1、Designation: F3022 16Standard Test Method forEvaluating the Universal Design of Fitness Equipment forInclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations andImpairments1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3022; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year ofor
2、iginal 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 test method is to provide reliable and repea
3、table methods for the evaluation ofuniversally designed fitness equipment.The equipment user must recognize, however, that the standard alone will not necessarily preventinjuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,particularly if the equ
4、ipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users withphysical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to usingthis equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using theequipment properly a
5、nd without increasing the risk of serious injury.1. Scope1.1 This test method2specifies procedures and equipmentused for testing and evaluating the accessibility of fitnessequipment for compliance to Specification F3021 design pa-rameters. Where possible and applicable, accepted test meth-ods from o
6、ther recognized bodies will be used and referenced.In case of a conflict between this document and SpecificationF3021, Specification F3021 takes precedence.1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction withSpecification F3021.1.3 This standard is to be used as additional requirements toaddress t
7、he accessibility of the equipment for persons withdisabilities.NOTE 1Additional test methods applicable to specific pieces ofequipment, such as treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and strength equip-ment are currently under development.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestanda
8、rd. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.5 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-b
9、ility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias inASTM Test MethodsE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test MethodF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design an
10、d PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness EquipmentF3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-tations and Impairments3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions applicable to this standardsee Specification F3021.4. Sample Preparati
11、on4.1 Assemble and adjust the fitness equipment apparatus ona horizontal surface according to the manufacturers instruc-tions. Verify that assembled units are done so according to the1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitie
12、s and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originallyapproved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F3022 15. DOI:10.1520/F3022-16.2This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engin
13、eering 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 ASTMStandar
14、ds 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 o
15、n 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.1manufacturers instructions. Unless otherwise stated, the fit-ness equipment appara
16、tus must pass the following tests withoutadjustment from this initial condition.4.2 Any equipment with a removable/movable seat shall beset up with the seat in the non-moved position.4.3 The individual test methods will describe any variationsor modifications that are required to the test sample.5.
17、Test Methods and Procedures5.1 General Requirements:5.1.1 Access and Set Up:5.1.1.1 Access, Egress, and TransferThis test is a visualinspection of the sample to ensure that all access paths to thepiece of equipment, set in the start position, are not obstructedby the frame or other structural parts
18、of the equipment.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual inspectiononly.ProcedureInspect all access paths to verify that the pathis clear of any obstruction by the frame or other structuralparts.Pass/Fail CriteriaThe access p
19、ath shall conform to theclear space requirements of subsection 5.1.1.1 of SpecificationF3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.1 for evaluating accesssince the test result is non-quantitative.NOTE 2Performance tests to get on/off the equipm
20、ent from theperspective of a broad range of people with disabilities, including peopleusing wheelchairs or those who have functional limitations, sensorydeficits, cognitive impairments, visual, or hearing impairments, or acombination thereof, is suggested. One possible method would be to usetesters
21、with disabilities.5.1.1.2 Maximum Approach PositionsThis test is a visualinspection of the sample to ensure that access paths to the pieceof equipment, set in the start position, are available from asmany positions as possible (that is, front, rear, left, and right).Apparatus and Set UpThe sample sh
22、all be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual inspectiononly.ProcedureInspect access paths from the front, rear, left,and right of the equipment to verify that the path is clear of anyobstruction by the frame or other structural parts from as manypoints of access
23、as possible.Pass/Fail CriteriaEquipment must be accessible andshall avoid left/right bias as specified in the requirements ofsubsection 5.1.1.2 of Specification F3021. There is no pass/failcriteria.Precision and BiasEquipment must be accessible andshall avoid left/right bias as specified in the requ
24、irements ofsubsection 5.1.1.2 of Specification F3021. There is no pass/failcriteria.5.1.1.3 Step-On HeightThis test is a dimensional inspec-tion of the sample to ensure the dimensional compliance of thestep-on height.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4 in the neut
25、ral position with 0 %grade/zero incline.CalibrationVerify that the distance measuring equipmentis calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).ProcedureMeasure the height from the floor to the top ofthe highest portion of the step-on surface/frame or top of thetransfer surface (see Fig. 1).Pas
26、s/Fail CriteriaThe dimensions of the step-on heightshall conform to dimensional requirements of subsection5.1.1.3 of Specification F3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.3 for measuring step-onheight dimensions since the test result is non
27、-quantitative.FIG. 1 Maximum Step-on Height ExampleF3022 1625.1.1.4 Step-Over HeightThis test is a dimensional in-spection of the sample to ensure the dimensional compliance ofthe step-over height.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationVerify that the dist
28、ance measuring equipmentis calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).ProcedureLocate the part of the structure that must bestepped over in order to use the equipment. Measure thedistance from the floor to the top of the highest step-over pointof the frame (see Fig. 2).Pass/Fail CriteriaThe
29、dimensions of the step-over heightshall conform to dimensional requirements of subsection5.1.1.4 of Specification F3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.4 for measuringstep-over height dimensions since the test result is non-quantitative.5
30、.1.1.5 Integral Surface/Separate Step HeightThis test isa dimensional inspection of the sample to ensure the dimen-sional compliance of the step-on/step-over height, with theaddition of an integral surface or separate step.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4 with
31、an integral surface or separate stepintact.CalibrationVerify that the distance measuring equipmentis calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).ProcedureLocate the part of the structure that must bestepped on/over in order to use the equipment. Measure thedistance from the surface of the int
32、egral surface or separatestep to the top of the highest step-over point of the frame (see5.1.1.4).Pass/Fail CriteriaThe dimensions of the integral surfaceor separate step height shall conform to dimensional require-ments of subsection 5.1.1.5 of Specification F3021.Precision and BiasNo information i
33、s presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.5 for measuring integralsurface or separate step height dimensions since the test resultis non-quantitative.5.1.1.6 Integral Surface/Separate Step Length/Width/HeightThis test is a dimensional inspection of the sample toensure the dimension
34、al compliance of the integral surface andseparate step length, width, and height.FIG. 2 Maximum Step-over Height ExampleF3022 163Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4 with an integral surface or separate stepintact.CalibrationVerify that the distance measuring equip
35、mentis calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).ProcedureMeasure the height from the floor to the top ofthe stepping surface of the integral surface or separate step.Measure the length and width from the outer edge of thestepping surface lengthwise and the outer edge of the steppingsurface
36、 widthwise on the integral surface or separate step.Pass/Fail CriteriaThe dimensions of the integral surfaceor separate step length/width/height shall conform to dimen-sional requirements of subsection 5.1.1.6 of SpecificationF3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precis
37、ion or bias of test 5.1.1.6 for measuring integralsurface and separate step length, width, and height dimensionssince the test result is non-quantitative.5.1.1.7 Integral Surfaces/Separate StepsSignificant ColorValue ContrastPerform the color value measurement test in5.3.5.1.1.8 Intentional/Unintent
38、ional MovementThis test is aperformance and dimensional inspection of the sample toensure that separate steps do not unintentionally move duringuse and that they have appropriate mechanisms to facilitateintentional movement.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4 on c
39、arpet for testing the ease of movingthe step and on tile or similar flooring for testing for uninten-tional movement during use.CalibrationVerify that the force measuring equipment iscalibrated and accurate to within 0.5 N (0.1 lbf) over its entirerange.ProcedureCheck for skids or wheel lock mechani
40、sm.Step on/off the step on tile or similar flooring and visuallyinspect for unintentional movement during use. Pull the stepover carpet flooring and measure the pull force.Pass/Fail CriteriaThe step unintentional/intentionalmovement shall conform to performance requirements ofsubsection 5.1.1.8 of S
41、pecification F3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.8 for evaluating andmeasuring step unintentional/intentional movement since thetest result is non-quantitative.5.1.1.9 Seated Cardio Back SupportThis test is a visualinspection of the sam
42、ple to ensure that any seated cardioequipment has an integral back support.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationNo calibration required. Visual inspectiononly.ProcedureVerify that the seated cardio equipment has aback support intact.Pass/Fail CriteriaThe
43、 presence of the seated cardio backsupport shall conform to the requirements of subsection 5.1.1.9of Specification F3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.9 for seated cardio backsupport since the test result is non-quantitative.5.1.1.10 Wa
44、lk Through Structure Clear AreaThis test is aperformance inspection of the sample to ensure the dimen-sional compliance of walk through structure height.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationVerify that the distance measuring equipmentis calibrated and ac
45、curate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).ProcedureStep through the walk through area of theequipment. Make sure that there is adequate low structureheight to step through without impediment or obstruction.Measure the height from the floor to the highest part of thewalk through structure.Pass/Fail CriteriaT
46、he dimensions of the walk throughstructure area shall conform to dimensional requirements ofsubsection 5.1.1.10 of Specification F3021.Precision and BiasNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.10 for measuring walkthrough structure area dimensions since the test r
47、esult isnon-quantitative.5.1.1.11 Walk Through Transition Area BoxThis test is adimensional inspection of the sample to ensure the dimensionalcompliance of walk through structure area.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationVerify that the distance measurin
48、g equipmentis calibrated and accurate to within 1 mm (0.040 in.).ProcedureMeasure the height and width of the transitionarea (see Fig. 3).Pass/Fail CriteriaThe dimensions of the transition areabox shall conform to dimensional requirements of subsection5.1.1.11 of Specification F3021.Precision and Bi
49、asNo information is presented abouteither the precision or bias of test 5.1.1.11 for measuring thetransition area box dimension since the test result is non-quantitative.5.1.1.12 Recumbent Cardio Seat Forwards/BackwardsRangeThis test is a performance and dimensional inspectionof the sample to ensure the dimensional compliance of the seatforwards/backwards range.Apparatus and Set UpThe sample shall be set up asdescribed in Section 4.CalibrationVerify that the distance measuring equipmentis calibrated and accurate
