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Stairmaster C-40 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 C-40 C ONSOLE ’ WNER ANUAL...
  • Page 2 Fax (425) 823-9490 www.stairmaster.com © 2001 StairMaster Health & Fitness Products, Inc. StairMaster, 4000 PT, Crossrobics, FreeRunner, Stepmill, and FreeClimber are registered trademarks or trademarks of StairMaster Health & Fitness Products, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Speed Intervals Program .............. 10 The Constant Heart Rate Program ............11 FITNESS TESTS ....................12 ® The StairMaster Submaximal Fit Test ..........12 The Firefighter's Stair Climb Tests ............14 Turning on the C.P.A.T. Test ............15 Turning on the NYCFD Test ............15 CONSOLE CODES ....................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Configuration Code ................19 CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ..............20 Diagnostic Codes.................. 20 Display Test ................... 20 Keypad Test ..................20 Serial Port Test..................21 Alternator Test ..................21 Brake Tests (5600 ESS only) ..............22 Tach Test ....................23 Error Reporting..................

  • Page 5: Heart Rate Monitoring

    HEART RATE MONITORING HEART RATE INPUT Contact heart rate and telemetry (e.g., Polar ® ) heart rate signal detection is available. There is no default priority of heart rate input. If a telemetry signal is detected first, contact heart rate signals are inhibited from being detected throughout the rest of the workout session and vice-versa.

  • Page 6: Error Messages

    HEART RATE MONITORING There are four options to handle heart rate input signals. Press the [SELECT] key to scroll through the options until you find the one option that suits your needs. Press the [ENTER] key to select that option. “...

  • Page 7: Telemetry Heart Rate

    Heart rate monitoring is not possible. TELEMETRY HEART RATE The StairMaster ® C-40 console features telemetry (Polar ® ) heart rate monitor- ing. The system consists of the receiver, located on the stepper, and a trans- mitter belt (purchased separately) worn across your chest.

  • Page 8: Maintaining The Transmitter Belt

    Do not use abrasives or chemicals such as steel wool or alcohol for cleaning, as they can damage the electrodes permanently. You can order replacement belts from StairMaster, Polar Electro, Inc., or your local fitness store: StairMaster...

  • Page 9: Contact Heart Rate

    CONTACT HEART RATE The StairMaster ® C-40 console features a digitized contact heart rate monitor- ing system. Through the use of stainless steel sensors built into the upper handles and sophisticated software, heart rate can be checked at any time during a workout.

  • Page 10: Console Keys

    CONSOLE KEYS The StairMaster ® C-40 console is divided into seven sections: the display win- dow, the workout options, the numeric keypad, the entertainment keypad, the workout statistics, the stop key, and the intensity level keys (see Figure 2). Display Window...

  • Page 11: Numeric Keypad

    CONSOLE KEYS NUMERIC KEYPAD The numeric keypad is located on the right side of the con- sole. Before the exercise program begins, the numbers are used to enter data in response to the console prompts. • Enter - Confirms workout selections and stores the informa- tion used by the console to calculate workout statistics.

  • Page 12: Workout Statistics

    CONSOLE KEYS WORKOUT STATISTICS During the exercise program, the Stats keys are used to track workout statis- tics which are then shown in the display window. Pressing the [SELECT] key turns off the scanning feature and shows the statistic of choice in the display window.

  • Page 13: Exercise Program Keypad

    EXERCISE PROGRAM KEYS EXERCISE PROGRAM KEYPAD The exercise keypad is located below the display and to the left of the function keypad. While the console is in the “SELECT WORKOUT” mode, press one of the exercise program keys to preview the desired workout. There are six workout programs with the following standard defaults (pressing [ENTER] without inputting data first will prompt the console to enter these values): •...

  • Page 14: The Fat Burner Program

    EXERCISE PROGRAM KEYS on the selected intensity level, with 2 levels equating to one vertical bar. The Fat Burner Program The Fat Burner program is a 60-interval workout designed for people just starting a weight control program. The relative intensity level is indicated on the profile and any changes in the intensity level will continue for the remainder of the program.

  • Page 15: The Constant Heart Rate Program

    EXERCISE PROGRAM KEYS same intensity level you started with. To change the intensity level of the EXERCISE interval, you must change the intensity level during an EXERCISE interval. The intensity level shown during an EXERCISE interval is indicative of your current speed. However, the current speed during a REST interval is equal to a scaled percentage of the displayed intensity level.

  • Page 16: Fitness Tests

    FITNESS TESTS The StairMaster Submaximal Fit Test The StairMaster branching protocol is a series of 3-minute stages of continuous exercise at increasing intensity. The first stage is a warmup at approximately 4 METs. The intensity of the remaining stages is based on the heart rate response to the warmup.
  • Page 17 FITNESS TESTS console until the next person starts an exercise program. Figure 3: StairMaster ® Fitness Protocol FIT TEST PROTOCOL StairMaster CV Products First Work Level 4 METs If HR < 100 If 100 <= HR <= 120 If HR > 120...

  • Page 18: The Firefighter's Stair Climb Tests

    CPAT test that is used by the New York City Fire Department (NYCFD). Both tests can now be simulated on the StairMaster FreeClimber machines, and the 4000 PT. These tests are not available on the 3400 CE, 3800 RC, 1650 LE, or the 5600 ESS.

  • Page 19: Turning On The C.p.a.t. Test

    FITNESS TESTS intervals at an intensity of 68 steps/min. The CPAT Stair Climb Test has a total of 10 intervals and lasts for 3 minutes, 20 seconds (including warmup). Turning on the CPAT Stair Climb Test 1. Press [∧], [9], [1], [ENTER], on the console keypad. Make sure to press in the middle of each key and be aware that the corre- sponding numbers will not show in the console display.

  • Page 20: Console Codes

    CONSOLE CODES CONSOLE CODES There are three groups of console codes which are differentiated according to function. The first group of codes are customization codes and are used to set defaults such as units, language, heart rate input type, etc. The second group of codes are machine status codes and are used to track hours and other gen- eral usage patterns for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 21: Machine Status Codes

    CONSOLE CODES 2. Change the units to either Metric or USA units by pressing [LEVEL: ^], [3], [1], [ENTER]. The console will display the current units - either “USA UNITS” or “METRIC UNITS.” Use the [SELECT] key to change option, and then press [ENTER].

  • Page 22: Maintenance Records

    [6]. The console will display “MAINT HOURS XXXX.” Maintenance Records For ease of record keeping, the C-40 console will keep track of the number of hours, number of workouts, time between last servicing, etc, for you. You can quickly access this information by pressing [LEVEL: ^], [4], [ENTER]. The console will then display “MACHINE STATUS.”...

  • Page 23: Resetting The Maintenance Hour Counter

    CONSOLE CODES Resetting the Maintenance Hour Counter For ease of maintenance records, the C-40 console has a maintenance timer that will clock the number of hours, workouts, and time between last servicing. After each maintenance period reset the counter. [ ^ ] [ 7 ] [ 1 ] Reset Service 1.

  • Page 24: Console Diagnostic Tests

    [CLEAR] or [START/STOP] while in the DIAGNOSTIC mode. Please note that there may be additional verbiage on the display other than is listed in this ® manual. The FreeClimber console is used on other StairMaster equipment. DIAGNOSTIC CODES [ ^ ] [ 6 ] [ 0 ] Test display...

  • Page 25: Serial Port Test

    CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Firmly press each button except [CLEAR]. The name of the key will be shown in the display window. Press [CLEAR] to end the test. Serial Port Test This test verifies that the RS 232 port used for linking to external C.S.A.F.E. systems (commercial entertainment systems) is working.

  • Page 26: Brake Tests (5600 Ess Only)

    CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS The Brake Tests (5600 ESS Only) Use this test to verify that the brake limit switches are triggered correctly. Adjust the limit switches if these tests fail. Continuous cycle verification: Remove the left side cover. Position pedals so that they are bottom-dead-center. The software picks up a signal from the stride sensor and will not allow braking if the stride sensor detects that the pedals are apart.

  • Page 27: Tach Test

    CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Tach Test If you do not have resistance, perform the tach test. The tach test will tell you the tach signal, in revolutions per minute (RPMs), picked up by the console. Press [ LEVEL: ^ ], [ 6 ], [ 6 ], [ENTER]. The console will display “TAR TACH ACT.”...

  • Page 28: Contact Heart Rate Test

    CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Contact Heart Rate Test The contact heart rate system is made up of the console and the contact heart rate sensor handles. Remember that even when operating properly, the contact Heart Rate system will not work for everyone. If you suspect you have a problem with your system, have someone else try it before performing the following troubleshooting steps: With the console showing “SELECT WORKOUT,”...

  • Page 29: Telemetry Heart Rate Test

    CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Telemetry (Polar ® ) Heart Rate Test The telemetry heart rate system is made up of the console, the heart rate re- ceiver, and the chest strap (available separately). You can test each compo- nent by performing the following steps: You will need to put a chest strap on to test the telemetry heart rate.

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