EN ISO 20957-9:2016 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 20957-9:2016 - Stationary training equipment - Part 9: Elliptical trainers, additional specific safety requirements and test methods - is the ISO/CEN standard that supplements the general safety rules of ISO 20957‑1 with requirements and test methods specific to elliptical trainers. It covers cardiovascular equipment that uses a closed‑pattern and/or reciprocating motion where the user’s feet remain on a footplatform (excluding steppers), and applies to devices used from a standing or seated position.

This EN ISO document (approved November 2016) aligns with the ISO 20957 series and was prepared by ISO/TC 83 and CEN/TC 136.

Key topics

The standard focuses on safety, classification and reproducible test methods for elliptical trainers. Major subject areas include:

• Scope & classification: Defines the equipment types and class categories (Class A/B/C) and the relationship to ISO 20957‑1.
• Safety requirements: Addresses hazards and protective measures such as:
  • Squeeze and shear points in accessible areas
  • Temperature rise of external parts
  • Handlebars (movable, non‑movable, seat handlebars)
  • Footplatforms including non‑slip surfaces and guards
  • Stability and endurance under intended loading
  • Seat systems where applicable
  • Additional instructions and warnings for users
• Test methods: Specifies reproducible tests and reporting, including:
  • Dimensional checks and visual examination
  • Performance and endurance testing (speed‑dependent and speed‑independent)
  • Testing of squeeze/shear points, temperature rise and intrinsic loading
  • Handlebar, stability, friction and power‑repeatability tests
  • Requirements for test reports and bibliography

Applications

EN ISO 20957-9:2016 is practical for:

• Manufacturers and product designers - to design elliptical trainers that meet recognized safety expectations and to validate prototypes.
• Compliance and safety engineers - to develop verification programs and produce test evidence.
• Independent test laboratories - to carry out endurance, stability and safety testing in a standardized way.
• Procurement teams and gym operators - to specify safer equipment and evaluate supplier conformity.
• Regulatory and standards bodies - to harmonize national requirements with CEN/ISO practice.

Using ISO 20957‑9 together with ISO 20957‑1 helps organizations demonstrate that elliptical trainers meet harmonized safety and test method expectations across Europe and internationally.

Related standards

• ISO 20957‑1 - General safety requirements and test methods for stationary training equipment
• Other parts of ISO 20957 series (treadmills, rowing machines, steppers, etc.) for equipment‑specific rules

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