1、Designation: F2124 05 (Reapproved 2009)An American National StandardStandard Practice forTesting Treestand Ladder, Tripod Stand and Climbing StickLoad Capacity1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2124; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal ad
2、option or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number 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 testing the loadcapacity of ladder
3、 and tripod type treestands. This practice alsoapplies to climbing sticks which shall meet the same require-ments as the steps to ladder and tripod type stands. For changesto this specification since the last issue, refer to the Summaryof Changes section at the end of the standard.1.2 The values sta
4、ted are in inch-pound units and are to beregarded as the standard.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 app
5、lica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2125 Test Method for Treestand Static Stability and Ad-herenceF2126 Test Method for Treestand Static Load CapacityF2128 Test Method for Treestand Repetitive Loading Ca-pability3. Terminology3.1 The termino
6、logy and definitions in the referenced docu-ments are applicable to this practice.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 climbing sticka device to assist climbing a treeparticularly to a fixed position treestand. A structure that issecured to the tree and allows the user to support his weightand climb to a desired h
7、eight on the tree.3.2.2 ladder treestanda treestand that is secured to thetree at an elevation where the platform is located. (The laddertreestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and hassteps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)3.2.3 platformthe horizontal structur
8、al area of a treestandon which the user stands, sits and/or places their feet.3.2.4 treestanda device designed to be affixed to a tree orits branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereonfor the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which toobserve, photograph or hunt.3.2.5
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 guidelines for the selection oftests for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder tree-stands, tripod type treestands and
10、climbing sticks in accordancewith manufacturers capacity rating, particularly for qualityassurance and adequacy of safety factors including:4.1.1 Static load test.4.1.2 Stability test.4.1.3 Repetitive loading test.NOTE 1Steps only.4.1.4 In the event of a repetitive load failure, manufactureris to su
11、bmit two additional stands for testing for final accep-tance.5. Significance and Use5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintainuniformity for the evaluation of the load capacity of ladder andtripod type stands and climbing sticks, particularly with regardto quality assurance and safety fac
12、tors.5.2 It is emphasized that the use of these procedures will notalter the validity of data determined with specific test methods,but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (validor invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable testprocedure in those instances where no st
13、andard exists today.6. Procedure6.1 The following methods are recommended for individualunits and situations:6.1.1 An individual test unit of the specified model shall beselected at random.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the dir
14、ect responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 onArchery Products.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published February 2010. Originallyapproved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2124 05. DOI:10.1520/F2124-05R09.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org,
15、orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.1.2 The test u
16、nits shall first be visually inspected for anyflaws and defects, missing parts, etc., and any discrepancies arenoted. The test unit shall also be checked, and so noted, toassure that instructions are included with the unit.6.1.3 A test shall be performed to determine the static loadcapacity of the p
17、latform, steps, and seat (when present). Testsshall be performed on the platform, seat section (when present)and 25 % or a minimum of one of the steps in accordance withTest Method F2126. Deflection measurements shall not beperformed on the steps.6.1.4 A stability test on the platform shall be perfo
18、rmed ingeneral accordance with Test Method F2125.6.1.5 A repetitive loading test shall be performed on at leastone of the stands steps with the test subject assembled and inplace against the test pole in accordance with Test MethodF2128. The steps shall be selected at a location approximatelytwo-thi
19、rds of the total assembled vertical height. The totalnumber of load cycles shall be the number of steps multipliedby 500 (based on the usage of cycle up and down with eachuse, 25 days per year for 10 years).6.1.6 This section applies to test subjects that are designedto be used by two people at the
20、same time, and thus have higherrated loads to include the weight of two people. Static testingat twice the rated load and stability testing at one times therated load shall be performed on the platform section, inaccordance with Test Methods F2126 and F2125 respectfully.However, static and repetitiv
21、e testing at one times the ratedload shall be performed on the step according to Test MethodF2128 since only one person can stand on the ladder step at atime.7. Failure Criterion7.1 During all testing yielding permanent deformation,cracks or other structural defects shall be cause for failure.Visual
22、 inspection shall be the main inspection method; how-ever, other non-destructive test methods may be used todetermine if yielding has occurred.8. Keywords8.1 climbing stick; platform; tower; treestand; tripodAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. Additional InformationX1.1 This standard is provided f
23、or use by manufacturers oftreestands and testing companies. Criteria has been developedfor certification of treestands and this standard is an integralpart of the certification. However, a treestand conforming tothis standard alone does not constitute certification and thosemanufacturers desiring ce
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