ASTM F2115-05

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 12 and above.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2115-02b - Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM F2115-12 - Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F3021-17 - Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F2106-18 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F2115 – 05
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. 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 UL 1647 Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of param-
3. Terminology
eters for the design and manufacture of motorized treadmills.
3.1 Definitions:
1.2 It is intent of this specification to specify products for
3.1.1 For treadmill terminology, see Fig. 1.
use by individuals age 12 and above.
3.1.2 accessible areas, n—area accessible to the user or
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
third party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
up, grasping, or correcting pieces of equipment or position of
only.
the body.This does not include areas that are accessible during
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the initial assembly.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.3 adjustable incline system, n—components that allow
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the user to vary the angle of the moving surface relative to the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
floor.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.4 catch point, n—location at which edges, protrusions,
2. Referenced Documents or surfaces allow a body part to become injured or clothing to
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be damaged.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.5 consumer treadmill, n—treadmill intended exclu-
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness
sively for use by one person or a family unit in a home
Facility Safety Signage and Labels
environment.
F2106 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Perfor-
3.1.6 folding treadmill, n—treadmill that is designed with
mance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills
3 some components that can be moved to allow a more compact,
2.2 UL Standards:
nonusable storage position.
3.1.7 institutional treadmill, n—treadmill intended for use
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
by numerous persons in a commercial facility or institution as
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.30 on
opposed to home environment.
Fitness Products.
3.1.8 intended use, n—operation in a manner consistent
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2005. Published January 2005. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2115 – 02b. DOI:
with use described in the owner’s manual.
10.1520/F2115-05.
3.1.9 owner’s/user’s manual, n—documentation supplied
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F2115 – 05
FIG. 1 Treadmill Terminology
3.1.10 pinch point, n—location between two moving com- 3.2.7 handrail, n—the means that are provided for a user to
ponentsorthelocationbetweenamovingandfixedcomponent enhance balance and stability by partially or totally supporting
that, when entered, causes a portion of the body to become the user’s weight with the user’s arms.
entrapped. 3.2.8 motorized drive, n—system that causes motion in the
moving surface—utilizing a power source other than the user.
3.1.11 pull in
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