ASTM_F_2115_-_12.pdf

Designation:F211512An American National StandardStandard Specification forMotorized Treadmills1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2115;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 mechanical design and manufacturing practicesfor motorized treadmills.Through these practices,this specification aims to assist designers andmanufacturers in producing functional,safe machines under proper operational conditions.Theequipment user must recognize,however,that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent injuries.Like other physical activities,exercise involving treadmills involves the risk of injury,particularly ifthe equipment is used improperly.The designers and manufacturers of treadmills should also considerother standards including,but not limited to,those listed below.This specification does not apply totreadmills designed for underwater use.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the establishment of param-eters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.1.2 It is intent of this specification to specify products foruse by individuals age 13 and above.1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-fication F2276,Test Methods F2571,and Test Methods F2106.1.4 This standard takes precedence over SpecificationF2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific tomotorized treadmills.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.6 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-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 LabelsF2106 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of 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 Machines3.Terminology3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification.For terms not defined below,refer to Specification F2276.3.2 For treadmill terminology,see Fig.1.3.3 Definitions:3.3.1 adjustable incline system,ncomponents that allowthe user to vary the angle of the moving surface relative to thefloor.3.3.2 catch point,nlocation at which edges,protrusions,or surfaces allow a body part to become injured or clothing tobe damaged.3.3.3 control panel,nmachine/user interface device forcontrolling the operation of or displaying information about theoperational state of the treadmill.3.3.4 cycle,nrefers to one application of load to specifi-cations required in the standard followed by removal of thatload.3.3.5 deck,ncomponent that supports the moving surface.1This 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 March 1,2012.Published April 2012.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2115 05.DOI:10.1520/F2115-12.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.3.6 folding treadmill,ntreadmill that is designed withsome components that can be moved to allow a more compact,nonusable storage position.3.3.7 foot rail,narea beside the moving surface intendedfor the user to stand on when mounting or dismounting orduring a pause.3.3.8 handrail,nthe means that are provided for a user toenhance balance and stability by partially or totally supportingthe users weight with the users arms.3.3.9 motorized drive,nsystem that causes motion in themoving surfaceutilizing a power source other than the user.3.3.10 moving surface,ncomponent(s)on which the userwalks or runs.3.3.11 roller,ncylindrical component of the treadmillused to tension or support the moving surface.3.3.12 steady state unloaded condition,noperational stateof the treadmill in which no user or other externally appliedload has been applied to the treadmill and the moving surfacespeed has been allowed to stabilize as commanded by the userin