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<br /> Standard Performance Specification for
<br /> Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for Ali Covers for
<br /> Swimming Pools Spas and Hot Tubs'
<br /> This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1346:the ruriib r immediately following the designation indicates iht year of
<br /> original adoption or.,in.the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year or tact r pr ro 1.A
<br /> cuperscripr epsilon Le)indicates an editorial change since The last revision or reapprnval"
<br /> x. Scrape 3.1.2 automatic cover—a cover which can be placed over
<br /> 1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety the water area and removed with a motorized mechanists.
<br /> covers for swimming pools, spas, hot rubs. and wading pools actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also purger•
<br /> (hereinafter referred to as pools. unless otherwise specified). safety cover(PSC), other cover(OC).
<br /> When correctly installed and used in accordance with the
<br /> harrier—something that restrains or obstructs access
<br /> manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to to the body of water.
<br /> reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children 3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See
<br /> under five years of age to the water, also solar energy blanket.
<br /> 1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demon- 3.1.5 cover—something that covers, protects or shelters, or
<br /> strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein a combination thereof, a swimming pool, .,pat, or hot tub.
<br /> stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements 3.1,6 debris cover—tt cover with attendant appurtenances
<br /> for all covers. positioned over the pool area which permits the cover u:
<br /> 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt,windblown trash. anti the
<br /> s.is the standard.. The values in parentheses are given for like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely
<br /> information only. removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers
<br /> 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the (0C)•
<br /> test methods section, Section ,:. of this specification: Trait 3.1.7 decks—those areas abutting a pool, spa,or hot tub that
<br /> standard does not pm-port to address all of the safety conCer•n,S, are specifically constructed or installed(for example,of wood.
<br /> if any,associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for
<br /> of this• standard to establish appropriate safety and health sitting. standing or walking and may also act as a base fo:
<br /> practices and determine the applicability of regulatory (hullo- supports for covers.
<br /> tions prior to use. 3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by
<br /> trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to
<br /> 2, Referenced Documents provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool
<br /> 2.1 1VF/31 Document: environment.
<br /> 2 3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of beat loss him-,
<br /> ., pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or
<br /> 3. Terminology both.
<br /> 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.10 but lob—a spa constructed of wood with sides and
<br /> 3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct atxes- bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined tt-
<br /> sory components to the cover such as hardware including gether by pressure from surrounding hoops,bands or rods: as
<br /> buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting distinct from spa units funned of plastic, concrete, metal, or
<br /> arms, and the like. other materials.
<br /> 3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft 11..
<br /> m) above Use ground with no other access such as hand or
<br /> This specification is udder the ,jurisdiction of ASTM Committee on footholds which would permit a child to reach the loci:lion.
<br /> Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility cif Subcommittee eft
<br /> CON-CM for Pooh,Spas and l-Iot.Tubs. 3.1.12 manual cover—a cover which requires it to be placed
<br /> 15111Cnt edition approved Sept 1,2016.Published December 2(110.Originally over the water area by hand. See ai_so manual safety coves
<br /> approved in 1491. ,Last previous edition :approved in .2003 as F13-16 - 91 019SCI ttncl otter Col eas (0C),
<br /> (Reapproved 2001).T)01: 10.1520/P1346-91R10,
<br /> Available from National Fite Protection.Assoc..13aneryntarch Park.Quincy.
<br /> MA 02269.
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