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BRITISH STANDARD

Child use and care
articles - Changing units
for domestic use
Part 2: Test methods

ICS 97.190

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BS EN 12221-2:2008+A1:2013

National foreword
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EN 12221-2:2008+A1:2013. It supersedes BS EN 12221-2:2008 which is
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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 12221-2:2008+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

August 2013

ICS 97.190

English Version

Child use and care articles - Changing units for domestic use Part 2: Test methods
Articles de puériculture - Dispositifs à langer à usage
domestique - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Wickeleinrichtungen
für den Hausgebrauch - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 February 2008 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 8 July 2013.
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Contents

Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1

Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

2

Normative references ............................................................................................................................ 5

3

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

General test conditions ......................................................................................................................... 5
Preliminary preparation ........................................................................................................................ 5
Application of forces ............................................................................................................................. 5
Tolerances .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Test sequence ........................................................................................................................................ 6

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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.16.1
4.16.2

4.17

Test equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 6
General ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Measuring cones ................................................................................................................................... 6
Finger probes ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Test cylinder........................................................................................................................................... 7
Test floor for floor standing units ........................................................................................................ 7
Test wall for wall mounted units .......................................................................................................... 7
Test base for bath mounted units ........................................................................................................ 7
Stops ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Test mass ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Small parts cylinder .............................................................................................................................. 7
Test beam ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Measuring rods for test beam .............................................................................................................. 8
Tube ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Steel ball ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Side impacter ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Child’s head probes ............................................................................................................................ 10
Head probe 1 ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Head probe 2 ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Loading pad ......................................................................................................................................... 11

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5.1
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
5.3.1

5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.7
5.8
5.9

Test procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Assembly and inspection before test ................................................................................................ 11
Measurement of changing area ......................................................................................................... 11
Measurement of width......................................................................................................................... 11
Measurement of the length ................................................................................................................. 12
Measurement of gaps, holes and openings ...................................................................................... 12
Finger entrapment ............................................................................................................................... 12
Limb entrapment ................................................................................................................................. 12
Entrapment of head, neck and torso ................................................................................................. 12
Cords, strings and other narrow fabrics ........................................................................................... 12
Loops .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Edges and protruding parts ............................................................................................................... 12
Moving parts ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Small detachable components ........................................................................................................... 13
Stability ................................................................................................................................................. 13

General ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Stability of floor standing changing units ........................................................................................ 14
Stability of bathtub mounted changing units ................................................................................... 15
Strength ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Barriers ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Changing board flap ............................................................................................................................ 18

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5.9.1
5.9.2
5.10
5.11
5.11.1
5.11.2
5.11.3
5.12

Impact test ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Drop test ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Locking and folding of the complete unit ......................................................................................... 19
Child bathtub ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Static strength ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Thermal test ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Child bathtub impact test.................................................................................................................... 20
Castors and/or wheels ........................................................................................................................ 20

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Test report ............................................................................................................................................ 20

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Foreword
This document (EN 12221-2:2008+A1:2013) has been jointly prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child
use and care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document has been jointly prepared in collaboration with 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 February 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by February 2014.
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 12221-2:2008".
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2013-07-08.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
This European Standard is one part of the series of standards of EN 12221 "Changing units for domestic use"
consisting of the following parts:


Part 1: Safety requirements



Part 2: Test methods

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.

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Scope

This part of EN 12221 specifies test methods that assess the safety of changing units.
It should be noted that the effect of ageing and degradation of materials is not included.

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 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, Child use and care articles – Changing units for domestic use – Part 1: Safety
requirements"
ISO 7619-2, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of indentation hardness – Part 2: IRHD pocket
meter method

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3.1

General test conditions
Preliminary preparation

The sample for testing shall be stored in indoor ambient conditions for at least one week immediately prior to testing
– any variations from this procedure shall be justified in the report.
Before testing, any fabrics used shall be cleaned or washed and dried twice following the manufacturer’s instructions.
The test shall be carried out in indoor ambient conditions, but if during a test the atmosphere temperature is outside
the range 15 °C or above 25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be recorded in the test report.
The changing unit shall be tested as delivered. If of knock-down type, it shall be assembled according to the
instructions supplied with the unit. If the changing unit can be assembled or combined in different ways, the most
onerous combinations shall be used for each test.
All fittings shall be tightened in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be retightened
throughout the test procedure.

3.2

Application of forces

The forces in the static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that negligible dynamic force is
applied.
The forces in the durability tests shall be applied at a rate to ensure that excessive heating does not occur.

3.3

Tolerances

Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances apply:
Forces:

± 5 % of the nominal force;

Masses:

± 0,5 % of the nominal mass;

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Dimensions: ± 1,0 mm of the nominal dimension;
Angles:

± 2° of the nominal angle;

Positioning of loading pads: ± 5 mm;
Duration of forces: ( 2 ± 1) s for durability tests and (10 ± 2) s for static load tests
The tests are described in terms of the application of forces. Masses can however be used. The relationship
10 N = 1 kg may be used for this purpose.

3.4 Test sequence

The tests shall be carried out in the order laid down in this standard and on the same changing unit.

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Test equipment

4.1 General
Unless otherwise specified, test forces may be applied by any suitable device, which does not adversely affect the
results.

4.2 Measuring cones
Cones made of plastics or other hard, smooth material with an angle of 30°± 0,5° having diameters 25 mm (0/0,1 mm), 45 mm (0/+ 0,1 mm) and 65 mm (0/- 0,1 mm) (see Figure 1).

Figure 1 — Examples of measuring cones

4.3 Finger probes
There shall be two probes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material of diameters 7 mm and 12 mm with a
full hemispherical end, see Figure 2.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 R 3,5 mm or R 6 mm
2 Line scribed around circumference showing depth of penetration

3 Ø 7 mm ( 0/ – 0,1) or Ø 12 mm (+0,1/ 0 )
Figure 2 — Example of finger probes

4.4 Test cylinder
A cylinder with a hard and smooth surface, 200 mm in diameter, 300 mm in length with a mass of 15 kg (+ 0,075 kg
/ 0). Its centre of gravity shall be in the centre of the axis of rotation. The edges shall have a radius of 5 mm.

4.5 Test floor for floor standing units
The test floor shall be horizontal, rigid, flat and smooth.

4.6 Test wall for wall mounted units
The test wall shall be vertical, rigid, flat and smooth.

4.7 Test base for bath mounted units
Test base for bath mounted units representing the upper bath wall section made of hard and smooth material with
dimensions in accordance with Figure 9b). The profiles shall be fixed parallel to the distance equal to the minimum
bath dimension recommended by the manufacturer.

4.8 Stops
Stops to prevent the article from sliding but not tilting, not higher than 12 mm except in cases where the design of
the item necessitates the use of higher stops, in which case the lowest that will prevent the item from moving shall
be used.

4.9 Test mass
Cylindrical test mass of 5 kg and diameter not greater than 200 mm.

4.10

Small parts cylinder

Cylinder with dimensions as given in Figure 3.

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Figure 3 — Small parts cylinder

4.11

Test beam

!Test beam with a width of 80 mm, a length of 1 100 mm and a mass of 1,75 kg ± 0,01 kg. The test beam shall
have holes with a diameter of 8 (+ 0,2/0) mm, drilled through its 80 mm wide face and symmetrically placed about its
centre point.
There shall be pairs of holes with distances between the centre points of the two holes equal to: 372 mm, 542 mm,
642 mm, 742 mm. An additional hole is required at the centre point of the test beam.
NOTE The distances between the centre points of the pair of holes are equal to the minimum length and width
specified in EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, 4.1, minus 8 mm, in such a way that the distance between the furthest
points of two holes is equal to the minimum length and width specified in EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, 4.1."

4.12

Measuring rods for test beam

Measuring rod of 8 (-0,2/0) mm diameter with an adjustable collar and its lower end hemispherical. The total mass of

one measuring rod and collar shall be 0,12 kg.

4.13

Tube

Tube with an inner diameter of 60 mm and a length of 575 mm.

4.14

Steel ball

Solid steel sphere with a diameter of 50 mm and a mass of 510 g.

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4.15

Side impacter

Cylindrical pendulum (see Figure 4) made of steel and with the head of the pendulum surrounded by a 10 mm thick
layer of rubber of hardness 76 to 78 IRHD in accordance with ISO 7619-2. The centre of gravity shall be 250 mm
from the centre of the pivot point A. The point of impact shall be 300 mm from the pivot point A. The total mass shall
be 2 kg.
Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Pivot point A
2 Centre of gravity
3 Rubber 76 to 78 IRHD
NOTE

8.7mm is the approximate diameter of a solid steel rod.

Figure 4 — Side impacter

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4.16

Child’s head probes

4.16.1 Head probe 1
Probe made of hard and smooth material with dimensions as shown in Figure 5.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Handle
a = 115
b = 155
c = 144

Figure 5 — Type 1 head probe
4.16.2 Head probe 2
Probe made of hard and smooth material with dimensions as shown in Figure 6.
Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Handle
Figure 6 — Type 2 head probe

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4.17

Loading pad

A rigid cylindrical object, 100 mm in diameter, having a smooth hard surface and rounded edge, with radius of 12
mm.

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Test procedure

5.1

Assembly and inspection before test

Assemble the changing unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Where changing pads or the like
provide the barriers for the changing unit they shall be assembled for use. Prior to the test, inspect the changing unit
visually and record any defects.
Tighten all fittings.

5.2
5.2.1

Measurement of changing area
Measurement of width

Position the changing unit on the base (see 4.5, 4.6, 4.7) according to the type.
Place the test beam (see 4.11) across the width of the changing area (as shown in Figure 7). Place a measurement
rod (see 4.12 ) through the central hole of the test beam (see 4.11) so that it rests on the top of the changing surface.
h is the distance that the measuring rod protrudes below the underside of the test beam. Place two measuring rods,
adjusted to extend one third of h below the underside of the test beam, through the relevant holes in the test beam.
If the collars on these two measuring rods rest on the upper surface of the test beam then the width requirement is
met.

Key
1 Minimum width
Figure 7 — Method of measurement of the width

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5.2.2

Measurement of the length

Measure the length of the changing area by the same procedure as specified for the measurement of width in 5.2.1,
except that the relevant holes for the minimum length shall be used. If the height of the barrier is not the same at
both ends, the test beam (see 4.11) shall be raised at the lower end until it is parallel to the changing surface.
If the vertical projections of the rods are within the area of the changing units and the collars rest on the upper
surface of the test beam then the length requirement is met.

5.3

Measurement of gaps, holes and openings

Drawers, doors and alike shall be closed during the tests unless otherwise stated.
5.3.1

Finger entrapment

Apply the 7 mm finger probe (see 4.3) with a force of up to 30 N and if it enters more than 10 mm, then apply the
12 mm finger probe (see 4.3) with a force of up to 5 N.
5.3.2

Limb entrapment

Apply the 25 mm diameter measuring cone (see 4.2) with a force up to 30 N and if it enters then apply the 45 mm
diameter measuring cone (see 4.2), which shall also enter with a force of up to 5 N.
5.3.3

Entrapment of head, neck and torso

5.3.3.1
Check all holes, gaps and openings within the accessibility zone. Apply the measuring cone of diameter
65 mm (see 4.2) with a force of up to 30 N and if it enters then the head probe 2 (see 4.16.2)shall also enter with a
force of up to 5 N.
5.3.3.2
Check all holes, gaps or openings where the lower edge of the hole, gap or opening is 600 mm or more
above the floor up to the accessibility zone. Attempt to insert head probe 1 (see 4.16.1) in a straight line applying a
force of up to 30 N. If head probe 1 passes completely through the hole, gap or opening, check whether head
probe 2 will also pass through when a force of up to 5 N is applied.
5.3.3.3
Check all holes, gaps and openings where the lower edge of the hole, gap or opening is 200 mm or
more above the floor up to the accessibility zone. Attempt to insert head probe 1 in a straight line applying a force of
up to 30 N. If head probe 1 passes completely through the opening, check whether the opening is a V shaped
opening, as defined in !EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, 3.6".
5.3.4

Cords, strings and other narrow fabrics

Measure the free length of cords, strings and other narrow fabrics from the fixing point to the end when stretched by
a force of 25 N.
5.3.5

Loops

Measure the peripheral dimension of a loop with a force of 25 N applied.
5.3.6

Edges and protruding parts

Inspect the product to determine whether accessible edges, screws, bolts, zips and other fittings are rounded or

chamfered and free from burrs and sharp edges. Measure the required minimum radii.

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5.4

Moving parts

Check whether the gap between parts that move relative to each other satisfies the requirements
in !EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, 5.3".

5.5

Small detachable components

Apply a tensile force to the component to be tested through a clamp or by other suitable means.
Apply a force of:


50 N where the largest accessible dimension is less than or equal to 6 mm;



90 N where the largest accessible dimension is greater than 6 mm.

Apply the force gradually over 5 s and maintain for 10 s.

If the component has become detached, check whether the component fits wholly within the cylinder (4.10).

5.6
5.6.1

Stability
General

Position the changing unit on the appropriate test base: floor (see 4.5), wall (see 4.6) or bath test base (see 4.7).
Legs, wheels or castors shall be positioned against stops (see 4.8). The tilting tendencies shall not be restrained.
In the case of changing units with castors or wheels, place them in the most onerous position and unlock.
All doors, flaps, drawers and the like shall be closed.

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5.6.2

Stability of floor standing changing units
Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Test mass 5 kg
2 Test cylinder 15 kg
3 Test beam
4 Stops
Figure 8 —Example of application of the test beam and the test mass respectively the test

cylinder
Remove the changing pad, if detachable.
Place the test beam with its 80 mm wide face (see 4.11) horizontally onto the changing area so that its centre of
gravity is positioned vertically above the geometric centre of the changing area. The test beam shall be positioned
perpendicular to the side to be checked.
Determine the load application point by measuring 100 mm inwards from the innermost point of contact of the test
beam with the barrier.
Fix the test beam with its 80 mm wide face to the changing area and place the centre of the test mass (see 4.9 ) or
the test cylinder (see 4.4 ) at the determined load application point.
Where there is no barrier the 100 mm distance shall be measured from the edge of the changing area.
Apply an external force of 200 N, at a distance of 50 mm from the outer edge of the changing unit as shown in
Figure 8.
All tests shall be made in the following order:


stability under lowest top weight (5 kg internally, 200 N externally):



stability under heaviest top weight (15 kg internally, 200 N externally).

Check all four sides of the unit.

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5.6.3

Stability of bathtub mounted changing units

Attach the unit in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to the bath test base as shown in Figure 9a).
Remove the changing pad, if detachable.
Place the test beam with its 80 mm wide face (see 4.11) horizontally onto the changing area so that its centre of
gravity is positioned vertically above the geometric centre of the changing area. The beam shall be positioned
perpendicular to the side to be checked.
Determine the load application point by measuring 100 mm inwards from the innermost point of contact of the test
beam with the barrier.
Fix the test beam with its 80 mm wide face to the changing area and place the centre of the test mass (see 4.9) or
the test cylinder (see 4.4) at the determined load application point.
Where there is no barrier the 100 mm distance shall be measured from the edge of the changing area.
Apply an external force of 200 N, at a distance of 50 mm from the outer edge of the changing unit as shown in
Figure 9a).
All tests shall be made in the following order:


stability under lowest top weight (5 kg internally, 200 N externally):



stability under heaviest top weight (15 kg internally, 200 N externally).

Check all four sides of the unit.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Test mass 5 kg
2 Test cylinder 15 kg
3 Test beam
4 Changing unit
5 Bath test base
Figure 9 a) — Example of application of the test beam and the mass respectively the test cylinder

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Inside
2 Outside
Figure 9 b) — Cross section; bath test base, right side

5.7

Strength

Position the changing unit in its maximum extended position if possible, ready for use on the appropriate test base

(see 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 ). Place a total mass of 50 kg uniformly distributed on the top of the changing area.
If the changing unit is fitted with shelves or drawers, load each shelf or drawer with a weight of 2 kg.
Leave the changing unit under these load conditions for one hour, then remove the loads and leave the changing
unit for 30 minutes.

5.8

Barriers

If a changing pad is supplied or recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions for use this shall be fitted before
carrying out the test.
Place the changing unit on an inclined surface at 15° (+ 0,5°/ 0°) to the horizontal and put stops against all legs to
prevent it overturning.
Position the test cylinder (see 4.4 ) in such a way that its turning axis lies parallel to the safety barrier to be tested
(see Figure 10) so that the cylinder rests against the barrier to be tested.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 Test cylinder 15 kg
2 Barrier
Figure 10 — Effectiveness of barriers
Roll the cylinder away from the barrier and release it when its longitudinal axis is aligned with, and at a distance of
260 mm from its rest position against the barrier.

Test each safety barrier three times.
Check whether the number and length of the barriers complies with the requirements in accordance
with !EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013, 5.11".

5.9

Changing board flap

5.9.1

Impact test

Legs, wheels or castors shall be positioned against stops (see 4.8). Raise the changing board flap from the closed
position to the fully open position.
Where the changing board flap is provided with a locking device to maintain it in the open position the test shall be
carried out with the locking device engaged.
Use the side impacter (see 4.15 ) and apply 5 impacts as shown in Figure 11 to one end of the top edge of the flap
in the closing direction. Drop the side impacter through an angle of 45° to the vertical line.
Repeat the test at the other end of the top edge of the changing flap.

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Figure 11 — Flap impact test
5.9.2

Drop test

Allow the flap to fall freely from the most onerous position until it comes to rest. Carry out the test ten times.

5.10 Locking and folding of the complete unit
Open and close the complete unit three hundred times fully operating any associated locking mechanisms.
5.10.1 Erect the changing unit ready for use. Apply a force of 200 N at any position and any direction on the frame
considered likely to cause folding. Apply the force five times at this point and maintain each application for 2 min.
5.10.2 Gradually apply a force of 50 N by any adequate means in any direction that corresponds to normal use
when operating the mechanism.

5.11 Child bathtub
5.11.1 Static strength
Place the child bathtub in the position ready for use. Fill the child bathtub with water to 10 mm from the lowest point
of the rim. Leave for 15 min.
This test shall be carried out before and after 5.11.3.
5.11.2 Thermal test
Place the child bathtub in the position ready for use.

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Put a quarter of the water volume at 90 °C ± 2 °C in the child bathtub. Leave it 5 min, and then add three quarters of
the water volume of which the temperature is between 5 °C and 15 °C. The volume is that defined in 5.11.1. Leave it
for 5 min.
5.11.3 Child bathtub impact test
Place the bathtub in the normal position of use. The bathtub shall be empty and at room temperature.
Position the test tube (see 4.13) vertically above the centre of the child bathtub bottom.

Drop the steel ball (see 4.14) through the tube onto the bottom of the child bathtub from a height of 600 mm
measured from the bottom to the underside of the steel ball. Carry out the test ten times at the same point.

5.12 Castors and/or wheels
Put the castors and/or wheels in the locked position. Check by inspection and by moving the changing unit around
whether the locks prevent the castors and/or wheels form rolling or if they can become unlocked.

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Test report

The test report shall include at least the following information:
a)

reference to this European Standard;

b)

unit tested (relevant data);

c)

description of the delivery condition of the unit;

d)

test results in accordance with 5.1 to 5.12;

e)

conformance to requirements of !EN 12221-1:2008+A1:2013";

f)

details of any deviations from this part of EN 12221;

g)

name and address of the test facility;

h)

date of the test.

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