Life Fitness Fitness Electronics User Manual

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Before using this product, it is essential that this

ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read.

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 A digital
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 S (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 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.3 The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3. Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

To Begin a Workout // Select Quick Workout // Select Workout

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Random // Manual // Cross-Train Aerobics // .
Cross-Train Reverse

4.4 Workout Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.5 Adjusting the Intensity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

5. Internal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.1 Entering the Manager's Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.2 The Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

6. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6.3 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6.4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

7.1 Life Fitness Cross-Trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

© 1999 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, and Heart Rate
Zone Training exercise are registered trademarks, and Lifepulse and "Rely on It" 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 Rear Drive Total Body Cross-Trainers:

8500
9100

9500HR

See "Specifications" page in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Cross-Trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact
elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.

CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a com­plete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the
user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or is over the
age of 45, or 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.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially
immersed in water. If any of these occur, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

• Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxy­gen is being administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explo­sion.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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

• Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free
of lint, hair or any obstructing material.

• Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, careful­ly retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle
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.

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

• Do not use this product in bare feet.

• Do not tip the unit on its side during operation.

• Keep the area around the Life Fitness product clear of any obstructions, including walls and
furniture. Ensure that there is at least one foot of clearance in front of the Cross-Trainer.

• Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Cross-Trainer. Use the stationary handlebar
whenever additional stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving arms.

• Never use the Cross-Trainer while facing backward.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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.

• Ne faites jamais fonctionner d'appareil Life Fitness dont le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche
seraient abîmés, qui aurait fait une chute ou qui aurait été endommagé ou partiellement
plongé dans l'eau. Contactez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.

• N'utilisez pas ce produit dans des zones où vous utilisez des aérosols ou administrez de
l'oxygène. De telles substances pourraient entraîner des risques d'incendie et d'explosion.

• 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 endroits très humides.

• Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'aération seraient blo­quées. Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.

• 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 con­teneurs 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.

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

• N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.

• Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le côté tandis qu'il fonctionne.

• 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 Cross-Trainer.

• Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage de la machine. Utilisez la
barre fixe pour renforcer votre stabilité. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.

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

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 SETUP

Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.

1.2.1 WHERE TO PLACE THE CROSS-TRAINER

Following all Safety Instructions, position the Cross-Trainer where it will be used. When correctly
positioned, the Cross-Trainer can be easily mounted from the side. Allow 1 foot of clearance in
front of the Cross-Trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers.

1.2.2 HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER

After placing the Cross-Trainer where it will be used, check its stability. If there is a rocking
motion, even if slight, the unit needs to be stabilized. To level it, check the stabilizing feet on the
stabilizing bars to determine which one does not rest fully on the floor. Using a finger, rotate this
stabilizing foot to lower it. Recheck the stability and adjust again as needed until the Cross­Trainer is stable and no longer rocks. The adjustment may be locked into position by tightening
the jam nut against the stabilizer bar with an open end 9/16 inch wrench

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1.2.3 CHECK FOR POWER

The Cross-Trainer console is powered by a rechargeable 6 volt battery. Check the battery by
pressing the START key. The console will light up, allowing a workout to be programmed. If the
console does not light, mount the Cross-Trainer and begin pedaling. The console will light up,
allowing a workout to be programmed. Pedal for 10-20 minutes at 25 RPM or greater while in a
workout to charge the battery. Afterwards, the pedal action during workouts keeps the battery
charged. If the console still does not light, call Customer Support Services.

1.2.4 FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING

The Cross-Trainers are Fitness Network and Fitness Entertainment compatible. Contact Life
Fitness Customer Support Services to purchase networking kits.

FitLinxx® System Network: The protocol allows the unit to exchange workout information
with a FitLinxx database.

Fitness Entertainment System: The fitness entertainment network compatibility allows this
unit to power a third-party receiver for use with an entertainment system (e.g. Cardio
Theater® system).

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2THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console is easy to use. It allows an individual to follow the progress of
a workout. The on-board computer allows a workout to be tailored to individual fitness capabili­ties and goals while providing a unique means of measuring fitness improvement from one
workout to the next.

2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

The functions for the keys and display windows on the Cross-Trainer console are shown below.
Where differences exist between the three models, the particular model number is referenced.

A START: The START key is used to activate an unlit console so a new workout can be set

up. The activated console displays PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN and remains active for 20
seconds. If no key is pressed, it shuts down again.

NOTE: The Cross-Trainers are equipped with AutoStart, so the console will also become active
simply by beginning to pedal.

B ENTER: This key is used to enter data displayed in the message center.

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