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Cardiovascular Systems Part Number LT-03154 January 2002 Cybex and the Cybex logo are registered trademarks of Cybex International, Inc. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar. 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.
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Three easy steps to activate warranty 1. Complete Warranty Registration Card in it’s entirety. 2. Remove card from the perforated sheet. 3. Drop card in the mail. Please note that your warranty cannot be activated until this card is received by Cybex International.
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Using a Custom Program ........4-6 Chapter 5 Heart Rate Programs Chapter 6 Testing the 700S Stepper and 800S Stepper Performance Appendix A Clinbing Level to Speed Conversion Appendix B...
• Programmable: Users who want a specific workout profile that's not included in the standard set can create their own. • Calorie Goals: Tell the 800S Stepper how long you want to work out and how many calories you want to burn, and it will set the optimum speed for you.
Chapter 2 - Assembly and Setup This chapter describes how to unpack and assemble your 800S Stepper, how to network two to eight steppers if you want to be able to use the group race feature, and how to use setup mode to configure the stepper for your situation.
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#10 x 3/4" Phillips-head Screws 41076 5/16" x 3/4" Bolts 43042 5/16" Washer The console and related materials for the 800S Stepper are packed in the configuration kit included with the unit. This box includes the following: Part Number Description 03012...
Cybex 800S Stepper Owner’s Manual Attaching the Display Upright to the Base Attach the display cable on the bottom of the display upright (2) to the end of the display cable on the base frame (1). Make sure the cable connector latches snap into place.
Cybex 800S Stepper Owner’s Manual Attaching the Display Console to the Handrails Remove the display console (6) from the configuration kit (5). Attach the display ribbon cable and the heart rate monitor cable to the connectors (A and B) on the back of the console, as shown in Figure 5.
Leveling the 800S Stepper The 800S Stepper rests on two wheels at the front of the stepper and on two height- adjustable feet at the rear. First, move the stepper to where it will be used. See if you can rock it from side to side.
You can link up to 8 steppers in this manner: 1. Each the 800S Stepper is shipped with a termination plug already inserted in one of the communications sockets. You may need to remove this plug before making the connections described below.
• Always Prompt or Step and Go: If you choose "Step and Go," a user can get on the 800S Stepper and start stepping, without entering any workout information. The default is "Always Prompt."...
Chapter 3 - Let’s Step So far, we've discussed what the club or facility owner needs to do to get the 800S Stepper ready to use. This chapter describes how to use it; what each user needs to do to get the most out of his or her workout.
Your Workout There are two basic ways to use the 800S Stepper: in manual mode or using one of the preset workout programs. The following sections tell you how to use each of these modes. The 800S Stepper advanced features-races and goal setting-are covered in Chapter 4.
If you need to pause during a workout, the stepper will remember your workout information for a fixed amount of time. If you stop for longer than this "time-out interval," the 800S Stepper resets itself, and you'll have to start a new workout. (See Chapter 2 for information on setting the time-out interval.)
Cybex 800S Stepper Owner’s Manual If you try to enter a time longer than the maximum for this 800S Stepper, it won't accept your entry. Press Enter. When you change the length of a program, the 800S Stepper intelligently adjust the pro- gram's profile to match your setting.
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Cybex 800S Stepper Owner’s Manual The top four categories are: Elapsed Time How long you've stepped so far. Calories Burned The number of calories you've burned in this workout. This is based on the distance and the weight you entered at the start of the workout. If you don't enter an accurate weight, the calorie number will not be correct.
Cybex 800S Stepper Owner’s Manual • The Workout Graph in the middle of the console uses columns of lights to show the progress of your workout. In manual mode, each column represents 1/15th of your work out and shows the highest speed you reached in that period.
It's all right if the workout length is too long for the race, but it shouldn't be too short. If you try to enter a time longer than the maximum for this, the 800S Stepper, it won't accept your entry. Press Enter.
Enter. If the goal hasn't yet been set, you can change it using the arrow keys, as described above. • If you see a race announcement on an unused 800S Stepper, just get on and press Enter. • If an unused 800S Stepper isn't announcing the race, but is attached to the other steppers, you can still join.
Again, either type the weight or use the arrow keys to raise or lower the value shown. Press Enter. 4. The 800S Stepper asks for your age. Type it or use the arrow keys to raise or lower the age shown. Press Enter.
800S Stepper divides the workout length you enter by the number of segments to determine the length of each segment. Designing a Custom Program 1. Put the 800S Stepper into Setup mode by turning the stepper off, then holding down the Switch Display key while turning it back on. Page 4-5...
If you try to enter a time longer than the maximum for this 800S Stepper, it won't accept your entry. Press Enter.
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If you try to enter a time longer than the maximum for this the 800S Stepper, it won't accept your entry. Press Enter.
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When you resume, it will gradually bring you back to your target heart rate. If you stop for longer than this "time-out interval," the 800S Stepper resets itself, and you'll have to start a new workout. (See Chapter 2 for information on setting the time-out interval.
LEDs on the console. To enter test mode, turn the 800S Stepper off, then press and hold the upper HR Control key while turning it back on. All displays will light until you release the key.
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Appendix A - Climber Level to Speed Conversion When you adjust the speed during a 800S Stepper workout, you're really adjusting the "level" you have the stepper set to. While the stepping speed does increase as you raise the level, there is not a direct relationship between the level number shown in the Progress Indicator area and your vertical speed.
Appendix B - Speed and Energy Conversions The table below shows approximate values for energy used at various speeds during a 800S Stepper workout. The values shown are for a 150 pound stepper. Ft/Min M/min Km/H METS KPM/S Watts Cal/Hour 10.4...
CardioTouch may not be able to calculate the correct heart rate for some people. This is a common limitation among all handgrip style heart rate monitors. • Body motion on the 800S Stepper: Intense body motion can obscure your heartbeat signal, so it is sometimes difficult for CardioTouch to correctly calculate your heart rate on the 800S Stepper machines.
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