PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT

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28 September 2016 Page No. 1 of 6 PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT Client: HUNTER PRODUCTS Address: LEVEL 2, 424 WARRIGAL ROAD MOORABBIN VIC 3189 Subject: Client Reference: Client s Order No.

1 28 September 2016 Page No. 1 of 6 PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT Client: HUNTER PRODUCTS Address: LEVEL 2, 424 WARRIGAL ROAD MOORABBIN VIC 3189 Subject: Client Reference: Client s Order No.: PORTABLE POOL FENCE SYSTEM MR DALE MCCLEARY DM2001 Correlation/Report No.: Rev INTRODUCTION It was requested that ALS perform a series of tests on a portable, flexible steel swimming pool fencing system in accordance with AS Swimming Pool Safety Part 1: Safety Barriers for Swimming Pools The supplied system consisted of three fence panels fixed to four steel posts (1400mm high, 2700mm long with 25mm diam. steel posts) and a gate system. The posts were fitted with removable steel ground spikes which for the purposes of qualification were encapsulated in a framework to simulate rigid installation. The middle of each panel was also fitted with an eyelet on the bottom border to allow for a tent peg to fix the barrier to the ground. 2.0 STRENGTH OF POSTS AND FOOTINGS The as supplied fence system was assembled as per the manufacturer s instructions and set for the strength of post and footings as per AS appendix B. The following test parameters were used to generate the test results listed; Fence system: 2700mm x 1400mm with 4 x 25mm diam. steel posts Test locations: 1200mm up from bottom of post as installed Test item: 105mm diam. flat faced bar Load cell: A1771 (50kg 0.01kg resolution) Date of test: 02/08/2016 Result: Nil permanent deflection after 33.7 kg (330N) for 30 seconds No evidence of breaks, loosening or damage impairing the effectiveness of the fence was observed- Complies Rev 1 issued to include gate testing All work is subject to our standard terms and conditions available on our website: Chris Vines Senior Metallurgical Engineer Victoria, AUSTRALIA ADDRESS 450 Dynon Rd, West Melbourne VIC 3003 Australia PHONE FAX ALS INDUSTRIAL PTY LTD ABN Part of the ALS Laboratory Group An ALS Limited Company

2 3.0 STRENGTH OF FLEXIBLE BARRIERS Page No. 2 of 6 The as supplied fence system was assembled as per the manufacturer s instructions and set for the strength of flexible barriers as per AS appendix D. The following test parameters were used to generate the test results listed; Fence system: Test object: Test height: Swing arm: Swing height: 2700mm x 1400mm with 4 x 25mm diam. poles 9.1kg mass with 50mm diameter impact face bottom, mid panel and top (both sides) 1440mm 40 o from vertical Date of test: 02/08/2016 Results: No evidence of breakage, fracture, loosening of components or permanent deflection: - Complies 4.0 MESH BARRIERS The mesh barrier system was assessed for its top pull down resistance by placing a 25kg load in the top centre of the barrier. With the load applied the barrier top edge was 1205mm high and hence complies with section (e)(i). The mesh barrier system was assessed for its bottom pull up resistance by applying a 10kg vertical load to the bottom of the barrier between the pole and the peg. With the load applied the barrier bottom edge was 80mm high and hence complies with section (e)(ii). 5.0 GATE UNIT 5.1 Strength Tests The as suppled gate section was submitted for the strength tests as per AS appendix E. The following test parameters were used to generate the test results listed below; Test locations: Centre of gate and all four corners (both sides) Test force: 330 N (33.7 kg) Date of test: 08/03/2016 Results: Latch remained intact, frame bent less than 3mm - Complies Test location: Top edge of open gate Test force: 250 N (25.5 kg) Result: Gate closes and latches - Complies

3 5.2 Gate Durability Page No. 3 of 6 The as suppled gate section was submitted for the durability tests as per AS appendix F. The following test parameters were used to generate the test results listed below; Initial latching force: 0.21 kg Gate cycles: 10,000 Gate swing: Final latching force: Gate position: Test force: Test direction: Result: 6.0 RESULTS 90 o 0.20 kg Closed 250 N (25.5 kg) Vertical down (from top) and vertical up (from bottom) Gate still self closes and latching force less than 50N. No evidence of unhinging or unlatching and gate dimensions remained - Complies The portable pool fence and gate as supplied complied with the mechanical testing requirements of AS sections (e), 3.2, 3.3.2, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6.

4 Page No. 4 of 6 Figure: 1 Subject: Pool fence as submitted (shown in test frame with spikes). Figure: 2 Subject: Pool fence spike encapsulation used.

5 Page No. 5 of 6 Figure: 3 Subject: Pool fence top pull down test Figure: 4 Subject: Pool fence bottom pull up test.

6 Figure: 5 Subject: Pool gate as tested. Page No. 6 of 6

BE SAFE POOL FENCE SYSTEM HUNTER PRODUCTS LEVEL WARRIGAL ROAD MOORABBIN 3189 Mr DALE MCCLEARY DM Rev 1 18 January 2018

450 Dynon Rd West Melbourne VIC 3003 T +61 3 8398 5900 F +61 3 9687 6990 21 006 353 046 BE SAFE POOL FENCE SYSTEM HUNTER PRODUCTS LEVEL 2 424 WARRIGAL ROAD MOORABBIN 3189 Mr DALE MCCLEARY DM2001 040157-5