Life Fitness X9 User Manual

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TOTAL-BODY ELLIPTICAL CROSS-TRAINER

USER MANUAL

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Before using this product, it is essential that this

ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read.

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 B 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 H (Home): Domestic 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Where to Place the Life Fitness

Cross-trainer // How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Cross-trainer //

Plug In the Life Fitness Cross-trainer

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.3 The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

To Begin a Workout // Selecting and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout // Entering Weight // Entering Age // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting the Resistance Level // Selecting a Workout Mode // Switching Workouts on the Fly // Life Fitness Cross-trainer Workout Setup Steps (chart) //

Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Quick Start // Manual // Random // Sport Training

Workout // EZ Resistance // Fat Burn // Cardio // Heart Rate HillTMWorkout // Heart Rate IntervalTMWorkout // Extreme Heart RateTMWorkout // Hill // Six Pre-set Workouts // Cross-train Aerobics // Cross-train Reverse Watts // Mets

4.4 Using My Workouts Personal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

My Workouts Key // My Workouts Naming-Programming // My Workouts Operating Parameters // Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts // Editing Settings for Workouts Saved Under My Workouts // My Workouts Statistics-Programming // My Workouts User Statistics // My Workouts Change Workout Programming // Workout Profiles Key

5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

5.1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

6. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

6.3 Troubleshooting the LifepulseSystem Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

6.4 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely // Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Extremely High

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

7. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

8.1 Life Fitness X9i Cross-trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

2005 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. HeartSync, Sports Training, My Workouts, 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. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

This User Manual describes the functions of the following product:

Life Fitness rear drive total body cross-trainer

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See "Specifications" page in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness cross-trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. 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; or is over the age of 45; or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. Life Fitness also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product.

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

Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l'équipement.

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. Life Fitness recommande également de consulter un professionnel du conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utiliser correctement ce produit.

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

1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT

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.

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

any maintenance activity.

• To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to 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. If this occurs, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

• Position this product so the power cord plug is accessible to the user.

• 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 along the side of the Life Fitness cross-trainer.

• If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent,

or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

• If this Life Fitness product does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed

in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.

• Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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

• Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing material.

• Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle 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.

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

• Do not use this product with bare feet.

• Do not tip the unit on its side during operation.

• Keep the area around the Life Fitness product clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture. Ensure that there is at least one foot of clearance in front of the unit.

• Use caution when mounting or dismounting the cross-trainer. Use the stationary handlebar whenever additional stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving arms.

• Never use the Life Fitness cross-trainer while facing backward.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1.2 SETUP

Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness cross-trainer.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS®CROSS-TRAINER

Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the Life Fitness cross-trainer to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness cross-trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers. It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness cross-trainer from the side.

HOW TO

STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER

After placing the Life Fitness cross-trainer in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it. Any slight rocki ng indicates that the unit must be leveled. Check the stabilizing feet to determine which foot does not rest fully on the floor. Rotate the foot counter-clockwise to lower it. Recheck the stability and adjust again as needed until the Life Fitness cross-trainer is stable and no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment into position by tightening the jam nut against

the stabilizer bar with an open end 9/16 inch wrench.

PLUG IN THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER

The Life Fitness cross-trainer comes with a standard power supply for the U.S., or a universal power supply that will accept country-specific line cords.

Insert the power adapter jack into the barrel plug on the back of the Life Fitness cross-trainer. Then insert the power supply into the wall outlet (A) (or the universal power supply if outside the U.S. (B). Make sure the cord is routed so that it doesn't bind and will not be walked on.

Check that the console LEDs light up. If not, recheck the plug and wall connections and make sure the wall outlet has power.

2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 DISPLAY

CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console on the Life Fitness cross-trainer 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.

Level Heart Rate Distance Speed

Calories Time

E B J

Fat Burn = Low Intensity

Cardio = High Intensity

Age 10 20 30 40 50 65% 136 130 123 117 110

80% 168 160 152 144 136 Age 60 70 80 90 100

65% 104 97 91 84 78 80% 128 120 112 104 96

Suggested target heart rate is a percentage of max.

ACSM heart rate range: 55% - 90%

Quick Start

Begin Pedaling.

Press Quick Start.

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Display

Lock

Workout

Profiles

Workouts

Quick

Start

Pause

Total Body Mode

Lower Body Mode

EnterClear

Cool

Down

K A

2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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

A ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when prompted by console

display messages.

B ARROW KEYS: Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to change workout parameters displayed on the console,

such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. Pressing these keys during a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE workout increases or decreases the target heart rate.

C QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout program.

Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level.

D CLEAR: 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 distance traveled, and total calories burned. Pressing CLEAR a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new workout setup.

E DISPLAY LOCK: During a workout, the MESSAGE CENTER alternately displays the number of CALORIES burned

and the amount of TIME elapsed. Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK key when the MESSAGE CENTER displays either statistic, forces the MESSAGE CENTER to display that statistic continuously throughout the workout. Pressing DISPLAY LOCK again allows the MESSAGE CENTER to resume toggling between both statistics.

F WORKOUTS PROFILES: Press this key to select workout options:

• MANUAL • EZ RESISTANCE • CARDIO • EXTREME HEART RATE

• RANDOM • SPORTS TRAINING • HEART RATE HILL • TOTAL BODY

• HILL • FAT BURN • HEART RATE INTERVAL • LOWER BODY

G COOL DOWN: workouts end automatically in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. Press the COOL

DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s Cool Down level according to the individual user’s performance. Each time the user presses the COOL DOWN key, the Cool Down duration shortens by one minute.

H WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels

of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the column is proportional to the level of the intensity. During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE

workout, which requires the use of the Lifepulse system sensors or a Polar heart rate chest strap, the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape to request the user’s heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, “NEED HEART RATE - USE TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL workout.

I MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. During a workout,

it displays statistics about the progress of the workout:

• Level: programmed intensity level. Toggles with Heart Rate.

• Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is grasping Lifepulse system sensors or wearing the Polar heart rate chest strap. Toggles with Level. If the on-board computer does not detect a heart rate, only Level is displayed throughout the workout.

• Distance: the total distance traveled in miles (or kilometers if enabled).

• Speed: the pedaling speed in miles per hour.

• Calories: the number of calories burned since beginning the workout. Toggles with Time.

• Time: time elapsed since the start of the workout. Toggles with Calories.

If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these three values each time the intensity level changes during the workout:

• Calories per Hour: the rate of calories burned per hour.

• Watts: effort level in Watts. The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work.

• METs: effort level in Mets. The Met is an expression of the rate of work for the human body at rest, or a metabolic equivalent; one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest.

Note: The Watts display and the Calories Per Hour display cannot be turned on at the same time.

See Section 5, titled Optional Settings for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to display these additional settings.

J TOTAL BODY MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts

to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout. It can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE.

K LOWER BODY MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates five minutes of forward motion with

two minutes of reverse motion. It can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE.

For more information about Total Body Mode and Lower Body Mode, see the topic Selecting a Workout Mode in Section 4.2, titled, the Using the Workouts.

2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY / READING RACK

The accessory tray (A), which is mounted near the base of the console, provides dual storage trays with space for items such as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones. Additionally, an integrated reading rack (B) for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the uppper panel of the console.

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