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Hammer Strength MTS Owners Manual
1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to read the owner’s manual, warning labels and instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment.
It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to its use.
LIFE FITNESS recommends that all commercial fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended that the equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner. The extent of control is at the discretion of the owner.
PROPER USAGE
1.Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that weight stack machines as well as any other LIFE FITNESS equipment are used properly to avoid injury.
2.Keep hands and feet clear at all times from moving parts to avoid injury.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
1.DO NOT use any equipment that is damaged and or has worn or broken parts. Use only replacement parts supplied by LIFE FITNESS.
2.MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES: Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain important information. If unreadable or missing, contact LIFE FITNESS for a replacement.
3.SECURING EQUIPMENT: All equipment MUST be secured to a solid, level surface and eliminate rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor.
4.MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT: Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well as keeping your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.
5.Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so. LIFE FITNESS will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the field if proper arrangements are made.
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SPECIFIC OPERATING WARNINGS
1.Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear.
2.Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.
3.Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain).
4.Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing while using equipment. It is also recommended to have users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.
5.Fully insert weight selector pins. Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly. Never pin the weight stack in an elevated position. Never remove selector pin if any weights are suspended. Never attempt to release jammed weights or parts.
6.When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of motion limiter, foothold pad or any other type of adjuster, make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in the hole to avoid injury.
7.It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the proper operating procedures of all LIFE FITNESS equipment.
8.Keep children away from selectorized strength equipment. Parent or others supervising children must provide close supervision of children if the equipment is used in the presence of children.
9.Never use dumbbells or other means to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use only those means provided by LIFE FITNESS.
10.UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, ASK FOR CLARIFICATION FROM LIFE FITNESS PERSONNEL.
11.Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
12.Do not exceed maximum user weight – 300 lbs.
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WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (.Product.) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship to the original purchaser for the specific items and duration listed:
•10 years on structural frame
•5 years on pillow blocks
•5 years on pulleys
•5 years on weight plates
•5 years on guide rods
•1 year on bearings
•1 year on grips
•1 year on cables and belts (if so equipped)
•1 year for rust or corrosion of structural frame. Scratches or scrapes where the subsurface of the unit has been exposed must have been properly repaired by the customer.
•90 days on upholstery and any items not specified.
Life Fitness will ship to you at our expense, any repair parts covered by the warranty as stated. If the Product is deemed not repairable by Life Fitness authorized personnel, we reserve the right to replace any or all of the Product at our option within the stated warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, negligence, improper assembly or installation, debris resulting from any construction activities in the Products location, alterations or modifications without written authorization by Life Fitness, or by failure on your part to use, operate, and maintain the Product as set out in your Operation Manual (.Manual.). All terms of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the continental borders of North America (excluding Hawaii) and are then subject to the terms provided by that country’s authorized Life Fitness Representative.
TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE
If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, We, Life Fitness, will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the first year. You are responsible for transportation and insurance charges for year 2 and beyond.
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HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE
Simply call Customer Support Services at (800) 351-3737 or (847) 451-0036, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product. They will tell you how to get a replacement part, or, if necessary, arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you on how and where to ship the Product for service. Before shipping:
1.Obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from Customer Support Services
2.Securely pack your Product (use the original shipping carton, if possible)
3.Write the RA# on the outside of the carton
4.Insure the Product, and
5.Include a letter explaining the defect or problem and a copy of your proof of purchase if you believe the service is covered by warranty
Life Fitness World Headquarters
Attn: CSS Help Desk
5100 N. River Rd.
Schiller Park, IL. 60176
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product. Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty, or otherwise, of any damage to any person or property, including any lost profits or lost savings, for any special, indirect, secondary, incidental or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED
No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty.
EFFECT OF STATE LAWS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
Our Products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards.
We want you completely satisfied with our Products and will do everything possible under the terms of this warranty to keep you secure in knowing you have bought the best!
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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1.Independent Movement Arms
•Movement arms are independent of one another to insure proportional results.
•Provides greater training variety such as training one arm at a time or alternating movements.
2.Dual Weight Stacks
•Each movement arm is connected to its own weight stack in order to preserve the integrity of the independent arm action.
3.Iso-Lateral Technology
•Shall incorporate converging on pressing exercises and diverging movement on pulling exercises.
•Replicates the body’s natural movements and minimizes joint stress.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.Frame Construction
•Frame shall be constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities to assure the best consistency.
•Primarily, 1 ½ “x 3” and 1 ½ “ x 2” rectangular tubing with 11 gauge thickness (.120 wall).
•Frames to be bolted together for portability and space-efficient shipment.
•Bolt plate flanges are 3/8” thick.
2.Frame Finish
•Prior to applying finish, each part shall be sandblasted to prepare the surface for maximum adhesion.
•The frames are coated with an electrostatic epoxy powder coat finish applied in a powder form and then baked at 400° F (204° C.)
•To prevent frame and surface corrosion, wax equipment annually and keep away from salt, chlorine and all other harmful chemicals.
3.Weight Selection
•Weights are to be selected by using a 7/16” selector pin, which completely penetrates the weight plate and is held in place with a magnet to eliminate any chance of disengaging during use.
•The selector pin shall be connected to the top weight to eliminate loss or substitution of substandard pins.
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4.Weight Plates
•Shall be machined from solid, 1” thick steel, which will never break. The result shall be a smooth, consistent finish which is very hard, assuring to be scratch and chip resistant.
5.Weight Plate Bushings
•Each plate (not just the top weight) will contain low friction bushings, which surround the guide rods to minimize friction and noise by eliminating any metal to metal contact.
6.Top Weight Bushings
•The top weight bushings shall float within the top weight utilizing rubber o-rings to assure ideal alignment with the guide rods.
•The bushings shall be self-lubricating in order that the guide rods will not require lubrication thereby eliminating a time consuming and dirty maintenance task.
7.Weight Stack Guide Rods
•Shall be 3/4” cold-drawn steel, turned ground and polished with hard chrome finish.
8.Weight Stack Suspension
•Shall have durable rubber bumpers under each stack to reduce shock and vibration stresses to the frame and facility floor.
9.Weight Selection Shafts
•Shall be constructed of stainless steel and precision drilled for accurate pin selection.
10.Weight Transport
•Shall be a .985” Mectrol belt, with breaking strength rated at over 4000 pounds.
11.Belt Adjustment
•All belts can be adjusted at the top weight . This system is consistent machine to machine, convenient, and easy to understand.
•Two 3/8 “ bolts at the stack and at the user arm retain each belt.
•A 3/8 “ socket head ratchet is used for simple adjustment where the belt attaches to the user arm.
12.Weight Stack Guards
•All weight stacks shall be completely guarded, front and back, except for a 30mm gap for weight selection. This is to prevent bystanders from inadvertent contact with the weight stack during use.
13.Pulleys
•Shall be glass impregnated nylon with a 7º crown designed to maintain the belt in the center of pulley during the full range of operation.
•Pulleys shall contain no edge flanges, which would cause accelerated belt wear.
14.Pulley Coverings
•As a safety precaution, all pulleys shall be covered on each side to minimize the danger of a moving pulley catching a person’s finger or clothes.
15.Counter Balanced Input Arms
•Input arms on equipment shall be counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the assembly from the weight selected by the user.
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