1、Designation:F310514Standard Specification forExternally Loaded Strength Training Equipment,StrengthTraining Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3105;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption
2、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 this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practi
3、ces for externallyloaded strength training equipment,strength training benches and external weight storage equipment.Through these specifications,this specification aims to assist designers and manufactures in reducingthe possibility of injury when these products are used in accordance with the oper
4、ational instructions.The equipment user must recognize,however,that a standard alone will not necessarily preventinjuries.Like other physical activities,exercise involving externally loaded strength trainingequipment,strength training benches and external weight storage equipment involves the risk o
5、finjury,particularly if the equipment is used improperly or not properly maintained.In addition,userswith physical limitations should seek medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior tousing this equipment.Certain physical conditions or limitations may preclude some persons fromus
6、ing this equipment properly and without increasing the risk of serious injury.1.Scope1.1 This specification establishes parameters for the designand manufacture of externally loaded strength trainingequipment,strength training benches and external weightstorage equipment as defined in 3.1.1.2 It is
7、intended that these fitness products be used in anindoor setting or environment.1.3 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness productsfor use only by an individual age 13 and older.1.4 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-fication F2276,Test Methods F2571,and Test Methods
8、 F3104.1.5 This standard takes precedence over SpecificationF2276 and Test Methods F2571 in areas that are specific toExternally Loaded Strength Training Equipment,StrengthTraining Benches and External Weight Storage Equipment.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The value
9、s in parentheses are for information only.1.7 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 regulatory l
10、imitations 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 EquipmentF2276 Specification for Fitness EquipmentF2277 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Perf
11、ormanceCharacteristics of Selectorized Strength EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness EquipmentF3104 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Externally Loaded Strength TrainingEquipment,Strength Training Benches and E
12、xternalWeight Storage Equipment2.2 Federal Standard:3Department of Justice(DOJ)2010 Standard for AccessibleDesign,United States Department of Justice,Title II(28CFR 35)and Title III(28 CFR 36)1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and
13、Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.Current edition approved Sept.1,2014.Published February 2015.DOI:10.1520/F3105-14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Boo
14、k of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbo
15、r Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsThe terms listed below are unique to thisspecification.For terms not defined below,refer to Specifica-tion F2276.3.1.1 barbell,na long bar shaped device,usually made ofsteel or aluminum used for holding we
16、ight discs to performcertain exercises.Used in conjunction with certain benches andracks.3.1.2 break,vshall not separate from the structure or failto support the load for the intended function.3.1.3 catch,nrest or holder for an barbell,Smith press,orsled leg press carriage from which the user begins the exerciselift and returns the bar or sled to at the completion of theexercise.3.1.4 dumbbell,na device of fixed mass designed to begripped with one hand.Selectively variable dumbbells wherethe amo
