ASTM F2337-03
(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 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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:F2337–03
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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.3 connecting hardware—includes snap hooks, D-rings,
carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles. Any
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load
hardware that connects the FAS components in series, thus
capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and compo-
creatingalinearlinkagealongwhichthemaximumarrestforce
nents or subsystems.
(MAF) acts.
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
3.2.4 fall arrest system (FAS)—asystemwhichisassembled
regarded as standard.
forthepurposeofarrestinganaccidentalfallofitsuser.AFAS
1.3 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, and
situations requiring personal protection against falls from
connecting hardware.
heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchas-
3.2.5 full body harness (FBH)—a component with a design
ers, and users of such equipment.
of straps which is fastened about the person in a manner so as
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders with means
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2.6 lanyards—a component consisting of a flexible strap,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
rope, or wire rope for connecting a component such as a FBH
2. Referenced Documents
directly or indirectly to an anchorage.
3.2.7 maximum arrest force—the maximum force acting on
2.1 ANSI Standard:
the body at the instant of an arrest of its free fall.
ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal FallArrest
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3.2.8 shock absorbers—a component used to reduce/absorb
Systems, Subsystems and Components
the energy gained by the user of the FAS when falling.
2.2 Other Document:
3.2.9 thigh/leg straps—thestraps,whichareintegratedwith
Individual Manufacturer’s FAS Instruction
the buttock strap (optional) and are routed from back to front
3. Terminology
acrossthegroinareaorlooparoundtheupperpartofthethigh.
3.2.10 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
or its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand
ments are applicable to this practice.
thereon for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from
3.2 Definitions:
which to observe, photograph, or hunt.
3.2.1 anchorage—a component/structure to which a FBH is
attached to the tree trunk.
4. Summary of Test Method
3.2.2 climbing belt—astrap/belt(orsystemofstraps)which
4.1 One system test shall consist of the testing of one
is fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain the
individual fall arrest system unit for maximum arrest force
torso and stabilize the users horizontal load while either
(MAF) in accordance with the procedures in 7.1.
working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
4.2 One system test shall consist of the testing of one
devices,andsoforth,orduringascent/descentoftreeorladder.
individualfallarrestsystemunitforperformanceinaccordance
AFBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
with the procedures in 7.2.
4.3 One system test shall consist of testing one individual
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
fall arrest system unit for dynamic strength in accordance with
EquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16on
the procedures in Section 8.
Archery Products.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2003. Published November 2003.
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4.4 One climbing belt test shall consist of testing one falldistancerequiredisadistanceof6ftortwicethemaximum
individual climbing belt (for use only if FAS includes integral lanyard length or whichever is less.Any length added from the
climbing belt) in accordance with the procedures in Section 9. force sensor or load cell and any connecting ha
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