ASTM F2121-01
(Practice)Standard Practice for Treestand Labels
Standard Practice for Treestand Labels
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user labels on treestands.
1.2 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:F2121–01
Standard Practice for
Treestand Labels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2121; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user
use.)
labels on treestands.
3.2.7 platform—the horizontal structural area of a treestand
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.8 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
observe, photograph or hunt.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.9 tripod or tower treestand—a tripod or tower treestand
is constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
secured to a tree.
F 1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness
Facility Safety Signage and Labels
4. Summary of Practice
3. Terminology 4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the design and
placement of user labels and warnings on treestands and
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
climbing sticks, particularly for quality assurance and ad-
ments are applicable to this practice.
equacy of safety including:
3.2 Definitions:
4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error or
3.2.1 backbar or V-bar—the adjustable component of a
misuse.
climbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to
4.1.2 Rated load capacity in accordance with manufactur-
provide support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
er’s rating.
3.2.2 climbing stick—a device to assist climbing a tree
4.1.3 Availability of instructions in case of their loss.
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
4.1.4 Placement of labels and warnings.
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
4.1.5 Types of labels.
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
4.1.6 Special labels and warnings.
3.2.3 climbing treestand—a treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
5. Significance and Use
desired elevation.
5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
3.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device to assist
uniformity in practices for use, selection, location, placement,
climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the
and content of labels on treestands and climbing sticks,
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
with his legs.
5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not
3.2.5 ladder treestand—a treestand that is secured to the
alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but
tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position).
provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
3.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—a
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
6. Procedure
6.1 It is recommended that manufacturers follow the meth-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
odsoflabelinginSpecificationF 1749andsodescribedherein.
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
When unusual or special conditions require labels or warning
Archery Products.
Current edition approved June 10, 2001. Published August 2001.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
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