(optional feature). As the originator of the recumbent cross trainer, NuStep is the leader in developing total body exercise systems that are safe, effective, and easy-to-use. Our products are used in healthcare facilities, wellness centers, and senior living residences around the world, and millions of NuStep users have transformed their lives through exercise –...
Safety Instructions CAUTION WARNING This is the safety alert CAUTION indicates a WARNING indicates a symbol. It is used to call potentially hazardous potentially hazardous attention to instructions situation, which if not situation, which, if not concerning personal avoided, may result avoided, could result in safety.
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The maximum user weight capacity: person responsible for their safety. T5 model = 500 lbs (227 kg) model = 600 lbs (272 kg) Read this manual before using this product and save it for future Do not lift this product by yourself.
Unpacking and installation procedures To ensure safe and effective operation of your for T5/T5 shipments are documented in NuStep, place on a flat, stable surface. Adjust the applicable T5/T5 delivery installation rear leveler feet as required. guideline documents. The installation...
AC Adapter Use The T5/T5 is self powered and typically does not require an external power source. However, to ensure proper operation, the equipment must be plugged in with the provided AC adapter for low work rates (approximately 60 steps per minute or less).
(not visible, located on right side of seat) Arm Lock Lever Armrest Seat Swivel Release Lever Leveler Feet Seat Recline Release Lever Seat Slide Release Lever Foot Pedals * Features vary based on model and options, T5 model shown above..
T5 StrideLock ® The NuStep StrideLock feature allows users to lock the arms and pedals of the T5. Locking the arms and pedals stabilizes the product making it easier for users to get on and off. Locking the arms and pedals also makes it easier to adjust the seat and upper arms. Use of the StrideLock is recommended when putting on optional adaptive accessories such as the foot secure system and leg stabilizer.
1-2-3-GO Press the How to Use button on the console to see this information on the console screen. 1. ADJUST SEAT DISTANCE • Lift the front seat release lever. • Move seat until knee is slightly bent when leg is almost fully extended. 2.
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1-2-3-GO 3A. ADJUST HANDLE DISTANCE • Lift blue release lever on arms to unlock arm handles. • Adjust handles until elbow is slightly bent when arm is almost fully extended (for many people this may be the same number as their seat position). •...
Correct Riding Position on T5 After adjusting your T5, there should be a slight bend in your legs and arms at nearly full extension when exercising with your CAUTION Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive use. Ensure the seat and arms are set up in biomechanically correct positions.
Dorsi/Plantar Foot Pedal Operation (Optional feature for T5 models) • Unlock for dorsi/plantar operation. • Lock in any three positions to set angle. UNLOCKED PEDAL LIMITS LOCKED PEDAL POSITIONS...
The NuStep T5 console is easy to use. An automatic on/off feature turns on the console as soon as you move the arm handles or foot pedals and automatically shuts down when you stop exercising for three minutes. The console goes directly to...
Quick Start Profiles This program automatically starts just by This program provides five profiles for moving the arm handles or foot pedals. It different levels of interval training. also bypasses entering goal information. The user can manually change the Pace Partner workload as desired by using the up and down arrow buttons.
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Target Heart Rate (T5 Option Only) Constant Speed (Isokinetic) (T5 Only) This program helps users workout at This program adjusts exercise workload to a constant stepping speed. The user keep the user’s heart rate within a target enters the desired steps per minute (SPM) heart rate (THR) range.
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Constant Power (T5 Only) Exercise Protocol (T5 Only) This program allows users to workout These exercise protocol programs are at a constant effort. The user enters designed to be administered in a clinical the desired watts level or METs level setting.
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Home Mode / Last Workout If this feature is enabled, users are able to select “Last Workout” from the Select Program screen by pressing soft key two. This allows users to select any of the last six workouts. For any workout selected, the workout will be identical to what was chosen during that workout.
Viewing and Exporting Product and Workout Data From the Usage Menu in Manager Mode, users may view cumulative product statistics, cumulative user statistics and the last 200 individual user workouts. The Usage Menu can only be accessed from the Manager Mode Menu. To enter Manager Mode: 1.
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Exporting Data Cumulative product and use data may be exported from either the Cumulative Product Statistics screen or the Cumulative User Statistics screen. User workout data may be exported from the User Tracking screens. To export data: 1. Insert USB flash drive into back of console.
Data Logging The Data Logging feature provides an additional data export option for users of the T5/T5 . When the feature is enabled in Manager Mode and a flash drive is installed on the back of the console, incremental workout data will be saved to the flash drive every 20 seconds.
User Tracking The user tracking screen allows users to view or export workout data for the last 200 individual workouts. Note: this feature always tracks the last 200 workouts and is FIFO (first in first out)data. If you wish to track a personal identification number (PIN) with a workout, you must turn on User Tracking in Manager Mode.
Note: a workout must be 60 a flash device and insert into back of seconds in length and .03 miles (.05 km) console while T5 unit is off. Turn unit if you wish to transfer the workout data to on and the reprogramming process will another program;...
Manager Mode Manager Mode allows authorized personnel to change factory default settings (see listing of default settings on the following page). To enter the Manager Mode: 1. Press the How to Use soft key button. 2. Press down arrow to the Contact & Product heading and press Enter.
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12.5% warm-up, 75% work out, and 12.5% cool-down. Watts 25 - 400 watts Weight 180 lbs 75 - 500 lbs for T5 model or 75 - 600 lbs for T5 model. Workout display Calories, Select from calories or METS, distance or steps.
Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Intervals Although your T5 is designed to be maintenance free, a few tasks are recommended to increase the useful life of the NuStep. Please follow the recommended preventive maintenance intervals according to the amount of usage that the NuStep receives. These are estimated intervals and you may need to increase or decrease the time period between preventive maintenance depending on your actual use.
T5 Serial Number Information Location on unit: • On the back of the unit, lower right • On the console display screen. corner. To access: 1. Press the How to Use button. 2. Arrow down to Contact & Product Info.
2. Press the Enter button and the first soft key button simultaneously. T5 Warranty To view or print your T5 warranty online, go to: www.nustep.com If you have questions about your warranty, please contact customer service at: 800-322-4434 or support@nustep.com.
12 volt 7.0 Amp. Hour (PowerSonic PS-1270F1) (NuStep, LLC. part number 50216) Alkaline Battery AA batteries, quantity 2, (Energizer EN91) (NuStep, LLC. part number 41224). Note: If NuStep will not be used for several months, remove AA batteries. USB Port The T5/T5 console includes a USB host port for data transfer.
Replacing 12 Volt Lead Acid Battery Tools Required Ratchet and extension 3 mm hex bit 8 mm deep socket 1. Remove AC adapter from outlet if 4. Remove two locknuts. plugged in. 2. Remove 4 screws from front end trim cover and remove cover from frame. 5.
The mode of operation Continuous Information regarding potential The NuStep® T5 and the T5 electromagnetic or other Recumbent Cross Trainers interference and advice use electromagnetic and RF regarding avoidance energy only for its internal function.
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SY MBOL PROT E CT I ON IDENTI FICATI ON / WAR N IN GS ID of any risks associated The NuStep® T5 and T5 Recumbent with the disposal of waste Cross Trainer equipment contains products, residues, including electronic circuit assemblies, a...
To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, and electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the NuStep® T5 Recumbent Cross Trainer is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the NuStep® T5 Recumbent Cross Trainer should be observed to verify normal operation.
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The NuStep® T5 and T5 Recumbent Cross Trainer equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the NuStep® T5 or T5 Recumbent Cross Trainer should make sure that it is used in such an environment. The product does not include essential performance features and functions.
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EMC Tables Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The NuStep T5 Recumbent Cross Trainer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The Customer or the user of the ® NuStep T5 Recumbent Cross Trainer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by NuStep,LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Appendix A Braking system: The T5/T5 models feature both speed dependent and speed independent braking resistance depend- ing on program type. Target heart rate, constant speed, constant power and exercise protocol programs are speed dependent. All other programs are speed independent programs. For program descriptions, refer to the program overview section of this manual.
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