PREN 957-6 : DRAFT 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Squeeze and shear points within the
       accessible area
  5.3 Transmission elements and rotating parts
  5.4 Temperature rise
  5.5 Safety stop
  5.6 Immobilization method
  5.7 Stability
  5.8 Static loading
  5.9 Endurance
  5.10 Handrails
  5.11 Foot rails
  5.12 Running surface
  5.13 Acceleration
  5.14 Heart rate control
  5.15 Electrical safety
  5.16 Folding treadmills
  5.17 Additional classified requirements
  5.18 Marking
6 Test methods
  6.1 Testing of transmission elements and
       rotation parts
  6.2 Testing of temperature rise
  6.3 Testing of the safety stop
  6.4 Testing of the actuator(s)
  6.5 Testing of immobilization method
  6.6 Stability test
  6.7 Load testing
  6.8 Testing of endurance
  6.9 Testing of the running surface
  6.10 Testing of side handrails/front handlebar
  6.11 Testing of foot rails
  6.12 Testing for the acceleration
  6.13 Testing of the accuracy of time, speed and
       distance
7 Test report
8 Additional instructions for use
Bibliography

Specifies power driven and non-power/manually driven training equipment type treadmills (type 6) (hereafter referred to as treadmills) with the classes S, H and I and classes A, B and C regarding accuracy.