Specification

ManualsBrandsCastle ManualsHot Tub Accessories60 in. W x 78 in. L Hard Cover 4 in. - 2 in. Taper 1 lb. Foam for USA Spas Model 33 Laguna

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test object to pass between the cover and the side 'of the pool,

or to gain access to the water.

7.3 Surface Drainage-The cover shall be so constructed,

or incorporate a system, or have an auxiliary system pro-

vided, that when used in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions, shall drain substantially all standing water from

the cover within a period of 30 min after cessation of normal

rainfall. Compliance shall be determined by the test in 9.3.

7.4 Opening Tests-The tests shall be conducted by the

test method described in 9.4 to demonstrate that any

opening in the major component or between the edge of the

cover and the deck surface or coping wall, or both, and the

top surface of the pool or the top surface of the spa is

sufficiently small and strong to prevent the opening from

being forced to a size that will allow the test object to pass

through,

8. Minimum Label Requirements for All Covers for Swim.

ming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs

8.1 Product Label-All covers shall be labeled/marked to

identify manufacturers or other responsible parties (such as

private label distributors), or both. Labels attached to covers

shall meet the general requirements described in 8.S.I, 8.8,

g,8.I, and 8.8.2 ..

8.2 Warning Labels-All covers shall be required to have

attached the following warning label:

8.2.1 Signal Word-WARNING.

8.2.2. Safely Alert Symbol-Preceding the signal word

there shall be triangle with an exclamation point inside the

triangle.

8,2.2. I Word Message-The standard word message shall

be AVOID DROWNING RISK which shall be the first

message to appear directly under the signal word.

8.2,2,2 Addilional Word Message Statement-Covers

with any of the outlined hazards in Fig. I .shall list all

applicable warning statements on the label.

8.3 Color-Non.safety cover warning label.

8.3.1 Signal Word-Black letters with orange back.

ground.

8.3.2 SafelY Alert Symbol-Black triangle with orange

exclamation point.

8.3.3 Word Message-Black lettering on white back.

ground or white letters on black background.

8.4 Color-Safety cover warning label.

8.4.1 Colors assigned to the signal word panel may also be

used for the message word panel provided the panel colors

COntrast with the lettering of the label. This is applicable to

covers conforming with the PSC and MSC classifications

only.

8.S Warning Label-Letter size.

8.S.1

Lettering shall be of a size that enables a person with

normal vision, including corrected vision, to read the safety

sign or label at a safe viewing distance from the hazard,

Considerations should be given to environmental variables

that will alTect readability.

8.S.2

Signal Word-Letter height shall be at least

greater than the selected height of the message panel

wording.

8.S.3 Safety Alert Symbol-Safety alen symbol, when

used with the signal word shall precede the signal word. The

base of the safety alert symbol shall be on the same

horizontal line as the base of the letters of the signal word.

The height of the safety alert symbol shall equal

exceed

the signal word letter height.

8,S.4

Word message letter height shall be as defined in

Table I.

8.6 Letler style:

8.6.1 Signal Word shall be in sans serif letters in upper

case only.

8.6.2 Message Panel shall be in sans serif letters; Letters

may be in upper case only.

8.6.3 Examples of acceptable lettering styles are: medium

or bold helvetica, or news gothic bold. -

8.7 Placement-Location shall be such that the message

will:

8.7.1 Be readily visible to the intended viewer. taking into

consideration all possible viewing angles, and

8,7.2 Alert the viewer to the potential hazard in time to

take appropriate action.

8.7.3 Label must be located so as not to be removed in the

fitting process.

8.8 Life Expectancy- The label shall have a reasonable

expected life with good color stability and word message

legibility when viewed as stated in

8.S,

I. Reasonable expect.

ancy shall be taken into consideration in accordance with the

expected life of the product.

8.8.1 Protection-When possible, placement of label

should provide protection from foreseeable damage, fading,

or visual obstruction caused by abrasion. ultraviolet light or

substances such as chemicals or dirt,

8.8.2 Atlachment- The label shall be attached perma.

nently to the product or so that it cannot be easily removed.

8.9 Replacement-Product/Warning labels should be reo

placed by the product user when they no longer meet

.Keep etIiIdrtn aWlY.

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