1、Designation: F 1988 99 (Reapproved 2008)Standard Performance Requirements forPlastic Chaise Lounges, With or Without Moving Arms, WithAdjustable Backs, for Outdoor Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1988; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year ofor
2、iginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the 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 These performance requirements establish nationallyrecognized
3、 performance requirements for Class A (residential)and Class B (nonresidential) plastic chaise lounges, with orwithout moving arms, with adjustable backs, intended foroutdoor use.1.2 The performance requirements are not applicable toupholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.1.3 These performan
4、ce requirements cover the performanceof the product regarding aspects of outdoor weathering, impact,static load for seat and back, and arm testing.1.4 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics aslong as the performance requirements are met.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to b
5、e regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of th
6、e user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD 2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-t
7、ended for Outdoor ApplicationsD 4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of PlasticsG23Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials33. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs, nfort
8、he purposes of these requirements, a molded, upright piece offurniture with arms, intended for seating one person, having aseat height not less than 9 in. (229 mm) and not greater than 15in. (381 mm) with the seat and back in the most uprightposition; having a seat width not less than 22 in. (559 mm
9、) andnot greater than 27 in. (686 mm); and having an overall lengthnot less than 70 in. (1778 mm) and not greater than 78 in. (1981mm) (see Fig. 1).3.1.1.1 DiscussionThese requirements are applicable tofolding plastic chaise lounges with adjustable backs (see Fig.2), non-folding plastic chaise loung
10、es with adjustable backs(see Fig. 3), and solid stacking plastic chaise lounges withadjustable backs (see Fig. 4).3.1.1.2 DiscussionClass A (residential) plastic chaiselounges are intended for outdoor use by the customer aroundthe house.3.1.1.3 DiscussionClass B (nonresidential) plastic chaiselounge
11、s are intended for outdoor use by the customer in allother areas, including those defined as Class A.4. Significance and Use4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overallusability and stability of chairs in an environment simulatingthe conditions of use.4.2 Tests simulate two types of surf
12、aces:4.2.1 Smooth surfaces such as linoleum, wet pool decks,etc. The glass testing base (see Fig. 5) is used to simulate thissurface.4.2.2 Rough surfaces such as wooden decks, outdoor naturalsurfaces, etc. The plywood testing base (see Fig. 6) is used tosimulate this surface.5. Apparatus5.1 Plastic
13、Chaise Lounges, with or without moving arms,with adjustable backs, which have been inspected and met amanufacturers internal quality standards.1These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.3
14、3 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originallyapproved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1988 99 (2004)1.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at servicea
15、stm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referencedon www.astm.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshoh
16、ocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.2 One-Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag,16in.6 0.2in. (406 mm 6 5.1 mm) in diameter, which shall be measuredprior to testing to determine stretching, having a total measure-ment not to exceed 17.5 in. (445 mm) in diameter when filledwith steel or lead shot 0.09
17、 to 0.12 in. (2.3 to 3.0 mm) indiameter) to a total weight of 150 6 1.5-lb (68 6 0.7-kg). Thebag shall be fitted with a safety cable to prevent it from hittingthe glass testing base but should not interfere with the test.5.3 One Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical tothe bag in 5.2; however
18、, the weight is increased by addition tothe bag of 100 6 1.0-lb (45 6 0.5-kg) of either (1) additionalsteel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights evenly distributed ontop of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 250 6 2.5-lb(113 6 1.1-kg).5.4 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical t
19、othe bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition tothe bag of 150 6 1.5-lb (68 6 0.7-kg) of either (1) additionalsteel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights distributed evenly ontop of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 300 6 3.0-lb(136 6 1.4-kg)NOTEa = seat height with the cha
20、ise lounge seat and back in the most uprightposition,b = seat width,c = overall length,d = the geometric center is at the center of these points and sides of legrest, ande = the geometric center is at the center of these points and sides of seat.FIG. 1 Measurements of a Plastic Chaise LoungeFIG. 2 F
21、olding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable BackFIG. 3 Non-folding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable BackFIG. 4 Solid Stacking Plastic Chaise Lounge with AdjustableBackF 1988 99 (2008)25.5 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical tothe bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by ad
22、dition tothe bag of 250 6 2.5-lb (113 6 1.1-kg) of either (1) additionalsteel or lead shot, or (2) barbell weights distributed evenly ontop of the steel or lead shot for a total weight of 400 6 4-lb(181 6 1.8-kg).5.6 Glass Testing Base, as described in Fig. 5.5.7 Plywood Testing Base, as described i
23、n Fig. 6.5.8 Back Weight Apron, one heavy-weight canvas or leatherapron, 19 6 0.2 in. (483 6 5.1 mm) in width and 28 6 0.3 in.(711 6 7.6 mm) in length, having six pockets, (6 6 0.6 in. (1526 15.2 mm) in width and 10 6 0.1 in. (254 6 2.5 mm) inheight, having appropriate straps, clips or clamps to hol
24、d theapron in place (see Fig. 7).5.9 250 Lb. (114 kg) Arm Testing Block, one block ofsuitable material such as wood or metal, 42 6 0.4 in. (1067 610.7 mm) in length and 7.0 6 0.7 in. (178 6 1.8 mm) in heightand 4.0 6 10.4 in. (102 6 1.0 mm) in width, having additionalweights or supporting structure
25、to obtain a total weight of 2506 2.5-lb (114 6 1.1-kg).4The base of the block shall be 12 60.1 in. (305 6 3.1 mm) at the center, with the sides at a 15angle (see Fig. 8).5.10 Steel or Lead Shot,5Six 25 6 1-lb (11 6 0.5-kg) bags.6. Conditioning6.1 Precondition all plastic chaise lounges for a minimum
26、 of48 h at 65 to 75F (18 to 24C) and a relative humidity of 506 15 % and test subsequently under the same conditions.7. General Requirements7.1 All plastic chaise lounges meeting the performancerequirements shall be made from polymeric materials that meetthe requirements for outdoor weathering in Se
27、ction 8 for ClassA (residential) or Section 9 for Class B (nonresidential).8. Test Procedure-Class A (residential)8.1 Initial InspectionInspect each chaise lounge thor-oughly for breaks, fractures, cracks, or other structural damageprior to testing. Any chaise lounges exhibiting structuraldamage sha
28、ll not be tested.8.2 Separate chaise lounges may be used to conduct the testslisted in 8.3-8.9 to comply with 11.1 and 11.2.8.3 Weatherability Test:8.3.1 Polymeric material used outdoors shall be exposed forweatherability using accelerated weathering chambers andshall retain at least 70 % of its ori
29、ginal testing strength.4The 250-lb weight of the arm block may also be achieved by use of acombination of a block of the dimensions as described above, and the use of theforce of an air cylinder to achieve a total applied weight of 250-lb.5No. 2 to No. 8 shot, as normally purchased at a sporting goo
30、ds store.NOTE 1A = 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 greaterthickness,C = polypropylene microfoam 0.76 0.01 lb/ft3(11 6 0.2 kg/m3) densityand 0.13 6 0.01 in. (3 6 0.03 mm) thickness, andD = glass/tempered 0
31、.38 6 0.04 in. (10 6 0.1 mm) thickness.NOTE 2A, B,C, and D are sheets roughly 48 in. (1219 mm) on a sideor greater to accommodate the length of the chaise lounge.FIG. 5 Glass Testing BaseNOTE 1A = poly(methyl methacrylate) 0.25 6 0.03 in. (6 6 0.1 mm) thickness,andB = AC exterior glue fir plywood 0.
32、75 6 0.1 in. (19 6 2 mm) or greaterthickness.NOTE 2A and B are sheets roughly 48 in. (1219 mm) on a side orgreater to accommodate the length of the chaise lounge.FIG. 6 Plywood Testing BaseFIG. 7 Back Weight ApronF 1988 99 (2008)38.3.2 Specimens to be tested shall be normal 0.125 60.01-in. (3.2 6 0.
33、3-mm) thick Type I tensile test bars injectionmolded from the same material used in finished chaise loungesor tensile bars cut from finished parts, as described in TestMethod D 638.8.3.3 Tensile Test Test exposed and non-exposed (controlsamples) tensile bars, in accordance with Test Method D 638,at
34、a testing rate of 2 in. (51 mm)/min.8.3.4 The specimens are to be exposed according to one ofthe following procedures: (1) 1000 h in accordance withProcedure B of Practice D 2565 using Type B or BH xenon-arcapparatus; (2) 720 h in accordance with Practice G23using aType E carbon-arc weathering devic
35、e; (3) 1000 h in accordancewith Cycle A of Practice D 4329, using UVB313 bulbs; or (4)2000 h in accordance with Cycle A of Practice D 4329, usingUVA-340 bulbs. For Practice D 2565 or Practice G23, the testcycle shall consist of 102 min of light followed by 18 min oflight and spray. For Practice D 43
36、29, the test cycle shall consistof8hoflight followed by4hordark with condensation. IfPractice G23, is used, the blackbody temperature shall be 1456 5F (63 6 3C).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 t
37、he glass, withback locked in most forward position.8.4.2 Apply the 300 6 3-lb (136 6 1.4-kg) bag at a speednot to exceed 6 in. (152 mm)/s to the geometrical center of theseat.8.4.3 Withdraw the weight from the seat after 10 6 1s.8.4.4 Allow 10 6 1 s of recovery time.8.4.5 Repeat 8.4.2-8.4.4 eight ad
38、ditional times.8.4.6 Repeat 8.4.2 one time, allowing the weight to remainon the seat for 30 min 6 10 s, and then withdraw the weightfrom the seat.8.4.7 Observe and report any breaks, cracks, fractures, orother structural damage.8.4.8 Position the chaise lounge on the plywood testing base(see Fig. 6)
39、 and as near as possible to the center of the plywoodwith back locked in most forward position.8.4.9 Repeat steps 8.4.2-8.4.78.5 Static Load Test for Back:8.5.1 Position the chaise lounge on the glass testing base(see Fig. 5) as near as possible to the center of the glass, withthe back resting in th
40、e furthest reclining position.8.5.2 Apply the 150 6 1.5-lb. (68 6 0.7-kg) bag as acounterbalance load at a speed not to exceed 6 in. (152 mm)/sto the geometrical center of the seat. Allow the weight toremain on the seat for the duration of the static load test forback.8.5.3 Attach the back weight ap
41、ron to the back (see Fig. 7).Place a 25-lb (11-kg) bag of steel or lead shot in each of the sixpockets, starting from the lower left pocket, and ending withthe upper right pocket.8.5.4 Increase counterbalance load in 8.5.2, as needed, tokeep chaise lounge from tipping over.8.5.5 Allow the back weigh
42、t apron to remain on the back for60 min 6 10 s, and then remove the back weight apron fromthe back and the counterbalance weight from the seat.8.5.6 Verify the back still operates. Observe and report anybreaks, cracks, fractures, or other structural damage.8.5.7 Position the chaise lounge on the ply
43、wood testing base(see Fig. 6) as near as possible to the center of the plywoodwith the back resting in furthest reclining position.8.5.8 Repeat steps 8.5.2-8.5.6.8.6 Static Load Test for Leg Rest:8.6.1 Position the chaise lounge on the glass testing base(see Fig. 5) as near as possible to the center
44、 of the glass, withback locked in most forward position.8.6.2 Apply the 300 6 3-lb (136 6 1.4-kg) bag at a speednot to exceed 6 in. (152 mm)/s to the geometrical center of theleg rest.8.6.3 Withdraw the weight from the seat after 10 6 1s.8.6.4 Allow 10 6 1 s of recovery time.8.6.5 Repeat steps given
45、 in 8.6.2-8.6.4 eight additionaltimes.8.6.6 Repeat 8.6.2 one time, allowing the weight to remainon the leg rest for 30 min 6 10 s, and then withdraw the weightfrom the leg rest.8.6.7 Observe and report any breaks, cracks, fractures, orother structural damage.8.6.8 Position the chaise lounge on the p
46、lywood testing base(see Fig. 6) and as near as possible to the center of the plywoodwith back locked in most forward position.8.6.9 Repeat steps 8.6.2-8.6.7.8.7 Impact Test for Seat:8.7.1 Position the chaise lounge on the glass testing base(see Fig. 5) as near as possible to the center of the glass,
47、 withback locked in most forward position.8.7.2 Position the 150 6 1.5 lb (68 6 0.7-kg) bag at a heightof 6 6 0.1 in. (152 6 2.5 mm) above the center of the chaiselounge seat, at rest.NOTEA = block, andB = application of block to plastic chaise lounge.FIG. 8 250 lb Arm Testing BlockF 1988 99 (2008)4
48、8.7.3 Allow the bag to free-fall onto the center of the chaiselounge seat.8.7.4 Repeat the steps given in 8.7.2 and 8.7.3 nine addi-tional times.8.7.5 Observe and report any breaks, cracks, fractures, orother structural damage.8.7.6 Position the chaise lounge on the plywood testing base(see Fig. 6)
49、as near as possible to the center of the glass, withback locked in most forward position.8.7.7 Repeat the steps given in 8.7.2-8.7.5.8.8 Impact Test for Leg Rest:8.8.1 Position the chaise lounge on the glass testing base(see Fig. 5) as near as possible to the center of the glass, withback locked in most forward position.8.8.2 Position the 150 6 1.5-lb (68 6 0.7-kg) bag at aheight of 6 6 0.1 in. (152 6 2.5 mm) above the center of theleg rest.8.8.3 Allow the bag to free-fall onto the center of the legrest.8.8.4 Repeat steps 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 nine additional times.
