ASTM F2106-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 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's specifications. Use of these test methods in conjunction with Specification F2115, Specification F2276, and Test Methods F2571 is intended to ensure 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 F2115. 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 F2115, Specification F2115 takes precedence.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Specification F2115.
1.3 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to motorized treadmills.
1.4 Requirements—A motorized treadmill is to be tested for all of the following parameters:
1.4.1 Stability,
1.4.2 Exterior design,
1.4.3 Endurance loading,
1.4.4 Static loading,
1.4.5 Adjustable incline system,
1.4.6 Controls,
1.4.7 Motorized drive system,
1.4.8 Folding treadmills,
1.4.9 Additional universal design requirements,
1.4.10 Documentation,
1.4.11 Marking, and
1.4.12 Warnings/Warning labels.
1.5 This test method2 contains additional requirements to address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with disabilities.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parenthesis are for information only.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2106 − 18 An American National Standard
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.Anumber 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.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries.Likeotherphysicalactivities,exerciseinvolvingfitnessequipmentinvolvestheriskofinjury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice or instruction from the fitness facility, or both, prior
to using this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from
using this equipment as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk
of injury.
1. Scope 1.4.5 Adjustable incline system,
1.4.6 Controls,
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and equipment
1.4.7 Motorized drive system,
used for testing and evaluating a motorized treadmill for
1.4.8 Folding treadmills,
compliance to Specification F2115. Both design and opera-
1.4.9 Additional universal design requirements,
tional parameters will be evaluated. Where possible and
1.4.10 Documentation,
applicable,acceptedtestmethodsfromotherrecognizedbodies
1.4.11 Marking, and
will be used and referenced. In case of a conflict between this
1.4.12 Warnings/Warning labels.
document and Specification F2115, Specification F2115 takes
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precedence. 1.5 This test method contains additional requirements to
address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with
disabilities.
Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Specification
F2115. 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values in parenthesis are for information only.
1.3 This standard takes precedence over Specification
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
motorized treadmills.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.4 Requirements—Amotorized treadmill is to be tested for
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
all of the following parameters:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4.1 Stability,
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.4.2 Exterior design,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.4.3 Endurance loading,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.4.4 Static loading,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1 Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and are the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
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CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2018.PublishedJuly2018.Originallyapproved This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research
in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2106–12. DOI: 10.1520/ CenteronRecTechthroughtheNationalInstituteonDisability,IndependentLiving,
F2106-18. and Rehabilitation Research grant #90RE5009-01-00.
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2. Referenced Documents 6.1.1 Apparatus and Set Up—Place treadmill on a nonskid
3 10° surface in the orientation that is least stable. A method of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
applying a steady state force equal to 1.0 × maximum user
F1749Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
weight in the vertical direction must be provided. Possible
cility Safety Signage and Labels
methods of providing force include, but are not limited to,
F2115Specific
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2106 − 12 F2106 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
1
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.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice or instruction from the fitness facility, or both, prior
to using this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from
using this equipment as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk
of injury.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and equipment used for testing and evaluating a motorized treadmill for compliance
to Specification F2115. 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
F2115, Specification F2115 takes precedence.
1.2 This test method is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Specification F2115.
1.3 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to motorized
treadmills.
1.4 Requirements—A motorized treadmill is to be tested for all of the following parameters:
1.4.1 Stability,
1.4.2 Exterior design,
1.4.3 Endurance,Endurance loading,
1.4.4 Static loading,
1.4.5 Overheating,
1.4.5 Adjustable incline system function,system,
1.4.6 User interface parameters,Controls,
1.4.7 Motorized drive system operation,system,
1.4.8 Folding treadmills,
1.4.9 Additional universal design requirements,
1.4.10 Documentation,
1.4.11 Warning label compliance, Marking, and
1.4.12 Documentation.Warnings/Warning labels.
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ThisThese test method ismethods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and isare the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012June 1, 2018. Published April 2012July 2018. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20102012 as
F2106 – 03 (2010).F2106 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2106-12.10.1520/F2106-18.
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1.5 This test method contains additional requirements to address the accessibility of the equipment for persons with disabilities.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parenthesis are for information only.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
F2115 Specification for Motorized Treadmills
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2277 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteri
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