AS 1900:2002 pdf – Flotation aids for water familiarization and swimming tuition.
3.4.2 Resistance to leakage and bursting
When inhaled to 6.9 +0.5. —O kPa at normal room temperature and completely submerged in water for 2 mm. inflatable chambers shall show no signs of air leakage. When inflated to a pressure of not less than 15 kPa at normal room temperature for 2 mm. inflatable chambers shall not burst or show any evidence of leakage, nor shall any seaiii fail.
3.5 RESISTANCE OF MARKING TO ABRASION
The marking specified in Clause 4.1(c) and (d) shall remain legible when tested in accordance with Appendix ft
3.6 BUOYANCY OF CELLULAR NIATERIAL
Cellular material used in the construction of flotation aids shall be such that. following an immersion period of 24 Ii. the loss of buoyancy of the material shall not exceed 5% of that initially determined in accordance with Appendix B.
3.7 FASTENER SECURITY
Where a fastener relies on pressure for release, it shall be necessary to apply a force of more than 50 N to the release mechanism of the fastener in order for it to be opened. Testing shall be in accordance with Appendix E.
Zip fasteners shall remain functional and not separate when tested in accordance with Appendix F.
3. SEQUENCE OF TESTING
Test samples except those selected for Clause 3.7 shall undergo all the applicable tests listed in Table 3.2 and the tests shall he performed in the sequence shown.
Tests for fastener release security. Clause 3.7, should be performed on separate samples as the flotation aid may be destroyed as a result of the test procedure.
Where a flotation aid is sold without packaging，the above marking requirements shallapply to any shipping outer or display unit in which the flotation aid may be displayed atthe point of sale. If a removable label is attached to the flotation aid and there is no otherpackaging, the marking requirements shall apply to the label.
4.3 INFORMA TION SUPPLIED WITH FLOTATION AIDS
All information relating to the safe use of a flotation aid shall be supplied with the aid.Such information shall be marked on the packaging, or in the form of a leaflet or bookletsupplied with the aid. The information shall include,as a minimum，advice on thefollowing:
(a) How to fit the aid correctly.
(b)A reminder of the requirement for the wearer to be under constant，competent
supervision, and that the supervisor should be within arm’s reach of the wearer.
(c)How to check the aid for signs of wear and tear, and when to replace the aid.(d)Care and storage of the aid.
NOTE:Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this Australian Standard on aproduct, packaging, or promotional material related to that product are advised to ensure that suchcompliance is capable of being verified.
AS 1900:2002 pdf – Flotation aids for water familiarization and swimming tuition
