ASTM F2337-08
(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. No other units of measurement are included in this 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:F2337–08
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 devices,andsoforth,orduringascent/descentoftreeorladder.
AFBH may be constructed to additionally serve this function.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load
3.2.3 connecting hardware, n—includes snap hooks,
capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and compo-
D-rings, carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles.
nents or subsystems.
Any hardware that connects the FAS components in series,
1.2 This test method addresses equipment used in hunting
thus creating a linear linkage along which the maximum arrest
situations requiring personal protection against falls from
force (MAF) acts.
heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchas-
3.2.4 fall arrest system (FAS), n—a system which is as-
ers, and users of such equipment.
sembled for the purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
user.AFASconsistsofafullbodyharness,lanyard,anchorage
asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
means, and connecting hardware.
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 thigh/leg straps, n—the straps, which are integrated
3. Terminology
with the buttock strap (optional) and are routed from back to
front across the groin area or loop around the upper part of the
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
thigh.
ments are applicable to this practice.
3.2.10 treestand, n—adevicedesignedtobeaffixedtoatree
3.2 Definitions:
or its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand
3.2.1 anchorage, n—acomponent/structuretowhichaFBH
thereon for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from
is attached to the tree trunk.
which to observe, photograph, or hunt.
3.2.2 climbing belt, n—a strap/belt (or system of straps)
whichisfastenedaboutthepersoninamannersoastocontain
4. Summary of Test Method
the torso and stabilize the users horizontal load while either
4.1 One system test shall consist of the testing of one
working from a vertical position to attach treestands, climbing
individual fall arrest system unit for maximum arrest force
(MAF) in accordance with the procedures in 7.1.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
4.2 One system test shall consist of the testing of one
EquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16on
individualfallarrestsystemunitforperformanceinaccordance
Archery Products.
with the procedures in 7.2.
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2337–03. DOI:
4.3 One system test shall consist of testing one individual
10.1520/F2337-08.
fall arrest system unit for dynamic strength in accordance with
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4.4 One climbing belt test shall consist of testing one lanyard length or whichever is less.Any length added from the
individual climbing belt (for use only if FAS inc
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2337–03 Designation:F 2337–08
Standard Test Method for
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Treestand Fall Arrest System
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2337; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the load capacities for treestand fall arrest systems (FAS) and components or
subsystems.
1.2The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as standard.
1.3This 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.
1.2 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. No other units of measurement are included in this
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 anchorageanchorage, n—a component/structure to which a FBH is attached to the tree trunk.
3.2.2 climbing beltclimbing belt, n—a strap/belt (or system of straps) which is fastened about the person in a manner so as to
containthetorsoandstabilizetheusershorizontalloadwhileeitherworkingfromaverticalpositiontoattachtreestands,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 hardwareconnecting hardware, n—includes snap hooks, D-rings, carabineers, links, anchorage hardware, and
buckles.AnyhardwarethatconnectstheFAScomponentsinseries,thuscreatingalinearlinkagealongwhichthemaximumarrest
force (MAF) acts.
3.2.4 fall arrest system (FAS)fallarrestsystem(FAS), n—asystemwhichisassembledforthepurposeofarrestinganaccidental
fall of its user. A FAS consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, and connecting hardware.
3.2.5 full body harness (FBH)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 lanyardslanyards, 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 forcemaximum arrest force, n—the maximum force acting on the body at the instant of an arrest of its
free fall.
3.2.8 shock absorbersshock absorbers, n—a component used to reduce/absorb the energy gained by the user of the FAS when
falling.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF08onSportsEquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.16onArchery
Products.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2003. Published November 2003.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2337–03.
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3.2.9 thigh/leg strapsthigh/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 treestandtreestand, n—adevicedesignedtobeaffixedtoatreeoritsbranchessoastopermitanindividualtositorstand
thereon
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