Domestic furniture - Seating - Test method for the determination of the durability of reclining and/or tilting mechanisms and operating mechanisms for convertible sofa beds
This ENV specifies a test method foe the determination of the durability of hand and power operated reclining and tilting mechanisms.
It also specifies test methods for the determination of durability of mechanisms for cinverting sofas and chairs into beds.
Test methods for strength and durability of the structure are not included, for which references shall be made to prEN 1728:1998 and to EN 1725.
It does not apply to testing electrical components except for their function as part of the mechanism under test nor does if apply to seating which comes within the scope of the medical device directive.