1、Designation: F1988 99 (Reapproved 2014)Standard Performance Requirements forPlastic Chaise Lounges, With or Without Moving Arms, WithAdjustable Backs, for Outdoor Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1988; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforig
2、inal 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 p
3、erformance 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 performance
4、 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 be
5、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 the
6、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:2D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-tende
7、d for Outdoor ApplicationsD4329 Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Ap-paratus Exposure of PlasticsG23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn 2000)33. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 plastic
8、chaise lounges with adjustable backs, nforthe 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; havin
9、g a seat width not less than 22 in. (559 mm) 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 (s
10、ee Fig.2), non-folding plastic chaise lounges 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 DiscussionCl
11、ass B (nonresidential) plastic chaiselounges 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
12、of use.4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces: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 tosim
13、ulate this surface.1These performance requirements are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Products and are the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.33 on Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originallyapproved in 1
14、999. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1988 99 (2008).DOI: 10.1520/F1988-99R14.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summa
15、ry page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Apparatus5.1 Plastic Chaise Lounges, with or without moving arms,with ad
16、justable backs, which have been inspected and met amanufacturers internal quality standards.5.2 One-Heavy-Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, 16 in. 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. (
17、445 mm) in diameter when filledwith steel or lead shot 0.09 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
18、 Canvas or Leather Bag, identical tothe bag in 5.2; however, 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-
19、kg).5.4 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical tothe bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addition toNOTE 1a = seat height with the chaise lounge seat and back in the most uprightposition,b = seat width,c = overall length,d = the geometric center is at the center of these point
20、s 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 Folding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable BackFIG. 3 Non-folding Plastic Chaise Lounge with Adjustable BackF1988 99 (2014)2the bag of 150 6
21、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)5.5 One-Heavy Weight Canvas or Leather Bag, identical tothe bag in 5.2; however, the weight is increased by addit
22、ion 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 in F
23、ig. 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 hold t
24、heapron 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 to
25、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).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
26、the use of theforce of an air cylinder to achieve a total applied weight of 250-lb.FIG. 4 Solid Stacking Plastic Chaise Lounge with AdjustableBackNOTE 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
27、,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 0.38 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.F
28、IG. 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 0.75 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.F
29、IG. 6 Plywood Testing BaseFIG. 7 Back Weight ApronF1988 99 (2014)35.10 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 of48 h at 65 to 75F (18 to 24C) and a relative humidity of 506 15 % and test subsequently under the sam
30、e 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 Section 8 for ClassA (residential) or Section 9 for Class B (nonresidential).8. Test Procedure-Class A (re
31、sidential)8.1 Initial InspectionInspect each chaise lounge thor-oughly for breaks, fractures, cracks, or other structural damageprior to testing. Any chaise lounges exhibiting structuraldamage shall not be tested.8.2 Separate chaise lounges may be used to conduct the testslisted in 8.3 8.9 to comply
32、 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 original testing strength.8.3.2 Specimens to be tested shall be normal 0.125 60.01-in. (3.2 6 0.3-mm) thick
33、 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 D638.8.3.3 Tensile Test Test exposed and non-exposed (controlsamples) tensile bars, in accordance with Test Method D638,ata testing rate
34、 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 D2565 using Type B or BH xenon-arcapparatus; (2) 720 h in accordance with Practice G23 using aType E carbon-arc weathering device; (3) 1000 h
35、in accordancewith Cycle A of Practice D4329, using UVB313 bulbs; or (4)2000 h in accordance with Cycle A of Practice D4329, usingUVA-340 bulbs. For Practice D2565 or Practice G23, the testcycle shall consist of 102 min of light followed by 18 min oflight and spray. For Practice D4329, the test cycle
36、 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 the glass, withback
37、 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 additional times.8.4
38、.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) and as near as po
39、ssible 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 the furthest reclini
40、ng 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 apron to the back (s
41、ee 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 weight apron to remain
42、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 plywood testing base(
43、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:5No. 2 to No. 8 shot, as normally purchased at a sporting goods store.NOTE 1A = block, andB = application of block to plas
44、tic chaise lounge.FIG. 8 250 lb Arm Testing BlockF1988 99 (2014)48.6.1 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.8.6.2 Apply the 300 6 3-lb (136 6 1.4-kg) bag at a speednot to exceed 6 in.
45、 (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 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,
46、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 plywood 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
47、 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, 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
48、) above the center of the chaiselounge seat, at rest.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 c
49、haise lounge on the plywood testing base(see Fig. 6) 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
