ASTM F2115-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the establishment of parameters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills. The treadmill shall be stable during intended use. Its edges in accessible areas shall be free of burrs and sharp edges and its corners in accessible areas shall be radiused or chamfered. Its tube ends in the exposed accessible areas shall be closed off either by other components or plugs, caps, or covers. In addition, the design of rotating parts shall avoid shear, pinch, or catch points by guarding, shielding, spacing, or other appropriate means. To reduce the risk of finger entrapment, the rear roller of the treadmill shall be designed or guarded. The guard or design shall function through the full range of inclination possible and through the full range of belt tension adjustment. Foot rails and handrails shall be present in all treadmills to facilitate user mounting and dismounting. Its moving surface shall be constructed to minimize foot slippage. The control panel for the operation of the treadmill shall be readily accessible by the user. The controls for a motorized treadmill shall incorporate a prominently labeled and user accessible stop switch. The stop switch causes the moving surface to decelerate and stop and stops the motion of any power-driven incline system. Stop mechanisms may include a push-button stop switch, a pull cord stop switch, an infrared beam switch, or other suitable means. Adequate warnings alerting users, third parties, and service personnel to hazards associated with treadmills shall be provided.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of parameters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
1.2 It is intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Test Methods F2106.
1.4 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to motorized treadmills.
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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F2115 −12 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Motorized Treadmills
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2115; 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 this specification is to promote proper mechanical design and manufacturing practices
for motorized treadmills. Through these practices, this specification aims to assist designers and
manufacturers in producing functional, safe machines under proper operational conditions. The
equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent injuries.
Like other physical activities, exercise involving treadmills involves the risk of injury, particularly if
theequipmentisusedimproperly.Thedesignersandmanufacturersoftreadmillsshouldalsoconsider
other standards including, but not limited to, those listed below. This specification does not apply to
treadmills designed for underwater use.
1. Scope F1749Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
cility Safety Signage and Labels
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of param-
F2106TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
eters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
1.2 It is intent of this specification to specify products for
F2276Specification for Fitness Equipment
use by individuals age 13 and above.
F2571TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-
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ficationF2276,TestMethodsF2571,andTestMethodsF2106.
2.2 UL Standards:
UL 1647Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
1.4 This standard takes precedence over Specification
F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to
3. Terminology
motorized treadmills.
3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
For terms not defined below, refer to Specification F2276.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2 For treadmill terminology, see Fig. 1.
only.
3.3 Definitions:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.3.1 adjustable incline system, n—components that allow
the user to vary the angle of the moving surface relative to the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- floor.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.3.2 catch point, n—location at which edges, protrusions,
or surfaces allow a body part to become injured or clothing to
2. Referenced Documents
be damaged.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.3.3 control panel, n—machine/user interface device for
controllingtheoperationofordisplayinginformationaboutthe
operational state of the treadmill.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
3.3.4 cycle, n—refers to one application of load to specifi-
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
cations required in the standard followed by removal of that
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally load.
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2115–05. DOI:
3.3.5 deck, n—componentthatsupportsthemovingsurface.
10.1520/F2115-12.
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FIG. 1Treadmill Terminology
3.3.6 folding treadmill, n—treadmill that is designed with 3.3.15.1 Discussion—Where no obstructions exist, the tan-
somecomponentsthatcanbemovedtoallowamorecompact, gency point of the roller and the belt is considered the end of
nonusable storage position. the usable surface.
3.3.7 foot rail, n—area beside the moving surface intended 3.3.16 user support means, n—see handrail.
for the user to stand on when mounting or dismounting or
4. Design Requirements
during a pause.
4.1 Stability—The treadmill shall be stable during intended
3.3.8 handrail, n—the means that are provided for a user to
use. It should
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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:F2115–05 Designation: F2115 – 12
Standard Specification for
1
Motorized Treadmills
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2115; 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 mechanical design and manufacturing practices
for motorized treadmills. Through these practices, this specification aims to assist designers and
manufacturers in producing functional, safe machines under proper operational conditions. The
equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent injuries.
Like other physical activities, exercise involving treadmills involves the risk of injury, particularly if
the equipment is used improperly.The designers and manufacturers of treadmills should also consider
other standards including, but not limited to, those listed below. This specification does not apply to
treadmills designed for underwater use.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of parameters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
1.2It is intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals age 12 and above.
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4
1.2 It is intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276, Test Methods F2571, and Test Methods F2106.
1.4 This standard takes precedence over Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to motorized
treadmills.
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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
F2106 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
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2.2 UL Standards:
UL 1647 Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
3. Terminology
3.1Definitions:
3.1.1For treadmill terminology, see
3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification. For terms not defined below, refer to Specification F2276.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30 on
Fitness Products.
Current edition approved Jan.March 1, 2005.2012. Published January 2005.April 2012. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20022005 as
F2115–02b.F2115 – 05. DOI: 10.1520/F2115-05.10.1520/F2115-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.2 For treadmill terminology, see Fig. 1.
3.1.2accessible areas, n—area accessible to the user or third party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting up,
grasping,orcorrectingpiecesofequipmentorpositionofthebody.Thisdoesnotincludeareasthatareaccessibleduringtheinitial
assembly.
3.1.3
3.3 Definitions:
3.3.1 adjustable incline system, n—components that allow the user to vary the angle of the moving surface relative to the floor.
3.1.4
3.3.2 catch point, n—location at which edges, protrusions, or surfaces allow a body part to become inju
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