ASTM F1775-97(2004)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Labeling of Climbing and Mountaineering Equipment (Withdrawn 2009)
Standard Specification for Labeling of Climbing and Mountaineering Equipment (Withdrawn 2009)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the labeling, warnings, precautions, and related information for climbing and mountaineering equipment and the method by which these information shall be made available. The label may be of fabric or textile, metal embossing, or pressure sensitive, and shall remain legible for the life of the product. Product information shall include the name or logo of the manufacturer or distributor, size and performance rating (if applicable), care and maintenance of product, life of product, product-specific information, definition of critical terms, caution against second-hand use, and universal warnings. The type of information and the type of product shall determine the method by which certain information may be made available to the user. That is, the information may be affixed to the product, accompany the product such as in a product insert, available at the time of purchase to consumers, or indicated on spools or packaging.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the information that shall accompany, be affixed or available to the purchaser of climbing and mountaineering equipment. In addition, this specification instructs the method by which this information shall be attached to, or accompany, the product.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification establishes requirements for the information that shall accompany, be affixed or available to the purchaser of climbing and mountaineering equipment. In addition, this specification instructs the method by which this information shall be attached to, or accompany, the product.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F32 on Search and Rescue, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in October 2009 because the committee was unaware of any users of this standard.
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Designation: F1775 – 97 (Reapproved 2004)
Standard Specification for
Labeling of Climbing and Mountaineering Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1775; 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 mountaineeringactivities,andthemostbasicguidelinesforuse
of climbing and mountaineering equipment. The warning shall
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for the infor-
read as follows:
mation that shall accompany, be affixed or available to the
3.1.5.1 Failuretofollowthesewarningsincreasestheriskof
purchaser of climbing and mountaineering equipment. In
injury or death.
addition, this specification instructs the method by which this
3.1.5.2 You are responsible for your own actions and
information shall be attached to, or accompany, the product.
decisions.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.5.3 This product is designed for climbing and mountain-
eering only.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.5.4 Climbing and mountaineering are inherently danger-
F1773 Terminology Relating to Climbing and Mountaineer-
ous.
ing Equipment and Practices
3.1.5.5 Special knowledge and training are required to use
2.2 Other Standards:
this product.
ANSI Z535.4-1991 Product Safety Signs and Labels
UL 969-89 Marking and Labeling Systems, Third Edition
4. Requirements
3. Terminology 4.1 The appearance of any climbing and mountaineering
equipment information designed to warn against known haz-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ards associated with the use of the item shall be in accordance
3.1.1 accompany product, n—the manner which informa-
with ANSI Z535.4-1991 for the appropriate hazard classifica-
tion is provided with each individual piece of equipment in
tion level.
such a way that it remains with the product up through the
4.2 Terms used in climbing and mountaineering equipment
point of sale.
information shall be in accordance with Terminology F1773.
3.1.2 available to consumers, n—the manner in which
4.3 Fabric or textile labels that are affixed durably shall
information is readily made available to customers, upon
remain legible for the life of the product.
request or is on display, at the time of purchase.
4.4 Metal embossings shall remain legible for the life of the
3.1.3 durably affıxed, n—the manner of attaching informa-
product.
tion directly to the product which endures for the life of the
4.5 Pressure-sensitive labels shall remain legible for the life
product.
oftheproduct.Theyshallcomplywiththeapplicableprovision
3.1.4 indicated on spools or packaging, n—the manner in
of UL 969-89.
which information is clearly made visible to purchasers of bulk
4.6 Product information shall include the following items in
quantities of climbing or mountaineering equipment.
accordance with the climbing and mountaineering labeling
3.1.5 universal warning, n—a five-part statement designed
matrix shown in Fig. 1.
to alert consumers to the inherent risks in climbing and
4.6.1 Manufacturer’s or Distributor’s Name or Logo—A
clear indication as to who is responsible for the primary
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F32 on Search
manufacture or distribution, or both, of the product.
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
4.6.2 Size (if applicable)—A means for the consumer to
Testing, and Maintenance.
distinguish between different sizes of products under the same
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as F1775 – 97. DOI:
model name. Markings may be numerical, alpha, or color
10.1520/F1775-97R04.
codes.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.6.3 Performance Rating (if applicable)—Appropriate val-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on ue(s) as determined by test methods, interpreted using the three
the ASTM website.
s rating as defined in Terminology F1773. Rating(s) may be
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
vari
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