Life Fitness 9500 Series User manual

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M051-00K20-A097
3/98
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FCC Warning — Possible Radio / Television Interference
FCC Warning — Possible Radio / Television Interference
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the space between the equipment.
lPlug the equipment into two electrical outlets
located on separate circuits.
lConsult an exercise equipment dealer or an
experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Class S (Studio): Professional and/or commercial use.
Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE
operation manual and ALL installation instructions.
It will help you set up the Cross-Trainer quickly and instruct your
members on how to use it correctly and safely.
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be
performed by an authorized service representative. There are no
user serviceable parts.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to this
equipment could void your product warranty!

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© 1998 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Ftness, Lifecycle and Lifepulse are
registered trademarks, and Heart Rate Zone Training, Lifespring and RELY ON IT are trademarks of Brunswick
Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of
Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.
Section Description Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 Set-up7
Electrical Requirements
Grounding Instructions
How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer
1.3 Optional Settings for the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Message Center
Data Entry Zone
Program Profile Window
Stop Button
3. Heart Rate Zone Training™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
The Lifepulse Heart Rate Sensors
The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap
4. The Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.1 Program Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The Programs - Step By Step
4.2 Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Start
To Begin Any Life Fitness Cross-Trainer Workout
Fat Burn
Cardio
Manual
Random
Hill
Cross-Train Aerobics
Cross-Train Reverse
5. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.3 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.4 Life Fitness 9500HR — Total Body System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .28
5.5 Life Fitness 9500 — Lower Body System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:
Life Fitness Cross-Trainers
9500 — Lower Body System
9500HR — Total Body System
See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.

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Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations. . . and thank you for purchasing the Life
Fitness Cross-Trainer, the most versatile and effective piece
of cardiovascular equipment ever developed. It is the
culmination of over 20 years of research, innovation and
engineering designed to deliver an efficient product with the
reliability for which Life Fitness is known.
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer delivers a total body workout
better than any fitness equipment available! It works more
muscles in less time, for efficient fat burning. Plus, it is
ergonomically designed for comfort, with virtually zero impact to
ankles, knees, hips and lower back.
Like other Life Fitness products, our Cross-Trainer helps make
exercise motivating and efficient. The user-friendly console
displays a host of visual feedback, with easy-to-follow prompts
and instructions.
The Cross-Trainer’s smooth, fluid movement makes it perfect for all types of users and
fitness levels. Plus, the exclusive Heart Rate Zone Training program helps take all the
guesswork out of exercise. The patented, state-of-the-art Lifepulse®digital heart rate
sensors and telemetry heart rate monitoring make the Cardio and Fat Burn programs the
most effective workouts offered on any aerobic trainer.
We understand that a reliable product is just as important as one that is effective. That is
why we do not just test our products, we punish them. We put them through their paces at
top resistance levels, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, often for twice the warranty
period. It’s the reason we were the first domestic fitness manufacturer with ISO 9001
Certification, the international symbol for quality workmanship.
If you have questions regarding the operation of your Life Fitness Cross-Trainer, please
call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed in Section 5.
Sincerely,
Augie Nieto
President, Life Fitness
Augie Nieto
President, Life Fitness
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Important Safety Instructions
Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation
instructions. The Cross-Trainer is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual.
To disconnect the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer, turn off the power switch, then remove the plug from the outlet.
Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
Connect this unit to a properly grounded outlet only. (See Grounding Instructions)
Always follow the console instructions for proper operations.
Never operate a Life Fitness Cross-Trainer if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it
has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services for assistance.
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer by the
power cord or use the cord as a handle.
Never insert objects into any opening in your Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. If an object should drop
inside, turn off the power and carefully retrieve it; if you cannot reach the item, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services.
Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray or holder. Containers
with lids are recommended.
Do not use the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
Do not use the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered. Such substances increase the danger of combustion and explosion.
Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the Cross-Trainer pedals and moving arms.
Keep the area around your Life Fitness Cross-Trainer clear of any obstructions, including walls
and furniture.
Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting your Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.
Use the handlebars whenever additional stability is required.
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats, or
spikes. Do not use the trainer in your bare feet.
Do not tip the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer on its side during operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the Life Fitness
Cross-Trainer before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to
connect each Cross-Trainer unit to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program
please see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family
history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, or if you smoke,
have high cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year.
If, at any time while exercising, you feel faint, dizzy, pain, or shortness of
breath, stop immediately.
GETTING STARTED
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1.2 Setup
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer must be properly grounded. Proper grounding provides a path
of least resistance for the electric current, which reduces the risk of shock to anyone touching
or using the equipment should it malfunction. Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord,
which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Grounding Instructions
Electrical Requirements
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is
intended for use on a normal 120-
volt electrical circuit in the U.S. and
Canada. Consult the chart for
electrical requirements outside the
U.S. and Canada.
The Cross-Trainer may be daisy-
chained with up to ten units from
one, 15 AMP, dedicated line.
A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to proper grounding technique. DO NOT modify the plug
provided with the product. If it will not fit an electrical outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
United Kingdom 220 50 0.5
Fed’l Rep of Germany, The Netherlands,
Italy, Chile, Belgium , Korea,Argentina 220 50 0.5
France 220 50 0.5
Latin America 110/220 60 1 / 0.5
Spain 220 50 0.5
Japan 100/200 50/60 1 / 0.5
Australia 240/250 50 0.5
U.S., Canada 120 60 1
LOCATION VOLTAGE Hz AMPs

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Your Life Fitness Cross-Trainer may need to be stabilized depending on the surface on
which it is placed.
After you place the Cross-Trainer where it will be used, check the stability by attempting to
rock it back and forth. If it rocks, it is not level. To stabilize it, adjust either stabilizing foot
located under the rear of the unit by turning the stabilizing foot clockwise or counter-
clockwise as necessary until the rocking motion is eliminated.
How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer
Only one stabilizing foot needs to be turned.
NOTE: DO NOT place the Cross-Trainer closer than eight (8) inches (20 centimeters)
from any other electrical device and any other electronic trainers and 30
inches (76 centimeters) from television sets.

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1.3 Optional Settings for the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer
lMaximum Program Duration
The Maximum Program Duration option allows the maximum program time to be changed
from the default maximum time limit of 60 minutes to a value between 10 and 99 minutes.
Altering the maximum program time will affect the time limit of all programs. To change the
Life Fitness Cross-Trainer maximum program time, proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the 5key on the numeric keypad.
2. Press the CLEAR / PAUSE key twice.
3. All LEDs and 14-segment displays will be illuminated. This is called diagnostic
state 1. There are 12 distinct diagnostic states and the maximum program time
settings reside in Diagnostic State 5. Each time you press the ENTER key you will
advance one diagnostic state. Continue to advance to Diagnostic State 5.
4. When you reach Diagnostic State 5, the current DURATION setting will be
displayed. The default maximum program time is 60 minutes.
5. Use the key to decrease the DURATION or the key to increase
the DURATION.
6. To exit the diagnostic states, press the CLEAR / PAUSE key repeatedly until the
“Press Start to Begin” message appears on the display message center.
lEnglish / Metric Conversion
The factory default setting for the display console measurements is set based upon the
language used for the display console overlay. If you believe the setting is incorrect or if you
wish to change the ENGLISH / METRIC setting you will need to complete the following.
When you reach Diagnostic State 7 (see above), the Data Entry window will display
ENGLISH UNITS to designate English units.
To change the default to metric measurement, press the 5key and the system will toggle
from English to metric units and display METRIC UNITS.
You may also use the key to enable METRIC UNITS and the key to enable
ENGLISH UNITS.

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lMETS option enable/disable
The factory default is set with METS unit display disabled. When you reach Diagnostic State 10
(follow the instruction for Maximum Program Duration Time to enter the diagnostic states), the
Message Center will display "METS OFF". To change the default to ON, press the 5key and the
system will toggle between OFF and ON.
You may also use the key to disable the METS OPTION and the key to enable
the METS OPTION.
The ENTER key LED will indicate when the value is set at the default — METS OFF.
Note: When the METS unit display is enabled (METS ON) the far right window of the
message center will show the current resistance level in METS in addition to Watts and
Calories/Hour.
Pressing the CLEAR / PAUSE key repeatedly will exit you out of the diagnostic states.
Pressing the ENTER key will advance you to Diagnostic State 11.
lPause Timeout Duration
The Pause Timeout Duration is the amount of time the Cross-Trainer will remain paused after
the CLEAR / PAUSE key has been pressed. The factory default is set for the Pause Timeout
Duration is one minute. You can set this duration to a minimum of one minute or up to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
To do this enter the Diagnostics State 11 (follow the instruction for Maximum Program Time to
enter the diagnostic states) and press the ENTER key until the Message Center displays "PAUSE
TIMEOUT 1". To change the default setting of "1", press the key or key to decrease
or increase the pause duration.
The ENTER key LED will indicate when the value is set at the default — PAUSE TIME 1.
Pressing the CLEAR / PAUSE key repeatedly will exit you out of the diagnostic states.
Pressing the ENTER key will advance you to Diagnostic State 12.