ASTM F2115-18
(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 the 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 This specification2 establishes additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 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.
1.8 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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Designation:F2115 −18 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
Thegoalofthisspecificationistopromoteproperdesignandmanufacturingpracticesformotorized
treadmills. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufacturers 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.Likeotherphysicalactivities,exerciseinvolvingfitnessequipmentinvolvestheriskofinjury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with
physical limitations should seek medical advice or instruction from the fitness facility, or both, 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 1.7 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 covers the establishment of param-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
eters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.2 It is the intent of this specification to specify products
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ficationF2276,TestMethodsF2571,andTestMethodsF2106.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.4 This standard takes precedence over Specification
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
F2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
motorized treadmills.
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2. Referenced Documents
1.5 This specification establishes additional requirements
not set forth in the referencedASTM standards for the design 3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user
F1749Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
independence by people with functional limitations or impair-
cility Safety Signage and Labels
ments.
F2106TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
F2276Specification for Fitness Equipment
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. F2571TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3021Specification 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 June 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2115–12. DOI:
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10.1520/F2115-18. 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 service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
CenteronRecTechthroughtheNationalInstituteonDisability,IndependentLiving, 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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FIG. 1Treadmill Terminology
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2.2 UL Standard: 3.3.7 foot rail, n—area beside the moving surface intended
UL 1647Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines for the user to stand on when mounting or dismounting or
during a pause.
3. Terminology
3.3.8 grippable surface, n—the area of the hand grips
3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification.
intendedbythemanufacturertobegraspedbytheuser’shands
For terms not defined below, refer to Specifications F2276 and
forbalance,stabi
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Designation: F2115 − 12 F2115 − 18 An American National Standard
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 design and manufacturing practices for motorized
treadmills. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufacturers in
reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in accordance with the operational
instructions.
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 fitness equipment 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.improperly or not properly maintained. In
addition, users with physical limitations should seek medical advice or instruction from the fitness
facility, or both, 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
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of parameters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
1.2 It is the 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.
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1.5 This specification establishes additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of
commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 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 March 1, 2012June 1, 2018. Published April 2012August 2018. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
F2115 – 05.F2115 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2115-12.10.1520/F2115-18.
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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.
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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
F2106 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Desi
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