Life Fitness XT4 User Manual

XT4 Cross-trainer

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

This will help in setting up the equipment quickly

and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Class HB (Home): Domestic use. Not suitable for therapeutic purposes.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.

Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative. There are no user-serviceable parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.	Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.1	Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.2	Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
	Where to Place the Cross-trainer // How to Stabilize the Cross-trainer // Plug In the Cross-trainer
2	The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.1	The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2	Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.3	The Reading Rack and Water Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.	Correct Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.1	Mounting and dismounting the Cross-Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.2	Biomechanical Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
	General // Forward Motion – Total Body // Reverse Motion – Total Body // Braking Resistance
4	The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.1	Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.2	Setting Up and Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
	Selecting and Using Quick Start Manual Mode // Selecting a Workout // Entering	a Duration //
	Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level // Starting a Workout // Pausing a Workout //
	Resetting a Workout // Reviewing a Completed Workout // Understanding the Heart Rate Zone
	to Maximize Workout Benefits
4.3	Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5	Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.1	Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.2	Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.3	How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.4	Cross-trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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UNPACKING THE CROSS-TRAINER

1.Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS.

2.Carefully cut the tape securing the TOP FLAPS.

3.Fold the TOP FLAPS outward fully.

4.Remove the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY and PEDAL LEVER. Remove the CENTER STYROFOAM SPACER.

5.Remove all remaining components, parts bags, and styrofoam packaging until only the base unit remains.

6.Remove the OUTER SHIPPING SLEEVE.

7.With the help of another person, carefully lift the BASE UNIT from the SHIPPING CARTON. Remove the protective packaging from the unit

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ASSEMBLING THE CROSS-TRAINER

Tools required: Metric Socket set, Phillips Screwdriver, Metric Wrench set

1.Position the base unit near the desired location for use

(Refer to the "Getting Started" section of this manual for proper location). Locate and install the four LEVELER FEET

(A)into the front and rear STABILIZERS as shown.

2.With the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE (B) facing upward, lay the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY (C) on floor in front of BASE FRAME (D). Cut the wire tie securing the LOWER WIRE HARNESS (E) to the front of the BASE FRAME. Connect the UPPER WIRE HARNESS (F) to the LOWER WIRE HARNESS.

3.Position the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY (C) between the plates on the front of the BASE FRAME (D). Feed any excess wire harness into the BASE FRAME. Tilt the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY into an upright position. Align the holes on the plates with the holes on the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY. Secure the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY to the BASE FRAME using four 2-3/4" BOLTS (1), eight CAP WASHERS (2) (4 on each side) and four NUTS (3). Tighten until snug.

4.Using two 1" BOLTS (4), secure the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY (C) to the backside of the connector joint on the BASE FRAME (D). Tighten all the BOLTS securely. Install eight black PLASTIC COVER CAPS (5) over each 2-3/4" BOLT HEAD (1 & 4) and NUT (3).

5.Slide the tab of the UPRIGHT TUBE ANGLE BRACE (G) into the slot located near the base of the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY (C) and pivot the UPRIGHT TUBE ANGLE BRACE downward to met the BASE FRAME (D). Using two screws (6) secure the UPRIGHT TUBE ANGLE BRACE to the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY and BASE FRAME as shown.

6.Slide one LARGE FLAT WASHER (7) and one LARGE WAVE WASHER (8) onto the user right PIVOT SHAFT (H). Slide the WASHERS fully over the PIVOT SHAFT until seated against the pre-installed STOP RING.

7.Locate the user right ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY (J) (Marked with an “R”). With the top handgrip facing the front of the unit (as shown), slide the user right ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY onto the user right PIVOT SHAFT (H) until seated against the WASHERS (7 & 8). Secure the ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY to the PIVOT SHAFT using one FLAT WASHER (9), LOCK WASHER (10), and 1-1/4” HEX BOLT (11). Tighten the BOLT securely. Insert one ROCKER ARM END CAP (12) into the end of the ROCKER ARM SHAFT. Repeat the procedure for the user left ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY (K).

8.Locate the user right PEDAL LEVER (L) and PEDAL (M). Position the PEDAL above the PEDAL MOUNTING PLATE

(N)and secure the PEDAL using four SCREWS (13) and LOCK WASHERS (14). Tighten the SCREWS securely. Repeat for the user left PEDAL (O) and PEDAL LEVER (P).

9.Position the rear end of the user right PEDAL LEVER (L) near the user right REAR CLEVIS (Q). Position the end of the PEDAL LEVER between the clevis flanges. Align the holes and secure as shown using two CAP WASHERS (2), one 3 1/4" BOLT (15), one NUT (16) and two PLASTIC COVER CAPS (5). Tighten the BOLT and NUT securely.

10.Lift the front end of the user right PEDAL LEVER (L) to meet the user right ROCKER ARM CLEVIS (R). Secure the PEDAL LEVER to the ROCKER ARM CLEVIS using two CAP WASHERS (2), one 3 1/4" BOLT (15), one NUT (16) and two PLASTIC COVER CAPS (5). Tighten the BOLT and NUT securely. Repeat the procedure for the user left PEDAL LEVER (P) and ROCKER ARM CLEVIS (S).

11.Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE (T) over the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE (B) located at the top of the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY (C). Plug the CONNECTOR

(U)leading from the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE into the corresponding CONNECTOR in the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE. Make sure the connector snaps into place. Push excess wire harness into the opening of the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE.

12.Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE (T) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE (B) using four SCREWS (17). Tighten the screws securely.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch the wire harness when assembling the DISPLAY CONSOLE (T) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE (B).

13.Secure the WATER BOTTLE BRACKET (V) to the UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY (C) as shown using two SCREWS (18). Tighten the SCREWS securely. Insert the WATER BOTTLE

(W)into the WATER BOTTLE BRACKET.

14.Locate the REAR STABILIZER END CAPS (X). Insert one REAR STABILIZER END CAP into either end of the REAR STABILIZER.

15.Refer to the "Getting Started" section of this manual for proper location, stabilizing, and POWER ADAPTER instructions.

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