Life Fitness OPTIMA SERIES Owner's Manual

OPTIMA SERIES STRENGTH

Owner’s Manual

05.25.10 / 8850901 REV B-2

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 Brasil

Av. Cidade Jardim, 900 Jd. Paulistano

São Paulo, SP 01454-000 BRAZIL

SAC: 0800 773 8282 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Service Email: [e-mail] Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail] Service Operating Hours:

9:00 - 17:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday) Store Operating Hours:

9:00 -20:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday) 10:00 - 16:00 (BRT) (Saturday)

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: 7:00am-6:00pm (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].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: 08.30 -16.30h (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 (MEZ)

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)

8.30h-15.00h (Friday)

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)

Italy

Life Fitness Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 3

85716 Unterschleißheim GERMANY

Telephone: [phone] Service: 800438836 (In Italy) Fax: [phone]

Service Email: [e-mail] Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail] Operating Hours: 08:30 - 16:30h (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)

ASIA 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 (JAPAN)

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

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description

1.Safety Information

2.Warranty

3.Contact Information

4.Exercise & General Specifications

5.Maintenance

1.SAFETY INFORMATION

It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to read the owner's manual and warning labels and instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel, on proper usage of the equipment.

UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT LIFE FITNESS CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-735-3867.

This equipment is categorized as class S per EN 957-1. As such this equipment is only intended for commercial, institutional and/or studio facilities. It is not intended for home use. Contact LIFE FITNESS with any questions regarding this classification.

It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to use.

ACCESS CONTROL

LIFE FITNESS recommends that all commercial fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended that the equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner.

INSTALLATION

SECURING EQUIPMENT - LIFE FITNESS recommends that all equipment be secured to a solid, level surface to stabilize it and eliminate rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor.

PROPER USAGE

1.Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that LIFE FITNESS equipment is used properly to avoid injury.

2.Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain, STOP EXERCISING and consult your physician.

3.Keep body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.), clothing and jewelry away from moving parts to avoid injury.

4.When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of motion limiter, foothold pad, pulley or any other type of adjuster, make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in the hole to avoid injury.

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INSPECTION

1.DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all LIFE FITNESS equipment use only replacement parts supplied by LIFE FITNESS.

2.Cables and belts pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear. Consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain.

3.Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace them at the first sign of wear.

4.MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAME PLATES - Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain important information. If unreadable or missing, contact LIFE FITNESS for a replacement.

5.EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well as keeping your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.

6.Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so. LIFE FITNESS will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request, or in the field if proper arrangements are made.

7.Before any use, examine all accessories approved for use with the LIFE FITNESS equipment for damage or wear.

8.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR REPAIR ANY ACCESSORY APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE LIFE FITNESS EQUIPMENT WHICH APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED OR WORN.

OPERATING WARNINGS

1.It is the purchaser's sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the proper operating procedures of all LIFE FITNESS equipment.

2.Keep children away from strength equipment. Parents or others supervising children must provide close supervision of children if the equipment is used in the presence of children.

3.Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while using equipment. It is also recommended to have users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.

4.All bystanders must stay clear of all users, moving parts and attached accessories and components while machine is in operation.

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SELECTORIZED WEIGHT STACK SYSTEMS

1.Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.

2.Fully insert weight selector pins. Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly.

3.Never pin the weight stack in an elevated position.

4.Never remove selector pin if any weights are suspended.

5.Never attempt to release jammed weights or parts.

6.Never use dumbbells or other means to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use only those means provided by LIFE FITNESS.

PLATE LOADED, FREE WEIGHT AND BODY WEIGHT SYSTEMS

1.If the unit is equipped with weight rods, use only Olympic style weight plates (2.0" bore) for training weight. Do not use dumbbells or any means other than those stated to increase weight resistance. See machine specific section for more information.

2.Always utilize weight plate retention devices such as clamps or pins.

3.Only add weight plates up to the load limits of the unit. Make sure all weight plates are completely placed on the weight rod.

4.Never exceed the load rating for any plate loaded station, body weight station, bench or other free weight device, including specific weight rod and band peg limits. See machine specific section for load limit information.

5.Contact a Life Fitness representative with any questions regarding proper weights and loading.

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2.WARRANTY

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.

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 charge after the first year.

WHAT WE WILL DO 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 you Operation Manual (.Manual.).

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.

OPERATION MANUAL

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

EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product. Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty, or otherwise, of any damage to any person or property, including any lost profits or lost savings, for any special, indirect, secondary, incidental or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

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CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED

No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty.

EFFECTS 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 to be 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!

HOW TO OBTAIN PARTS & SERVICE

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

2.Locate and write down the serial number of the unit.

3.Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group.

WARRANTY COVERAGE

*There is no warranty coverage for labor on Strength Products.

Structural Frame	Pillow	Pulleys	Weight	Guide	Cables	Belts /	Grips	Upholstery	Bearings	Hardware /
(Not coatings)	Blocks		Plates	Rods		Springs				Mechanical
10 Years	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	90 Days	1 Year	90 Days	1 Year	90 Days

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3.CONTACT INFORMATION

For Product Service within the United States and Canada:

Toll-free: 800-735-3867

Please call Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and tell them your name, address, and serial number of your Product. They will tell you how to get a replacement part, or if necessary, arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you on how and where to ship the Product for service. Before shipping:

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

2.Securely pack your Product (use the original shipping carton, if possible).

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

4.Insure the Product.

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.

Return address:

Life Fitness World Headquarters

Attn: CSS Help Desk

5100 N. River Rd.

Schiller Park, IL 60176

For Product Service Internationally see contact information listed on page one of this manual.

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