ASTM_F_2124_-_13.pdf

Designation:F212413An American National StandardStandard Practice forTesting Treestand Ladder,Tripod Stand and Climbing StickLoad Capacity1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2124;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 testing the loadcapacity of ladder and tripod type treestands.This practice alsoapplies to climbing sticks which shall meet the same require-ments as the steps to ladder and tripod type stands.For changesto this specification since the last issue,refer to the Summaryof Changes section at the end of the standard.1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to beregarded as the 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:2F2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability andAdher-enceF2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load CapacityF2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Capa-bilityF2531 Test Method for Load Capacity of Treestand Seats3.Terminology3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-ments are applicable to this practice.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 climbing sticka device to assist climbing a treeparticularly to a fixed position treestand.A structure that issecured to the tree and allows the user to support his weightand climb to a desired height on the tree.3.2.2 ladder treestanda treestand that is secured to the treeat an 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.)3.2.3 platformthe horizontal structural area of a treestandon which the user stands,sits and/or places their feet.3.2.4 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.3.2.5 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 selection oftests for the evaluation of the load capacity of laddertreestands,tripod type treestands and climbing sticks in accor-dance with manufacturers capacity rating,particularly forquality assurance and adequacy of safety factors including:4.1.1 Static load test.4.1.2 Stability test.4.1.3 Repetitive loading test.NOTE1Steps only.4.1.4 In the event of a repetitive load failure,manufactureris to submit two additional stands for testing for final accep-tance.5.Significance and Use5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintainuniformity for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder andtripod type stands and climbing sticks,particularly with regardto quality assurance and safety factors.5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these procedures will notalter the validity of data determined with specific test methods,but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results(validor invalid)and guidance in the selection of a reasonable testprocedure in those instances where no standard exists today.6.Procedure6.1 The following methods are recommended for individualunits and situations:1This practice 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 May 1,2013.Published June 2013.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2124 05(2009).DOI:10.1520/F2124-13.2For 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 An individual test unit of the specified model shall beselected at random.6.1.2 The test units shall first be visually inspected for anyflaws and defects,missing parts,etc.,and any discrepancies arenoted.The test unit shall also be checked,and so noted,toassure that instructions are included with the unit.6.1.3 A test shall be performed to determine the static loadcapacity of the platform,steps,and seat(when present).Testsshall be performed on the platform,seat section(when present)and 25%or a minimum of one of the steps in accordance withTest Method F2126.Deflection measurements shall no