Technical Communications Department Printed Document Cover Sheet Models Covered: 9Si / 90S Stairclimber Description: Operation Manual Language: Eng.
93Si, 90S Stairclimbers o p e rat i o n M051-00K47-A108 manual
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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.
TABLE OF Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1. 1.1 1.2 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5. 5.1 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7. 7.1 7.2 CONTENTS Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Set-up . .
This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness stairclimber: 93Si, 90S 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.
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. • 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.
1 POINT 1.1 CONSIGNES DE DÉPART 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.
1.2 SETUP 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 Life Fitness Stairclimber 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.
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 plug must be inserted into an electrical outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. *If the console display does not light up after the proper charging procedure is followed, call Customer Support Services. Location Voltage Frequency Hz Current AMPs United Kingdom Federal Republic of Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Chile, Belgium, Korea, Argentina, Spain Latin America Japan Australia U.S.
2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the Life Fitness Stairclimber 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.
2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the Life Fitness Stairclimber console are listed and described in this section. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts. A START: Press this key to activate the console for programming a new workout. The activated console lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START. If no key is pressed, the console shuts down again.
H WORKOUTS PLUS (93Si only): Press this key to access additional workout options, including the six pre-configured hill workouts. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for details. The following workouts may be accessed with this key: • WATTS • CASCADES • METS • SPEED TRAINING • AROUND THE WORLD • FOOTHILLS • KILIMANJARO • FIT TEST • INTERVAL I CHANGE WORKOUT (93Si only): Press this key to switch to another workout while a workout is in progress.
L MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. When a workout is in progress, it displays statistics about the progress of the workout, as seen below: • Time: time elapsed since the start of the workout. • Level: programmed intensity level. • Floors/Minute: rate of floors climbed per minute. • Calories: number of calories burned since beginning the workout; based on a calculation involving the entered weight of the user and the step rate.
2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY The accessory tray (A), which is mounted to 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. The tray is standard on the 93Si model and optional on the 90S model. To order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.
3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to exercise. Zone training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The values within the zone depend on the workout.
3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE LIFEPULSETM DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life Fitness stairclimber. Grasp the stainless steel sensors (A) that are set into the “bull horn” handlebars. The console displays the heart rate after 10 to 40 seconds. Grasp both sensors (A) on each handlebar comfortably for the console to obtain an accurate heart rate reading.
THE POLAR® TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Stairclimber is equipped with the Polar® heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is optional. To order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.4, titled How to Obtain Product Service.
4 THE WORKOUTS 4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the Life Fitness Stairclimber pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout. Once QUICK START is selected, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically. FAT BURN (93Si only) is a lower-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves.
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS Different stairclimber workouts require different setup steps. See the chart on the following page, titled Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout Set-up Steps, for a quick glance at the steps for setting up any individual workout. This section provides details on the steps themselves. Note: A new Life Fitness stairclimber may emit a slight smell during the first few hours of operation as the load resistor heats up for the first time. If the smell persists, contact customer service.
LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS QUICK START Select QUICK START Enter weight Begin workout HILL Select HILL Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout RANDOM Select RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Enter intensity level Begin workout MANUAL Select MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Enter intensity level Begin workout FAT BURN (93Si only)* Select FAT BURN Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR** Begin workout CARDIO (93Si only)* Select CARDIO Enter weight Enter time Enter age A
ENTERING TIME When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value, and press ENTER. SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY LEVEL When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or target heart rate* to the desired value, and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout.
4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout. The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. To change the level press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys. If the CALORIES PER HOUR display is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays “ENTER WEIGHT”, which is required to calculate this ratio.
Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following these descriptions below. The heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. To do so, wear the chest strap. Note that the MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL workout.
WATTS (WHEN ENABLED) (93Si ONLY) This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. A Watt is a unit of power that measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a stairclimber. It is roughly equal to 0.25 calories per hour. The workout automatically alters the intensity level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort. For information on enabling this workout, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.
FIT TEST (93Si ONLY) The Life Fitness Stairclimber Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile Stairclimber. The Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five minutes at the chosen resistance level.
Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used: Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range higher age lower age lower weight higher weight* shorter taller * in cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range The computer will not accept: O heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute O body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (182 kg) O ages below 10 or over 99 years O data input that exceeds human potential If you make an err
The tables below list fit test results.
4.4 USING THE LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER STAIRCLIMBER MOTION The Life Fitness Stairclimber permits a maximum stepping height of 13.5 inches, or 34.3 centimeters. The unit features independent stepping action, which means that the pedals move independently of each other.
5 OPTIONAL SETTINGS 5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings, or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the console. To enter the Optional Settings, while the unit is on, hold down the UP ARROW key, and press CLEAR twice. The MESSAGE CENTER displays a program version number. Press the ENTER key. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “OPTIONAL SETTINGS”.
USER LANGUAGE SELECT If enabled, this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit during a workout. To use the option, enable User Language Select (see below). Begin stepping. The console will display the message “SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS”. The user can select from a list of available languages using any of the arrow keys. Press enter when the desired language appears to select that language. A workout can now be started using the selected language.
6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness Stairclimber is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Commercial Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locations the world over. This same technology, engineering expertise, and reliability have gone into the Life Fitness Stairclimber.
6.2 INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE STAIRCLIMBER Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. ITEM Display Console Console Mounting Bolts Accessory Tray Frame Plastic Covers WEEKLY C MONTHLY I BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY I C C C I I I KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect 6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, check the following: • • • • • 6.
6.5 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT 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 document the serial number of the unit. This number consists of three letters followed by six numbers. The serial number plate is located at the back end of the unit. 3. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at: www.lifefitness.
7 SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 93Si STAIRCLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS Designed use: Heavy/Commercial Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 159 kilograms Minimum user weight: 100 pounds / 45.3 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER with heart rate, floors climbed, floors per minute, level, time, calories, calories per hour (when enabled), Watts (when enabled), and Mets (when enabled) WORKOUT PROFILE Summaries: Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total floors climbed Character size: 0.
7.2 90S STAIRCLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS Designed use: Heavy/Commercial Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 159 kilograms Minimum user weight: 100 pounds / 45.3 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER with heart rate, floors climbed, floors per minute, calories, calories per hour (when enabled), Watts (when enabled), and Mets (when enabled) WORKOUT PROFILE Summaries: Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total floors climbed Character size: 0.