1、Designation:F227712An American National StandardStandard Test Methods forEvaluating Design and Performance Characteristics ofSelectorized Strength Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2277;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adopti
2、on or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe goal of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for
3、 the evaluation ofselectorized strength equipment.Users of these machines must recognize,however,that conformanceto a standard will not necessarily prevent injuries.Like other physical activities,exercise involvingstrength equipment involves the risk of injury,particularly if the equipment is not ma
4、intained or usedproperly.1.Scope1.1 These test methods specify procedures and apparatusused for testing and evaluating selectorized strength equipmentfor compliance to Specification F2216.Both design andoperational parameters will be evaluated.Where possible andapplicable,accepted test methods from
5、other recognized bodieswill be used and referenced.1.2 RequirementsSelectorized strength equipment is to betested in accordance with these test methods or Test MethodsF2571 for all of the following parameters:1.2.1 Stability,1.2.2 Edge and corner sharpness,1.2.3 Tube ends,1.2.4 Weight stack travel,1
6、.2.5 Weight stack selector pin retention,1.2.6 Function of adjustments and locking mechanisms,1.2.7 Handgrip design and retention,1.2.8 Assist mechanisms,1.2.9 Foot supports,1.2.10 Rope and belt systems:1.2.10.1 Static load,1.2.10.2 End fitting design,1.2.11 Chain drive design,1.2.12 Pulley design:1
7、.2.12.1 Rope pulley design,1.2.12.2 Belt pulley design,1.2.13 Entrapment zones,1.2.14 Pull in points,1.2.15 Weight stack enclosure design,1.2.16 Loading and deflection:1.2.16.1 Intrinsic loading and associated deflection,1.2.16.2 Extrinsic loading and associated deflection,1.2.16.3 Endurance loading
8、,and1.2.17 Documentation and warnings verification.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of reg
9、ulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and LabelsF2216 Specification for Selectorized Strength EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitnes
10、s Equipment2.2 European Standards:3EN 957-1 Stationary Training EquipmentPart 1:GeneralSafety Requirements and Test Methods3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 normal operation,nthe operation of the selectorizedstrength equipment as defined by the manufacturer.1This
11、test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.Current edition approved March 1,2012.Published March 2012.Originallyapproved in 2003.Last previous edition approv
12、ed in 2010 as F2277 03(2010).DOI:10.1520/F2277-12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from
13、CEN Management Centre,36 rue de Stassart,B-1050,Brussels,Belgium.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide validand repeatable test methods for the evaluation
14、 of selectorizedstrength equipment assembled and maintained according to themanufacturers specifications.Use of these test methods inconjunction with Specification F2216 is intended to maximizethe reliability of selectorized strength equipment design andreduce the risk of serious injury resulting fr
15、om design defi-ciencies.5.Certification5.1 These test methods permit self-certification.It is recom-mended that each manufacturer employ an independent labo-ratory to evaluate and validate that their designs and testprocedures conform and comply to these test methods andSpecification F2216.6.Units o
16、f Measure6.1 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values in parentheses are for information only.7.Sample Preparation7.1 Assemble and adjust the selectorized strength equip-ment according to the manufacturers instructions.Removeupholstered pads from the sample.On machines that are fullyassembled,verify according to the manufacturers instructionsthat all components are functioning and that they have beenadjusted and aligned properly.Unless otherwise stated,themachin
