EN 16122:2012

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Behältnismöbel für den Wohn- und Nicht-Wohnbereich - Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Festigkeit, Dauerhaltbarkeit und StandsicherheitMeubles de rangement à usage domestique et collectif - Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la résistance, la durabilité et la stabilitéDomestic and non-domestic storage furniture - Test methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16122:2012SIST EN 16122:2012en,fr,de01-november-2012SIST EN 16122:2012SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16122
July 2012 ICS 97.140 English Version
Domestic and non-domestic storage furniture - Test methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability
Meubles de rangement à usage domestique et collectif - Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la résistance, la durabilité et la stabilité
Behältnismöbel für den Wohn- und Nicht-Wohnbereich - Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Festigkeit, Dauerhaltbarkeit und Standsicherheit This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 June 2012.
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Apparatus for slam-shut/open test of extension elements . 37A.1 Principle. 37A.2 Apparatus . 37A.3 Calibration . 39A.3.1 Pneumatic apparatus . 39A.3.2 Weight and string system . 39 SIST EN 16122:2012

EXAMPLE A magnetic catch or a self-closing-mechanism. 3.2 clear height unobstructed height above the top of the bottom surface, or the structure of the unit
Note 1 to entry: For example, the top of the extension element below and the lower edge of the extension element above. See Figure 1. SIST EN 16122:2012

Key 1 structure of the unit 2
clear height H Figure 1 — Clear height 3.3 damper mechanism mechanism which gently brings the component to a stop 3.4 extension element components that can be pulled out and pushed in EXAMPLE Drawers, suspended pocket files, keyboard trays. 3.5 flap horizontally hinged door, which opens upwards or downwards 3.6 free standing unit unit not intended to be attached to a load bearing structure 3.7 interlock device which restrains the opening of more than one extension element at a time 3.8 latching mechanism mechanism which retains an extension element or a door in the closed position and which requires a second action to release it and may require a key or a combination in order to activate it 3.9 locking mechanism mechanism that limits access to the interior of a unit or a storage element and that requires a key or a combination in order to activate it or to make it possible to activate it
3.10 stay hardware component usually used to hold a flap or door in the open position SIST EN 16122:2012

3.14 levelling device adjustable device intended to keep the item of furniture perpendicular to the floor
EXAMPLE Adjustable feet or similar. 4 General test conditions 4.1 Preliminary preparation The unit(s)/component(s) shall be tested as delivered. The unit(s)/component(s) shall be assembled and/or configured according to the instructions supplied. Unless otherwise stated, the most adverse configuration shall be used for each test. If mounting or assembly instructions are not supplied, the mounting or assembly method shall be recorded in the test report. Fittings shall be tightened before testing and shall not be re-tightened unless specifically required in the manufacturer’s instructions. If the configuration needs to be changed in order to produce the worst-case conditions, this shall be recorded in the test report. Levelling devices shall be set as near as possible to 5 mm from the fully open position whilst ensuring the unit is perpendicular to the floor. A combination of tests may be necessary to cover the properties of multifunction components; e.g. a receding door shall be tested both as a sliding door and as a pivoted door. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the sample for test shall be stored in indoor ambient conditions for at least 24 hours immediately prior to testing. Except for the deflection of shelves (see below), the tests shall be carried out in indoor ambient conditions at a temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C. If during a test the temperature is outside of the range of 15 °C to 25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be recorded in the test report.
The test for deflection of shelves (6.1.4), except metal, stone and glass shelves, shall be carried out at a relative humidity of 45 % to 55 %. If during a test the relative humidity is outside this range, the maximum and/or minimum shall be recorded in the test report. If a test cannot be carried out as specified in this Standard, e.g. because a loading pad cannot be used for the application of a force due to the design of a product, the test shall be carried out as closely as possible to that specified. Before beginning the testing, visually inspect the unit thoroughly. Record any defects so that they are not assumed to have been caused by the tests. Carry out measurements, if specified. During testing, the unit shall be placed on the floor and levelled, unless otherwise specified. All tests specified for a particular component shall be carried out on the same sample. SIST EN 16122:2012

± 5 % of the nominal force;  Velocities: ± 5 % of the nominal velocity;  Masses:
± 1 % of the nominal mass;  Dimensions: ± 1 mm of the nominal dimension;  Angles:
± 2° of the nominal angle. The accuracy for the positioning of loading pads and impact plates shall be ± 5 mm. NOTE For the purposes of uncertainty measurement, test results are not considered to be adversely affected when the above tolerances are met. 4.4 Prevention of movement during test If a freestanding unit tends to overbalance during the tests specified in Clauses 6 and 7, load the unit until this tendency stops, unless otherwise specified. If a freestanding unit tends to slide during the tests specified in Clauses 6 and 7, with the exception of subclauses 6.4.2 and 6.4.3, the unit shall be restrained by stops (5.3). 4.5 Loading Unless otherwise specified, all storage components, which are not subject to testing, shall be uniformly loaded with the specified load(s). 5 Test equipment and apparatus Unless otherwise specified, the tests may be applied by any suitable device, because results are dependent only upon correctly applied forces and not on the apparatus. The equipment shall not inhibit deformation of the unit/component, i.e. it shall be able to move so that it can follow the deformation of the unit/component during testing, so that the loads are always applied at the specified points and in the specified directions. 5.1 Floor surface, which is a rigid, horizontal and flat surface. For the strength of structure and underframe (6.4.1), the surface shall be smooth high-pressure plastics laminate. SIST EN 16122:2012

They shall be in a flexible bag large enough to allow them to move in the bag during the test.
5.8 Loads for filing pockets. Suspended filing pockets shall be loaded with typing paper or an equivalent alternative as shown in Figure 19. 5.9 Steel impact plates, which are 200 mm in length, with one surface faced with a 3 mm thick layer of rubber with a hardness of (85 ± 10) IRHD according to ISO 7619-2:2010.
Other properties of steel impact plates are as defined in Table 1. Table 1 — Steel impact plates Plate parameter Unit Plate no. 1 Plate no. 2 Mass (excluding rubber) kg 1,7 2,5 Approximate width mm 109 160 Approximate thickness mm 10 10 Length mm 200 200
5.10 Obstacles for castor durability tests, two steel strips 50 mm wide and 2 mm high with the edges having a radius of 2 mm, 500 mm apart and parallel on the floor surface and perpendicular to the test direction. SIST EN 16122:2012

At the same points as specified above, measure and record the deflection under load to an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and as a percentage of the distance between the supports.
Key 1 load 2 shelf support Figure 2 — Deflection test of shelves 6.1.5 Strength of shelf supports Load the shelf uniformly with half the load specified for the deflection of shelf test (6.1.4), except at 220 mm from one support, where the impact plate (5.9) shall be tipped over ten times over the support (see Figure 3). The striking surface of the impact plate (5.9) shall be that faced with rubber. All supports of the shelf shall be tested. Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 steel impact plate 2 load 3 shelf support h length of impact plate Figure 3 — Strength test of shelf supports SIST EN 16122:2012

6.3 Clothes rails and supports 6.3.1 General When clothes rails are structurally interconnected, all the clothes rails shall be loaded. The span of a clothes rail is the distance between consecutive supports. Place the rail on its supports in the unit. Each support shall be loaded consecutively. End supports shall be loaded with the specified load placed as close as possible to the support. Intermediate supports shall be loaded with double the specified load placed as close as possible to the support (see Figure 4). SIST EN 16122:2012

a) End supports
b) Intermediate supports Key 1 load 2 clothes rail 3 end support 4 intermediate support Figure 4 — Strength and test of clothes rail supports
6.3.2 Dislodgement of clothes rails Place the rail on its supports in the unit. Load the rail uniformly with the load specified (see Figure 5) and apply for  one hour for metal rails, and  one week for all other rails. SIST EN 16122:2012

Key 1 load Figure 5 — Dislodgement of clothes rails 6.4 Strength of the structure 6.4.1 Test for structure and underframe This test is not applicable to uni
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