ASTM F2120-06(2010)

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Designation: F2120 − 06(Reapproved 2010) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
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 3.2.4 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
1.1 This practice provides guidance for testing the load
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
capacity of treestands.
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
use.)
regarded as the standard.
3.2.5 platform—horizontal structural area of a treestand on
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
which the user stands and/or places his feet.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.6 treestand—device designed to be affixed to a tree or its
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
observe, photograph or hunt.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Summary of Practice
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection of
F2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability andAdher-
tests for the evaluation of the load capacity of treestands in
ence
accordance with manufacturer’s capacity rating, particularly
F2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load Capacity
for quality assurance and adequacy of safety factors including:
F2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capa-
4.1.1 Static load test.
bility
4.1.2 Stability and adherence test.
F2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats
4.1.3 Repetitive loading test.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—Climbing treestands only.
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
4.1.4 Treestand seat loading test.
ments are applicable to this practice.
4.1.5 In the event of a repetitive load failure, manufacturer
3.2 Definitions:
is to submit two additional stands for testing for final accep-
3.2.1 backbar—adjustable component of a climbing tree-
tance.
stand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide support.
5. Significance and Use
3.2.2 climbing treestand—treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
desired elevation.
uniformity in practices for the evaluation of the load capacity
of treestands, particularly with regard to quality assurance and
3.2.3 handclimber, or climbing aid—device to assist climb-
safety factors.
ing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the user
to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his
5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these procedures will not
legs.
alter the validity of data determined with specific test methods,
but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid
1 or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable test
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on procedure in those instances where no standard exists today.
Archery Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
6. Selection of Test Procedures
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