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93S, 90S Stairclimbers o p e r a t i o n m a n u a l M051-00K47-A076
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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 c...
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3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.1 Important Safety I...
Page 7 - MPORTANT; Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
5 1 G ETTING S TARTED 1.1 I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 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. D...
Page 8 - OINT DE DÉPART; ONSIGNES DE; N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.; CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.
1 P OINT DE DÉPART 1.1 C ONSIGNES DE S ÉCURITÉ I MPORTANTES 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 lasection de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations. • Cet apparei...
Page 9 - ETUP; for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a dis-
7 1.2 S ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness stairclimber. W HERE TO P LACE THE L IFE F ITNESS ® S TAIRCLIMBER Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the stairclimber to the location in which itwill be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, fo...
Page 10 - The Workouts
H OW TO C HARGE THE B ATTERY The Life Fitness stairclimber is powered by a rechargeable 6V battery. Check the battery bypressing the START key or by stepping on the pedals. If the battery is charged, the consolelights up, making it possible to program a workout. See section 4, titled The Workouts , ...
Page 11 - Using the Workouts; How to Obtain Product Service
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. F ITNESS N ETWORKING The L...
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2 T HE D ISPLAY C ONSOLE 2.1 D ISPLAY C ONSOLE O VERVIEW The computerized display console on the stairclimber allows the user to tailor a workout to per-sonal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console the usercan track fitness improvement from one workout to ...
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11 2.2 D ISPLAY C ONSOLE D ESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the stairclimber console are listed anddescribed 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 co...
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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. • Floors/Mi...
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2.3 T HE A CCESSORY T RAY The accessory tray (A), which is mounted to the base of the console, provides dual storage trayswith space for items such as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones. Additionally, an inte-grated reading rack (B) for supporting a book or magazine is located at the b...
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15 3 H EART R ATE Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE 3.1 W HY H EART R ATE Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE ? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way tomonitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind theLife Fitness heart r...
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17 4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS 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 spe...
Page 20 - Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout Set-up Steps
18 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 per-form a task. One Met is approximately equal to a person’s metabolism when seated and relaxed. ARO...
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19 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 MESSAGECENTER then displays the name of one of these work...
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20 E NTERING W EIGHT When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the ARROW KEYS to increaseor decrease the displayed weight to the correct value, and press ENTER. Stairclimber workoutscalculate the number of calories burned based on the user’s weight and step rate. E NTERING A GE When p...
Page 24 - Each; HILL; end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.; Interval Training; ANDOM; The; RANDOM; than one million different patterns are possible.
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 followingthese descriptions below. The heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gaugeits effectiveness. T...
Page 25 - MANUAL; This program combines the standard; workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone
23 M ANUAL 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. H EART R ATE H ILL TM W ORKOUT (93S ONLY ) This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with ...
Page 26 - This program also combines the standard; workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate; HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile
24 H EART R ATE I NTERVAL TM W ORKOUT (93S ONLY ) 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 maxi-mum † (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate durin...
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25 E XTREME H EART R ATE TM W ORKOUT (93S ONLY ) This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitnessimprovement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possi-ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The...
Page 29 - Development of greater muscular strength and endurance
27 4.4 U SING THE L IFE F ITNESS S TAIRCLIMBER S TAIRCLIMBER M OTION 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 moveindependently of each other. Benefits of this featu...
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5 O PTIONAL S ETTINGS 5.1 E NTERING AND U SING THE O PTIONAL S ETTINGS F EATURE 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, ...
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29 U SER L ANGUAGE S ELECT 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 pedalling. The console will display the message “SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROWKEYS”. The user c...
Page 32 - REVENTATIVE; Locate the Life Fitness stairclimber in a cool, dry place.; Do not use ammonia or acid-based cleaners.; Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis.
30 6 S ERVICE AND T ECHNICAL D ATA 6.1 P REVENTATIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The Life Fitness stairclimber is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is oneof the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today.Commercial Life Fitness products have proven to...
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31 6.2 I NSPECTING AND C LEANING THE S TAIRCLIMBER Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. 6.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE H EART R ATE C HEST S TRAP H EART R ATE R EADING I S E RRATIC O R A BSENT E NTIRELY • Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on the chest strap. See Sec...
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6.4 H OW TO O BTAIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 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...
Page 35 - PECIFICATIONS; TAIRCLIMBER
7 S PECIFICATIONS 7.1 93S S TAIRCLIMBER S PECIFICATIONS 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...