Table of Contents

1 -  AS 5079.2-2003 FILING CABINETS - VERTICAL FILING CABINETS (ANSI BIFMA X5.3-1997, MOD)
4 -  PREFACE
7 -  1 SCOPE
8 -  2 Definitions
8 -  2.1 acceptance level:
8 -  2.2 accessory item:
8 -  2.3 adjustable glides:
8 -  2.4 anti-rebound:
8 -  2.5 cabinet:
8 -  2.6 case:
8 -  2.7 caution label:
8 -  2.8 clear dimensions:
8 -  2.8.1 clear depth:
8 -  2.8.2 clear height:
8 -  2.8.3 clear width:
8 -  2.9 clear space:
8 -  2.10 closed:
8 -  2.11 compartments:
8 -  2.12 compressor:
8 -  2.13 counterweights:
8 -  2.14 cycle:
8 -  2.15 doors:
9 -  2.16 extendible member:
9 -  2.17 force:
9 -  2.18 fully extended:
9 -  2.19 functional load:
9 -  2.20 ganging:
9 -  2.21 interlock:
9 -  2.22 lbf.:
9 -  2.23 leveled:
9 -  2.24 load:
9 -  2.25 lock:
9 -  2.26 loss of serviceability:
9 -  2.27 N (Newtons):
9 -  2.28 proof load:
9 -  2.29 pull:
9 -  2.30 stability:
9 -  2.31 stops:
9 -  2.32 suspension:
9 -  2.33 test platform:
9 -  2.34 tip over:
9 -  2.35 vertical file:
11 -  3 General
11 -  3.1 Types of Tests
11 -  3.2 Tolerances
11 -  3.3 Manufacturer’s Instructions
13 -  3.4 Loading Guidelines
13 -  3.4.1 Loading Material for Extendible Members
13 -  3.4.2 Loading Guidelines for Dynamic Testing of Extendible Members with Bottom Supported Loads.
13 -  3.4.3 Loading Guidelines for Dynamic Testing of Extendible Members without Bottom Supported Loads.
15 -  3.5 Recommended Test Report Format
17 -  4 Stability Test
17 -  4.1 Purpose of Test
17 -  4.2 Test Setup
17 -  4.3 Test Procedure
17 -  4.4 Acceptance Level
19 -  5 Rebound Test
19 -  5.1 Purpose of Test
19 -  5.2 Test Setup
19 -  5.3 Test Procedure
19 -  5.4 Acceptance Level
21 -  6 Out Stop Test
21 -  6.1 Purpose of Test
21 -  6.2 Test Setup
21 -  6.3 Test Procedure
21 -  6.4 Acceptance Level
23 -  7 Lock Test
23 -  7.1 Purpose of Test
23 -  7.2 Test Setup
25 -  7.3 Test Procedure
25 -  7.4 Acceptance Level
27 -  8 Extendible Member Cycle Test
27 -  8.1 Purpose of Test
27 -  8.2 Test Setup
27 -  8.3 Test Procedure
27 -  8.4 Acceptance Level
29 -  9 Latch Test, Static
29 -  9.1 Purpose of Test
29 -  9.2 Test Setup
29 -  9.3 Test Procedure
29 -  9.4 Acceptance Level
31 -  10 Compressor Test
31 -  10.1 Purpose of Test
31 -  10.2 Test Setup
31 -  10.3 Test Procedure
31 -  10.4 Acceptance Level
33 -  11 Racking Resistance Test
33 -  11.1 Purpose of Test
33 -  11.2 Test Setup
33 -  11.3 Test Procedure
33 -  11.4 Acceptance Level
35 -  12 Strength Test
35 -  12.1 Purpose of Test
35 -  12.2 Test Setup
35 -  12.3 Test Procedure
35 -  12.3.1 Top Functional Load Test
35 -  12.3.2 Top Proof Load Test
35 -  12.3.3 Extendible Member Proof Load Test
37 -  12.4 Acceptance Levels
37 -  12.4.1 Top Functional Load Test
37 -  12.4.2 Top Proof Load Test
37 -  12.4.3 Extendible Member Proof Load Test
39 -  13 Pull Force Test
39 -  13.1 Purpose of Test
39 -  13.2 Test Setup
39 -  13.3 Test Procedures
39 -  13.4 Acceptance Level
41 -  14 Interlock Test
41 -  14.1 Purpose of Test
41 -  14.2 Test Setup
41 -  14.3 Test Procedure
41 -  14.4 Acceptance Levels
42 -  APPENDIX ZZ - VARIATIONS TO ANSI BIFMA X5.3-1997 FOR AUSTRALIA
42 -  ZZ1 INTRODUCTION
42 -  ZZ2 VARIATIONS

Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CS-088 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 24 January 2014.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CS-088:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australia Post
Business New Zealand
Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
Furniture Association of New Zealand
Furntech-AFRDI
New Zealand Ergonomics Society
National Retailers Association
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association
Plastics New Zealand

Scope

This standard is intended to provide manufacturers, specifiers, and users with a common basis for evaluating the function, safety, durability, and structural adequacy of free-standing vertical files. The standard defines specific tests, the laboratory equipment, and the test conditions. It specifies the acceptance levels to evaluate these products, independent of construction materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical and/or aesthetic designs. These acceptance levels are based on the actual field and test experience of The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) members. These tests are not intended to assess a product that has been in use.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 19/02/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 19/02/2014
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CS-088
Supersedes	DR 03363-03365 CP DR 03364 CP