ASTM F2810-15(2020)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Elliptical Trainers
Standard Specification for Elliptical Trainers
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of elliptical training equipment for use in an indoor environment or setting. It specifies fitness products for use only by an individual age 13 or older and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2811. The goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for elliptical training equipment so that the possibility of injury can be minimized when these products are used in accordance with the operational instructions. Equipment types covered by this specification are elliptical trainer with fixed handlebars (Type 1), elliptical trainer with moveable handlebars (Type 2), and elliptical trainer with moveable and fixed handlebars (Type 3). Design and construction requirements are for foot support (foot support loading), handlebars (handlebar loading), endurance, and adjustable guide systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of elliptical training equipment as defined in 3.1 for use in an indoor environment or setting.
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products for use only by an individual age 13 or older.
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2811. All specifications in this standard supersede those of Specification F2276 where applicable.
1.4 This specification2 established 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.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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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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: F2810 −15 (Reapproved 2020) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Elliptical Trainers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2810; 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 elliptical
training equipment. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufac-
turers 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. Like other physical activities, exercise involving fitness equipment involves the risk of injury,
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 properly and without increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
and manufacture of elliptical training equipment as defined in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1 for use in an indoor environment or setting.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
for use only by an individual age 13 or older.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
fication F2276 and Test Methods F2811. All specifications in
2. Referenced Documents
this standard supersede those of Specification F2276 where
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applicable.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.4 This specification established additional requirements
cility Safety Signage and Labels
not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user
F2811 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
independence by people with functional limitations or impair-
Characteristics of Elliptical Trainers
ments.
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
tations and Impairments
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions—The terms listed below are unique to this
specification. For terms not defined below, refer to Specifica-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports tions F2276 and F3021.
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.1 adjustable guide system, n—components that allow
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
the user to vary the angle or position of a guide surface.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2810 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/F2810-15R20.
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