ASTM_F_2128_-_13.pdf

Designation:F212813An American National StandardStandard Test Method forTreestand Repetitive Loading Capability1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2128;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 test method covers the procedures for determiningthe capability of climbing and ladder treestands and tripods towithstand repeated loading relative to the manufacturers ratedcapacity.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.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2124 Practice for Testing Treestand Ladder,Tripod Standand Climbing Stick Load Capacity3.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 treestanda treestand that provides both themeans to ascend the tree,and allow the user to remain at adesired elevation.3.2.3 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.3.2.4 ladder treestanda treestand that is secured to the treeat the elevation where the platform is located.(The laddertreestand can be secured to the tree at other locations and hassteps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)3.2.5 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.)3.2.6 platformthe horizontal structural area of a treestandon which the user stands or places his feet,or both.3.2.7 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.3.2.8 two person treestanda ladder or hang-on treestanddesigned and marketed for use by two persons simultaneously.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 A treestand is mounted so that its platform is perpen-dicular to a rigid wood or metal pole when the rate loadcapacity is applied parallel to the mounting pole.The load isapplied vertically and is guided so that it is applied at thelocations applied when ascending or descending a tree on thetreestand.In the case of a ladder treestand or tripod,the load isapplied to the rungs of the ladder or tripod.The test subject isnoted after a certain number of loading cycles,by means of athorough visual inspection,to determine if any structuraldamage such as yielding or cracking,or both,has occurred.4.2 Stand up-sit down two-piece climbersboth seat andfoot sections may be tested at the same time.5.Significance and Use5.1 This test method is intended for quality assurance andproduction control purposes with recognition that individualusage will vary considerably.This test method is not intendedto be an independent material or product-acceptance test.6.Apparatus6.1 Arigid,round wood or metal pole,preferably vertical,isused to mount the subject product such that pole deflection isminimized.1This test method 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 F2128 09.DOI:10.1520/F2128-13.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.1.1 The mounting pole diameter shall be 10 6 1 in.(2546 25.4 mm).6.2 The load shall be applied using either calibrated weightsor a mechanical device in conjunction with a calibrated loadcell.6.2.1 The use of calibrated weights requires that weightplacement be accurate to assure that the load applicationcentroid is coincident with the boundaries defined and mee