EN ISO 20957-8:2017

Stationary training equipment - Part 8: Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers - Additional specific safety requirements and test methods (ISO 20957-8:2017)

ISO 20957-8.2017 specifies safety requirements for stepper, stairclimber and climber machines (hereafter called training equipment) performed from either a standing or sitting position. The requirements are in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957‑1, with which ISO 20957-8.2017 is intended to be read in conjunction.
ISO 20957-8.2017 is applicable to stationary training equipment type stepper, stairclimber and climber training equipment, within classes S and H. Additional requirements are provided for accuracy class A.

Stationäre Trainingsgeräte - Teil 8: Stepper, Treppensteiggeräte und Climber - Zusätzliche besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 20957-8:2017)

Dieser Teil der ISO 20957 legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen für Stepper, Treppensteiggeräte und Climber-Geräte (im Folgenden Trainingsgeräte genannt) fest, die entweder aus einer stehenden oder sitzenden Position durchgeführt werden, zusätzlich zu den allgemeinen sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen nach ISO 20957 1 und sollte in Verbindung damit gelesen werden.
Dieser Teil der ISO 20957 gilt für stationäre Trainingsgeräte der Typen Stepper, Treppensteiggeräte und Climber-Trainingsgeräte innerhalb der Klassen S und H. Zusätzliche Anforderungen werden für die Genauigkeitsklasse A bereitgestellt.

Équipement d'entraînement fixe - Partie 8: Monte-escaliers, escalators et simulateurs d'escalade - Exigences spécifiques de sécurité et méthodes d'essai supplémentaires (ISO 20957-8:2017)

L'ISO 20957-8 :2017 spécifie les exigences de sécurité relatives aux monte-escaliers, escalators et simulateurs d'escalade (appelés ci-après « appareils d'entraînement ») utilisés en position debout ou assise. Ces exigences viennent compléter les exigences générales de sécurité de l'ISO 20957‑1, avec laquelle l'ISO 20957-8 :2017 est destiné à être lu conjointement.
L'ISO 20957-8 :2017 s'applique aux appareils d'entraînement fixes de type monte-escaliers, escalator et simulateur d'escalade des classes S et H. Des exigences supplémentaires sont fournies pour la classe de précision A.

Nepremična oprema za vadbo - 8. del: Steperji, tekoče stopnice in vzpenjalniki - Dodatne posebne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 20957-8:2017)

Ta dokument določa varnostne zahteve za stroje za steperje, tekoče stopnice in vzpenjalnike (v nadaljevanju »oprema za vadbo«), ki se uporabljajo stoje ali sede. Te zahteve so dodatne k splošnim varnostnim zahtevam standarda ISO 20957-1, v povezavi s katerimi je treba brati ta dokument.
Ta dokument se uporablja za nepremično opremo za vadbo, in sicer steperje, tekoče stopnice in vzpenjalnike, razredov S in H. Dodatne zahteve so navedene za razred natančnosti A.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Dec-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2018
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 136/WG 4 - Stationary training equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 06-Dec-2017
• Completion Date: 06-Dec-2017
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Mandate: M/506 - Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards for stationary training equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 20957-8:2018 - Stationary training equipment - Part 8: Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers - Additional specific safety requirements and test methods (ISO 20957-8:2017)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 957-8:1998 - Stationary training equipment - Part 8: Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers - Additional specific safety requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 13-Dec-2017

Overview

EN ISO 20957-8:2017 (ISO 20957-8:2017) defines additional specific safety requirements and test methods for stationary training equipment types: steppers, stairclimbers and climbers. It applies to machines used from a standing or sitting position and is intended to be read in conjunction with ISO 20957‑1 (the general safety requirements). The standard covers equipment within classes S and H, and includes extra provisions for accuracy class A machines.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard supplements ISO 20957‑1 by addressing hazards and performance aspects unique to steppers, stairclimbers and climbers. Major technical topics include:

• Classification and scope - definitions of stepper, stairclimber and climber types and applicable equipment classes (S, H).
• External construction & accessible surfaces - protection against squeeze and shear points and limits on surface temperatures.
• Intrinsic loading and structural integrity - design requirements to withstand operational loads.
• Handrails / handlebars - requirements for fixed and movable grips, seat handlebars and backrests.
• Footplatforms and stairs - anti-slip, geometry and clearance considerations for safe stepping on/off.
• Stopping systems - requirements for manual and automatic stopping to reduce entrapment risk.
• Endurance and freewheel - durability tests and behavior during power interruption or coasting.
• Accuracy class A - additional requirements and testing for high-accuracy measurement/functionality.
• Seated steppers - extra requirements for seats, handlebars and backrests.
• Test methods and reporting - dimensional checks, visual and tactile inspection, temperature testing, intrinsic loading tests, handrail and friction tests, endurance testing, stepping-on/off and stopping-system tests, plus a required test report format.

Practical applications and users

EN ISO 20957-8:2017 is practical for professionals involved in the design, manufacture, testing, certification and procurement of fitness equipment:

• Manufacturers and product designers - to ensure compliance and incorporate required safety features.
• Testing and certification laboratories - to perform the standardized test methods and prepare conformity reports.
• Regulatory bodies and procurement teams - to evaluate equipment safety for public and commercial facilities.
• Facility operators and fitness chains - to specify safe, compliant steppers and stairclimbers for gyms and rehabilitation settings.
• Safety engineers and risk assessors - for hazard analysis and verification against harmonized safety criteria.

Related standards

• ISO 20957-1 - General safety requirements for stationary training equipment (mandatory companion document).
• Supersedes: EN 957-8:1998 (earlier edition).

Keywords: EN ISO 20957-8:2017, ISO 20957-8:2017, stationary training equipment standard, stepper safety, stairclimber safety, climber equipment testing, fitness equipment safety, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Stationary training equipment - Part 8: Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers - Additional
specific safety requirements and test methods (ISO 20957-8:2017)
Stationäre Trainingsgeräte - Teil 8: Stepper, Treppensteiggeräte und Climber -
Zusätzliche besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO
20957-8:2017)
Équipement d'entraînement fixe - Partie 8: Monte-escaliers, escalators et simulateurs
d'escalade - Exigences spécifiques de sécurité et méthodes d'essai supplémentaires
(ISO 20957-8:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20957-8:2017
ICS:
97.220.30 Oprema za dvoranske športe Indoor sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 20957-8
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.30 Supersedes EN 957-8:1998
English Version
Stationary training equipment - Part 8: Steppers,
stairclimbers and climbers - Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods (ISO 20957-8:2017)
Équipement d'entraînement fixe - Partie 8: Monte- Stationäre Trainingsgeräte - Teil 8: Stepper,
escaliers, escalators et simulateurs d'escalade - Treppensteiggeräte und Climber - Zusätzliche
Exigences spécifiques de sécurité et méthodes d'essai besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
supplémentaires (ISO 20957-8:2017) Prüfverfahren (ISO 20957-8:2017)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 October 2017.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 20957-8:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports
and other recreational facilities and equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment” the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 957-8:1998.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 20957-8:2017 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 20957-8:2017 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20957-8
Second edition
2017-10
Stationary training equipment —
Part 8:
Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers
— Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods
Équipement d'entraînement fixe —
Partie 8: Monte-escaliers, escalators et simulateurs d'escalade —
Exigences spécifiques de sécurité et méthodes d'essai supplémentaires
Reference number
ISO 20957-8:2017(E)
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ISO 20957-8:2017(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 6
5 Safety requirements . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 External construction . 6
5.2.1 Additional requirements for squeeze and shear points within the
accessible area . 6
5.2.2 Temperature of accessible surfaces . 6
5.3 Intrinsic loading . 6
5.4 Handrails/handlebars . 6
5.5 Footplatforms and stairs . 7
5.5.1 Footplatforms . 7
5.5.2 Stairs . 7
5.6 Endurance . 7
5.7 Freewheel . 7
5.8 Additional requirement for class A . 7
5.9 Additional requirements for stairclimbers . 8
5.9.1 Stepping on and stepping off . 8
5.9.2 Manual stopping system . . . 8
5.9.3 Automatic stopping system to reduce the risk of entrapment . 8
5.10 Additional requirements for seated steppers . 8
5.10.1 Movable handlebars . 8
5.10.2 Non-movable handlebars . 8
5.10.3 Seat handlebars. 9
5.10.4 Seat backrest . 9
5.11 Additional instructions for use . 9
6 Test methods . 9
6.1 General . 9
6.1.1 Dimensional check . 9
6.1.2 Visual examination . 9
6.1.3 Tactile examination. 9
6.1.4 Performance test . 9
6.2 Testing of temperature of accessible surfaces . 9
6.3 Testing of intrinsic loading .10
6.3.1 General.10
6.3.2 Stepper or climber with independent action .10
6.3.3 Stepper or climber with dependent action .10
6.3.4 Stairclimber .10
6.4 Testing of handrails/handlebars .11
6.5 Testing of friction .11
6.6 Endurance testing.12
6.6.1 General.12
6.6.2 Endurance testing for stairclimbers .12
6.6.3 Endurance testing for steppers .12
6.7 Testing of the additional requirements for class A .12
6.8 Testing of stepping on and stepping off .13
6.9 Testing of stopping system and clearance between moving stairs and floor or structure .13
6.10 Testing for additional requirements for seated steppers .14
6.10.1 Movable handlebars .14
ISO 20957-8:2017(E)
6.10.2 Non-movable handlebars .14
6.10.3 Seat handlebars.14
6.10.4 Seat backrest .14
7 Test report .15
Bibliography .16
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ISO 20957-8:2017(E)
Foreword
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ISO 20957-8 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136, Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment, in collaboration with ISO
Technical Committee TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and equipment, in accordance with
the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 20957-8:2005), which has been
technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the Scope has been simplified;
— the formulation has been aligned to ISO 20957-1;
— Clause 5 has been specified and restructured;
— Clause 6 has been specified and restructured.
A list of all parts in the ISO 20957 series can be found on the ISO website.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 20957-8:2017(E)
Stationary training equipment —
Part 8:
Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers — Additional specific
safety requirements and test methods
1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements for stepper, stairclimber and climber machines (hereafter
called training equipment) performed from either a standing or sitting position. The requirements are
in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957-1, with which this document is intended to
be read in conjunction.
This document is applicable to stationary training equipment type stepper, stairclimber and climber
training equipment, within classes S and H. Additional requirements are provided for accuracy class A.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated refere
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