ASTM_F_2216_-_17a.pdf

Designation:F221617aAn American National StandardStandard Specification forSelectorized Strength Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2216;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption 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.INTRODUCTIONThe goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices forselectorized strength training equipment.Through these specifications,this specification aims to assistdesigners and manufactures in reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used inaccordance with the operational instructions.The equipment user must recognize,however,that a standard alone will not necessarily preventinjuries.Like other physical activities,exercise involving selectorized strength training equipmentinvolves the risk of injury,particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained.In addition,users with physical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitnessfacility prior to using this equipment.Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude somepersons from using this equipment as intended by the manufacturer,and using this equipment mayincrease the risk of injury.1.Scope1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the designand manufacture of selectorized strength training equipment asdefined in 3.1.1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in anindoor setting or environment.1.3 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness productsfor use only by individuals age 13 and older.1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-fication F2276,Test Methods F2571,and Test Method F2277.1.5 This standard takes precedence over SpecificationF2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific orunique to selectorized strength training equipment.1.6 This specification2establishes additional requirementsfor the design of commercial fitness equipment for use bypeople with functional limitations or impairments.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values in parentheses are for information only.1.8 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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and LabelsF2276 Specification for Fitness EquipmentF2277 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Selectorized Strength EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness EquipmentF3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-tations and Impairments1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.Current edition approved Dec.1,2017.Published January 2018.Originallyapproved in 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2216 17.DOI:10.1520/F2216-17A.2This work was funded,in part,by the Rehabilitation Engineering ResearchCenter on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability,Independent Living,and Rehabilitation Research grant#90RE5009-01-00.3For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 assist means,nmechanism that the user engages onthe machine to assist them in getting into and out of the loadedstarting position.3.1.2 bilateral,adjrelating to use of both sides of thebody,that is,both hands,arms,or legs.3.1.3 cam,nrotational component controlling the resis-tance to the user.3.1.4 co