AS/NZS 1754:2013
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. Accessories or removable items supplied with the child restraint or included in the instruction book are included in the scope of this Standard. Accessories supplied separately for use with child restraints are covered by AS/NZS 8005.
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AS/NZS 1754:2013 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
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 seat
1.4.11 Chair
1.4.12 Child restraint
1.4.13 Converter
1.4.14 Crotch strap
1.4.15 Downward
1.4.16 Fabric
1.4.17 Flame spread time
1.4.18 Forward
1.4.19 Harness
1.4.20 Head excursion
1.4.21 ISOFIX compatible child restraint
1.4.22 ISOFIX low anchorages
1.4.23 Leg straps
1.4.24 Load bearing part
1.4.25 Lock-off
1.4.26 Locking clip
1.4.27 Locking device
1.4.28 Lower attachment connectors
1.4.29 Means of adjustment
1.4.30 Pelvic region
1.4.31 Permanently attached
1.4.32 Permanently fixed
1.4.33 Permanently fixed in position
1.4.34 Quick-release device
1.4.35 Rearward
1.4.36 Removable items
1.4.37 Rigid component and material
1.4.38 Roping
1.4.39 Securing device
1.4.40 Set screw
1.4.41 Shall
1.4.42 Should
1.4.43 Shoulder region
1.4.44 Splitter plate
1.4.45 Strap
1.4.46 Submarining
1.4.47 Surface burning time
1.4.48 Swing ticket
1.4.49 Tilt-lock adjustment device
1.4.50 Top tether extension strap
1.4.51 Top tether strap
1.4.52 Transversely installed restraint
1.4.53 Trims
1.4.54 Upper anchor fitting
1.4.55 Upward
1.5 TYPE DESIGNATION
1.6 PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SECTION 2 MATERIALS
2.1 WEBBING
2.2 METAL PARTS OR COATED METAL PARTS
2.3 FLAMMABILITY
2.3.1 Fabrics and padding materials
2.3.2 Other chair materials
2.4 TOXICITY
2.5 PLASTICS STABILIZATION
2.6 THREAD
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 A4 child restraints
3.2.6 Type B child restraints
3.2.7 Type C1 child harness
3.2.8 Type C2 child harness
3.2.9 Type D child restraints
3.2.10 Type E child restraints
3.2.11 Type F child restraints
3.2.12 Type G child restraints
3.2.13 Type H Converter
3.3 SECURING DEVICE
3.4 QUICK-RELEASE DEVICE
3.4.1 General
3.5 ANCHORING AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the top tether anchorage components
3.5.3 Requirements for the lower attachment components and fittings
3.6 RIGID COMPONENTS
3.7 REMOVABLE ITEMS
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
3.11.5 Bite resistance of fabric shoulder pads
3.11.6 Metal parts
3.12 DEVICES POSITIONED OVER THE PELVIC REGION
3.13 CHILD RESTRAINTS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
3.14 CHILD RESTRAINT SUITABILITY FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT
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 and A1/0 child restraints
4.3.3 Type A2 and A2/0 child restraints
4.3.4 Type A3 and A3/0 child restraints
4.3.5 Type A4 and A4/0 child restraints
4.3.6 Type B child restraints
4.3.7 Type D child restraints
4.3.8 Type E child restraints
4.3.9 Type F child restraints
4.3.10 Type G child restraints
4.3.11 Type H Converter
4.3.12 Type C2 child restraints
4.4 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF UPPER ANCHORAGE COMPONENTS
4.5 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE WITH EXTENDED TOP TETHER STRAPS
4.6 CHILD RESTRAINTS SUITABLE FOR AIRCRAFT
SECTION 5 TESTING
5.1 GENERAL
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
5.5 REMOVABLE ITEMS
5.6 CHILD RESTRAINT ATTACHMENT METHOD
5.7 ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
5.7.1 Reclining child restraints
5.7.2 Seatbelt lock-offs
5.7.3 Seatbelt locking device
5.8 CHILD RESTRAINTS SUITABLE FOR AIRCRAFT
SECTION 6 INFORMATIVE LABELLING, INSTRUCTIONS, MARKING AND PACKAGING
6.1 GENERAL LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
6.1.1 Scope of Section
6.1.2 Language
6.1.3 Print size and contrast
6.1.4 Illustrations
6.1.5 Durability of marking
6.1.6 Adhesion of labels
6.1.7 Use of product name
6.1.8 Standard warning heading format
6.2 GENERAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
6.2.1 Packaged product
6.2.2 Consumer protection
6.2.3 Flexible plastic packaging
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
6.7 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKING
6.8 MARKING ON FABRIC COVERS
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
C1 FOR CARS FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
C2 FOR CARS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
C2.1 For sedans only
C2.2 For vehicles other than sedans
APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED DUMMY TYPES
D1 STANDARD TEST DUMMIES
D2 OTHER TEST DUMMIES
APPENDIX E - EXPLANATION OF SHOULDER DESIGNATION
E1 GENERAL
E2 INDICATIVE ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA
E3 RELATED INFORMATION
APPENDIX F - PRODUCT CONFORMITY
F1 GENERAL
F2 SAMPLING AND TESTING
F2.1 General
F2.2 Sampling and testing of materials, components and sub-assemblies
F2.3 Sampling and testing of complete child restraints
F3 TEST FAILURE-RE-TESTING
F4 RECORDS
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Related Information
Civil Aviation Rules Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
Ministry: Civil Aviation Authority of NZ
Section: Appendix A.5(3)
Citation context:A child restraint system must - ...(3) meet the requirements of - ...(iii) Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS/1754; or...
Land Transport Rule 32017: Vehicle Equipment 2004
Ministry: NZ Transport Agency
Section: 2.9(4)
Citation context:This rule sets out requirements for items of vehicle equipment fitted to a vehicle and lists the approved vehicle standards to be met by
child restraints. Most of the equipment is mandatory, but the rule also specifies requirements for safety equipment that is voluntarily
fitted.
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AS/NZS 1754:2013 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
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 seat
1.4.11 Chair
1.4.12 Child restraint
1.4.13 Converter
1.4.14 Crotch strap
1.4.15 Downward
1.4.16 Fabric
1.4.17 Flame spread time
1.4.18 Forward
1.4.19 Harness
1.4.20 Head excursion
1.4.21 ISOFIX compatible child restraint
1.4.22 ISOFIX low anchorages
1.4.23 Leg straps
1.4.24 Load bearing part
1.4.25 Lock-off
1.4.26 Locking clip
1.4.27 Locking device
1.4.28 Lower attachment connectors
1.4.29 Means of adjustment
1.4.30 Pelvic region
1.4.31 Permanently attached
1.4.32 Permanently fixed
1.4.33 Permanently fixed in position
1.4.34 Quick-release device
1.4.35 Rearward
1.4.36 Removable items
1.4.37 Rigid component and material
1.4.38 Roping
1.4.39 Securing device
1.4.40 Set screw
1.4.41 Shall
1.4.42 Should
1.4.43 Shoulder region
1.4.44 Splitter plate
1.4.45 Strap
1.4.46 Submarining
1.4.47 Surface burning time
1.4.48 Swing ticket
1.4.49 Tilt-lock adjustment device
1.4.50 Top tether extension strap
1.4.51 Top tether strap
1.4.52 Transversely installed restraint
1.4.53 Trims
1.4.54 Upper anchor fitting
1.4.55 Upward
1.5 TYPE DESIGNATION
1.6 PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SECTION 2 MATERIALS
2.1 WEBBING
2.2 METAL PARTS OR COATED METAL PARTS
2.3 FLAMMABILITY
2.3.1 Fabrics and padding materials
2.3.2 Other chair materials
2.4 TOXICITY
2.5 PLASTICS STABILIZATION
2.6 THREAD
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 A4 child restraints
3.2.6 Type B child restraints
3.2.7 Type C1 child harness
3.2.8 Type C2 child harness
3.2.9 Type D child restraints
3.2.10 Type E child restraints
3.2.11 Type F child restraints
3.2.12 Type G child restraints
3.2.13 Type H Converter
3.3 SECURING DEVICE
3.4 QUICK-RELEASE DEVICE
3.4.1 General
3.5 ANCHORING AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the top tether anchorage components
3.5.3 Requirements for the lower attachment components and fittings
3.6 RIGID COMPONENTS
3.7 REMOVABLE ITEMS
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
3.11.5 Bite resistance of fabric shoulder pads
3.11.6 Metal parts
3.12 DEVICES POSITIONED OVER THE PELVIC REGION
3.13 CHILD RESTRAINTS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
3.14 CHILD RESTRAINT SUITABILITY FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT
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 and A1/0 child restraints
4.3.3 Type A2 and A2/0 child restraints
4.3.4 Type A3 and A3/0 child restraints
4.3.5 Type A4 and A4/0 child restraints
4.3.6 Type B child restraints
4.3.7 Type D child restraints
4.3.8 Type E child restraints
4.3.9 Type F child restraints
4.3.10 Type G child restraints
4.3.11 Type H Converter
4.3.12 Type C2 child restraints
4.4 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF UPPER ANCHORAGE COMPONENTS
4.5 DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE WITH EXTENDED TOP TETHER STRAPS
4.6 CHILD RESTRAINTS SUITABLE FOR AIRCRAFT
SECTION 5 TESTING
5.1 GENERAL
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
5.5 REMOVABLE ITEMS
5.6 CHILD RESTRAINT ATTACHMENT METHOD
5.7 ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
5.7.1 Reclining child restraints
5.7.2 Seatbelt lock-offs
5.7.3 Seatbelt locking device
5.8 CHILD RESTRAINTS SUITABLE FOR AIRCRAFT
SECTION 6 INFORMATIVE LABELLING, INSTRUCTIONS, MARKING AND PACKAGING
6.1 GENERAL LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
6.1.1 Scope of Section
6.1.2 Language
6.1.3 Print size and contrast
6.1.4 Illustrations
6.1.5 Durability of marking
6.1.6 Adhesion of labels
6.1.7 Use of product name
6.1.8 Standard warning heading format
6.2 GENERAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
6.2.1 Packaged product
6.2.2 Consumer protection
6.2.3 Flexible plastic packaging
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
6.7 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKING
6.8 MARKING ON FABRIC COVERS
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
C1 FOR CARS FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
C2 FOR CARS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
C2.1 For sedans only
C2.2 For vehicles other than sedans
APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED DUMMY TYPES
D1 STANDARD TEST DUMMIES
D2 OTHER TEST DUMMIES
APPENDIX E - EXPLANATION OF SHOULDER DESIGNATION
E1 GENERAL
E2 INDICATIVE ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA
E3 RELATED INFORMATION
APPENDIX F - PRODUCT CONFORMITY
F1 GENERAL
F2 SAMPLING AND TESTING
F2.1 General
F2.2 Sampling and testing of materials, components and sub-assemblies
F2.3 Sampling and testing of complete child restraints
F3 TEST FAILURE-RE-TESTING
F4 RECORDS
Amendments
AS/NZS 1754:2013
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