Technical Communications Department Printed Document Cover Sheet Models Covered: 93S, 90S Stairclimbers Description: Operation Manual Language: Eng.
93S, 90S Stairclimbers o p e rat i o n M051-00K47-A076 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 Section 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 6.3 6.4 7. 7.1 7.2 OF CONTENTS Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Set-up . . . .
This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness stairclimber: 93S, 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 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 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 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 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 (93S only): Press this key to access additional workout options, such as various predetermined workout profiles and the ability to set goals based on different types of measurements. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for details.
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 93S 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 POLAR® TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness stairclimber is equipped with Polar telemetry (optional on the 90S model), a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the stairclimber console. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout.
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.
METS targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Mets. A Met is a unit of measurement used to express the metabolic rate of work (oxygen consumption per unit of body weight) required to perform a task. One Met is approximately equal to a person’s metabolism when seated and relaxed. AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.
For COAST TO COAST, KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES, SPEED TRAINING, and FOOT HILLS: All of these workouts are available on the 93S model only. When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout, press the WORKOUTS PLUS key. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the name of one of these workouts. Press ENTER to select the displayed workout; or continue to press the WORKOUTS PLUS key to display each of the other options, and then press ENTER to select the desired workout.
ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value, and press ENTER. Stairclimber workouts calculate the number of calories burned based on the user’s weight and step rate. ENTERING AGE When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed age to the correct value, and press ENTER.
ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR once. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a workout summary, which includes the number or floors climbed, the total calories burned and other statistics. Press CLEAR a second time, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout. 4.
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.
MANUAL The MANUAL workout sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the workout is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired, using the arrow keys. HEART RATE HILLTM WORKOUT (93S ONLY) This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup.
HEART RATE INTERVALTM WORKOUT (93S ONLY) 80% HRmax Warm-up Hill Hill Hill This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup.
EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT (93S ONLY) This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the LifepulseTM sensors throughout the workout. When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate.
WATTS (WHEN ENABLED) 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.
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 pedalling. 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 C C C I BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY I I I KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect 6.
6.4 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 93S 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.