ASTM F2553-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO2 Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball
Standard Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO<sub>2</sub> Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification specifies the minimum warnings and instructions that are to be provided on the CO2 cylinder itself.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers warnings used on refillable CO2 cylinders with a threaded interface used in the sport of paintball.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F2553 −11 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Specification for
Warnings on Refillable CO Cylinders Used In the Sport of
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Paintball
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2553; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.1.6 Markings must include a graphic similar to that shown
in Fig. 1.
1.1 This specification covers warnings used on refillable
CO cylinders with a threaded interface used in the sport of 4.2 All CO cylinders used in the sport of paintball shall be
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paintball. prominently and durably marked to convey the following:
4.2.1 A warning that the cylinder is an explosion hazard.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2.2 Notice that improper use, filling, storage or disposal
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
death.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.2.3 Noticethatthecylindermustbefilledonlybyproperly
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
trained personnel in accordance with CGAPamphlets P-l, C-6,
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2. Significance and Use
G-6.8, and AV-7.
4.2.4 Notice that valves must be installed and removed only
2.1 This specification specifies the minimum warnings and
by trained personnel.
instructions that are to be provided on the CO cylinder itself.
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4.2.5 Instructions to not exceed the cylinder’s marked CO
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3. Conformance capacity.
4.2.6 Notice to not expose to temperatures exceeding 130°F
3.1 PaintballCO cylindersshallnot,eitherbylabelorother
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when pressurized.
means, indicate conformance with this specification unless, at
4.2.7 Notice to not use caustic cleaners or strippers.
the time of manufacture, they conform with all applicable
4.2.8 Instructions to not modify or valve the cylinder in any
requirements contained herein.
way.
4. Product Marking 4.2.9 Notice to not remove or cover the label.
4.2.10 Notice that the cylinder must be destroyed if exposed
4.1 Refillable CO cylinders used in the sport of paintball
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to fire or heated to a temperature exceeding 350°F.
that utilize a pin valve, which is of a design such that if the
4.2.11 Notice to keep cylinder out of reach of children
value is unscrewed from the cylinder the CO gas under
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without proper supervision.
pressure is immediately released, shall be prominently and
durably marked to convey the following cautionary statement: 4.3 Markings must include the maximum CO capacity of
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the cylinder in a prominent manner.
4.1.1 A signal word such as “WARNING” or “DANGER”.
4.1.2 A warning that the cylinder can fly off with enough
4.4 Markings must indicate the manufacturer or distributor
force to kill if the valve unscrews from the cylinder.
or retailer of the cylinder or completed cylinder assembly.
4.1.3 Instructions to look at valve when removing the
4.5 An example of an acceptable label for a 20 oz capacity
cylinder.
CO cylinder is noted in Fig. 2. This sample does not include
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4.1.4 Instructions to stop if valve starts to unscrew from the
information in 4.4 as required.
cylinder.
4.1.5 Instructions to screw it back on
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2553–08 Designation: F2553 – 11
Standard Specification for
Warnings on Refillable CO Cylinders Used In the Sport of
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Paintball
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2553; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers warnings used on refillable CO cylinders with a threaded interface used in the sport of paintball.
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1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Significance and Use
2.1 This specification specifies the minimum warnings and instructions that are to be provided on the CO cylinder itself.
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3. Conformance
3.1 Paintball CO cylinders shall not, either by label or other means, indicate conformance with this specification unless, at the
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time of manufacture, they conform with all applicable requirements contained herein.
4. Product Marking
4.1 Refillable CO cylinders used in the sport of paintball shall be prominently and durably marked to convey the following
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cautionary statement: cylinders used in the sport of paintball that utilize a pin valve, which is of a design such that if the value
is unscrewed from the cylinder the CO gas under pressure is immediately released, shall be prominently and durably marked to
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convey the following cautionary statement:
4.1.1 A signal word such as “WARNING” or “DANGER”.
4.1.2 A warning that the cylinder can fly off with enough force to kill if the valve unscrews from the cylinder.
4.1.3 Instructions to look at valve when removing the cylinder.
4.1.4 Instructions to stop if valve starts to unscrew from the cylinder.
4.1.5 Instructions to screw it back on and immediately contact the manufacturer for instructions for repair if the valve does start
to unscrew from the cylinder.
4.1.6A warning that the cylinder is an explosion hazard.
4.1.7Notice that improper use, filling, storage or disposal may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
4.1.8Notice that the cylinder must be filled only by properly trained personnel in accordance with CGA Pamphlets P-l, C-6,
G-6.8, and AV-7.
4.1.6 Markings must include a graphic similar to that shown in Fig. 1.
4.2 All CO cylinders used in the sport of paintball shall be prominently and durably marked to convey the following:
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4.2.1 A warning that the cylinder is an explosion hazard.
4.2.2 Notice that improper use, filling, storage or disposal may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
4.2.3 Notice that the cylinder must be filled only by properly trained personnel in accordance with CGA Pamphlets P-l, C-6,
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G-6.8, and AV-7.
4.1.9Notice4.2.4 Notice that valves must be installed and removed only by trained personnel.
4.1.10Instructions4.2.5 Instructions to not exceed the cylinder’s marked CO capacity.
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4.1.11Notice4.2.6 Notice to not expose to temperatures exceeding 130°F when pressurized.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 on
Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov.May 1, 2008.2011. Published December 2008.June 2011. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062008 as
F2553 – 068. DOI: 10.1520/F2553-08.10.1520/F2553-11.
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4.1.12Notice4.2.7 Notice to not use caustic cleaners or strippers.
4.1.13Instructions4.2.8 Instructions to not
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