Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. DISCLAIMER: Cybex International, Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual. We reserve the right to revise this document at any time or to make changes to the product described within it without notice or obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F FCC Compliance Information Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• Connect unit to a grounded outlet. • Do not use voltage adapter or extension cord. Cybex is not responsible for injuries or damages as a result of cord or plug modification. • Verify voltage requirements of unit match local voltage requirements.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Important Safety Instructions (Save These Instructions) Shock and electrocution hazard. • Unplug unit and let sit 10 minutes before cleaning or performing maintenance. • Electrical charge can remain in unit after unplugging.
• Do not attempt electrical or mechanical repairs. Seek qualified repair personnel when servicing. If you live in the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239. If you live outside the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 508-533-4300.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Label Placement 770A-331-X Label, Warning, Access tray, Left 770A-331-E Label, Warning, Access tray, Left, Canadian 770A-332-X Label, Warning, Access tray, Right 770A-332-E Label, Warning, Access tray, Right, Canadian DE000004-X Decal, Caution moving parts...
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Top View 525AT Dimensions 30” (76 cm) 70.5” (179 cm) Choosing and Preparing Site Before assembling the unit, verify the chosen site meets the following criteria: • Area is well lit and well ventilated.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F In compliance with the ADA (American Disabilities Act) there must be clear floor space of at least 30 by 48 inches and be served by an accessible route for at least one of each type of exercise equipment. If the clear space is enclosed on three sides (e.g., by walls or the equipment itself), the clear space must...
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Assembly Procedure Two people will be required for this procedure. Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before assembling this unit. Check all items carefully. If there is damage, see the Customer Service section of this manual for proper procedure to return, replace, or reorder parts.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Hardware Item Quantity Part Number Description 600A-311 Flange Spacer BK030201 3/16” Allen Wrench BK030204 7/32” Allen Wrench HC700428 BHSCS .375-16 × 2.25” HF540200 Grommet, Nylon HN704901 Locknut, .375-16 Nylon HS307601 Washer, Flat .281 ID × .500 OD × .062”...
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Item Quantity Part Number Description PL-16535 Linkage Rod Cap 2.00 OD (1 extra) YA000201 Loctite Page 14 of 82...
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Lift and move unit 1. Remove large bolts and shipping supports. Keep package material on linkage arms at this time. This will protect the paint from scratching during assembly. 2. Grasp each rear support leg firmly and lift with one person on each side.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Install console assembly 1. Place the console into position on the frame. Do not pinch cables while lowering the console. Description Qty. Locknuts Console Frame Bolts Upper heart rate cable Lower heart rate cable...
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Install accessory tray base 1. Place the accessory tray base in position on the base assembly. Description Qty. Accessory tray base Base assembly Screws 2. Install the four screws using a stubby Phillips screwdriver.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Install accessory tray bottom 1. Install the grommet to the frame. Description Grommet Frame 2. Install the accessory tray bottom to the accessory tray base with three screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 1. Remove a screw and washer from the left handle assembly using two 7/32” Allen wrenches. Description Qty. Screw Washer Left handle Pivot pin assembly 2. Slide pivot pin assembly out and remove left handle assembly.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 7. Remove a screw and washer from the right handle assembly using two 7/32” Allen wrenches. Description Qty. Washer Screw Right handle Pivot pin assembly 8. Slide pivot pin assembly out and remove right handle assembly.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Install right linkage rod 1. Pivot right handle assembly up and slide left linkage rod onto left arm. Description Qty. Right linkage rod Right arm Flange spacer Linkage rod cap Washer Loctite Screw 2.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Install contact heart rate cable 1. Plug right heart rate cable into main frame socket. Position plug so handle does not rub cable during operation. Description Qty. Main frame socket Heart rate wire 2.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Level unit This procedure will level the unit by evenly adjusting the weight on the rear feet. Leveling the unit will eliminate rocking during use. Note: References to left and right are from the users perspective during use.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 3. Grasp the other side of the frame and slowly lift the rear foot off the floor. Lower rear foot to the floor. Make note of either rear foot lifting off the floor easier than the other.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Description Qty. 6’ Coax Cable Coax Cable Connector Visually inspect unit 1. Remove any packing material from unit. 2. Examine the unit to ensure that the assembly is correct and complete. Setup Use the following instructions to setup the unit.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press the ENTER key to accept time. Continue this procedure for the Date. Date format is [YYYY] [MM] [DD]. Y - Year, M - Month and D - Day. Press the ENTER key after the final setting for Day.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F WEIGHT: LbS. - Pounds, Kg - Kilograms, or Ston - Stone. Units SPEED: MI - Miles or KM - Kilometers. Pause Set time length for Pause. OFF (Default), 1:00, 5:00 or 10:00 minutes.
Perform this procedure if the unit includes the optional Wireless Audio Receiver Module. Tools Required: Headphones (not included) Setting up the Cybex Wireless Audio Receiver Module requires four steps: 1. Determine the type of transmitter used (MYE 900MHz, Broadcast Vision 863MHz, etc. or TV FM). 2. Set A/V Device to Wireless TV.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F User Controls Incline keys Navigates through all stored channels as in User Mode Incline display Shows setting of receiver sensitivity as (n) near or (F) Far Quick Start key Selects transmitter type. Resets all stored TV channels when used...
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press Down to navigate to the A/V setup screen. Press the ENTER key. Press the UP and Down keys to select UHF. Press the ENTER key. 5. Plug in headphones to listen for channels during setup.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Delete unwanted channels by pressing Resistance Up or Down to change the right LED window to [dEL]. Press Enter to delete channel. Repeat process for additional unwanted channels. 3. Adjust the near/far setting if available channels are not showing.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Add FM Radio Stations (optional) If strong local FM Radio Stations are available in the area, you can set those as presets. 1. Enter A/V setup mode. 2. Press Workouts to display FM on the console.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F POWER Turn the E3 View monitor on or off SETUP Enter or exit the Setup home screen CH LIST Channel list - List all available channels Channel up - Navigate up through the on-screen CH▲...
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Picture Press to select Picture. Press to select access Picture menu. Brightness Adjust range from 1 to 100. Default is 65. Contrast Adjust range from 1 to 100. Default is 70. Color Adjust range from 1 to 100.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Channels Press to select Channels. Press to select access Channels menu. ATSC Monitor DVB-T Monitor Feature Settings Signal (ATSC only) Select Air, Cable STD, Cable IRC, or Cable HRC. Auto Program See Below...
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Auto Program (ATSC Monitor) Press to select Auto Program. Press to enter the menu. Press to select Mode. Mode Channel Sequence Additional Digital Signal Channel Map ATSC Monitor Press to set the scope of channel scanning.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press to select Channel Map. Press to start auto programming. A confirmation menu will appear before proceeding. Press (Yes) to start auto programming. Press (No) button to cancel the operation. The TV will now search all available channels with an on-screen progress percentage displayed.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F to select Country. Country Mode Channel Map DVB-T Monitor Available countries are: Albania, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, and Ukraine.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F (Yes) to start auto programming. (No) button to cancel the operation. The TV will now search all available channels with an on-screen progress percentage displayed. Any tuning Mode that includes Digital channels will require several minutes to complete auto programming.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F to select ATV or DTV. Adjust settings for Storage, System, Band, Channel, Name, or Search. Select ATV Mode Save to save settings. DTV Mode Select UHF channel. Select Save to save settings.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press to highlight Add/Delete Analog Channel. Press to select Added or Deleted. Press the SETUP button to return to the previous menu. To exit, Press the SETUP button until the programming menus disappear. If there are more analog channels to be added or deleted, repeat steps 3 through 5.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press to select access Features menu. ATSC Monitor DVB-T Monitor Press to select settings. Press to adjust settings. Feature Settings Power on Captions Mode Select Off or Last. Last will set caption mode to last used setting.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press to select language. Option Description ATSC choices English, Français or Español. DVB-T choices English, Français, Español, Dutch, Danish, Russian, German, and Swedish. Press the SETUP button to return to SETUP MODE menu.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 10. Wait until foot plates come to a complete stop before dismounting unit. Hold handrails to steady self while stepping off unit. Page 44 of 82...
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Operation Intended Use The intended commercial use of this machine is to aid exercise and improve general physical fitness. Individual human power versus mechanical power Power difference. The individual human power which is required to carry out an exercise can be different than the mechanical power displayed.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F User Control Symbols Used Control Control Name Description INCLINE UP Adjust Incline up. INCLINE DOWN Adjust Incline down. RESISTANCE UP Adjust Resistance +up. RESISTANCE DOWN Adjust Resistance -down. VOLUME UP Adjust Volume up.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Press STOP once to end the workout session STOP and start the Workout Review. Press STOP again to exit to Dormant Mode. Console Display LED Display Left enunciator Displays Time, BPM, or Weight.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Displays Incline and Resistance are shown in the LED displays. Keys User controls for Incline, Quick Start, Workouts, Resistance, Volume, Scan, STOP, Setup, Enter and Up/Down. Mount and Dismount Mount unit safely 1.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Quick Operation Guide Maximum user weight is 400 lbs. (181 kg). The following is a quick overview of the operation of the unit. 1. Verify foot plates are completely stopped. 2. Grasp handrail and step carefully onto foot plates.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Detailed Operation Guide Maximum user weight is 400 lbs. (181 kg). 1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet from a grounded circuit. Coil up the remainder of the power cord and place it out of the way.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 6. Observe the control panel. The top center Bar Graph display shows a graphical representation of the relative MET level, and if in a workout, will show the relative intensity changes that are coming up. The left and right Data Readouts will start showing the workout data: Time, BPM (Heart rate if available), Calories, Cal/Hour, and SPM (Strides per minute).
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Workout Levels Settings Heart rate Control (HRC) (E3 View Select time, age, target heart rate and weight. Monitor Option) Navigation The keypad is active during the workout setup time to key in time, level and weight values. The Resistance + - keys are also active to adjust the displayed workout value (up or down).
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F • oils or body powder • excessive dirt • excessive movement • body composition • hydration • too loose grip • too tight grip • resting or leaning on grips ® Wireless Heart...
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Screen is blank, video and data are not Blank displayed No LED’s on iPod/iPhone/iPad Functions Connecting an iPod/iPhone/iPad allows some control through the keypad. The iPod/iPhone/iPad will not be charged while connected.
Cybex equipment. Cybex is not responsible for performing regular inspection and maintenance actions for your machines. Instruct all personnel in equipment inspection and maintenance actions and also in accident reporting and recording.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Be careful not to spill or get excessive moisture between the edge of the display panel and the console, as this might create an electrical hazard or cause failure of the electronics.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 2. Remove access cover. Burn hazard. Do not touch flywheel until cool. Inspect drive belts There are two drive belts that may become loose, worn or cracked. Unless the belts have been removed and not replaced properly, it is unlikely the belts will come loose or need to be re-tensioned.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F The display will indicate dashes in the incline display if the battery fails to provide enough energy. The unit will still function normally other than the disabling of the incline feature. If the battery is completely discharged, the workout review will also be truncated if the user is not striding during the time period.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Determine distance 1. Verify foot plates are completely stopped. 2. Grasp handrail and step carefully onto foot plates. Begin striding. Press and the hold the Scan/Hold or Display option and DOWN keys for 3 seconds.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Every 20,000 Miles (32000 KM) Contact qualified service technician to check elevation assembly, replace any worn parts and lubricate elevation bushings. Page 61 of 82...
Hours of phone service are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. For Cybex customers living in the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239. For Cybex customers living outside the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 508-533-4300 or fax 508-533-5183. Email address internationaltechhelp@cybexintl.com...
Contact your authorized Cybex dealer on all warranty-related matters. Your local Cybex dealer will request a RMA from Cybex, if applicable. Under no circumstances will defective parts or equipment be accepted by Cybex without proper RMA and an Automated Return Service (ARS) label.
Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Appendix - Workout Overviews 1 - Weight Loss 1 The Weight Loss 1 workout is a five-minute core workout designed for low to medium intensity training that the user can sustain for an extended period of time. It builds from a low intensity baseline to include short bursts of higher resistance while the elevation increases by fifty percent for two-minutes.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 2 - Weight Loss 2 The Weight Loss 2 workout is a five-minute core workout that begins at a low intensity level and incrementally increases both resistance and elevation until peaking after three-minutes and remains at that level for one-minute before ramping back down to the initial level.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 3 - Weight Loss 3 The Weight Loss 3 workout is a three-minute thirty-second core workout designed to give the user an intense workout. Users will experience moderate resistance and elevation at the beginning to simulate the start of a climb and will crest at peak elevation gain and difficult resistance after two-minutes.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 4 - Cardio 1 The Cardio 1 workout is a four-minute core workout designed for medium intensity workouts. Users will experience intervals of moderate resistance and elevation at the beginning to simulate the start of a climb and greater resistance and steeper elevation after two-minutes.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 5 - Cardio 2 The Cardio 2 workout is a two-minute core workout utilizing a 1:1 work to rest ratio. It is designed to improve both aerobic and anaerobic capabilities as users will face a high level of resistance for one minute followed by a one-minute recuperation period before performing the work interval again.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 6 - Cardio 3 The Cardio 3 workout is designed to maintain a high total demand with two-minutes with high resistance and low elevation and two minutes at medium resistance with higher elevation for a total four-minute core workout.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 7 - Strength 1 The Strength 1 workout uses a 1:2 work to rest ratio. It is designed for high resistance training with longer rest periods than the 1:1 workout. Users will face a high level of resistance for thirty-seconds followed by a one minute recuperation period before performing the interval again.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 8 - Strength 2 The Strength 2 workout is designed with the specific goal of raising the users’ lactic acid threshold. The workout uses a 1:3 work to rest ratio with fifteen-second intervals for maximum power development and forty-five second rest periods for recuperation.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F 9 - Heartrate Control (E3 View Monitor Option) The Heartrate Control (HRC) workout will attempt to bring the user to their target heartrate in 3-5 minutes, then keep them there for the duration of the body of the program. A Cool Down is built in to the end of the program.
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Cybex 525AT Arc Trainer Part Number 5525-4 F Lost Signal If a signal is lost for two consecutive decisions (roughly 30 seconds), the display will beep four times, show HR SIGNAL LOST, show dashes in the BPM window and show the heart solid white. During this HR signal lost period, the load will remain steady.
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