ASTM F2121-13
(Practice)Standard Practice for Treestand Labels (Withdrawn 2017)
Standard Practice for Treestand Labels (Withdrawn 2017)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for use, selection, location, placement, and content of labels on treestands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user labels on treestands.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice provides guidance for providing user labels on treestands.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this practice was withdrawn in December 2017 and replaced by Specification F3249 on Treestands, Climbing Sticks, and Tripod or Tower Stands.1
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Designation: F2121 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
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Treestand Labels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2121; 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 3.2.3 climbing treestand—a treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user
desired elevation.
labels on treestands.
3.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device to assist
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
climbing with a climbing treestand.Astructure that allows the
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
standard.
with his legs.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.5 ladder treestand—atreestandthatissecuredtothetree
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position).
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
2. Referenced Documents
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
use.)
cility Safety Signage and Labels
3.2.7 platform—the horizontal structural area of a treestand
2.2 Manufacturing Standards:
on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
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TMS 03 Standard Practice for Treestand Safety Devices
3.2.8 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree or
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
3. Terminology
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
observe, photograph or hunt.
ments are applicable to this practice.
3.2.9 tripod or tower stand—a tripod or tower stand is
3.2 Definitions:
constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
3.2.1 backbar or V-bar—the adjustable component of a
secured to a tree.
climbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to
4. Summary of Practice
provide support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the design and
3.2.2 climbing stick—a device to assist climbing a tree
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is placement of user labels and warnings on treestands and
climbing sticks, particularly for quality assurance and ad-
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
equacy of safety including:
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error or
misuse.
4.1.2 Rated load capacity in accordance with manufactur-
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
er’s rating.
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.
4.1.3 Availability of instructions in case of their loss.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved
4.1.4 Placement of labels and warnings.
in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2121 – 05 (2009). DOI:
4.1.5 Types of labels.
10.1520/F2121-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 4.1.6 Special labels and warnings.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 5. Significance and Use
the ASTM website.
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5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
Available from Treestand Manufacturer’s Association, P.O. Box 15214,
Hattiesburg, MS 39404, http://tmastands.com/index.html. uniformity in practices for use, selection, location, placement,
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and content of labels on treestands and climbing sticks, 6.4.1.1 Fordirectmarkuse,itshallbewithpermanentinkor
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5.2 It is emphasized that the use
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