Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of motorized treadmills assembled and maintained according to the manufacturer’specifications. Use of these test methods in conjunction with Specification F 2115 is intended to insure appropriate performance and reliability of a motorized treadmill and reduce the risk of serious injury from design deficiencies.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and equipment used for testing and evaluating a motorized treadmill for compliance to Specification F 2115. Both design and operational parameters will be evaluated. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this document and Specification F 2115, Specification F 2115 takes precedence.
1.2 Requirements—A motorized treadmill is to be tested for all of the following parameters:
1.2.1 Stability,
1.2.2 Exterior design,
1.2.3 Endurance,
1.2.4 Static loading,
1.2.5 Overheating,
1.2.6 Adjustable incline system function,
1.2.7 User interface parameters,
1.2.8 Motorized drive system operation,
1.2.9 Warning label compliance, and
1.2.10 Documentation.

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An American National Standard
Designation:F2106–03
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
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Motorized Treadmills
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2106; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The goal of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of
motorized treadmills. Users of the equipment must recognize that conformance to a standard will not
necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving a treadmill involves a
risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is not maintained or used properly.
1. Scope F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness
Facility Safety Signage and Labels
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and equipment
F2115 Specification for Motorized Treadmills
used for testing and evaluating a motorized treadmill for
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2.2 UL Standards:
compliance to Specification F2115. Both design and opera-
UL 1439 Test for Sharpness of Edges on Equipment
tional parameters will be evaluated. Where possible and
UL 1647 Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
applicable,acceptedtestmethodsfromotherrecognizedbodies
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2.3 European Standard:
will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 1: General
document and Specification F2115, Specification F2115 takes
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
precedence.
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2.4 ISO Standards:
1.2 Requirements—Amotorized treadmill is to be tested for
ISO 4649 Rubber—Determination of Abrasion Resistance
all of the following parameters:
Using a Rotating Cylindrical Drum Device
1.2.1 Stability,
ISO 5904 Gymnastic Equipment—Landing Mats and Sur-
1.2.2 Exterior design,
faces for Floor Exercises—Determination of Resistance to
1.2.3 Endurance,
Slipping
1.2.4 Static loading,
1.2.5 Overheating,
3. Terminology
1.2.6 Adjustable incline system function,
3.1 Definitions—For definitions applicable to this standard
1.2.7 User interface parameters,
see Specification F2115.
1.2.8 Motorized drive system operation,
1.2.9 Warning label compliance, and
4. Significance and Use
1.2.10 Documentation.
4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliable
and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of motorized
2. Referenced Documents
2 treadmills assembled and maintained according to the manu-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
facturer’s specifications. Use of these test methods in conjunc-
tion with Specification F2115 is intended to insure appropriate
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performanceandreliabilityofamotorizedtreadmillandreduce
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30
the risk of serious injury from design deficiencies.
on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published June 2003. Originally
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approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2106 – 02. DOI: Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333
10.1520/F2106-03. Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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F2106–03
5. Certification 9.1.1 Apparatus and Set Up—Place treadmill on a non-skid
10° surface in the orientation that is least stable. A method of
5.1 These test methods permit self-certification. It is recom-
applying a steady state force equal to 1.0 3 maximum user
mended that each manufacturer employ an independent labo-
weight in the vertical direction must be provided. Possible
ratory to evaluate and validate that their designs and test
methods of providing force include, but are not limited to,
procedures conform and comply with these test methods and
pneumatic cylinder(s) or dead weights.
Specification F2115.
9.1.2 Calibration—Using an angle measuring instrument
6. Units of Measure
accurate to within 0.1°, verify the nonskid surface is 10° 6
6.1 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 0.5°. Calibrate the load measureme
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