Standard Specification for Fitness Equipment

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of fitness equipment intended for use by individuals age 12 and above. The design and construction requirements for the following are specified: (1) stability, (2) support, (3) edges, corners, and tube ends, and (4) moving parts in accessible areas such as rotating and reciprocating points. The equipment shall meet the guarding, enclosure, and spacing requirements specified for: (1) squeeze, shear, and crush points, (2) adjustment and locking means, (3) handgrips (integral, applied, and rotating) and foot support, (4) load development and transmitting components such as ropes, belts, chains, and other means, and chain or gear drives, and (5) intrinsic, extrinsic, and endurance loading. The documentation shall include the following: assembly instructions, list of equipment parts, operational instructions, and maintenance instructions. Adequate warnings or warning labels alerting users, third parties, and service personnel to hazards associated with use and service of the equipment shall be provided for consumer, commercial, and institutional fitness equipment. The requirements for site-specific labels and user weight restrictions are specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.9.  
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 specification to specify products for use by individuals age 13 and above.  
1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Test Methods F2571.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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: F2276 − 23 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Fitness Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2276; 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 stationary
fitness equipment. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufac-
turers in producing functional, safe products under proper operations. This standard specifies safety
requirements that are generally applicable to all stationary fitness equipment. For specific types of
fitness equipment, these requirements shall be supplemented or superseded by the requirements of
specific standards that have been issued to cover these specific types or groups of fitness products.
Where specific standards exist, this standard should be used in conjunction with the other standards.
Special care is required in applying this standard alone to equipment for which no specific standard
exists.
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.
1. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
and manufacture of fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.9.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
indoor setting or environment.
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products
cility Safety Signage and Labels
for use by individuals age 13 and above.
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Test
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
Methods F2571.
ANSI B29.1 Precision Power Transmission Roller Chains,
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Attachments and Sprockets
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
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2.3 European Standards:
only.
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment-Part 1: General
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 accessible area, n—area accessible to the user or third
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting up,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
grasping, or adjusting of equipment or position of the body.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of the ASTM website.
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Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2276 – 10 (2015). Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), 36 rue de
DOI: 10.1520/F2276-23. Stassart, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cenorm.be.
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3.1.1.1 Discussion—This area encompasses a region from 3.1.19 owner’s/user’s manual, n—documentation supplied
the floor to a height of 1800 mm (71 in.) above the floor. This and intended by the manufacturer to convey informa
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM 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.
Designation: F2276 − 10 (Reapproved 2015) F2276 − 23 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Fitness Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2276; 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 stationary
fitness equipment. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufac-
turers in producing functional, safe products under proper operations. This standard specifies safety
requirements that are generally applicable to all stationary fitness equipment. For specific types of
fitness equipment, these requirements shall be supplemented or superseded by the requirements of
specific standards that have been issued to cover these specific types or groups of fitness products.
Where specific standards exist, this standard should be used in conjunction with the other standards.
Special care is required in applying this standard alone to equipment for which no specific standard
exists.
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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.9.
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 specification to specify products for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Test Methods F2571.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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 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 Oct. 1, 2015Aug. 1, 2023. Published December 2015September 2023. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20102015
as F2276 – 10.F2276 – 10 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/F2276-10R15.10.1520/F2276-23.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI B29.1 Precision Power Transmission Roller Chains, Attachments and Sprockets
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2.3 European Standards:
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 accessible area, n—area accessible to the user or third party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting up,
grasping, or adjusting of equipment or position of the body.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
This area encompasses a region from the floor to a height of 1800 mm (71 in.) above the floor. This does not include areas that
are accessible during the initial assembly.
3.1.2 applied handgrips, n—handgrip that is formed, molded, or attached to a support, component, or structure.
3.1.3 consumer fitness equipment, n—fitness equipment intended for use by one person or one family unit.
3.1.4 corner, n—intersection of three planes or surfaces on a single component.
3.1.5 cycle, n—movement of a po
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