EN 1729-1-2015 pdf download.Furniture – Chairs and tables for educational institutions Part 1 Functional dimensions.
measuring device intended for determining Point S. buttock zone and chair dimensions of school chairs Notel to entry: Details of the SCMD and the method of use are given in Annex F.
4 Functional dimensions for chairs and tables
The functional dimensions and corresponding size marks and colour codes for chairs with slopes between —5° and +7° and associated tables shall be as specified in the normative Annex A.
The functional dimensions and corresponding size marks and colour codes for high chairs with double- sloped seats and associated tables shall be as specified in the normative Annex B.
The functional dimensions and corresponding size marks and colour codes for standing-height tables shall be as specified in normative Annex C.
The functional dimensions and corresponding size marks and colour codes for tall chairs shall be as specified in the normative Annex D. Tables suitable for tall chairs cannot be size marked, Tables shall correspond to the height of tall chairs as in Table D.2.
The functional dimensions and corresponding size marks and colour codes for stools shall be as specified in the normative Annex E. Worksurfaces shall correspond to the height of stools as In Table E.3.
Adjustable and multi-size furniture shall fulfil the requirements specified in Annex A. Annex B, Annex C, Annex D or Annex E.
The stature and popliteal height ranges shown in Table A.1, Table A.2. Table B.l, Table B.2, Table C.1 and Table Di do not include any allowance for shoes. All chair and table heights include an allowance for shoes.
Assessment needs to be carried out according to EN 1729-1 before being tested according to EN 1729-2.
5 Marking
Chairs and tables in Annex A shall be marked as 0 to 7. Chairs and tables in Annex B shall be marked as HO to B7. Standing-height tables in Annex C shall be marked as CO to C7. Tall chairs in Annex D shall be marked as DO to D7. Stools in Annex E shall be marked as EO to E7.
The marking of fixed and adjustable chairs and tables shall be legible and indelible and shall include at least the following information:
a) size mark or colour code or both, as specified in Annex A, Annex B, Annex C, Annex D or Annex E;
b) marking on adjustable furniture of the size marks covered;
c) name and/or trade name and/or mark and address of the manufacturer or his or her authorized representative in full or in abbreviated form, provided the abbreviation enables the manufacturer and/or his or her authorized representative to be identified;
d) date of production by stating at least the year and month of production.
Tall chairs shall also be marked with a reference where to find information on the table height they are intended to be used with. This information shall be provided on a label directly or via a web address, QR-code or other suitable application. Tables that are intended for use with tall chairs shall be marked with their height (distance from the floor to the top of the table). This information shall be provided on a label directly or via a web address, QR-code or other suitable application.
6 Instructions
The instructions shall be submitted with the furniture in the official languages(s) of the country where the furniture is sold. They can be given affixed to the furniture, on a label, in a leaflet or in the instructions for use. They shall include at least the following:
a) Size mark reference: size mark Identification shall be referenced to this European Standard;
b) Maintenance Instructions: including information on maintenance and cleaning;
c) Installation instructions for multi-size furniture: instructions on how to adjust the furniture to fit a specific group of pupils;
d) Adjustability information: instructions for the users (pupils) of adjustable furniture shall include Information on how to operate the adjustments and information on how to recognize correct settings and therefore a good posture;EN 1729-1-2015 pdf download.

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