BS/EN 16122-2012 pdf download.Domestic and non-domestic storage furniture Test methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability.
The unit shall be loaded for one week.
Check whether the unit remains attached to the structure and carries the test load.
10.1.4 DIslodgement test
Close all doors, flaps and extension elements.
Apply to the unloaded storage unit the specified vertical upwards force at the least favourable point of the front edge. The force shall be removed if the vertical distance of travel of the force is more than 10 mm.
NOTE This test is to assess the attachment of the comp’ete storage unit and not the attachment of individual elements within the unit
10.2 Units supported by the floor
This test applies to units standing or resting on the floor and mounted to the building, e.g. a wall.
The unit shall be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the manner of mounting is ambiguously defined, the manner of mounting shall be recorded in the test report.
Apply the specified horizontal outwards static force to the centre of the top edge of the unit.
11 Stability tests
11.1 General
The stability tests shall be carried out with the unit placed on the test floor (5.1).
Units designed to be placed against the wall shall not be tested in the rearwards direction. Castors and height
adjustment devices shall be in the position most likely to cause the unit to overturn.
11.2 Doors, extension elements and flaps closed, all storage units unloaded
11.2.1 Units that are, or can be, adjusted to a height of 1000 mm or less
Apply the specified vertical force by means of the loading pad (5,4) on the top surface acting 50 mm from the outer edge of the unit at any point likely to cause overturning.
Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.
11.2.2 UnIts that are, or can be, adjusted to a height of more than 1000 mm
Apply the specified vertical force together with the specified outward horizontal force on the top surface acting 50 mm from the outer edge of the unit at any point likely to cause overturning.
Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.
11.3 Opening doors, extension elements and flaps, all storage units unloaded
When two or more doors are fitted, the test shall be carried out on one closed door with the other door opened to 90°.
If doors and flaps provide access to other extension elements or flaps, these shall be opened when carrying out the test.
Locking mechanisms shall be unlocked.
Apply a horizontal force, which is just sufficient to open doors, extension elements or flaps. The opening force shall be applied to the centre of the handle, knob, key etc.
Record if the unit overturns or is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.
11.4 Doors, extension elements and flaps opened and unlocked
11.4.1 All storage areas unloaded and all doors, extension elements and flaps open
All doors shall be opened to 90 and all extension elements shall be fully opened, except where there are no open stops, in which case they shall be opened to two thirds of the internal length. All flaps shall be fully opened.
Interlock mechanisms shall not be overridden.
Record if the unit overturns or Is supported by an open extension element, opened door or opened flap.
11.4.2 All storage areas unloaded with overturning load
Doors shall be opened to 90° and extension elements shall be fully opened, except where there are no open stops, in which case they shall be opened to two thirds of the internal length. Flaps shall be fully opened.
Extension elements and flaps shall be opened across the full width of the unit. Only one extension element in each vertical line of extension elements shall be opened so as to produce the configuration most likely to cause overturning.BS/EN 16122-2012 pdf download.
BS/EN 16122-2012 pdf download
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