ASTM F2856-12(2020) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice is intended to satisfy the demand for information on the basic procedures for the safe handling and transfilling of small (not bulk) paintball CO2 cylinders commonly used with a paintball marker for propulsion of a paintball. This standard does not address issues dealing with the transfilling, storage, and handling of supply cylinders that may be used in transfilling smaller cylinders. 1.2 The CO2 fill procedures are written for the pressure cycling cylinder transfilling method most commonly used by paintball field or store operators, or both. 1.3 This practice should not be confused with federal, state, provincial, or municipal specifications or regulations; insurance requirements; or national safety codes. 1.4 This practice does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with the safe handling and transfilling of small paintball cylinders. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations, such as and not limited to DOT, CGA, and OSHA, prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F2856-12(2020) Referenced Document

ASTM F1979 Standard Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball
ASTM F2030 Standard Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies*， 2021-06-01 Update
ASTM F2553 Standard Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO2 Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball

2020 ASTM F2856-12(2020) Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO2 Cylinders for Use in Paintball
2012 ASTM F2856-12(2016) Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO2 Cylinders for Use in Paintball
2012 ASTM F2856-12 Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO2 Cylinders for Use in Paintball
2011 ASTM F2856-11a Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO₂ Cylinders for Use in Paintball
2011 ASTM F2856-11 Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cylinders