Type of Test

GSA Minimum
Requirement for test
FNEW83-269E

ANSI/BIFMA Acceptance

Cyclic Back and Back tilt Mechanism Fatigue Test

1,000,000 Cycles Minimum

120,000 Cycles

Cyclic Vertical Load Test on
1 Arm

100 lbs. Through 250 lbs. In 50 lb. Increments. 25,000
cycles at each load level

200 lbs. 1 time function load 300 lbs. 1 time proof load
2,500 lbs. 1 time proof load
(Base only)

Cyclic Vertical Load Test on Seats, Bases, and Casters

200 lbs. Through 13,000lbs in 50 lb. Increments.
25,000 cycles at each load level

3000 lbs. 6" one crop 2,500 lbs. One load (base only)

Cyclic Side Thrust.
Load Test on Arms

50 lbs. through 200 lbs increments. 25,000 cycles
at each load level

100 lbs. 1 time function load
150 lbs. 1 time proof load

Cyclic Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment Test

250 lb. cyclic seat load.
Cycle pneumatic unit
125,000 full cycles

No comparable test requirement

Caster/Chair Base
Durability Test

36,000 cycles. 5lbs.
Retention after cycling

36,000 cycles 5 lbs.
Retention minimum after