AS 5079.3-2003

1-AS 5079.3-2003 FILING CABINETS - MOBILE PEDESTALS (ANSI BIFMA X5.5-1998, MOD)
4-PREFACE
7-1 Scope
8-2 Definitions
8-2.1 acceptance level:
8-2.2 accessory item:
8-2.3 adjustable glides:
8-2.4 anti-rebound:
8-2.5 categories of desks or tables:
8-2.5.1 category I:
8-2.5.2 category II:
8-2.5.3 category III:
8-2.6 caution label
8-2.7 center/pencil drawers:
8-2.8 clear dimensions
8-2.8.1 clear depth
8-2.8.2 clear height
8-2.8.3 clear width
9-2.9 clear space:
9-2.10 closed:
9-2.11 compartments:
9-2.12 compressor:
9-2.13 credenza:
9-2.14 cycle:
9-2.15 depth:
9-2.16 desk:
9-2.17 desk extension:
9-2.18 desk/table product:
9-2.19 doors
9-2.20 extendible member
9-2.21 force:
9-2.22 fully extended:
9-2.23 functional load:
9-2.24 ganged units:
9-2.25 input device support:
9-2.26 interlock:
9-2.27 lbf.:
10-2.28 leg:
10-2.29 length:
10-2.30 leveled:
10-2.31 load:
10-2.32 lock:
10-2.33 loss of serviceability:
10-2.34 mobile pedestal:
10-2.35 N:
10-2.36 out stops:
10-2.37 pedestal:
10-2.38 proof load:
10-2.39 pull:
10-2.40 stability:
10-2.41 stops:
10-2.42 support member:
11-2.43 surface classifications:
11-2.43.1 adjustable keyboard surface:
11-2.43.2 primary surface:
11-2.43.3 secondary surface:
11-2.43.4 transaction surface:
11-2.43.5 writing shelf:
11-2.44 suspension:
11-2.45 table:
11-2.46 tall desk/table product:
11-2.47 test platform:
11-2.48 tip over
11-2.49 unit:
11-2.50 user adjustable surfaces:
11-2.51 width:
11-2.52 working edge:
11-2.53 worst case condition
12-3 General
12-3.1 Types of tests
13-3.2 Tolerances
13-3.3 Manufacturers Instructions
13-3.4 Loading Guidelines
13-3.4.1 Loading Material for Other Than Extendible Members
13-3.4.2 Loading Material for Extendible Members
14-3.4.3 Loading - General Guidelines - Dynamic testing of extendible members with bottom supported loads
14-3.4.4 Loading - General Guidelines - Dynamic testing of extendible members for hanging file supported loads
15-3.5 Recommended Test Report Format
15-3.6 Figures
24-4 Unit Static Load Tests
24-4.1 Purpose of Tests
25-4.2 Concentrated Functional Load Test
25-4.2.1 Test Setup
25-4.2.2 Test Procedure
25-4.2.3 Acceptance Level
26-4.3 Distributed Functional Load Test
26-4.3.1 Test Setup
26-4.3.2 Test Procedure
26-4.3.3 Acceptance Level
27-4.4 Concentrated Proof Load Test
27-4.4.1 Test Setup
27-4.4.2 Test Procedure
27-4.4.3 Acceptance Level
27-4.5 Distributed Proof Load Test
27-4.5.1 Test Setup
27-4.5.2 Test Procedure
27-4.5.3 Acceptance Level
27-4.6 Transaction Surface Torsional Load Test
27-4.6.1 Test Setup
27-4.6.2 Test Procedure
27-4.6.3 Acceptance Level
29-4.7 Extendible Member Proof Load Test
29-4.7.1 Test Setup
29-4.7.2 Test Procedure
29-4.7.3 Acceptance Level
31-5 Top Load Ease Test - Cyclic
31-5.1 Purpose of Test
31-5.2 Test Setup
31-5.3 Test Procedure
31-5.4 Acceptance Level
33-6 Lock Tests
33-6.1 Purpose of Tests
33-6.2 Force Test for Extendible Member Locks
33-6.2.1 Test Setup
34-6.2.2 Test Procedure
34-6.2.3 Acceptance Level
34-6.3 Force Test for Door Locks
34-6.3.1 Test Setup
34-6.3.2 Test Procedure
34-6.3.3 Acceptance Level
35-6.4 Locking Mechanism Cycle Test for All Locks
35-6.4.1 Test Setup
35-6.4.2 Test Procedure
35-6.4.3 Acceptance Level
37-7 Extendible Member Cycle Test
37-7.1 Purpose of Test
37-7.2 Cycle Test for Extendible Members Deeper Than Wide
37-7.2.1 Test Setup
37-7.2.2 Test Procedure
37-7.2.3 Acceptance Level
38-7.3 Cycle Test for Extendible Members Wider Than Deep
38-7.3.1 Test Setup
38-7.3.2 Test Procedure
39-7.3.3 Acceptance Level
39-7.4 Cycle Test for Center/Pencil Drawers
39-7.4.1 Test Setup
39-7.4.2 Test Procedure
39-7.4.3 Acceptance Level
41-8 Out Stop Test
41-8.1 Purpose of Test
41-8.2 Test Setup
43-8.3 Test Procedure
43-8.4 Acceptance Level
45-9 Rebound test
45-9.1 Purpose of Test
45-9.2 Test Setup
45-9.3 Test Procedure
45-9.4 Acceptance Level
47-10 Racking Test
47-10.1 Purpose of Test
47-10.2 Test Setup
47-10.3 Test Procedure
47-10.4 Acceptance Level
49-11 Drop test
49-11.1 Purpose of test
49-11.2 Test Setup
49-11.3 Test Procedure
49-11.4 Acceptance Level
52-12 Leg Strength Test
52-12.1 Purpose of Test
52-12.2 Test Setup
52-12.3 Functional Test Procedure
53-12.4 Functional Test Acceptance Level
53-12.5 Proof Test Procedure
53-12.6 Proof Test Acceptance Levels
56-13 Stability Tests
56-13.1 Purpose of Test
56-13.2 Stability with Extendible Members Open Test
56-13.2.1 Test Setup
56-13.2.2 Test Procedure
56-13.2.3 Acceptance Level
57-13.3 Stability Under Vertical Load Test
57-13.3.1 Test Setup
57-13.3.2 Test Procedure
57-13.3.3 Acceptance Level
57-13.4 Freestanding Pedestal Stability Test
57-13.4.1 Test Setup
57-13.4.2 Test Procedures
57-13.4.3 Acceptance Level
59-14. Caster Durability Test for Mobile Pedestals
59-14.1 Purpose of test
59-14.2 Test Setup
59-14.3 Test Procedure
59-14.4 Acceptance Level
61-15. Adjustment Tests for Adjustable Keyboard Surfaces and Input Device Supports
61-15.1 Purpose of Test
61-15.2 Test Setup
61-15.3 Test Procedure
61-15.4 Acceptance Level
63-16 Interlock Tests
63-16.1 Purpose of Test
63-16.2 Test Setup
63-16.3 Test Procedure
63-16.4 Acceptance Level
66-17 Hinged Door Tests
66-17.1 Purpose of Tests
66-17.2 Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
66-17.2.1 Test Setup
66-17.2.2 Test Procedure
66-17.2.3 Acceptance Level
66-17.3 Wear and Fatigue Tests for All Hinged Doors
66-17.3.1 Test Setup
66-17.3.2 Test Procedure
66-17.3.3 Acceptance Level
67-17.4 Slam Open/Closed Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
67-17.4.1 Test Setup
67-17.4.2 Test Procedure
67-17.4.3 Acceptance Level
67-17.5 Drop Test for Horizontally Hinged Doors - Cyclic
67-17.5.1 Purpose of Test
67-17.5.2 Test Setup
67-17.5.3 Test Procedure
67-17.5.4 Acceptance Level
69-18 Cycling Tests for Receding Doors
69-18.1 Purpose of Tests
69-18.2 Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Door
69-18.2.1 Test Setup
69-18.2.2 Test Procedure
69-18.2.3 Acceptance Level
71-18.3 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Door
71-18.3.1 Test Setup
71-18.3.2 Test Procedure
71-18.3.3 Acceptance Level
73-19. Sliding and Roll Front Door Tests
73-19.1 Purpose of Tests
73-19.2 Wear and Fatigue Test
73-19.2.1 Test Setup
73-19.2.2 Test Procedure
73-19.2.3 Acceptance Level
74-19.3 Slam Test for Doors which Free Fall Open or Closed
74-19.3.1 Test Setup
74-19.3.2 Test Procedure
74-19.3.3 Acceptance Level
74-19.4 Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors which Do Not Free Fall
74-19.4.1 Test Setup
74-19.4.2 Test Procedure
74-19.4.3 Acceptance Level
75-20. Door Latch Test
75-20.1 Purpose of Test
75-20.2 Test Setup
75-20.3 Test Procedure
75-20.4 Acceptance Level
77-21 Durability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters
77-21.1 Purpose of Test
77-21.2 Test Setup
77-21.3 Test Procedure
77-21.4 Acceptance Level
79-22. Work Surface Adjustment Tests
79-22.1 Purpose of Tests
79-22.2 Vertical Adjustment Test
79-22.2.1 Test Setup
79-22.2.2 Test Procedure
81-22.2.2 Test Procedure
81-22.2.3 Acceptance Level
81-22.3 Horizontal Adjustment Test
81-22.3.1 Test Setup
81-22.3.2 Test Procedure
81-22.3.3 Acceptance Level
83-23 Force Stability Test for Tall Desk/Table Products
83-23.1 Purpose of Test
83-23.2 Test Setup
83-23.3 Test Procedure
83-23.4 Acceptance Level
85-24 Dislodgment Tests for Tall Desk/Table Products
85-24.1 Purpose of Test
85-24.2 Test Setup
85-24.3 Test Procedure
85-24.4 Acceptance Level
87-25 Pull Force Test
87-25.1 Purpose of Test
87-25.2 Test Setup
87-25.3 Test Procedure
87-25.4 Acceptance Level
88-APPENDIX ZZ - VARIATIONS TO ANSI BIFMA X5.5-1998 FOR AUSTRALIA
88-ZZ1 INTRODUCTION
88-ZZ2 VARIATIONS