1、Designation: F2654 07F2654 14 An American National StandardStandard Specification forLow Energy Air Gun (LEAG) Warnings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2654; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the
2、year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers low energy air guns (LEAG), commonly referred to as airsoft guns, air soft guns, or
3、soft air guns,or any combination thereof, which propel a low energy air gun projectile, as defined in 3.1.2. and meeting the requirements inSpecification F2748.1.2 LimitationsThis specification does not cover the following categories of gun products: Products covered by SpecificationsF589 (non-powde
4、r guns), F2272 (paintball markers), F2573 (toy products), and F2574 (non-recreational guns such as those usedby law enforcement, scientific, or military agencies).1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.1.4 This s
5、tandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1
6、ASTM Standards:2F589 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder GunsF2272 Specification for Paintball MarkersF2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material ProjectileF2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile MarkerF2679 Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Low Energy Air Gun
7、sF27483. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 low energy air gun (LEAG), ncommonly referred to as airsoft gun, air soft gun, or soft air gun, or any combinationthereof, is a device specifically designed to expel a low energy air gun projectile, by the release of energy
8、 by compressed air,compressed gas, mechanical springs, battery, or a combination thereof, at energies commonly lower than 1.5 joule.thereof.3.1.2 low energy air gun projectile, nis spherical, commonly between 6 mm (.24 cal) and 8 mm (.32) and in diameter,non-metallic and non-liquid filled projectile
9、 to be used in a low energy air gun. gun meeting the requirements in SpecificationF2679.4. Significance and Use4.1 This specification addresses the appropriate warnings and instructions that are to be provided for literature, labels, packages,and procedures for safe use of low energy air guns.5. Con
10、formance5.1 Low energy air guns shall not, either by label or other means, indicate conformance with this specification unless theyconform with the applicable requirements contained herein.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and
11、 Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.Current edition approved May 1, 2007May 1, 2014. Published June 2007May 2014. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2654 07.DOI: 10.1520/F2654-07.10.1520/F2654-14.2 For referencedASTM stan
12、dards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an A
13、STM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as publishe
14、d by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States16. General Requirements6.1 LiteratureLiterature shall be provided with each low energy air gun and shall include, as applicable, the i
15、nstructions andcautionary statements specified in Section 7.6.2 PackagingPackaging shall be labeled in a prominent and conspicuous manner in accordance with the provisions ofSection 7.7. Instructions, Labeling, and Marking7.1 GeneralPackaging and literature for low energy air guns with energy under
16、two joule shall contain a cautionary statementas prescribed in this specification.7.2 Safety disclaimers shall not be used which dilute or negate the effectiveness of the warnings provided for in theseinstructions, labeling, and marking requirements.7.3 Packaging:7.3.1 The packaging for low energy a
17、ir guns with energy under two joule shall contain a cautionary statement. The statementshall be placed prominently on the package and set distinctively apart from other wording or designs.7.3.2 Prominence of the statement shall be achieved by placement within the borders of a rectangle and by use of
18、 a suitablecontrasting background. The statement may be in a combination of upper and lower case letters of a size not less than 8-point type.The letters in the signal word shall be least 50 % larger than the letters in the other words in the cautionary statement. The signalword shall be in upper ca
19、se letters and preceded by a safety alert symbol. It is composed of an equilateral triangle surrounding anexclamation mark. The base of the safety alert symbol shall be on the same horizontal line as the base of the letters of the signalword. The height of the safety alert symbol shall equal or exce
20、ed the signal word height. The signal word shall be in black letterson an orange background. The solid triangle of the safety alert symbol shall be black and the exclamation point shall be orange.The cautionary statement shall have either black lettering on a white background or white lettering on a
21、 black background. Whenspecial circumstances limit the use of the warning to two colors, the colors assigned to the signal word background may also beused for the cautionary statement letters, provided that they contrast with the background color of the product. When specialcircumstances preclude th
22、e use of safety colors on base materials such as wood, cardboard, metal, plastic, and so forth, the markingused should (when feasible) contrast with the background color of the base material.7.3.3 The cautionary statement on packaging of all low energy air guns with energy under two joule shall conv
23、ey the followinginformation at a minimum:7.3.3.1 A signal word “WARNING.”7.3.3.2 A warning that this is not a toy.7.3.3.3 A warning that misuse may cause serious injury, especially to the eye.7.3.3.4 A warning that eye protection designed for low energy air guns must be worn by the user and any pers
24、on within range.7.3.3.5 Instructions to read operation manual before using.7.3.3.6 The following cautionary statement may be used:“WARNINGThis is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury, especially to the eye. Eye protection designed for air soft gunsmust be worn by the user and any person within
25、 range. Read the owners manual before using.7.3.3.7 The packaging for low energy air guns with energy under two joule shall contain a recommendation that a person beat least 18 years of age to purchase.7.3.3.8 The packaging must contain a warning that adult supervision is required.7.3.4 The packagin
26、g for low energy air guns with energy under two joule shall show conspicuously the name and address ofthe manufacturer, the distributor, or the dealer.7.3.5 The packaging for low energy air guns with energy under two joule shall be clearly marked with the following: adescription of the type of low e
27、nergy air gun enclosed in the package, the model number of the low energy air gun, and the caliberof the low energy air gun.7.3.6 Packaging for low energy air guns with energy under two joule must include a statement of maximum velocity, determinedusing a .12 gram or .20 gram, or both, projectile.7.
28、3.7 If a low energy air gun with energy under two joule is customarily sold without the packaging that would normally containthe information required in 7.3.1 7.3.6, the information required in these sections shall be placed on the low energy air gun itself,either on a label or hangtag that meets th
29、e same requirements for content, prominence, and visibility at the time of sale.7.3.8 The packaging for low energy air guns with energy over two joule shall contain a cautionary statement.The statement shallbe placed prominently on the package and set distinctively apart from other wording or design
30、s.7.3.9 Prominence of the statement shall be achieved by placement within the borders of a rectangle and by use of a suitablecontrasting background. The statement may be in a combination of upper and lower case letters of a size not less than 8-point type.F2654 142The letters in the signal word shal
31、l be least 50 % larger than the letters in the other words in the cautionary statement. The signalword shall be in upper case letters and preceded by a safety alert symbol. It is composed of an equilateral triangle surrounding anexclamation mark. The base of the safety alert symbol shall be on the s
32、ame horizontal line as the base of the letters of the signalword. The height of the safety alert symbol shall equal or exceed the signal word height. The signal word shall be in black letterson an orange background. The solid triangle of the safety alert symbol shall be black and the exclamation poi
33、nt shall be orange.The cautionary statement shall have either black lettering on a white background or white lettering on a black background. Whenspecial circumstances limit the use of the warning to two colors, the colors assigned to the signal word background may also beused for the cautionary sta
34、tement letters, provided that they contrast with the background color of the product. When specialcircumstances preclude the use of safety colors on base materials such as wood, cardboard, metal, plastic, and so forth, the markingused should (when feasible) contrast with the background color of the
35、base material.7.3.10 The cautionary statement on packaging of all low energy air guns with energy over two joule shall convey the followinginformation at a minimum:7.3.10.1 A signal word “WARNING.”7.3.10.2 A warning that this is not a toy.7.3.10.3 A warning that misuse may cause serious injury, espe
36、cially to the eye.7.3.10.4 Awarning that eye protection designed for low energy air guns must be worn by the user and any person within range.7.3.10.5 Instructions to read operation manual before using.7.3.10.6 The following cautionary statement may be used: WarningThis is not a toy. Misuse may caus
37、e serious injury ordeath. Eye protection designed for air soft guns must be worn by the user and any person within range. Read the owners manualbefore using.7.3.10.7 The packaging for low energy air guns with energy over two joule shall contain a recommendation that a person beat least 18 years of a
38、ge to purchase.7.3.10.8 The packaging must contain a warning that adult supervision is required.7.3.11 The packaging for low energy air guns with energy over two joule shall show conspicuously the name and address ofthe manufacturer, the distributor, or the dealer.7.3.12 The packaging for low energy
39、 air guns with energy over two joule shall be clearly marked with the following: adescription of the type of low energy air gun enclosed in the package, the model number of the low energy air gun, and the caliberof the low energy air gun.7.3.13 Packaging for low energy air guns with energy over two
40、joule must include a statement of maximum velocity, determinedusing a .12 or .20 gram, or both, projectile.7.3.14 If a low energy air gun with energy over two joule is customarily sold without the packaging that would normally containthe information required in 7.3.17.3.1 7.3.67.3.6, the information
41、 required in these sections shall be placed on the low energyair gun itself, either on a label or hangtag that meets the same requirements for content, prominence, and visibility at the time ofsale.7.4 Product Marking:7.4.1 Low energy air guns with energy under two joule shall be prominently and dur
42、ably marked to convey the followinginformation at a minimum:7.4.1.1 A signal word “WARNING.”7.4.1.2 A warning that this is not a toy.7.4.1.3 A warning that eye protection must be worn to prevent serious injury to eye.7.4.1.4 Instructions to read operation manual before using.7.4.1.5 The following ca
43、utionary statement may be used: WarningNot a toy. Wear eye protection to prevent serious injuryto the eye. Read owners manual before using.WARNINGNot a toy. Wear eye protection to prevent serious injury to the eye.Read owners manual before using.7.4.1.6 Each low energy air gun with energy under two
44、joule shall be durably marked with the name of the manufacturer,distributor, or retailer; the model number or name that will allow proper identification of the low energy air gun by the user; andthe caliber of projectile.7.4.2 Each low energy air gun shall be durably marked with the name of the manu
45、facturer, distributor, or retailer; the modelnumber or name that will allow proper identification of the low energy air gun by the user; and the caliber of projectile.Low energyair guns with energy over two joule shall be prominently and durably marked to convey the following information at a minimu
46、m:7.4.2.1 A signal word “WARNING.”7.4.2.2 A warning that this is not a toy.7.4.2.3 A warning that eye protection must be worn to prevent serious injury to eye.7.4.2.4 Instructions to read operation manual before using.7.4.2.5 The following cautionary statement may be used: WarningNot a toy. Misuse m
47、ay cause serious injury or death. Weareye protection to prevent serious injury to the eye. Read owners manual before using.F2654 1437.4.2.6 Each low energy air gun with energy over two joule shall be durably marked with the name of the manufacturer,distributor, or retailer; the model number or name
48、that will allow proper identification of the low energy air gun by the user; andthe caliber of projectile.7.5 Literature Accompanying Low Energy Air Guns:7.5.1 The instructions and warnings communicating to the user the information included in this section shall be provided as aleaflet or brochure p
49、acked with the low energy air gun, or attached to the low energy air gun.7.5.1.1 AAn appropriate cautionary statement as noted in 7.3.3 or 7.3.10 shall be placed prominently in the literature or attachedto the low energy air gun. Prominence of the statement shall be achieved by placement within the borders of a rectangle and byuse of a suitable contrasting background. The statement may be in a combination of upper and lower case letters of a size bearinga reasonable relationship to the other type on the literature or tag, but no less than 8-point type. The sign
