Patio Umbrella Quality Test Report

Quality Test Report

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

Resistance to Corrosion
“Salt Spray” test: no “corrosion or visual change”

BV Lab Number: (5107) 262-0072
Technician Name: NPW
Test Date: October 15, 2007
Reviewed By/Date: MJ October 22. 2007

Evaluation	Citation/Method	No. Samples	Criteria	Results	Rating
PERFORMANCE
Functionality	H-1058	All	Shall function as intended and as received	M	PASS
Handle Strength	H-1004	1	Shall withstand a minimum of 25 lb pulling force	NA-NO Handle	-
Spring force at Handle	Actual Use	1	Shall not exceed 5 lb pusing force	NA-NO Spring	-
Seam Strength	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 to Strength	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

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