Life Fitness 90S Installation guide

93S,90SStairclimbers
Assembly Instructions

Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of
The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step assembly
procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of the Stairclimber as quick
and easy as possible.
Please take special note of the following important points prior to choosing a
location and beginning assembly of the Stairclimber.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
⇒DO NOT locate the Stairclimber outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.
⇒DO NOT operate your Stairclimber if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in
water. If this occurs, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number in the Operation
Manual.
⇒DO NOT locate the Stairclimber any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.
⇒DO NOT locate additional Stairclimbers any closer than a minimum of 42 inches (107 cm) from
center to center to avoid interference (cross talk) between Heart Rate monitors.
⇒DO keep the area around your Stairclimber clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.
⇒DO verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying 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.
⇒DO read the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is essential
for proper use.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES!
⇒NE placez PAS l'appareil à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans un endroit très humide.
⇒NE faites PAS fonctionner l'appareil s'il est tombé, s'il a été endommagé ou s'il a été partiellement
plongé dans l'eau. Si cela s'est produit, contactez le service après-vente de Life Fitness au numéro
fourni dans le manuel d'utilisation.
⇒NE placez PAS l'appareil à moins de 76 cm d'un poste de télévision
⇒NE placez PAS d'autres appareils du même type à proximité. Un espace d'au moins 107 cm doit
être observé entre les parties centrales de deux appareils afin d'éviter les interférences entre les
contrôleurs de rythme cardiaque.
⇒MAINTENEZ la zone autour de l'appareil libre de toute obstruction, y compris murs et meubles.
Veillez à laisser un dégagement d'au moins 30 cm devant l'appareil.
⇒VÉRIFIEZ si l'emballage contient toutes les pièces de la liste jointe avant de le mettre de côté. Si
des pièces sont absentes, contactez le service après-vente de Life Fitness au numéro indiqué
dans le manuel d'utilisation. Conservez l'emballage au cas où vous devriez renvoyer l'appareil.
⇒LISEZ le manuel de l'utilisateur tout entier avant d'essayer de faire fonctionner cet appareil. Ceci
est indispensable à son utilisation correcte.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY... Phillips Screwdriver, T27 Torx Screwdriver, Socket
Set PARTS DESCRIPTION
1 Hex Head Bolt Qty: 2
3/8 – 16 x 3 2 Lock Nut Qty: 2 3/8 – 16
3 Hex Head Bolt Qty: 2
5/16 – 18 x 1.500 4 Torx Cap Screw (Model 93S) Qty: 4
1/4 – 20 x .625 (Model 90S) Qty: 10
5 Phillips Pan Head Screw (Model 93S) Qty: 8
#8 – 18 x .625 (Model 90S) Qty: 4 6 Flat Head Screw (Model 93S) Qty: 6
1/4 – 20 x .625
7 Phillips Pan Head Screw Qty: 4
#8 – 18 x .75 8 Phillips Cap Screw Qty: 2 #6 – 32 x .375
9 Display Console Assembly Qty: 1 10 Monocolumn Qty: 1
11 Accessory Tray (Model 93S) Qty: 1 12 Vertical Handrail Qty: 2
13 Left Bullhorn Handlebar (Model 93S) Qty: 1 14 Right Bullhorn Handlebar (Model 93S) Qty: 1
15 Handlebar Assembly Qty: 1 16 Polar®Receiver (Model 93S) Qty: 1
(Model 90S International) Qty: 1
17 Telemetry Cable (Model 93S) Qty: 1
(Model 90S International) Qty: 1 18 Frame Cap Qty: 2
19 Polar Cover Qty: 1 20 Monocolumn Shroud Qty: 1
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1. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the parts of the
Stairclimber and make sure that you have received all the items
described in the Parts List.
2. Locate the MONOCOLUMN (#10). Position the MONOCOLUMN
SHROUD (#20) onto the MONOCOLUMN as shown. Position
the MONOCOLUMN near the MONOCOLUMN MOUNTING
BRACKET (B) as shown. Detach and feed the CONSOLE WIRE
HARNESS (C) through the MONOCOLUMN and out through the
DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET (D) ACCESS
HOLE. Pivot the MONOCOLUMN upright and position the
locating slot at the bottom of the MONOCOLUMN onto the pre-
installed LOCATING BOLT (E) on the MONOCOLUMN
MOUNTING BRACKET. Align the mounting holes of the
MONOCOLUMN and MONOCOLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET
and secure them together using two MOUNTING BOLTS (#1)
and LOCKNUTS (#2). Leave the NUTS and BOLTS loose at this
time. Lower the MONOCOLUMN SHROUD until it rests on the
MAIN SHROUDS.
(Model 90S) The forward most of the two MOUNTING BOLTS
(#1) and LOCKNUTS (#2) will pass along the outside of the
MONOCOLUMN (#10).
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE WIRE
HARNESS (C).
MISE EN GARDE : VEILLEZ À NE PAS PINCER
LE FAISCEAU (C).
3. Align and insert the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15) into THE
HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE (F) as shown until the mounting
holes in the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY align with those of the
HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE.
Model 93S Shown

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4. (Model 93S / 90S International) Locate the TELEMETRY
CABLE (#17). Feed the 3-PIN CONNECTOR (3P) end of the
cable through the front of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15).
The cable must be routed down the HANDLEBAR BRACKET
TUBE (F) and back up the top of the MONOCOLUMN (#10).
Feed the 3-PIN CONNECTOR through the DISPLAY CONSOLE
MOUNTING BRACKET (D) ACCESS HOLE.
5. (Model 93S) Align the USER LEFT BULLHORN (#13) to the
HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE (F). Using three MOUNTING
SCREWS (#6), secure the USER LEFT BULLHORN to the
HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE and the HANDLEBAR (#15).
Tighten the SCREWS securely. Repeat the procedure for the
USER RIGHT BULLHORN (#14).
(Model 90S) Secure the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15) to the
HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE (F) using six MOUNTING
SCREWS (#4). Tighten the SCREWS securely.
6. (Model 93S / 90S International) Locate the POLAR RECEIVER
ASSEMBLY (#16). Plug the POLAR RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
into the POLAR RECEIVER JACK (J). Place the POLAR
RECEIVER in a vertical position, POLAR RECEIVER JACK
facing downward, at the front of the HANDLEBAR BRACKET
TUBE (F). Position the POLAR COVER (#19) over the center of
the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15) at the HANDLEBAR
BRACKET TUBE. Making sure the POLAR COVER is oriented
properly, slide the POLAR COVER over the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY covering the POLAR RECEIVER ASSEMBLY and
the end of the HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE. The POLAR
COVER should fully nest over the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY.
Secure the POLAR COVER using two MOUNTING SCREWS
(#8).
(Model 90S) Position the POLAR COVER (#19) over the center
of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15) at the HANDLEBAR
BRACKET TUBE. Making sure the POLAR COVER is oriented
properly, slide the POLAR COVER over the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY covering the end of the HANDLEBAR BRACKET
TUBE. The POLAR COVER should fully nest over the
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY. Secure the POLAR COVER using
two MOUNTING SCREWS (#8).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS (#8).
MISE EN GARDE : NE SERREZ PAS EXCESSIVEMENT
LES VIS (Nº 8).
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7. Locate one of the VERTICAL HANDRAILS (#12). Carefully
insert the top of the VERTICAL HANDRAIL into the user right
end of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15). Align the mounting
holes. Secure the VERTICAL HANDRAIL to the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY using two MOUNTING SCREWS (#4). Position the
bottom of the VERTICAL HANDRAIL over the mounting hole in
the top of the right FRAME LEG (K). Using one HEX HEAD
BOLT (#3), mount the VERTICAL HANDRAIL to the right
FRAME LEG as shown. Tighten the BOLT securely. Repeat the
procedure for the remaining VERTICAL HANDRAIL (#12) on the
left side of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and FRAME.
8. Lift the MONOCOLUMN SHROUD (#20) and tighten the
MONOCOLUMN BOLTS (#1) securely.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLTS (#1).
MISE EN GARDE : NE SERREZ PAS TROP
LES BOULONS (Nº 1)
9. (Model 93S) Using four MOUNTING SCREWS (#5), attach the
ACCESSORY TRAY (#11) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#9) as
shown.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS (#5).
MISE EN GARDE : NE SERREZ PAS TROP
LES VIS (Nº 5)
10. Attach all CABLES (L) leading from the DISPLAY CONSOLE
MOUNTING BRACKET (D) ACCESS HOLE to the back of the
DISPLAY CONSOLE (#9).
11. Feed any excess cable into the MONOCOLUMN (#10). Using
four MOUNTING SCREWS (#5), secure the DISPLAY
CONSOLE (#9) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING
BRACKET (D).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE PHILLIPS HEAD
PAN SCREWS (#5).
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE WIRE
HARNESS (E) WHEN ASSEMBLING THE CONSOLE
ASSEMBLY (#9) TO THE DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING
BRACKET (D).
MISE EN GARDE : NE SERREZ PAS TROP LES VIS
CRUCIFORMES À TÊTE CYLINDRIQUE (Nº 5).
MISE EN GARDE : VEILLEZ À NE PAS PINCER LE FAISCEAU
DE CÂBLES (E) LORS DU MONTAGE DE LA CONSOLE (Nº 9)
SUR SON SUPPORT (D).
12. Secure the MONOCOLUMN SHROUD (#20) to the MAIN
SHROUD using four MOUNTING SCREWS (#7).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE PHILLIPS HEAD
PAN SCREWS (#7).
MISE EN GARDE : NE SERREZ PAS TROP LES VIS
CRUCIFORMES À TÊTE CYLINDRIQUE (Nº 7).
13. Insert the FRAME CAPS (#18) into the ends of the FRAME
LEGS (K).

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
9Ensure that all fasteners are tight.
9Make sure the Stairclimber is properly leveled and stable.
(Refer to the Operation Manual)
9Ensure that the Leveler Jam Nuts are tight.
(Refer to the Operation Manual)
9Read the entire Operation manual before using the Stairclimber.
LISTE DES VÉRIFICATIONS À EFFECTUER AVANT LA MISE EN MARCHE
9Vérifiez si tous les dispositifs de fixation sont serrés
9Vérifiez si l'APPAREIL D'EXERCICE POLYVALENT est de niveau et stable.
(Référez-vous au manuel d'utilisation.)
9Vérifiez si les contre-écrous des vérins de mise à niveau sont serrés.
(Référez-vous au manuel d'utilisation.)
9Lisez le manuel d'utilisation dans son intégralité avant d'utiliser l'appareil d'exercice
polyvalent.
Before attempting to operate your Stairclimber, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the
contents of the Operation Manual. If your Stairclimber does not respond as described in the OPERATION
MANUAL, contact the nearest Life Fitness service center as listed in the Operation Manual.
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