EN 957-7-1998 pdf download.Stationaxy training equipment. —Part 7: Rowing machines, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
This part of EN 957 qwelfies safety requirements for WWlfl niactitnes in a(khtion to the genenil safety requirefl)ents of EN 957-1 and should be read in ronjiuwtion with ii
This pail of EN 957 is applicable to statioruuy tFd1flHi equipment type rowing machines (type 7), hereinafter referred to as rowing machines, within classes S and II, an(l dass A regarding accuracy.
If accessories are provided with the rowing machine for the peilonnance of aklitionai exercises these are subject to the reqiürenients or EN 957-1 and any other s1xciflc nsluirenwnts or the appropriate pail or this staiidanl.
2 Normative references
This Eiuupean Standard incorporates by (lated or undated reference, provisions from oliier pul)licaIions. These nonnative references are died at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter.
For dated references, subsequent amendments to or flVL%lOflS of any of )Wse P11l)liCd3(HiS al)I)IY to this European Standani only when Incorporated in it by anwndnient or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies. EN 71-1, Sqfety of toys — Afedwn lea! and physical ,nvJpcrtes.
EN 5473, Sqfety of nuid.Im’ry — Human body nwnsuri’ments — Part & Anlh;up(muirie data.
EN 057-1:1996, Stalkmnry Ira inhiq equipment — Part I: General sqfrty rrqu irements and kst ,iu’thods.
3 DefInitions
For the ixuvoses of this standard, the definitions of EN 957-1 and the lillowuig apply
rowing niachine
statioruuy training equipment with a moving seat simulating a motion Like rowing (see FIgures 1 to 3)
4 Classification
EN 957-1:1996, clause 4. appLies.
5.2.2 7jyansmij’.sion elements and rotating parts ThrnsniLsson elenienis, falls and flywheels shall be protected so thai, when tested in accordance with 6.2. the test finger cuinot be trapped.
5.2.3 Temperature rise
When tested in accordance with 6.4, accessible hiarts of the rowing machine shall not have a temperature gn’ater than (iS C.
5.2.4 Seats
When tested in accordance with 6.3 and 6.1.4. the seat
shall not derail.
5.3 IntrInsic loading
When tested In a conlanee with 6.5:
– ith250kgforelIt arni
— with 300 kg for class S;
each piece of equipment shall withstand the test force without lwtng (leforined (or more than 1= 11100 for a simply supported beam and ,f = 1/150 for a cantilever beam (sec Figure 5).
After the test all parts of the equipiiwnt shall function according to the nianufaetunñ instructions for use. The seal WheCI.S or rollers should not. have excessive play and shall rotate freely.
5.4 handles
In rowing machines where the handle is connected to the machine by a flexible member (rope belts or chains), the amass of the handle without a flexible member shall nOt exceed 600 g.
Test in accordance with 6.1.5.
5.5 Foot supports and foot straps
For classes S and II, provisions shall be made for fastening the foot (foot stra*); for class S. the foot support or foot strap shall be adjustable for different foot sizes. Test in accordance with 6.1.4.
When tested In accordance with 6.6.1, each foot stnq) shall withstam
— in classhi: SOON; in class S: 1000 N;
tthout breakage.
When tested In accordance with 6.6.2, each foot
5.7 Stability
When iesti’d according w 6.8. the base of 11w rowing fliaclUfle shall not lift more than 10 mm.
5.8 Additional requirement for class A
The variation of the indicated or determined power P from the power input shall not exceed ±6 W up to 50 W afid ±jO%v.j5OW
Test Ill areonlanec with 6.9.
6 Test methods
6.1 (;(neral
6.1.1 IMnietudow1 check
6.1.2 IsuaI examination
6.1.3 Thctile exanaiiwtlon
6.1.4 Performance test
6.1.5 Ileighing test
6.2 TestIng of squeeze, shear and reciprocating points within (he accessible area and transmission elements and rotating parts Apparatus
— test finger probe H in accordance with EN 71-I for
classfl and
– test finger in accordance with EN 957-I: 1006, 6.5,
for (‘b.%S S.
Approach the test fingers from all sides to all moving pwts
IJetennine whether the test finger is trapped.
6.3 Test lug of seats
Apply a test force of 100 N for 1 mm to all directions of the seat
Check if the seat always remains attached to the rail.
6.4 Testing of temperature rise
Apparntii contact tilcniboIIwter with an accuracy of
±1 °C.
Operate the rowing machine for 20 mm at the following values
a) for speed-independent equipment:EN 957-7-1998 pdf download.