EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013

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Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 1:
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Meubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 1 :
Exigences de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 716-1:2008+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2013
ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 716-1:2008
English Version
Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use -
Part 1: Safety requirements
Meubles - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den
pour enfants - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité Wohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 February 2008 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 17 November 2012.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
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Kingdom.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Safety requirements .5
4.1 General .5
4.2 Materials .5
4.2.1 Materials and surfaces .5
4.2.2 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings .5
4.3 !!Initial stability"" .5
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4.4 Construction .5
4.4.1 General .5
4.4.2 Holes, gaps and openings on the inside of the cot .6
4.4.3 Head entrapment on the outside of the cot .7
4.4.4 Shear and squeeze points .7
4.4.5 Snag points .7
4.4.6 Locking systems .7
4.4.7 Cot base .8
4.4.8 Sides and ends .8
4.4.9 Cot rim .9
4.5 Final stability .9
4.6 !!Mattress size"" .9
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5 Packaging .9
6 Instructions for use . 10
7 Marking . 11
Annex A (informative) !!A–deviations"" . 12
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Foreword
This document (EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207
“Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by July 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes !EN 716-1:2008."
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 17 November 2012
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This part of EN 716 specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length
greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use.
Cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens should, when converted, comply
with the relevant European standard for that item.
This standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European standard exists.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-2:2006, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
!EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods
EN 1103, Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
folding cot
cot which can be dismantled or folded without the use of a tool for transportation. This does not include items
such as carry cots intended for transportation of infants
NOTE In some countries "folding cots" are also called "travel cots".
3.2
locking system
mechanism consisting of a locking device and one or more operating devices, which can deactivate the
locking device, e.g. by pushing a button, pressing a lever or turning a knob
3.3
locking device
device intended to maintain the cot or parts of it in its intended position

3.4
shear and squeeze points
gaps which can cause harm to parts of the body and which occur when two accessible parts move relative to
each other
3.5
accessible parts
!when a child’s hand can neither reach through sides nor ends, the inside of the cot and the exterior of the
cot 300 mm from the upper part of the rim
when a child’s hand can reach through sides or ends, accessible parts are the whole cot except the underside
of the cot base"
3.6
mattress base
cot base and mattress combined in one component
3.7
movable sides
sliding sides, drop sides, folding sides, etc
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
With the exception of the requirements specified in clause 4.2, the requirements apply both before and after
testing in accordance with EN 716-2.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Materials and surfaces
The manufacturer/importer/retailer shall provide verification that all accessible parts meet the relevant
requirements from EN 71-3.
4.2.2 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings
When tested in accordance with 5.4 of EN 71-2:2006, the maximum rate of spread of flame of textiles, coated
textiles or plastic coverings shall be 30 mm/s.
When tested in accordance with EN 1103, there shall be no flash-effect.
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4.3 Initial stability
When tested in accordance with 5.2 of EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013, the cot shall not overturn."
4.4 Construction
4.4.1 General
4.4.1.1 Edges and protruding parts
Edges and protruding parts accessible during normal use shall be rounded or chamfered and free of burrs and
sharp edges.
4.4.1.2 Self-tapping screws
Self-tapping screws shall not be used to fasten any component that is designed to be removed or loosened
when dismantling the cot for purposes of transportation or storage.
NOTE Self-tapping screws include wood screws, particleboard screws and the like.
4.4.1.3 Labels and decals
!Glued labels and decals shall not be used on the internal surfaces of cot sides and ends unless they are
below the level of the cot base or mattress base."
4.4.1.4 Small parts
When tested in accordance with 5.4 of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", no accessible part that can be
detached shall fit wholly within the small parts cylinder.
4.4.1.5 Castors and wheels
Castors/wheels shall not be fitted except in the following configuration, either:
a) two or more castors/wheels and at least two other support points, or,
b) at least four castors/wheels, of which at least two can be locked.
4.4.2 Holes, gaps and openings on the inside of the cot
4.4.2.1 General
With the exception of the holes, gaps and openings specified in !4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3, 4.4.2.4, 4.4.2.5, 4.4.2.6,
4.4.4.2 and 4.4.4.3" all other accessible holes, gaps and openings shall be less than 7 mm, between 12 mm
and 25 mm, or between 45 mm and 65 mm when tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of !EN 716-
2:2008+A1:2013".
4.4.2.2 Assembly holes
There shall be no accessible holes between 7 mm diameter and 12 mm diameter, unless the depth is less
than 10 mm.
4.4.2.3 Distance between cot base and sides and ends
When tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", it shall not be possible for the
25 mm cone to pass between the cot base and the sides, and between the cot base and the ends.
4.4.2.4 Openings in mesh sides and ends
When the sides or ends are of mesh, it shall not be possible for the 7 mm cone as described in 5.3.1 of !EN
716-2:2008+A1:2013" to pass through the holes of the mesh.
4.4.2.5 Distance between slats of the cot base
When tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", it shall not be possible for the
60 mm cone to pass between two adjacent slats of the cot base.
4.4.2.6 Openings in mesh of the cot base
When tested in accordance with 5.3.1 of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", it shall not be possible for the
85 mm cone to pass through a cot base made of mesh.
4.4.3 Head entrapment on the outside of the cot
!The following requirements do not apply to cots that have mesh or fabric sides/ends and a rigid leg or
support system, when the lowest part of the opening is less than 100 mm
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