SIST EN 16630:2015

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VNXVQHPHWRGHStandortgebundene Fitnessgeräte im Außenbereich - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenModules fixes d'entraînement physique de plein air - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiPermanently installed outdoor fitness equipment - Safety requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16630:2015SIST EN 16630:2015en,fr,de01-junij-2015SIST EN 16630:2015SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 16630:2015



EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16630
April 2015 ICS 97.220.40 English Version
Permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
Modules fixes d'entraînement physique de plein air - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Standortgebundene Fitnessgeräte im Außenbereich - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 February 2015.
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EN 16630:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3 Introduction .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Safety requirements .8 4.1 General .8 4.2 Materials .8 4.2.1 General .8 4.2.2 Flammability .8 4.2.3 Timber and associated products .8 4.2.4 Metals .9 4.2.5 Rubbers and synthetics .9 4.2.6 Dangerous substances .9 4.3 Design and manufacture .9 4.3.1 General .9 4.3.2 Structural integrity . 10 4.3.3 Surface finish of accessible parts of equipment . 11 4.3.4 Tread surface . 12 4.3.5 Moving parts . 12 4.3.6 Entrapment . 13 4.3.7 Weights and resistance . 15 4.3.8 Adjustment and locking mechanisms . 15 4.3.9 Access/Egress . 15 4.3.10 Connections . 15 4.3.11 Consumable components . 15 4.3.12 Grasp and grip . 16 4.3.13 Ropes, belts, chains . 16 4.3.14 Spaces and areas. 17 4.3.15 Foundations . 22 5 Test methods . 23 5.1 General . 23 5.2 Test methods for entrapment . 23 5.2.1 General . 23 5.2.2 Test method for head and neck entrapment . 24 5.2.3 Test method for finger entrapment . 29 6 Test report . 31 7 Information for use . 32 7.1 Facilities . 32 7.2 Fitness equipment . 32 8 Marking . 32 9 Information to be provided by the manufacturer . 32 9.1 General . 32 9.2 Assembly/set-up . 33 9.3 Use . 33 9.4 Inspection and maintenance . 33 Bibliography . 35
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EN 16630:2015 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 16630:2015) has been prepared by 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 October 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2015. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. 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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 4 Introduction Outdoor fitness equipment is suitable for people who enjoy movement and want to actively engage themselves. The equipment should be designed to promote physical activity across a wide range of abilities. Such activities could include cardiovascular, strength, toning, balance, coordination and flexibility exercises. When drafting this European Standard, the difficulties have been recognized to address safety issues by age criteria alone, because the ability to handle risks is based on the individual users’ level of skill. Also, age groups other than the intended ones will almost certainly make use of the outdoor fitness equipment. Therefore, it was decided to recommend the use of the fitness equipment for youths and adults or users with an overall height greater than 1 400 mm and to specify safety requirements on this basis. This is necessary in order to produce a clear differentiation from playground equipment in accordance with the EN 1176 series. However, relevant requirements of this series have been taken into account wherever it was useful and possible. The requirements in this European Standard assume that all users of the fitness equipment are aware of the limits of their physical capacity and are able to use the equipment unassisted. Provided that the equipment is used as intended, i.e. in accordance with the exercise instructions attached to each individual piece of equipment, it is assumed that single or multiple body parts are moved and are not incorrectly strained.
As long as there is human interaction with moving equipment there is a residual risk that cannot be further mitigated in order to maintain the function. However, a slightly incorrect execution is considered not to cause severe health consequences for the user. In the case of improper use, bruises, sprains and occasional bone fractures caused (e.g. by falls) might have to be accepted. In correspondence with the available opportunities, it is advisable to offer introductory courses at regular intervals, in which trained experts explain the individual pieces of equipment, their handling and their possible effects on the body and mind. The design of outdoor fitness equipment is subject to constant development. Therefore, the design of particular types of equipment might not be specified in this European Standard, however the general requirements of this European Standard apply to all equipment. SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 5 1 Scope This European standard specifies general safety requirements for the manufacture, installation, inspection and maintenance of permanently installed, freely accessible outdoor fitness equipment. This standard does not cover electrically driven equipment, functional training facilities (typically with unrestrained weights) nor military style obstacle courses. The equipment is intended for youths and adults or users having an overall height greater than 1 400 mm to promote fitness by using the equipment to exercise. Equipment covered by this standard is not playground equipment for children (EN 1176 series), indoor stationary training equipment (EN 957 series) or free access multi-sports equipment (EN 15312) even if it meets the requirements of each of these standards.
NOTE
In this standard “permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment” is simply called “fitness equipment”. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 335-2:2006, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Definition of use classes — Part 2: Application to solid wood EN 350-2:1994, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Natural durability of solid wood — Part 2: Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of importance in Europe EN 351-1:2007, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Preservative-treated solid wood — Part 1: Classification of preservative penetration and retention EN 636, Plywood — Specifications EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving method EN 1176-1:2008, Playground equipment and surfacing — Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 1177, Impact attenuating playground surfacing — Determination of critical fall height ISO 1834, Short link chain for lifting purposes — General conditions of acceptance 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 user station location of a piece of fitness equipment which the user can occupy while standing, sitting, lying or hanging Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 1. 3.2 area of movement base area of movement space Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 1. SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 6 3.3 movement space space around the fitness equipment necessary for safe use Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 1. 3.4 training space space in, above or around the fitness equipment which the users of the equipment need to perform their exercises Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 1.
Key 1 movement space 2 training space
3 user station 4 overlapping training space (4.3.14.2) 5 area of movement Figure 1 — Spaces and area 3.5 damping combined effect of the supporting component(s) that moderates the speed at which the equipment can move and the reduction of shock effects at the outer positions of the equipment [SOURCE: EN 1176-6:2008, 3.11] SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 7 3.6 forced movement movement which the user can no longer stop in a self-determined way, by using their own strength, after the start of the movement 3.7 free height of fall greatest vertical distance between the user station and the horizontal surface lying directly underneath 3.8 grasp holding of the hand round part of the circumference of a support Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Grasp [SOURCE: EN 1176-1:2008, 3.16] 3.9 grip holding of the hand round the entire circumference of a support Note 1 to entry:
See Figure 3.
Figure 3 — Grip [SOURCE: EN 1176-1:2008, 3.15] 3.10 body support surface of the user station where the user stands, sits or lies 3.11 permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment permanently installed, freely accessible equipment upon or with which the intended users, unsupervised and without outside help, can operate with the aim of maintaining or improving their physical and intellectual abilities SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 8 3.12 tread surface area accommodating one foot or both feet and moved by or with the user 3.13 constrained posture physiologically unfavourable posture from which the user cannot free themselves without either outside help or without extreme difficultly or painful discomfort 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General Fitness equipment is not intended for installation in the immediate vicinity of children’s playgrounds in accordance with the EN 1176 series. If installed in connection with playground equipment, on playgrounds or similar installations, they shall be separated from general playing activities by an appropriate distance, fencing or other structural measures. 4.2 Materials 4.2.1 General Materials shall be selected and treated in such a way that the stability of the equipment manufactured from them is not affected before the next relevant maintenance inspection. Materials should be manufactured in a professional manner. NOTE The conditions relating to certain materials in this standard do not imply that other equivalent materials are unsuitable in the manufacture of fitness equipment. The selection of materials and their use shall be in accordance with the appropriate European Standards. Special attention shall be given to surface coatings to avoid the risk of toxicity. In the choice of a material or substance for fitness equipment, consideration shall be given to the eventual disposal of the material or substance in regard to any possible environmental toxic risks. 4.2.2 Flammability To prevent fire and similar dangers, materials known to produce surface flash shall not be used. 4.2.3 Timber and associated products Components from timber or timber products shall be designed in such a way that precipitation can drain or drip off freely and water accumulation is avoided. In cases of ground contact, one or more of the following methods shall be used: a) use of timber species with sufficient natural resistance in accordance with classes 1 and 2 of the natural durability classification given in EN 350-2:1994, 4.2.2; b) construction methods, e.g. post shoe; c) use of timber treated with wood preservatives in accordance with EN 351-1:2007, Figure A.1 and in accordance with Class 4 given in EN 335-2:2006, 4.4. All components made of timber and associated products, other than those conforming to a), that affect the stability of the structure and are in constant contact with the ground shall be treated in accordance with c). SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 9 When using metal fastenings, consideration should be given to the fact that if certain species of timber and wood preservatives are in contact with each other, they will accelerate corrosion of the metal parts. Plywood shall be suitable for outdoor use in accordance with EN 636. 4.2.4 Metals Metal parts shall be protected against atmospheric conditions and cathodic corrosion. Metals that produce toxic oxide coatings that scale or flake shall be protected by a non-toxic coating. 4.2.5 Rubbers and synthetics If, by maintenance, it is difficult to determine at what point a material becomes brittle, an indication of the time period after which the part or the equipment should be replaced shall be provided (see 9.4.3). All structural synthetic components shall be suitably protected to reduce influences of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen. If rubber is used in structural components, deterioration due to ozone should be taken into consideration
— either by using considerable material thicknesses, — or by leaving rubber parts visible for inspection. Consideration should be given to weathering of structural components through ultraviolet influences. 4.2.6 Dangerous substances Dangerous substances shall not be used in the manufacture of fitness equipment in such a way that they can cause adverse health effects to the user of the equipment. NOTE Attention is drawn to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 and its subsequent modifications. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, mercury compounds, coal tar oils. 4.3 Design and manufacture 4.3.1 General Fitness equipment shall be designed or set-up/assembled so that the intended use is/are easily identified by the user. It shall be considered during the planning and design of fitness equipment that such equipment should also be accessible for people with limited capabilities and should be useable in accordance with these capabilities. Fitness equipment shall be designed so that marginally incorrect executions of exercises do not lead to serious damage for the user.
When at rest the fitness equipment shall automatically adjust so that the equipment is ready for the following user. The equipment should be designed so that the user cannot attain a constrained posture.
Fitness equipment shall not permit the functions neck pressing (see Figure 4) and deadlifting (see Figure 5).
NOTE The aim of this requirement is to avoid excessive compression of the spinal column. SIST EN 16630:2015



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Figure 4 — Neck press
Figure 5 — Deadlift 4.3.2 Structural integrity Fitness equipment shall be permanently connected to the substrate on which it stands. For fitness equipment, the structural integrity shall be proved for the worst case of the intended combinations. Structural integrity, including stability, of the equipment shall be evaluated by one of the following methods: a) calculation on the basis of the applicable specifications in EN 1176-1:2008, Annex A and Annex B, except for Table A.1; Table 1 of this standard should be used instead; b) physical testing, in accordance with EN 1176-1:2008, Annex C (using weights in accordance with Table 1); c) combination of a) and b). SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 11 Table 1 — Calculation of loads caused by the users Number of users Mass of n users Dynamic factor Total vertical load of users Vertical load per user n nG dynC vtotF; vF;1
kg
N N 1 99 2 1 942 1 942 2 185 1,5 2 722 1 361 3 270 1,33 3 523 1 174 4 353 1,25 4 329 1 082 5 436 1,20 5 133 1 027 NOTE Values are rounded.
The loads resulting from users of fitness equipment shall be based on the formulae: 164nGnmnσ=×+×, nnCdyn+=1 where nG is the total mass of n user (kg); n is the numbers of users; m is the mean mass of the user; 1 is the standard deviation of the 1 user.
NOTE For free accessible fitness equipment the following values can be used: m
= 78 kg (This value is based on data from age 18–65 of adult men 50 percentile) 1
= 12,6 kg
4.3.3 Surface finish of accessible parts of equipment There shall be no protruding nails, protruding wire rope terminations, pointed or sharp-edged components. Wooden equipment shall be made of wood with a low susceptibility to splintering. The surface finish of equipment made of other materials (e.g. glass fibre) shall be non-splintering. Rough surfaces shall not present any risk of injury. All weld seams shall be smooth. Protruding bolt threads shall be permanently covered on all accessible parts of equipment (e.g. with dome headed nuts). Nuts and bolt heads that protrude less than 8 mm are permissible on inaccessible parts, provided that they are free from burrs. Corners, edges and protruding parts within the training space that protrude more than 8 mm, and which are not shielded by adjacent areas that are not more than 25 mm away from the end of the protruding part, shall SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 12 be rounded off. The minimum radius of the curve shall be 3 mm. Only edges that the user might hit while using the product need to be rounded. NOTE This requirement is intended to prevent injuries caused by unintentional contact with components. Figure 6 shows examples of protection for nuts and bolts and of permissible protruding parts. Dimensions in millimetres
a)
b) Figure 6 — Examples of protection and permissible protruding parts 4.3.4 Tread surface If the equipment is provided with a tread surface, this shall be equipped with a slip-resistant finish. Tread surfaces shall be designed so that liquid can drain off. A tread surface with a minimum width of 100 mm and minimum length of 300 mm shall be available per foot. Additionally, the tread surface shall provide at least a three-sided safeguard (at the front, left and right) that is a minimum of 10 mm high and extends over a length of 75 % of the side surface. This requirement is not applicable to rotary discs with a diameter of at least 320 mm. 4.3.5 Moving parts There shall be no crushing or shearing points for the user between moving and/or stationary parts of the equipment during use. The distance from moving parts to adjacent moving or fixed parts shall be either < 8 mm or ≥ 25 mm, if only the fingers are at risk. Otherwise, it shall be either < 8 mm or ≥ 60 mm.
Any trailing of pedalling equipment shall be reduced by technical means, e.g. braking, free wheel. For the following rotating parts, trailing shall be reduced by technical means: — rotary discs with open surfaces; SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 13 — rotary discs with hand grips. The distance between the bottom end of a moving part and the ground shall be at least 60 mm. If the vertically moving parts are found outside of the user’s field of view then the distance between vertically moving parts and the ground shall be at least 110 mm. For rotating user stations (e.g. rotary discs and rotating seats), a guideline of user direction and marking of the original position shall be conspicuous. End stops shall be dampened. Open end stops shall have a minimum diameter of 35 mm (see Figure 7). End stops in the head, hand or foot areas that are open during the exercise shall not be permissible.
Key 1
= open end stop Figure 7 — Example of open end stop Pulleys and similar parts shall be protected against body parts becoming entrapped. Rotating user stations shall not exceed a maximum deflection of 105° to the left and right from the body centre line respectively, during use while standing or sitting. Movement damping shall start from 90° and cease at the limit of deflection. For swinging movements, a movement limitation of < 55° from the vertical shall be available. 4.3.6 Entrapment 4.3.6.1 Entrapment of the head and neck Entrapment of the head and neck is not considered hazardous, if the lowest part of an accessible opening lies less than 600 mm above the ground surface. Accessible, completely bound openings shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.2.1 if the lowest part of an accessible opening lies more than 600 mm above the ground. Probes E or C shall thereby not fit through any of these openings, unless the large probe D fits through as well (see Figure 13). Partially bound and V-shaped openings shall be designed so that the opening is either not accessible or, if the opening is accessible at a position of 600 mm above the ground surface, it shall correspond to the following, depending on the angular orientation range (see Figure 16): SIST EN 16630:2015



EN 16630:2015 (E) 14 — Range 1: (template centre line ± 45° from vertical);
when the template apex contacts the base of the opening, the depth of the opening shall be less than the length of the template to the under-side of the shoulder section. — Range 2: (template centre line from horizontal to + 45°);
when the template apex contacts the base of the opening, the depth of the opening shall be less than the ‘A’ portion of the template. If the depth of the opening is greater than the ‘A’ portion of the template, all parts of the opening above the ‘A’ portion shall also allow insertion of the shoulder section of the template or probe D. — Range 3: No template test requirements. Test in accordance with 5.2.2.2. 4.3.6.2 Entrapment of fingers Fitness equipment shall be designed so that dangerous situations, including: — gaps in which fingers can be trapped while the remainder of the body is moving or continues in forced movement; — pipes with open ends; and — variable gaps, in which this type of entrapment can be encountered, are not created. Openings and holes which have a lower edge of more than 1 000 mm above the ground surface shall conform to the following requirements when tested in accordance with 5.2.3: a) the 8 mm finger probe shall not fit through the minimum cross-section of the opening and the profile of the opening shall
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