Life Fitness 90S Operation Manual

Stairclimbers
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Models Covered:
93S, 90S Stairclimbers
Description:
Operation Manual
Eng.
Language:
M051-00K47-A076
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Body - 60#, white offset, 1/1, black/black
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80# Mounti Matte Cover, 4/0
Bindery:
Perfect Bound or Saddle Stitched
Finish Size:
7" x 9" (reference illustration)
Page Count:
34
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  • Page 1 Models Covered: 93S, 90S Stairclimbers Description: Operation Manual Eng. Language: M051-00K47-A076 Part Number: Print Specifications: Printing Format: 1/1 black Stock: Body - 60#, white offset, 1/1, black/black Cover: 80# Mounti Matte Cover, 4/0 Bindery: Perfect Bound or Saddle Stitched Finish Size: 7"...
  • Page 2 93S, 90S Stairclimbers o p e r a t i o n m a n u a l M051-00K47-A076...
  • Page 3 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada) 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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the LIfe Fitness Stairclimber ........
  • Page 6 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: See Section 7, titled Specifications page in this manual Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness stairclimber is an exercise machine that simulates the movements of walking up stairs at various speeds.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • 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. •...
  • Page 8 N'utilisez pas d'accessoires qui ne seraient pas recommandés par le fabricant. • Si le marchepied d'exercice Life Fitness a subi une chute, s'il a été endommagé ou s'il est tombé dans l'eau, contactez le service clientèle de Life Fitness et n'utilisez pas l'appareil. •...
  • Page 9: Setup

    ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness stairclimber. HERE TO LACE THE 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 dis- tance of 8 inches, or 21 centimeters, between the stairclimber and other units on either side.
  • Page 10 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: •...
  • Page 11 U.S., Canada ITNESS ETWORKING The Life Fitness stairclimber 93S model may be connected via CSAFE protocol to a network, such as the FitLinxx interactive fitness network. This service provides workout monitoring and customization through a link to a remote database. The user logs into the network at the console, and the database then uploads the user’s personalized workout.
  • Page 12: The Display Console

    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 user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next. The 93S console display The 90S console display ONSOLE VERVIEW...
  • Page 13: Display Console Descriptions

    ISPLAY ONSOLE 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. 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.
  • Page 14 The height of the column is proportional to the level of the intensity. During a FAT BURN (available on 93S; also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed), CARDIO (available on 93S; also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed), HEART RATE...
  • Page 15 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/Minute: rate of floors climbed per minute. •...
  • Page 16: The Accessory Tray

    (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 6.4, titled How to Obtain Product...
  • Page 17: Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise

    FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE are available on the 93S. FAT BURN and CARDIO are available on the 90S when the optional telemetry feature is installed. For detailed information about these workouts, see Section 4, titled The Workouts.
  • Page 18: Heart Rate Monitoring

    These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. To order the optional telemetry feature for the 90S, or the Polar heart rate chest strap for either model, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.4, titled How to Obtain Product Service.
  • Page 19: The Workouts

    The intensity level does not change automatically. FAT BURN (available on 93S; also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed) is a lower- intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user must wear a heart rate chest strap.
  • Page 20: Using The Workouts

    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.
  • Page 21 EXTREME HEART RATE* Enter weight (93S only) Enter time Enter intensity level Begin workout FAT BURN (available on 93S; also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed)* Select FAT BURN WATTS (if enabled) Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR**...
  • Page 22 • 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.
  • Page 23: Workouts Early

    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.
  • Page 24 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 dis- play a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL workout.
  • Page 25: Tm Workout

    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. (93S EART ORKOUT ONLY This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training.
  • Page 26 EART NTERVAL 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- (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout †...
  • Page 27 (93S XTREME EART ORKOUT 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 possi- ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout.
  • Page 28 ATTS 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 stair- climber.
  • Page 29: Using The Life Fitness Stairclimber

    Hold the handrails, or the bullhorns on the 93S, 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.
  • Page 30: Optional Settings

    PTIONAL NTERING AND 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.
  • Page 31: User Language Select

    ANGUAGE 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 ARROW KEYS”.
  • Page 32: Service And Technical Data

    ERVICE AND REVENTATIVE 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.
  • Page 33: Inspecting And Cleaning The Stairclimber

    • 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.
  • Page 34: How To Obtain Product Service

    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 call the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group:...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS 93S S TAIRCLIMBER 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:...
  • Page 36: Stairclimber Specifications

    90S S TAIRCLIMBER 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...

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