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MS-2013-00409-1.tif I I II a j I COVERSTAR MEMO I Date: July 3, 2007 To: To Whom it May Concern From: Harold Rogers, V.P. Sales i Re: Coverstar safety covers: UL and ASTM standard F 1346 -91 for safety covers for swimming pools All Coverstar cover systems including the Eclipse (CS 1800 SS), CS1800 (CS 1800), Leading Edge (CS1800 LE), CS1800 SwimWise (CS1800 SW), Omega (CS 1800), CS3000 (CS 1800) are UL listed (UL certification listing is shown in parenthesis). All meet the ASTM standard for safety covers as specified in ASTM standard F 1346 -91 when they are installed and maintained properly according to the installation and homeowner instructions which have been provided by Coverstar. On several different occasions, the Coverstar covers, both automatic and manual have been tested by independent testing laboratories and have always been found to be in compliance with all the ASTM requirements for safety covers. Our covers are also listed by UL (File E164833) and classified by UL as a power safety cover in accordance with ASTM F 1346 -91 If you wish to verify either of the UL certifications, take the following steps: Go to www.ul.com Once there click on Search UL.com Click on Online Certifications Directory Under General Search click on UL File Number Type in E164833 and hit enter You should now see Coverstar's listings. If you have problems, you can also search by company or by Automatic Pool Covers I If more information is required about ASTM and its standards, you can go to their website at www.astm.org Shown below is the UL authorized label that is attached to the automatic cover system that we ship which shows both UL certification and compliance with ASTM F 1346 -91. A label is also placed on the front of every cover stating that we meet the ASTM safety standards. Im 7,0VE 5S 4 l R ¢ T 777 7 If you have any further questions about our covers, the UL certifications or the ASTM standards, please call or Email me. L0127 -3 07 I COVERSTAR /NC, 1795 West, 200 North, Lindon, UT 84042 Phone 800 - 617 -7283 Fax 801 - 373 -5095 Email hr @coverstar.com i i Designation: F 1346 — 91 (Reapproved 2003) / I a I INTERNATIONAL I Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs" This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1346; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. I 1. Scope 3.1.2 automatic cover —a cover which can be placed over 1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and wading pools actuated by a suitable control mechanism. See also power (hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). safety cover (PSC), other cover (OC). When correctly installed and used in accordance with the 3.1.3 barrier — something that restrains or obstructs access manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to to the body of water. reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children 3.1.4 blanket —a material used for thermal insulation. See under five years of age to the water. also solar energy blanket. 1.2 This specification includes performance tests to demon- 3.1.5 cover — something that covers, protects or shelters, or strate the compliance or noncompliance to requirements herein a combination thereof, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. stated for safety covers. It also includes marking requirements 3.1.6 debris cover —a cover with attendant appurtenances for all covers. positioned over the pool area which permits the cover to 1.3 The values stated in inch -pound units are to be regarded prevent debris, such as foliage, dirt, windblown trash, and the as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for like from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely information only. removed before the entry of bathers. See also other covers 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the (OC). test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This 3.1.7 decks —those areas abutting a pool, spa, or hot tub that standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, are specifically constructed or installed (for example, of wood, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a base for practices and determine the applicability of regulatory lirnita- supports for covers. tions prior to use. 3.1.8 dome —a semipermanent enclosure supported by i trusses, or positive air pressure erected over the pool area to 2. Referenced Documents provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool 2.1 NFPA Document: environment. National Electrical Code, Article 680 -262 3.1.9 energy conservation —the reduction of heat loss from pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or 3. Terminology both. I 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.10 hot tub —a spa constructed of wood with sides and 3.1.1 appurtenances— subordinate parts or adjunct acces- bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to- sory components to the cover such as hardware including gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or arms, and the like. other materials. 3.1.11 inaccessible locations —a location at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above the ground with no other access such as hand or r This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on footholds which would permit a child to reach the location. Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.28 on 3.1.12 manual cover =a cover which requires it to be placed Covers for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs. Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally over the water area by hand. See also manual safety cover approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F 1346 -91 (1996). (MSC), and other covers (OC). z Available from National Fire Protection Assoc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. i I Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 -2959, United States. I F 1346 — 91 (2003) cover and the deck surface or coping wall, or both, and the top private label distributors), or both. Labels attached to covers surface of the spa or pool does not allow the test object to pass shall meet the general requirements described in 8.5.1 and through. The test object shall not gain access to the water, or be 8.8- 8.8.2. subject to entrapment. 8.2 Warning Labels —All covers shall be required to have 6.6 Seams, ties or welds in the cover shall show no signs of attached the following warning label: damage, which will impair intended performance of the device 8,2,1 Signal Word — WARNING. j when the cover is tested by the methods described in 9.1 -9.4. 8,2,2 Safety Alert Symbol— Preceding the signal word there shall be triangle with an exclamation point inside the triangle. 7. Performance Requirements for Safety Covers 8,2,2,1 Word Message —The standard word message shall 7.1 Static Load —In the case of a pool with a width or be AVOID DROWNING RISK which shall be the first mes- diameter greater than 8 ft (2.4 m) from the periphery, the cover sage to appear directly under the signal word. shall be able to hold a weight of 485 lb (220.0 kg) (2 adults and 8,2,2,2 Additional Word Message Statement — Covers with 1 child) to permit a rescue operation. any of the outlined hazards in Fig. 1 shall list all applicable 7.1.1 In the case of a pool with a width or diameter not warning statements on the label. greater than 8 ft (2.4 m) the cover shall withstand the weight of 8,3 Color Non - safety cover warning label. 275 lb (125 kg) (weight of a child and an adult). Compliance 8,3.1 Signal Word —Black letters with orange background. shall be determined by the test method described in 9.1. 7.2 Perimeter Deflection The cover shall be designed in 8.3.2 Safety Alert Symbol —Black triangle with orange ex- such a way that, when it is tested by the test method described clamation point. in 9.2, deflection of the cover does not allow the test object to 8.3.3 Word Message —Black lettering on white background pass between the cover and the side of the pool, or to gain or white letters on black background. access to the water. 8.4 Color— Safety cover warning label. 7.3 Surface Drainage —The cover shall be so constructed, 8.4.1 Colors assigned to the signal word panel may also be or incorporate a system, or have an auxiliary system provided, used for the message word panel provided the panel colors that when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- contrast with the lettering of the label. This is applicable to tions, shall drain substantially all standing water from the cover covers conforming with the PSC and MSC classifications only. within a period of 30 min after cessation of normal rainfall. 8.5 Warning Label — Letter size. Compliance shall be determined by the test in 9.3. 8.5.1 Lettering shall be of a size that enables a person with 7.4 Opening Tests —The tests shall be conducted by the test normal vision, including corrected vision, to read the safety method described in 9.4 to demonstrate that any opening in the sign or label at a safe viewing distance from the hazard. major component or between the edge of the cover and the Considerations should be given to environmental variables that deck surface or coping wall, or both, and the top surface of the will affect readability. pool or the top surface of the spa is sufficiently small and 8.5.2 Signal Word— Letter height shall be at least 50 % strong to prevent the opening from being forced to a size that greater than the selected height of the message panel wording. will allow the test object to pass through. 8.5.3 Safety Alert Symbol— Safety alert symbol, when used with the signal word shall precede the signal word. The base of 8. Minimum Label Requirements for All Covers for the safety alert symbol shall be on the same horizontal line as Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs the base of the letters of the signal word. The height of the 8.1 Product Label —All covers shall be labeled /marked to safety alert symbol shall equal or exceed the signal word letter identify manufacturers or other responsible parties (such as height. "HAZARDMARNING STATEMENT CHART" If This Hazard Exists: Add This Warning Statement: i *Will not support weight (as defined in this specification) Nonsecured or *Stay off cover —will not support weight. j 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. specification) *Concealment, Entrapment— Drowning under cover *Remove cover(s) completely before entry of bathers — entrapment possible. *General requirement for all covers *Non- secured or improperly secured covers are a hazard. *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 specification for PSC, MSC. *This is not a Safety Cover. FIG. 1 Hazard/Warning Statement Chart 3 i <h u ;I' F 1346 — 91 (2003) 9.4.2 Openings test object —A solid faced sphere test object with a maximum breadth of 4.5 in. 9.4.3 Procedure —The cover shall be fitted in accordance with the cover manufacturer's instructions. The test object shall be placed at or into any existing opening and apply a force 3.70" of 40 lbs (plus or minus 1 pound) steadily to ensure the test object cannot pass through at the following critical openings: 9.4.3.1 Any opening between the edge of the cover and the deck surface and coping wall, or both, or the top surface of the spa or pool. C 9.4.3.2 Any opening in the major component of the cover. 10. Operating Controls, Safety Covers S-70 10.1 The open -close switch shall be spring - loaded or of the momentary contact type, so that when released, the cover stops NorE 1 —Area =16.6 in. operation immediately at any point in the open or closed cycle NOTE 2— Perimeter = 15.0 in. period. FIG. 2 Template for Swimming Pool Cover Standard 10.2 The cover shall be reversible in direction from a full i stop at any point in its travel without having to complete the as any quantity of water which completely covers the torso of full open or closed cycle. the surface drainage test object. 10.3 Electrically operated control switches and motors shall 9.3.2 Procedure —Test the cover by spraying water evenly be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code over the area at an application rate of 10 gal /min per 1000 ft Article 680 -26. (9.29 m of pool area for a period of 30 min. During this test, 10.4 The type of pool covering operating controls shall be all equipment shall operate in accordance with cover manufac- such that: turer's instructions. Thirty minutes after completion of this 10.4.1 Its fixed location is in the line of sight of the procedure, the cover shall pass the test method in 9.3. At all complete pool cover, or by its operating process. This ensures times during the procedure, maintain the pool level at the that the operator shall be in complete view of the cover at all waterline. times during the closing or pool covering process. 9.4 Openings Test: 10.4.2 Switching devices shall be key- operated or locked 9.4.1 These tests shall be conducted to demonstrate that any away or able to be de- activated or otherwise located in an openings remain small enough to prevent a small child's head inaccessible location. An inaccessible location shall be at a from gaining access to the water. height of at least five feet above the deck. ANNEX (Mandatory Information) Al. RATIONALE i AU Scope A1.3 Terminology ALL1 Although the majority of child- drowning and near- A1.3.1 Consumers and new manufacturers may not be drowning which were reported did not involve safety covers, familiar with the technological language used within the text. those who purport to provide a level of safety should be held This section also provides definitions for new terms created for to a higher level of reliability. Injury reports made available this standard. from CPSC indicate that male children, one and two years of age, living in a home with an in- ground pool are at the highest A1.4 Cover Classifications and Minimum Qualification risk of being involved in a submersion incident that requires Criteria medical care. A1.4.1 By defining both the level of safety afforded and A1.2 Referenced Documents standard requirements to be satisfied, manufacturer and con - A1.2.1 Allows document reviewers the necessary informa- sumer will be able to define their needs and properly interpret tion to validate the text of the standard. 5 i i I i F 1346 - 91 (2003) i ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity ofany such patent rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility. This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years and if not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. 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