AS/NZS 1754:2004
Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
Specifies requirements for restraining devices for child occupants of passenger cars and their derivatives, such devices being intended, when properly selected, correctly installed and correctly adjusted, to reduce the risk of bodily injury in a vehicle impact. The devices may also have application to other types of vehicles. NOTE: This Standard does not cover child restraints which are an integrated feature of a motor vehicle.
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AS/NZS 1754:2004 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Accessories
1.4.2 Actuation surface
1.4.3 Adjuster
1.4.4 Airway region
1.4.5 Anchorage components
1.4.6 Anchorage point
1.4.7 Attachment bolt
1.4.8 Attachment clip
1.4.9 Authority
1.4.10 Booster cushion
1.4.11 Booster seat
1.4.12 Chair
1.4.13 Child restraint
1.4.14 Converter
1.4.15 Crotch strap
1.4.16 Downward
1.4.17 Enclosing restraint
1.4.18 Extension strap
1.4.19 Fabric
1.4.20 Flame spread time
1.4.21 Forward
1.4.22 Genital region
1.4.23 Harness
1.4.24 Leg straps
1.4.25 Means of adjustment
1.4.26 Pelvic area
1.4.27 Quick-release device
1.4.28 Rearward
1.4.29 Rigid component
1.4.30 Roping
1.4.31 Securing device
1.4.32 Set screw
1.4.33 Shall
1.4.34 Should
1.4.35 Splitter plate
1.4.36 Strap
1.4.37 Submarining
1.4.38 Surface burning time
1.4.39 Swing ticket
1.4.40 Tilt-lock adjustment device
1.4.41 Transversely installed
1.4.42 Trims
1.4.43 Upper anchorage strap
1.4.44 Upper anchor fitting
1.4.45 Upward
1.5 TYPE DESIGNATION
SECTION 2 MATERIALS
2.1 WEBBING
2.2 NET
2.3 METAL PARTS OR COATED METAL PARTS
2.4 FLAMMABILITY
2.4.1 Fabrics and padding materials
2.4.2 Other chair materials
2.5 TOXICITY
2.6 PLASTICS STABILIZATION
SECTION 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1 EXTENT OF PROTECTION
3.2 RESTRAINT SYSTEM
3.2.1 General requirements
3.2.2 Type A1 child restraints
3.2.3 Type A2 child restraints
3.2.4 Type A3 child restraints
3.2.5 Type B child restraints
3.2.6 Type C child restraints
3.2.7 Type D child restraints
3.2.8 Type E child restraints
3.3 SECURING DEVICE
3.4 QUICKRELEASE DEVICE
3.4.1 General
3.4.2 Type A1, Type A2, Type A3, Type B and Type D child restraints
3.5 ANCHORING AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the anchorage components
3.6 RIGID COMPONENTS
3.7 ACCESSORIES
3.7.1 General
3.7.2 Removable liners and covers
3.8 ADJUSTERS
3.9 CORROSION PROTECTION OF METAL PARTS
3.10 DURABILITY OF COMPONENTS
3.11 WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 Hazardous sharp edges and hazardous sharp points
3.11.3 Ingestion or inhalation hazards
3.11.4 Projections
3.12 CHILD RESTRAINTS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 HAZARDOUS THROAT CONTACT IN ABNORMAL SITUATIONS
4.3 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT
4.3.1 General requirements
4.3.2 Type A1 child restraints
4.3.3 Type A2 child restraints
4.3.4 Type A3 child restraints
4.3.5 Type B child restraints
4.3.6 Type D child restraints
4.3.7 Type E child restraints
4.4 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF UPPER ANCHORAGE COMPONENTS
4.5 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION TETHER STRAPS
SECTION 5 TESTING
5.1 RECLINING CHILD RESTRAINTS
5.2 TEST DUMMIES
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Test dummies for dynamic testing
5.2.3 Test dummies for determining the force required to operate adjusters in accordance with Clause 3.8(c)
5.3 CALIBRATION OF TNO TEST DUMMIES
5.4 CHILD RESTRAINT TEST SPECIMEN
SECTION 6 INFORMATIVE LABELLING, INSTRUCTIONS, MARKING AND PACKAGING
6.1 SCOPE
6.2 GENERAL
6.2.1 Packaging
6.2.2 Language
6.2.3 Print size
6.2.4 Illustrations
6.2.5 Durability of marking
6.2.6 Adhesion of labels
6.2.7 Use of product name
6.3 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON PACKAGING
6.4 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED IN AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET OR SHEET
6.4.1 General information
6.4.2 Instructions for installation
6.4.3 Instructions for use
6.4.4 Instructions for maintenance
6.5 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON A SWING TICKET OR LABEL
6.6 MARKING
APPENDIX A - CLOTHING FOR TEST DUMMIES
APPENDIX B - SPACERS FOR ATTACHMENT TO TEST DUMMIES
APPENDIX C - INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SUPPLIED FOR INSTALLATION OF THE UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTINGS
APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED DUMMY TYPES
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AS/NZS 1754:2004 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Accessories
1.4.2 Actuation surface
1.4.3 Adjuster
1.4.4 Airway region
1.4.5 Anchorage components
1.4.6 Anchorage point
1.4.7 Attachment bolt
1.4.8 Attachment clip
1.4.9 Authority
1.4.10 Booster cushion
1.4.11 Booster seat
1.4.12 Chair
1.4.13 Child restraint
1.4.14 Converter
1.4.15 Crotch strap
1.4.16 Downward
1.4.17 Enclosing restraint
1.4.18 Extension strap
1.4.19 Fabric
1.4.20 Flame spread time
1.4.21 Forward
1.4.22 Genital region
1.4.23 Harness
1.4.24 Leg straps
1.4.25 Means of adjustment
1.4.26 Pelvic area
1.4.27 Quick-release device
1.4.28 Rearward
1.4.29 Rigid component
1.4.30 Roping
1.4.31 Securing device
1.4.32 Set screw
1.4.33 Shall
1.4.34 Should
1.4.35 Splitter plate
1.4.36 Strap
1.4.37 Submarining
1.4.38 Surface burning time
1.4.39 Swing ticket
1.4.40 Tilt-lock adjustment device
1.4.41 Transversely installed
1.4.42 Trims
1.4.43 Upper anchorage strap
1.4.44 Upper anchor fitting
1.4.45 Upward
1.5 TYPE DESIGNATION
SECTION 2 MATERIALS
2.1 WEBBING
2.2 NET
2.3 METAL PARTS OR COATED METAL PARTS
2.4 FLAMMABILITY
2.4.1 Fabrics and padding materials
2.4.2 Other chair materials
2.5 TOXICITY
2.6 PLASTICS STABILIZATION
SECTION 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1 EXTENT OF PROTECTION
3.2 RESTRAINT SYSTEM
3.2.1 General requirements
3.2.2 Type A1 child restraints
3.2.3 Type A2 child restraints
3.2.4 Type A3 child restraints
3.2.5 Type B child restraints
3.2.6 Type C child restraints
3.2.7 Type D child restraints
3.2.8 Type E child restraints
3.3 SECURING DEVICE
3.4 QUICKRELEASE DEVICE
3.4.1 General
3.4.2 Type A1, Type A2, Type A3, Type B and Type D child restraints
3.5 ANCHORING AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the anchorage components
3.6 RIGID COMPONENTS
3.7 ACCESSORIES
3.7.1 General
3.7.2 Removable liners and covers
3.8 ADJUSTERS
3.9 CORROSION PROTECTION OF METAL PARTS
3.10 DURABILITY OF COMPONENTS
3.11 WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 Hazardous sharp edges and hazardous sharp points
3.11.3 Ingestion or inhalation hazards
3.11.4 Projections
3.12 CHILD RESTRAINTS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 HAZARDOUS THROAT CONTACT IN ABNORMAL SITUATIONS
4.3 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT
4.3.1 General requirements
4.3.2 Type A1 child restraints
4.3.3 Type A2 child restraints
4.3.4 Type A3 child restraints
4.3.5 Type B child restraints
4.3.6 Type D child restraints
4.3.7 Type E child restraints
4.4 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF UPPER ANCHORAGE COMPONENTS
4.5 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION TETHER STRAPS
SECTION 5 TESTING
5.1 RECLINING CHILD RESTRAINTS
5.2 TEST DUMMIES
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Test dummies for dynamic testing
5.2.3 Test dummies for determining the force required to operate adjusters in accordance with Clause 3.8(c)
5.3 CALIBRATION OF TNO TEST DUMMIES
5.4 CHILD RESTRAINT TEST SPECIMEN
SECTION 6 INFORMATIVE LABELLING, INSTRUCTIONS, MARKING AND PACKAGING
6.1 SCOPE
6.2 GENERAL
6.2.1 Packaging
6.2.2 Language
6.2.3 Print size
6.2.4 Illustrations
6.2.5 Durability of marking
6.2.6 Adhesion of labels
6.2.7 Use of product name
6.3 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON PACKAGING
6.4 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED IN AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET OR SHEET
6.4.1 General information
6.4.2 Instructions for installation
6.4.3 Instructions for use
6.4.4 Instructions for maintenance
6.5 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON A SWING TICKET OR LABEL
6.6 MARKING
APPENDIX A - CLOTHING FOR TEST DUMMIES
APPENDIX B - SPACERS FOR ATTACHMENT TO TEST DUMMIES
APPENDIX C - INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SUPPLIED FOR INSTALLATION OF THE UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTINGS
APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED DUMMY TYPES
Amendments
Previous versions
AS/NZS 1754:2004
Online Library subscription information
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