1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to read the owner’s manual, warning labels and instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment.
Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear. 2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden. 3. Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain).
LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (.Product.) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser.
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1. Safety and Warranty LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE Simply call Customer Support Services at (800) 351-3737 or (847) 451-0036, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product.
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1. Safety and Warranty LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual Found at moving parts Found at base of weight stack tower...
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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Frame Construction • Frame is constructed of mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities • Frame is primarily 2 ½” x 4 ½” oval-shaped tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Movement arms are primarily 1 5/8” x 2 ¾” oval-shaped tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness •...
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17. Counter Balanced Input Arms • Input arms on equipment are counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the assembly from the weight selected by the user LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owner’s Manual...
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• All machines have holes in the feet, which allow for easy anchoring to the floor. Life Fitness recommends that all machines be anchored to the floor to minimize the possibility that they will be tipped. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owner’s Manual...
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For maximum protection, please utilize an extra coat of automotive quality finish wax and wipe excessive sweat and liquids from the machines. 29. Liability Insurance • Certificate of insurance available upon request LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owner’s Manual...
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Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. TIP: While performing the exercise, think about drawing the elbows toward each other as opposed to pressing on the exercise arm. This will increase the mental concentration on the Pectoralis Major. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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Return the handles to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. TIP: Focus on extending your elbows as opposed to pressing the arm up, as this increases the mental concentration on the Deltoid muscles. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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TIP: While performing the exercise think about lowering your elbows towards your lower back. This will re-enforce the correct exercise position and increases the mental concentration on the Latissimus Dorsi. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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TIP: While performing the exercise with any of the handles, think about drawing the elbows back, beyond the body, as this increases the mental concentration on the muscles being trained. TIP: When performing rear deltoid exercise, tip elbows up so they are parallel with floor LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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With back on the pad and elbows close to your sides, slowly press the handles down. Do not lock elbows at the bottom of the pressing motion. Slowly return handles to start position. TIP: For added variety, use large ends of handles to isolate triceps and pectorals. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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Hold the handle briefly at the top of the exercise and slowly return the bar to the start position. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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Maintaining control, return to the start position and repeat the motion. TIP: Grasping only one handle while performing the exercise is a way to prevent from using your arms excessively. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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3. Exercise Section LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual SIGNATURE SERIES SEATED LEG PRESS (FZSLP) Muscles Exercised – Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Gluteus Setup Adjust the start position, using the release lever located on the seats left side, to the desired range of motion. Position feet on the foot plate hip width apart, with the feet turned out slightly.
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TIP: Position the thighs with the knees pointing upwards and maintain this, while performing the exercise. This position is safer for the knee joint and more effective for the Quadriceps muscles. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-10...
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Hold the thigh pad handles. Curl the pad down and back slowly. Hold the pad at the back position for a moment. Slowly let the pad out. Raise the thigh pad to exit the machine. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-11...
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DO NOT LOCK OR HYPEREXTEND THE KNEES. Return the footplate to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-12...
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Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. TIP: While performing the exercise, think about squeezing the hands toward each other as opposed to pulling on each exercise arm. This will increase the mental concentration on the Pectoralis Major. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-13...
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3. Exercise Section LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual SIGNATURE SERIES HIP ADDUCTION (FZHAD) Muscles Exercised – 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 –...
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Hold the handles and slowly move the pads out, pushing with knees. Hold the outward extreme position briefly. Slowly return to the start position. When finished, pull the lever to release the weight pads to exit the machine LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-15...
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When elbows reach shoulder height, hold the position briefly and then lower the pads slowly to starting position. Tip – if seat is adjusted properly, pads should not slide on arms during exercise. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-16...
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Performing the Exercise With chest up and shoulders back - grip handles and extend back – until low back contacts lumbar pad. Hold the position briefly and return weight with controlled movement to starting position. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-17...
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Performing the Exercise Extend hip and knee. Slowly return footplate to starting position. Rotate footplate and repeat with opposite leg. Tip: Keep torso upright on torso pad for greater gluteal contraction. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-18...
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Performing the Exercise Grasp handles and slowly rotate torso. Tip: Be sure knees are placed against support pads for greater stabilization. Return to starting position. Rotate seat position to train opposite side of torso. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 3-19...
4. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Product Specifications CHEST PRESS Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Live Area: • Adjustable start lever on press arm allows user to control range of motion from a seated position • Converging press arms produce a natural forward pressing movement for a superior feel •...
Oversized pressing handles and traditional dip style handles rotate in two positions providing size adaptability and greater exercise variety • Angled back pad provides greater stabilization to the user LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual Product # - FZPD 570 lbs 290 lbs in.
• Handles positioned at side to provide stability. • Angled knee support rotates knees for better alignment with axis of rotation LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual Product # - FZRW 580 lbs 264 kg 290 lbs 145 kg in.
Convenient seat height aids in easy entry and exit from machine • Molded rubber footplate helps ensure balanced foot position and encourages repeatability LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 665 lbs 290 lbs in. = 62L x 42W x 64H in.
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Pad positions are optimized for middle deltoid muscle stimulation • Pivoting handles accommodate users of all sizes • Counterbalanced arms for lower starting resistance LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual Product # - FZPEC 645 lbs 293 kg 290 lbs 145 kg in.
Adjustable chest pad accommodates users of all sizes • Handles and knee supports provide greater user stabilization • Four adjustable start positions LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual 595 lbs 270 kg 290 lbs 145 kg in. = 53”L x 44”W x 64”H cm = 135L x 112 x 162H in.
5. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTION DAILY CLEAN Upholstery Guide Rods Shields Hand Grips INSPECT Cable Hardware Frame Hand Grips LUBRICATE Guide Rods CLEAN • Upholstery with a mild soap and water. • Guide rods with a cotton cloth and break-free. • Hand grips with mild soap and water.
Inspect hardware on all machines and tighten any bolts or nuts that may have loosened over the life of the product. NOTES Use polishing compound (such as car wax) to clean and remove shoe scuffs from • powdercoated surfaces as necessary. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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Butyl cellosolve works well for removal of paints, marking pen inks, lipstick, etc. Labels, stickers, etc. may be removed using kerosene. When the solvent will not penetrate sticker material apply heat (hair dryer) to soften the adhesive and promote removal. GASOLINE SHOULD NOT BE USED. LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual...
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