ASTM F2277-12
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment
Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of these test methods is to provide valid and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of selectorized strength equipment assembled and maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications. Use of these test methods in conjunction with Specification F2216 is intended to maximize the reliability of selectorized strength equipment 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 selectorized strength equipment for compliance to Specification F2216. 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—Selectorized strength equipment is to be tested in accordance with these test methods 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 Weight stack travel,
1.2.5 Weight stack selector pin retention,
1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,
1.2.7 Handgrip design and retention,
1.2.8 Assist mechanisms,
1.2.9 Foot supports,
1.2.10 Rope and belt systems:
1.2.10.1 Static load,
1.2.10.2 End fitting design,
1.2.11 Chain drive design,
1.2.12 Pulley design:
1.2.12.1 Rope pulley design,
1.2.12.2 Belt pulley design,
1.2.13 Entrapment zones,
1.2.14 Pull in points,
1.2.15 Weight stack enclosure design,
1.2.16 Loading and deflection:
1.2.16.1 Intrinsic loading and associated deflection,
1.2.16.2 Extrinsic loading and associated deflection,
1.2.16.3 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.
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Designation: F2277 − 12 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
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Selectorized Strength Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2277; 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
selectorized strength equipment. Users of these machines must recognize, however, that conformance
to a standard will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving
strength equipment involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is not maintained or used
properly.
1. Scope 1.2.15 Weight stack enclosure design,
1.2.16 Loading and deflection:
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatus
1.2.16.1 Intrinsic loading and associated deflection,
used for testing and evaluating selectorized strength equipment
1.2.16.2 Extrinsic loading and associated deflection,
for compliance to Specification F2216. Both design and
1.2.16.3 Endurance loading, and
operational parameters will be evaluated. Where possible and
1.2.17 Documentation and warnings verification.
applicable,acceptedtestmethodsfromotherrecognizedbodies
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
will be used and referenced.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2 Requirements—Selectorized strength equipment is to be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tested in accordance with these test methods or Test Methods
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F2571 for all of the following parameters:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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 Weight stack travel,
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.2.5 Weight stack selector pin retention,
cility Safety Signage and Labels
1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,
F2216 Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment
1.2.7 Handgrip design and retention,
F2571 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
1.2.8 Assist mechanisms,
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
1.2.9 Foot supports,
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1.2.10 Rope and belt systems:
2.2 European Standards:
1.2.10.1 Static load,
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 1: General
1.2.10.2 End fitting design,
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
1.2.11 Chain drive design,
1.2.12 Pulley design: 3. Terminology
1.2.12.1 Rope pulley design,
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2.12.2 Belt pulley design,
3.1.1 normal operation, n—the operation of the selectorized
1.2.13 Entrapment zones,
strength equipment as defined by the manufacturer.
1.2.14 Pull in points,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published March 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2277 – 03 (2010). AvailablefromCENManagementCentre,36ruedeStassart,B-1050,Brussels,
DOI: 10.1520/F2277-12. Belgium.
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4. Significance and Use adjusted and aligned properly. Unless otherwise stated, the
machinemustpassthetestswithoutadjustmentfromthisinitial
4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide valid
condition. Selectorized strength equipment shall be provided
and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of selectorized
with the largest weight stack offered by the manufacturer for
strength equipment assembled and maintained according to the
the model to be tested.
manufacturer’s specifications. Use of these test methods in
conjunction with Specification F2216 is intended to maximize 7.2 The individual test methods will describe any variations
the reliability of selectorized strength equipment design and or modifications that are required to the test sample.
reduce the risk of serious injury resulting from design defi-
ciencies. 8. Test Methods and Procedures
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F2277–03 (Reapproved 2010) Designation: F2277 – 12
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
1
Selectorized Strength Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2277; 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
selectorized strength equipment. Users of these machines must recognize, however, that conformance
to a standard will not necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving
strength equipment involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is not maintained or used
properly.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatus used for testing and evaluating selectorized strength equipment for
compliance to Specification F2216. 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—Selectorized strength equipment is to be tested for all of the following parameters: —Selectorized strength
equipment is to be tested in accordance with these test methods 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 Weight stack travel,
1.2.5 Weight stack selector pin retention,
1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,
1.2.7 Handgrip design and retention,
1.2.8 Assist mechanisms,
1.2.9 Foot supports,
1.2.10 Rope and belt systems:
1.2.10.1 Static load,
1.2.10.2 End fitting design,
1.2.11 Chain drive design,
1.2.12 Pulley design:
1.2.12.1 Rope pulley design,
1.2.12.2 Belt pulley design,
1.2.13 Entrapment zones,
1.2.14 Pull in points,
1.2.15 Weight stack enclosure design,
1.2.16 Loading and deflection:
1.2.16.1 Intrinsic loading and associated deflection,
1.2.16.2 Extrinsic loading and associated deflection,
1.2.16.3 Endurance loading, and
1.2.17 Documentation and warnings verification.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF08onSportsEquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.30onFitness
Products.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2277–03. DOI:
10.1520/F2277-03R10.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published March 2012. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2277 – 03 (2010). DOI:
10.1520/F2277-12.
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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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F963Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
F2216 Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
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2.2 European Standards:EN 957–1Stationary Training Equipment—Part 1: General Safety Requirements and Test Methods
EN 957–2Stationary Training Equipment—Part 2: Strength Training Equipment, Additional Specific Safety Requirements and
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Test Methods
2.3 UL Standard:
UL 1439UL Standard for Safety Tests for Sharpness of Edges on Equipment
2.4 ANSI Standard:
ANSI B29.1Precision Power Transmission Roller Chains, Attachments and Sprockets
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment—Part 1: General Safety Requirements and Test Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 normal operation, n—the operation of the selectorized strength equipment as defined by the manufacturer.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide valid and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of selectorized strength
equipmentass
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