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Life Fitness 93SI User's Manual

1. 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 the Battery Fitness 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 LifepulseTM Digital Heart Rate Monitoring
2. Intensity levels 20 Stepping speed range 2 13 floors per minute Pedal size 6 inches x 11 inches 15 2 centimeters x 27 9 centimeters Maximum step height 13 5 inches 34 3 centimeters Drive type Belt alternator Accessory Tray Optional Bullhorns Optional Color Gray Silver ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Length 48 inches 122 centimeters Width 32 inches 81 2 centimeters Height 64 inches 162 6 centimeters Weight 155 pounds 70 3 kilograms SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 52 inches 132 centimeters Width 37 inches 94 centimeters Height 32 inches 81 centimeters Weight 191 pounds 86 6 kilograms 35
3. Floors Minute rate of floors climbed per minute Calories number of calories burned since beginning the workout based on a calcula tion involving the entered weight of the user and the step rate If the user does not enter weight during the workout setup the computer does not make this calculation Heart Rate detected heart rate if the user is gripping the Lifepulse System Sensors or wearing the chest strap Floors Climbed number of floors climbed since the start of the workout based on a calculation involving the step rate The MESSAGE CENTER also can be programmed to display any of the following three values each time the intensity level changes during the workout See Section 5 titled Optional Settings for more information Calories per Hour 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 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 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 inte
4. Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS 21 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 Intensity level The Life Fitness Stairclimber provides a selection of 20 intensity levels The step speed for Level 1 the easiest setting is two floors per minute the tiers of difficulty increase up to Level 20 with a step rate of 13 floors per minute The intensity level appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as columns of light Selecting a low intensity level at first is recommended As physical conditioning improves the levels can increase Target heart rate Life Fitness Stairclimber workouts that calculate a target heart rate base this number on the age of the
5. 43 1 61 57 198 FAX 43 1 61 57 198 20 LIFE FITNESS IBERIA Pol Ind Mol dels Frares c C n 12 08620 Sant Vicen dels Horts Barcelona SPAIN Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unterschleissheim GERMANY Telephone 49 89 31 77 51 0 FAX 49 89 31 77 51 99 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via Vittorio Veneto 57 A 39042 Bressanone Bolzano ITALY Telephone 39 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 FAX 1 847 288 3886 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 1353 666017 FAX 44 1353 666018 LIFE FITNESS JAPAN Nippon Brunswick Bldg 8F 5 27 7 Sendagaya Shibuya Ku Tokyo JAPAN 151 0051 Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 M051 00K47 A108 10 06 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 5100 North River Road Schiller Park Illinois 60176 U S A 847 288 3300 FAX 847 288 3703 800 735 3867 Toll free within U S A Canada www lifefitness com INTERNATIONAL OFFICES 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 indispensab
6. 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 stairclimber 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 A B 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 Life Fitness 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 Life Fitness Stairclimber battery on dom
7. CENTER displays information about the work out such as 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 work out setup G 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 H WORKOUTS PLUS 93Si only Press this key to access additional workout options includ ing 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 work out is in progress J 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
8. 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 Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout Setup Steps chart Entering Weight Entering Age Entering Time Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level Switching Workouts On the Fly Pausing Workouts Ending Workouts Early 4 3 Workout Descriptions 22 Quick Start Fat Burn Cardio Hill Random Manual Watts Mets Six Pre Set Workouts Fit Test 4 4 Using the Life Fitness Stairclimber 28 Life Fitness Stairclimber Motion Posture During Workouts Braking Resistance 5 Optional Settings 29 5 1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature 29 User Language Select
9. The electrodes A which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap must remain wet to transmit accurately the elec trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin However it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing If it becomes necessary to re moisten the chest strap electrodes grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes and moisten them NOTE If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn and if the sig nals from the sensors are valid the on board computer uses the sensor signals for calculating the heart rate instead of those transmitted with the chest strap A A 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the Life Fitness Stairclimber pre programmed workouts For more detailed infor mation 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 bu
10. 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 K 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 available on 93Si or CARDIO available on 93Si workout which requires the use of the Lifepulse System Sensors or 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 PLACE HANDS ON SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL workout Profiles are not available for FAT BURN or CARDIO In these workouts the level is based on the heart rate Therefore the profile cannot be displayed 12 13 L MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step instructions for setting up a work out 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
11. becomes ENABLE ENABLED an available workout on the stairclimber DISABLE 93Si only USER LANGUAGE SELECT DISABLED This option if enabled gives users the ability to select a language for use during a workout See the topic entitled User Language Select in this section Applies to units programmed to perform measurements in English system Applies to units programmed to perform measurements in Metric system OPTIONAL SETTINGS 30 USER LANGUAGE SELECT If enabled this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit dur ing 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 Selecting a language is not necessary to begin a workout Simply press the Quick Start key to start a workout or any of the program keys to begin workout pro gramming using the default language The user may select from the following languages English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Portugese and Turkish Japanese is available if the unit is equipped with a CCD console To enable the User Language Select option enter the Optional Settings see section 5 1 Scroll forward through the op
12. 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 com or contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group 33 For Product Service within the United States and Canada LIFE FITNESS WORLD HEADQUARTERS 100 North River Road Schiller Park Illinois 60176 U S A Telephone 1 847 451 0036 Fax 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Room 2610 Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon HONG KONG LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 LIFE FITNESS DO BRAZIL Av Dr Dib Sauaia Neto 1478 Alphaville Barueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL LIFE FITNESS VERTRIEBS GmbH D ckegasse 7 9 3 36 1220 Vienna AUSTRIA Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 43 1615 7198 20 LIFE FITNESS IBERIA Pol Ind Mol dels Frares c C n 12 08620 Sant Vicen dels Horts Barcelona SPAIN Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unters
13. user and the type of workout The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout During the workout itself the workout reads the heart rate which is transmitted via the chest strap and it uses this data to adjust the resistance Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise SWITCHING WORKOUTS ON THE FLY 93Si ONLY It is possible during a workout to switch to another workout After a switch the console retains all the progress information about the workout since its beginning To change workouts on the fly press the CHANGE WORKOUT key Then using the ARROW KEYS scroll through the workout options dis played by the MESSAGE CENTER When the desired workout appears press ENTER PAUSING WORKOUTS To pause a workout in progress press the PAUSE key or simply stop climbing Press the PAUSE key again and resume climbing to continue the workout The workout can be paused for a duration of 60 seconds During that time it is possible to step off and back on without stopping the workout If the workout is not resumed in 60 seconds the console automatically shuts down 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 CEN TER displays SELECT WORKOUT U
14. 6 Service and Technical Data 31 6 1 Preventative Maintenance Tips 31 6 2 Inspecting and Cleaning the Stairclimber 32 6 3 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors 32 6 4 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 32 Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High 6 5 How to Obtain Product Service 33 7 Specifications 34 7 1 Life Fitness 93Si Stairclimber Specifications 34 7 2 Life Fitness 90S Stairclimber Specifications 35 2006 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness and Zone Training are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Zone Training and Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro I
15. ATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY Repeat the electrode moistening procedure See Section 3 2 titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet 91 centimeters of the heart rate receiver The chest strap is battery operated and will stop functioning when the battery runs out Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced See Section 6 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals these signals may be strong enough to elevate heart rate readings Possible sources include Television sets and or antennas cell phones computers cars high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment Another heart rate transmitter within three feet or one meter may also cause abnormal heart rate readings 32 Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Display Console C I Console Mounting Bolts I Accessory Tray C I Frame C I Plastic Covers C I KEY C Clean I Inspect 6 5 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify
16. DOWN ARROW key for the desired value Press ENTER to select the new value or setting and proceed to the next setting To exit Optional Settings press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START Or after the last setting has been displayed and it is impossible to scroll forward by pressing ENTER hold down the QUICK START key and press CLEAR The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the prompt to select a workout Setting Default Value Description MAX WORKOUT 60 minutes This is the maximum possible duration for a DURATION workout The value can range from 10 to 99 ENGLISH METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the units of weight UNITS METRIC measurement used by workouts WATTS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE ENABLED displays the Watts equivalent of the step rate DISABLE 93Si only METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE DISABLED displays the Mets equivalent of the step rate DISABLE 93Si only CAL HR DISPLAY ENABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE DISABLED displays the number of calories burned per hour DISABLE during the workout WATTS PROGRAM DISABLED If this option is enabled the Watts workout becomes ENABLE ENABLED an available workout on the stairclimber DISABLE 93Si only METS PROGRAM DISABLED If this option is enabled the Mets workout
17. SING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START for a new workout Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 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 Using the ARROW KEYS increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value 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 RANDOM The RANDOM workout creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible FAT BURN 93Si ONLY The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a
18. Technical Communications Department Printed Document Cover Sheet Models Covered Description Language Part Number Print Specifications Printing Format Stock Cover Bindery Finish Size Page Count The original electronic artwork for this Operation Manual resides in the Technical Communications Department of the Marketing Communications Department This operation manual was published on a PC using Microsoft Word 97 or Quark Xpress 4 1 and CorelDRAW Version 9 0 All Windows Versions 9 REF 7 REF 9Si 90S Stairclimber Operation Manual Eng M051 00K47 A108 1 1 black Body 60 white offset 1 1 black black 80 Mounti Matte Cover 4 0 Perfect Bound or Saddle Stitched 7 x 9 reference illustration 35 93Si 90S Stairclimbers o p e rat i o n m a n u a l M051 00K47 A108 1 LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Room 2610 Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon HONG KONG Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 Telephone 32 87 300 942 FAX 32 87 300 943 LIFE FITNESS DO BRAZIL Av Dr Dib Sauaia Neto 1478 Alphaville Barueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 LIFE FITNESS VERTRIEBS GMBH D ckegasse 7 9 3 36 1220 Vienna AUSTRIA Telephone
19. ate monitor Lifepulse System Sensors Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system Polar heart rate chest strap optional Intensity levels 20 Stepping speed range 2 13 floors per minute Step pedal size 6 inches x 11 inches 15 2 centimeters x 27 9 centimeters Maximum step height 13 5 inches 34 3 centimeters Drive type Belt alternator Accessory Tray Standard Bullhorns Standard Color Gray Silver ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Length 48 inches 122 centimeters Width 32 inches 81 2 centimeters Height 64 inches 162 6 centimeters Weight 165 pounds 75 kilograms SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 52 inches 132 centimeters Width 37 inches 94 centimeters Height 32 inches 81 centimeters Weight 201 pounds 91 kilograms 34 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 54 inches Workouts Quick Start Manual Random Hill Heart rate monitor Lifepulse System Sensors Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system optional Polar heart rate chest strap optional
20. ated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 44 42 39 35 34 Excellent 42 43 40 41 37 38 33 34 32 33 Very Good 39 41 37 39 35 36 31 32 30 31 Above Average 37 38 35 36 32 34 29 30 28 29 Average 34 36 32 34 30 31 27 28 25 27 Below Average 31 33 29 31 27 29 25 26 23 24 Low 28 30 27 28 25 26 22 24 20 22 Very Low lt 28 lt 27 lt 25 lt 22 lt 20 Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 6th Ed 2000 It is designed to provide a qualitative description of a user s VO2 max estimation and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement 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 Benefits of this feature include Pull push hip and knee action which simulates actual stair climbing Development of greater muscular strength and endurance Optimal muscular development for the right leg and left leg individually Better cardiovascular exercise POSTURE DURING WORKOUTS Begin stepping at a comfortable pace taking either full or short step
21. chleissheim GERMANY Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via Vittorio Veneto 57 A 39042 Bressanone Bolzano ITALY Telephone 800 438 836 FAX 39 0457 238 197 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 5100 North River Road Schiller Park Illinois 60176 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3964 FAX 1 847 288 3886 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 1353 665 507 FAX 44 1353 666 719 LIFE FITNESS JAPAN Nippon Brunswick Bldg 8F 5 27 7 Sendagaya Shibuya Ku Tokyo Japan 151 0051 Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 LIFE FITNESS BRAZIL Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 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 54 inches Workouts Quick Start Manual Random Fat Burn Cardio Hill Around the World Kilimanjaro Interval Cascades Speed Training Foothills Watts when enabled Mets when enabled Fit Test Heart r
22. cline CASCADES is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually incline and decline SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed training workout FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 18 19 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 TO BEGIN ANY WORKOUT Without networking press START or simp
23. dans l appareil et ne le renversez pas sur le c t pendant le fonctionnement Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d obstructions y compris de murs et de meubles Veillez laisser au moins 30 cm d espace autour du Life Fitness stairclimber Proc dez avec pr caution lors du montage ou du d montage du Life Fitness stairclimber N utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l arri re Un panneau de s curit de l American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM a t livr avec le marchepied d exercice Life Fitness Il doit tre plac dans un endroit visible proche de l appareil CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULT RIEUR 6 7 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 Allow a distance of 3 feet or 1 meter from the rear of the Life Fitness Stairclimber to any object or surface HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER After placing the Life Fitness Stairclimber in position check the unit s stability by attempting to rock it in all directions
24. dommag ou s il est tomb dans l eau contactez le service client le de Life Fitness et n utilisez pas l appareil Assurez vous que personne ne g ne 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 troite est n cessaire en cas d utilisation par des enfants des personnes invalides ou handicap es N utilisez pas ce produit l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides N ins rez jamais d objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil Si un objet tombe dedans coupez l alimentation lectrique d branchez le cordon de la prise et r cup rez le avec pr caution Si vous ne pouvez pas l atteindre consultez le service apr s 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 recommand d utiliser des verres munis d un couvercle Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antid rapantes N utilisez pas de chaussures talons de semelles en cuir ou crampons Assurez vous qu aucun caillou ne s est incrust dans les semelles N utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures Maintenez les v tements l ches les lacets et les serviettes l cart des pi ces en mouvement Ne placez pas les mains sous ou
25. e lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START If no key is pressed the console shuts down again NOTE The Life Fitness Stairclimber s AutoStart feature activates the console when the user stands on the pedals and begins stepping B ENTER Press this key after entering each value such as weight or workout time when prompted by console display messages C 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 On the 93Si model pressing these keys during a FAT BURN or CARDIO workout increases or decreases the target heart rate D QUICK 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 to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired E PAUSE Press this key to pause a workout in progress Press it again and resume climbing to continue the workout The workout can be paused for a maximum duration of 60 seconds During that time it is possible to step off and back on without stopping the workout However after 60 seconds elapse the console automatically shuts down F 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
26. ed to express the metabolic rate of work oxygen consumption per unit of body weight required to perform a task The workout automatically alters the intensity level to main tain the appropriate rate of effort For information on enabling this workout see Section 5 titled Optional Settings SIX PRE SET WORKOUTS 93Si ONLY AROUND THE WORLD KILIMANJARO INTERVAL CASCADES SPEED TRAINING and FOOT HILLS are variations of the HILL workout These workouts cannot be changed on the fly AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ulti mate peak and then gradually decline INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually decline CASCADES is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually incline and decline SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed training workout FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels 25 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 w
27. eeks 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 Immediately afterward the console will take the user s heart rate reading calculate a fitness score and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 volume of oxygen test It gauges how well the heart sup plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity To set up the Fit Test Begin stepping Press the PERSONAL TRAINER button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option The message center will prompt for a user weight ENTER WEIGHT Use the ARROW KEYS to input your weight Press ENTER to accept the weight The message center will next prompt for a user age ENTER AGE Use the ARROW KEYS to input your age Press ENTER to accept the age The message center will next prompt for a user gender SELECT GENDER Using the ARROW KEYS select a gender Press ENTER to accept the gender selection The message center will next prompt for a workout level ENTER LEVEL Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropria
28. es each time Your heart rate is dependent on many factors including amount of sleep the previous night at least seven hours is recommended time of day time since last meal two to four hours after the last meal is recommended time since last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol or cigarette at least four hours is recommended time since last exercise at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and aver age the three scores NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age 27 The tables below list fit test results RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Men Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 52 51 48 45 42 Excellent 50 51 48 50 46 47 42 44 39 41 Very Good 47 49 45 47 43 45 40 41 36 38 Above Average 44 46 42 44 40 42 37 39 33 35 Average 41 43 39 41 37 39 34 36 30 32 Below Average 38 40 36 38 34 36 31 33 27 29 Low 35 37 33 35 31 33 28 30 24 26 Very Low lt 35 lt 33 lt 31 lt 28 lt 24 RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN Women Estim
29. estic 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 Life Fitness 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 8 9 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 FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING Two interchangeable network ports allow the Life Fitness Stairclimber to be connected to a fit ness 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 ente
30. etical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 A 20 year old user s THR is 130 so the equation would be 220 20 65 130 23 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 fol lowing these descriptions below The heart rate should be measured at two stages in the work out 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 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles 2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or stints of recovery The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 4 Cool down is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by products which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness Each col
31. grated 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 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service A B 14 15 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 NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program The Life Fitness Stairclimber features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training exercise FAT BURN or CARDIO are available on the 93Si For detailed information about these workouts see Section 4 titled The Workouts During one of these workouts grasp the Lifepulse System Sensors continuously or wear the optional telemetry chest strap to enable the Life Fitness Stairclimber s on board computer to monitor the heart rate The computer automatically adjusts the re
32. hoes 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 An American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM safety sign has been shipped with the Life Fitness stairclimber Post the sign in a visible area near the unit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 POINT DE D PART 1 1 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES CONSIGNE DE S CURIT pour un emploi s r le produit doit tre inspect r guli rement afin de s assurer qu il n est pas us ni endommag Consultez la section de Maintenance pr ventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations Cet appareil ne doit tre employ que pour l usage auquel il est destin conform ment aux directives de son manuel N utilisez pas d accessoires qui ne seraient pas recommand s par le fabricant Si le marchepied d exercice Life Fitness a subi une chute s il a t en
33. ing at peak performance Locate the Life Fitness Stairclimber in a cool dry place Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build up caused by sweat Use a 100 cotton cloth lightly moistened with water and mild liquid cleaning product to clean the Stairclimber Other fabrics including paper towels may scratch the surface Do not use ammonia or acid based cleaners Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console use the pad of the finger to press the selection buttons on the console Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis NOTE A non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended for cleaning the exterior of the unit At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment apply the non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit 6 2 INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE STAIRCLIMBER Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing check the following Dry moist hands to prevent slipping Apply hands to all four sensors two in each hand Grasp the sensors firmly Apply constant pressure around the sensors Clean the sensors with a damp cloth 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING IS ERR
34. le de lire ce manuel d utilisation dans son INT GRALIT ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d installations Ce manuel explique comment installer l quipement 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 environ ment 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 prod uct warranty MISE EN GARDE Tout changement et toute modification de ce mat riel peut annuler la garantie du produit Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance must be performed by an authorized ser vice representative There are no user serviceable parts 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description
35. ly step on the pedals to activate the console The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START If it displays a different message press the CLEAR key twice rapidly When the stairclimber is networked press START or step on the pedals to activate the console The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt SELECT WORKOUT OR ENTER ID USING ENTER KEY Select a workout or log on to the networked exercise database and download the preset workout To log onto the network key in the user ID number with the NUMERIC KEYPAD SELECTING QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt press the QUICK START key The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed SELECTING A WORKOUT For MANUAL FAT BURN 93Si only CARDIO 93Si only RANDOM and HILL When prompted to select a workout use the ARROW KEYS to scroll through the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER When the desired workout appears press ENTER For AROUND THE WORLD KILIMANJARO INTERVAL CASCADES SPEED TRAINING FOOT HILLS and FIT TEST All of these workouts are available on the 93Si 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 contin
36. nc 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 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 CAUTION Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a com plete 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 m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de commencer tout programme d exerci ce et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d hyperten sion ou de troubles cardiaques ou s il a plus de 45 ans s il fume s il a du cholest rol s il est ob se ou n a pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si pendant l utilisation de l appareil l
37. r time Enter Watts goal value Begin workout METS if enabled Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until WATTS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Enter Mets goal value Begin workout AROUND THE WORLD 93Si only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until COAST TO COAST appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout KILIMANJARO 93Si only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until KILIMANJARO appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout INTERVAL 93Si only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until INTERVAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout CASCADES 93Si only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until CASCADES appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout SPEED TRAINING 93Si only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until SPEED TRAINING appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout FOOT HILLS 93Si only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until FOOT HILLS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout FIT TEST 93Si only Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until FIT TEST appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter level Begin workout This workout requires the user to wear the Polar heart rate chest strap or to grip the Lifepulse Sensors throughout the workout
38. rning the body s fat reserves The user must wear a heart rate chest strap The workout automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum CARDIO 93Si only is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning The user must wear a heart rate chest strap The workout auto matically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HILL is an interval training workout combining hills and valleys of different intensity levels which is proven to provide effective time efficient cardiovascular results RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression to challenge the user MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically The following workouts available on the 93Si model are accessed by pressing the WORKOUTS PLUS key AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ulti mate peak and then gradually decline INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually de
39. rtainment 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 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 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 10 The 90S console display The 93Si console display 11 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the Life Fitness Stairclimber console are list ed 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 consol
40. s and keeping the back straight Hold the handrails or the bullhorns on the 93Si for stability and balance only It should be noted that using the handrails for support can offload weight and cause the Life Fitness Stairclimber console to give inaccurate readings of calories burned BRAKING RESISTANCE The Life Fitness Stairclimber features speed dependent braking resistance During a workout the computer monitors the user s step rate and maintains it at the rate that corresponds to the selected intensity level If the user s speed exceeds the corresponding rate the computer increases the resistance to lower the user s speed If the user s step rate is slower the computer decreases the resistance to enable the user to increase speed 28 29 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 Scroll forward through the options using the ENTER key or backward using the CLEAR key For each feature or setting option the MESSAGE CENTER displays the default setting To change the default press the UP or
41. sistance level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate To change the target heart rate during a workout use the ARROW keys Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 16 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 handle bars 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 A A 17 THE POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Stairclimber is equipped with the Polar heart rate monitoring system in which elec trodes 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 See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap
42. te effort level based on your age gender and activity level Use the ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level After the five minute FIT TEST is completed a FIT TEST score will be displayed FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS Inactive Active Very Active L2 4 men L3 10 men L7 15 men L1 2 women L2 5 women L3 10 women Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program The goal is to elevate the user s heart rate to a level that is between 60 85 of their theoretical maximum heart rate Stairclimber Fit Test Level Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age 26 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 heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute body weights less than 75 pounds 34 kg or greater than 400 pounds 182 kg ages below 10 or over 99 years data input that exceeds human potential If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data you can correct it by pressing CLEAR inputting the correct information and pressing ENTER It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstanc
43. tions using the ENTER key or backward using the CLEAR key until LANGUAGE SEL appears Once LANGUAGE SEL appears in the Message Center press any of the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to toggle the mode from OFF to ON 31 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 NOTE The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear If maintenance is required keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule REMARQUE pour conserver un mat riel s r il convient de l inspecter r guli rement afin de d celer tout signe d usure ou d endommagement N utilisez pas l appareil tant que les pi ces d fectueuses n ont pas t r par es ou remplac es Portez une attention toute particuli re aux pi ces qui s usent comme indiqu ci dessous The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness stairclimber operat
44. ue 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 Stairclimber workouts that set a target heart rate zone first calculate the user s theoretical maximum heart rate by subtracting the user s age from the number 220 The workouts then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum 20 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 Accept THR Begin workout WATTS if enabled Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until WATTS appears press ENTER Enter weight Ente
45. umn as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above represents one interval The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval Each workout is made up of 20 intervals so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a six minute work out For every minute added by the user on the fly each interval increases by three seconds A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in progress the workout adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase This pattern repeats until the workout is completed 24 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 stair climber It is roughly equal to 0 25 calories per hour The workout automatically alters the intensi ty level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort For information on enabling this workout see Section 5 titled Optional Settings METS WHEN ENABLED 93Si ONLY This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Mets A Met is a unit of mea surement us
46. user s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoreti cal maximum rate for optimal results Throughout the workout the user wears a chest strap The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting the intensity level of the Life Fitness stairclimber to reach and maintain the target This system eliminates over and under training and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel CARDIO 93Si ONLY The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is calculated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle The user wears a chest strap HILL The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light which together have the appearance of hills and valleys The computerized interval train ing workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio respiratory improve ment than steady pace training 22 Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theor
47. utilisateur ressent un malaise des vertiges des douleurs ou des difficult s respirer il doit cesser imm diatement 4 5 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 attach ments 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 s

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