Life Fitness LS8500 User manual

Stairclimber
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of Life Fitness
and the Life Fitness 9500HR / 9100 / 8500 Stairclimbers.
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 Stairclimber 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, Hex Key Wrench, 3/16 Torx
Screwdriver, Socket Set PARTS DESCRIPTION
1Hex Head Bolt Qty: 2 2Lock Nut Qty: 2
3Hex Head Bolt Qty: 2 4Torx Cap Screw Qty: 4
5Phillips Cap Screw Qty: 8 6Flat Head Screw Qty: 6
7Phillips Cap Screw Qty: 4 8Phillips Cap Screw Qty: 2
9Display Console Assembly Qty: 1 10 Monocolumn Qty: 1
11 Accessory Tray Qty: 1 12 Upright Handrail Qty: 2
13 Left Bullhorn Handlebar Qty: 1 14 Right Bullhorn Handlebar Qty: 1
15 Handlebar Assembly Qty: 1 16 Polar®Receiver Qty: 1
17 Telemetry Cable Qty: 1 18 Heart Rate Cable Qty: 1
19 Polar Cover Qty: 1 20 Frame Cap Qty: 2
1
2
5
4
3
6
7
8

10
A
C
D
B
1
A
10
2
EB
15
F
10
D
H
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 (A) 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 MONOCILUMN
MOUNTING BRACKET and secure them together using two
MOUNTING BOLTS (#1) and LOCKNUTS (#2). Tighten the NUTS
and BOLTS until snug. Lower the MONOCOLUMN SHROUD until
it rests on the MAIN SHROUDS.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE WIRE HARNESS
WHEN ASSEMBLING THE MONOCOLUMN (#10) TO THE
MONOCOLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET (B).
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.

14
2P
2PL
15
F
13
10
2PR
2P
J
19
8
15
F8
16
4. (Model 9500HR / 9100) 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.
(Model 9500HR) Locate the HEART RATE CABLE (#18). In
similar fashion, feed the 4-PIN CONNECTOR (4P) 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 4-
PIN CONNECTOR through the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING
BRACKET (D) ACCESS HOLE. Pull the LEFT HEART RATE
SENSOR CABLE (2PL) (Red/Black) through the LEFT LARGE
HOLE (H) of THE HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE. Pull the RIGHT
HEART RATE SENSOR CABLE (2PR) (Green/White) through the
RIGHT LARGE HOLE of THE HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE.
5. (Model 8500 / 9100) 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 9500HR) Locate the USER LEFT BULLHORN (#13) with a
Lifepulse sensor. Connect the 2-PIN CONNECTOR (2P) leading
from the USER LEFT BULLHORN to the 2-PIN CONNECTOR
(2PL) now leading from the HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE (F).
Carefully feed any excess HEART RATE CABLE (#18) into the
HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE and secure the USER LEFT
BULLHORN to the HANDLEBAR BRACKET TUBE using three
MOUNTING SCREWS (#6). Tighten the SCREWS securely.
Repeat the procedure for the USER RIGHT BULLHORN (#14) with
a Lifepulse sensor.
6. 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).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
SCREWS (#8).
MISE EN GARDE : NE SERREZ PAS EXCESSIVEMENT LES
VIS CRUCIFORMES À TÊTE CYLINDRIQUE (Nº 8).
10
3P
15
F
D
17

15
4
12
K
3
5
10
D
5
11
9
L
20
K
7. Locate the one of the UPRIGHT HANDRAILS (#12). Carefully
insert the top of the UPRIGHT HANDRAIL into the user right end
of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#15). Align the mounting holes.
Secure the UPRIGHT HANDRAIL to the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY using two MOUNTING SCREWS (#4). Position the
bottom of the UPRIGHT HANDRAIL over the mounting hole in the
top of the right FRAME LEG (K). Using one HEX HEAD BOLT
(#?), mount the UPRIGHT HANDRAIL to the right FRAME LEG as
shown. Tighten the BOLT securely. Repeat the procedure for the
remaining UPRIGHT HANDRAIL (#12) on the left side of the
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and FRAME.
8. Lift the MONOCOLUMN SHROUD (A) and tighten the
MONOCOLUMN BOLTS (#1) securely.
9. (Model 9500HR, 9100) Using four MOUNTING SCREWS (#5),
attach the ACCESSORY TRAY (#11) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE
(#9) as shown.
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 (A) 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 (#20) into the ends of the FRAME LEGS
(K).

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
üEnsure that all fasteners are tight.
üMake sure the Stairclimber is properly leveled and stable.
(Refer to the Operation Manual)
üEnsure that the Leveler Jam Nuts are tight.
(Refer to the Operation Manual)
üRead the entire Operation manual before using theStairclimber.
LISTE DES VÉRIFICATIONS À EFFECTUER AVANT LA MISE EN MARCHE
üVérifiez si tous les dispositifs de fixationsont serrés
üVérifiez si l'APPAREIL D'EXERCICE POLYVALENT est de niveau et stable.
(Référez-vous au manuel d'utilisation.)
üVérifiez si les contre-écrous des vérins de mise à niveau sont serrés.
(Référez-vous au manuel d'utilisation.)
üLisez 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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