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• 'I><il' F1346 — 91 (2018) such as keys, combination locks, special tools, devices, or 7.4 Opening Tests—The tests shall be conducted by the test inaccessible locations, and the like, to inhibit children under method described in 9.4 to demonstrate that any opening in the five years of age from removing or operating the cover.When major component or between the edge of the cover and the subjected to the load and perimeter deflection tests described in deck surface or coping wall,or both,and the top surface of the 9.1 and 9.2,all fastening devices shall remain in their intended, pool or the top surface of the spa is sufficiently small and secured or closed,or both,position.After the test,the intended strong to prevent the opening from being forced to a size that performance of the device should not be impaired. will allow the test object to pass through. 6.5 Openings—The cover shall be designed in such a way that, when it is tested by the test method described in 9.4,any 8. Minimum Label Requirements for All Covers for opening in the major component or between the edge of the Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hat Tubs cover and the deck surface or coping wall,or both,and the top 8.1 Product Label—All covers shall be labeled/marked to surface of the spa or pool does not allow the test object to pass identify manufacturers or other responsible parties (such as through.The test object shall not gain access to the water,or be private label distributors), or both. Labels attached to covers subject to entrapment. shall meet the general requirements described in 8.5.1 and 8.8 6.6 Seams,ties or welds in the cover shall show no signs of — 8.8.2. damage, which will impair intended performance of the device 8.2 Warning Labels—AN covers shall be required to have when the cover is tested by the methods described in 9.1 —9.4. attached the following warning label: 8.2.1 Signal Word—WARNING. 7. Performance Requirements for Safety Covers 8.2.2 Safety Alert Symbol—Preceding the signal word there 7.1 Static Load—In the case of a pool with a width or shall be triangle with an exclamation point inside the triangle. diameter greater than 8 ft(2.4 m)from the periphery,the cover 8.2.2.1 Word Message—The standard word message shall shall be able to hold a weight of 485 lb(220.0 kg)(2 adults and be AVOID DROWNING RISK which shall be the first mes- 1 child) to permit a rescue operation. sage to appear directly under the signal word. 7.1.1 In the case of a pool with a width or diameter not 8.2.2.2 Additional Word Message Statement—Covers with greater than 8 ft(2,4 m)the cover shall withstand the weight of any of the outlined hazards in Fig. 1 shall list all applicable 275 lb (125 kg) (weight of a child and an adult). Compliance warning statements on the label. shall be determined by the test method described in 9.1. 8.3 Color—Non-safety cover warning label. 7.2 Perimeter Deflection—The cover shall be designed in 8.3.I Signal Word—Black letters with orange background. such a way that,when it is tested by the test method described 8.3.2 Safety Alert Symbol—Black triangle with orange ex- in 9.2, deflection of the cover does not allow the test object to clamation point. pass between the cover and the side of the pool, or to gain 8.3.3 Word Message—Black lettering on white background access to the water. or white letters on black background. 7.3 Surface Drainage—The cover shall be so constructed, 8.4 Color—Safety cover warning label. or incorporate a system,or have an auxiliary system provided, 8.4.1 Colors assigned to the signal word panel may also be that when used in accordance with the manufacturer's used for the message word panel provided the panel colors instructions, shall drain substantially all standing water from contrast with the lettering of the label. This is applicable to the cover within a period of 30 min after cessation of normal covers conforming with the PSC and MSC classifications only. rainfall. Compliance shall be determined by the test in 9.3. 8.5 Warning Label—Letter size. "HAZARDANARNING STATEMENT CHART' If This Hazard Exists: Add This Warning Statement: 'WIII not support weight(as defined In this'p cllication)Nonsecured or 'Stay oil cover—will not support weight. improperly secured covers 'Concealment by slipping under cover Keep children away.Children or objects cannot no seen under cover. 'Drowning an tap of cover In accumulated surface water(as defined in this 'Remove Standing Water—ehild can drown on top of cover. specification) 'Concealment,Entrapment—Drowning under cover 'Remove coverts)completely before entry of bathers—entrapment possible. 'General requirement for all covers 'Nomsacured or improperly secured covers are a hazard. 'Option to above for SafetyCovers 'Failure to follow all instructions may result In injury or drowning. v 'Cover does not meet all requirements of this specification for PSC,MSC. 'This Is not a Safety Dover. FIG.1 Hazard/Waming Statement Chart Copyright by ASTM Intl(all rights reserved);Thu May 3 11 15.07 EDT 2018 3 Downloaded/printed by Paul Moore(Emerald Outdoor Living)pursuant to License Agreement.No further reproductions authorized.