ASTM F2553-16 (2020) pdf free.Standard Specification for Warnings on Refillable co2 Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball.
This specification covers warnings used on refillableCO2cylinders with a threaded interface used in the sport ofpaintball.
This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns，if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety， health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards，Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.This specification specifies the minimum warnings andinstructions that are to be provided on the cO2 cylinder itself.3.Conformance.Paintball CO, cylinders shall not, either by label or othermeans， indicate conformance with this specification unless， atthe time of manufacture,they conform with all applicablerequirements contained herein.
Refillable CO, cylinders used in the sport of paintballthat utilize a pin valve, which is of a design such that if thevalue is unscrewed from the cylinder the CO, gas underpressure is immediately released,shall be prominently anddurably marked to convey the following cautionary statement:4.1.i A signal word such as“WARNING”or “DANGER”.4.1.2 A warning that the cylinder can fly off with enoughforce to kill if the valve unscrews from the cylinder.ASTM F2553 pdf download.