|
Type
of Test
|
GSA
Min.
Requirement
for test
FNEW83-269E
|
ANSI/BIFMA
Acceptance
|
|
Cyclic
Back & Back Tilt Mechanism
Fatigue Test
|
1,000,000
Cycles
Minimum
|
120,000
Cycles
|
|
Cyclic
Vertical Load Test on
1 Arm
|
100
lbs. to 250 lbs.,
in 50 lb. increments. 25,000 cycles
at each load level
|
200
lbs. 1 time function load 300
lbs.
1 time proof load
2,500 lbs. 1 time proof load
(Base only)
|
|
Cyclic
Vertical Load Test on Seats, Bases,
& Casters
|
200
lbs. Through 13,000lbs in 50 lb.
Increments.
25,000 cycles at each load level
|
3000
lbs. 6" one crop 2,500 lbs.
One load
(base only)
|
|
Cyclic
Side Thrust. Load
Test on Arms
|
50
lbs. to 200 lbs increments.
25,000 cycles
at each load
level
|
100
lbs. =
1 time function load
150 lbs. =
1 time proof load
|
|
Cyclic
Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment
Test
|
250
lb. cyclic seat load.
Cycle pneumatic unit
125,000
full cycles
|
No
comparable test requirement
|
|
Caster/Chair
Base
Durability Test
|
36,000
cycles. 5lbs. Retention after
cycling
|
36,000
cycles 5 lbs.
Retention minimum after cycling
|
