ASTM F1346 Safety Covers and Label Requirements for Swimming Pools, Spas, and Jacuzzis

The ASTM F1346 test specifies requirements for safety covers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and mobile pools (hereinafter referred to as pools unless otherwise noted). When installed and used correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions, this specification is intended to reduce the risk of drowning by preventing children under five years of age from accessing water.

This specification includes performance tests for safety closures to demonstrate compliance or non-compliance with the requirements set forth herein. It also includes marking requirements for all caps.

Some qualifications for ASTM specification F1346 include:

• Static load testing for weight support - The shroud must be capable of supporting a minimum of 485 lb (estimated average weight of 2 adults and one child) to permit rescue operation.
• Perimeter Deviation Tests for entry or jamming between the cover and the edge of the pool - The cover must demonstrate that any openings are small enough and strong enough to prevent the test object from passing through.
• Surface Drainage Test that guards against dangerous accumulation of water on the cover surface.
• It should contain essential consumer information such as labeling requirements, warranty information, appropriate warnings described in the standard, and accept the product as a safety cover.

A pool cover company's website, literature, and brochures will state ASTM F1346 safety cover compliance. The correct labels will be affixed to the pool cover itself, and the company will be able to show laboratory reports to further prove the pool covers' compliance with the standard.

All pool safety covers are complementary pool safety aids and are not a substitute for uninterrupted and continuous supervision by an adult. Pool covers can never replace adult supervision and cannot guarantee against drowning or other accidents.

Values ​​stated in inch-pound units should be considered standard. Values ​​in parentheses are for informational purposes only.

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