ASTM F3104-14

Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this document is to provide valid and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment assembled and maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications. Use of these test methods in conjunction with Specification F3105 is intended to maximize the reliability of the equipment’s design and reduce the risk of serious injury resulting from design deficiencies.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatus used for testing and evaluating Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment for compliance to Specification F3105. Both design and operational parameters will be evaluated. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced.  
1.2 Requirements—This equipment is to be tested in accordance with this test method or Test Methods F2571 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 Entrapment and pinch points,  
1.2.5 Weight disc retention,  
1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,  
1.2.7 Training weight post loading,  
1.2.8 Storage weight post loading,  
1.2.9 Stop height verification,  
1.2.10 Stop load drop test,  
1.2.11 Barbell hook dimensions,  
1.2.12 Catch hook load drop test,  
1.2.13 Barbell support/frame impact test,  
1.2.14 Intrinsic loading,  
1.2.15 Extrinsic loading,  
1.2.16 Endurance loading, and  
1.2.17 Documentation and warnings verification.  
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2014
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F3104 − 14 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength
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Training Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3104; 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
Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External Weight
Storage Equipment. Users of these machines must recognize, however, that conformance to a standard
will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving this equipment
involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is not maintained or used properly.
1. Scope 1.2.17 Documentation and warnings verification.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
used for testing and evaluating Externally Loaded Strength
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Weight Storage Equipment for compliance to Specification
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F3105. Both design and operational parameters will be evalu-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
ated. Where possible and applicable, accepted test methods
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 Requirements—This equipment is to be tested in accor-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dance with this test method or Test Methods F2571 for all of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the following parameters:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2.1 Stability,
1.2.2 Edge and corner sharpness,
2. Referenced Documents
1.2.3 Tube ends,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2.4 Entrapment and pinch points,
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.2.5 Weight disc retention,
cility Safety Signage and Labels
1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,
F2216 Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment
1.2.7 Training weight post loading,
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
1.2.8 Storage weight post loading,
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
1.2.9 Stop height verification,
F3105 SpecificationforExternallyLoadedStrengthTraining
1.2.10 Stop load drop test,
Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External
1.2.11 Barbell hook dimensions,
Weight Storage Equipment
1.2.12 Catch hook load drop test,
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1.2.13 Barbell support/frame impact test,
2.2 European Standards:
1.2.14 Intrinsic loading,
EN 957–1 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 1: General
1.2.15 Extrinsic loading,
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
1.2.16 Endurance loading, and
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014. Published February 2015. DOI: Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Avenue
10.1520/F3104-14. Marnix 17, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cen.eu.
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F3104 − 14
EN 957–2 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 2: Strength 8.1.2 Apparatus and Set-Up—Place sample on a non-skid
Training Equipment, Additional Specific Safety Require- surfaceinclinedat10°intheorientationthatisleaststable.The
ments and Test Methods
sample shall rest on the supporting surface without anchoring.
Determine how the user is placed oriented relative to the
3. Terminology
machine to perform the exercise (that is, seating, standing, or
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: prone) and then determine how the user’s body weight is
3.1.1 normal operation, n—the operation of
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