BRITISH STANDARD

Safety requirements
and test methods for
children’s bedguards
for domestic use

ICS 97.140

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BS 7972:2001


BS 7972:2001

Committees responsible for this
British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical
Committee CW/52, Children’s cots, bunk beds and mattresses, upon which the
following bodies were represented:
BSI Testing Services
Baby Equipment Hirers’ Association
Baby Products Association
British Association of Nursery and Pram Retailers
British Furniture Manufacturers’ Federation
British Measurement and Testing Association
British Retail Consortium
British Toy and Hobby Association
Chemical Industries Association
Child Accident Prevention Trust

Consumer Policy Committee of BSI
Department of Health, Health Care Division (Specialist Clinical Services)
Department of Trade and Industry
Foundation for the Study of Infants Deaths
Furniture Industry Research Association
Institute of Trading Standards Administration
Laboratory of the Government Chemist
National Bed Federation
Youth Hostels Association (England and Wales)
Coopted members

This British Standard, having
been prepared under the
direction of the Consumer
Products and Services Sector
Policy and Strategy Committee,
was published under the
authority of the Standards
Policy and Strategy Committee
on 24 September 2001
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Amendments issued since publication
Amd. No.

The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee Reference CW/52
Draft for comment 98/711830 DC


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Contents
Committees responsible
Foreword
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Scope
Normative references
Definitions
Materials
Construction
Marking
Purchase information

Instructions for use
Packaging

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Annex A (normative) Tolerances for tests
Annex B (normative) Test for the size of gaps and the distance between
structural members
Annex C (normative) Test for protruding parts, gaps and openings
Annex D (normative) Mesh strength test
Annex E (normative) Security tests
Annex F (normative) Test for durability of decals

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Bibliography

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Figure 1 — Minimum radii of edges and corners
Figure B.1 — Slide gauge
Figure C.1 — Ball chain with disc and weight
Figure C.2 — Detail of ball chain
Figure C.3 — Disc
Figure D.1 — Test probe
Figure E.1 — Position of test dummy

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Table 1 — Limits of elements in plastics
Table 2 — Limits of elements in coatings and finishes

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Foreword
The British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CW/52,
Children’s cots, bunk beds and mattresses.
The types of bedguard covered by this standard are intended for domestic use for
children within the age range of 18 months to 5 years. A bedguard used in
conjunction with an adult bed is not considered a suitable environment for
children under 18 months of age.
The principal danger from the use of bedguards is perceived to be entrapment
should a child’s body pass through gaps and then become trapped by the head. In
such circumstances there is a real danger that the child could be strangled. The
entrapment of a limb by the bedguard, although possible in certain
circumstances, is thought to be less hazardous, though potentially painful.
In particular, attention is drawn to the following Statutory Instruments:
Statutory Instrument 1988 No. 1324. The Furniture and Furnishings
(Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 [1];
Statutory Instrument 1989 No. 2358. The Furniture and Furnishings
(Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations [2];
Statutory Instrument 1993 No. 207. The Furniture and Furnishings
(Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations [3].
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.


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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies safety requirements and methods of test for children’s bedguards for
domestic use. It applies to bedguards intended for use with beds having a maximum height of 600 mm and
a minimum internal length of 1 400 mm. These bedguards, when used in conjunction with a bed/mattress
combination, are intended to prevent children aged between 18 months and 5 years from falling out of bed.
This standard is not applicable to bedguards designed for adult use, nor to bedguards which are an integral
part of a bed, i.e. a permanent fixture not intended to be detached.

2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this part of this British Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. For undated references, the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies.
BS EN 71-1:2001, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties.
BS EN 71-2:1994, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability.
BS EN 71-3:1995, Safety of toys — Part 3: Specification for migration of certain elements.
BS EN 1725, Domestic furniture — Beds and mattresses — Safety requirements and test methods.


3 Definitions
For the purposes of this British Standard, the following definitions apply.
3.1
underframe
part of the bedguard which fits under the mattress
NOTE

The underframe is sometimes referred to as the “arm”, “leg” or “horizontal member”.

3.2
single-sided bedguard
bedguard with a vertical element on one side only, intended to fit against one long side of a mattress
3.3
double-sided bedguard
bedguard with a vertical element on both sides, intended to fit against both long sides of a mattress

4 Materials
NOTE

The requirements of 4.1 and 4.2 do not apply if it is impossible to obtain at least 10 mg of the coating from a single bedguard.

4.1 Plastics
Plastics on no part of the bedguard shall contain soluble antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium,
lead, mercury or selenium, nor any soluble compound of those elements, which exceeds the amounts
specified in Table 1, when determined in accordance with BS EN 71-3:1995.
Table 1 — Limits of elements in plastics
Element

Antimony

Arsenic
Barium
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead
Mercury
Selenium

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Maximum content
mg/kg

60
25
1 000
75
60
90
60
500

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4.2 Coatings and finishes
No coating of paint, varnish, lacquer or similar substance on any part of the bedguard, shall contain soluble
antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury or selenium, or any soluble compound of

those elements, which exceeds the amounts specified in Table 2, when determined in accordance
with BS EN 71-3:1995.
Where a surface is coated with a multilayer of paint or similar coating, the sample shall be taken down to
the substrate.
Table 2 — Limits of elements in coatings and finishes
Element

Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead
Mercury
Selenium

Maximum content
mg/kg

60
25
1 000
75
60
90
60
500

4.3 All materials
Where different parts of the bedguard are coated with different materials, the coating of each part shall

conform to 4.1 and 4.2.
4.4 Wood
Wood used in any part of the bedguard shall be free from decay, loose knots and insect infestation.

5 Construction
NOTE

Annex A gives tolerances which apply to the tests specified in Annex B, Annex C, Annex D and Annex E.

5.1 General
5.1.1 Exposed edges and protruding parts shall be rounded and/or chamfered as shown in Figure 1a,
Figure 1b or Figure 1c, and shall be free of burrs and sharp edges.
The edges of sheet materials with a thickness less than 0.5 mm, shall be bent, curled or rolled in at least
one of the configurations shown in Figure 1d, Figure 1e or Figure 1f, or shall be covered as shown in
Figure 1g.
NOTE

The minimum radii shown in Figure 1 do not apply to small components such as hinges, brackets and catches.

Hinges, brackets and catches shall be free of burrs and sharp edges.

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Dimensions in millimetres


Figure 1 — Minimum radii of edges and corners
5.1.2 When the bedguard is assembled for use, there shall be no open-ended tubes, projections, holes, loose
washers, speed fixings, nuts or crevices in which a child’s finger or flesh could become trapped. There shall
be no openings with a dimension greater than 5 mm and less than 12 mm, unless the depth of possible
penetration by a child’s finger is less than 10 mm.
5.1.3 The length of the side of the bedguard shall be not less than 900 mm and not more than 1 500 mm.
5.1.4 The height of the bedguard shall be not less than 160 mm at any point above the top of the mattress.
This dimension shall be calculated using the maximum depth of mattress recommended by the
manufacturer.
5.1.5 The distance between the underside of the lowest horizontal member on the vertical face of the
bedguard and the underframe of the bedguard shall be not more than 60 mm.

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5.1.6 The effective diameter of any gap and the distance between two adjacent structural members shall
be 60 –+5
15 mm. When the bedguard is tested in accordance with Annex B, the 45 mm cone of the slide gauge
shall pass freely through the gap without load. The 65 mm cone shall not pass through the gap under a
steady pushing force of 30 N.
5.1.7 When a single-sided bedguard is installed in position in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, the gap between the mattress and the bedguard shall not exceed 40 mm.
When a double-sided bedguard is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the total
gap between both sides of the bedguard and the edge of the mattress shall not exceed 40 mm.
5.1.8 If the bedguard is covered by a detachable cover, the bedguard shall conform to 5.1.6 when the cover
is removed.

5.1.9 When the bedguard is tested in accordance with Annex C, the disc shall not be supported by any parts
of the bedguard.
5.1.10 Any cords, strap or ribbon, including those used for ties, shall have a free length of not more than
220 mm when stretched with a force of 25 N, or shall have a width that is at least half of its length. If cords,
straps or ribbons are in sets, each set shall comprise two separate lengths of material.
5.1.11 There shall be no compression points which can close to less than 18 mm under the action of forces
other than those of the person setting up or folding away the bedguard (e.g. spring forces or gravity), unless
the clearance is always less than 5 mm.
5.1.12 Monofilament sewing thread shall not be used.
5.1.13 Connecting screws for direct fastening, e.g. self-tapping screws, shall not be used for the assembly
of any component that is designed to be removed or loosened when dismantling the bedguard for purposes
of transportation or storage.
5.1.14 All staples shall be loaded in shear and shall be fully driven home.
5.2 Detachable components
Components intended to be removed shall not, whatever their position, fit wholly within the small parts
cylinder specified in BS EN 71-1:2001, 8.2.
NOTE

This requirement is intended to prevent the risk of ingestion or inhalation of small objects.

5.3 Non-detachable components
Any component which is not intended to be removed shall conform to one of the following.
a) The component shall be so embedded that a child cannot grip it with its teeth or fingers.
b) The component shall not become detached when tested in accordance with BS EN 71-1:2001, 8.3
and 8.4.
c) Any components which become detached in accordance with BS EN 71-1:2001, 8.3 and 8.4, shall not
fit wholly within the small parts cylinder specified in BS EN 71-1:2001, 8.2.
5.4 Mesh
When the mesh is tested in accordance with Annex D, the probe shall not pass through the mesh and the
threads of the mesh shall not break.

5.5 Security of bedguard
After the bedguard has been tested in accordance with Annex E, the gaps in the bedguard shall still
conform to 5.1.5 and 5.1.6, and all the locking devices shall remain operational.

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5.6 Folding and locking mechanisms
5.6.1 Security of locking mechanism
Parts of the bedguard designed to fold or be disconnected shall have a locking mechanism which is
inoperable by the child who is retained by the guard.
Folding and locking mechanisms shall be considered inoperable by a child if at least one of the following
conditions is fulfilled:
a) folding or unlocking is only possible when two independent unlocking mechanisms are operated
simultaneously; or
b) release of the folding or locking mechanism requires a specified minimum force or the use of a tool
(e.g. spanner or screwdriver); or
c) release of the folding or locking mechanism requires two consecutive actions, the first of which has to
be maintained while the second is carried out.
5.6.2 Incomplete deployment
Where it is possible for a user to believe wrongly that a product is ready for use without the folding or
locking mechanisms fully engaged (i.e. incomplete deployment):
a) at least one folding or locking mechanism, shall engage automatically when the product is deployed
for use; or
b) when tested with only the automatic locking mechanism(s) engaged, the application of a force of 200 N
to any part of the product (except the folding or locking release mechanism) shall not result in hazardous

folding or detachment.
5.6.3 Setting-up or folding away
5.6.3.1 There shall be no compression points which can close to less than 18 mm under the action of forces
other than those of the carer setting up or folding away (e.g. spring force or gravity), unless the clearance
is always less than 5 mm.
5.6.3.2 Compression points which can close to less than 12 mm that only becomes accessible as the product
is set up or folded away are allowable. Contact edges and ends shall conform to 5.1.1 unless the clearance
is always less than 5 mm. When compression points prohibited by 5.6.3.1 would be created by the release
of locking mechanisms, or by a user wrongly believing that a guard is ready for use without the locking
mechanisms fully engaged, then these locking mechanisms shall conform to 5.6.2.
5.6.4 Durability
Folding and locking mechanisms shall continue to meet the requirements of 5.6.1, 5.6.2 and 5.6.3 after
being opened and closed 300 times.
5.7 Flammability performance of fabrics and fabric assemblies
If textile, coated textile or plastic-coated parts of the bedguard have an area of more than 5 % of the total
construction, the rate of spread of flame of the material or coating shall not exceed 30 mm/s and no surface
flash shall occur when the material or coating is tested in accordance with BS EN 71-2:1994, 5.7.
5.8 Decals, labels and decorative effects
5.8.1 Decals and adhesive labels
When tested in accordance with Annex F, plastic decals or parts of plastic decals and adhesive labels shall
not become detached or removed from their original position.
5.8.2 Sewn-in labels and decorative effects
Sewn-in labels and decorative effects shall be securely attached along all their edges.

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6 Marking
6.1 Bedguards that conform to this standard shall be permanently marked with the following:
a) the name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer, distributor or retailer;
b) the number and date of this British Standard, i.e. BS 7972:20011);
c) the following notice:
WARNING Not suitable for children under 18 months.
d) the minimum and maximum length of mattress which the bedguard has been designed to fit;
e) the maximum thickness of mattress for which the bedguard is suitable;
f) if the bedguard is designed to be used with fixings attaching it to the bed and/or to the mattress, a
notice in a prominent position stating:
WARNING Never use without the fixing devices firmly attached to the bed and/or mattress.
g) a notice stating whether any types of bed base, e.g. those fitted with slats, are unsuitable for use with
the bedguard.
For the wording specified in c) and f), the word “WARNING” shall be in letters at least 5 mm high and the
remaining words shall be in letters at least 3 mm high.
6.2 Permanent labels shall be conspicuous and legible.

7 Purchase information
The following information shall be provided by the manufacturer for use at the point of sale:
a) a statement that the equipment should not be used for children under the age of 18 months or when
the child is over the age of 5 years;
b) a statement that the bedguard is not suitable for use with elderly or infirm adults or for use in a
non-domestic environment;
c) a statement giving the size of bed and mattress for which the bedguard is suitable.

8 Instructions for use
Instructions concerning the correct and safe assembly and use of the bedguard shall be provided. These
instructions shall be headed “IMPORTANT KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”, in letters not less than
5 mm high. The instructions shall be in the English language.

NOTE

Instructions may additionally be given in languages other than English.

The instructions shall include the following:
a) a statement that the bedguard is not recommended for use by children under the age of 18 months or
when the child is over the age of 5 years, and a recommendation that the bedguard is used only when the
child is able to climb in and out of bed unaided;
b) a statement that the bedguard should not be used as a substitute for a cot, as it cannot provide the
same level of safety as a cot;
c) a statement giving the maximum thickness of mattress for which the bedguard is suitable, according
to the height of the bedguard;
d) an instruction to fit the bedguard so that its side, when in the locked position or when placed in the
fitted position, touches the side of the mattress;
e) a list of all the components supplied for assembly of the bedguard;
f) instructions and diagrams illustrating the correct and safe means of assembly and fitting of the
bedguard;

Marking BS 7972:2001 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or
on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the
claimant’s responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.

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g) if the bedguard is designed so that it is fixed to the bed or to the mattress, a statement that the
bedguard should not be used unless the fixings are in place and securely attached to both the bed and/or
the mattress and the bedguard.
h) a statement that, once fitted in place, the bedguard should be checked to ensure that it is properly
fitted and secure;
i) a statement that the bedguard should be periodically checked for its general condition with particular
reference to the security of any locking mechanism and/or hinges that are used on the product;
j) if the bedguard has mesh infill panels, washing instructions and instructions for the removal and
replacement of the mesh;
k) a statement that additional and replacement parts should be obtained only from the manufacturer;
l) a statement that the bedguard should not be used on a sleeping surface that is more than 600 mm from
the floor;
m) the following statement, illustrated by a diagram:
WARNING To prevent the risk of strangulation it is essential to ensure that when the bedguard is fitted
into position, there is a gap of at least 250 mm (10 in), between each end of the bed and the corresponding
end of the bedguard.

9 Packaging
9.1 Any plastics covering used as packaging for the bedguard shall be conspicuously marked with a
warning to the effect that the covering should be kept away from children.
NOTE

An example of suitable wording is as follows:

To avoid danger of suffocation, remove this plastic cover before using this article. This cover should then be destroyed or kept away
from babies or young children.

9.2 Any plastics used as packaging shall be not less that 38 þm thick unless the packaging is in one or more
of the following categories:

a) bags with an opening perimeter of less than 380 mm;
b) shrunk-on film packaging that is normally destroyed when the packaging is opened by the user;
c) bags made of perforated film, that makes it possible for a child to breathe through the film and that is
unable to form a vacuum and stick to the face of a child. Any area of maximum dimensions
30 mm × 30 mm shall have a minimum total hole area of 1 %.

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Annex A (normative)
Tolerances for tests
Unless otherwise specified, tolerances for the tests given in Annex B, Annex C, Annex D and Annex E shall
be as follows.
a) Forces shall have an accuracy of ±5 % of the nominal force.
b) Masses shall have an accuracy of ±0,5 % of the nominal mass.
c) Dimensions shall have an accuracy of ±1 mm with respect to the nominal dimension.
d) Angles shall have an accuracy of ±2° with respect to the nominal angle.
NOTE

For the purposes of this standard, a force of 10 N may be regarded as equal to the downward force due to a mass of 1 kg.

Annex B (normative)
Test for the size of gaps and the distance between structural members
B.1 Apparatus
B.1.1 Test surface. A smooth, hard surface, e.g. of medium-density fibreboard.
B.1.2 Mattress, of dimensions (1 900 ± 10) mm × (762 ± 10) mm × (150 ± 10) mm, conforming

to BS EN 1725.
B.1.3 Slide gauge. A cone made of plastics or other hard, smooth material, mounted on a force measuring
device (see Figure B.1). There shall be two cones, having maximum diameters of 45 –00.1 mm and 65 –00.1 mm
respectively.

Force in newtons
A

30 ˚ ±1 ˚

Direction of application of force

For diameters
see annex B.1.3

Detail A

Figure B.1 — Slide gauge

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B.2 Procedure
Place the bedguard on the test surface (B.1.1) in the manner in which its is intended to be used. If the
material of the test surface has an obvious grain structure, ensure that the grain is aligned with the legs
of the bedguard. Place the test mattress (B.1.2) over the bedguard, with the ends of the mattress

equidistant from the ends of the bedguard.
Insert the slide gauge (B.1.3) symmetrically between the parts under test at any height and in any
direction. The 45 mm cone shall be inserted without force. The 65 mm cone shall be inserted with a steady
pushing force of up to 30 N.

Annex C (normative)
Test for protruding parts, gaps and openings
C.1 Apparatus
C.1.1 Ball chain, disc and weight, as shown in Figure C.1. The ball chain shall have a ball diameter
of (3.2 ± 0.5) mm and a distance between ball centres of (4.0 ± 0.5) mm (see Figure C.2). The chain shall be
fixed at one end to a spherical weight having a mass of 2.5 kg and a diameter of 115 mm, and at the other
end to a disc in accordance with Figure C.3. The disc shall be made of stainless steel and have a total mass
of (50 ± 1) g.
Dimensions in millimetres

Weight, mass
2.5 kg
Ring
Disc

Ball chain

Fixing point

200

115

Figure C.1 — Ball chain with disc and weight


3.2 ± 0.5

Dimensions in millimetres

4.0 ± 0.5

Figure C.2 — Detail of ball chain

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Dimensions in millimetres

26

21

15

11

8

3

40


Ring

Disc

Disc
10
40

Figure C.3 — Disc
C.2 Procedure
C.2.1 Place the bedguard on the test surface (B.1.1) in the manner in which its is intended to be used. Place
the test mattress (B.1.2) over the bedguard with the ends of the mattress equidistant from the ends of the
bedguard.
C.2.2 Using one hand only, holding the weight, move the ball chain and disc (C.1.1) around the bedguard,
holding the weight in such a way that the chain, close to the fixing point, touches the uppermost part of the
side and end of the bedguard. At any place where the chain and disc can get caught, lower the weight until
either the disc gets caught, and the weight hangs freely, or the disc slides over the edge.
C.2.3 Where feasible, put the disc through accessible openings and lower the weight in the manner
described in C.2.2.
C.2.4 Repeat C.2.2 and C.2.3 a total of three times.
C.2.5 Record whether or not the disc gets caught under the load of the spherical weight in any place.

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Annex D (normative)
Mesh strength test
D.1 Apparatus
D.1.1 Test probe, as shown in Figure D.1, finished in highly polished chromium plate.
Dimensions in millimetres

35

10
10

Tap 10-32 UNF x 10 deep

0
SR. 2.8 - 0.5

Figure D.1 — Test probe
D.2 Procedure
Using a force of 30 N, insert the test probe (D.1.1) into an opening in the mesh at the following positions:
a) as close to the frame as possible;
b) in the middle of the side;
c) any other position that is considered to be more unfavourable.

Annex E (normative)
Security tests
E.1 Apparatus
E.1.1 Test dummy. A solid cylinder (200 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
15 +0.01 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius
0
of (5 ± 1) mm.

E.2 Procedure
E.2.1 Single-sided bedguards
E.2.1.1 Place the test surface, bedguard and mattress on a surface which is inclined at 15 +0.5
° to the
0
horizontal. The test surface shall be prevented from moving and inclined with its lower edge horizontal and
the bedguard positioned parallel to its lower edge.
E.2.1.2 Position the test dummy (E.1.1) so that its major axis lies parallel to the bedguard’s vertical
element with its centre of gravity located at a point one third of the length of the bedguard from one end of
the bedguard. Allow the test dummy to rest against the vertical element of the bedguard, then roll the test
dummy away from the bedguard and release it when its longitudinal axis is aligned with and at a distance
of 260 mm from its rest position against the bedguard (see Figure E.1).
E.2.1.3 Carry out the procedure described in E.2.1.2 a total of ten times. The position of the bedguard shall
not be adjusted during the test procedure.

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Dimensions in millimetres

260

+0.5 ˚
15 0

Test dummy


Bedguard
Test dummy

Mattress
Test
surface

L/

3
L

Figure E.1 — Position of test dummy

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E.2.2 Double-sided bedguards
E.2.2.1 Place the test surface, bedguard and mattress on a surface which is inclined at 15 +0.5
° to the
0
horizontal. The test surface shall be prevented from moving and inclined with its lower edge horizontal and
the bedguard positioned parallel to its lower edge.
E.2.2.2 Position the test dummy (E.1.1) so that its major axis lies parallel to the bedguard’s vertical
element with its centre of gravity located at a point one third of the length of the bedguard from one end of

the bedguard. Allow the test dummy to rest against the vertical element of the bedguard, then roll the test
dummy away from the bedguard and release it when the longitudinal axis is aligned with and at a distance
of 260 mm from its rest position against the bedguard (see Figure E.1).
E.2.2.3 Carry out the procedure described in E.2.2.2 a total of ten times. The position of the bedguard shall
not be adjusted during the test procedure.
E.2.2.4 Repeat the procedure described in E.2.2.2 and E.2.2.3 on the opposite side of the bedguard.

Annex F (normative)
Test for durability of decals
Immerse the part of the product to which plastic decals or adhesive labels are attached, for 30 min in
demineralized water at a temperature of (20 ± 2) °C.

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Bibliography
[1] Statutory Instrument 1988 No. 1324. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
London: The Stationery Office.
[2] Statutory Instrument 1989 No. 2358. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment)
Regulations. London: The Stationery Office.
[3] Statutory Instrument 1993 No. 207. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment)
Regulations. London: The Stationery Office.

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