Life Fitness PRO SERIES User Manual
PRO SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL
M051-00416-A000
March 2001
1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to instruct all individuals,
whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment.
It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following
information prior to its use.
PROPER USAGE
1. Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is
imperative that weight stack machines as well as any other LIFE FITNESS equipment are used
properly to avoid injury.
2. Keep hands and feet clear at all times from moving parts to avoid injury.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
1. DO NOT use any equipment that is damaged and or has worn or broken parts. Use only replacement parts supplied by LIFE FITNESS.
2. MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES: Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact LIFE FITNESS for a replacement.
3. SECURING EQUIPMENT: All equipment MUST be secured to the floor to stabilize and eliminate
rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor.
4. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT: 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.
5. 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.
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SPECIFIC OPERATING WARNINGS
1. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first
sign of wear.
2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.
3. Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of
wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain).
4. Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing while using equipment. It is also recommended to have users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.
5. Fully insert weight selector pins. Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly.
Never remove selector pin if any weights are suspended. Never attempt to release jammed
weights or parts.
6. The Smith Machine could pose a danger if it is not properly secured to the floor. When used with
heavy weights, the unit may lift off of the floor causing user to lose his/her footing which could
result in injury. If unloaded one side at a time, the machine may tip over causing serious injury to
user as well as to other people standing nearby these machines.
7. Do not use Lat Pulldown Bars on Multijungle Crossover cable systems or any other pulley
systems. These bars are designed for lat pulldown machines only. If improperly used, the Lat Bar
because of its weight, could fall unexpectedly striking the user when weight selector pin is pulled.
8. Secure Cable crossover to the floor. This machine could pose a danger by tipping over when
used to perform certain chest exercise movements.
9. Lat Pulldown Machines pose a danger if used with worn or damaged cables and connecting links.
User can be struck in the head if the cable or related parts break during use.
10. When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of motion limiter, foot hold pad or any other
type of black know adjuster, be sure that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in the hole to avoid
injury.
11. When using the Seated Press machine, make sure the user understands the proper usage of the
pre-stretch assist mechanism to avoid injury.
12. The Multi-Adjustable Bench when used with heavy dumbbells or other weight may become unstable and tip over if not secured to the floor causing injury to the user.
13. 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. It is
recommended that the end users physical condition be evaluated prior to beginning any exercise
program.
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14. UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY
OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, ASK FOR CLARIFICATION FROM LIFE FITNESS
PERSONNEL.
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 charges during the second and third years (if applicable).
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 your
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.
HOW TO GET PARTS & 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 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, 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
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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.
CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT 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!
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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Frame Construction
• Frame is constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities.
• Frame is primarily 2" square tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Different tubing sizes and wall
thickness shall be used as required through engineering stress analysis.
• Frames are fully welded (not bolt together) for maximum structural integrity and minimum maintenance when possible. However, larger machines have a bolt-together configuration to facilitate
movement through smaller doorways and difficult installations.
2. Frame Finish
• Prior to applying finish, each part is sandblasted to prepare the surface for maximum adhesion.
• The frames are coated with an electrostatically applied epoxy powder coat finish applied in
powder form and then baked at 400 degrees F. This results in a smooth, consistent finish which is
very hard, assuring scratch and chip resistance.
3. Weight Selection
• Weights are selected by using a 7/16” selector pin, which completely penetrates the weight plate
and locks in place to eliminate any chance of disengaging during use.
• The selector pin is connected to the top weight to eliminate loss or substitution of substandard
pins.
4. Weight Plates
• Machined from solid, 1” thick steel. Finish is wrinkle black powder coat.
5. Weight Plate Bushings
• Each plate (not just the top weight) will contain low friction bushings, which surround the guide
rods to minimize friction and noise.
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6. Top Weight Bushings
• The top weight bushings shall float within the top weight utilizing rubber o-rings to assure ideal
alignment with the guide rods.
• The bushings are self-lubricating in order that the guide rods will not require lubrication.
7. Weight Stack Guide Rods
• Guide rods are 3/4” cold-drawn steel, turned ground and polished with hard chrome finish.
8. Weight Stack Suspension
• Durable rubber bumpers are suspended under each stack to reduce shock and vibration stresses
to the frame and facility floor.
9. Weight Selection Shaft
• The shaft is constructed of stainless steel and precision drilled for accurate pin selection.
10. Weight Transport
• 7 x 19 construction, 3/16” galvanized steel, lubricated, nylon-coated aircraft cable with breaking
strength rated at over 4000 pounds.
11. Cable Adjustment
• All cables can be adjusted at the top weight utilizing a standard 7/8” open-end wrench.
12. Weight Stack Guards
• All weight stacks are guarded on the back side to prevent bystanders from inadvertent contact
with the weight stack during use.
13. Pulleys
• All pulleys are at least 4 -1/4” working diameter fiberglass impregnated nylon with precision fit
cable groove and double sealed bearings.
14. Pulley Covers
• As a safety precaution, all pulleys are covered to minimize the danger of a moving pulley catching
a person’s finger or clothes.
15. Cams
• All cams are laser cut steel and individually designed for each unit to match the appropriate muscle strength capability curve.
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16. Counter Balanced Input Arms
• Input arms on equipment are counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the
assembly from the weight selected by the user.
17. Radial Bearings
• Radial bearings are pillow block bearing with basic radial load rating of over 2000 pounds. Pillow
block bearings allow shaft to self-align as well as rotate, which results in smooth and friction free
movement.
18. Linear Bearings
• Linear bearings are packed with grease at the factory and sealed with synthetic rubber and steel
seals.
• Bearing plates are rolled from high quality bearing steel hardened to Rockwell 60C. Bearing balls
are chromed steel hardened to Rockwell 60C.
• The bearings feature ball conforming grooves, axial compliance, and self-alignment capability.
19. Shafts
• All Linear bearing machines run on Thompson 60 Case Class L shafts or equivalent.
20. Bolts
• All hardware is grade 5, grade 8, or stainless steel.
21. Upholstery
• A superior grade of Boltaflex colorguard vinyl is used on all pads and wear covers . This material
utilizes the Prefixx finish to resist wear and stains from sweat and other deteriorating factors.
• All edges are stitched to eliminate any folds in the material that would limit durability.
• Wear covers are provided on all high use areas, so that rather than replacing an entire pad, the
wear cover can be replaced at a fraction of the cost, reducing maintenance expense.
22. Foam
• Three and four pound EVA foam (deformation resistant) or equivalent shall be used on all
machines. Foam shall be glued to a support board and contour shall be shaped. Wood backing
shall be set with minimum 1/4” x 20 T-nuts
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23. Hand grips
• Hand grips are an extruded 60 durometer thermorubber compound that is non-absorbing, wear
and tear resistant, and exhibits good dry and wet frictional characteristics.
• The grips shall be retained to the machine through the use of aluminum collars thereby
eliminating the tendency of the grip to slide off the machine.
24. Seat Adjustments
• Numerically engraved seat and pad adjustments correctly align body to machine for proper posture, muscle isolation and body stabilization.
• Adjusting posts are stainless steel for superior life and corrosion resistance.
• All tube in tube sliding parts are lined with UHMW plastic in order that the friction and wear
between the parts is reduced and the seats are thereby easier to adjust.
25. Foot Platforms
• All foot platforms are diamond plate, finished with a slip resistant wrinkle black powder coat finish.
26. Instructional Placard
• Placards provide step-by-step instructions as well as pictures to illustrate proper use and muscles
trained.
27. Equipment Anchoring
• All machines have holes in the feet which allow for easy anchoring to the floor. Life Fitness
recommends that all machines be anchored to the floor to minimize the possibility that they will be
tipped.
28. Warranty
• A 10-year minimum warranty on frames, 5-years on pillow block bearings, guide rods, pulleys and
weight plates, 1 year on linear bearings, cables, and grips, and 90 days on upholstery and any
items not specified.
29. Liability Insurance
• Certificate of insurance available upon request.
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3. PRO SERIES MACHINES
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3. Pro Series Machines
UPPER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES
Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the upper body are:
1. Chest Press (SU05)
2. Incline Chest Press (SU10)
3. Pectoral Fly (SU15)
4. Shoulder Press (SU25)
5. Lateral Raise (SU31)
6. Rear Deltoid/ Pectoral Fly (SU35)
7. Lat Pulldown (SU45)
8. Low Row (SU50)
9. Seated Row (SU55)
10. Pullover (SU60)
11. Seated Dip (SU66)
12. Arm Extension (SU70)
13. Arm Curl (SU75)
14. Dip & Chin Assist (SU86)
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CHEST PRESS (SU05)
3. Pro Series Machines
Starting Position Ending Position
Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily
emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep.
Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a
comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand grips should
align with your upper chest. Adjust weight as desired. Keep your feet on the foot
plates, back and shoulders straight and on the back pad, head up.
Performing the exercise: Elbows should be slightly lower than the shoulders. Use
the foot bar to push out the handles to a comfortable position. As you slowly push
the handles outward, keep the elbows moving directly out to the sides until you
reach the top of your range. Slowly lower the handles. When you’ve finished the
set, use your feet to push and hold the foot lever until the bar is completely lowered.
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3. Pro Series Machines
INCLINE CHEST PRESS (SU10)
Starting Position Ending Position
Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily
emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep.
Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a
comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand grips should
align with your upper chest. Adjust weight as desired. Keep your feet on the floor,
back and shoulders straight, head up.
Performing the exercise: Slowly push the handles up and keep the elbows moving
directly out to the sides until you reach the top of your range. Hold in the top
position without locking elbows. Slowly lower the handles to the starting position.
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PECTORAL FLY (SU15)
3. Pro Series Machines
Starting Position
Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily the
anterior deltoid and tricep.
Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the handles
above the pads. Arms should be resting on the pads. Adjust the arm pads by using
the pull knobs. Select the desired weight. Keep back straight against the pad, head
up.
Performing the exercise: Slowly push with your elbows until the pads touch each
other. Hold the extended position for a second. Let the pads come back slowly to
the starting position.
Note: Your shoulders should not be hyperextended in the starting position.
Ending Position
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3. Pro Series Machines
SHOULDER PRESS (SU25)
Starting Position
Muscles exercised: Primarily the anterior deltoid. Secondarily the medial deltoid
and the tricep.
Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the handles are level with the top of your
shoulders. Select the desired weight. Choose a hand grip that’s comfortable. Sit
back against the seat back with chest, shoulders and head up.
Performing the exercise: Slowly push the handles upward. Don’t lock elbows at
the top of the exercise. Return the handles slowly to the start position.
Ending Position
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Deltoid Lateral Raise (SU31)
3. Pro Series Machines
Starting Position
Muscles exercised: Primarily the medial deltoid. Secondarily the anterior deltoid
and the posterior deltoid.
Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the red dots line up with your shoulder joints.
Select the desired weight. Loosely grip the handles. Sit slightly forward so that your
chest rests on the chest pad. Keep back straight and head up.
Performing the exercise: Using your shoulders, push the pads up until your arms
are just below your shoulders. Hold the upward position briefly and then lower the
pads slowly to the starting position.
Ending Position
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3. Pro Series Machines
REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- PEC FLY EXERCISE
Starting Position
Muscles exercised: The pectoralis and anterior deltoid.
Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the vertical
handles. Elbows should be slightly below the shoulders. Feet should be on the
floor. Adjust the arm positions by using the pull knobs. The knobs should be in
holes 2, 3, 4 or 5 for this exercise. Keep back straight against the pad, head up.
Performing the exercise: Push handles together until the bumpers on the inner
arms touch each other. Hold the position for a second. Let the arms come back
slowly to the starting position.
Note: Your arms should not be hyperextended in the starting position.
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3. Pro Series Machines
REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- REAR DELTOID EXERCISE
Starting Position
Muscles exercised: Trapezius, rear deltoid, rhomboids.
Setup: Use pull knob to position handles into hole number 1 (handles back toward
weight stack). Raise or lower the seat so that your feet are on the floor when your
hands grip the horizontal handles. Sit facing the chest pad. Select the desired
weight. Keep back straight and head up.
Performing the exercise: Grip the handles loosely. With your arms parallel to the
floor and elbows bent slightly, pull the handles back as far as comfortable. Hold the
extreme position briefly. Slowly return the handles to the starting position.
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3. Pro Series Machines
LAT PULLDOWN- (SU45)
Starting Position Ending Position
Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi. Secondarily the bicep.
Setup: Use the pull knob to adjust the roller pads up or down so that legs will be
firmly anchored under the pads. Select desired weight. Stand and grip the bar with
palms facing away from you and thumbs under the bar. Hands should be about
shoulder width or slightly wider on the bar. While holding the bar, sit on the bench
and lock legs under the pads while keeping back straight and head up.
Performing the exercise: Pull the bar down to the front of the chest in a smooth
motion. Keep elbows under the bar. Slowly return the bar toward the starting
position. Finish by standing until weights come to rest on the stack.
Note: The back and head should be straight throughout the setup, exercise, and
return of the bar to the resting position.
Variations:
1. Hold the bar with the hands four to six inches apart to emphasize the lower lat
area.
2. Lean back on the bench keeping the back straight and the head up.
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