ASTM_F_3249_-_17.pdf

Designation:F324917Standard Specification forTreestands,Climbing Sticks,and Tripod or Tower Stands1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3249;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands,climbing sticks,and tripod/tower stands that are used forhunting,photographing,or general observation.Furthermore,this specification establishes minimum warning and packagelabeling,instructional content,safety device requirements,andphysical testing parameters.This is a performance basedspecification and is not intended to restrict design.1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited.Anystatement of compliance with this specification shall be acertification that the product tested meets all of the require-ments of the specification in its entirety.A product that fails tomeet any one of the requirements of this specification isconsidered to have failed this specification and shall not be soldwith any indication that it meets parts of the specification.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and LabelsF2123 Practice for Treestand InstructionsF2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability andAdher-enceF2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load CapacityF2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capa-bilityF2275 Practice for Treestand Manufacturer Quality Assur-ance ProgramF2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest SystemF2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 backbar,nadjustable component of a climbing tree-stand that engages the tree to provide support.The backbarmay be rigid or flexible.3.1.2 climbing belt,na strap/belt or similar device whichis fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain thetorso and stabilize the users horizontal load while eitherworking from a vertical position to attach treestands,climbingdevices,and so forth,or during ascent/descent of tree or ladder.A FBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.3.1.3 corner stability,nthe ability of a treestand to resisteccentricity,twisting,or sudden movement when load isapplied separately to each of the four corners of a footplatform.3.1.4 fall arrest system,nsystem that is assembled for thepurpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user.A FASconsists of a full body harness,lanyard,anchorage means,connecting hardware,climbing belt(for fixed position stands),and suspension relief device.3.1.5 foot platform,nhorizontal structural area of a tree-stand on which the user stands and/or places his feet.3.1.6 full body harness(FBH),ncomponent with a designof straps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as tocontain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over atleast the upper thighs,pelvis,chest,and shoulders,with meansfor attaching it to other components or subsystems.3.1.7 integral seat,na seat which is attached to thefootplatform and is necessary to the completeness of theproduct.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.Current edition approved June 15,2017.Published July 2017.DOI:10.1520/F3249-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.1.8 multiple user rated capacity(MUR),nthe