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OWNER'S MANUAL
9481201 REV BC

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  • Page 1 Insignia Series OWNER'S MANUAL 9481201 REV BC...
  • Page 3 Latin America and Caribbean* Spain Hong Kong Life Fitness, LLC Life Fitness IBERIA Life Fitness Asia Pacific LTD 10601 W Belmont Ave C/Frederic Mompou 5,1º1ª 32/F, Global Trade Square Franklin Park, IL 60131 U.S.A. 08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona...
  • Page 4 User and Service Documents Link https://lifefitness9512.zendesk.com/hc/en-us https://www.lftechsupport.com/web/document-library/documents Additional information is available online using the links above. ‫أ علاه‬ ‫إل ر إبط‬ ‫باستخدإم‬ ‫إ لإ ن تر نت‬ ‫على‬ ‫إضافية‬ ‫معلومات‬ ‫تتوفر‬ 点击上面的链接可在线获取更多信息。 Flere oplysninger er tilgængelige online gennem linket ovenfor. Bijkomende informatie is online beschikbaar via bovenstaande link.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Copyright 2022, Life Fitness, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, ICG and SCIFIT are registered trademarks of Life Fitness, LLC and its affiliated companies and subsidiaries. Disclaimer: Images and specifications are current as of the date of publication and are subject to change.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    • DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all Life Fitness Family of Brands equipment, use only replacement parts supplied by Life Fitness Family of Brands.

  • Page 7: Disposing Of

    Life Fitness Family of Brands will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the field if proper arrangements are made. • Before use, examine all accessories approved for use with the Life Fitness Family of Brands equipment for damage or wear.

  • Page 8: Product Labels

    Product Labels General Warning Label Bolt to Floor Tag Cable Maintenance Tag Found on Tower Tied to Frame Tied to Head Plate Cable FCC Labels Found next to Serial Label Serial Number Label Found at Frame Base Pinch Hazard Label Found near Moving Parts Glute Bridge Patent Label Found at Frame Base (IS-GLD only)

  • Page 9: General Exercise

    2. Exercise and Product Information General Exercise Information Intended Use The intended commercial use of this machine is to aid exercise and improve general physical fitness. Prior to Exercise Prior to starting a training program, get a complete physical exam to make sure your physician agrees that you are ready.

  • Page 10: Exercise And Product Information

    Abdominal (SS-AB) Exercise Muscles Used: Abdominal Setup: Adjust the seat height so that lower back pad is resting on your lower back. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Grip handles. Movement: With a controlled motion upper torso crunch, emphasize the use of your abdominal muscles. Avoid using your arms to power through the motion, they should provide a guide for the motion.

  • Page 11: Assist Dip / Chin

    Assist Dip / Chin (SS-ADC) Exercise Muscles Used: Assist Dip: Triceps, Anterior Deltoid, & Pectoralis Major Assist Chin: Latissimus Dorsi & Biceps Setup: Assist Dip: Select weight and step up on footplates. Rotate handles to inner or outer position. Grip handles and place knees on pad. Assist Chin: Select weight and step up on footplates.

  • Page 12: Back Extension

    Back Extension (SS-BE) Exercise Muscles Used: Erector Spinae & Gluteus Setup: From a seated position - with hips pushed against lumbar pad - place feet on foot support. Adjust start position on back pad for desired range of motion. Movement: With chest up and shoulders back - grip handles and extend back - until low back contacts lumbar pad.

  • Page 13: Bicep Curl (Ss-Bc)

    Bicep Curl (SS-BC) Exercise Muscles Used: Biceps Setup: Adjust the seat height so elbows are slightly off arm pads and aligned with axis of rotation. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Sit with chest-up and shoulders back and grip the handles keeping the elbows slightly bent. Movement: Grip the handles with palms up.

  • Page 14: Biceps Curl Dependent

    Biceps Curl Dependent (SS-BCD) Exercise Muscles Used: Biceps Setup: Adjust the seat height so backs of arms rest fully on arm pad, aligning elbows with machines pivot. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Rotate handle forward and grip firmly. Body is positioned with chest up and shoulder back, leaning forward slightly if necessary to increase stability.

  • Page 15: Calf Extension

    Calf Extension (SS-CE) Exercise Muscles Used: Gastrocnemius & Soleus Setup: Adjust the seat back to allow a slight bend in the knees when the balls-of-the-feet are positioned on the footplate. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Position the hips firmly against the back pad and grip the handles located on the sides of the seat pad.

  • Page 16: Chest Press

    Chest Press (SS-CP) Exercise Muscles Used: Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid & Triceps Setup: Adjust the seat height so handles are aligned with mid-chest. Using the start adjuster knob located on both press arms, adjust to the desired range of motion. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance.

  • Page 17: Fly (Ss-Pec)

    Fly (SS-PEC) Exercise Muscles Used: Pectoralis Major & Anterior Deltoid Setup: Adjust seat height so that elbows are slightly below shoulders when hands are placed on the handles. Adjust the start position with the range of motion adjustment. With hands placed on grips - sit with chest up and shoulders back - and slowly push hands together while keeping your shoulders placed against the back pad.

  • Page 18: Glute (Ss-Gl)

    Glute (SS-GL) Exercise Muscles Used: Gluteus & Quadriceps Setup: Adjust torso pad to fit between chest and abdominals. Place one foot on footplate while knees are slightly flexed. Movement: Extend hip and knee. Slowly return footplate to starting position. Rotate footplate and repeat with opposite leg.

  • Page 19: Glute Bridge

    Glute Bridge (IS-GLD) Exercise Muscles Used: Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris Setup: From the seated position, adjust the footplate so knees are bent near 90 degrees. Remain seated and lie back on the back pad. Bring feet off the footplate to the floor and then grab the belt.

  • Page 20: Hip Abduction / Adduction

    Hip Abduction / Adduction (IS-HAA) Exercise Muscles Used: Hip Abduction: Hip Abductors Hip Adduction: Hip Adductors Setup: Hip Abduction: Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Position knee pads outside of the knees. Adjust start position with range of motion adjustment and slowly move the pads out - pushing with knees - and return.

  • Page 21: (Ss-Hab)

    Hip Abduction (SS-HAB) Exercise Muscles Used: Hip Abductors Setup: Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Adjust start position with range of motion adjustment and slowly move the pads out - pushing with knees - and return. Movement: Hold the handles and slowly move the pads out, pushing with knees.

  • Page 22: Hip Adduction

    Hip Adduction (SS-HAD) Exercise Muscles Used: Hip Adductors Setup: Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Adjust start position with range of motion adjustment and slowly move the pads in - pushing with knees - and return. Movement: Hold the handles and slowly move the pads in, pushing with knees.

  • Page 23: Lateral Raise

    Lateral Raise (SS-LR) Exercise Muscles Used: Deltoid Setup: Adjust seat height to align shoulders with machine pivots. Sit facing the machine and position forearms on pads. Lightly grip handles and raise elbows until even with shoulders. Return slowly to starting position. Movement: When elbows reach shoulder height, hold the position briefly and then lower the pads slowly to starting position.

  • Page 24: Leg Curl (Ss-Lc)

    Leg Curl (SS-LC) Exercise Muscles Used: Hamstrings Setup: Lie face down on the pads, positioning the knees just off the pad aligned with the machine pivot, as indicated by the axis of rotation. The lower leg pad should be positioned comfortably above the back of the ankles, adjusting pad if necessary.

  • Page 25: Leg Extension

    Leg Extension (SS-LE) Exercise Muscles Used: Quadriceps Setup: Adjust the back pad to align with the knee joint with the machine pivot (axis of rotation). Adjust the lower leg pad to a comfortable position above the ankle. Using the adjustment knob located near the machine cam, adjust the start position to the desired range of motion.

  • Page 26: Pectoral Fly / Rear Deltoid

    Pectoral Fly / Rear Deltoid (SS-FLY) Exercise Muscles Used: Pectoral Fly: Pectoralis & Anterior Deltoids Rear Deltoid: Posterior Deltoids, & Trapezius Setup: Pectoral Fly: Adjust the seat height so elbows are slightly below shoulders, when holding the vertical handles. Adjust the start position using the overhead range of motion adjustments for each arm.

  • Page 27: Pulldown (Ss-Pd)

    Pulldown (SS-PD) Exercise Muscles Used: Latissimus Dorsi & Biceps Setup: Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Stand and grip bar in desired position, then pull down and sit with thighs under pads. Upper body is positioned leaning slightly forward from the hips, pulling directly over shoulders. TIP: Attempt to stabilize the body without the use of the thigh pads until necessary.

  • Page 28: Row (Ss-Rw)

    Row (SS-RW) Exercise Muscles Used: Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius, Rhomboids, Teres Major and Minor, Posterior Deltoids & Biceps Setup: Adjust the seat height to align the mid-chest with the top of the chest pad. Keeping feet firmly on the floor or foot rests, adjust the chest pad position to allow full arm extension. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance.

  • Page 29: Seated Leg Curl

    Seated Leg Curl (SS-SLC) Exercise Muscles Used: Hamstring Setup: Sit down on seat and adjust the back pad by pulling the knob under the left side of the seat. The seat should be adjusted so that the knee lines up with the axis of rotation (pivot point). Adjust the ankle pad so it’s positioned just under the ankles.

  • Page 30: Seated Leg Press

    Seated Leg Press (SS-SLP) Exercise Muscles Used: Quadriceps, Hamstrings & Gluteus Setup: Adjust the start position, using the release lever located on the seat’s left side, to the desired range of motion. Position feet on the footplate hip width apart, with the feet turned out slightly.

  • Page 31: Shoulder Press

    Shoulder Press (SS-SP) Exercise Muscles Used: Deltoids & Triceps Setup: Adjust the seat height so handles are aligned with or above shoulder height. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Grip either set of handles. Body is positioned with chest-up, shoulders and head back against back pad. NOTE: The neutral handles are ideal for persons with limited shoulder flexibility or orthopedic limitations.

  • Page 32: Torso Rotation

    Torso Rotation (SS-TR) Exercise Muscles Used: Obliques & Abdominals Setup: Adjust seat position for desired range of motion. Place knees on the front edge of seat pad while facing chest pads. Adjust chest support pads so that the center of the pads align with the top of the chest.

  • Page 33: Triceps Extension

    Triceps Extension (SS-TE) Exercise Muscles Used: Triceps Setup: Adjust the seat height so backs of arms rest fully on arm pad, aligning elbows with machines pivot. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Rotate handle back and grip firmly and position feet under foot bar for stability. Body is positioned leaning forward from hips keeping back straight.

  • Page 34: Triceps Press

    Triceps Press (SS-TP) Exercise Muscles Used: Triceps & Anterior Deltoid Setup: Adjust seat up or down so that elbows are bent at 90-degree angles when gripping the handles. Select desired weight. Rotate handles inward or outward as desired. Rest feet on floor.

  • Page 35: Lf Codes

    LF Codes Intro (what are LFcodes?) LFcodes are both QR codes and NFC tags that integrate with the Life Fitness Android® and Apple® LFconnect app to provide product demo videos, strength tracking and product setup guidelines. How it works: Select the LFcodes feature within the LFconnect app. Using the LFcodes scanner, scan the LFcode on the product. If using an NFC-enabled device, simply touch or tap the LFcode with the device.

  • Page 36: L Trim Console

    L Trim Console Repetition and Time Counter Optional An optional battery-operated console is available for use on Insignia Series Selectorized Strength Equipment. The console tracks workout time, rest time, and number of repetitions per set. Console Display Repetition Counter Time Counter...
  • Page 37 Upon entering the mode, the Total Time will be displayed (flashing digits) for 15 seconds followed by the Total Repetitions (non-flashing digits) for 15 seconds. • Total Time is the time of active workout use over the entire life of the product. •...

  • Page 38: Maintenance Procedures

    3. Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Schedule ACTION DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY AS NEEDED CLEAN Upholstery Guide Rods Shrouds Hand Grips Frames INSPECT Paint Cable Belt Hardware Frame Hand Grips Shrouds LUBRICATE Guide Rods Clean • Upholstery with an approved or compatible cleaner. •...
  • Page 39 • Visually inspect cables for wear at and around connections and along the entire length of the cable. Always replace at first sign of wear. Once a Week • Visually inspect all hardware for loosening, tampering or wear. • Check jam nut at top of weight stack for tightness. •...
  • Page 40 • Manufacturer recommends that cables be inspected daily after installation and replaced annually. Page 38 of 51...

  • Page 41: Replacement

    Rep Counter Battery Replacement Tools Required: • Phillips screwdriver Time: 5 minutes Rep Counter Battery Replacement 1. Loosen and remove the two battery pack screws. Item Description Battery Pack Screw 2. Carefully remove the battery pack from the console. Item Description AA Battery Battery Pack...

  • Page 42: (Aa-Cell)

    AA Battery 4. Insert battery pack into console. (See Step 2) 5. Tighten battery pack screws to 16-20 in-lbs (1.8-2.2 Nm). (See Step 1) Recommended Replacement Batteries (AA-cell) Use table for Life Fitness recommended replacement batteries. Manufacturer Model Number Model Name...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Who Pays Transportation and Insurance For Service If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, We, Life Fitness Family of Brands, will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the first year. You are responsible for transportation and insurance charge after the first year.
  • Page 44 Item 10 Years 5 Years 1 Year 90 Days Pillow Blocks Pulleys Weight Plates Guide Rods Cables Grips Bearings Electronics Springs Upholstery Hardware / Mechanical Page 42 of 51...

  • Page 45: Cable Handling Guide

    WARNING: Use of non certified “techs” note: Service warranties may be void if a non-Life Fitness-certified technician performs service work. Replacement of any strength cables should be performed by a Life Fitness certified technician.
  • Page 46 Cabling Procedure Direct Link 1. Thread the cable into the head plate assembly at least to the jam nut. 2. Cycle the machine to ensure that it is in proper working order. 3. Check the cable to ensure there is proper tension. 4.

  • Page 47: Tensioning Cable

    8. Tighten the jam nut toward the head plate assembly and frame anchor. 9. Torque the jam nuts to 20-25 FT-LBS. (27.2 - 34.0 Nm). Tensioning Cable Cable should have enough tension so it stays seated into the pulley but not so tight that it pulls the head plate off the weight plate below it.
  • Page 48 BULGING: Internal wire rope strands can break within and coil causing a bulge to appear. Cable should retain same outside diameter throughout. FRAYED/EXPOSED WIRE ROPE: Any exposed wire rope protruding through the casing or at either end. FLATTENED: Section of cable is compressed and will not retain its shape (outside diameter).

  • Page 49: Bolt To Floor Guide Introduction

    6. Bolt to Floor Guide Introduction Life Fitness Family of Brands designs its products to be stable when used as designed. Because strength training is dynamic, we cannot predict how users will ultimately use the products in all circumstances. Therefore, Life Fitness Family of Brands recommends that strength training equipment be secured to a solid, level surface to stabilize and eliminate rocking or tipping over.

  • Page 50: Anchor Types

    3000psi (20 N/mm2) beyond anchor length Pullout Force Life Fitness specifies Hilti ™ static and dynamic anchors. According to the anchor manufacturer, the recommended design pullout force (in tension) for the specified anchors, when properly installed in cracked concrete, is provided in the side table.

  • Page 51: Static Anchor Procedure

    Static Anchor Procedure CAUTION: If it is possible that the length of your bolt will not provide the minimum requirement of 2.5” (63.5mm) of engagement, a longer anchor should be used. 1. Place unit into position to be mounted and cycle unit to set stance. 2.

  • Page 52: Foot Dimensions

    Foot Dimensions Use below image to determine foot specifications. Page 50 of 51...

  • Page 53: Glossary

    Quick Response Code - A type of matrix barcode for tracking information in a supply chain. SMARTsync A customized mini-computer, proprietary to Life Fitness, that acts as a receiver and processor for SMARTconnect data. It is a required part of the SMARTconnect system to ensure that data is flowing to and from your SMARTconnect equipment.

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