 max 1118 maxLee rail length C 30 min 762 minLee rail length D 24 min 610 minToe space height E 434 . . . 121 .
30、 . . See Note 3.Drawer section height F 61218 165 3Deck to mattress G 2434 . . . 629 . . . See Note 9.Box spring plus mattress height H 1312 . . . 343 . . . See Note 9.Lee rail height J 612 . . . 165 . . . See Note 9.Toe space, front L 112 min 38 minToe space, end M14 min 6 minType I mattress or box
31、 spring width N 53 . . . 1346 . . . See Notes 7-9.Type II mattress or box spring width N 38 . . . 965 . . . See Notes 7-9.Mattress or box spring length O 7912 . . . 2019 . . . See Notes 7-9.Mattress or box spring thickness P 7 . . . 178 . . .NOTESee Notes 1-12 under Fig. 1.FIG. 2 Type III (38-in. (9
32、65-mm) Wide Mattress) Berths With Side Lee RailTABLE 2 Dimensions of Type III BerthsDesignationin. mmNote (See Fig. 1)DimensionTolerance to+orDimensionTolerance to+orLength A 85 max 2159 maxWidth B 44 max 1118 maxLee rail length C 30 min 762 minLee rail length D 24 min 610 minToe space height E 434
33、. . . 121 . . . See Note 3.Drawer section height F 61218 165 3Deck to mattress G 2434 . . . 629 . . . See Note 9.Box spring plus mattress height H 1312 . . . 343 . . . See Note 9.Overhead clearance I 2338 . . . 619 . . . See Note 9 and Note 10.Lee rail height J 612 . . . 165 . . . See Note 9.Overall
34、 height K 6818 max 1730 maxToe space, front L 112 min 38 minToe space, end M14 min 6 minType II mattress or box spring width N 38 . . . 965 . . . See Notes 7-9.Mattress or box spring length O 7912 . . . 2019 . . . See Notes 7-9.Mattress or box spring thickness P 7 . . . 178 See Notes 7-9.F 1244 89 (
35、2004)36.3.2 Welding shall be adequate to prevent racking of berthcomponents during handling.6.3.3 Spotwelds shall be spaced approximately 3 to 5 in. (76to 127 mm) on centers.6.3.4 Spotwelds, on exposed surfaces, higher than the gen-eral surface of the adjacent metal, shall be ground flush.6.3.5 Spot
36、weld depressions, on exposed surfaces, shall bespot filled and sanded.6.4 Side and end panels shall be suitably stiffened to preventbuckling or oil-canning.6.5 Sound deadening shall be vermin proof and applied tounstiffened areas where needed, and in thickness required, tosound deaden berth.6.6 Draw
37、ers shall be manufactured in accordance withSpecification F 825. Minimum stowage capacity for eachdrawer shall be 1.35 ft3(0.038 m3).6.7 A furniture base shall be provided suitable for securingberth to deck. Base shall be equipped with means for levelingwhen installed aboard ship.6.8 The mattress an
38、d box spring shall be manufactured inaccordance with Specification F 1085. Mattress and box springsizes shall be as specified in Table 3.6.9 Berths may be made in sections: base, drawer section,and berth pan. At the option of the furniture manufacturer, theberth pan section may be furnished as an in
39、tegral part of thedrawer section or as a separate unit. The base shall be suitablefor securing to the deck. The other sections shall be attached tothe base and to each other so as to form a unit that is adequatelysecured and capable of resisting motions of the vessel. Berthsshall have backs suitable
40、 for securing to bulkheads.6.10 The drawer for stowing life preservers shall be identi-fied by the words “life preserver in letters14 6132 in. (6.4 60.8 mm) high on the face of the drawer.6.11 Berths supplied in accordance with this specificationwill use pipe, side lee rails.6.12 Pipe lee rail shall
41、 be 1-in. (25.4-mm) outside diameterby 0.065-in. (1.65-mm) cold-drawn buttweld carbon steeltubing per Specification A 512. Equal strength pipe rail ofaluminum or other metals in appropriate finishes can besupplied, if so specified in the ordering documents.7. Performance Requirements7.1 The complete
42、d berth assembly with drawers installed,but without a mattress or box spring, shall satisfy the corre-sponding performance requirements of the following:7.1.1 Specification F 825.7.1.2 The berths, without mattress or box springs, shall becapable of supporting a minimum vertical load of 500 lb (4.90k
43、N) applied uniformly over the entire sleeping surface or asingle 250-lb (2.45-kN) vertical load applied over a1-ft2(0.093-m2) area anywhere on the berth, without causingpermanent deformations.8. Dimensions8.1 For dimensions, see Table 1 and Table 2.9. Workmanship, Finish, and Quality Assurance9.1 Al
44、l workmanship and material shall be of specifiedquality in keeping with the best commercial marine practice soas to produce each item suitable for its intended use.9.2 All exposed burrs and raw or sharp edges that might beinjurious to personnel or damage linens shall be removed.9.3 Depressions consi
45、dered unacceptable for the productsend use shall be spot filled and sanded smooth.9.4 All steel surfaces, unless corrosion resistant or with acorrosion resistant plating, shall be painted so as to preventcorrosion.10. Inspection and Certification10.1 The manufacturer shall inspect and certify that t
46、he itemof furniture complies with this furniture specification and theloading requirements as defined in Section 7.11. Packaging and Package Marking11.1 Each item shall be marked in accordance with thepurchase order.11.2 Packaging shall be provided and shall be acceptable toa common carrier.12. Keyw
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