ASTM_F_2106_-_12.pdf

Designation:F210612An American National StandardStandard Test Methods forEvaluating Design and Performance Characteristics ofMotorized Treadmills1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2106;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 these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation ofmotorized treadmills.Users of the equipment must recognize that conformance to a standard will notnecessarily prevent injuries.Like other physical activities,exercise involving a treadmill involves arisk of injury,particularly if the equipment is not maintained or used properly.1.Scope1.1 These test methods specify procedures and equipmentused for testing and evaluating a motorized treadmill forcompliance to Specification F2115.Both design and opera-tional parameters will be evaluated.Where possible andapplicable,accepted test methods from other recognized bodieswill be used and referenced.In case of a conflict between thisdocument and Specification F2115,Specification F2115 takesprecedence.1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction withSpecification F2276,Test Methods F2571,and SpecificationF2115.1.3 This standard takes precedence over SpecificationF2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific tomotorized treadmills.1.4 RequirementsA motorized treadmill is to be tested forall of the following parameters:1.4.1 Stability,1.4.2 Exterior design,1.4.3 Endurance,1.4.4 Static loading,1.4.5 Overheating,1.4.6 Adjustable incline system function,1.4.7 User interface parameters,1.4.8 Motorized drive system operation,1.4.9 Warning label compliance,and1.4.10 Documentation.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and LabelsF2115 Specification for Motorized TreadmillsF2276 Specification for Fitness EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness Equipment2.2 UL Standards:3UL 1647 Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines2.3 European Standard:4EN 957-1 Stationary Training EquipmentPart 1:GeneralSafety Requirements and Test Methods3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions applicable to this standardsee Specification F2115.4.Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliableand repeatable test methods for the evaluation of motorizedtreadmills assembled and maintained according to the manu-facturers specifications.Use of these test methods in conjunc-tion with Specification F2115,Specification F2276,and TestMethods F2571 is intended to insure appropriate performanceand reliability of a motorized treadmill and reduce the risk ofserious injury from design deficiencies.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30 onFitness Products.Current edition approved March 1,2012.Published April 2012.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2106 03(2010).DOI:10.1520/F2106-12.2For 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 Underwriters Laboratories(UL),Corporate Progress,333Pfingsten Rd.,Northbrook,IL 60062.4Available from CEN Management Centre,36 rue de Strasse,B-1050,Brussels,Belgium.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.Certification5.1 5.1 These test methods permit self-certification.It isrecommended that each manufacturer employ an independentlaboratory to evaluate and validate that their designs and testprocedures conform and comply with these test methods andSpecification F2115,Specification F2276,and Test MethodsF2571.6.Units of Measure6.1 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values in parenthesis are for information only.7.Sample Preparation7.1 Assemble and adjust the treadmill on a horizontalsurface according to the manufacturers instructions.On tread-mills that are fully assembled,verify according to the manu-facturers instructions that the moving surface has been ad-justed to the proper tension and alignment.Unless otherwisestated,the treadmill must pass the following tests withoutadjustment from this initial condition.Apply power to thetreadmill and verify that the unit functions properly.If the unitis equipped with an adjustable incline system,operate itthrough its full range.7.2 The individual test methods will describe any variationsor modifications that are required to the test sample.8.Report8.1 Record of TestsMainta