Life Fitness x3, x3i User Manual

x3/x3i CROSS-TRAINER

ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL

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Part # 7257301

CONGRATULATIONS...

AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF LIFE FITNESS

AND THE LIFE FITNESS X3 AND X3i CROSS-TRAINER.

The following operation and assembly procedures have been prepared to make the set-up of this Cross-Trainer as quick and easy as possible.

Please take special note of the following important points prior to choosing a location and beginning assembly of the Cross-Trainer…

BEFORE ASSEMBLING CROSS-TRAINER

DO NOT locate the cross-trainer outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.

DO Make sure the sides of the cross-trainer should maintain a minimum clearance of 8 inches (20 cm) from the nearest cross-trainer or

other obstruction.

DO verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying parts listing prior to setting the cartons and shipping material aside. If any parts are missing, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed on page 26 of this assembly instruction booklet. Save the shipping cartons in case of return.

DO read the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine, as this is essential for proper use. The Manual explains how to properly use the cross-trainer and helps you to design an aerobic workout tailored to your personal fitness needs or requirements.

For your safety, before using this product, read the ENTIRE Operation Manual and ALL Assembly Instructions. They describe equipment setup and include instructions on how to use your equipment correctly and safely.

Class H (Home): Domestic use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.

An authorized service representative must perform any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts.

© 2000 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks and Go System-QuickStart™, Extreme HR, MagnaForce, EZ Resistance, Intelli, and Sport Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the Life Fitness X-Series x3 & x3i Cross-Trainers

Statement of Purpose

This Cross-Trainer is a home exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.

Product-specific features for each model are described in this manual under “Specifications”.

Warning: Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training. See the “Correct Usage” section on page 17.

Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends consulting your doctor before undertaking any 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, you experience faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, stop immediately.

Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour suivre un examen médical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d’exercice. Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des antécédents familiaux de tension élevée ou d’affections cardiaques, les personnes de plus de 45 ans, les fumeurs et les obèses, ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux élevé de cholestérol ou qui n’ont pas fait d’exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

Si, à tout moment pendant l’exercice, l’utilisateur ressent un malaise, un étourdissement ou une douleur, ou s’il se trouve à bout de souffle, il doit s’arrêter immédiatement.

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Assembly

Operations

Misc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Page
1.	GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-11
1.1	Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
1.2	Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
1.3	Parts Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
1.4	Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
1.5	How To Stabilize The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
1.6	Plugging in the Cross-Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
2.	THE DISPLAY CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12-13
2.1	Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
2.2	x3 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
2.3	x3i Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
3.	ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
3.1	Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
3.2	Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
4.	HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
4.1	Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
4.2	Heart Rate Monitoring, The Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
5.	CORRECT USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15-16
5.1	Lower Body vs. Total Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
5.2	Biomechanical Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
5.2.1	General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
5.2.2	Forward Motion – Lower Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
5.2.3	Forward Motion – Total Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
5.2.4	Reverse Motion – Lower Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
5.2.5	Reverse Motion – Total Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
5.2.6	Braking Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
6.	THE WORKOUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16-21
6.1	Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
6.1.1	Manual/QuickStart™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
6.1.2	Zone Training® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
6.1.3	Fat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
6.1.4	Cardio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
6.1.5	Heart Rate Hill And Heart Rate Interval Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
6.1.6	Heart Rate Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
6.1.7	Sport Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
6.1.8	Extreme HR Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
6.1.9	Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
6.1.10	Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
6.1.11	EZ Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
6.1.12	Cool-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
6.1.13	Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
6.1.14	Cross-Train Aerobic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
6.1.15	Cross-Train Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
6.2	Using the Workouts (Charts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
6.3.1	My workout – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
6.3.2	User Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
6.3.3	Programmable Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
6.3.4	Name, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
6.3.5	Workout, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
6.3.6	Statistics, Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
7.	USER MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
7.1	Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
7.2	Entering user menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
7.3	Description of User Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
8.	SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23-24
8.1	Preventive Maintenance Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
8.2	Troubleshooting The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
8.3	How To Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
9.	SPECIFICATIONS FOR X3i & X3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25

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1. GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•WARNING: Safety of the Cross-Trainer can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear. Keep this product out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to the moving linkages

and connection points. See Preventive Maintenance section for complete details.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or maintenance.

•To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, always connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

•Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

•Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord on the floor under or alongside of the Cross-Trainer.

•Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

•Close supervision is necessary when Cross-Trainers are used by children, or disabled persons.

•Do not use this product outdoors,

•Never insert objects into any opening off the power, unplug the power cannot be reached, contact Life

•Never place liquids of any type tray or holder. Containers with lids

•Wear shoes with rubber or highsoles, cleats or spikes. Make sure

•Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces

•Keep the Life Fitness product away Ensure that there is at least one

•Use caution when mounting or Cross-Trainer. Use the stationary whenever additional stability is exercising, always hold onto the stationary handlebar.

•Never operate the Cross-Trainer

backwards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

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1.2 PARTS LIST

The following parts are illustrated in actual size on the following two pages.

0.	Accessory Bracket Fastener	Qty: 2	1.	Phillips Pan Head Screw – Clevis Cover Fastener Qty: 4
	1/4"-20 x 3/4" LONG	3234101		10-32 x 3/8" LONG	3223401
2.	Electronics Console Mounting Fastener	Qty: 4	3.	Upright Cap Mounting Fastener	Qty: 1
	8-18 x 3/4" LONG Phillips Pan PLT ST	3225905		6-20 x 1/2" LONG Phillips Pan PLT ST	3226003
4.	Upright Mounting Bolt	Qty: 2	5.	Upright Mounting Bolt – Side Plate	Qty: 4
	3/8 – 16 x 1" LONG	3223301		3/8 – 16 x 2-3/4" LONG	3223308
6.	Front Clevis/Pedal Lever Mounting Bolt	Qty: 2	7.	Nylock Nut – Low Height	Qty: 4
	3/8 – 16 x 3-1/4" LONG	3223310		3/8 – 16 Low HT	3102807
8.	Nylock Nut – High Height	Qty: 2	9.	Plastic Cap Retaining Washer	Qty: 10
	3/8 - 16	3102802			6866701
10. Plastic Cap – Black		Qty: 10	Not illustrated Plastic Clevis Covers – BlackQty: 2 Sets (4)
		6866601		Cover, Clevis 1.75” Top/Bottom	Top (2) - 6914901
				Bottom (2) - 6915001
Not illustrated Plastic Upright Cap – Black		Qty: 1
	Cap, Tube 2 x 3 Custom	6944601

1.3 PARTS DESCRIPTION

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1.4 SETUP

Tools required: Socket set, Phillips Screwdriver, 9/16” open end wrench

Please read instructions carefully before assembly. Be sure to assemble the unit where it is to be used.

STEP 1

Remove the machine from packaging. Carefully assembly. Refer to the parts list on page 5 of

STEP 2

Assemble the upright tube assembly to the base frame:

NOTE: This step could require two people.

1.Lay the upright tube assembly (A) on floor in front of base frame (B).

2.Connect the upper wire harness (C) to the lower wire harness (D). Insert connected plugs of the wire harnesses into wiring hole on upright tube assembly (A).

3.Position the upright tube assembly (A) between the plates on the front of the base frame (B). Feed any excess wire harness into the base frame.

4.Line up the holes on the plates with the holes on the upright tube assembly (A).

5.Connect the upright tube assembly (A) to the base frame (B) using four (#5) 2-3/4” bolts, eight (#9) washers (4 on each side) and four (#7) low profile nylock nuts. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS POINT.

CAUTION: The wire harness may obstruct the connecting holes. If this happens, gently pull on the end of the wire harness at the top of the upright tube assembly (A) to clear the hole. Do not force the bolt through the hole if the wire harness is obstructing the bolt, as damage to the wire harness my result.

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1.4 SETUP CONTINUED

6.Insert two (#4) 1” bolts and two (#9) washers into the backside of the connector joint on the base frame (B). Start each bolt, and then tighten with a 9/16” socket wrench.

7.Tighten the four (#5) 2-3/4” bolts with a 9/16” socket wrench.

8. Push the ten (#10) black plastic cover caps

over each (#5) 2-3/4” bolt head and (#7) low profile nylock nut.

STEP 3

Attach Plastic Upright Cap to upright assembly:

1.Push the Plastic Upright Cap (E) into the open end of the tube at the top of the upright tube assembly (A).

2.Line up the hole in Plastic Upright Cap (E) with hole in upright tube assembly and fasten with a (#3) screw.

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1.4 SETUP CONTINUED

STEP 4

Attach heart rate accessory tray to upright assembly:

NOTE: This step applies to model x3i only.

1.Before attaching the accessory tray (G), it is helpful to form the threads in the console plate (H). Using a #3 Phillips screwdriver, start the (#0) self-tapping screws into the holes. When threads have formed, remove the screws.

2.Feed the upper wire harness (J) through the slot in the accessory tray bracket (K).

3.Line up the holes on the accessory tray bracket (K) with the holes on the console plate (H), and then secure the accessory tray with the two (#0) self-tapping screws using a #3 Phillips screwdriver.

STEP 5

Plug cables into the back of display console:

1.Plug the 10-pin connector at the end of the upper wire harness into the 10-pin connector (10P) in the back of the display console. Make sure the connector snaps into place.

NOTE: #2 and #3 apply to model x3i only.

2.Plug the 3-pin connector at the end of the heart rate cable into the 3-pin (3P) connector in the back of the display console. Make sure the connector snaps into place.

3.Plug in flat 6 pin (6P) connector for the Activity Zone.

4.Push excess cable(s) into the opening of the upright tube assembly (A).

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