ASTM F2115-02b
(Specification)Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
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1.1 This specification covers the establishment of parameters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 2115 – 02b
Standard Specification for
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Motorized Treadmills
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2115; 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 (e) 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 3.1.4 catch point, n—location at which edges, protrusions,
or surfaces allow a body part to become injured or clothing to
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of param-
be damaged.
eters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
3.1.5 consumer treadmill, n—treadmill intended exclu-
2. Referenced Documents sively for use by one person or a family unit in a home
environment.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.6 folding treadmill, n—a treadmill that is designed with
F 1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Facility
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some components that can be moved to allow a more compact,
Safety Signage and Labels
nonusable storage position.
F 2106 Test Method for Evaluating Design and Perfor-
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3.1.7 institutional treadmill, n—treadmill intended for use
mance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
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by numerous persons in a commercial facility or institution as
2.2 UL Standards:
opposed to home environment.
UL 1647 Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
3.1.8 intended use, n—operation in a manner consistent
3. Terminology
with use described in the owner’s manual.
3.1.9 owner’s/user’s manual, n—documentation supplied
3.1 Definitions:
and intended by the manufacturer to convey information to the
3.1.1 For treadmill terminology, see Fig. 1.
owner/user about the treadmill.
3.1.2 accessible areas, n—area accessible to the user or
3.1.10 pinch point, n—location between two moving com-
third party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting
ponentsorthelocationbetweenamovingandfixedcomponent
up, grasping, or correcting pieces of equipment or position of
that, when entered, causes a portion of the body to become
the body.This does not include areas that are accessible during
entrapped.
the initial assembly.
3.1.11 pull in point, n—the location between two moving
3.1.3 adjustable incline system, n—components that allow
components or the location between a moving and fixed
the user to vary the angle of the moving surface relative to the
component that, when entered, causes a portion of the body to
floor.
be pulled into and trapped between the components.
3.1.12 shear point, n—location at which parts move past
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
one another, a fixed point, or belt/pulley interfaces, so as to
Equipment and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30on
cause a body part to become caught in a scissors action.
Fitness Products.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2002. Published February 2003. Originally 3.1.13 stop mechanism, n—the device on the treadmill that,
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 2115 – 02a.
when actuated, removes power from the system that drives the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
moving surface or initiates a controlled stop.
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook,
3.1.14 user support means, n—see hand rails.
IL 60062–2096.
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F2115–02b
FIG. 1 Treadmill Terminology
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.2.13 usable moving surface, n—the area of the moving
3.2.1 control panel, n—machine/user interface device for surface that is clear of any obstructions that would impede
controllingtheoperationofordisplayinginformationaboutthe normal foot motion including the portion of the stride prior to
operational state of the treadmill. initial foot fall and therefore accessible for normal use. Where
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