ASTM_F_1775_-_97_2004.pdf

Designation:F 1775 97(Reapproved 2004)An American National StandardStandard Specification forLabeling of Climbing and Mountaineering Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1775;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the infor-mation that shall accompany,be affixed or available to thepurchaser of climbing and mountaineering equipment.Inaddition,this specification instructs the method by which thisinformation shall be attached to,or accompany,the product.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F 1773 Terminology Relating to Climbing and Mountain-eering Equipment and Practices2.2Other Standards:ANSI Z535.4-1991 Product Safety Signs and Labels3UL 969-89 Marking and Labeling Systems,Third Edition43.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 accompany product,nthe manner which informa-tion is provided with each individual piece of equipment insuch a way that it remains with the product up through thepoint of sale.3.1.2 available to consumers,nthe manner in whichinformation is readily made available to customers,uponrequest or is on display,at the time of purchase.3.1.3 durably affxed,nthe manner of attaching informa-tion directly to the product which endures for the life of theproduct.3.1.4 indicated on spools or packaging,nthe manner inwhich information is clearly made visible to purchasers of bulkquantities of climbing or mountaineering equipment.3.1.5 universal warning,na five-part statement designedto alert consumers to the inherent risks in climbing andmountaineering activities,and the most basic guidelines for useof climbing and mountaineering equipment.The warning shallread as follows:3.1.5.1 Failure to follow these warnings increases the risk ofinjury or death.3.1.5.2 You are responsible for your own actions anddecisions.3.1.5.3 This product is designed for climbing and mountain-eering only.3.1.5.4 Climbing and mountaineering are inherently danger-ous.3.1.5.5 Special knowledge and training are required to usethis product.4.Requirements4.1 The appearance of any climbing and mountaineeringequipment information designed to warn against known haz-ards associated with the use of the item shall be in accordancewith ANSI Z535.4-1991 for the appropriate hazard classifica-tion level.4.2 Terms used in climbing and mountaineering equipmentinformation shall be in accordance with Terminology F 1773.4.3 Fabric or textile labels that are affixed durably shallremain legible for the life of the product.4.4 Metal embossings shall remain legible for the life of theproduct.4.5 Pressure-sensitive labels shall remain legible for the lifeof the product.They shall comply with the applicable provisionof UL 969-89.4.6 Product information shall include the following items inaccordance with the climbing and mountaineering labelingmatrix shown in Fig.1.4.6.1 Manufacturers or Distributors Name or LogoAclear indication as to who is responsible for the primarymanufacture or distribution,or both,of the product.4.6.2 Size(if applicable)A means for the consumer todistinguish between different sizes of products under the samemodel name.Markings may be numerical,alpha,or colorcodes.4.6.3 Performance Rating(if applicable)Appropriate val-ue(s)as determined by test methods,interpreted using the threes rating as defined in Terminology F 1773.Rating(s)may bevariable or attribute data,depending on the nature of theproduct and the test method applied.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.21 onClimbing and Mountaineering.Current edition approved May 1,2004.Published May 2004.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 1997 as F 1775 97.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.4Available from Underwriters Laboratories(UL),Corporate Progress,333Pfingsten Rd.,Northbrook,IL 60062.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.4.6.4 Care and Maintenance of ProductA description ofappropriate maintenance procedures to ensure proper operationof product.This should include,but is not limited to,descrip-tion of proper storage environment,cleaning procedures,proper repair procedures,lubrication procedures(if appli-cable),and special considerations.4.6.5 Life of ProductInformation about attributes thatindicate the produ