ASTM F2276-10(2015)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Fitness Equipment
Standard Specification for Fitness Equipment
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of fitness equipment intended for use by individuals age 12 and above. The design and construction requirements for the following are specified: (1) stability, (2) support, (3) edges, corners, and tube ends, and (4) moving parts in accessible areas such as rotating and reciprocating points. The equipment shall meet the guarding, enclosure, and spacing requirements specified for: (1) squeeze, shear, and crush points, (2) adjustment and locking means, (3) handgrips (integral, applied, and rotating) and foot support, (4) load development and transmitting components such as ropes, belts, chains, and other means, and chain or gear drives, and (5) intrinsic, extrinsic, and endurance loading. The documentation shall include the following: assembly instructions, list of equipment parts, operational instructions, and maintenance instructions. Adequate warnings or warning labels alerting users, third parties, and service personnel to hazards associated with use and service of the equipment shall be provided for consumer, commercial, and institutional fitness equipment. The requirements for site-specific labels and user weight restrictions are specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.9.
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an indoor setting or environment.
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F2276 − 10 (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Fitness Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2276; 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 stationary
fitness equipment. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufac-
turers in producing functional, safe products under proper operations. This standard specifies safety
requirements that are generally applicable to all stationary fitness equipment. For specific types of
fitness equipment, these requirements shall be supplemented or superseded by the requirements of
specific standards that have been issued to cover these specific types or groups of fitness products.
Where specific standards exist, this standard should be used in conjunction with the other standards.
Special care is required in applying this standard alone to equipment for which no specific standard
exists.
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.
1. Scope F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
cility Safety Signage and Labels
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design
2.2 ANSI Standards:
and manufacture of fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.9.
ANSI B29.1 Precision Power Transmission Roller Chains,
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an
Attachments and Sprockets
indoor setting or environment.
2.3 European Standards:
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment-Part 1: General
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3. Terminology
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
only.
3.1.1 accessible area, n—area accessible to the user or third
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting up,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
grasping, or adjusting of equipment or position of the body.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This area encompasses a region from
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the floor to a height of 1800 mm (71 in.) above the floor. This
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
does not include areas that are accessible during the initial
assembly.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2 applied handgrips, n—handgrip that is formed,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
molded, or attached to a support, component, or structure.
3.1.3 consumer fitness equipment, n—fitness equipment in-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
tended for use by one person or one family unit.
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.4 corner, n—intersection of three planes or surfaces on a
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally single component.
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2276 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/F2276-10R15.
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3.1.5 cycle, n—movement of a point or load from a starting component, that when entered causes a portion of the body to
position and back to the same starting position. The cycle being be pulled into and entrapped between the components.
executed through the full range of intended motion.
3.1.23 range of movement, n—space in which the user or
3.1.6 edge, n—intersection of two planes or surfaces on a part of the user is moving when using the machine in
single component. accordance to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
3.1.7 entrapment, n—area that captures and requires force in 3.1.24 resistance means, n—for the purpose of this
excess of one pound to remove the test finger in EN 957-1. specification, the device or system that, when varied by the
user, increases or decreases the force encountered by the user
3.1.8 extrinsic loads, n—all loads applied to the machine or
through the user means. For the purpose of the specification,
user means in addition to the users body weight.
such means include weights, pneumatic cylinders, or electronic
3.1.9 fitness equipment, n—mechanical device or hardware
systems and their controls.
designed for use in exercising specific or multiple muscles of
3.1.25 shear point, n—location at which parts move past
the body.
one another or past a fixed point in such a manner that, when
3.1.9.1 Discussion—Not to include toys used for recreation,
entered, causes a portion of the body to become entrapped in a
jump ropes, outdoor or indoor playground equipment or
scissors action between the components.
facilities, bicycles or other fitness soft goods such as gloves,
belts, apparel, balls, and so forth. 3.1.26 site specific label, n—label designed within the scope
of this specification and Specification F1749 which is affixed to
3.1.10 general warning label, n—label designed within the
a portion of the strength equipment and draws attention to a
scope of this specification and Specification F1749 which is
potential hazard in the immediate area of the label.
affixed to a portion of the fitness equipment and draws attention
to potential hazards associated with the use of that equipment. 3.1.27 stationary training equipment, n—equipment that is
used to exercise or to train muscles or muscle groups that does
3.1.11 guard, n—cover or enclosure that limits access to,
not travel or move across the ground as a unit during use.
without the use of tools, an otherwise accessible area.
3.1.28 third party, n—someone other than the user who is in
3.1.12 inaccessible area, n—area inaccessible to the user of
the immediate area of the fitness equipment when it is in use.
the machine but accessible to technicians or service personnel.
3.1.29 training envelope, n—maximum space in which the
3.1.13 institutional fitness equipment, n—fitness equipment
user and machine components traverse when the machine is
intended for use by numerous persons in a commercial or
operated in accordance with the instructions.
institutional facility, as opposed to home environment.
3.1.30 user weight (maximum), n—manufacturer defined
3.1.14 integral handgrips, n—handgrips that are created by,
weight of the exerciser that the equipment was designed to
coating, texturing or other means, the material of a component
safely accommodate.
or support structure.
3.1.15 intended use, n—use of the fitness equipment as
4. Design and Construction Requirements
described in the manual or as is readily apparent from the
4.1 Stability:
intended use as fitness equipment.
4.1.1 Fitness equipment shall be stable while in storage,
3.1.16 intrinsic loads, n—the loads applied to fitness equip-
unloaded, and in the intrinsically and extrinsically loaded use
ment due only to the user’s body weight.
conditions.
3.1.17 maximum specified load, n—maximum working load
4.2 Support:
for the machine as set by the manufacturer.
4.2.1 Fitness equipment shall support the user and any
3.1.18 maximum tension developed, n—maximum static
additional loads applied by the user in normal operation
tensile load experienced by a connector, fitting, rope, belt,
without breakage. Examples include: seats, foot rests,
chain, or other means, during use of the machine at the
backrests, etc.
maximum specified load for the machine including all extrinsic
4.3 Edges, Corners, and Tube Ends:
loads.
4.3.1 Edges—All edges in accessible areas shall be free of
3.1.19 owner’s/user’s manual, n—documentation supplied
burrs and sharp edges.
and intended by the manufacturer to convey information,
4.3.2 Corners—All corners in accessible areas shall be
including safety features and warnings, to the owner/user about
radiused or chamfered.
the equipment.
4.3.3 Tube Ends—Tube ends in the exposed accessible areas
3.1.20 pinch point, n—location between two moving com-
shall be closed off either by other components or by plugs.
ponents or the location between a moving and fixed component
Plugs shall remain in place during normal operation and
that, when entered, causes a portion of the body to become
storage.
entrapped.
4.4 Guarding and Entrapment in Accessible Areas:
3.1.21 pulley, n— component that guides ropes or belts and
4.4.1 General—Pinch, shear, and crush points in the acces-
redirects the forces of the rope or belt.
sible area as defined in 3.1.1, 3.1.20, and 3.1.25 shall be
3.1.22 pull in point, n—location between two moving avoided or guarded. In the event that the hazard can not be
components, or the location between a moving and a fixed removed or guarded, a site specific warning label shall be
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present alerting the user or third party to the presence of the 4.9.2 Applied Handgrips—Applied handgrips shall be of a
hazard. Guarding is not required if a minimum clearance material that reduces slippage and shall withstand an applied
between affected components of 60 mm (2.36 in.) can be force of 90 N (20.2 lb) without movement in the direction of
maintained. Exceptions to this requirement are as follows: the applied force.
4.9.3 Rotating Handgrips—Rotating handgrips shall be con-
4.4.1.1 Fingers—If during operation or adjustment of the
strained against lateral movement along their rotational axis
equipment the only portion of the body that could become
and be constructed of a material that reduces slippage.
entrapped is the fingers then the spacing between the affected
4.9.4 Foot Support—Bars or plates designed to support the
components shall be less than 9.5 mm (0.37 in.) or greater than
user’s feet during exercise shall be fitted with or be of a
25 mm (0.98 in.).
material or surface type or configuration that reduces slippage.
4.4.1.2 Third Party Access—If during the intended use of
the product, third party access to the affected area of the 4.10 Load Development and Transmitting Components:
machine is prevented by the user’s body placement or if the 4.10.1 Ropes, Belts, Chains, and Other Means—Including
user can immediately stop the movement of the affected all attachment devices (links, shackles, end fittings, and termi-
components then the spacing between the affected components nation means) shall not fail with a load equal to six times the
shall be at least 25 mm (0.98 in.). maximum static tension developed by the machine during
normal operation.
4.4.1.3 Component(s) Moving Past Fixed
4.10.2 Chain or Gear Drives—Chain or gear drives on
Component(s)—In general, the guidelines in the previous
fitness equipment shall be guarded in accordance with ANSI
sections shall be followed. However, if during the intended
B29.1.
operation or adjustment, a component moves past a fixed
component in such a manner that no shear or pinch points are
4.11 Electrical Components—Electrical components shall
created, then the spacing between the fixed component and the
be guarded to prevent inadvertent contact with hazardous
moving component shall be less than 9.5 mm (0.37 in.) or
electrical elements.
greater than 25 mm (0.98 in.).
5. Loading
4.4.1.4 Component Stops—Open and obvious stops for
5.1 Intrinsic Loading—All user supporting surfaces for
moving components are excluded.
consumer and institutional fitness equipment shall be able to
4.4.1.5 Chain or Gear Drives—Chain or gear drives on
withstand a single static load equal to a loading factor times the
fitness equipment shall be guarded in accordance with ANSI
greater of 135 kg (300 lb), or the maximum specified user
B29.1.
weight, as set forth by the manufacturer, at the point of user
4.5 Overheating—No external nonmetallic surface shall
contact without breakage. The loading factor stated above shall
achieve a temperature exceeding 85°C (185°F). No external
be 2.5 for consumer fitness equipment and 4 for institutional
metallic surface shall achieve a temperature exceeding 60°C
fitness equipment.
(140°F).
5.2 Extrinsic Loading—The fitness equipment and user
supports shall not break when loaded by a maximum specified
4.6 Control Panel—If it is intended for the user to vary the
function of the equipment during its intended use, then the user weight person and the maximum extrinsic load as speci-
fied by the manufacturer.
control panel shall be readily accessible by the user during the
equipment’s intended use. 5.2.1 The test load to be applied for 5.2 is specified by the
following equation:
4.7 Switches and Switch Actuation Mechanisms—For mo-
F 5 @W 11.5F # S (1)
torized fitness equipment, switches and switch actuation test p a
mechanisms for controlling the stop, pause, or end functions of
where:
the motorized system, shall function properly as follows:
F = the total reactionary load to be applied during the test,
test
4.7.1 Consumer Fitness Equipment—3 times/h × 5 h/week ×
expressed in kilograms or pounds depending on factor
52 weeks/year × 1 yr × a safety factor of 2 = 1560 actuations.
S and the values W and F ,
p a
4.7.2 Institutional Fitness Equipment—3 times/h × 50
F = the maximum user applied load at the point of user
a
h/week × 52 weeks/year × 3 years × 1 yr × a safety factor of
contact with the machine for the maximum capacity
2 = 46 800 actuations.
of the machine as stated by the manufacturer, ex-
pressed in kilograms or pounds,
4.8 Adjustment and Locking Means—All adjustment and
W = the proportionate amount of the user’s body weight
p
locking means shall function securely at all adjustment posi-
being applied to the
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Designation: F2276 − 10 F2276 − 10 (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Fitness Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2276; 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 stationary
fitness equipment. Through these specifications this standard aims to assist designers and manufac-
turers in producing functional, safe products under proper operations. This standard specifies safety
requirements that are generally applicable to all stationary fitness equipment. For specific types of
fitness equipment, these requirements shall be supplemented or superseded by the requirements of
specific standards that have been issued to cover these specific types or groups of fitness products.
Where specific standards exist, this standard should be used in conjunction with the other standards.
Special care is required in applying this standard alone to equipment for which no specific standard
exists.
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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of fitness equipment as defined in 3.1.9.
1.2 It is intended that these fitness products be used in an indoor setting or environment.
1.3 It is the intent of this specification to specify products for use by individuals age 13 and above.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI B29.1 Precision Power Transmission Roller Chains, Attachments and Sprockets
2.3 European Standards:
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment-Part 1: General Safety Requirements and Test Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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 Feb. 1, 2010Oct. 1, 2015. Published March 2010December 2015. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 as
F2276 – 09.F2276 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/F2276-10.10.1520/F2276-10R15.
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3.1.1 accessible area, n—area accessible to the user or third party when the equipment is in normal use, during setting up,
grasping, or adjusting of equipment or position of the body.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
This area encompasses a region from the floor to a height of 1800 mm (71 in.) above the floor. This does not include areas that
are accessible during the initial assembly.
3.1.2 applied handgrips, n—handgrip that is formed, molded, or attached to a support, component, or structure.
3.1.3 consumer fitness equipment, n—fitness equipment intended for use by one person or one family unit.
3.1.4 corner, n—intersection of three planes or surfaces on a single component.
3.1.5 cycle, n—movement of a point or load from a starting position and back to the same starting position. The cycle being
executed through the full range of intended motion.
3.1.6 edge, n—intersection of two planes or surfaces on a single component.
3.1.7 entrapment, n—area that captures and requires force in excess of one pound to remove the test finger in EN 957-1.
3.1.8 extrinsic loads, n—all loads applied to the machine or user means in addition to the users body weight.
3.1.9 fitness equipment, n—mechanical device or hardware designed for use in exercising specific or multiple muscles of the
body.
3.1.9.1 Discussion—
Not to include toys used for recreation, jump ropes, outdoor or indoor playground equipment or facilities, bicycles or other fitness
soft goods such as gloves, belts, apparel, balls, and so forth.
3.1.10 general warning label, n—label designed within the scope of this specification and Specification F1749 which is affixed
to a portion of the fitness equipment and draws attention to potential hazards associated with the use of that equipment.
3.1.11 guard, n—cover or enclosure that limits access to, without the use of tools, an otherwise accessible area.
3.1.12 inaccessible area, n—area inaccessible to the user of the machine but accessible to technicians or service personnel.
3.1.13 institutional fitness equipment, n—fitness equipment intended for use by numerous persons in a commercial or
institutional facility, as opposed to home environment.
3.1.14 integral handgrips, n—handgrips that are created by, coating, texturing or other means, the material of a component or
support structure.
3.1.15 intended use, n—use of the fitness equipment as described in the manual or as is readily apparent from the intended use
as fitness equipment.
3.1.16 intrinsic loads, n—the loads applied to fitness equipment due only to the user’s body weight.
3.1.17 maximum specified load, n—maximum working load for the machine as set by the manufacturer.
3.1.18 maximum tension developed, n—maximum static tensile load experienced by a connector, fitting, rope, belt, chain, or
other means, during use of the machine at the maximum specified load for the machine including all extrinsic loads.
3.1.19 owner’s/user’s manual, n—documentation supplied and intended by the manufacturer to convey information, including
safety features and warnings, to the owner/user about the equipment.
3.1.20 pinch point, n—location between two moving components or the location between a moving and fixed component that,
when entered, causes a portion of the body to become entrapped.
3.1.21 pulley, n— component that guides ropes or belts and redirects the forces of the rope or belt.
3.1.22 pull in point, n—location between two moving components, or the location between a moving and a fixed component,
that when entered causes a portion of the body to be pulled into and entrapped between the components.
3.1.23 range of movement, n—space in which the user or part of the user is moving when using the machine in accordance to
the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
3.1.24 resistance means, n—for the purpose of this specification, the device or system that, when varied by the user, increases
or decreases the force encountered by the user through the user means. For the purpose of the specification, such means include
weights, pneumatic cylinders, or electronic systems and their controls.
3.1.25 shear point, n—location at which parts move past one another or past a fixed point in such a manner that, when entered,
causes a portion of the body to become entrapped in a scissors action between the components.
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3.1.26 site specific label, n—label designed within the scope of this specification and Specification F1749 which is affixed to
a portion of the strength equipment and draws attention to a potential hazard in the immediate area of the label.
3.1.27 stationary training equipment, n—equipment that is used to exercise or to train muscles or muscle groups that does not
travel or move across the ground as a unit during use.
3.1.28 third party, n—someone other than the user who is in the immediate area of the fitness equipment when it is in use.
3.1.29 training envelope, n—maximum space in which the user and machine components traverse when the machine is operated
in accordance with the instructions.
3.1.30 user weight (maximum), n—manufacturer defined weight of the exerciser that the equipment was designed to safely
accommodate.
4. Design and Construction Requirements
4.1 Stability:
4.1.1 Fitness equipment shall be stable while in storage, unloaded, and in the intrinsically and extrinsically loaded use
conditions.
4.2 Support:
4.2.1 Fitness equipment shall support the user and any additional loads applied by the user in normal operation without
breakage. Examples include: seats, foot rests, backrests, etc.
4.3 Edges, Corners, and Tube Ends:
4.3.1 Edges—All edges in accessible areas shall be free of burrs and sharp edges.
4.3.2 Corners—All corners in accessible areas shall be radiused or chamfered.
4.3.3 Tube Ends—Tube ends in the exposed accessible areas shall be closed off either by other components or by plugs. Plugs
shall remain in place during normal operation and storage.
4.4 Guarding and Entrapment in Accessible Areas:
4.4.1 General—Pinch, shear, and crush points in the accessible area as defined in 3.1.1, 3.1.20, and 3.1.25 shall be avoided or
guarded. In the event that the hazard can not be removed or guarded, a site specific warning label shall be present alerting the user
or third party to the presence of the hazard. Guarding is not required if a minimum clearance between affected components of 60
mm (2.36 in.) can be maintained. Exceptions to this requirement are as follows:
4.4.1.1 Fingers—If during operation or adjustment of the equipment the only portion of the body that could become entrapped
is the fingers then the spacing between the affected components shall be less than 9.5 mm (0.37 in.) or greater than 25 mm (0.98
in.).
4.4.1.2 Third Party Access—If during the intended use of the product, third party access to the affected area of the machine is
prevented by the user’s body placement or if the user can immediately stop the movement of the affected components then the
spacing between the affected components shall be at least 25 mm (0.98 in.).
4.4.1.3 Component(s) Moving Past Fixed Component(s)—In general, the guidelines in the previous sections shall be followed.
However, if during the intended operation or adjustment, a component moves past a fixed component in such a manner that no
shear or pinch points are created, then the spacing between the fixed component and the moving component shall be less than 9.5
mm (0.37 in.) or greater than 25 mm (0.98 in.).
4.4.1.4 Component Stops—Open and obvious stops for moving components are excluded.
4.4.1.5 Chain or Gear Drives—Chain or gear drives on fitness equipment shall be guarded in accordance with ANSI B29.1.
4.5 Overheating—No external nonmetallic surface shall achieve a temperature exceeding 85°C (185°F). No external metallic
surface shall achieve a temperature exceeding 60°C (140°F).
4.6 Control Panel—If it is intended for the user to vary the function of the equipment during its intended use, then the control
panel shall be readily accessible by the user during the equipment’s intended use.
4.7 Switches and Switch Actuation Mechanisms—For motorized fitness equipment, switches and switch actuation mechanisms
for controlling the stop, pause, or end functions of the motorized system, shall function properly as follows:
4.7.1 Consumer Fitness Equipment—3 times/h × 5 h/week × 52 weeks/year × 1 yr × a safety factor of 2 = 1560 actuations.
4.7.2 Institutional Fitness Equipment—3 times/h × 50 h/week × 52 weeks/year × 3 years × 1 yr × a safety factor of 2 = 46 800
actuations.
4.8 Adjustment and Locking Means—All adjustment and locking means shall function securely at all adjustment positions. The
possibility of inadvertent disengagement shall be reduced by spring retention, clamps, or other means.
4.8.1 Adjustment knobs and levers shall not interfere with the user’s range of movement.
4.9 Handgrips/Foot Support:
4.9.1 Integral Handgrips—Integral handgrips, if required for proper use as defined by the manufacturer, shall be conspicuous
and shall reduce slippage during normal use.
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4.9.2 Applied Handgrips—Applied handgrips shall be of a material that reduces slippage and shall withstand an applied force
of 90 N (20.2 lb) without movement in the direction of the applied force.
4.9.3 Rotating Handgrips—Rotating handgrips shall be constrained against lateral movement along their rotational axis and be
constructed of a material that reduces slippage.
4.9.4 Foot Support—Bars or plates designed to support the user’s feet during exercise shall be fitted with or be of a material
or surface type or configuration that reduces slippage.
4.10 Load Development and Transmitting Components:
4.10.1 Ropes, Belts, Chains, and Other Means—Including all attachment devices (links, shackles, end fittings, and termination
means) shall not fail with a load equal to six times the maximum static tension developed by the machine during normal operation.
4.10.2 Chain or Gear Drives—Chain or gear drives on fitness equipment shall be guarded in accordance with ANSI B29.1.
4.11 Electrical Components—Electrical components shall be guarded to prevent inadvertent contact with hazardous electrical
elements.
5. Loading
5.1 Intrinsic Loading—All user supporting surfaces for consumer and institutional fitness equipment shall be able to withstand
a single static load equal to a loading factor times the greater of 135 kg (300 lb), or the maximum specified user weight, as set
forth by the manufacturer, at the point of user contact without breakage. The loading factor stated above shall be 2.5 for consumer
fitness equipment and 4 for institutional fitness equipment.
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