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  • Page 1 108 LX/LXP (ALX, ALXP)
  • Page 2 108 LX Series VersaClimber (LXP, ALX, ALXP) ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIONAL MANUAL 1.800.237.2271 714.850.9716 Fax: 714.755.5749 .versaclimber. email@heartrateinc.com Heart Rate Inc. 3190-E Airport Loop, Costa Mesa, California 92626 The VersaClimber is manufactured in the USA by Heart Rate Inc. © 2007 Heart Rate Inc. All Rights Reserved. Made in USA...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR ALL LX SERIES VERSACLIMBERS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INTRODUCTION....................1 CALORIE BURN RATES ....................2 STEPPING USER GUIDE ....................3 CLIMBING USER GUIDE ....................4 MODULE DISPLAY ......................5 HEART RATE MONITORING ..................6 - 7 PROGRAM LEVEL CHART ....................8 DETAILED USER GUIDE ....................9 - 10 SELECTING STEP HEIGHT ....................11 SELECTING SPEED/TIME ....................12 USING VARIBALE CONTROL RESISTANCE ..............13...
  • Page 6 Baby Steps. Ease into your VersaClimber workout. Members who use stepping machines for 1/2 hour or more in my club can only use the Versaclimber for a few minutes. Why is that? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! Most stepping machines have a 12” to 14” maximum step height. The VersaClimber has a 20”...

  • Page 8: General Introduction

    WARNING BEFORE UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING, OR EXERCISING ON THE VERSACLIMBER, READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL THOROUGHLY. INSTRUCT OTHERS HOW TO USE THE MACHINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. ADDITIONAL MANUALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM HEART RATE, INC. BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

  • Page 10: Calorie Burn Rates

    TYPICAL CALORIE BURN RATES Take a moment to review the following activity comparisons. Note the difference in calorie expenditures and speeds for various exercises. Full body climbing ranks highest in caloric expenditure over all other activities even though speed is the slowest. Users often try to maintain the speed that they are used to in other activities and over exert themselves due to the total body, arm and leg movement involved in climbing at 75 degree angle.

  • Page 11: Stepping User Guide

    STEPPING USER GUIDE LEARN TO USE THE VERSACLIMBER AS A STEPPING MACHINE BEFORE USING IT AS A CLIMBING MACHINE. The hand rails not only provide support while getting on and off the VersaClimber, but also the option of another exercise modality - Stair stepping. 1.

  • Page 12: Climbing User Guide

    NOTE: TO MAINTAIN TRAUMA FREE MOTION, IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, "BOTTOM OUT" AT THE END OF EACH STROKE. ALSO, DO NOT HIT THE STEP HEIGHT LIMITERS WHEN THEY ARE IN USE. CLIMBING USER GUIDE 1.

  • Page 13: Module Display

    MODULE DISPLAY Selecting 3 modes of operation. STANDARD MODE 5. The object is to match your ACTUAL 1. Step on the lower pedal first. Then step FEET PER MINUTE displayed in the on the higher pedal until both feet are even. upper right hand corner of the display 2.
  • Page 14 HEART RATE MONITORING USER GUIDE FOR HEART RATE MODELS The Heart Rate Monitoring mode is intended to guide the exerciser through an aerobic exercise based on their heart rate. It is recommended to select and start with the minimum 70% of maximum age- related heart rate as suggested in this manual. To use the Heart Rate Monitoring mode, you must wear a chest strap transmitter shown below.

  • Page 15: Heart Rate Monitoring

    HEART RATE MODE (for LXP or ALXP models only) Read Heart Rate Mode Heart Rate Control Mode 1. Place the Heart Rate With Polar compatible chest strap in place, Place Polar compatible transmitter Press "CHANGES MODES” button and Adjustable strap on the chest just select “HRC”...

  • Page 16: Program Level Chart

    Progr am Level Chart PROGRAMMED LEVEL CHART PROGRAM NUMBERS FEET PER MINUTE CLIMB RATES Minutes 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 FEET FEET FEET FEET Beginner Average...

  • Page 17: Detailed User Guide

    DETAILED USERS GUIDE 1. STEPPING ON - Hold the hand rails for support. Put the foot on the lowest pedal (photo 1) Apply enough weight to bring the pedal to its lowest position. Step up with the other foot (photo 2) onto the higher pedal stepping up until both feet are level (photo 3) This is the starting position.
  • Page 18 4. CLIMB RATE & STROKE LENGTH - Climb rate and stroke length are determined strictly by the activity of the user. The user may take a stroke as short as 2 or 3 inches or as long as the machines movement allows. To maintain a shock and trauma-free motion, do not bottom out at the end of each stroke.

  • Page 19: Selecting Step Height

    SELECTING STEP HEIGHT START SLOW AND TAKE SHORT STEPS! USE THE VERSACLIMBER AS A STEPPER FIRST. Beginners To begin, Conditioned should not level feet users can exceed a 4-6” choose to step height step15”-20” No matter what level of conditioning you are at, start slow and take a 4" to 6" step height. Only take a step or stroke length that feels comfortable.

  • Page 20: Selecting Speed/Time

    SELECTING SPEED Climbing uses many more muscles than jogging, pedaling or stepping and is therefore performed at a much lower cyclic rate. The "Feet Per Minute" rate indication is the most meaningful guide for the amount of work being done. To determine speed or rate at which you are stepping, put the toggle switch in the up position to display "Feet Per Minute."...
  • Page 21 USING HYDRAULICS TO SELECT THE RATE OF MOTION Beginners and individuals who are deconditioned may use the hydraulics to control the rate of motion or speed of the exercise. The hydraulic control knob is located at the bottom of the control console.

  • Page 22: Seat/Pedaling User Guide

    SEAT/PEDALING USER GUIDE The seat option provides both a seated legs only exercise and a seated arm and leg exercise. Unlike bicycles, the stroke length is variable from 1" to 20", and the feet can push and pull for a complete leg exercise. By grasping the moving hand grips, the arms, chest and back muscles can be added to the leg muscle activity.

  • Page 23: User Guide For Aerobic & Power Conditioning

    USER GUIDE FOR AEROBIC CONDITIONING NOTE: REGARDLESS OF YOUR FITNESS LEVEL, THERE IS A STEP HEIGHT AND CLIMBING SPEED THAT CAN BE MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES. The VersaClimber has the capability of providing an aerobic exercise which is superior to other types of aerobic exercise.

  • Page 24: Strength Training

    STRENGTH TRAINING The VersaClimber can be used to develop strength, power and endurance for all of the major muscles of the body. The VersaClimber hydraulic control system provides an ISOKINETIC exercise. ISO: equal; similar. KINETIC: of or provided by motion. The term ISOKINETICS when applied to EXERCISE indicates that THE EXERCISE IS PERFORMED AT THE SAME RATE OF MOTION REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF FORCE EXERTED.
  • Page 25 LEG LIFTS AND QUAD, HAMSTRING AND GLUTE SUPER SETS For isolated leg lifts and leg presses, adjust the velcro foot straps to fit snug on the feet. Set the rate of motion with the hydraulic control knob. Grasp the hand rails to anchor the upper body.
  • Page 26 CROSS BODY, SAME SIDE, AND FULL BODY SETS CLIMBING VS. RUNNING MOTION All Institutional VersaClimber Models, with the exception of models designated with "CC" for cross crawl or running motion, and the Clinical Model CL-108C have been designed with the standard "climbing motion".

  • Page 27: Interval Sprint Training

    trying to push the elbow and the knee away from each other on the same side of the body. The left arm and leg on the opposite side of the body will come together. Alternate this pushing motion. FULL BODY SETS To perform full body strength sets, adjust the CLIMBING and RUNNING MOTIONS hydraulics to the desired speed and secure the foot straps.
  • Page 28 Time/Min Exercise Description % of Max HR 0 - 10 min Warm Up To Aerobic Rate Resting To 60-75% 10 - 20 min Aerobic-Anaerobic Interval Training Period: Interval: Exert maximal power (Force and Speed) against a restricted rate of motion set by the hydraulic knob. Push and pull with both arms and legs for 8-12 strokes on each side through a full range of motion.

  • Page 29: Using The Versaclimber With Minor Injuries

    STRENGTH INTERVAL TRAINING Strength intervals are achieved in a similar manner to aerobic interval training, except the intervals are performed at a slow rate of motion. First, turn the hydraulic control knob located at the bottom of the console in the clockwise direction, to approximately 75% of the user’s capability.
  • Page 30 IMMOBILIZATION OF THE LOWER BODY If the lower body must be completely immobilized due to injury, you can still strengthen your upper body and maintain cardiovascular fitness by doing an arms only workout on the VersaClimber. Stand on the base plate with one foot on each side of the post. Select or reposition the hand grips so that when one arm is outstretched it is fully extended.
  • Page 31 To exercise, set the range of motion limiter on the same side as the injured leg, so the range of motion in the injured joint is limited. Place the injured leg on the lower foot pedal and keep it straight at all times. Do not bend at the hip, knee or ankle when mounting the VersaClimber.

  • Page 32: Unpacking Instructions

    UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the shipping container's top cover. Then remove the wooden cross support that holds the mainframe down and the two bolts securing the machine to the end of the wood crate. Using two people, carefully remove the vertical mainframe from the container and lay the machine on the floor.
  • Page 33 ASSEMBLY OF A VERSACLIMBER LX Series NOTE: Due to the durable, double welded, steel construction of the VersaClimber, two able bodied persons are required for its set up. The set up procedure requires two 9/16” wrenches and two crescent wrenches for pedals and side hand rails. Set up can be accomplished in about 15- 20 minutes.
  • Page 34 Use two people to remove mainframe from the shipping container. Oil Reservoir Bolt flat tie to brace using 3/8" self-locking (Accumulator) nut. NOTE: To protect the oil reservoir and the black plastic computer housing, rest the top end of the VersaClimber on a block of wood.
  • Page 35 Pre-Assemble the handrails. Bolt straight tube onto the “S” shaped padded side rails. Using two crescent wrenches, fasten the Bolt second straight hand rail tube to the left upper part of rails to the block welded to the hand “S” shaped padded side rails. Use a back of the machine black 5/16”...
  • Page 36 NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO TIGHTEN THE FOOT PEDALS SECURELY INTO POSITION. INJURY MAY RESULT AND DAMAGE TO With one person standing on the base plate, THE MACHINE MAY OCCUR IF THEY ARE support mainframe the other person places NOT PROPERLY FASTENED. the previously assembled support brace into position as shown above.
  • Page 37 Notes: TO LEVEL THE MACHINE FRONT TO BACK, LOOSEN THE 3/8” X 2 LONG 1/4“ BOLT. Position the base plate flat on the floor. Move the brace in the slot until the machine is stable front to back. Tighten the long bolt.
  • Page 38 HI-TRI AND HIGH FIVE 6. Bolt the second straight hand rail tube to the left hand angled “S” shaped tube. Use a ASSEMBLY 5/16” x 2 ” round head bolt and tighten INSTRUCTIONS securely. 7. Assemble rails to machine post and base plate.
  • Page 39 MAINTENANCE 16. After all ties are in place, tighten bottom tie nuts and bolts completely, (two per INSTRUCTIONS VersaClimber). MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION VersaClimber consists of a mainframe made 17. After bottom tie bolts are fully tightened, of two rectangular tubes that are welded proceed to tighten all top plate nuts and together.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Schedule

    PREVENTATIVE hydraulic oil that does not require changing. The oil is maintained in the system with one MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE static seal and one rotating shaft seal. The rotating shaft seal is rated for continuous Daily: duty at operational pressures. If a large 1) Wipe down the main post, base and side amount of slack (more than 1/2"...
  • Page 41 Quarterly: If this occurs, place the two foot pedals at 1) Wipe off the top & bottom chains and put equal height and loosen the two bolts located a very light coat of light grease on chain. down in the slot at the back base of the machine.

  • Page 42: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Every three months, lubricate the upper and of a strong durable extruded aluminum. lower sprockets and upper and lower chain. Every two months place a few drops of light Use light grease. oil between the pedal and pedal shaft at both ends of the foot pedal.
  • Page 43 engaged in the groove. SYMPTOM--MACHINE IS "STICKY" SYMPTOM--ALL ZEROS ARE IRREGULAR OR HARD TO MOVE. REGISTERING ON MODULE. The foot pedals and handgrips are attached If all zeros register on the display when the to metal bars that move up and down inside machine is in motion, the computer is not C shaped metal channels.

  • Page 44: Versaclimber Specifications

    VERSACLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL SIZE Height, Model CL-108LX 7 feet, 10 inches Height, Model CL-109LX 8 feet, 10 inches Required Floor Space 48 inches x 48 inches Weight 130lbs. - 150 lbs - Assembled PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Structural Steel Sliding and Rolling Bearings Filled Nylon Speed Control/Force Control Hydraulic...

  • Page 45: Spare Parts List

    SPARE PARTS LIST In the event that a replacement part is ordered from the factory, Please refer to the following spare parts list for the correct part description and part number. This information will expedite your shipment when calling our Service Department. LX Module (108/109) LX..................158-01-000 LX Module (108A/109A) LX...................161-01-000 LXP Module (1081109) LXP...................166-02-000...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    Stopper........................101-00-008 Flange (108ALX/109ALX) (2 each)................30033 Bearing (108ALX/109ALX) (1 each)................30044 Super Lube........................30090 Top Chain Master Link....................30003 Bottom Chain Master Link....................30007 Front Strip........................60039 Bottom Sproket Assembly..................002-00-000 A/C Jack Assembly....................045-00-000 Small Brass Elbow..................B-500-2-2 30026 Large Brass Elbow..................B-500-2-4 30014 For Parts & Service Please call: 1.800.237.2271 x226 VERSACLIMBER THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1.
  • Page 47 6. This warranty does not cover paint deterioration, discoloration, chipping or rust. 7. After all of the foregoing conditions have been complied with, if H.R.I. shall thereupon attempt repairs and /or replacements which shall for any reason fail, H.R.I.’s shall be allowed to continue to attempt to remedy any defects for so long a period of time as, In H.R.I.
  • Page 50 A trusted name in fitness for nearly 30 years. Proudly made in USA since 1981. To learn more about other great VersaClimber accessories and options to enhance your workout, please visit us on line at www.versaclimber.com or call our toll free number at 1.800.237.2271 for more details.

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