ASTM F2856-11
Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cylinders

Standard No.
ASTM F2856-11
Release Date
2011
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM F2856-11a
Latest
ASTM F2856-12(2020)
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 and/or store operators.

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 practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations, such as and not limited to DOT, CGA, and OSHA, prior to use.

ASTM F2856-11 history

  • 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



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