ASTM F2115-02

Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of parameters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jun-2002
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2115-01 - Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F2115-02a - Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2106-18 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3021-17 - Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 2115 – 02
Standard Specification for
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Motorized Treadmills
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2115; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The goal of this specification is to promote proper mechanical design and manufacturing practices
for motorized treadmills. Through these practices, this specification aims to assist designers and
manufacturers in producing functional, safe machines under proper operational conditions. The
equipment 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 if
the equipment is used improperly. The designers and manufacturers of treadmills should also consider
other standards including, but not limited to, those listed below. This specification does not apply to
treadmills designed for underwater use.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of param- 3.1 Definitions:
eters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills. 3.1.1 For treadmill terminology, see Fig. 1.
3.1.2 accessible areas, n—area accessible to the user or
2. Referenced Documents
third party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting
2.1 ASTM Standards:
up, grasping, or correcting pieces of equipment or position of
F 1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Facility the body. This does not include areas that are accessible during
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Safety Signage and Labels
the initial assembly.
F 2106 Test Method for Evaluating Design and Perfor- 3.1.3 adjustable incline system, n—components that allow
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mance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
the user to vary the angle of the moving surface relative to the
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2.2 UL Standards: floor.
UL 1647 Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
3.1.4 catch point, n—location at which edges, protrusions,
UL 961 Electric Hobby and Sports Equipment or surfaces allow a body part to become injured or clothing to
UL 1439 Test for Sharpness of Edges on Equipment
be damaged.
UL 2111 Thermal Protectors for Motors 3.1.5 consumer treadmill, n—treadmill intended exclu-
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2.3 European Standards:
sively for use by one person or a family unit in a home
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 1: General environment.
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
3.1.6 folding treadmill, n—a treadmill that is designed with
pr EN 957-6 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 6: Tread- some components that can be moved to allow a more compact,
mills, Additional Specific Safety Requirements and Test
nonusable storage position.
Methods
3.1.7 institutional treadmill, n—treadmill intended for use
by numerous persons in a commercial facility or institution as
opposed to home environment.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
3.1.8 intended use, n—operation in a manner consistent
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30 on
with use described in the owner’s manual.
Fitness Products.
Current edition approved June 10, 2002. Published September 2002. Originally 3.1.9 owner’s/user’s manual, n—documentation supplied
published as F 2115 – 01. Last previous edition F 2115 – 01.
and intended by the manufacturer to convey information to the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
owner/user about the treadmill.
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook,
IL 60062–2096.
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Available from CEN Management Centre, 36 rue de Stassart, B-1050, Brussels,
Belgium.
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F2115–02
FIG. 1 Treadmill Terminology
3.1.10 pinch point, n—location between two moving com- 3.2.6 foot rail, n—the area beside the moving surface
ponents or the location between a moving and fixed component intended for the user to stand on when mounting or dismount-
that, when entered, causes a portion of the body to become ing or during a pause.
entrapped.
3.2.7 handrail, n—the means that are provided for a user to
3.1.11 pull in point, n—the location between two moving enhance balance and stability by partially or totally supporting
components or the location between a moving and fixed the user’s weight with the user’s arms.
component that, when e
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