1、Designation: F2277 03 (Reapproved 2010)An American National StandardStandard Test Methods forEvaluating Design and Performance Characteristics ofSelectorized Strength Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2277; the number immediately following the designation indicates the y
2、ear 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
3、 and repeatable methods for the evaluation ofselectorized strength equipment. Users of these machines must recognize, however, that conformanceto a standard will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involvingstrength equipment involves the risk of injury, partic
4、ularly if the equipment is not maintained or usedproperly.1. Scope1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatusused for testing and evaluating selectorized strength equipmentfor compliance to Specification F2216. Both design andoperational parameters will be evaluated. Where possible andap
5、plicable, accepted test methods from other recognized bodieswill be used and referenced.1.2 RequirementsSelectorized strength equipment is to betested for all of the following parameters:1.2.1 Stability,1.2.2 Edge and corner sharpness,1.2.3 Tube ends,1.2.4 Weight stack travel,1.2.5 Weight stack sele
6、ctor pin retention,1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,1.2.7 Handgrip design and retention,1.2.8 Assist mechanisms,1.2.9 Foot supports,1.2.10 Rope and belt systems:1.2.10.1 Static load,1.2.10.2 End fitting design,1.2.11 Chain drive design,1.2.12 Pulley design:1.2.12.1 Rope pulley de
7、sign,1.2.12.2 Belt pulley design,1.2.13 Entrapment zones,1.2.14 Pull in points,1.2.15 Weight stack enclosure design,1.2.16 Loading and deflection:1.2.16.1 Intrinsic loading and associated deflection,1.2.16.2 Extrinsic loading and associated deflection,1.2.16.3 Endurance loading, and1.2.17 Documentat
8、ion and warnings verification.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 applica-bility of regulatory limitation
9、s prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy SafetyF1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and FitnessFacility Safety Signage and LabelsF2216 Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment2.2 European Standards:EN 9571 Stationary Training
10、EquipmentPart 1: GeneralSafety Requirements and Test Methods3EN 9572 Stationary Training EquipmentPart 2: StrengthTraining Equipment, Additional Specific Safety Require-ments and Test Methods32.3 UL Standard:UL 1439 UL Standard for Safety Tests for Sharpness ofEdges on Equipment41This test method is
11、 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 Feb. 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originallyapproved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2277 03. DOI:10
12、.1520/F2277-03R10.2For 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 CEN Management Centre, 36 r
13、ue de Stassart, B-1050, Brussels,Belgium.4Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.2.4 ANSI Standard:ANSI B29.1 Precisio
14、n Power Transmission Roller Chains,Attachments and Sprockets53. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 normal operation, nthe operation of the selectorizedstrength equipment as defined by the manufacturer.4. Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to
15、 provide validand repeatable test methods for the evaluation of selectorizedstrength equipment assembled and maintained according to themanufacturers specifications. Use of these test methods inconjunction with Specification F2216 is intended to maximizethe reliability of selectorized strength equip
16、ment design andreduce the risk of serious injury resulting from design defi-ciencies.5. Certification5.1 These test methods permit self-certification. It is recom-mended that each manufacturer employ an independent labo-ratory to evaluate and validate that their designs and testprocedures conform an
17、d comply to these test methods andSpecification F2216.6. Units of Measure6.1 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values in parentheses are for information only.7. Sample Preparation7.1 Assemble and adjust the selectorized strength equip-ment according to the manufact
18、urers instructions. Removeupholstered pads from the sample. On machines that are fullyassembled, verify according to the manufacturers instructionsthat all components are functioning and that they have beenadjusted and aligned properly. Unless otherwise stated, themachine must pass the tests without
19、 adjustment from this initialcondition. Selectorized strength equipment shall be providedwith the largest weight stack offered by the manufacturer forthe model to be tested.7.2 The individual test methods will describe any variationsor modifications that are required to the test sample.8. Test Metho
20、ds and Procedures8.1 Stability:8.1.1 Selectorized strength equipment shall be tested withand without the simulated user load in the orientation that ismost obviously unstable.8.1.2 Apparatus and Set-UpRefer to Fig. 1. Place sampleon a non-skid surface inclined at 10 in the orientation that isleast s
21、table. The sample shall rest on the supporting surfacewithout anchoring unless the installation instructions for themachine require that the sample be anchored to the floor. If this5Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.FIG. 1 Tilt
22、TestF2277 03 (2010)2is the case, then anchor the specimen per the manufacturersrecommendations. Determine how the user is placed on themachine to perform the exercise (that is, seating, standing, orprone) and then determine how the users body weight isdistributed onto the user support surfaces. For
23、the simulateduse test, a method of applying a steady state load equal to 100kg (220 lb) simulating the users weight and its distribution inthe vertical direction at the point(s) of user contact must beprovided. As an example, for a seated user, the user supportsurface shall be adjusted to the upperm
24、ost position (if adjust-able) and the center of gravity of the 100 kg (220 lb) load shallbe positioned approximately 300 mm (12 in.) above the usersupport surface. Possible methods of providing this loadinclude, but are not limited to, pneumatic cylinder(s) or deadweights.8.1.3 CalibrationUsing an a
25、ngle measuring instrumentaccurate to within 0.1, verify the non-skid surface is 10 60.5. Calibrate the load measurement apparatus to confirmaccuracy to within 620 N (4.5 lb) over entire 981 N (220 lb)range.8.1.4 ProcedureTest the sample as follows:8.1.4.1 With the sample machine (no user load applie
26、d)positioned on the tilt surface, verify that the sample does not tipover with the resistance means in the rest position.8.1.4.2 Using the aforementioned load apparatus, distributea vertical load equal to 100 kg (220 lb) 6 5 % in a non-impactmanner to the specimen where the user contacts the machine
27、during normal operation. (If only a portion of the users bodyis supported by the machine during operation, the 100 kg (220lb) simulated user weight shall be reduced by the appropriateamount.) Raise and support the lifting arms and weight stack tosimulate the furthest point in the range of travel as
28、encounteredduring normal operation of the machine by a user of 1.8 m (74in.) stature. Verify that the sample does not tip over.8.1.4.3 Repeat 8.1.4.1 and 8.1.4.2 with the sample orientedin any other directions of potential instability.8.1.5 Pass/Fail CriteriaIn none of the above test condi-tions sha
29、ll the sample tip over.8.1.6 Precision and BiasNo information is presentedabout either the precision or bias of test 8.1 for measuringstability since the test result is non-quantitative.8.2 Edge Sharpness:8.2.1 The purpose of this test is to verify that there are noedges in the accessible area that
30、would constitute a risk ofinjury. Where there is uncertainty, a sharp-edge tester asspecified by UL 1439 is to be employed.8.2.2 Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in 7.1.8.2.3 CalibrationCalibrate sharp-edge tester perUL 1439.8.2.4 ProcedureExamine the accessible areas by vi
31、sualand tactile means to ensure all parts are burr-free, rounded, orotherwise insufficiently sharp to constitute a risk of injury.Wherever there may be uncertainty as to the sharpness of anedge, use the edge tester and conduct the test per UL 1439.8.2.5 Pass/Fail CriteriaUse the pass/fail criteria o
32、fUL 1439 to determine if the sample passes this test.8.2.6 Precision and BiasNo information is presentedabout either the precision or bias of test 8.2 for evaluatingsharp edges since the test result is non-quantitative.8.3 Corner Sharpness:8.3.1 This test is a visual inspection of the sample to ensu
33、rethat all corners in the accessible areas are radiused or cham-fered.8.3.2 Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in 7.1.8.3.3 CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual inspec-tion only.8.3.4 ProcedureInspect all corners to verify that thecorners have been radiused or chamfered
34、.8.3.5 Pass/Fail CriteriaAll corners in the accessible areashall be radiused or chamfered.8.3.6 Precision and BiasNo information is presentedabout either the precision or bias of test 8.3 for evaluatingcorners since the test result is non-quantitative.8.4 Tube Ends and Non-Functional Holes:8.4.1 Thi
35、s test is a visual inspection of the unit to ensure thatall tube ends and non-functional holes in the accessible area areclosed off.8.4.2 Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in 7.1.8.4.3 CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual inspec-tion only.8.4.4 ProcedureInspect all tub
36、e ends and surfaces in theaccessible area to verify that the ends and non-functional holesare closed off by other components, caps, plugs, or covers. Seatadjustment holes are exempt from this test.8.4.5 Pass/Fail CriteriaAll tube ends in the accessiblearea shall be closed off or the EN 957-1 test pr
37、obe shall not beable to be inserted.8.4.6 Precision and BiasNo information is presentedabout either the precision or bias of test in 8.4 for evaluatingtube end closure since the test result is non-quantitative.8.5 Weight Stack Travel:8.5.1 This test is a visual inspection of the sample to ensurethat
38、 the weight stack travels freely along its guide means andreturns to its initial position after the displacing force has beenremoved.8.5.2 Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in 7.1.8.5.3 CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual inspec-tion only.8.5.4 ProcedureMove the lifti
39、ng arm through its range oftravel and verify that the weight stack moves along a guidemeans in a controlled manner and returns to its initial positionas the lifting arm is returned to its initial rest position.8.5.5 Pass/Fail CriteriaThe weight stack must begin andend the test in the same rest posit
40、ion and must not move unlessit is displaced intentionally by a lifting force applied to thelifting arm.8.5.6 Precision and BiasNo information is presentedabout either the precision or bias of test in 8.5 for evaluatingweight stack travel since the test result is non-quantitative.8.6 Weight Stack Sel
41、ector Pin Retention:F2277 03 (2010)38.6.1 This test is a visual and physical inspection of theweight stack selector pin to ensure that the design features aretention device and that it functions properly.8.6.2 Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in 7.1. Obtain instructions or
42、a descriptive explana-tion of the function of the weight stack selector pin from themanufacturer.8.6.3 CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual andfunction inspection only.8.6.4 ProcedureInspect the weight stack selector pin andensure that it features a retention device that will not allow thepin
43、to be removed from the weight stack unless it is intention-ally removed. Examples of retention devices include, but arenot limited to, spring activated detent balls or a physicaldeformation of the pin and comparable retention zone on theweight plate. The operation of the retention system shall besel
44、f-evident. Insert the weight stack selector pin into a weighton the weight stack and verify that the retention mechanismfunctions properly.8.6.5 Pass/Fail CriteriaWeight stack selector pins that donot have a retention means shall fail this test. Retentionmechanisms that do not function according to
45、the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer shall fail test.8.6.6 Precision and BiasNo information is presentedabout either the precision or bias of test in 8.6 for evaluatingweight stack selector pin design and function since the testresult is non-quantitative.8.7 Adjustment and Locking Mechanism
46、Function:8.7.1 This test is a visual and physical inspection of theadjustment or locking mechanisms, or both, used throughoutthe sample. The purpose is to ensure that the design preventsinadvertent disengagement, and that the adjustment or lockingmeans does not interfere with the users operation of
47、themachine.8.7.2 Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in 7.1. Obtain instructions or a descriptive explana-tion of the function of the adjustment or locking systems usedon the sample from the manufacturer.8.7.3 CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual andfunction inspection o
48、nly.8.7.4 ProcedureInspect the each adjustment or lockingpoint on the sample machine and ensure that it positively locksinto position and that it cannot be disengaged unless theretention system is intentionally deactivated. Examples ofpositive retention devices include, but are not limited to, sprin
49、gactivated pins, clamps, or eccentric assemblies. Examine andmake note of the positive retention system used.8.7.4.1 Perform the exercise as described in the operationinstructions and note the users body position relative to theadjustment or locking means. At no point during the usersrange of movement shall the adjustment or locking meanscontact the users body. During this observation consider theeffects of users of varying size or body make up. If in doubt,discuss the area of concern with the manufacturer.8.7.5 Pass/Fail Criter
