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  • Page 1 108 SM Manual...
  • Page 2 V V C C 1 1 0 0 8 8 S S M M O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N A A L L M M A A N N U U A A L L MADE IN USA...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CALORIE BURN GRAPH ....................3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION....................4 SELECTING EXERCISE TIME...................4 CALORIE BURN RATE.......................4 FINDING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE................5 STEPPER USER GUIDE....................6 CLIMBING USER’S GUIDE....................6 SELECTING AN OPPONENT.....................7 SELECTING A LANDMARK....................7 MODULE DISPLAY......................7-8 PROGRAMMING HEART RATE..................8 USING HYDRAULICS TO CONTROL SPEED..............9 VERSACLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS.................9...

  • Page 6: Calorie Burn Graph

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  • Page 7: General Introduction

    NOTE NOTE: Don’t Climb Too Fast. Beginners BEFORE EXERCISING ON THE VERSACLIMBER, READ THIS Should Take a 4-6 inch step at a Gentle Pace OPERATION MANUAL THOROUGHLY. INSTRUCT OTHERS HOW TO USE THE MACHINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. First time users of the VersaClimber have a tendency ADDITIONAL MANUALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON to climb too fast and to take too long a step.

  • Page 8: Finding Your Target Heart Rate

    HOW TO FIND YOUR TARGET HEART RATE? Heart rate is the best indicator of exercise intensity. Use your heart rate and level of perceived exertion (how you feel) as a guide to determine if you have selected the proper "LEVEL OF CONDITIONING".

  • Page 9: Stepper User Guide

    2 inch Two cardio machines in one. increments. The 108 SM features a 1-20 inch step height. By shifting the hands from the stationary handrails to NOTE: Unless rehabing an injured leg, limiter bolts should remain at setting 6...

  • Page 10: Selecting An Opponent

    Then press . Next, select QUICK START LOCK SELECT ENTER use yellow arrow keys up/down then press Push on the module and follow TIME QUICK START button. Start climbing. verbal user instructions. Time, Rate, Distance, LOCK SELECT Step Height and other information is displayed. VIRTUAL OPPONENT See page 6 for detailed display functions includ- The opponent you select will climb at the average...

  • Page 11: Programming Heart Rate

    ENTERING TIME VOLUME CONTROL Press this button to increase or decrease the Press this blue oval button repeatedly to hear default workout period of 15 minutes. Use the each of the voice instructions. Great for training yellow arrows to raise or lower tips and other key VersaClimber information.

  • Page 12: Using Hydraulics To Control Speed

    USING HYDRAULICS TO CONTROL SPEED VERSACLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS Beginners and individuals who are deconditioned may use the resistance to control their climbing PHYSICAL SIZE speed–by slowing the step Height 7 feet, 10 Inches speed down. Footprint 43 Inches x 46 Inches hydraulic control knob is Weight 155 pounds (70 kg)

  • Page 13: Unpacking Instructions

    C. Two able bodied persons are required for assembly. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS The following items are packaged in the container. EQUIPMENT: (single unit 108 SM) A. Vertical frame/post with control console attached (4) Base bolts (2) Base bolts 3/8” x 5/8” long 3/8”...
  • Page 14 Attach the front curved tubular floor brace to the post. Using four hex head bolts, 3/8” x 5/8” long bolts, screw down until firmly tight. Using two people lift and hold VersaClimber in upright position. Screw in (4) self tightening base bolts. Attach back tubular floor brace to post with two hex head bolts, 3/8”x 3 long.
  • Page 15 After tubular brace is in place, go back and FULLY TIGHTEN the two 3 long base bolts. Attach foot pedals with “L” shape bracket 3/4” pointing up, using (2) 3/8” x 1 long hex 1/4” head bolts. Then go back and TIGHTEN FULLY the TOP lock nut on the tubular brace.

  • Page 16: Optional Arm Extenders/Quick Release Hand Grips

    ARM EXTENDERS (Optional upgrade) On the standard 108 SM a person up to 6’ 3” tall has a full arm extension while climbing. With optional arm extenders a 6’ 9” inch person gets a full stretch while climbing. Optional Arm...

  • Page 17: Assembly Instructions

    The mainframe is black plastic computer housing supported by a base plate and bracket that are bolted by supporting the Versa Climber to it. A shaft and sprocket is located at the top of the hydraulic pump on a block of mainframe.

  • Page 18: Roller And Slide Bearings

    ROLLER AND SLIDE BEARINGS Monthly: 1) Check bottom chain tightness; with the pedals There are rollers and slide bearings made from high even you should be able to push the chain in about pressure application moly-disulfide filled nylon on 1/4 inch. If the chain pushes in more than this, then each oscillating bar.

  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    Using a toothbrush, or firm paint brush SYMPTOM: brush on grease on expsoed chain. LCD DIGITS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE If the display window is ruptured and the glass This is the ONLY place you will use top on the LCD is broken, the digits under the grease on the VersaClimber.

  • Page 20: Optional Seat Attachment

    SYMPTOM: ADJUSTABLE SEAT (Optional) OIL LEAK FROM HYDRAULIC The seat assembly easily attaches to the SM ADJUSTMENT KNOB VersaClimber by fully inserting a pin through two holes in the mainframe seat bracket of the An oil leak from the hydraulic knob (brass knob) VersaClimber and through the hole marked with indicates either a loose connection or a malfunction in RED arrows on the seat assembly.

  • Page 21: Conditioning: Developing Strength, Power, And Endurance

    SEAT ADJUSTMENT STRENGTH seat assembly easily attaches To develop full body strength, set the hydraulics to a VersaClimber by fully inserting a pin through two slow rate of motion. Rotate control knob to the right holes in the mainframe of the VersaClimber and (clockwise) until the desired slow rate of motion is one of the holes in the seat assembly.
  • Page 22 CROSS BODY, SAME SIDE, AND pulling right and left. During this upper body only FULL BODY SETS CLIMBING activity, a full range of cyclic rates and stroke lengths can be selected. RUNNING MOTION LEG LIFTS, QUAD, AND HAM- STRING SUPER SETS All SM VersaClimber models, come standard with For isolated leg lifts and leg presses, adjust the velcro cross-crawl climbing pattern.

  • Page 23: Interval Training

    CROSS BODY AND SAME SIDE STRENGTH SETS CLIMBING MOTION To perform "cross body" strength sets, adjust the hydraulics to the appropriate speed and tighten the foot straps. Climb using cross body forces by pulling down with the arm on one side of the body and lifting with the leg on the other side of the body.
  • Page 24 to ensure unwasted motion. The interval should be followed by a recovery period of 2 - 3 minutes or until breath- ing is controlled and muscle fatigue has diminished. Repeat. As you become better conditioned, the rest time between each interval should become shorter. Remember to always warm up 10 - 15 minutes on the VersaClimber before beginning interval workouts and to always stay within your target heart rate.

  • Page 25: Using Versaclimber With Minor Injuries

    STRENGTH INTERVAL TRAINING body. The smooth, rhythmic, impact free motion will decrease the likeliness of further assault to the Strength intervals are achieved in a similar manner to injured limb while maintaining or increasing car- aerobic interval training, except the intervals are per- diovascular and muscular fitness.
  • Page 26 being sheared, bent or compressed like with many maintains a full range of motion. If the injured leg other conventional exercises. To perform strength can be flexed at the knee, set the limiter to allow workouts, lift with the legs and pull with the arms. flexion to the extent that the injury will allow.

  • Page 27: Spare Parts

    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. Electronics SM Module (108/109 ............................015-06-000-SM Tach Assembly, V765 (Bracket, PCB Assy, Cable)..................015-12-000...

  • Page 28: Warranty/Contact Info

    LIMITED WARRANTY 1. Heart Rate Inc. (H.R.I.) warrants to the original purchaser that the VC-108 SM is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance with a three year limited warranty subject to the terms and conditions hereafter set forth.
  • Page 29 5. Length of Warranty, labor During the first year, all labor is covered by the warranty. All labor repairs for warranty and non-warr a n t y parts will be performed at the factory. The cost of shipping to and from the factory is the responsibility of the warranty.
  • Page 31 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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