ASTM F2571-15(2020)

Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of these tests are to provide valid and repeatable methods for the evaluation of fitness equipment assembled and maintained according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Use of these test methods in conjunction with Specification F2276 is intended to maximize the reliability of fitness 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 fitness equipment for compliance to Specification F2276. 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 It is the intent of this standard to specify test methods for fitness products for use by individuals age 13 and above.  
1.3 Requirements—Fitness Equipment is to be tested for all of the following parameters:  
1.3.1 Stability.  
1.3.2 Edge and Corner Sharpness.  
1.3.3 Tube Ends and Holes.  
1.3.4 Function of Adjustments and Locking Mechanisms.  
1.3.5 Handgrip Design and Retention.  
1.3.6 Foot Supports.  
1.3.7 Load Development and Transmitting Systems.  
1.3.8 Chain and Gear Drive Design.  
1.3.9 Entrapment Zones and Guarding.  
1.3.10 Loading:
1.3.10.1 Intrinsic Loading.
1.3.10.2 Extrinsic Loading.
1.3.10.3 Handlebar Loading.
1.3.10.4 Endurance Loading.
(1) Seat frame endurance loading.  
1.3.11 Switch and switch actuation mechanism endurance.  
1.3.12 Electrical Guarding.  
1.3.13 Maximum Surface Temperature.  
1.3.14 Documentation and Warnings Verification.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2020
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F1749-15(2020) - Standard Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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: F2571 − 15 (Reapproved 2020) An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
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Fitness Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2571; 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 these tests is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of fitness
equipment. The equipment users must recognize, however, that conformance to a standard will not
necessarily prevent injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment
involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is not maintained or used properly.
1. Scope 1.3.13 Maximum Surface Temperature.
1.3.14 Documentation and Warnings Verification.
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatus
used for testing and evaluating fitness equipment for compli- 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
ance to Specification F2276. Both design and operational standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
parameters will be evaluated. Where possible and applicable,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
accepted test methods from other recognized bodies will be
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
used and referenced.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.2 Itistheintentofthisstandardtospecifytestmethodsfor
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
fitness products for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.3 Requirements—Fitness Equipment is to be tested for all
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
of the following parameters:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3.1 Stability.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.3.2 Edge and Corner Sharpness.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.3.3 Tube Ends and Holes.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.3.4 Function of Adjustments and Locking Mechanisms.
1.3.5 Handgrip Design and Retention.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3.6 Foot Supports.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3.7 Load Development and Transmitting Systems.
F1749Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.3.8 Chain and Gear Drive Design.
cility Safety Signage and Labels
1.3.9 Entrapment Zones and Guarding.
F2276Specification for Fitness Equipment
1.3.10 Loading:
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2.2 European Standards:
1.3.10.1 Intrinsic Loading.
EN 957-1Stationary Training Equipment - Part 1: General
1.3.10.2 Extrinsic Loading.
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
1.3.10.3 Handlebar Loading.
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2.3 UL Standards:
1.3.10.4 Endurance Loading.
UL1439StandardforSafetyTestforSharpnessofEdgeson
(1) Seat frame endurance loading.
Equipment
1.3.11 Switch and switch actuation mechanism endurance.
1.3.12 Electrical Guarding.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and are the direct responsibility the ASTM website.
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of Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products. Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), 36 rue de
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally Stassart, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cenorm.be.
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approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2571–15. DOI: Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 333 Pfingsten Rd.,
10.1520/F2571-15R20. Northbrook, IL 60062-2096, http://www.ul.com.
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