LAB NO: (5107) 262-0072
DATE IN September 26, 2007
DATE OUT: October 23, 2007
MOD. LOG IN: October 8, 2007
WORKING DAYS: 11
REVISED DATE: NA
BV Lab Number: (5107) 262-0072
Technician Name: NPW
Test Date: October 15, 2007
Reviewed By/Date: MJ October 22. 2007
Resistance to Corrosion
“Salt Spray” test: no “corrosion or visual change”
Wind Resistance
Your Patio umbrella will perform in over
30 mph Winds with a “heavier base”
Fading
Light Test “40 hours: class 5” and “100
hours: class 4.5” – PASS
Seam Strength
30” pounds/inch” and
“235 pounds”/seam
Evaluation | Citation/Method | No.Samples | Criteria | Results | Rating |
| Functionality | H-1058 | All | Shall function as intended and as received | M | PASS |
| HandleStrength | H-1004 | 1 | Shall withstand a minimum of 25 lb pulling force | NA-NO Handle | – |
| Spring forceat Handle | Actual Use | 1 | Shall not exceed 5 lb pushing force | NA-NO Spring | – |
| SeamStrength | ASTM D-1683 | 3 | CRE 30 lb/in | M-245.0 lbs | PASS |
| Seam Slippage | ASTM D434 | 3 | CRE 30 lb @ 1/4″ | M-227.0 lbs | PASS |
| Wire toStrength | S-1019 | 3 | Shall provide minimum of 25 lb pulling force | NA-Per Product Type | – |
| In-Use Test | H-1058 | 1 | Evaluate product features, controls, functions while considering end-use, operating environment and customer expectations. Report discrepancies and potential customer use, abuse and misuse. | Force required to tip oer less than 20 lbs | – |
| Operability | Actual Use | All | Should be capable of 150 open / close cycles | M | PASS |
| Extended Use | H-1058 | 1 | Shall function as intended after 150 up / down cycles | M | PASS |