Specification

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9. Test ~lelhods For SafelY Covers
9.1 Static Load Test:
9.1.1 This test shall be conducted to demonstrate that the
cover is capable of suppOning a weighl of (a) 485 Ibs
(compOsed of one 210-lb, one 225-lb or one 50-lb weight) for
....:;;, pools or spas within a width or diameter greater than 8 fl or
(b) 275 lbs (compOsed of one 225-lb and one 50-lb weight)
for a pooforaspawitha width or diameter equal to or less
than 8 ft distributed over I ft' each, all of which are within a
3-ft radius without the test objects causing damage which
would allow any of the test objects to pass through the cover.
During this test there shall be no requirement for the absence
of water appearing on the surface of the cover.
9.1.2 Procedure-The pOol shall be filled to its waterline
and the cover fitted in accordance with the cover manufac-
turer's instructions. The test objects shall be placed on the
surface of the cover at the following critical points:
9.1.2.1 The center point of the cover.
9.1.2.2 Between attachment points and a distance of at
least 4 ft (1.2 m) but not to exceed 6 ft from the side of the
pool.
legibility requirements for safe viewing distance described in
8.5.1 and 8.7.1. In cases where products have an extensive
expected life or where I':xposed to extreme conditions, the
product user should be able to obtain replacement labels
from the manufacturer or responsible pany.
8.10 Instruction/Use Label-Any product instructions or
use label not attached to the product, intended to be viewed
by the consumer/user shall contain in its contents the same
applicable warning label as set fonh in 8.2 through 8.6.3.
8.10.1 When special circumstances limit use of label
colors to two colors, the colors assigned to the message word
panel may also be used for the signal word panel provided
that the panel colors contrast with background color of
instruction/use label.
8.11 Packaging Label-If packaging is intended for
product display to the consumer/user, applicable warning
label as described in 8.2 through 8.6.3 shall be placed on the
printed side of the package intended for display andlor
consumer information. The label shall be printed on or
affixed to the package and not easily removable.
8.11.1 When special circumstances limit use of label
colors to two colors. the colors assigned to the signal word
panel may also be used fJr the message word panel provided
that the panel colors contrast with background color of
packaging.
8, I" Compliance Labeling-All labels shall note the spe-
cific cover classification.
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s: 70"
NOTt: 1-Area. 166 In 2
NOTt:2-Perimeter • , 50 In
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9.1.2.3 The test objects shall remain in each test position
for a period of 5 min.
9.2 Perimeter Deflection Test:
9.2.1 This test shall be conducted to demonstrate the
following: if a child under the age of five were to fall onto the
cover neither that child nor another child could slip through
any openings that may occur between the cover and the side
of the pool.
9.2.2 Perimeter Deflection Test Object-Test object shall
be 3.7 in. (0.09 m) by 5.7 in. (0.14 m) by a minImum 12 In
length and a weight of 36.6 Ibs in an ellipSOIdal shape. See
Fig. 2.
9.2.3 Procedure-With 50 Ibs (22.7 kg) on the cover at a
distance of at least 4 ft, but not exceeding 6 Ii from the side
of the pool, the same cover shall not dellee< to allo" J
perimeter test object to pass through. gain access to the "a;er
or be subject to entrapment between the co\'er anJ ~r:e SIde
of the pool.
9.3 Surface Drainage Test:
9.3.1 Surface Drainage Test Object-Timmy' or equiva-
lent (32 in. length by 9 in. width by 5 in. deep by 36.6 Ibs
torso-shaped object) shall be placed on the pool cover in a
supine position, faceup, within two to three feet of and
parallel with the pool's edge. Three minutes later there shall
not be an unsafe amount of water. An unsafe amount of
water is defined as any quantity of water which completely
covers the torso of the surface drainage test object
9.3.2 Procedure-Test the cover by spraying water evenl\
over the area at an application rate of 10 gal!min per 1000 ft'
(9.29 m') of pOol area for a period of 30 min. During this
test, all equipment shall operate in accordance with cover
manufacturer's instructions. Thiny minutes after completion
of this procedure, the co\'er shall pass the test method in 9.3.
At all times during the procedure. maintaIn the pool Ie, dot
the waterline.
9.4 Openings Test:
9.4.1 These tests shall be conducted to demonstr:ue tb:
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75
He.gtlt (In,) _ View DIs!.
150
He.gnt (Ill)" View 0151.
300
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He.gnl (irl.) _ View Distance
150
Hetgnt (Ill.) •• Vie .•••.Dislance
300
HelQtlt (In.)" V~.•••. DIstance
400
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