ASTM_F_2123_-_13.pdf

Designation:F212313An American National StandardStandard Practice forTreestand Instructions1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2123;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 practice provides guidance for providing userinstructions for treestands.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 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.2.Terminology2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-ments are applicable to this practice.2.2 Definitions:2.2.1 backbar or V-bar,nthe adjustable component of aclimbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree toprovide support.The backbar may be rigid or flexible.2.2.2 climbing stick,na device to assist climbing a treeprimarily to a fixed position treestand.A structure that issecured to the tree and allows the user to support his weightand climb to the desired height on the tree.2.2.3 climbing treestand,na treestand that provides boththe means to ascend the tree,and allow the user to remain at adesired elevation.2.2.4 handclimber,or climbing aid,na device to assistclimbing with a climbing treestand.A structure that allows theuser to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestandwith his legs.2.2.5 ladder treestand,na treestand that consists of aladder with an attached platform and is secured to the tree atthe elevation where the platform is located.2.2.5.1 DiscussionThe ladder treestand may be secured tothe tree at other locations and has steps that are used to reachthe platform or hunting position.2.2.6 non-climbing,fixed position or hang-on treestand,na treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation whereit is used.2.2.6.1 DiscussionThe user usually ascends the tree bysome means and then lifts the treestand to the desired positionand secures it for use.2.2.7 platform,nthe horizontal structural area of a tree-stand on which the user stands or places his feet,or both.2.2.8 treestand,na device designed to be affixed to a treeor its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or standthereon for the purpose of attaining an elevated position fromwhich to observe,photograph or hunt.2.2.9 tripod or tower stand,na tripod or tower stand(freestanding platform)is constructed to be self-supporting and isnot required to be secured to a tree.2.2.10 suspension relief device,na device to allow reliefof a persons weight on the lower extremities if suspended in aharness.2.2.10.1 DiscussionThe device is to help maintain circu-lation in the legs and help prevent suspension trauma(bloodpooling).3.Summary of Practice3.1 This practice provides minimum guidelines for instruc-tions for treestands particularly for quality assurance andadequacy of safety.4.Significance and Use4.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintainuniformity in practices for instructions for treestands,particu-larly with regard to quality assurance and safety.4.2 It is emphasized that the use of these practices will notalter the validity of data determined with specific tests relatedto other standards.5.Procedure5.1 It is recommended that manufacturers follow the meth-ods of developing instructions so described herein.When1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.Current edition approved May 1,2013.Published May 2013.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2123 09.DOI:10.1520/F2123-13.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 unusual or special conditions require instructions or informa-tion not covered herein,the manufacturer shall be responsiblefor their development to assure adequate information for theuser.5.2 All user instructions shall be in English,and includedwith each unit.5.2.1 In addition to model specific written instructions,Digital Versatile Disc(DVD)or Video Home System(VHS)tape shall provide non-model specific video instructions andsafety warnings with each unit treestand or treestand ladder.5.2.2 Video instructions for harnesses that are separatelyfurnished for a treestand(after market)are exempt fromproviding instructions specific to the treestand only.However,the proper use of,and warnings for using the harness with alldifferent types of treestands m