Life Fitness 95SI User Manual

95Si Stairclimber

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

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 SB (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 produit.

Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative. There are no user-serviceable parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section	Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Page
1.	Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .5
1.1	Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .5
1.2	Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .7
	Where to Place the Life Fitness® Stairclimber // How to Stabilize the
	Stairclimber // How to Charge Battery // Fitness and Entertainment
	Networking
2.	The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.10
2.1	The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.10
2.2	Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.11
2.3	The Accessory Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.14
3.	Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.15
3.1	Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.15
3.2	Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.16
	The Lifepulse™ Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System //
	The Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap
4.	The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.18
4.1	Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.18
4.2	Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.19
	To Begin any Workout // Selecting Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
	Entering Weight // Entering Age // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting
	the Intensity Level // Selecting a Goal Type // Switching Workouts “On-the-Fly” //
	Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early // Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout
	Setup Steps (chart)
4.3	Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.24
	Quick Start // Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Random // Manual // Heart Rate
	HillTM Workout // Heart Rate IntervalTM Workout // Extreme Heart RateTM
	Workout // Watts // Mets // Six Pre-Set Workouts
4.4	Personal Trainer Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.30
	Using Personal Trainer Workouts // Creating a Personal Trainer Workout
4.5	Using the Life Fitness Stairclimber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.31
	Stairclimber Motion // Posture During Workouts // Braking Resistance
5.	Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.32
5.1	Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.32
6.	Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.33
6.1	Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.33
6.2	Inspecting and Cleaning the Stairclimber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.34
6.3	Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.34
6.4	Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.34
	Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely //
	Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High
6.5	How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.35
7.	Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.36
7.	Life Fitness 95Si Stairclimber Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.36

© 2003 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and Zone Training are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Training+, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, and Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings. FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness stairclimber:

95Si

See Section 7, titled Specifications page in this manual for product-specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness stairclimber is an exercise machine that simulates the movements of walking up stairs at various speeds.

CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, is over the age of 45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year.

If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, he or she must stop immediately.

MISE EN GARDE: Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit cesser immédiatement.

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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details.

•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer.

•If the Life Fitness stairclimber has been dropped, damaged, or partially immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services and do not use the unit.

•Be very careful not to allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment while their exercise routine is in progress.

•Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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

•Do not use the Life Fitness stairclimber outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.

•Never insert objects into any opening of the product. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it while the unit is not in use. If the object cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

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

•Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats, or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.

•Do not use this product with bare feet.

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

•Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.

•Keep the area around the Life Fitness stairclimber clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture. Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit.

•Use caution when stepping on or off of the Life Fitness stairclimber.

•Never face backward while using the product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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1 POINT DE DÉPART

1.1CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspecté régulièrement afin de s'assurer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations.

•Cet appareil ne doit être employé que pour l'usage auquel il est destiné, conformément aux directives de son manuel. N'utilisez pas d'accessoires qui ne seraient pas recommandés par le fabricant.

•Si le marchepied d'exercice Life Fitness a subi une chute, s'il a été endommagé ou s'il est tombé dans l'eau, contactez le service clientèle de Life Fitness et n'utilisez pas l'appareil.

•Assurez-vous que personne ne gêne l'utilisateur ou ne nuise au fonctionnement de l'appareil pendant qu'il fonctionne.

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

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

•N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.

•N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans, coupez l'alimentation électrique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec précaution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.

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

•Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne s'est incrusté dans les semelles.

•N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.

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

•Ne placez pas les mains sous ou dans l'appareil, et ne le renversez pas sur le côté pendant le fonctionnement.

•Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs et de meubles. Veillez à laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Life Fitness stairclimber.

•Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage du Life Fitness stairclimber.

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

•Un panneau de sécurité de l'American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) a été livré avec le marchepied d'exercice Life Fitness. Il doit être placé dans un endroit visible, proche de l'appareil.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2SETUP

Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness stairclimber.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS® STAIRCLIMBER

Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the unit to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of 8 inches, or 21 centimeters, between the Life Fitness stairclimber and other units on either side. Allow a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the rear of the unit to any object or surface.

HOW TO STABILIZE THE STAIRCLIMBER

After placing the Life Fitness stairclimber in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it in all directions. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut (B) with an open-end 9/16-inch wrench, and rotate the stabilizing foot (A) to lower it. Verify that the unit is stable, and repeat the adjustment as necesarry until the unit no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar.

AB

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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

The Life Fitness stairclimber is powered by a rechargeable 6V battery. Check the battery by pressing the START key or by stepping on the pedals. If the battery is charged, the console lights up, making it possible to program a workout. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on programming workouts. If the display console does not light up, the unit must be re-charged. To do so, use the optional plug-in charging unit. The charger should be connected to the stairclimber for a minimum of eight hours to ensure a thorough charge. The unit may be used while the battery is being charged.

Life Fitness recommends charging the unit overnight at least once per week to ensure a long life for the battery under the following conditions:

•The stairclimber is operated consistently by users who weigh less than 120 pounds

•Workout durations are consistently less than 20 minutes

•Usage is less than two hours per day

To recharge the stairclimber battery on domestic models, first plug the charger's (A) AC power cord into an electrical outlet. Then, plug the charging cable into the stairclimber jack, which is located at the front of the unit, near the floor.

To recharge the stairclimber battery on international models, first plug the AC power cord (C) into the charger (B). Next, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Then, plug the charging cable into the stairclimber jack, which is located at the front of the unit, near the floor.

A

B

C

The plug must be inserted into an electrical outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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Consult the chart below for international electrical requirements. *

Location	Voltage	Frequency	Current
		Hz	AMPs
United Kingdom	230	50	1
Federal Republic	230	50	1
of Germany, France,
Netherlands, Italy,
Chile, Belgium,
Korea, Argentina, Spain
Latin America	110/220	60	1
Japan	200	50/60	1
Australia	240+	50	1
U.S., Canada	120	60	1

*If the console display does not light up after the proper charging procedure is followed, call Customer Support Services.

FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING

Two interchangeable network ports allow the Life Fitness stairclimber to be connected to a fitness entertainment system and/or a network, such as the FitLinxxTM interactive fitness network.

•Fitness network: The network connection enables the console to upload user workout statistics to a fitness network database or to download remotely stored information, such a pre-set workout program. See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for information on logging onto a network.

•Entertainment: The network connection enables the console to power third-party equipment for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater® entertainment system or the BroadcastVisionTM entertainment system. With the Entertainment Controls Kit, which is available from these service providers, the stairclimber is enhanced to include volume and channel controls.

The network ports are located on the back of the console and are enclosed by a removable cover. Any use of the ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty.

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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console allows the user to tailor 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.

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2.2DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the Life Fitness stairclimber console. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.

ASTART: 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, the console shuts down again.

NOTE: The AutoStart feature activates the console when the user steps on the pedals.

BENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when prompted by console display messages.

CNUMERIC keypad: Use these keys to enter values, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. While a workout is in progress, numeric keys can be used to set new intensity levels or change the target heart rate in the FAT BURN, CARDIO,

HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workouts. The ARROW keys have a similar function, except that they change workout parameters by single increments.

DARROW keys: A pair of UP and DOWN arrows is located on either side of the TIME/LEVEL window. Use either set of arrows, when setting up a workout, to change workout parameters displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. During a workout, pressing the ARROWS on the right (LEVEL) side of display changes the target heart rate for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workouts or the intensity level for other workouts. Pressing the ARROWS on the left (TIME) side increases or decreases the workout duration.

EQUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.

FCLEAR: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data, such as weight or age, before pressing the ENTER key. Pressing Clear during a workout stops it immediately, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a summary of the workout, including total time elapsed, total calories burned, and total floors climbed. Pressing CLEAR a second time causes the Message Center to prompt the user for a new workout setup.

GFAT BURN: Press this key to select the FAT BURN workout, which is a low-intensity workout for burning fat.

HCARDIO: Press this key to select the CARDIO workout, which is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning.

IRANDOM: Press this key to select the RANDOM workout, which is a workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression.

JMANUAL: Press this key to select the MANUAL workout, in which the intensity level remains the same unless it is manually changed.

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