Life Fitness M051-00K70-C031 User Manual

Achieve Console

operation manual

AMERICAS

North America
Life Fitness Inc.

5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 7:00 am-6:00 pm (CST)

Brazil
Life Fitness Do Brazil

Av. Dr. Dib Sauaia Neto 1478
Alphaville, Barueri, SP
06465-140
BRAZIL
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 8:30 am-17:30 pm (BRT)

Latin America & Caribbean*
Life Fitness Inc.

5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:[e-mail]
Operating Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (CST)

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA

(EMEA)

Netherlands & Luxemburg
Life Fitness Atlantic BV

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:[e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

United Kingdom & Ireland
Life Fitness UK LTD

Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB
Telephone: General Office (+44) 1353.666017 Customer
Support (+44) 1353.665507
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours:

General Office: 9.00am - 5.00pm (GMT)
Customer Support: 8.30am - 5.00pm (GMT)

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

5100 River Road

Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A.

847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]

800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

Global Website: www.lifefitness.com

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Germany & Switzerland
Life Fitness Europe GMBH

Siemensstrasse 3
85716 Unterschleissheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone] (Germany)

([phone] (Switzerland)
Fax: [phone] (Germany)
([phone] (Switzerland)
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

Austria
Life Fitness Austria

Vertriebs G.m.b.H.
Dückegasse 7-9/3/36
1220 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Marketing/Sales Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

Spain
Life Fitness IBERIA

C/Frederic Mompou 5,1º1ª
08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona
SPAIN
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours:

9.00h-18.00h (Monday-Thursday) (GMT)

8.30h-15.00h (Friday) (GMT)

Italy
Life Fitness ITALIAS.R.L.

Via Crivellin 7/N
37010 Affi Verona
ITALY
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
ServiceEmail: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 8.30h -18.00h (CET)

Belgium
Life Fitness Benelux NV

Parc Industrial de Petit-Rechain
4800 Verviers
BELGIUM
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]

Operating Hours: 9.00h -17.00h (CET)

All Other EMEA countries &
distributor business C-EMEA*

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:
[e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

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SIA PACIFIC (AP)

Japan
Life Fitness Japan

Nippon Brunswick Bldg., #8F
5-27-7 Sendagaya
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
JAPAN 151-0051
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:

[e-mail]

Sales/Marketing Email

[e-mail]

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (GMT)

China and Hong Kong
Life Fitness Asia Pacific LTD

Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h (GMT)

All Other Asia Pacific countries &
distributor business Asia Pacific*

Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h (GMT)

* Also check www.lifefitness.com for local
representation or distributor/dealer.

M051-00K70-C031

8/08

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 product warranty.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie du pro-

duit.

Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service represent ative.
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

2. The Achieve Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.1 Achieve Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.2 Achieve Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.3 At-Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.4 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

The Lifepulse

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Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System //

The Polar®Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap

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

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

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

To Begin a Workout // Select and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
Entering Weight // Entering Time // Entering Incline // Entering Speed // Entering Level //
Entering Gender // Entering Age // Selecting and Adjusting the Resistance / Intensity Level //
Selecting and Adjusting Heart Rate Level // Switching W orkouts “On-the-Fly” // Pausing W orkouts //
Ending Workouts Early

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Workout Modes // Quick Start // Manual // Random // Hill // Fat Burn // Cardio // Fit Test //

Life Fitness Achieve Console Workout Setup Steps

5. Manager Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

5.1 Entering and Using the Manager Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Non-Treadmill Products // Treadmills

6. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

6.3 Troubleshooting the Polar

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Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic, Absent Entirely, or Abnormally Elevated

6.4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

7.1 Achieve Console Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

7.2 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Achieve Console for 97C, 95C, 95R, 95T, 95X

©

2008 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Heart Rate Zone Training, and Lifepulse are registered trade­marks of Brunswick Corporation. Fit Stride, Heart Rate Zone Training+, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the C ardio Theater Holdings.
FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written con sent of Life Fitness or
the corresponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the

Achieve Console

CAUTION: Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. 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, p ain, or shortness of breath, he or she must
stop immediately.

MISE EN GARDE: Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou exces-

sive de l'équipement. 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 dif ficultés à
respirer, il doit cesser immédiatement.

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1GETTING STARTED

1.1 I

MPORTANT S

AFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this product.

• If this Life Fitness product does not function properly af ter it has been dropped, damaged, or even p artially
immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assist ance.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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

• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle holder . Containers with
lids are recommended.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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1POINT DE DÉPART

1.1 C

ONSIGNES DE S

ÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Lisez toutes les instructions avant le fait d'utiliser ce produit.

• Si l'appareil Life Fitness ne fonctionne pas correctement après avoir subi une chute, des dommages ou une immer­sion même partielle dans l'eau, contactez le service d'assistance clientèle de Life Fitness.

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

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

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

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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2THE ACHIEVE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 ACHIEVE DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The Achieve LED display console allows the user to t ailor 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.

2.2 ACHIEVE DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the Achieve console. See Section 4 titled
The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workout s.

A. QUICK START:

Non-treadmill products: 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 for 15 seconds, and the
user stops pedaling, the console shuts down again. The Life Fitness AutoStart feature also activates the Achieve con­sole when the user steps on a product’s pedals and begins pedaling.

On treadmills: Press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or any of the W alk/Jog/Run keys. The
belt starts moving at 0.5 mph (0.8 kph) and 0% incline. If either of the W alk/Jog/Run keys are pressed, the belt starts
moving at the following speeds: walk (2 mph / 3 kph), jog (4 mph / 6 kph) run (6 mph / 9 kph).

B. ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when prompted by console dis-

play messages.

C. LEVEL UP/DOWN ARROW keys (non-treadmill products): Pressing the LEVEL ARROW keys, or the at-your-finger-

tips resistance controls on the bikes and cross-trainers (see Section 2.3 titled At-Your-Fingertips Resistance
Controls), increases or decreases the resistance level.

INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (treadmills only): Pressing the INCLINE ARROW keys increases or decreases
the incline on the treadmill as well as the level in Hill and Random workout s. These arrow keys also adjust t arget
heart rate*.

D. TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys: When setting up a workout, use the TIME ARROW keys to change workout para-

meters displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, and age.

E. SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys (treadmills only): During a workout, pressing the SPEED ARROW keys changes

the speed of the belt.

NOTE:

Whenever an arrow key is pressed during a workout, an increase (up arrow key) or decrease (down arrow key) is
made to the corresponding parameter (level). The number that appears reflects that change. For example, if the user is at
level 6 and presses the right up arrow key, the number 7 will appear, reflecting that the user has chosen a new level.

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Achieve Console (non-treadmill products)

Achieve Console (treadmills)

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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F. CLEAR (non-treadmill products): Pressing the CLEAR key once transitions the system to the W orkout Summary mode.

Pressing CLEAR during the data entry phase of the workout program will return the entry to the system default (i.e. press­ing CLEAR while entering your weight will return the weight value to 150 lbs). Pressing CLEAR twice activates the console
for programming a new workout. The activated console lights up and displays “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK
START”.

CLEAR (treadmills): Pressing the CLEAR key once causes the system to go into Pause Mode. Pressing the CLEAR key
twice transitions the system to the Workout Summary mode. Pressing CLEAR during the dat a entry phase of the workout
program will return the entry to the system default (i.e. pressing CLEAR while entering your weight will return the weight
value to 150 lbs).

G. CHANGE WORKOUT

MANUAL: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until MANUAL appears and select the MANUAL program, in which the
intensity level remains the same unless it is manually changed.

RANDOM: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until RANDOM appears and select the RANDOM program, which is a
workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular p attern or progression.

HILL: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until HILL appears and select the HILL program, in which periods of intense
aerobic exercise are separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise.

FAT BURN: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until FAT BURN appears and select the FAT BURN program, which is a
low-intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat.

CARDIO: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until CARDIO appears and select the CARDIO program, which is a higher
intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefit s and high total calorie expenditure.

FIT TEST: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until FIT TEST appears and select the FIT TEST program, in which cardio­vascular fitness is estimated and can be used to monitor improvement s in endurance every four to six weeks.

H. COOL DOWN: Workout programs automatically end in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. Press the

Cool Down key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this phase of a workout
the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-product s of exercise, which build up in muscles during a
workout and contribute to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s Cool Down level according
to the individual user ’s performance. The cool down duration is between 1 and 5 minutes for all workout s. A half of resis­tance level drops for every cool down minute within the 1-4 minute cool down duration. For cool down times that are
longer than 5 minutes, the resistance level drops by 1/4 for each minute.

Workout Time Cool Down Time

1-4 minutes 1 minute

5-10 minutes 2 minutes

10-19 minutes 3 minutes

Over 19 minutes 5 minutes

I. PAUSE: For treadmills, press the PAUSE key at any point during a workout to go immediately into Pause Mode. The belt

slowly comes to a stop. The workout is temporarily inactive and saved for a default time of 1 minute. Once the p ause time
reaches 1 minute, the workout summary appears.

Users have the following three options for bikes and cross-trainers:

• Press the PAUSE key and continue pedaling: the resistance level drops to Level 1. The workout is temporarily inactive
and saved for a default time of 1 minute. After 1 minute, the pause mode expires and the workout summary appears.
To resume the workout, press the PAUSE key a second time.

• Press the PAUSE key and stop pedaling: the resistance level drops to 0. The workout is temporarily inactive and af ter
1 minute the console shuts off. Press CLEAR once to see the workout summary. To resume the workout, begin pedal­ing.

• Stop pedaling: the resistance level drops to 0. The workout is temporarily inactive and af ter 1 minute the console shut s
off. Press CLEAR once to see the workout summary. To resume the workout, begin pedaling.

NOTE: Workouts will be paused if the user stops pedaling within 15 seconds of beginning a workout or drop s below 30
RPM during a workout. In either case, if the user doesn’t begin pedaling or increasing speed within 60 seconds, the
console shuts off.

J. WORKOUT PROFILE window: This window displays shapes, made of columns of light s, that represent the levels of inten-

sity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the first column on the lef t side of the window is proportional to the current
level of intensity.

During a Fat Burn or Cardio workout, which requires the use of a Polar

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heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system
sensors, the Workout Profile window displays a flashing heart shape while detecting the user ’s heart rate signal. If the con­sole does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt “NEED HEAR T RATE - PLACE HANDS ON
SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout is
automatically converted to a Manual program.

K. MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. During a workout, it displays

statistics about the progress of the workout:

• Distance: the total distance traveled in miles (or kilometers if enabled).

• Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is wearing the chest strap or grasping the Lifepulse system sensors.

• Calories: the number of accumulated calories burned since beginning the workout.

If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these values each time the intensity level changes
during the workout:

• Watts: effort level in Watts. A Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work.

• METs: effort level in METs. A MET is an expression of the rate of work for the human body , or a metabolic equivalent;

one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest.

• Cal/HR: the rate of calories burned per hour.

L. DATA DISPLAY WINDOW: This window displays the following information:

• Incline (treadmills) / Level (non-treadmill products)

• Speed

• Time

2.3 AT-YOUR-FINGERTIPS RESISTANCE CONTROLS (BIKES AND CROSS-TRAINERS ONLY)

At-Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls (A) are featured on Lifefitness Lifecycle Exercise Bikes and Cross-T rainers.
These controls offer a convenient way for users to increase or decrease their workout resist ance levels.

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At-Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls are located in
the middle of the handlebars on the Upright Lifecycle
Exercise Bike.

At-Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls are located on the right armrest and right side handlebar on the Recumbent
Lifecycle Exercise Bike.

At-Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls are located on
the right bullhorn of the Cross-Trainer.

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2.4 THE ACCESSORY TRAY / READING RACK

A built-in reading rack (A) allows a book or magazine to be supported during the workout. A built-in accessory tray (B)
provides storage for items such as water bottles, personal media devices, and cell phones.

Cross-Trainer

Treadmill

Upright Lifecycle Exercise Bike

Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike

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3HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE

3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?

Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to
exercise.

Zone training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning a higher percent age of calories from fat
or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The values within the zone depend on the workout.

NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.

FAT BURN and CARDIO are exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone train-

ing exercise. During one of these workouts, grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously, or wear the Polar

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heart

rate chest strap to enable the on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically
adjusts the resistance level (non-treadmill products) or incline (treadmills) to maintain the target heart rate* based on the
actual heart rate. To change the target heart rate during a workout, use the LEVEL UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys)
on non-treadmill products. Use the INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys) on treadmills.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING

THE LIFEPULSETMDIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM

The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system. For the most accurate reading pos­sible, during a workout:

• Grasp the sensors (A) firmly.

• Hold each sensor at the horizontal (treadmill, recumbent bike and upright bike) or vertical mid point (cross-trainer
and upright bike).

• Keep hands steady and in place.

The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds af ter the user grasps the sensors. The following factors may
affect a Lifepulse reading: incorrect hand placement on the sensors, upper body activity , lotion or dirt on hands, and
excessive or insufficient pressure used when gripping the sensors.

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Treadmill

NOTE: Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds
over 4.5 mph, or 7.3 kph. For these speeds use of a
heart rate chest strap is recommended.

Cross-Trainer

NOTE: Sensors are located on both the arms and bull
horns.

Upright Lifecycle Exercise Bike

NOTE: Grasp two of the four opposing
sensors (A) that are set into the handle­bars.

Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike

NOTE: Sensors are located on the side handlebars and armrests.

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

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THE POLAR® TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP

The Polar®heart rate monitoring system transfers heart rate signals to the console when electrodes are pressed against the
skin. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap and telemetry
electrodes are optional. To order, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services (see page 1 of this manual).

See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on
the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiv­er. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be
snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.

The transmitter strap delivers an accurate heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct cont act with skin.
However, it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.

If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the
chest to expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.

NOTE: If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn, and if the signals from the sensors
are valid, the on-board computer uses the sensor signals for measuring the heart rate instead of those transmitted with
the chest strap.

A A

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4THE WORKOUTS

4.1 W

ORKOUT OVERVIEWS

This section lists the available pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2 titled Using the
Workouts.

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and byp asses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout
program. On non-treadmill products, after the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The inten­sity level does not change automatically. On treadmills, press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or
any of the Walk/Jog/Run keys to begin a manual, const ant-level workout immediately, without having to select a workout
program.

MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically . It is accessed by pressing the
CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until MANUAL appears and then pressing ENTER.

RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular p attern or pro­gression. It is accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until RANDOM appears and then pressing
ENTER.

HILL is an interval-training workout combining “hills” and “valleys” of dif ferent intensity levels, which is proven to provide
effective, time-efficient cardiovascular results. It is accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until
HILL appears and then pressing ENTER.

FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning a higher percent age of calories from fat. The user must wear a heart
rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously . The workout program automatically adjust s the
intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maint ain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum

†

. It is

accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until FAT BURN appears and then pressing ENTER.
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, maximizing cardiovascular benefit s and total calories burned.

The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously . The workout program
automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maint ain the rate at 80 percent of the theoreti­cal maximum

†

. It is accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until CARDIO appears and then

pressing ENTER.

Note: Lifepulse heart monitoring is not recommended over 4.5 mph (7.3 kph) on treadmills. Speed is limited to

4.5 mph (7.3 kph) if users do no wear a telemetry strap or target heart rate*is not detected.

FIT TEST estimates cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender . It is accessed by
pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until FIT TEST appears and then pressing ENTER.

4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS

This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workout s. For quick-reference setup steps, see the
chart at the end of the section.

TO BEGIN A WORKOUT

Non-Treadmill products:

To mount Life Fitness exercise equipment, grasp the handles and carefully step on the pedals. To dismount, step off the ped­als while still holding the handles. Then let go of the handles.

Press QUICK START, begin pedaling. The MESSAGE CENTER displays, "SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS ENTER TO
BEGIN." If it displays a different message, press the CLEAR key twice in rapid succession.

NOTE: The Life Fitness AutoStart feature also activates the Achieve console when the user begins pedaling.

Treadmill products:

Press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or any of the W alk/Jog/Run keys. The belt starts moving at

0.5 mph (0.8 kph) and 0% incline. If either of the W alk/Jog/Run keys are pressed, the belt starts moving at the following
speeds: walk (2 mph / 3 kph), jog (4 mph / 6 kph) run (6 mph / 9 kph).

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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SELECTING AND USING QUICK START

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and byp asses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. At the

MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the QUICK ST ART key

on the console or Activity Zone or

Walk/Jog/Run keys (on treadmills). The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed.
After one minute, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter weight, which the computer requires to calculate tot al
calories burned. If the weight is not entered, calories will not be displayed.

SELECTING A

WORKOUT

For MANUAL, FAT BURN, CARDIO, RANDOM, HILL, and FIT TEST: When prompted to select a workout, press the
CHANGE WORKOUT key until the desired workout appears and then press ENTER.

ENTERING W

EIGHT

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to increase
or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value and press ENTER. The default weight is 150 pounds or 68 kilograms.
The on-board computer calculates the number and rate of calories burned using the entered weight as well as the pedaling
(walking/running) speed and resistance (or incline). (The default weight of 150 pounds will be entered automatically after 10

seconds if no keys are pressed).

E

NTERING TIME

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to increase
or decrease the displayed time to the desired value and press ENTER. (The default time of 60 minutes will be entered auto-

matically after 10 seconds if no keys are pressed).

ENTERING INCLINE (TREADMILLS ONLY)

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter an incline, use the INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys) to
increase or decrease the displayed incline and press ENTER. (The default Incline of 0% will be entered automatically after 10

seconds if no keys are pressed).

ENTERING SPEED (TREADMILLS ONLY)

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a speed, use the SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys (right keys) to
increase or decrease the displayed speed and press ENTER.

ENTERING LEVEL (NON-TREADMILLS ONLY)

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a level, use the LEVEL UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys), or the At­Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls, to increase or decrease the displayed resist ance level and press ENTER.

E

NTERING GENDER(FIT TEST ONLY)

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a gender, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to select
a gender and press ENTER.

ENTERING AGE

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to increase or
decrease the displayed age to the correct value and press ENTER.

Life Fitness workout programs that set a target heart rate* zone first calculate the user ’s theoretical maximum heart rate

†

by
subtracting the user’s age from the number 220. The programs then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoreti­cal maximum.

SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE LEVEL / INTENSITY LEVEL

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the LEVEL UP/DOWN ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed resis­tance / intensity level.

• Resistance level: Bike and Cross-Trainer each support up to 25 levels. On each level, there are seven dif ferent hills,
they are mapped directly into the 7 rows of a workout profile. Each hill of fers finer tweaking of resistance.

• Intensity Level of Hill and Random W orkouts (Treadmill): The steps for setting up a HILL or RANDOM workout include
selecting a level. Level refers to a range of incline percent ages as outlined in the table on the following page.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

*Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

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LEVEL % INCLINE LEVEL % INCLINE

1 0.0 – 1.5 11 2.0 – 8.5
2 0.0 – 2.2 12 3.0 – 9.2
3 0.0 – 2.9 13 3.5 – 9.9
4 0.0 – 3.6 14 5.0 – 10.6
5 0.0 – 4.3 15 5.5 – 11.3
6 0.0 – 5.0 16 6.5 – 12.0
7 0.0 – 5.7 17 7.0 – 12.7
8 0.0 – 6.4 18 8.0 – 13.4
9 0.5 – 7.1 19 8.7 – 14.1
10 1.5 – 7.8 20 9.0 – 15.0

SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE HEART RATE LEVEL

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the LEVEL or INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys) to increase or
decrease the target heart rate* to the desired value and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the work­out.

• Target heart rate: Programs that calculate a target heart rate base this number on the age of the user and the
type of workout. The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout. During the workout it self, the
program reads the heart rate, which is transmitted via the heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors;
it uses this data to adjust the resistance, incline, and if necessary, decrease speed. Manually raising the rate
increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise.

SWITCHING WORKOUTS “ON-THE-FLY”

It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the progress
information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts “on the fly,” simply press the CHANGE WORK­OUT key until the desired new workout appears and press ENTER. This feature is available for all workouts except the
Fit Test.

PAUSING WORKOUTS

Non-Treadmill products: To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. The pause duration lasts 60 seconds, after which the
console automatically shuts down. Resume pedaling to continue the workout or press CLEAR to view the workout sum­mary. Users can also press the PAUSE key at any point during a workout to go immediately into Pause Mode. To contin­ue the workout, press the PAUSE key a second time within the 60 second p ause duration. After 60 seconds, the pause
mode expires and the workout summary appears.

Treadmills: Press the PAUSE key to stop the belt and hold the current workout. Continue the workout by pressing the
PAUSE key a second time. Pressing the CLEAR key once also activates the Pause Mode.

ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY

Non-Treadmill products: To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR once. The MESSAGE CENTER
then displays a workout summary, which includes the distance travelled, the total calories burned, and other statistics. Press
CLEAR a second time and the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new
workout.

Treadmills: Press the CLEAR key once to go into Pause Mode. Press the CLEAR key twice to transition the system to
the Workout Summary mode. Press the CLEAR key a third time an d the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORK­OUT OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout. Pressing the STOP key to stop the workout will transition to the W orkout
Summary mode. Pulling the Emergency Stop Switch causes a rapid belt deceleration. The following message is displayed:
“REPLACE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH.” Replacing the Emergency Stop Switch causes the system to transition to the
Workout Summary mode.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS

WORKOUT MODES

On bikes, the MANUAL, QUICK START, HILL and RANDOM workouts default to BIKE MODE which simulates the experience of
riding an actual bicycle. The rate of calories burned and total distance travelled increase automatically as the user increases the ped­aling speed.

On bikes, the FAT BURN, CARDIO, and FIT TEST workouts default to CONSTANT-CALORIES-PER-HOUR-MODE which enables
a user to maintain a constant rate of calories burned per hour. As the pedaling speed increases, the resistance level automatically
decreases. As the pedaling speed decreases, the resist ance level automatically increases.

Q

UICK START

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and byp asses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. The intensity

level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. To change the level, use the LEVEL
UP/DOWN ARROW keys on non-treadmill products (SPEED and INCLINE UP/DOWNARROW keys on treadmills) to enter a higher
or lower level number. After the workout has been in progress for one minute, the MESSAGE CENTER displays “ENTER WEIGHT”,
which the computer requires to calculate total calories. Using the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) increases or decreas­es the displayed weight to the correct value.

NOTE: On non-treadmill products, the Life Fitness AutoStart feature also activates the Achieve console when the user steps on
a product’s pedals and begins pedaling.

NOTE: On treadmills, when the user presses QUICK START

on the console or Activity Zone

, the belt starts moving at 0.5
mph (0.8 kph) and 0% incline. If the Walk/Jog/Run keys are pressed and enabled, a workout starts at the following speeds: walk
(2 mph / 3 kph), jog (4 mph / 6 kph) run (6 mph / 9 kph).

MANUAL WORKOUT

The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the workout is in progress, increase or lower
the intensity level as desired using the LEVEL UP/DOWN ARROW keys on non-treadmill products (SPEED and INCLINE UP/DOWN
ARROW keys on treadmills).

RANDOM WORKOUT

The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million dif ferent patterns
are possible. For non-treadmill products, because workout levels are greater in this workout than in the HILL workout, it is recom­mended that the RANDOM workout be set one or two levels lower than the workout level which would normally be selected in the

HILL workout. The RANDOM profile shift occurs every 10 seconds.

HILL

The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic
exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low
intervals as columns of light, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval training workout has
been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-p ace training.

Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by dif ferent intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays
the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following these descriptions below . As noted in the descriptions, the heart rate
should be measured by the user at two st ages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness.

1 Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually-rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the t arget zone and

increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.

2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low end of the t arget zone. Check the

heart rate at the end of this phase.

3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternating with valleys (or periods of recovery). The heart rate should

rise to the high end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.

4 Cool-down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by-product s, which

build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.

Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE window and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall duration
of the workout determines the length of each interval. The Hill program cannot complete all four phases adequately for a work­out lasting less than 10 minutes. The program condenses a workout of this duration at various st ages.

Treadmills:

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Intervals occur every 10 seconds if the workout duration is less than or equal to 10 minutes.

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Intervals occur every 11, 12, 13,..19 seconds for respective workout durations of 11, 12, 13,...19 minutes.

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Intervals occur every 20 seconds if the workout duration is over 20 minutes.

Non-Treadmill Products:

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Intervals occur every 5 seconds if the workout duration is less than or equal to 5 minutes.

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Intervals occur every 6, 7, 8,...19 seconds for respective workout durations of 6, 7, 8,..19 minutes

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Intervals occur every 20 seconds if the workout duration is over 20 minutes.

FAT BURN

FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning a higher percent age of calories from fat. The user must wear a heart rate

chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously . The workout program automatically adjust s the intensity level,
based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum

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.

CARDIO

CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, maximizing cardiovascular benefit s and total calories burned. The user

must wear a heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously . The workout program automatically
adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maint ain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum

†

.

FIT TEST

The Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature. The Fit Test workout estimates cardiovascular fitness and can
be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when
prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration
will be five minutes at a 5% incline (treadmills) or five minutes at the chosen resistance level (non-treadmill products).
Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and display the score in the
MESSAGE CENTER.

The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO

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(volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated

blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exercise
physiologists generally regard this test as a good estimate of aerobic cap acity.

To set up the Fit Test (on non-treadmill products):

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Begin pedaling.

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Press the CHANGE WORKOUT button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the MESSAGE CENTER. Press
ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.

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The MESSAGE CENTER will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys
(center keys) to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.



The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center
keys) to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.

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The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW
keys (center keys) to select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.

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The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following recommended fit
test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the TIME UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (center keys) to enter the corresponding level.

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NOTE: Cross-Trainers and Bikes only: As the test continues, a message will prompt the user to maint ain a pedaling rate

between 50-60 rpm (cross-trainers) and 60-80 rpm (bikes). The user must maintain this rate throughout the 5-minute test
duration. After 16 seconds, if the rate is not maint ained, the fit test will automatically terminate.

After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.

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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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To set up the Fit Test (on treadmills):

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Press the CHANGE WORKOUT button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the MESSAGE CENTER.
Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.



The MESSAGE CENTER will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW
keys (center keys) to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.



The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys
(center keys) to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.



The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Use the TIME UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (center keys) to select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.

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The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph / 3.2 -7.3 kph). Consult
the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate ef fort level based on your age, gender and activity
level. Use the SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys to enter the corresponding level.

FIT T

EST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS

Inactive Active Very Active

Cross-Trainer L 2-4 men L 3-10 men L 7-15 men

L 1-2 women L 2-5 women L 3-10 women

Treadmill 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph

3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.3 kph

Exercise Bike L 4-6 men L 5-10 men L 8-14 men

L 2-4 women L 3-7 women L 6-10 women

Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to elevate the
user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum†heart rate.

Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:

Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range

higher age lower age

lower weight higher weight*

shorter taller

* in cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range

The computer will not accept:

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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beat s per minute

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body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (182 kg)

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ages below 10 or over 99 years

If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct infor­mation, and pressing ENTER.

† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is dependent on many
factors, including:

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amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)

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time of day

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time since last meal (two to four hours af ter the last meal is recommended)

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time since last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol, or cigarette (at least four hours is recommended)

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time since last exercise (at least six hours is recommended)

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data input that exceeds human potential

For the most accurate Fit Test results, perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores.

NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to
85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's
"Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual's age.

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The tables below list fit test results.

RELATIVE

F

ITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN

Men Estimated VO2 Max (ml O2/kg/min) Per Age Category

Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Elite 55+ 52+ 51+ 47+ 43+

Excellent 53-54 50-51 49-50 45-46 41-42

Very Good 50-52 48-49 46-48 43-44 39-40

Above Average 45-49 43-47 42-45 39-42 35-38

Average 40-44 38-42 37-41 34-38 31-34

Below Average 38-39 36-37 34-36 32-33 29-30

Low 35-37 34-35 32-33 29-31 26-28

Very Low <35 <34 <32 <29 <26

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ELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN

Women Estimated VO2 Max (ml O2/kg/min) Per Age Category

Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Elite 47+ 44+ 42+ 37+ 35+

Excellent 45-46 42-43 40-41 35-36 33-34

Very Good 43-44 40-41 38-39 33-34 31-32

Above Average 38-42 36-39 34-37 30-32 27-30

Average 33-37 31-35 30-33 26-29 24-26

Below Average 31-32 29-30 28-29 24-25 22-23

Low 28-30 27-28 25-27 22-23 20-21

Very Low <28 <27 <25 <22 <20

Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of
Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (7th Ed. 2006) which were obtained from the data
collected by the Cooper Institute Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, 1970-2002. It is designed to provide a qualit ative
description of a user ’s VO2 max estimation; and a means of guiding assessment and tracking improvement.

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LIFE FITNESS ACHIEVE CONSOLE WORKOUT SETUP STEPS

QUICK START

Press QUICK START
Enter weight
Begin workout

MANUAL

Press CHANGE WORKOUT repeatedly until MANUAL appears; press ENTER
Enter weight (cross-trainer and treadmill)
Enter time
Select level (non-treadmill)
Select incline (treadmills)
Select speed (treadmills)
Begin workout

RANDOM

Press CHANGE WORKOUT repeatedly until RANDOM appears; press ENTER
Enter weight (cross-trainer and treadmill)
Enter time
Select level
Select speed (treadmills)
Begin workout

FAT BURN*

Press CHANGE WORKOUT repeatedly until FAT BURN appears; press ENTER
Enter weight (cross-trainer and treadmill)
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR**
Select speed (treadmills)
Begin workout

CARDIO*

Press CHANGE WORKOUT repeatedly until CARDIO appears; press ENTER
Enter weight (cross-trainer and treadmill)
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR
Select speed (treadmills)
Begin workout

HILL

Press CHANGE WORKOUT repeatedly until HILL appears; press ENTER
Enter weight (cross-trainer and treadmill)
Enter time***
Select level
Select speed (treadmills)
Begin workout

FIT TEST*

Press CHANGE WORKOUT repeatedly until FIT TEST appears; press ENTER
Enter weight (cross-trainer and treadmill)
Enter time (non-treadmill)
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter level (non-treadmill)
Enter speed (treadmills)
Begin workout

* This workout requires the user to wear the polar heart rate chest strap or the grip the Life pulse sensors.
** Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. A 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so

the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.
*** If a calorie or distance goal is being used, the MESSAGE CENTER does not display a prompt for a time duration.

5MANAGER CONFIGURATIONS

5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE MANAGER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

Fitness facility managers and other authorized personnel can use the Manager Configurations feature to change default
settings or to enable or disable certain workouts or displays on the Life Fitness exercise equipment. To access the con­sole diagnostics to view version numbers and customize optional settings, users must be in the Select Workout Mode.
Hold the COOL DOWN key while pressing the CLEAR key twice. Do not release the COOL DOWN key until “CODE
VER-X.XX” is displayed. Use the ENTER key to advance through the settings. Use the CLEAR key to go back to the
previous setting or exit the settings.

The following version numbers, for non-treadmill products, can be displayed: code version, console part number, GBC
version (if available), Life Pulse version, CSafe version, and bootloader version.

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Setting Default Value Description

MAX WORKOUT 60 MINUTES This is the maximum possible duration for a workout. The value can range from 1 to 99.

DURATION

SHUTDOWN TIME DISABLED Enables the LED screen backlight to be turned of f due to inactivity. (This setting is only

available on units using external power.)

PAUSE TIME 60 SECONDS The amount of time the unit can be inactive before it revert s back to the workout summary.

The range is between 1 and 99 minutes.

ENGLISH/METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the unit s used for entering weight and measuring dist ance.

UNITS

WATTS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the work rate in W atts.

ENABLE/
DISABLE

METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the work rate in MET s.

ENABLE/
DISABLE

CAL/HR DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the rate of calories per hour

ENABLE/ burned for the current intensity.
DISABLE

USER LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH This option, if enabled, allows the user to choose a language before each workout.

Choices include: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and
Turkish.

STATISTICS N/A Press any UP arrow key to display information including cumulative hours the equip

ment was used, the number of times specific workout s were started, and cumulative
distance.

PHOTOSHOOT N/A This is the last option in Manager’s Configuration. When this option is reached, the

display static data simulating a screen caption of a workout in progress. Press the
CLEAR key to exit this setting.

MANAGER CONFIGURATION

OPTIONAL

SETTINGS: NON-TREADMILL PRODUCTS

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The following version numbers, for treadmills, can be displayed: console version, console software part number, motor controller version,
Life Pulse version, CSafe version, and bootloader version.

Setting Default Value Description

MAX WORKOUT 60 MINUTES This is the maximum possible duration for a workout. The value can range from 1 to 99,

DURATION unless Marathon Mode is enabled.

PAUSE TIME 60 SECONDS The amount of time the unit can be inactive before it revert s back to the workout summary.

The range is between 1 and 99 minutes.

ENGLISH/METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the unit s used for entering weight and measuring dist ance.

UNITS

WATTS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the work rate in W atts.

ENABLE/
DISABLE

METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the work rate in MET s.

ENABLE/
DISABLE

CAL/HR DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the rate of calories per hour

ENABLE/ burned for the current intensity.
DISABLE

USER LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH This option, if enabled, allows the user to choose a language before each workout.

Choices include: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and
Turkish.

DEFAULT LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH Select a language as the default upon an exit from diagnostics. Press any of the UP arrow

keys to scroll through the following choices (in order of appearance): English, German,
French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish. Pressing any of the DOWN arrow
keys will show the languages in reverse order.

MAX SPEED 14 MPH The maximum speed available to the users for the purpose of workout programming and

execution.

MIN SPEED 0.5 MPH The minimum speed available to the users for the purpose of workout programming and

execution

MAX INCLINE 15% The maximum incline available to the users for the purpose of workout programming and

execution

MARATHON MODE DISABLED Enables/disables the constant run mode (allowing an unlimited workout duration).

STRIDE SENSOR ENABLED This feature automatically pauses the workout if the user steps off the belt.

ACCELERATION RATE 3 Set the acceleration rate.

DECELERATION RATE 3 Set the deceleration rate.

ACTIVITY ZONE ENABLED Enables/disables the three speed keys (walk, jog, run) on the Activity Zone.
3-SPEED KEYS ON/OFF

BELT NOTIFICATION DISABLED If enabled, this options will alert a fitness club manager if a belt notification exist s.

TELEMETRY ENABLED This feature makes it possible to use the Polar-comp atible Heart Rate Zone Training

exercise chest strap for monitoring heart rate.

SYSTEM BEEPS ENABLED Enables/disables system beeps.

BELT/DECK INFO N/A Checks if notifications exist and how many event s occurred. Use the arrow keys to

view notifications.

STATISTICS N/A Press any UP arrow key to display information including cumulative hours and dist ance of

both the belt and treadmill and the number of times specific workout s were started.

PHOTOSHOOT N/A This is the last option in Manager’s Configuration. When this option is reached, the

display shows static data simulating a screen caption of a workout in progress.
Press the CLEAR key to exit this setting.

MANAGER CONFIGURATION OPTIONAL SETTINGS: TREADMILL

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6SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

Life Fitness equipment is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness. Commercial Life Fitness product s have
proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, and milit ary facilities the world over.

NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear.
Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are sub­ject to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule.

REMARQUE : pour conserver un matériel sûr, il convient de l'inspecter régulièrement afin de déceler tout signe d'usure
ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pièces défectueuses n'ont pas été réparées ou remplacées.
Portez une attention toute particulière aux pièces qui s'usent, comme indiqué ci-dessous.

The following preventive maintenance tips will keep your Life Fitness exercise equipment operating at peak perfor­mance:

• Locate the Life Fitness exercise equipment in a cool, dry place.

• Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.

• Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moistened with water and mild liquid detergent, to clean the Life Fitness exercise
equipment. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface. Do not use ammonia, chlorine, or acid­based cleaners.

• Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the p ad of the finger to press the selection
buttons on the console.

• Clean the housing and moving arms thoroughly on a regular basis.

NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly

recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment; apply the
non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit.

6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - ACHIEVE CONSOLE

Follow the schedules below to ensure proper operation of the Achieve Console.

ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY

Display Console Clean Inspect
Console Mounting Bolts Inspect
Accessory Tray / Reading Rack Clean Inspect

6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR®HEART RATE CHEST STRAP

HEART R

ATE READING IS ERRATIC, ABSENT ENTIRELY, OR ABNORMALLY ELEVATED

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Malfunction

Heart rate reading is erratic or
absent entirely

Abnormally elevated heart rate
readings

Probable Cause

Belt transmitter electrodes are not
wet enough to pick up accurate
heart rate readings.

Belt transmitter electrodes are not
laying flat against the skin.

Belt transmitter needs cleaning.

Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet
(one meter) of the heart rate
receiver.

Chest strap battery is depleted.

Electromagnetic interference from
television sets and/or antennas.

Electromagnetic interference from
cell phones.

Electromagnetic interference from
computers.

Electromagnetic interference from
cars.

Electromagnetic interference from
high voltage power lines.

Electromagnetic interference from
portable/personal electronic
devices.

Electromagnetic interference from
motor driven exercise equipment.

Electromagnetic interference from
another heart rate transmitter with­in three feet (one meter).

Corrective Action

Wet the belt transmitter elec­trodes (see section 3.2).

Ensure the belt transmitter elec­trodes are laying flat against the
skin (see section 3.2).

Wash the belt transmitter with
mild soap and water.

Make sure the chest strap trans­mitter is within three feet (one
meter) of the heart rate receiver.

Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services for instructions
on how to have the chest strap
replaced.

Move the exercise equipment a
few inches away from the proba­ble cause, or move the probable
cause a few inches away from
the exercise equipment, until the
heart rate readings are accurate.

6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS

If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:

• Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping.

• Apply hands to both sensors, one in each hand.

• Grasp the sensors firmly.

• Apply constant pressure around the sensors.

6.5 HOW TO

OBTAIN P

RODUCT SERVICE

1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and it s
features and workouts.

2. Locate the serial number plate. On treadmills, the serial number plate is on the bottom rear . On cross-trainers, the
serial number plate is on the back st abilizer. On bikes, the serial number plate is on the front st abilizer. Document
the serial number, which consists of three letters followed by six numerals.

3. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the W eb at www.lifefitness.com, or call the nearest Life Fitness
Customer Support Services group (see page 1 of this manual).

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7SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 LIFE FITNESS ACHIEVE CONSOLE

Console:

Type: MESSAGE CENTER with UP/DOWN ARROW keys
Displays: Elapsed time, Speed, Level, Calories, Heart Rate, Distance.

When enabled: METs and Watts
Summaries: Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total distance
Character size: 0.54 inches

Workouts and Goals: Manual, Random, Hill, Fat Burn, Cardio, and Fit Test

Heart rate monitor: Polar

®

telemetry heart rate monitoring system
Lifepulse system sensors
Polar

®

heart rate chest strap: optional

Resistance Levels: 25

(Non-Treadmill products only)

Incline Levels: 20

(Treadmills only)

Ports (2): Type RJ45, interchangeableNetwork ready connection and Fitness Entert ainment port (power

compliant with Fitlinxx CSAFEspecification dated August 4, 2004: 4.75VDC to 10VDC; maxi­mum current of 85mA).

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

Non-Treadmill Achieve Console Treadmill Achieve Console

Length: 16 inches / 40. 64 centimeters Length: 25 inches / 63.50 centimeters

Width: 15 inches / 38.10 centimeters Width: 15 inches / 38.10 centimeters

Height: 4 inches / 10.16 centimeters Height: 4 inches / 10.16 centimeters

Weight: 4 pounds / 1.81 kilograms Weight: 5.80 pounds / 2.63 kilograms

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:

Non-Treadmill Achieve Console Treadmill Achieve Console

Length: 19.875 inches / 50.48 centimeters Length: 28.75 inches / 73.03 centimeters

Width: 18.25 inches/ 46.36 centimeters Width: 18.25 inches / 46.36 centimeters

Height: 7.50 inches / 19.05 centimeters Height: 7.125 inches / 18.10 centimeters

Weight: 7.40 pounds / 3.36 kilograms Weight: 10.20 pounds / 4.63 kilograms

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7.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY COVERAGE:ACHIEVE CONSOLE FOR 97C, 95C, 95R, 95T, 95X

Model 2 Years 1 Year

97C,95C, 95R, Mechanical and Labor

95T, 95X Electrical components

*NOTE - Once any commercial product is placed in a private residence (home), it automatically becomes covered under that product category's consumer war­ranty. Warranty coverage begins at the original date of sale.

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WHAT IS COVERED:

This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (“Product”) is warranted to
be free of all defects in material and workmanship.

WHO IS COVERED:

The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the
original purchaser.

HOW LONG IS IT COVERED:

All coverage is provided by specific Product according to the guidelines listed
on the chart accompanying this warranty card.

WHO PAYS 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
during the second and third years (if applicable).

WHAT WE WILLDO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS:
We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component, or, at

our option, replace the Product. Such replacement parts are warranted for the
remaining portion of the original
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 Product’s environment, rust or corrosion as a result of
the Product’s location, alterations or modifications without our written autho­rization or by failure on your part to use, operate and maintain the Product as
set out in your Operation Manual (“Manual”).

Two type RJ45 interchangeable Network ready and Fitness Entertainment
portsare supplied with the Product. These ports comply with the Fitlinxx
CSAFEspecification dated August 4, 2004 stating: 4.75VDC to 10VDC; maxi­mum cur-rent of 85mA. Any Product damage caused by a load exceeding this
FitlinXXCSAFE specification is not covered by warranty.

All terms of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the
continental borders of the United States of America (excluding Alaska,
Hawaii and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that
country’s local authorized Life Fitness representative.

WHAT YOU MUST DO:
Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures
registration of purchase information but is not required); use, operate and
maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Support

Services of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect; if instruct­ed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire
Product for repair.

OPERATION MANUAL:

It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUALbefore operating
the Product. Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements
specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satis­faction.

REPLACEMENT CONSOLE & 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 console (refer
to page 1 for Customer Services contact information). They will tell you how to
get a replacement console or, if necessary, arrange for service where your
console is located or advise you on how and where to ship the console for ser­vice.

Before shipping:

1. obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from Customer Support
Services

2. securely pack your console (use the original shipping carton, if possible)

3. write the RA# on the outside of the carton

4. insure the console, 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

EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY:

THIS LIMITED WARRANTYIS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM­ITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FIT­NESS FOR APARTICULAR 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 WARRANTYNOT 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!