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AS/NZS 1754:2024
[Current]Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
AS/NZS 1754:2024 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.
Published: 25/10/2024
Pages: 188
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
1.4 Type designation
1.5 Product conformity
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
2.7 Recycling
2.8 Heat conditioning
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 E8 child restraints
3.2.11 Type E10 child restraints
3.2.12 Type F child restraints
3.2.13 Type G child restraints
3.2.14 Type H converter
3.3 Securing device
3.4 Quick-release device
3.5 Anchoring and attachment system
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the top tether and anchorage components
3.5.2.1 Top tether
3.5.2.2 Set screw
3.5.2.3 Upper anchorage fitting
3.5.2.4 Upper attachment clip
3.5.2.5 Interface between upper anchorage fitting and upper attachment clip
3.5.3 Requirements for the lower attachment components and fittings
3.5.3.1 Lower attachment connectors
3.5.3.2 Webbing
3.5.3.3 ISOFIX low anchorage guides
3.6 Rigid components
3.7 Removable items
3.7.1 General
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
4 Performance
4.1 General
4.2 Dynamic performance of the child restraint
4.2.1 General requirements
4.2.2 Type A1 and A1/0 child restraints
4.2.3 Type A2 and A2/0 child restraints
4.2.4 Type A3 and A3/0 child restraints
4.2.5 Type A4 and A4/0 child restraints
4.2.6 Type B child restraints
4.2.7 Type D child restraints
4.2.8 Type E8 child restraints
4.2.9 Type E10 and Type F child restraints
4.2.10 Type G child restraints
4.2.11 Type H Converter
4.2.12 Type C1 and C2 child restraints
4.3 Dynamic performance of upper anchorage components
4.4 Dynamic performance with extended top tether straps
4.5 Child restraints suitable for aircraft
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 Item 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
5.7.4 Cross-chest devices
5.7.5 Other child restraint system features
5.7.6 Lap‑belt positioning device
5.8 Child restraints suitable for aircraft
5.9 Child restraint with variation for a child with disability
6 Informative information
6.1 General 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 Photographs
6.1.6 Durability of marking
6.1.7 Adhesion of labels
6.1.7.1 Adhesive labels fixed to materials other than foam
6.1.7.2 Adhesive labels fixed to foam
6.1.8 Use of product name
6.1.9 Standard warning heading format
6.1.9.1 General
6.1.9.2 Marking
6.1.9.3 Instructions, packaging and swing tags
6.1.9.4 Lower anchorage attachment system advice
6.2 Packaging requirements
6.2.1 Packaged product
6.2.2 Consumer protection
6.2.3 Flexible plastic packaging
6.2.3.1 Large packaging
6.2.3.2 Small packaging
6.2.4 Information to be supplied on packaging
6.3 Quick reference guide
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Format
6.3.3 Critical tasks for Types A, A/0, B, D, and G
6.3.4 Critical tasks for Types E8, E10 and F booster seats
6.4 Videos
6.5 Instructions for installation and use
6.5.1 General information
6.5.2 Instructions for the top tether
6.5.3 Instructions for aircraft use
6.5.4 Instructions for maintenance
6.6 Information to be supplied on a swing tag or label
6.7 Marking
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Shoulder height marking
6.7.3 Marking on fabric covers
6.7.4 Marking for removable item or feature to position an infants head
7 Child restraint for a child with disability
7.1 General
7.2 Variation for child restraint for a child with disability
7.2.1 Preventing the quick-release device (buckle) being released
7.2.2 Preventing slackening of the harness
7.2.3 Preventing the shoulder strap being taken off the shoulders
7.2.4 Preventing the sash belt becoming loose on a booster seat
7.2.5 Preventing the lap belt from becoming loose on a booster seat
7.2.6 Preventing a seatbelt buckle from being released for a booster seat
7.2.7 Additional postural support – torso strap or combination of straps
7.2.8 Additional postural support – vest
7.2.9 Additional postural support – footrest
7.2.10 Use of removable items to support a child with respiratory conditions
7.3 Performance for child restraint for a child with disability
7.4 Testing for child restraint for a child with disability
7.4.1 Testing conducted simultaneously with dynamic testing in Section 5
7.4.2 Variations requiring additional testing
7.4.3 Booster seats, postural support and vests for larger children
7.5 Additional information provided on packaging of child restraint for a child with disability
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Information on the child restraint packaging
7.5.3 Information on a separate package for an additional part(s) for the variation to the child restraint
7.5.4 Statement of variation
7.6 Additional instructions for child restraint for a child with disability
7.7 Additional marking for child restraints suitable for a child with disability
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
D.1 Standard test dummies
D.2 Other test dummies
D.2.1 Infant test dummies
D.2.2 Other test dummies
Appendix E
E.1 General
E.2 Indicative anthropometric data
Appendix F
F.1 General
F.2 Sampling and testing
F.2.1 General
F.2.2 Sampling and testing of materials, components and sub-assemblies
F.2.2.1 Sampling
F.2.2.2 Tensile testing
F.2.3 Sampling and testing of complete child restraints
F.2.3.1 Sampling
F.2.3.2 Dynamic testing
F.3 Test failure — Re-testing
F.4 Records
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
SAE J211/1
Instrumentation for Impact Test Part 1 - Electronic Instrumentation
SAE J369
Flammability of polymeric interior materials—Horizontal test method
ASTM D7611
Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
ASME B18.21.1
Washers: Helical Spring-Lock, Tooth Lock, and Plain Washers (Inch Series)
AS/NZS ISO 8124-3
Safety of toys, Part 3: Migration of certain elements (ISO 8124.3:1997, MOD)
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