ASTM F2115-2018 Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills.pdf

1、Designation: F2115 18 An 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.

2、 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 for motorizedtreadmills. Through these specif

3、ications this standard aims to assist designers and manufacturers inreducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in accordance with the operationalinstructions.The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily preventinjuries. Like other physic

4、al activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users withphysical limitations should seek medical advice or instruction from the fitness facility, or both, priorto using this eq

5、uipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons fromusing this equipment as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the riskof injury.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the establishment of param-eters for the design and manufacture of mot

6、orized treadmills.1.2 It is the intent of this specification to specify productsfor use 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

7、Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific tomotorized treadmills.1.5 This specification2establishes additional requirementsnot set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the designof commercial fitness equipment to increase access and userindependence by people with functional limitations or

8、 impair-ments.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.7 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

9、 establish appro-priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Princ

10、iples 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 LabelsF2106

11、 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Motorized TreadmillsF2276 Specification for Fitness EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness EquipmentF3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-ment for Inclusive

12、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 June 1, 2018. Publis

13、hed August 2018. Originallyapproved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2115 12. DOI:10.1520/F2115-18.2This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering ResearchCenter on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living,and Rehabilitation Resear

14、ch 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 Ba

15、rr 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 Recom

16、mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.12.2 UL Standard:4UL 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 Specifications F2276 and

17、F3021.3.2 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 control panel, nmachine/user interface device forcontrolling the operation of or displaying information a

18、bout theoperational state of the treadmill.3.3.3 cycle, nrefers to one application of load to specifi-cations required in the standard followed by removal of thatload.3.3.4 deck, ncomponent that supports the moving surface.3.3.5 emergency stop, ndevice on the treadmill that, whenactuated, stops driv

19、ing the moving surface and lift actuator tostop the treadmill motion in accordance with the decelerationrequirements set forth in this specification.3.3.6 folding treadmill, ntreadmill that is designed withsome components that can be moved to allow a more compact,non-usable storage position.3.3.7 fo

20、ot rail, narea beside the moving surface intendedfor the user to stand on when mounting or dismounting orduring a pause.3.3.8 grippable surface, nthe area of the hand gripsintended by the manufacturer to be grasped by the users handsfor balance, stability and/or body weight support during access,egr

21、ess, and/or exercise.3.3.9 hand grips, nthe intended means that are providedfor a user to enhance balance and stability by partially or totallysupporting the users weight with the users hands or arms.3.3.9.1 DiscussionThis may include handrails, handlebars, ergo bars, bull horns and other structural

22、 support surfaces.3.3.10 longitudinal centerline, nthe centerline of thetreadmill that runs along the direction of travel of the movingsurface and splits the unit into equal left and right halves fromthe users perspective when on the unit.3.3.11 motorized drive, nsystem that causes motion in themovi

23、ng surfaceutilizing a power source other than the user.3.3.12 moving surface, nportion of treadmill on which theuser walks or runs.3.3.13 pull-cord, na cord attached to the emergency stopand designed to be clipped or otherwise attached to the user.3.3.14 roller, ncylindrical component of the treadmi

24、llused to tension or support the moving surface.3.3.15 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 userinterface.4A

25、vailable from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.FIG. 1 Treadmill TerminologyF2115 1823.3.16 treadmill, nmotorized stationary exercise devicethat allows the user to walk, jog, or run by means of traversinga continuous moving surface.3.3.17 user

26、 support means, nsee hand grips.4. Design and Construction Requirements4.1 StabilityThe treadmill shall be stable during intendeduse and storage. Test in accordance with Test Methods F2106.4.2 Exterior Design:4.2.1 The rear roller of the treadmill shall be designed orguarded to reduce the risk of fi

27、nger entrapment. The guard ordesign shall function through the full range of inclinationpossible and through the full range of belt tension adjustment.The guard configurations shown in Fig. 2 are suggestions thatmay reduce the risks associated with this area. Fig. 2 assumesthat the treadmill is main

28、tained and adjusted per manufactur-ers recommendations.4.2.1.1 The intention of Fig. 2 is to show some possiblealternatives that have been used previously on treadmills toguard the rear roller area. This figure is not intended to limitalternatives that may more effectively address the hazard that is

29、present at the rear roller. The function of the guard is tominimize the possibility of finger entrapment between theroller and the moving surface and between the frame and theend of the roller without introducing an undo tripping hazard tothe user of the treadmill.4.2.2 Electrical elements shall be

30、guarded so as to meet orexceed UL 1647.4.2.3 All treadmills shall be equipped with foot rails tofacilitate user mounting and dismounting.4.2.3.1 Foot rails shall be adjacent to the moving surfaceand shall extend forward of LineAto either the motor cover orupright masts of the treadmill, and shall ex

31、tend rearward ofLine A to the end caps near the rear roller. See Fig. 3.4.2.3.2 For foot rail lateral spacing of 950 mm (37.4 in.) orless, the minimum foot rail surface width dimension shall be 75mm (2.9 in.). For foot rails spaced greater than 950 mm (37.4in.), the minimum foot rail surface width d

32、imension shall be150 mm (5.9 in.). See Fig. 3.4.2.4 Moving SurfaceOn institutional treadmills, visualmovement markings shall be provided on the moving surface.These markings shall be permanently affixed to, or be part of,the moving surface. These markings shall be of a contrastingcolor to the rest o

33、f the moving surface. A portion of thesemarkings shall always be visible when the moving surface is inoperation. The markings shall be a minimum width of 50 mm(2.0 in.) by a minimum 150 mm (5.9 in.) in length. Betweentwo markings a minimum space the size of one marking shallbe provided. See Fig. 4.4

34、.2.5 Moving Surface Slip ResistanceThe moving surfaceshall be constructed to minimize foot slippage.4.2.6 Hand Grips and Grippable Surfaces:4.2.6.1 Institutional and consumer treadmills that can sup-port speed above 5.0 km/h (3.1 mph) shall be equipped withgrippable surfaces to enhance stability and

35、 provide support toFIG. 2 Examples of Rear Roller GuardingF2115 183the user. Grippable surfaces shall comply with SpecificationF2276 hand grip non-slip specifications.4.2.6.2 Grippable surfaces shall each have a minimumcontinuous length of 175 mm (6.9 in.).4.2.6.3 Institutional and consumer treadmil

36、ls shall havegrippable surfaces located symmetrically about the longitudi-nal centerline of the treadmill. At least two symmetricallylocated grippable surfaces, each of minimum continuouslength, shall be located entirely within 480 mm (18.9 in.) of thelongitudinal centerline of the unit.4.2.6.4 At l

37、east two symmetrically located grippablesurfaces, each of minimum continuous length, shall be locatedbetween horizontal planes P1 and P2 when the treadmill is setto its minimum incline position. See 4.2.6.4(1) for procedurefor defining horizontal planes P1 and P2. At least two sym-metrically located

38、 grippable surfaces, each of minimum con-tinuous length, shall be located between horizontal planes P3and P4 when treadmill is set to its maximum incline position.See 4.2.6.4(1) for procedure for defining horizontal planes P3and P4 (see Figs. 5 and 6).(1) Procedure for Defining Horizontal Planes P1,

39、 P2, P3,and P4 for Evaluating Grippable Surface HeightRequirementsFirst, determine the position of a reference line,Line A, on top of the moving surface of the treadmill byreferring to Fig. 3. Define the usable moving surface on thetreadmill in the following way: Define a rectangle centered onthe lo

40、ngitudinal centerline of the treadmill that is the minimumwidth as defined in Table 1, where the rear edge of therectangle is located at the top tangent line of the rear roller, andwhere the front edge of the rectangle is located as far forwardon the treadmill as possible without the rectangle encou

41、nteringanything other than the moving surface (excluding rear rollerguards). The rectangle defines the usable moving area of thetreadmill, and the length of this rectangle is length L. DefineLine A as a line on top of the moving surface that is located adistance L/3 rearward from the front edge of t

42、he rectangle.4.2.6.5 Each grippable surface shall withstand a verticalload of 1.0 the maximum user weight specified by themanufacturer or 135 kg (297.6 lb), whichever is greater,FIG. 3 Top View of Required Foot Rail DimensionsFIG. 4 Example of Color Value Contrast on Treadmill Belt/Deck and Handrail

43、 LengthF2115 184without breakage. The test load shall be distributed equallybetween the two grippable surfaces.4.3 Endurance Loading:4.3.1 Treadmills shall function per manufacturers specifi-cations after endurance loading as follows:4.3.1.1 Consumer Treadmills2 cycles/s 3600 s/h1husage/week 52 week

44、s = 375 000 cycles minimum applied tothe stationary moving surface at a load equal to 1.5 themaximum specified user weight.4.3.1.2 Institutional Treadmills2 cycles/s 3600 s/h7husage/week 52 weeks = 2 620 000 cycles minimum appliedto the stationary moving surface at a load equal to 1.5 themaximum spe

45、cified user weight.4.3.2 Switches and switch actuation mechanisms for con-trolling the stop, pause, or end functions shall function properlyas follows:4.3.2.1 Consumer Treadmills3 times/h 5 h/week 52weeks/year a safety factor of 2 = 1560 actuations.NOTE 1With the treadmill at its minimum incline pos

46、ition, define a first horizontal plane P1 measured 800 mm (31.5 in.) above Line A, and definea second horizontal plane P2 measured 950 mm (37.4 in.) above Line A.FIG. 5 Reference Plane Locations When Treadmill is at its Minimum Incline PositionNOTE 1With the treadmill at its maximum incline position

47、, define a third horizontal plane P3 measured 800 mm (31.5 in.) above Line A, and definea fourth horizontal plane P4 measured 950 mm (37.4 in.) above Line A.FIG. 6 Reference Plane Locations When Treadmill is at its Maximum Incline PositionF2115 1854.3.2.2 Institutional Treadmills3 times/h 50 h/week

48、52 weeks/year 3 years a safety factor of2=46800actuations.4.4 Static LoadingThe moving surface and deck (if pres-ent) shall withstand a load equal to 4 maximum specified userweight for institutional treadmills and 2.5 maximum specifieduser weight for consumer treadmills without breakage. Thefoot rai

49、ls shall withstand a load equal to 2 the maximumspecified user weight without breakage.4.5 Adjustable Incline SystemThe adjustable inclinesystem, if the treadmill is so equipped, shall not move in excessof 25 mm/s (1 in./s) measured at any pinch or shear pointcreated by the movement of the incline system.4.6 Controls:4.6.1 A motorized treadmill shall be equipped with at leastone emergency stop.4.6.1.1 Emergency stops shall be actuated by a push-buttonor a pull-cord.4.6.1.2 Emergency stops shall be positioned to