1、Designation: F2121 13 An American National StandardStandard Practice forTreestand Labels1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2121; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number
2、 in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing userlabels on treestands.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standar
3、d. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica
4、-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and Labels2.2 Manufacturing Standards:TMS 03 Standard Practice for Treestand Safety Devices33. Terminology3.1 The terminology and d
5、efinitions in the referenced docu-ments are applicable to this practice.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 backbar or V-barthe adjustable component of aclimbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree toprovide support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.3.2.2 climbing sticka device to assist climbing a
6、 treeprimarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that issecured to the tree and allows the user to support his weightand climb to the desired height on the tree.3.2.3 climbing treestanda treestand that provides both themeans to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at adesired eleva
7、tion.3.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aida device to assistclimbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows theuser to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestandwith his legs.3.2.5 ladder treestanda treestand that is secured to the treeat the elevation where the platform is locate
8、d. (The laddertreestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and hassteps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position).3.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestandatreestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it isused. (The user usually ascends the tr
9、ee by some means andthen lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it foruse.)3.2.7 platformthe horizontal structural area of a treestandon which the user stands and/or places his feet.3.2.8 treestanda device designed to be affixed to a tree orits branches so as to permit an individual
10、 to sit or stand thereonfor the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which toobserve, photograph or hunt.3.2.9 tripod or tower standa tripod or tower stand isconstructed to be self-supporting and is not required to besecured to a tree.4. Summary of Practice4.1 This practice provides guidel
11、ines for the design andplacement of user labels and warnings on treestands andclimbing sticks, particularly for quality assurance and ad-equacy of safety including:4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error ormisuse.4.1.2 Rated load capacity in accordance with manufactur-ers rating.4.1.
12、3 Availability of instructions in case of their loss.4.1.4 Placement of labels and warnings.4.1.5 Types of labels.4.1.6 Special labels and warnings.5. Significance and Use5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintainuniformity in practices for use, selection, location, placement,1This practi
13、ce is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published July 2013. Originally approvedin 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2009 a
14、s F2121 05 (2009). DOI:10.1520/F2121-13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Trees
15、tand Manufacturers Association, P.O. Box 15214,Hattiesburg, MS 39404, http:/ ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesNOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.Contact ASTM International (
16、www.astm.org) for the latest information1and 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 notalter the validity of data determined with specific tests, butprovides guidance in th
17、e interpretation of test results (valid orinvalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable generalprovision in those instances where no standard exists today.6. Procedure6.1 It is recommended that manufacturers follow the meth-ods of labeling in Specification F1749 and so described herein.When
18、 unusual or special conditions require labels or warningmethods not covered herein, the manufacturer shall be respon-sible for their development to assure adequate information forthe user.6.2 All labels and warnings shall be clearly understandable,legible, in English, of a size consistent with the s
19、pace availableto be marked, and able to withstand reasonable exposure to theelements.6.3 Selection of Placement:6.3.1 Labels and warnings shall be placed such that they arevisible to the user when mounting the treestand or climbingstick and when it is in use (sitting or standing). The followingplace
20、ment locations are recommended for individual units andsituations:6.3.1.1 The top (upper) side of the platform as given in3.2.7.6.3.1.2 Along the top (upper) side of the backbar as given in3.2.1.6.3.1.3 Along the top (upper) side of a flat surface on a mainstructural support member.6.3.1.4 On the to
21、p (upper) portion of a component requiringa special label or warning.6.4 Selection of Type of Label or Warning:6.4.1 All materials used shall be able to withstand reason-able exposure to the elements.6.4.1.1 For direct mark use, it shall be with permanent ink orpaint, engraved, stamped, embossed, et
22、ched or other permanentmeans.6.4.1.2 For tagging (nameplates, stickers, etc.), the tag shallbe secured by mechanical means or by adhesives suitable towithstand reasonable exposure to the elements.Adhesives shallbe resistant to peel off.6.4.1.3 Labels or lettering, or both, shall be highly visible by
23、use of the signal word “WARNING” with black letters onorange background.6.5 Label Content:6.5.1 The minimum information that shall be provided on atreestand label is as follows:6.5.1.1 The warning label must contain the signal word“WARNING” and preceded with or follow the words “failureto follow all
24、 warnings listed could result in serious injury ordeath.”6.5.1.2 The label must contain a phrase that warns not to usewithout Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest System) that meetsTreestand Manufacturing Standards.6.5.1.3 The label must contain a phrase that warns to “notuse before reading instructions”
25、or “read instructions beforeuse.”6.5.1.4 The label must state the rated load capacity orweight limit of the treestand. For two person tripod stands, themaximum single user weight rating must be stated.6.5.1.5 The label must contain the manufacturers name andaddress or name and telephone number.6.5.1
26、.6 Any specific safety information pertinent to a par-ticular model should be printed on the label.6.5.2 Other information that should be helpful to the user asa label, but could be contained in the instructions is recom-mended. Example phrases are: “do not modify this product”and “proper maintenanc
27、e and inspection is required.”7. Keywords7.1 backbar; climbing aid; climbing stick; platform; tree-stand; tripodAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. Additional InformationX1.1 This practice is provided for use by manufacturers oftreestands and testing companies. Criteria has been developedfor certi
28、fication of treestands and this practice is an integralpart of the certification. However, a treestand conforming tothis practice alone does not constitute certification and thosemanufacturers desiring certification must meet all applicablestandards as a minimum requirement.F2121 132ASTM Internation
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