ASTM F2337-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to measure the maximum arrest force and dynamic strength on treestand FAS and components or subsystems. This test is intended for program quality assurance and production quality control purposes. It is not intended to be an independent material or product acceptance test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and components or subsystems.
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting situations requiring personal protection against falls from heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchasers, and users of such equipment.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2337–10
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Fall Arrest System
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2337; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
devices,andsoforth,orduringascent/descentoftreeorladder.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load
AFBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and compo-
3.2.3 connecting hardware, n—includes snap hooks,
nents or subsystems.
D-rings, carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles.
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting
Any hardware that connects the FAS components in series,
situations requiring personal protection against falls from
thus creating a linear linkage along which the maximum arrest
heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchas-
force (MAF) acts.
ers, and users of such equipment.
3.2.4 fall arrest system (FAS), n—a system which is as-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
sembled for the purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
user.AFASconsistsofafullbodyharness,lanyard,anchorage
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
means, and connecting hardware.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.5 full body harness (FBH), n—a component with a
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
designofstrapswhichisfastenedaboutthepersoninamanner
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
so as to contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
over at least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders with
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
means for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.6 lanyards, n—a component consisting of a flexible
2. Referenced Documents
strap, rope, or wire rope for connecting a component such as a
FBH directly or indirectly to an anchorage.
2.1 ANSI Standard:
3.2.7 maximum arrest force, n—the maximum force acting
ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal FallArrest
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on the body at the instant of an arrest of its free fall.
Systems, Subsystems and Components
3.2.8 shock absorbers, n—a component used to reduce/
2.2 Other Document:
absorb the energy gained by the user of the FAS when falling.
Individual Manufacturer’s FAS Instruction
3.2.9 suspension relief device, n—adevicetoallowreliefof
3. Terminology
a person’s weight on the lower extremities if suspended in a
harness,orallowtheusertodescendtotheground.Thedevice
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
is to help maintain circulation in the legs and help prevent
ments are applicable to this practice.
suspension trauma (blood pooling).
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.10 thigh/leg straps, n—the straps, which are integrated
3.2.1 anchorage, n—acomponent/structuretowhichaFBH
with the buttock strap (optional) and are routed from back to
is attached to the tree trunk.
front across the groin area or loop around the upper part of the
3.2.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt (or system of straps)
thigh.
whichisfastenedaboutthepersoninamannersoastocontain
3.2.11 treestand, n—adevicedesignedtobeaffixedtoatree
the torso and stabilize the users horizontal load while either
or its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand
thereon for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
which to observe, photograph, or hunt.
EquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16on
Archery Products.
4. Summary of Test Method
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2337–08. DOI:
4.1 One system test shall consist of the testing of one
10.1520/F2337-10.
individual fall arrest system unit for maximum arrest force
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4.2 One system test shall consist of the testing of one FAS anchorage to the mounting pole and t
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2337–08 Designation:F2337–10
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Fall Arrest System
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2337; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and components or
subsystems.
1.2 Thistestmethodaddressesequipmentusedinhuntingsituationsrequiringpersonalprotectionagainstfallsfromheightsand
applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchasers, and users of such equipment.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components
2.2 Other Document:
Individual Manufacturer’s FAS Instruction
3. Terminology
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced documents are applicable to this practice.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 anchorage, n—a component/structure to which a FBH is attached to the tree trunk.
3.2.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt (or system of straps) which is fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain the
torso and stabilize the users horizontal load while either working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing devices,
and so forth, or during ascent/descent of tree or ladder. A FBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
3.2.3 connecting hardware, n—includes snap hooks, D-rings, carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles. Any
hardwarethatconnectstheFAScomponentsinseries,thuscreatingalinearlinkagealongwhichthemaximumarrestforce(MAF)
acts.
3.2.4 fall arrest system (FAS), n—a system which is assembled for the purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user.AFAS
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, and connecting hardware.
3.2.5 full body harness (FBH), n—a component with a design of straps which is fastened about the person in a manner so as
to contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders with means for
attaching it to other components or subsystems.
3.2.6 lanyards, n—a component consisting of a flexible strap, rope, or wire rope for connecting a component such as a FBH
directly or indirectly to an anchorage.
3.2.7 maximum arrest force, n—the maximum force acting on the body at the instant of an arrest of its free fall.
3.2.8 shock absorbers, n—a component used to reduce/absorb the energy gained by the user of the FAS when falling.
3.2.9 suspension relief device, n—a device to allow relief of a person’s weight on the lower extremities if suspended in a
harness, or allow the user to descend to the ground. The device is to help maintain circulation in the legs and help prevent
suspension trauma (blood pooling).
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF08onSportsEquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16onArchery
Products.
Current edition approved AprilAug. 1, 2008.2010. Published April 2008.September 2010. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
F2337–038. DOI: 10.1520/F2337-108.
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Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.2.10 thigh/leg straps, n—the straps, which are integrated with the buttock strap (optional) and are routed from back to front
across the groin area or loop around the upper part of the thigh.
3.2.10
3.2.11 treestand, n—a device desig
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