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Standards [CURRENT]

DIN EN 13759
Furniture - Operating mechanisms for seating and sofa-beds - Test methods; German version EN 13759:2012

Title (German)

Möbel - Funktionsmechaniken für Sitzmöbel und Liegesofas - Prüfverfahren; Deutsche Fassung EN 13759:2012

Overview

This European Standard (EN 13759:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 "Furniture", the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This document supersedes ENV 13759:2000. This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of the durability of hand and power operated reclining mechanisms for adult seating. Requirements for the durability of reclining mechanisms are not included within this standard. The standard also specifies test methods for the determination of the durability of mechanisms for converting sofas and chairs into beds. Test methods for strength and durability of the structure are not included. The standard does not apply to the safety of electrically driven seating which is covered by the Machinery, Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) Directives. It does not apply to tilting and reclining mechanisms fitted to work chairs. The committee responsible for this standard is NA 042-05 FBR "Fachbereichsrat Möbel" ("Council of the Technical Section furniture") at DIN.

Responsible national committee

NA 042-05-15 AA - Seating, Upholstered furniture and Tables  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 207/WG 9 - Test methods  

Edition 2012-06
Original language German
Translation English
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