Stairmaster StepMill SM916 User manual

Nautilus®Bowflex®Schwinn®Fitness StairMaster®Universal®Nautilus Institute®
Assembly Manual
StepMill®SM 916
001-7199 - 052008A

Table of Contents
Model SM916 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................2
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Caution and Warning Labels ....................................................................................................................4
Before You Start.............................................................................................................................................................5
Hardware ........................................................................................................................................................................6
Box Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Assembly.........................................................................................................................................................................9
Contact Information ....................................................................................................................................................15
Product Specifications
Model SM 916
Dimensions: 29" W x 50" L x 81" H ( 74 cm x 127 cm x 206 cm)
Unit Weight: 409 lbs ( 185.5 kg)
Shipping Package Weight: 450 lbs ( 204 kg)
Workout Area: 67" W x 88" L ( 170 cm x 224 cm)
Power Adapter Ratings:
USA & Canada, 120V 60 Hz input, 12 V DC 2.5 A output
International (EU & Australia/New Zealand), 230V (or 220-240V) 50 Hz input, 12 V DC 2.5 A output, consult factory for power
adapters to be used in other countries.
Max user weight: 300 lbs ( 136 kg)
CSA Certified for US and Canada (Product bears the c-CSA-us mark).
(Evaluated per ANSI/UL
1647-2004 and CAN/CSA C 22.2 No. 0 -M 91 and CSA C 22.2 No. 68-92 )
Meets FCC-Part
15 , Class B.
Meets AS/NZS CISPR
22 (Class B: 2004 ) for Australia and New Zealand (Product bears C-tick Mark).
Complies with the following EU Directives (Product bears the CE mark).
• Machine Directive:
98/37 /EC
• Low voltage Directive:
73/23/ EEC (Tested per EN 60335-1:2002 )
• EMC Directive:
2004/108 EC (Tested per EN 61000-6-3 AND EN 61000-6-1 )
• RoHS Directive: 2002/95EC
• WEEE Directive: 2002/96EC
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Important Safety Warnings
Obey the following warnings:
This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Read and understand all Warnings on this machine. Specific Caution, Warning and/or Danger decals
may be applied to call attention to specific hazards.
Carefully read and understand the Assembly Manual before you work on this machine. Failure to follow•
instructions and Safety Warnings could result in injury to the person assembling the product or bystanders.
Keep bystanders and Children away from the product being assembled at all times.•
Do not connect power supply to the machine until instructed to do so.•
Do not assemble equipment in a wet or damp location.•
Make sure assembly is performed in an appropriate work space away from foot traffic and exposure to•
bystanders.
Some components of the machine may be heavy or awkward. Use a second person when performing•
assembly steps involving these parts. Do not perform steps that require heavy lifting or awkward
movements on your own.
Do not attempt to modify the design or functionality of this machine. This could compromise safety and may•
void the warranty.
Should replacement parts be required use only genuine Nautilus replacement parts and hardware. Failure•
to use genuine replacement parts may cause a risk to users, keep the machine from operating properly or
void the warranty.
Do not use or place the machine into service until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for•
proper performance in accordance with the Owner’s Manual.
Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance, at least 3 feet (1 m). Do not allow anyone to touch the operator•
while the machine is in motion.
Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Do not try to exercise with more resistance than you can•
physically handle.
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Before using your product: Find and read all warning labels before using your product. Replace any warning
label if damaged, illegible, or missing. If you need replacement labels, please call a Nautilus®Representative at
(
800 ) 628-8458 (North America) or ( 41 ) ( 26 ) 460 77 77 (International office).
Label 1: Power caution label.
Location: Affixed to the lower front of the left side cover (see Figure 1).
Label 2: General exercise warning label.
Location: Affixed to the mast below the console (see Figure 2).
Safety Caution and Warning Labels
1
Figure 1
SM916
STOP
123
456
78 9
0
STOP
STOP STOP
STOP
QUICK
START
MORE
WORKOUTS
HR ZONE
TRAINER
CALORIE
BURNER
INTERVALS
MANUAL FAT
BURNER
2
Figure 2
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Before You Start
Locate the area where you will assemble and use your StairMaster® Commercial Series StepMill® SM 916 . We
recommend you install it on a hard, level surface. Allow an assembly area of at least 36” (0.91 m) on each side
and behind the machine. You can put the rear of the machine closer to the wall during use.
Basic Assembly
Follow these basic assembly tips when putting together your machine:
1. Collect all the pieces needed for each step before assembling.
2. Read through and understand the instructions before assembly.
3. Turn all bolts and locknuts to the right to tighten, and the left to loosen.
4. Lightly and carefully lift pieces when attaching. Look through the bolt holes to help guide bolts through
the holes.
5. Two people are recommended to assemble this machine.
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Hardware
Ref # Description Qty
1
5/16 " Hex Screw 4
2
1/4 " - 20 x 1/2" Button Head Screw 11
3
1/4 " - 20 x 3/4" Phillips Head Screw 4
4
5/16 " - Flat Washer 4
5
5/16 " - 18 Nut 4
Hardware
Hardware not to scale
12 3
45
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Box Contents
Box 1
Ref # Description Qty
6 Warranty 1
7 Assembly Manual 1
8 Owner’s Manual 1
9 Rivet Puller 1
10 Rivet 10
11 Transport Wheels 2
12 Cotter Pins 2
13 Clevis Pins 2
14 Levelers 4
15 Power Supply 1
16 Hardware 1
17 Top Cover 1
Nautilus®Bowflex®Schwinn®Fitness StairMaster®Universal®Nautilus Institute®
Assembly Manual
StepMill®SM 916
001-7199 - 052008A
Manual del propietario
Nautilus®Bowflex®Schwinn®FitnessStairMaster® Universal® Nautilus Institute®
StepMill®SM 916
001-7282-052008A
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All Nautilus®exercise pr oducts are war ranted to the r etail purchase r to be
free from def ects in materials an d workmanshi p. Warranty co verage valid to
the original purc haser only and proo f of the purchase w ill be required. An y
product sold or pl aced in an applicati on not recommend ed by Nautilus, Inc. w ill
void any warrant y coverage set for th by Nautilus , Inc. warrant y policies and
procedures.
Time Period:
s15 years on frames
s3 years on all Mechanical/Electrical Parts
s1 year on Labor
s1 year on wear items
sWarranty terms may differ outside of US
What this warrant y does not cover:
1. StairMas ter®SC 916 StairC limber users weighing mor e than the maxi mum
userweigh t limit of
300 lbs ( 136 kgs).
2. Any damage, f ailure or loss caus ed by accident, mi suse, neglect, abuse,
improper assembl y, improper mainte nance, failure follo w instruct ions or
3. Use of produc t in an application no t recommended by Nautilus , Inc. or in a
manner or environmen t for which it wa s not designed.
4. Damage due to normal wea r and tear.
Limitations :
The preceding war ranties are t he sole and exclusi ve express war ranties
made by Nautilus, Inc. T hey superse de any prior, contr ary or additio nal
representations, whether o ral or writ ten. No agent , representati ve, dealer or
employee has the author ity to alt er or increase the obl igations or limit ations
of this warrant y. Any implied warr anties, includ ing the WARR ANTY OF
MERCHANTA BILITY a nd any WARRA NTY OF F ITNESS F OR A PARTI CULAR
PURPOSE, are l imited in durat ion to the term of t he applicable expr ess
warranty pr ovided above, w hichever is longe r. S ome states do no t allow
limitations on how l ong an implied warr anty last s, so the above limi tation may
not apply to you .
What Nautilus will do:
Nautilus, Inc. liabilit y hereunder is expr essly limite d to the replacemen t of
goods not complyi ng with this w arranty or, at N autilus, Inc. e lection, to t he
return of the purchase p rice of the exercis e product in ques tion. THESE
REMEDIES AR E THE EXCL USIVE A ND SOLE REMEDI ES FOR ANY B REACH
OF WARRA NTY. Naut ilus, Inc. shall in no ev ent be liable for in cidental or
consequential losse s, damages or expens es in connection w ith its ex ercise
products. S ome states do not a llow the exclusion or limit ation of incidental or
consequential damages, s o the above limit ation may not apply t o you.
How to Get Service :
Warranty ser vice will in mos t cases be perf ormed by an author ized Nautilus®
Fitness Deal er or Service Technician . Contact a Representa tive at
1-800 -NAU-
TILUS (
800-628-8 458 ). Include an explan ation of the pr oblem. Adequa te
protectiv e packaging of the de fective par ts or unit and co st of shipping are y our
responsibility. The r epaired part or uni t will be returned to y ou at the compa -
ny's expense. T he original purchaser m ust provide p roof of purchase. Se rvice
calls and/or tr ansporta tion to and from th e Nautilus®Dealer is the resp onsibil-
ity of the pu rchaser.
1. Nautilus, Inc. will have th e option to repair o r replace any exercise p rod-
uct, which req uires servic e.
2. Nautilus, Inc. will re place any equipmen t frame that is s tructural ly
defective w ith a new fram e or replace the unit w ith a unit of e qual value.
Nautilus, Inc. is not re sponsible for lab or charges in replacing d efective
frames.
3. Nautilus, Inc. is no t responsible for dealer l abor charges for th e component
change overs compl eted afte r the labor relate d warranty pe riod stat ed
herein.
4. If you elect to r epair an exercise pro duct or part you rself, using t he
services of so meone other than an a uthorized Nautilus ®Fitness D ealer or
Service Technician, or u se a replacement par t not supplied b y Nautilus,
Inc., Nautilus I nc. shall not be liable f or any cost, dama ge, failure or loss
caused by the use of su ch unauthoriz ed service or par ts.
How State Law Ap plies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
001.728 3.0512 08.A
Limited Warranty
Garantía Limitad
which vary from state to state.
Se garantiza al co mprador al detal le que todos los prod uctos Nautilus® está n
libres de defectos t anto de material como de m ano de obra. Se requer irá única-
mente al comprad or original la cober tura de garantí a válida así como la prueba
de compra. Todo producto v endido o instal ado en una aplicación no re comen-
dada por Nautilus, Inc . anulará cualquier c obertura de gar antía estab lecida por
las políticas y pr ocedimientos de gar antía de Nautilus Inc .
Duración de la garantía :
s15 años sobre armazones
saños sobre todas las piezas mecánicas et elé tricas
saño sobre la mano de obra
saño sobre los artículos consum ibles
sLos términos de la garan tía pueden variar fuera de Es tados
Unidos
Qué no cubre esta gara ntía:
1. Usuarios de la escalad ora comercial St airMaster ®SC 916 que pesen más del
límite de peso m áximo de 300 libras ( 136 kg).
2. Cualquier daño, pe rjuicio o pérdida cau sados por accidente , uso indebido,
negligencia, abuso, ensa mblaje inadecuado, man tenimiento i ncorrecto o no
seguir las instr ucciones o adver tencias del Manua l del usuario o desas tres
(como inundaciones o sobre voltaje eléc trico).
3. Uso del producto en una ap licación no recomendada por N autilus, Inc. o en
una forma o ento rno para el cual no fue di señado.
4. Daño debido al desgaste n ormal.
Limitaciones:
Las garantías precede ntes son las únicas y e xclusivas garantías e xpresas
hechas por Nautilus, Inc. E llas reemplazan a cual quier declaración ant erior,
contraria o adicional , ya sea verbal o escr ita. Ningún ag ente, represe ntante,
distribuidor o empleado t iene autoridad pa ra alterar o aumentar las ob liga-
ciones o limitaciones de es ta garantía. L a duración de cualquier gar antía im-
plícita, incluid a la GARA NTÍA DE COMER CIABILI DAD y cualquier GA RANTÍA
DE ADECUAC IÓN PARA UN P ROPÓSIT O DETER MINADO, es tá limitada al pla zo
de la garantía expresa ap licable que se indica ant eriorment e, el que sea más
largo. Algunos es tados no perm iten limitaciones e n la duración de una garan tía
implícita, de m odo que quizá no se apli que a usted la limitac ióna nterior.
Lo que hará Nautilus :
Por el presente d ocumento la responsabilidad de Na utilus, Inc. se limit a expre-
samente a la sust itución de los ar tículos que no cump lan con esta gar antía o,
a elección de Nautil us, Inc. al reemb olso del precio de c ompra del prod ucto de
ejercicios en cues tión. ESTO S RECURSOS SO N LOS ÚNICOS Y E XCLUSI VOS
RECURSOSPA RA CUAL QUIER INF RACCIÓN D E LA GAR ANTÍA. Baj o ninguna
circunstancia s e responsabilizará a Nautilus , Inc. por pérdi das, daños o gastos
imprevist os o indirectos en re lación con sus productos para e jercicios. Alg u-
nos estados no p ermiten la exclusión o limi tación de los daños incid entales o
resultant es, de modo que quizá l a limitación anter ior no se aplique a ust ed.
6
789
10 11 12
13
14
15
16
17
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Box Contents
Box 2
Ref # Descritpion Qty
18 Upper Mast 1
19 Console 1
20 Bottle Holder 1
19
18
20
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Assembly
Step 1: Unpacking the StepMill® SM 916
Tools
• Box Knife
• Hammer or Pry Bar
1-1 Remove the outer cardboard box using the
hammer to remove staples along the bottom of
the box.
1-2 With a hammer or pry bar, remove the wood
securing the back of the machine to the pallet
(see Figure 1).
Step 2: Remove from pallet
Parts
• StepMill® Base
• Box 1 and 2
• Hand Rails
Tools
• Box Knife
2-1 Cut the Tywraps holding the Hand Rails to Box 2
and set Hand Rails to the side.
2-2 Remove Box 1and 2 and set to the side.
Use a second person when performing
assembly steps requiring heavy lifting or
awkward movements.
2-3 With the assistance of another person, remove
StepMill® machine from the pallet.
The following instructions provide direction to assemble the StairMaster®StepMill®SM
916 . All instructions in
the manual are given with the orientation of standing on a level surface and facing the machine.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Assembly
Figure 3 B
Figure
3A
Step 3: Install Levelers and Transport Wheels
Parts
• Ref 11, Transport Wheels Qty. 2
• Ref 14, Levelers Qty. 4
Hardware
• Ref 12, Cotter Pins Qty. 2
• Ref 13, Clevis Pins Qty. 2
Use a second person when performing
assembly steps requiring heavy lifting or
awkward movements.
3-1 With the assistance of another person, tilt the
StepMill®machine to one side and insert the
Clevis Pin from the outside of the frame (Figure
3 A), slide Wheel on to the Clevis Pin and secure
with a Cotter Pin (Figure 3 B).
3-2 While tilted to one side, insert a Leveler in the
front and back of the StepMill® machine (Figure
3 A) for adjustment when the Wheels are removed.
3-3 Repeat the Wheel and Leveler process for the
opposite side.
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Assembly
Step 4: Attach Mast
Parts
• Mast Qty. 1
Hardware
• Ref 1, 5/16" - Hex Screw Qty. 4
• Ref 4, 5/16" - Washer Qty. 4
• Ref 5, 5/16" - 18 Nut Qty. 4
4-1 Locate the two sets of cables for the console, feed
the cables through the bottom of the Mast to the top
and secure to the top plate.
4-2 Attach the Mast to the base with 4 Hex screws,
4 Washers and 4 Nuts (Figure 4).
Step 5: Attach Hand Rails
Parts
• Hand Rail, Right Qty. 1
• Hand Rail, Left Qty. 1
Hardware
• Ref 2, 1/4” - 20 x 1/2" Button Head Screw Qty. 8
NOTE: Complete each step for one side and repeat for
the opposite side.
5-1 Attach the Left Hand Rail to the Mast with 2 Button
Head Screws (Figure 5A).
5-2 Attach the Left Hand Rail to the Base with 2 Button
Head Screws (Figure 5B).
Figure 4
Figure 5A
Figure 5B
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Assembly
Step 6: Install Top Cover
Parts
• Completed assembly from Step 5.
• Ref 17, Top Cover Qty. 1
Hardware
• Ref 11, Rivet Qty. 8
Tools
• Ref 9, Rivet Puller
6-1 Remove the top Rivets and upper side Rivets on both
left and right side covers to install the Top Cover
(Figure 6 A). It may be necessary to pull the sides out
slightly to insert the Top Cover under the side covers.
6-2 Align the holes of the Side and Top covers to the
holes in the frame. Insert 1 New Rivet for each hole
and push until the rivet is fully inserted (Figure 6 B).
Figure 6A
Figure 6B
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Assembly
Step 7: Install Console
Parts
• Completed assembly from Step 6.
• Ref 19, Console Qty. 1
Hardware
• Ref 4, 1/4" - 20 x 3/4" Phillips Head Screw Qty. 4
Tools
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
7-1 Connect the cables from the Mast to the 20 pin
connector on the PC board (Figure 7A & 7B).
7-2 Connect the telemetry Heart Rate (Polar HR) cable to
the J6 connector at the top of the PC board (Figure
7A & 7 B).
7-3 Align the console to the plate at the top of the Mast
and secure with 4 Phillips Head Screws.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not crimped or pinched
while attaching the Console to the Mast.
Figure 7A
Figure
7 B
Figure 7 C
20 Pin Connector
J6 Polar HR
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Step 8: Install Cup Holder
Parts
• Completed assembly from Step 7.
• Ref 20, Cup Holder Qty. 1
Hardware
• Ref 2, 1/4" - 20 x 1/2" Button Head Screw Qty. 3
8-1 Attach the Cup Holder to the Mast with 3 Button
Head Screws (Figure 8).
Step 9: Remove Transport Wheels
Parts
• Completed assembly from Step 8.
• Ref 15, Power Supply Qty. 1
Use a second person when performing assembly
steps requiring heavy lifting or awkward
movements.
9-1 Roll the StepMill®machine to the workout location.
9-2 With the assistance of another person, tilt the
StepMill®machine to one side and remove the Cotter
Pin, the Clevis pin and the Wheel (Figure 9 ). Repeat
for the opposite side.
NOTE: Retain the Cotter pins, Clevis pins and Wheels for
moving the machine in the future.
9-3 Adjust the Levelers as needed.
Figure 8
Assembly
Figure 9
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Step 10: Connecting Power Supply
Parts
• Ref 15, Power Supply Qty. 1
10-1 Connect the DC Power Cable from the Power Supply
to the power connector located on the bottom cover
(Figure 10).
10-2 Place the Power Supply on the floor near an AC wall
outlet.
10-3 Check that the Input AC Power Rating marked on
the Power Supply matches the available power.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and
to prevent severe damage to the machine, use
only the power supply approved for use with this
equipment. In addition, your machine must be
properly grounded.
Step 11: Final Check
Failure to visually check and test assembly before
use can cause damage to the equipment. It can
also cause serious injury to users and bystanders.
11-1 Tighten all hardware.
11-2 Refer to the Owner’s Manual for Operating and
Maintenance Information.
Figure 10
Assembly
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Contacts
Please supply the serial number of your machine and the date of
purchase when you call Nautilus. Use the space in the boxes below
to write down this information. To find the serial number on your
machine, refer to the Safety Warning Label information page. Dial
the number of the office close to you.
UNITED STATES OFFICES
E-mail: [email protected]
TECHNICAL/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (800-628-8458)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: cstec[email protected]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Nautilus, Inc.
World Headquarters
16400 SE Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
Phone: (800) NAUTILUS [phone]
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
For technical assistance and a list of distributors in your
area, please call or fax one of the following numbers.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Nautilus International S.A.
Rue Jean Prouvé
1762 Givisiez / Switzerland
Tel: + 41 26 460 77 77
Fax: + 41 26 460 77 70
E-mail: tec[email protected]
GERMANY and AUSTRIA
Nautilus Deutschland GmbH
Albin-Köbis-Str. 4
51147 Köln
Tel: + 49 02203 2020 0
Fax: + 49 02203 2020 45 45
ITALY
Nautilus Italy S.r.l., Via della Mercanzia, 103
40050 Funo di Argelato - Bologna
Tel: + 39 051 664 6201
Fax: + 39 051 664 7461
SWITZERLAND
Nautilus Switzerland SA
Rue Jean-Prouvé 6
CH-1762 Givisiez
Tel: + 41 26 460 77 66
Fax: + 41 26 460 77 60
UNITED KINGDOM
Nautilus UK Ltd
4 Vincent Avenue
Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK8 0AB
Tel: + 44 1908 267 345
Fax: + 44 1908 267 345
CHINA
Nautilus (Shanghai) Fitness Co., Ltd.
7A No.728, Yan’an Road (West)
200050 Shanghai, China
Tel: + 86 21 523 707 00
Fax: + 86 21 523 707 09
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
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