EN 71-14:2014

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den häuslichen Gebrauch
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 14: Trampolines à usage familial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-14:2014
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 71-14
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2014
ICS 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 14: Trampolines à usage Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 14: Trampoline für den
familial häuslichen Gebrauch
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope (see A.1) .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 General requirements .9
4.1 Exemptions from certain requirements in EN 71-1 (see A.2) .9
4.2 Trampoline categories .9
4.3 General requirements for the trampoline construction (see A.3) .9
4.3.1 Requirements for mini-trampolines (see 4.2) .9
4.3.2 Requirements for medium and large trampolines (see 4.2) . 10
4.3.3 Requirements for all trampoline categories . 10
4.4 Durability of materials (see A.4) . 11
4.4.1 Metallic parts . 11
4.4.2 Non metallic parts . 11
4.5 Entrapment (see A.5) . 11
4.5.1 Finger entrapment . 11
4.5.2 Head and neck entrapment . 11
4.5.3 Foot entrapment . 12
4.6 Pinching and crushing hazards (see A.6) . 12
4.7 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts . 13
4.7.1 General . 13
4.7.2 Sharp edges and sharp points . 13
4.7.3 Protruding parts . 13
4.8 Access devices . 13
4.9 Padding (see A.7) . 13
4.9.1 Padding coverage . 13
4.9.2 Impact resistance of the frame padding and the suspension system . 14
4.9.3 Protection of the poles . 14
4.9.4 Protection of the handrails (for mini-trampolines) . 14
4.10 Strength (see A.8) . 14
4.10.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure . 14
4.10.2 Frame strength . 14
4.10.3 Dynamic strength of enclosures . 14
4.10.4 Strength of the fixations of the padding to the frame . 14
4.10.5 Static strength of access devices . 15
4.10.6 Strength of mat, suspension system and frame . 15
4.11 Mat deflection (see A.9) . 15
4.12 Stability . 15
5 Warnings, markings and instructions . 15
5.1 General . 15
5.2 Warnings and markings on the product (see A.10) . 16
5.2.1 General . 16
5.2.2 Marking of the centre of the mat . 16
5.3 Warnings and markings on the packaging . 17
5.4 Warnings and information in the instructions for use . 17
5.4.1 Warnings . 17
5.4.2 Information . 18
5.4.3 Assembly and maintenance instructions . 18
6 Test methods . 19
6.1 Dynamic tests . 19
6.1.1 Padding impact test (see 4.9.2) . 19
6.1.2 Enclosure and poles impact strength test (see 4.3.3.1 and 4.10.3) . 19
6.2 Strength . 21
6.2.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure (see 4.10.1) . 21
6.2.2 Frame strength (see 4.10.2) . 22
6.2.3 Strength test of mat, suspension system and frame (see 4.10.6) . 24
6.2.4 Strength of the padding fixations to the frame (see 4.10.4) . 24
6.2.5 Static strength of access devices (see 4.10.5) . 24
6.3 Stability (see 4.12) . 24
6.3.1 Stability of the frame . 24
6.3.2 Enclosure and poles impact stability test . 25
6.4 Testing of the assembly (see 4.3.3.1 and 4.3.3.2) . 26
6.5 Durability tests (see 4.4) . 27
6.5.1 Metallic parts (see 4.4.1) . 27
6.5.2 Non metallic parts . 27
6.6 Mat deflection test (see 4.6, 4.9.1 and 4.11) . 27
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 29
A.1 Scope (see Clause 1) . 29
A.2 General (see 4.1 and 4.3.3) . 29
A.3 Enclosures (see 4.3) . 29
A.4 Durability of materials (see 4.4) . 31
A.5 Entrapment (see 4.5) . 31
A.6 Pinching and crushing hazards (see 4.6) . 31
A.7 Padding (see 4.9) . 32
A.8 Strength test (see 4.10) . 32
A.9 Mat deflection (see 4.11) . 32
A.10 Warnings and markings on the product (see 5.2) . 32
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys . 33
Bibliography . 34

Foreword
This document (EN 71-14:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of toys”, the
secretariat of which is held by DS.
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 June 2015 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by June 2015.
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 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2009/48/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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This European Standard constitutes the 14 part of the European Standard on safety of toys and needs to be
read in conjunction with Part 1.
This European Standard, Safety of toys, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties;
— Part 2: Flammability;
— Part 3: Migration of certain elements;
— Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities;
— Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets;
— Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use;
— Part 9: Organic chemical compounds — Requirements;
— Part 10: Organic chemical compounds — Sample preparation and extraction;
— Part 11: Organic chemical compounds — Methods of analysis;
— Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances;
— Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games;
— Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use [this document].
NOTE 1 In addition to the above parts of EN 71, the following guidance documents have been published: the CEN
Report, CR 14379, Classification of toys – Guidelines; the CEN Technical Report, CEN/TR 15071, Safety of toys –
National translations of warnings and instructions for use in EN 71, and the CEN Technical Report, CEN/TR 15371, Safety
of toys – Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71–1, EN 71–2, and EN 71–8.
NOTE 2 Words in italics are defined in Clause 3 (Terms and definitions). Additional information on the background and
rationale for various requirements is given in Annex A.
NOTE 3 Different legal requirements may exist in non-EU countries.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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 (see A.1)
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for trampolines for domestic use, their
access devices and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use above ground level by one
person at a time.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
— trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219;
— floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN 15649 series;
— trampolines used in public playgrounds;
— inclined mat trampolines;
— inflatable trampolines;
— fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use;
— trampolines with additional features, e.g. tents, basket ball hoop;
— trampolines for domestic use buried at ground level.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1:2014, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-8:2011, Safety of toys — Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
EN 913:2008, Gymnastic equipment — General safety requirements and test methods
EN 13219:2008, Gymnastic equipment — Trampolines — Functional and safety requirements, test methods
EN ISO 4892-3, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps
(ISO 4892-3)
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres —Salt spray tests (ISO 9227)
EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
access device
equipment used for access to, or egress from, the mat of a trampoline including, but not limited to, ladders
3.2
bouncing
action considered as normal use of a trampoline consisting of continuous, vertical jumping in which each
landing is in close proximity to the previous landing
3.3
enclosure
flexible barrier (constraint) surrounding the trampoline and designed to prevent the user from falling off a
trampoline
3.4
enclosure height
distance from the surface of the mat to the lowest point of the brim of the enclosure
Note 1 to entry: The enclosure height is illustrated in Figure 1:

Key
1 enclosure height
Figure 1 — Enclosure height
3.5
frame
construction of rigid supportive materials from which the mat is suspended
Note 1 to entry: Example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat (see Figure 3).
3.6
legs
part of the framework, constructed of rigid materials which support the frame
3.7
mat
predominantly flexible surface which the user contacts in the course of bouncing on the trampoline
Note 1 to entry: Example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat (see Figure 3).
3.8
maximum user weight
mass, in kilograms, indicated by the manufacturer as the maximum weight of a user
3.9
padding
shock-attenuating protective system attached to the frame to cover the frame and the suspension system
Note 1 to entry: Example of domestic trampoline including trampoline frame and mat (see Figure 3).
3.10
suspension system
mechanism that supports the mat, consisting of flexible devices that connect the mat to the frame
Note 1 to entry: Steel extension springs are a typical example of a suspension system (see Figure 2).

Figure 2 — Example of a suspension system

Key
1 mat
2 suspension system
3 frame size (in case of a non-circular trampoline the frame size is the maximum distance between two opposite points
of the frame)
4 frame
padding
Figure 3 — Example of trampoline frame and mat
4 General requirements
4.1 Exemptions from certain requirements in EN 71-1 (see A.2)
The requirements in EN 71-1 are applicable to trampolines for domestic use with exemptions for the
requirements under the following headings in EN 71-1:
— edges (EN 71-1:2014, 4.7);
— sharp points (EN 71-1:2014, 4.8);
— protruding parts (EN 71-1:2014, 4.9);
— toys which a child can enter (EN 71-1:2014, 4.14.1).
The above mentioned requirements from EN 71-1 are not exempted for trampolines intended for children
under 36 months.
NOTE This European standard specifies specific requirements for edges, sharp points and protruding parts for
trampolines for domestic use which is why the corresponding requirements of EN 71–1 do not apply to trampolines (for
children of 36 months and over).
4.2 Trampoline categories
Trampolines shall be classified by the size, height and maximum user weight according to Table 1.
Table 1 — Trampoline size, height and maximum user weight requirements
Mini Medium Large
Frame size < 1 500 ≥ 1 500 < 2 500 ≥ 2 500
in mm
Frame height < 350 ≥ 350 ≥ 350
in mm
Maximum user weight 25 50 Manufacturer defined
in kg
The frame size for a circular trampoline is equal to the diameter (see Figure 3) while for non-circular
trampolines it is equal to the maximum distance between two opposite points of the outside of the frame (e.g.
the largest diagonal in the case of a rectangular trampoline).
If at least one of the measurements in Table 1 is exceeded, the trampoline shall be classified in the closest
higher category.
4.3 General requirements for the trampoline construction (see A.3)
4.3.1 Requirements for mini-trampolines (see 4.2)
Mini-trampolines intended for indoor use shall be provided with anti-slip feet. Such trampolines shall not slip
when tested according to EN 13219:2008, 5.2.
Mini-trampolines may be equipped with handrails to assist the balance of the user. Mini-trampolines may be
equipped with an enclosure. If mini-trampolines are equipped with handrails they shall not be equipped with
an enclosure.
NOTE See 4.3.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
4.3.2 Requirements for medium and large trampolines (see 4.2)
Medium and large trampolines shall be equipped with an enclosure but shall not be equipped with a handrail.
NOTE See 4.3.3.2 for requirements on enclosures.
4.3.3 Requirements for all trampoline categories
4.3.3.1 General requirements
The construction of the trampoline shall ensure that during play (or movement of the trampoline) the
assembled joints cannot become dislodged.
NOTE This requirement can be fulfilled by the use of pit pins or bolts.
After being tested according to 6.4 (testing of the assembly), the legs and the frame shall remain in their initial
connection position without apparent movement.
The assembled joints of the trampoline and enclosure, if any, shall stay connected when tested according to
6.1.2 (enclosure and poles impact strength test).
4.3.3.2 Enclosures
The opening of the enclosure shall also allow access for an adult.
Any enclosure shall allow supervision of the child during play on any point of the periphery of the trampoline.
Access under the trampoline shall be free and the zone between the mat and ground shall not be enclosed.
No barrier shall be mounted around the trampoline frame.
It shall be possible to open the opening in the enclosure from the inside and from the outside independently.
The opening for access through any enclosure shall be easy to distinguish from the rest of the enclosure.
NOTE 1 EN 71–1:2014, A.33 contains Good practices for visibility and legibility for warnings. Some of the
recommendations given in this annex could also be applied for distinguishing the opening for access from the rest of the
enclosure.
If buckles are used for the opening, the opening force needed for opening each (single) buckle shall be 50 N
or less.
If a zip is used for the opening, the opening-direction the zip shall be from bottom to top.
The slider of any zip or any other means of opening shall be of a colour which contrasts with the colour of the
teeth and ribbons of the zip, unless a conspicuous handle of a different colour is attached to the slider.
NOTE 2 This requirement can be fulfilled by having a double-tagged slider on a zip-fastener.
The height of the enclosure shall be:
— at least 1,5 m for trampolines with a frame size of less than 2,5 m;
— at least 1,8 m for trampolines with a frame size of 2,5 m or more.
When tested according to 6.4 (testing of the assembly), no element supporting the enclosure (e.g. poles,
liaison tubes, caps) shall dismantle.
4.4 Durability of materials (see A.4)
4.4.1 Metallic parts
This requirement does not apply to mini-trampolines (see 4.2 (trampoline categories)), if designed for indoor
use only, and not to stainless metals (aluminium alloy or copper or stainless steel).
When tested in accordance with 6.5.1 (durability test, metallic parts), all structural metallic parts as well as
metal fasteners and fixing mechanisms, coated or non-coated, shall present less than 1/10:th of red-rusted
surface area. White rust is accepted.
4.4.2 Non metallic parts
Before and after being tested according to 6.5.2 (durability test, non metallic parts), the outermost material of
the padding system for the frame and the material of the enclosure shall have a ‘maximum force’ (as defined
in EN ISO 13934-1) of at least 150 N. Before and after being tested according to 6.5.2 (durability test, non
metallic parts), the mat shall all retain at least 80 % of their maximum force (as defined in EN ISO 13934-1).
The requirement applies to two sets of test specimens (one in the warp and one in the weft direction) as
specified in EN ISO 13934-1.
4.5 Entrapment (see A.5)
4.5.1 Finger entrapment
This requirement applies to any rigid openings accessible during bouncing.
Accessible holes, slots and gaps in any rigid material that are within the reach of a child during use of the toy
when the body of the child is in a forced movement, shall not allow a 7 mm diameter rod to be inserted to a
depth of 10 mm or more, unless a 12 mm diameter rod can also be inserted.
If a trampoline is intended for children under 36 months, the accessible holes, slots or gaps in any rigid
material that are within the reach of a child during use of the toy when the body of the child is in a forced
movement, shall not allow a 5 mm diameter rod to be inserted to a depth of 10 mm or more unless a 12 mm
diameter rod can also be inserted.
4.5.2 Head and neck entrapment
Trampolines shall be constructed so that no openings create head and neck entrapment hazards either by
head first or feet first passage. When choosing materials, the manufacturer shall also take into account the
entrapment hazards that can occur due to distortion of material during use.
NOTE Hazardous situations in which this type of entrapment can be encountered include the following:
— completely bound openings through which a user can slide head first or feet first;
— partially bound or V-shaped openings;
— shearing and moving openings.
Any such openings shall comply with the following requirements:
a) all accessible completely bound openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or
above any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall, if they allow passage of
probe C under a maximum force of 222 N, also allow passage of probe D under a maximum force of
222 N when tested according to EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.1 (head and neck entrapment in accessible
completely bound openings). The test probes shall be applied in the downward direction of the user (feet
first);
b) accessible rigid circular openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or above any
other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall not have an internal diameter
between 130 mm and 230 mm;
c) accessible completely bound openings that allow the free passage of probe C, when tested according to
EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.1 (head and neck entrapment in accessible completely bound openings), shall have no
parts that converge in the downward direction at an angle of less than 60° if the lower edge is 600 mm or
more above the ground (V-shaped opening);
d) partially bound and V-shaped openings with a lower edge of 600 mm or more above the ground, or above
any other surface which is of such a size that it will support a child, shall be constructed so that either:
1) the opening is not accessible as defined in EN 71-8:2011, Figure 20, when tested according to
EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.2.3 a) (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped openings), or
2) the tip of template E (see EN 71-8:2011, Figure 19) contacts the base of the opening, when tested
according to EN 71-8:2011, 6.5.2.3 b) (head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V-shaped
openings).
4.5.3 Foot entrapment
Surfaces intended for bouncing and standing shall not contain any gaps greater than 30 mm measured in one
direction (see Figure 4).
This requirement does not apply to junctions between two consecutive sections of the padding. (Unless this
space is < 30 mm).
Figure 4 — Measurement of surface gap on bouncing and walking levels
4.6 Pinching and crushing hazards (see A.6)
When tested according to 6.6 (mat deflection test), suspension systems shall not be accessible if the gap
between two consecutive moving parts is greater than 3 mm (e.g. between two consecutive springs spirals).
NOTE This requirement can be fulfilled by making the springs inaccessible during bouncing or by using elastic
materials other than springs.
The accessibilty of a part shall be tested in accordance with EN 71-1:2014, 8.10 (accessibility of a part or
component).
4.7 Sharp edges, sharp points and protruding parts
4.7.1 General
The accessibilty of a part shall be tested in accordance with EN 71-1:2014, 8.10 (accessibility of a part or
component).
4.7.2 Sharp edges and sharp points
After assembly in accordance with the instructions for use, there shall be no sharp edges or sharp points on
the accessible parts of the trampoline when tested according to EN 71-1:2014, 8.11 (sharpness of edges) and
EN 71-1:2014, 8.12 (sharpness of points).
4.7.3 Protruding parts
After assembly according to the instructions for use, protruding parts on trampolines and enclosures shall
comply with EN 71-8:2011, 4.1.5 (protruding parts).
4.8 Access devices
When provided together with the trampoline, any access device shall comply with EN 71-8:2011, 4.2.2
(ladders and similar means of access to activity toys).
The access device shall be capable of being fixed to the trampoline, when in use, to prevent it from slipping. It
shall be possible to remove the access device from the trampoline without the use of a tool.
The requirements of 4.8 apply also to access devices sold separately. For access devices sold separately,
information regarding which type and size of trampoline the access device is intended for shall be visible at
the point of sale.
4.9 Padding (see A.7)
4.9.1 Padding coverage
Every surface (apart from the mat and access device) where a child could stand or sit shall be covered by
padding.
The padding shall cover the entire top surface of the frame. After being loaded according to 6.6 (mat
deflection test), the padding shall cover the entire top surface of the frame, and shall overlap the mat with a
minimum of 10 mm (if applicable), and the entire top surface of the frame shall remain covered by the padding
(see Figure 5).
The distance between any two adjacent shock absorbing pieces of material within the padding shall not be
greater than 40 mm.
Either the padding shall be of a colour which contrasts with the colour of the mat, or the borderline between
the mat and the padding shall be clearly marked with a 50 mm wide border in a contrasting colour. This
requirement does not apply to trampolines where the protective padding is entirely outside the enclosure.
Key
1 upper frame protection
Figure 5 — Example of padding coverage
4.9.2 Impact resistance of the frame padding and the suspension system
When tested according to 6.1.1 (padding impact test), the impact on the frame padding and on the suspension
system, shall not show a peak acceleration exceeding 500 m/s .
4.9.3 Protection of the poles
Rigid poles shall be protected with a resilient and flexible material (e.g. textile, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) or
flexible rubber).
4.9.4 Protection of the handrails (for mini-trampolines)
Handrails (if any) shall be protected with a resilient and flexible material (e.g. textile, ethylene vinyl acetate
(EVA) or flexible rubber).
For mini-trampolines with a handle, the padding shall cover the entire top surface of the handle.
4.10 Strength (see A.8)
4.10.1 Vertical strength of the enclosure
The trampoline shall not collapse when tested according to 6.2.1 (vertical strength of the enclosure).
4.10.2 Frame strength
Trampolines shall not collapse when tested according to 6.2.2 (frame strength).
4.10.3 Dynamic strength of enclosures
When tested according to 6.1.2 (enclosure and poles impact strength test), all parts of the trampoline shall
continue to conform to the relevant requirements of this standard.
4.10.4 Strength of the fixations of the padding to the frame
After assembly of the padding according to the instructions for use, and tested according to 6.2.4 (strength of
the padding fixations to the frame) the fixations system of the padding shall not break or become detached.
4.10.5 Static strength of access devices
When tested according to 6.2.5 (static strength of access devices), the access devices shall not collapse so
that they do not conform to relevant requirements of this European Standard.
4.10.6 Strength of mat, suspension system and frame
When tested according to 6.2.3 (strength test of mat, suspension system and frame):
— the mat material, and any sewn, welded or glued joints, as well as subsidiary attachment items (usually
but not exclusively triangular or “D”-shaped metal rings), shall show no sign of tearing, splitting or
cracking. The requirement is checked by visual inspection;
— the material of the mat and attachment system shall not present any failure or rupture.
4.11 Mat deflection (see A.9)
When tested according to 6.6 (mat deflection test):
— the maximum deflection shall not exceed 80 % of the distance between the mat (at rest) and the ground;
— in addition, for all trampolines, the distance from the ground to the mat shall be at least 100 mm.
4.12 Stability
The trampoline shall not tip over when tested according to 6.3 (stability).
Trampolines which have fixation devices that, according to the instructions for use, shall not be permanently
fixed (e.g. in concrete), shall be tested with the fixation devices anchored in the ground or surface according to
the instructions for use.
The requirement in 4.12 does not apply to trampolines which have fixation devices which according to the
instructions for use shall be permanently fixed (e.g. in concrete).
5 Warnings, markings and instructions
5.1 General
The warnings shall be preceded by the word: “Warning” or “Warnings”, as appropriate (i.e. instead of
repeating the word “Warning” before each warning when several of the required warnings are present, the
word “Warnings” may be used once), and be clearly visible to the consumer before the purchase. The word
“Warning” or “Warnings” may be followed by punctuation, e.g. an exclamation mark.
5.1.1 Warning regarding domestic use.
The trampoline or its packaging shall carry the following warning which shall be clearly visible at the point of
sale:
“Warning. Only for domestic use”.
5.1.2 Warning regarding trampolines not intended for children under 36 months.
When applicable, trampolines for domestic use shall comply with the warning requirement in EN 71-1:2014,
7.2. As indicated in EN 71-1, a brief indication of the specific hazard calling for the the restriction (i.e. the
warning) shall also be given.
5.2 Warnings and markings on the product (see A.10)
5.2.1 General
In addition to applicable warnings in 5.1, the following warnings shall be visible when the user is standing in
front of the entrance/access device:
— “Warning. Max xx kg”;
— “Warning. Only one user. Collision hazard”;
— “Warning. Adult supervision required”;
— “Warning. [Indicate whether the trampoline is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use]”;
— “Warning. No somersaults”;
— “Warning. Always close the net opening before jumping”;
— “Warning. Read the instruction”.
— “Warning. The net should be replaced every (*) year(s)”.
(*) The time is to be specified by the manufacturer.
5.2.2 Marking of the centre of the mat
The centre of the mat of a medium or large trampoline shall be clearly marked in a colour contrasting to the
mat and the mark used shall have a minimum size of 150 mm and a maximum size of 600 mm (see example
in Figure 6). It is acceptable to use the manufacturer’s logotype to mark the centre of the mat. In cases where
the shape of the logotype is irregular and does not have a clear centre-point, the logotype shall be positioned
as centred as possible and fully inside a fictive circle which has a diameter of 800 mm and is centred over the
geometric centre of the mat (see example in Figure 6).
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Figure 6 — Example of marking of the centre of the mat on a circular trampoline
5.3 Warnings and markings on the packaging
In addition to applicable warnings in 5.1, the following warnings shall be marked on the packaging and/or be
clearly visible at the point of sale:
— “Warning. Max xx kg”;
— “Warning”. [Indicate whether the trampoline is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use];
— “Warning. Only one user. Collision hazard”;
— “Warning. The net should be replaced every (*) year(s)”.
(*) The time is to be specified by the manufacturer.
In addition, the main dimensions of the assembled product and the free space required around the trampoline
shall be clearly indicated on the packaging and/or be clearly visible at the point of sale.
5.4 Warnings and information in the instructions for use
5.4.1 Warnings
The following warnings shall as a minimum be included in the instructions for use:
— “Warning. Max xx kg”;
— “Warning”. [Indicate whether the trampoline is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use];
— “Warning. The trampoline shall be assembled by an adult in accordance with the assembly instructions
and thereafter checked before the first use”;
— “Warning. Only one user. Collision hazard”;
— “Warning. Always close the net opening before jumping”;
— “Warning. Jump with/without shoes [as decided by the manufacturer]”;
— “Warning. Do not use the mat when it is wet”;
— “Warning. Empty pockets and hands before jumping”;
— “Warning. Always Jump in the middle of the mat”;
— “Warning. Do not eat while jumping”;
— “Warning. Do not exit by a jump”;
— “Warning. Limit the time of continuous usage (make regular stops)”;
— “Warning. Do not use in strong wind conditions and secure the trampoline”.
5.4.2 Information
In addition to the warnings in 5.4.1, the following information shall as a minimum be included in the
instructions for use:
— instructions that the trampoline is not intended to be buried into the ground;
— an indication of product dimensions;
— jumping instructions;
— instructions on how to move the trampoline;
— a recommendation to place the trampoline on a level surface at least 2 m from any structure or
obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires;
— instructions that trampolines shall neither be installed over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface nor
at proximity of other conflicting installations (e.g. paddling pools, swings, slides, climbing frames);
— instructions that modifications made by the consumer to the original trampoline (e.g. the adding of an
accessory) shall be carried out according to the instructions of the manufacturer.
5.4.3 Assembly and maintenance instructions
In addition to the warnings in 5.4.1 and the instructions in 5.4.2, the instructions for use shall include detailed
instructions for assembly as well as maintenance instructions.
The maintenance instructions shall draw attention to the need to carry out checks and maintenance of the
main parts (frame, suspension system, mat, padding, and enclosure) at the beginning of each season and
also at regular intervals, pointing out that if these checks are not carried out, the trampoline could become
dangerous.
In addition, the maintenance instructions shall, as appropriate, include the following recommendations:
— check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required;
— check that all spring-loaded (pit pin) joints are still intact and cannot become dislodged during play;
— check all coverings and sharp edges and replace when required;
— retain the maintenance instruction manual;
— Outdoor trampolines should be equipped with a device that in strong wind conditions avoid displacement
due to wind (e.g. steel bars in the ground or loads like sand bag or water bags) and/or items catching
wind like net and mat should be removed;
— in certain countries during winter period, the snow load and the very low temperature can damage the
trampoline. It is recommended to remove the snow and store the mat and the enclosure indoor;
— check that mat, padding and enclosure are without defects;
NOTE Sunlight, rain, snow and extreme temperatures reduce the strength of these parts over time.
— replace the net and /or enclosure after (*) year(s) of use:
— make sure that the hook-and-loop fasterners are closed correctly during use of trampoline.
(*) The time is to be specified by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall provide information on how to secure the trampoline at strong wind conditions, e.g.
removing items
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