ASTM F2216-17

Standard Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes guidelines for the design and manufacture of selectorized strength equipment. It is the intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals age 12 and above. Selectorized strength training equipment shall be stable in the unloaded, intrinsically, and extrinsically loaded conditions. Tests for compliance to the general requirements will be conducted in accordance with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of selectorized strength training equipment as defined in 3.1.  
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an indoor setting or environment.  
1.3 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products for use only by individuals age 13 and older.  
1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Test Method F2277.  
1.5 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific or unique to selectorized strength training equipment.  
1.6 This specification2 establishes additional requirements for the design of commercial fitness equipment for use by people with functional limitations or impairments.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.8 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.  
1.9 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2017
• ICS: 17.020 - Metrology and measurement in general
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2216-12 - Standard Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2017
• Replaced By: ASTM F2216-17a - Standard Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F3105-20 - Standard Specification for Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2277-17a - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F3104-21 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Externally Loaded Strength Training Equipment, Strength Training Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2216 −17 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Selectorized Strength Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2216; 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 this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for
selectorized strength training equipment.Through these specifications, this specification aims to assist
designers and manufactures in reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in
accordance with the operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving selectorized strength training equipment
involvestheriskofinjury,particularlyiftheequipmentisusedimproperlyornotproperlymaintained.
Inaddition,userswithphysicallimitationsshouldseekmedicaladviceandinstructionfromthefitness
facility 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 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and manufacture of selectorized strength training equipment as
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
defined in 3.1.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
indoor setting or environment.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products
for use only by individuals age 13 and older. Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
fication F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Test Method F2277.
1.5 This standard takes precedence over Specification
2. Referenced Documents
F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific or
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
unique to selectorized strength training equipment.
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
2
1.6 This specification establishes additional requirements
cility Safety Signage and Labels
for the design of commercial fitness equipment for use by
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
people with functional limitations or impairments.
F2277 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. F2571 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
tations and Impairments
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originally
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2216 – 12. DOI:
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10.1520/F2216-17. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
and Rehabilitation Research grant #90RE5009-01-00. the ASTM website.
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3. Terminology 4.1.3 Starting Position Assist—If the user cannot (after
adjusting the machine according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
3.1 Definitions:
tions) attain the loaded starting position for the machine, then
3.1.1 assist means, n—mechanism that the user engages on
the machine shall be provided with an assist means.
the machine to assist them in g
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Designation: F2216 − 12 F2216 − 17 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Selectorized Strength Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2216; 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 this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for
selectorized strength training equipment. Through these specifications, this specification aims to assist
designers and manufactures in reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in
accordance with the operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving selectorized strength training 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 and instruction from the fitness
facility prior to using this equipment. Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some
persons from using this equipment properly and without increasing as intended by the manufacturer,
and using this equipment may increase the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of selectorized strength training equipment as
defined in 3.1.
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an indoor setting or environment.
1.3 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products for use only by individuals age 13 and older.
1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Test Method F2277.
1.5 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific or unique to
selectorized strength training equipment.
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1.6 This specification establishes additional requirements for the design of commercial fitness equipment for use by people
with functional limitations or impairments.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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.
1.9 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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012April 1, 2017. Published March 2012September 2017. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20052012
as F2216 – 05.F2216 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2216-12.10.1520/F2216-17.
2
This work was funded, in part, by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on RecTech through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and
Rehabilitation Research grant #90RE5009-01-00.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F2216 − 17
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2277 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive U
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