ASTM F2337-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: F2337 − 19 An American National Standard
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 the torso and stabilize the users horizontal load while either
working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load
devices,andsoforth,orduringascent/descentoftreeorladder.
capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and compo-
2.2.3.1 Discussion—AFBHmaybeconstructedtoaddition-
nents or subsystems.
ally serve this function.
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting
2.2.4 connecting hardware, n—any hardware that connects
situations requiring personal protection against falls from
the FAS components in series, thus creating a linear linkage
heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors,
along which the maximum arrest force (MAF) acts.
purchasers, and users of such equipment.
2.2.4.1 Discussion—Includes snap hooks, carabiners, links,
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
anchorage hardware, and buckles.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.2.5 connector, n—a device that is used to connect compo-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
nents of a full body harness, fall restraint.
and are not considered standard.
2.2.5.1 Discussion—Connectors include but are not limited
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to tethers, snap hooks, carabiners, deceleration devices, and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specialtysystemssuchasself-retractingtreestandsafetyropes,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ladder climbing systems, vertical treestand safety ropes and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
rope grab.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- 2.2.6 deceleration device, n—any mechanism, such as a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- rope grab, rip stitch tether, specially woven tether, tearing or
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the deforming tether, automatic self-retracting treestand safety
ropes,etc.whichservestodissipateenergyduringfallarrestor
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical otherwise limit the maximum arrest force (MAF) on a user
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. during a fall arrest.
2.2.7 deceleration distance, n—the additional vertical dis-
2. Terminology
tance a falling user travels, excluding treestand safety rope
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
elongation and free-fall distance before stopping, from the
ments are applicable to this practice. point at which the deceleration device begins to operate.
2.2 Definitions:
2.2.8 engineered products, n—strategically designed prod-
2.2.1 anchorage, n—a component or structure, or both, to
ucts by a professional to meet a specific need.
which a full body harness (FBH) is attached to the tree trunk.
2.2.9 equivalent, a, n—alternative designs, methods or ma-
2.2.2 carabiner, n—a link with a locking gate that is
terials used to protect against a hazard which the manufacturer
manually closed or automatically closes and is used to connect
can demonstrate will provide an equal or greater degree of
the tether of a full body harness (FBH) to an anchorage.
safety for the user than the methods, materials or designs
specified in the standard.
2.2.3 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt (or system of straps)
whichisfastenedaboutthepersoninamannersoastocontain
2.2.10 fall arrest system (FAS), n—the complete collection
of equipment and components that is designed to stop a fall in
progress.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
2.2.11 free fall, v—the act of falling before a fall arrest
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands. system (FAS) begins to apply force to arrest the fall.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
2.2.12 flexible stretch tether, n—a full body harness tether
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F2337–18. DOI:
10.1520/F2337-19. that expands and contracts following the user’s movement.
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Designation: F2337 − 18 F2337 − 19 An American National Standard
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. A number 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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components
2.3 Other Document:
Individual Manufacturer’s FAS Instruction
2. Terminology
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced documents are applicable to this practice.
2.2 Definitions:
2.2.1 anchorage, n—a component or structure, or both, to which a full body harness (FBH) is attached to the tree trunk.
2.2.2 carabiner, n—a link with a locking gate that is manually closed or automatically closes and is used to connect the tether
of a full body harness (FBH) to an anchorage.
2.2.3 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.
2.2.3.1 Discussion—
A FBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
2.2.4 connecting hardware, n—any hardware that connects the FAS components in series, thus creating a linear linkage along
which the maximum arrest force (MAF) acts.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.18 on Treestands.
Current edition approved June 1, 2018Jan. 1, 2019. Published July 2018April 2019. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20162018 as
F2337 – 16.F2337 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/F2337-18.10.1520/F2337-19.
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2.2.4.1 Discussion—
Includes snap hooks, carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles.
2.2.5 connector, n—a device that is used to connect components of a full body harness, fall restraint.
2.2.5.1 Discussion—
Connectors include but are not limited to tethers, snap hooks, carabiners, deceleration devices, and specialty systems such as
self-retracting treestand safety ropes, ladder climbing systems, vertical treestand safety ropes and rope grab.
2.2.6 deceleration device, n—any mechanism, such as a rope grab, rip stitch tether, specially woven tether, tearing or deforming
tether, automatic self-retracting treestand safety ropes, etc. which serves to dissipate energy during fall arrest or otherwise limit
the maximum arrest force (MAF) on a user during a fall arrest.
2.2.7 deceleration distance, n—the additional vertical distance a falling user travels, excluding treestand safety rope elongation
and free-fall distance before stopping, from the point at which
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