ASTM F2120-06

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An American National Standard
Designation:F2120–06
Standard Practice for
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Testing Treestand Load Capacity
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2120; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load
use.)
capacity of treestands.
3.2.5 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
which the user stands and/or places his feet.
regarded as the standard.
3.2.6 treestand—device designed to be affixed to a tree or
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
observe, photograph or hunt.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Summary of Practice
2. Referenced Documents 4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection of
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tests for the evaluation of the load capacity of treestands in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
accordance with manufacturer’s capacity rating, particularly
F2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Ad-
for quality assurance and adequacy of safety factors including:
herence
4.1.1 Static load test.
F2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
4.1.2 Stability and adherence test.
F2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Ca-
4.1.3 Repetitive loading test.
pability
F2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
NOTE 1—Climbing treestands only.
4.1.4 Treestand seat loading test.
3. Terminology
4.1.5 In the event of a repetitive load failure, manufacturer
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
is to submit two additional stands for testing for final accep-
ments are applicable to this practice.
tance.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 backbar—adjustable component of a climbing tree-
5. Significance and Use
stand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide support.
5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
3.2.2 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
uniformity in practices for the evaluation of the load capacity
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
of treestands, particularly with regard to quality assurance and
desired elevation.
safety factors.
3.2.3 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these procedures will not
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
alter the validity of data determined with specific test methods,
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid
legs.
or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable test
3.2.4 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
6. Selection of Test Procedures
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports 6.1 The following methods are recommended for individual
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
units and situations:
Archery Products.
6.1.1 An individual test unit of the specified model shall be
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
selected at random.
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2120 – 01. DOI:
10.1520/F2120-06.
6.1.2 The test unit shall first be visually inspected for any
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F2120–06
6.1.3 The initial test performed shall be a repetitive loading Visual inspection shall be the main inspection method; how-
test in accordance with Test Method
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