Life Fitness 95SI User Manual

95Si Stairclimber

operation manual

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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.

Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation

dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.

Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment

l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ­ment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Class SB (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod-

uct warranty.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce matériel peut

annuler la garantie du produit.

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

Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Where to Place the Life Fitness®Stairclimber // How to Stabilize the
Stairclimber // How to Charge Battery // Fitness and Entertainment
Networking

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.1 The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.3 The Accessory Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3. Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

The Lifepulse™ Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System //
The Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To Begin any Workout // Selecting Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
Entering Weight // Entering Age // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting
the Intensity Level // Selecting a Goal Type // Switching Workouts “On-the-Fly” //
Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early // Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout
Setup Steps (chart)

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Quick Start // Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Random // Manual // Heart Rate
HillTMWorkout // Heart Rate IntervalTMWorkout // Extreme Heart Rate

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Workout // Watts // Mets // Six Pre-Set Workouts

4.4 Personal Trainer Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using Personal Trainer Workouts // Creating a Personal Trainer Workout

4.5 Using the Life Fitness Stairclimber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Stairclimber Motion // Posture During Workouts // Braking Resistance

5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

5.1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

6.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

6.2 Inspecting and Cleaning the Stairclimber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

6.3 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

6.4 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely //
Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

7. Life Fitness 95Si Stairclimber Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

© 2003 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and Zone Training
are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Training+, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval,
Extreme Heart Rate, and Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trade­mark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings.
FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the
express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:

Life Fitness stairclimber:

95Si

See Section 7, titled Specifications page in this manual

for product-specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness stairclimber is an exercise machine that simulates the
movements of walking up stairs at various speeds.

CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a com-

plete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the
user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, is over the age
of 45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in
the past year.

If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of
breath, he or she must stop immediately.

MISE EN GARDE: Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour

subir un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exerci­ce, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hyperten­sion ou de troubles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du
cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs
ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit cesser immédiatement.

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1GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is
examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section
for details.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attach-

ments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer.

• If the Life Fitness stairclimber has been dropped, damaged, or partially immersed in water,

contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services and do not use the unit.

• Be very careful not to allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment

while their exercise routine is in progress.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

• Close supervision is necessary when used near children, invalids or disabled persons.

• Do not use the Life Fitness stairclimber outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high

humidity.

• Never insert objects into any opening of the product. If an object should drop inside, carefully

retrieve it while the unit is not in use. If the object cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services.

• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray or holder.

Containers with lids are recommended.

• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles,

cleats, or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.

• Do not use this product with bare feet.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.

• Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.

• Keep the area around the Life Fitness stairclimber clear of any obstructions, including walls

and furniture. Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit.

• Use caution when stepping on or off of the Life Fitness stairclimber.

• Never face backward while using the product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1POINT DE DÉPART

1.1 CONSIGNES DE

SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspecté

régulièrement afin de s'assurer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la
section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations.

• Cet appareil ne doit être employé que pour l'usage auquel il est destiné, conformément aux
directives de son manuel. N'utilisez pas d'accessoires qui ne seraient pas recommandés
par le fabricant.

• Si le marchepied d'exercice Life Fitness a subi une chute, s'il a été endommagé ou s'il est tombé
dans l'eau, contactez le service clientèle de Life Fitness et n'utilisez pas l'appareil.

• Assurez-vous que personne ne gêne l'utilisateur ou ne nuise au fonctionnement de l'appareil
pendant qu'il fonctionne.

• Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes
invalides ou handicapées.

• N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.

• N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans,
coupez l'alimentation électrique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec pré­caution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.

• Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous disposez
d'un support ou d'un plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des verres munis
d'un couvercle.

• Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de
chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne
s'est incrusté dans les semelles.

• N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.

• Maintenez les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des pièces en mouvement.

• Ne placez pas les mains sous ou dans l'appareil, et ne le renversez pas sur le côté pendant
le fonctionnement.

• Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs
et de meubles. Veillez à laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Life Fitness stairclimber.

• Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage du Life Fitness stairclimber.

• N'utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l'arrière.

• Un panneau de sécurité de l'American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) a été livré
avec le marchepied d'exercice Life Fitness. Il doit être placé dans un endroit visible, proche
de l'appareil.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 SETUP

Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness stairclimber.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS®STAIRCLIMBER

Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the unit to the location in which it will be
used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of
8 inches, or 21 centimeters, between the Life Fitness stairclimber and other units on either side.
Allow a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the rear of the unit to any object or surface.

HOW TO

STABILIZE THE STAIRCLIMBER

After placing the Life Fitness stairclimber in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to
rock it in all directions. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine
which foot is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut (B) with an open-end
9/16-inch wrench, and rotate the stabilizing foot (A) to lower it. Verify that the unit is stable,
and repeat the adjustment as necesarry until the unit no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by
tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar.

A

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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

The Life Fitness stairclimber is powered by a rechargeable 6V battery. Check the battery by pressing
the START key or by stepping on the pedals. If the battery is charged, the console lights up, making
it possible to program a workout. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on
programming workouts. If the display console does not light up, the unit must be re-charged. To do
so, use the optional plug-in charging unit. The charger should be connected to the stairclimber for a
minimum of eight hours to ensure a thorough charge. The unit may be used while the battery is being
charged.

Life Fitness recommends charging the unit overnight at least once per week to ensure a long life
for the battery under the following conditions:

• The stairclimber is operated consistently by users who weigh less than 120 pounds

• Workout durations are consistently less than 20 minutes

• Usage is less than two hours per day

To recharge the stairclimber battery on domestic models, first plug the charger's (A) AC power
cord into an electrical outlet. Then, plug the charging cable into the stairclimber jack, which is
located at the front of the unit, near the floor.

To recharge the stairclimber battery on international models, first plug the AC power cord (C) into
the charger (B). Next, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Then, plug the charging cable
into the stairclimber jack, which is located at the front of the unit, near the floor.

The plug must be inserted into an electrical outlet that has been properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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B

C

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Consult the chart below for international electrical requirements. *

*If the console display does not light up after the proper charging procedure is followed, call Customer Support Services.

FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING

Two interchangeable network ports allow the Life Fitness stairclimber to be connected to a fit­ness entertainment system and/or a network, such as the FitLinxxTMinteractive fitness network.

• Fitness network: The network connection enables the console to upload user workout
statistics to a fitness network database or to download remotely stored information, such
a pre-set workout program. See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for information
on logging onto a network.

• Entertainment: The network connection enables the console to power third-party
equipment for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater

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entertainment system or

the BroadcastVision

TM

entertainment system. With the Entertainment Controls Kit, which
is available from these service providers, the stairclimber is enhanced to include volume
and channel controls.

The network ports are located on the back of the console and are enclosed by a removable
cover. Any use of the ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty.

Location Voltage Frequency Current

Hz AMPs

United Kingdom 230 50 1

Federal Republic 230 50 1

of Germany, France,

Netherlands, Italy,

Chile, Belgium,

Korea, Argentina, Spain

Latin America 110/220 60 1

Japan 200 50/60 1

Australia 240+ 50 1

U.S., Canada 120 60 1

2THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 DISPLAY

CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities
and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness
improvement from one workout to the next.

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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the Life
Fitness stairclimber console. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on
using the console to set up workouts.

A START: Press this key to activate the console for programming a new workout. The activated

console lights up and displays “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START”. If no key
is pressed, the console shuts down again.

NOTE: The AutoStart feature activates the console when the user steps on the pedals.

B ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when

prompted by console display messages.

C NUMERIC keypad: Use these keys to enter values, such as length of workout, weight, age,

target heart rate, and intensity level. While a workout is in progress, numeric keys can be
used to set new intensity levels or change the target heart rate in the FAT BURN, CARDIO,
HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workouts.
The ARROW keys have a similar function, except that they change workout parameters by
single increments.

D ARROW keys: Apair of UP and DOWN arrows is located on either side of the TIME/LEVEL

window. Use either set of arrows, when setting up a workout, to change workout parameters
displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and
intensity level. During a workout, pressing the ARROWS on the right (LEVEL) side of display
changes the target heart rate for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE
INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workouts or the intensity level for other workouts.
Pressing the ARROWS on the left (TIME) side increases or decreases the workout duration.

E QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to

select a workout. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC
keypad to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.

F CLEAR: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data, such as

weight or age, before pressing the ENTER key. Pressing Clear during a workout stops it
immediately, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a summary of the workout,
including total time elapsed, total calories burned, and total floors climbed. Pressing CLEAR
a second time causes the Message Center to prompt the user for a new workout setup.

G FAT BURN: Press this key to select the FAT BURN workout, which is a low-intensity work-

out for burning fat.

H CARDIO: Press this key to select the CARDIO workout, which is a higher intensity workout

for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning.

I RANDOM: Press this key to select the RANDOM workout, which is a workout of constantly

changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression.

J MANUAL: Press this key to select the MANUAL workout, in which the intensity level remains

the same unless it is manually changed.