EN 13453-2:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Test conditions
  3.1 General
  3.2 Preliminary preparation
  3.3 Application of forces
  3.4 Tolerances
4 Test equipment and apparatus
  4.1 General
  4.2 Bed base impacter
  4.3 Loading pad
  4.4 50 mm diameter loading pad
  4.5 Test mattress
  4.6 Test mass
  4.7 Stops
  4.8 Floor surface
5 Test procedures
  5.1 Assembly and inspection before test
  5.2 Inspection of workmanship
  5.3 Strength and durability tests
      5.3.1 General
      5.3.2 Impact of bed base
      5.3.3 Upwards and downwards static loads on bed base
      5.3.4 Durability of bed base
      5.3.5 Fastening of upper bed to lower bed
      5.3.6 Durability of frame
      5.3.7 Static load of safety barrier
      5.3.8 Attachment and deflection of ladder
      5.3.9 Fatigue of ladder treads
      5.3.10 Tread impact test
  5.4 Stability test
6 Test report
Bibliography

This part of EN 13453 specifies tests consisting of the application to various parts of the item, of loads or forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that can reasonably be expected to occur.The tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.