Life Fitness 5500HR Assembly Instructions Manual
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TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM SERVICE & SUPPORT, COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS WARRANTY CARD TODAY!
WHAT IS COVERED:
This Life Fitness consumer product ("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.
HOW LONG IS IT COVERED:
Residential: All electrical and mechanical components are covered, after the date of
purchase, as listed on the chart. Labor is not covered, except as noted.
Non-Residential: Warranty void (this product is intended for residential use only).
WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE:
If the Product or any warranteed part must be returned to a service facility for repairs,
We, Life Fitness, will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the first year
(within the United States, only). You are responsible for transportation and insurance
charges during the second and third years (if applicable).
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS:
We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component, or, at our option,
replace the Product. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of
the original warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, negligence,
improper assembly or installation, debris resulting from any construction activities in the
Product's environment, rust or corrosion as a result of the Product's location, alterations
or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use, oper-
ate and maintain the Product as set out in your Operation Manual ("Manual").All terms
of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the continental borders
of the United States of America (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Canada) and are
then subject to the terms provided by that country's local authorized Life Fitness
Representative.
WHAT YOU MUST DO:
Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures registra-
tion of purchase information but is not required); use, operate and maintain the
Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Support Services of any defect
within 10 days after discovery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective part for
replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair.
OPERATION MANUAL:
It is
VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL
Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to
assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
Attached is a registration card.
COMPLETE
receipt assures that your name, address and date of purchase are on file as a regis-
tered owner of the Product. Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under
this warranty. Being a registered owner assures coverage in the event you lose your
proof of purchase. In any event, always retain proof of purchase, such as your bill of sale.
before operating the Product.
and
this card
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HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE:
Simply call Customer Support Services at
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. They will tell you how to get a
replacement part, or, if necessary, arrange for service where your Product is located or
advise you on how and where to ship the Product for service.
Before shipping:
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obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from Customer Support Services
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securely pack your Product (use the original shipping carton, if possible)
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write the RA# on the outside of the carton
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insure the Product, and
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include a letter explaining the defect or problem and a copy of your proof
of purchase if you believe the service is covered by warranty
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We nei-
ther assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability
concerning the sale of this Product. Under no circumstances shall we be liable under
this warranty, or otherwise, of any damage to any person or property, including any lost
profits or lost savings, for any special, indirect, secondary, incidental or consequential
damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.
CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED:
No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty.
EFFECT OF STATE LAWS:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU:
Our Products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards.
We want you completely satisfied with our Products and will do
everything possible under the terms of this warranty to keep you
secure in knowing you have bought the best!
(800) 351–3737 or (847) 451–0036,
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  • Page 1 TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM SERVICE & SUPPORT, COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS WARRANTY CARD TODAY! WHAT IS COVERED: HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE: This Life Fitness consumer product (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in (800) 351–3737 or (847) 451–0036, Simply call Customer Support Services at Monday material and workmanship.
  • Page 2 ... with Our Personal Guarantee MODEL LIFETIME 3 YEARS 2 YEARS 1 YEAR Bikes 6000 Series Electrical & Mechanical Parts. Transportation & Insurance Charges. 5000 Series Electrical & Mechanical Parts. Transportation & Insurance Charges. 4000 Series Electrical & Mechanical Parts. Transportation &...
  • Page 3: Unpacking Instructions

    Life Fitness Models 5500HR / 8500 / 9100 / 9500HRR Cross-Trainer Unpacking Instructions UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove all staples from the corrugated shipping container and fold down the four sides of the base tray (A). Step 2 Lift and open the top flaps of the shipping container sleeve (B). Lift and remove the two front support posts (C).
  • Page 4 Cross-Trainer A S S E M B L Y I N S T R U C T I O N S...
  • Page 5 Congratulations... Life Fitness and welcome to the world of and the Life Fitness 5500HR / 8500 Cross-Trainers. The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step assembly procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of the Cross-Trainer as quick and easy as possible.
  • Page 6 Parts Listing prior to setting the cartons and shipping material aside. If any parts are missing, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed in the Operation Manual. Save the shipping cartons in case of return.
  • Page 7 Qty: 1 OK61-06200-0000 OK61-06210-0000 Left User Arm Assembly Qty: 1 Right User Arm Assembly Qty: 1 AK61-00460-0001 AK61-00460-0000 ® Power Supply (Model 5500HR Only) Qty: 1 Polar Receiver Qty: 1 118E-00001-0113 (Domestic)(A) 118E-00001-0114 (International)(B) AK40-00045-0001 ® Foam Isolator (Polar Receiver)
  • Page 9 HEX KEY BOLTS (#1). Repeat the procedure for the RIGHT USER ARM (#12). Tighten all bolts securely. Lower the BOOT COVERS (C) down over the mounting plates. Model 5500HR Shown Step 4 Detach and unwrap the WIRE HARNESS located at the top of the MONOCOLUMN.
  • Page 10 Step 9 (Model 5500HR Only) ® Locate the POLAR RECEIVER (#14). Plug the POLAR RECEIVER into the jack located at the front of the MONOCOLUMN (E) near the DEAD SHAFT (F). Slide the FOAM ISOLATOR (#15) over the POLAR RECEIVER.
  • Page 11 Operation Manual. If your Cross-Trainer does not respond as described in the OPERATION MANUAL, contact the nearest Life Fitness service center as listed in the Operation Manual. Copyright 1999 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
  • Page 12 Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • FAX: 847.288.3703 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within the U.S. and Canada) International Offices LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD LIFE FITNESS AUSTRIA LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S.R.L. 12th Floor, Tower 1, The Gateway Vertriebs GmbH Via Elvas 92...
  • Page 13 Before using this product, it is essential that this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: 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.
  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Life Fitness 5500HR Cross-Trainer Specifications ........................23 © 1999 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, and Heart Rate Zone Training exercise are registered trademarks, and Life Pulse and “Rely on It” are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings.
  • Page 15 5500HR See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or is over the age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    NSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 17: Setup

    1.2 S ETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness 1.2.3 P N THE ROSS RAINER Cross-Trainer. The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer comes with a standard power supply for the U.S., or a universal power supply that will accept country- 1.2.1 W...
  • Page 18: The Display Console

    ATTENTION : CONSULTEZ UN MÉDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER CET APPAREIL. ARRÊTEZVOUS SI VOUS AVEZ DES DOULEURS, SI VOUS VOUS SENTEZ FAIBLE, ÉTOURDI OU À COURT DE SOUFFLE. message center. Life Fitness USA: 1-800-735-3867 Life Fitness Intl.: (+1) 847-288-3300 THE ARROW KEYS: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to set the workout program parameters, including length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and resistance level.
  • Page 19: The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack

    MESSAGE CENTER: Provides simple step-by-step instructions 2.3 T CCESSORY EADING during workout programs. It also displays the following The optional accessory tray with reading rack supports a water feedback information: bottle and portable cassette or CD player. It mounts under the Time displays the time elapsed since beginning the program.
  • Page 20: Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise

    XERCISE Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate is the optimal way to monitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone ® Training approach to exercise. Zone Training Exercise takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific ranges, or zones, in which to maintain a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results according to goals.
  • Page 21: Heart Rate Monitoring

    3.2 H EART ONITORING EART HEST TRAP ® The heart rate chest strap allows the on-board, Polar telemetry heart rate feature of this product to continuously monitor the heart rate and in many workouts adjusts aspects of the workout such as resistance level. Wet the transmitter electrodes (the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap) and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible.
  • Page 22: The Workouts

    4.1 W ORKOUT VERVIEWS Selecting a Life Fitness workout is as easy as pressing a key. The RANDOM is an interval training workout of varying resistance levels following are preprogrammed workouts for this Life Fitness product. which occur randomly with each exercise session.
  • Page 23: Using The Workouts

    4.2 U SING THE ORKOUTS To begin a workout, first check that the Message Center is scrolling Third, select a workout. The first workout shown is Fat Burn. For “PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN.” If it displays a different message, a different workout, use the Up and Down Arrow keys to scroll press the Clear key twice in rapid succession.
  • Page 24 The result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and over-training. Concentration is centered on the workout, because the Life Fitness product responds to the heart rate and adjusts the workout to maintain the target heart rate. CARDIO WORKOUT The Cardio workout is virtually identical to the Fat Burn workout.
  • Page 25 ANDOM ORKOUT the target zone. The Life Fitness on-board computer randomly selects hill and valley Cool-down: The cool-down allows the body to begin removing terrain which varies with each and every workout, resulting in more accumulated by-products of exercise, such as lactic acid, which than one million combinations.
  • Page 26: Workout Modes

    This workout makes the most of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer’s forward and reverse feature. While exercising, the computer console prompts the user to vary the workout.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Intensity Level

    Changing target heart rate. The initial target heart rate shown is † 4.5 A DJUSTING THE NTENSITY EVEL based upon the entered age and the workout chosen (Fat Burn or Workout intensity is adjusted at any time during the workout by Cardio).
  • Page 28: User's Custom Settings

    The User’s Custom Settings and their associated default settings are listed below. Configuration Setting Factory Default Description CT 5500HR SLEEP MODE DELAY: Number of minutes before sleep mode begins. Can be disabled or adjusted from 1-255 minutes. PAUSE TIMEOUT DURATION: 1 minute Number of minutes user can pause a workout.
  • Page 29 LEEP AUSE IMEOUT URATION While not in use, the Enter LED flashes on and off, the workout The Pause Timeout Duration is the amount of time the Cross- profile window displays a matrix of lights, and the Message Center Trainer will store an active program in memory after the PAUSE key continually scrolls the message PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN.
  • Page 30 ELEMETRY TATISTICS ® The factory default setting is for Polar telemetry to be enabled. The Statistics show how many hours the Cross-Trainer has been When enabled, the Cross-Trainer detects signals transmitted from used and how many times each of the workouts has been selected. the heart rate chest strap.
  • Page 31 “PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN”, resuming its normal function. Pedal the Cross-Trainer to check that it responds, showing the RPM value. If any test fails or displays incorrect data, call Life Fitness Customer Service. Heart Rate. This is displayed in the third panel (Level/Calories). If it...
  • Page 32 RPM and check that there is now no pedal resistance. Continue IELD AND LTERNATOR EGULATOR pedaling. This tests the Field Voltage and Alternator-Regulator lines to check for problems in pedal resistance. Follow the procedure below: 7. Enable Field Voltage again: FIELD=ON and check again that there is pedal resistance.
  • Page 33: Service And Technical Data

    The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is backed by the engineering NOTE: Do not move the unit or place hands into the unit while it is excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and plugged into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 34 The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop 6.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE EART HEST TRAP functioning. If the chest strap transmitter battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at EART EADING RRATIC BSENT 800.351.3737 for instructions on how to have the chest strap NTIRELY replaced.
  • Page 35: How To Obtain Product Service

    2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit, which is Life Fitness (UK) LTD located on the serial number plate above the power entry area. Telephone: (+44).1353.665.507 3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness FAX: (+44).1353.666.018 Customer Support Services group: Life Fitness Benelux Toll-free within the U.S.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 37: Life Fitness 5500Hr Cross-Trainer Specifications

    7.1 L 5500HR C ITNESS ROSS RAINER PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Residential Maximum user weight: 300 pounds / 142 kilograms Power requirements: 120 volt, 1.0 amp (U.S.). See Electrical Requirements for requirements outside the United States. CONSOLE: Type: Message Center with arrow keys...

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