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1 AM . ' F1348---91 (2010) opening in the major component or between the edge of the private label distributor's), or both. Labels attached to covers ;:over aria the deck surface or coping wail, or both,and the top shall meet the general requirements described in :. ... and surface of the spa or pool does not allow the test object to pass through.The test object shall not gain access to the water,or be 8.2 Warning Labels—All covert shall be required to naves subject to entrapment. attached the following warning label: 6.6 Seams,ties or welds in the cover shall slow no signs of R 2.1 Signal Ward—WARNING. damage,which will impair intended performance of the device 8.2.2 Safety Alert Ssmbo/—Preceding the signal word there when the cover is tested by the methods described in •. -;• shall be triangle with an exclamation point inside the triangle. 8.2.2.1 Ward Message—The standard word, message shall .y. Performance.Requirements for Safety Covers he AVOID DROWNING RISK which shall be the first tract;- 7.1. Static. Load—In the case of a pool with a width or sage to appear directly under the signal word. diameter greater than 8 ft(2.4 in)from the periphery,the cover 8,2.2.2 Additional Wnid Aics sage .Stan—finely—Covers with shall be able to hold a weight of 455 lb(220.0 he)(2 adults and any of the outlined hazards in • shall list all apoI1L ibi' 1 child) to permit a rescue operation. warning statements on the label. 7.1.1 In the case of a pool with a width or diameter not 8.3 Color—Non-safety cover warning label. greater than.8 ft(2.4 ml the cover shall withstand the weight of 8.3.1 Signal Word—Black letters with orange background. 275 lb(125 kg) (weight of a child and an adult). Compliance 8.3.2 Safely Alert Symbol—Black triangle with orange ex- shall be determined.by the test method described in clamation point. 7:2 Perimeter Deflection—The cover shall he designed in 8.3.3 Ward Message—Black lettering on white background such a way that,when it is tested.by the test method described or white letters on black background. in .:f,deflection of the cover does not allow-the rest object to 8.4 Color—Safety cover warning label. pass between the cover and the side of the pool, or to gain 8,4.1 Colors assigned to the signal word panel may also he access to the water. used for the message word panel provided the panel colors 7.3 Surface Drainage—The cover shall he so constructed, contrast with the lettering of the label. This is applicable to or incorporate a system,or have an auxiliary system provided, covers conforming with the PSC and MSC classifications only. that When used in accordance with the manufacturer's instmc- 8.5 Warning Label—Letter size. tions,shall drains substantially all,standing water front the cover 8.5.1 Lettering shall be of a size that enables a person with w.iti>in a period of 30 min after cessation of normal rainfall. normal vision, including con-ecteci vision, to read the safety Compliance shall be determined by the test in sign or label at a safe viewing distance from the hazard. 7.4 Opening Tests—The tests shall he conducted by the test Considerations should be given to environmental variables that method described in 4 to demonstrate that any opening in the will affect readability. major component or between the edge of the cover and the 8.5.2 Signal Word—Letter height shall be at least 50% deck surface or coping wall,or both,and the top surface of the greater than the selected height of the message panel wording, pool or the top surface of the spa is sufficiently small and 8.5.3 Safety Alert Symbol Safety alert symbol.when used strong to prevent the opening from being forced to a size that with the signal word shall precede the signal word.The base of will allow the test object to pass through. the safety alert symbol shah be on the same horizontal line the base of the letters of the signal word. The height of. the f. Wanimurn Label Requirements for All Covers for safety alert symbol shall equal or exceed the signal word letter Swimming Pools, Spas,and Hot Tubs height. 8.1 Product Lobel—AU covers shall be labeled/marked to 8.5.4 Word message letter height shall he as defined in I identify manufacturers or other responsible parties (such as i "HAZARD/WARNING STATEMENT CHART' If This Hazard Exists: Add This Warning Statement: Will not support weight(its defined in this specification)NonsNcured n+ `Stay off cover—wilt not support weight. improperly secured covers `Concealment by slipping under cover 'Keep children away.Children or objects cannot be seen under cover. 'Drowning on top of cover in accumulated surface water(as defined in this 'Remove Standing Water—child can drown on top of cover. 1 specification) • 'Concealment,Entrapment—Drowning under cover "Remove cover(s)completely before entry of bathers—entrapment possible. i''General requirement for ail covers 'Non-secured or improperly secured covers are a hazard. i "Option to above for Safety Covers "Failure to follow all Instructions may result in injury or drowning. ', 'Cover does not meet all requirements of this spociflcation for PSC,MSC. 'This is not a Safety Cover. FIG;.1 FlazardlWarning Statement Chart Copyright by ASTM ini'l(all rights reserved):Moe:May 23 111:34:21 EDT 2011 3 Downloaded/printed by Michael Caron(AutanatirtPool"Covcrs,-lac.)pursuant to'License.Agrec:meot.No further reproductions nuthonzcd.