ASTM F2337-11

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2011
• ICS: 65.145 - Hunting
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.18 - Treestands

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2337-10 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM F2337-16 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F2123-21 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3249-20 - Standard Specification for Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2275-21 - Standard Practice for Treestand Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3544-21 - Standard Test Method for Hunting Saddle Static Load Capacity
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2337 − 11 AnAmerican 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 3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 anchorage, n—a component/structure to which a FBH
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load
is attached to the tree trunk.
capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and compo-
nents or subsystems.
3.2.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt (or system of straps)
whichisfastenedaboutthepersoninamannersoastocontain
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting
the torso and stabilize the users horizontal load while either
situations requiring personal protection against falls from
working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors,
devices,andsoforth,orduringascent/descentoftreeorladder.
purchasers, and users of such equipment.
AFBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.3 connecting hardware, n—includes snap hooks,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D-rings, carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Any hardware that connects the FAS components in series,
and are not considered standard.
thus creating a linear linkage along which the maximum arrest
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
force (MAF) acts.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.4 fall arrest system (FAS), n—a system which is as-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sembled for the purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
user.AFASconsistsofafullbodyharness,lanyard,anchorage
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
means, and connecting hardware.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.5 full body harness (FBH), n—a component with a
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designofstrapswhichisfastenedaboutthepersoninamanner
2.1 ASTM Standards:
so as to contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces
F1749Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
over at least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders with
cility Safety Signage and Labels
means for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal FallArrest
3.2.6 lanyards, n—a component consisting of a flexible
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Systems, Subsystems and Components
strap, rope, or wire rope for connecting a component such as a
2.3 Other Document: FBH directly or indirectly to an anchorage.
Individual Manufacturer’s FAS Instruction
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. Terminology
3.2.8 shock absorbers, n—a component used to reduce/
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
absorb the energy gained by the user of the FAS when falling.
ments are applicable to this practice.
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
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports harness,orallowtheusertodescendtotheground.Thedevice
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
is to help maintain circulation in the legs and help prevent
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
suspension trauma (blood pooling).
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2011.PublishedJuly2011.Originallyapproved
in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2337–10. DOI: 10.1520/
3.2.10 thigh/leg straps, n—the straps, which are integrated
F2337-11.
with the buttock strap (optional) and are routed from back to
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3.2.11 treestand, n—adevicedesignedtobeaffixedtoatree
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2337–10 Designation:F2337–11
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.
1.3 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components
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2.2
2.3 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.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF08onSportsEquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16onArchery
Products.
Current edition approved Aug.June 1, 2010.2011. Published September 2010.July 2011. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20082010 as
F2337–108. DOI: 10.1520/F2337-101.
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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 ma
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