Life Fitness OPTIMA SERIES Owner's Manual

OPTIMA SERIES STRENGTH

Owner’s Manual

05.25.10 / 8850901 REV B-2

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

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MERICAS

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)

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

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

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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.

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.