ASTM_F_2121_-_13.pdf

Designation:F212113An American National StandardStandard Practice forTreestand Labels1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2121;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 userlabels on treestands.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.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.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and Labels2.2 Manufacturing Standards:TMS 03 Standard Practice for Treestand Safety Devices33.Terminology3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-ments are applicable to this practice.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 backbar or V-barthe adjustable component of aclimbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree toprovide support.The backbar may be rigid or flexible.3.2.2 climbing sticka 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.3.2.3 climbing treestanda treestand that provides both themeans to ascend the tree,and allow the user to remain at adesired elevation.3.2.4 handclimber,or climbing aida device to assistclimbing with a climbing treestand.A structure that allows theuser to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestandwith his legs.3.2.5 ladder treestanda treestand that is secured to the treeat the elevation where the platform is located.(The laddertreestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and hassteps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position).3.2.6 non-climbing,fixed position or hang-on treestandatreestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it isused.(The user usually ascends the tree by some means andthen lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it foruse.)3.2.7 platformthe horizontal structural area of a treestandon which the user stands and/or places his feet.3.2.8 treestanda device designed to be affixed to a tree orits branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereonfor the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which toobserve,photograph or hunt.3.2.9 tripod or tower standa tripod or tower stand isconstructed to be self-supporting and is not required to besecured to a tree.4.Summary of Practice4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the design andplacement of user labels and warnings on treestands andclimbing sticks,particularly for quality assurance and ad-equacy of safety including:4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error ormisuse.4.1.2 Rated load capacity in accordance with manufactur-ers rating.4.1.3 Availability of instructions in case of their loss.4.1.4 Placement of labels and warnings.4.1.5 Types of labels.4.1.6 Special labels and warnings.5.Significance and Use5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintainuniformity in practices for use,selection,location,placement,1This 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 June 1,2013.Published July 2013.Originally approvedin 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2121 05(2009).DOI:10.1520/F2121-13.2For 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.3Available from Treestand Manufacturers Association,P.O.Box 15214,Hattiesburg,MS 39404,http:/ ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 and content of labels on treestands and climbing sticks,particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these practices will notalter the validity of data determined with specific tests,butprovides guidance in the interpretation of test results(valid orinvalid)and guidance in the selection of a reasonable generalprovision in those instances where no standard exists today.6.Procedure6.1 It is recommended that manufacturers follow the meth-ods of labeling in Specification F1749 and so described herein.When unusual or special conditions require labels or warningmethods not covered herein,the manufacturer shall be respon-s