Tectrix ClimbMax 1000 User manual

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Tectrix Fitness Equipment
68 Fairbanks
Irvine, California 92618
[phone]
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ClimbMax
®
1000
Owner’s Manual

© 1997 Tectrix Fitness Equipment
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1. Read all instructions before using this equipment.
2. DANGER: DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE OPENING.
AVERTISSEMENT: DECONNECTEUR DU CIRCUIT D’ALIMENTATION AVANT D’OURVRIR.
3. Unplug all electrical appliances before cleaning and after use.
4. Close supervision is necessary when this equipment is used by or near children or disabled persons.
5. Use this equipment for the intended use as described in this manual.
6. Never operate equipment that has a damaged power cord or plug.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening on this equipment.
8. Do not use outdoors.
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In the presence of power line “noise” such as fast transients, the equipment may require that power be
switched off and then back on again, to resume normal operation.
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Warning:
Connect This Equipment to a Properly Grounded Outlet
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This equipment is for use only on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding outlet that looks like the
outlet illustrated in Figure A, below. This equipment must be grounded. No adapter should be used. It has
been supplied with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and plug. This plug must be plugged
only into a properly installed grounded outlet. Failure to do so can result in the risk of electrical shock. Do
not modify the plug provided with this product—if it does not fit, have a qualified electrician install the
proper style outlet.
FIGURE A - Grounded Outlet
Parts of ClimbMax 1000 are covered by U.S. patent numbers: 4,938,474 and 4,949,993.
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ClimbMax 1000 Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 111
About This Book 111
CHAPTER 2 - ASSEMBLY AND SETUP 333
Assembly Overview 333
Unpacking ClimbMax 1000 333
Parts List 333
Assembling the ClimbMax 1000 444
Attach the Feet to the Base 444
Attach the Display Upright 555
Attach the Display Console to the Display Upright 555
Attach the Handrails 666
Attach the Optional Water Bottle Holder 666
Plug in the Display Cable 777
Level the ClimbMax 777
Plugging in the ClimbMax 777
Setting Options 777
Drive Cable Maintenance 8
CHAPTER 3 - LET’S CLIMB 999
Overview 999
Before You Start 999
Your Workout 101010
Manual Mode 101010
Using the Preset Programs 111111
The Workout Display 121212
Workout Summary 141414
CHAPTER 4 - THE HEART RATE PROGRAM 151515
CHAPTER 5 - TESTING CLIMBMAX PERFORMANCE 171717
APPENDIX A - CLIMBER LEVEL TO SPEED CONVERSION 191919
APPENDIX B - SPEED AND ENERGY CONVERSIONS 212121

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ClimbMax 1000, the perfect climber for your fitness facility or other group exercise
environment. ClimbMax’s durability, ease of use, and flexible programming make it ideal for both
individual and partnered workouts.
ClimbMax’s features include:
•Simple to Use: Press any key and ClimbMax’s console leads you through the simple steps
to start a workout. Or, just step on and start climbing.
•Continuous Performance Monitoring: The convenient, easy-to-read console shows the
progress of the workout—vertical speed, calories burned, and more.
•Built-in Workout Profiles: Three standard workouts offer combinations of calorie burning,
strength training, and endurance training to satisfy almost everyone.
•Optional Heart Rate Program: With its optional heart rate monitor, ClimbMax can
program a workout to reach and keep you at your optimal heart rate.
•Setup Mode: You can change ClimbMax’s default settings and limits to match the way
you want to operate.
So, ClimbMax is ideal for all of these climbers:
•Someone who’s never used a climber before uses manual mode, setting the speed to match
what he or she can do.
•Regular exercisers who want to push themselves can use the standard programs to increase
strength and endurance.
•Serious athletes can get their heart rates to the exact level they want, and keep them there
for the duration of their workouts.
About This Book
This book is for you, the ClimbMax owner. While it includes complete details on using ClimbMax
for a workout, it also contains assembly and setup information which the casual climber doesn’t
need to know.
Besides this introduction, this book contains:
Chapter 2 - Assembly and Setup
Everything about getting the ClimbMax ready to use, from taking it out of its shipping crate to
setting its operation limits.
Chapter 3 - Let’s Climb
How to use ClimbMax. Starting a workout, choosing a program, the console display, and more.

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Chapter 4 - The Heart Rate Program
How to use the optional heart rate monitoring and programming features.
Chapter 5 - Testing
How to make sure your ClimbMax is operating properly.
Appendix A
How ClimbMax’s level settings translate into climbing speeds.
Appendix B
Speed and energy conversion chart.

CHAPTER 2 - ASSEMBLY AND SETUP
This chapter describes how to unpack and assemble your ClimbMax, and how to use setup mode
to configure the climber for your situation.
Assembly Overview
It’s easy to assemble ClimbMax—it will probably take about 30 minutes. You need these common
tools:
•3/16” Allen Wrench
•7/16” wrench or socket wrench and ratchet
•1/2” wrench
Here’s an overview of the steps in the assembly:
1. Unpack ClimbMax and make sure you have all the parts.
2. Follow the detailed instructions to assemble the ClimbMax.
3. Place the ClimbMax where it will be used and level it.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Unpacking ClimbMax 1000
Use the 7/16”or ½” socket or wrench to remove the clamps and screws or tie straps holding the
chassis base to the pallet. Remove all parts from the shipping carton. Make sure you have all the
parts by checking against the parts list.
CAUTION: Do not stand the display console upright tube on its end! Lay it flat instead.
Standing it on end could damage the display ribbon cable.
Parts List
Your ClimbMax 1000 includes these parts:
Description Qty Part Number Item #
Base Unit 170310W or 70310B 1
Left Foot Assembly 1 70056 2
Right Foot Assembly 1 70057 3
Front Foot Assembly 1 70058 4
Display Upright Assembly 1 70360 5
Left Handrail 161089 or 61119 6
Right Handrail 161090 or 61120 7
Configuration Kit 1varies by country --
Hardware Kit for CM1000 1 70362 --

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The Hardware Kit for the CM1000 (part# 71100) contains:
Description Qty Part Number Item #
5/16” x 2” Screw 4 41011 8
5/16” x 2.25” Screw 3 41050 9
5/16” Split Washer 7 43042 10
5/16” Nyloc Nut 3 42033 11
5/16” x 2.5” Button Cap Screw 2 41138 --
Bracket, Handrail Clamp 1 52078 12
#10 x 3/4” Phillips-head Screw 9 41009 --
The console and related materials for the ClimbMax 1000 are packed in the Configuration Kit
included with the unit. This box contains:
Description Qty Part Number
Warranty Card 1 03006
Owner’s Manual 1 03070
Service Manual 1 03071
Power Cord 1Varies with country (14007 for USA)
ClimbMax Display Console 1Varies with language
Assembling the ClimbMax 1000
Attach the Feet to the Base
Carefully turn the base (1) upside down. Attach the left (2) and right (3) feet using three of the
5/16” by 2.25” screws (9) and washers (10), and one 5/16” nut (11). Attach the front foot using
two of the 5/16” by 2” screws (8) and washers (10). See Figure 1. Roll the base onto its feet.
Figure 1 - Attaching the Feet

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Attach the Display Upright
Attach the display
upright (5) to the
base (1) using two
5/16” by 2” screws
(8) and washers (10)
as shown in Figure
2. Be sure the ribbon
cable goes through
the slot, as shown,
and the display
console backplate is
facing toward the
base. Finger tighten
the screws; you will
finish tightening
them with a wrench
later, after installing
the handrails.
Attach the Display Console to the Display Upright
Remove the display console from the configuration kit. Attach the display ribbon cable from the
display upright to the connector on the back of the console. Make sure it fastens securely.
Attach the display console to the console backplate using four of the #10 Phillips-head screws.
Figure 2 - Attaching the Display Upright

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Attach the Handrails
Slip the left (6) and right (7) handrails over the plugs on the top of the rear feet. They will probably
fit tightly; if necessary, use a spray cleaner as a lubricant. Rotate the handrails into the clamp
bracket at the top of the display console upright (5). Slip the handrail clamp bracket (12) behind
the handrails, as shown in Figure 3. Line up the holes and attach the bracket and handrails to the
display upright using two 5/16” by 2” screws (8) and nuts (11).
You should now use a wrench to finish tightening the screws at the bottom of the display console
upright. See Figure 2.
Attach the Optional Water Bottle Holder
If you have the optional water bottle holder, attach it to the console back plate using three #10
Phillips-head screws.
Important: If you don’t use the water bottle holder, you must still put the three screws in the open
holes to protect the electronics on the back of the console from the environment.
Figure 3 - Attaching the Handrails

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Plug in the Display Cable
Lay the ClimbMax on its right side. Take the lower end of the display ribbon cable (the one you
routed through the slot in the base when attaching the display upright). Fold around the motor and
plug it into the connector on the power board.
Level the ClimbMax
Move the climber to where it will be used. Press on either side of the front foot to see if you can
rock it from side to side. If you can, or if it is not level, raise or lower the glides on the front foot
until the climber is stable. Then, tighten the lock nuts on the front foot.
Plugging in the ClimbMax
The ClimbMax 1000 has both power in and power out sockets. You can plug a ClimbMax into
either a wall outlet or the power out socket on another ClimbMax. Using the correct cord, plug one
end into the “in” socket and the other end into the wall or another ClimbMax.
If you have daisy-chain power cords, you can connect up to 10 climbers using the same 10 amp
outlet.
Setting Options
ClimbMax offers an easy-to-access setup menu to let you match the climber’s default settings and
limits to your users’ needs and the way you want to run your facility. You can set the default and
maximum workout length, the measurement units used on the display, and more.
To set options:
1. Enter Setup Mode by turning the climber off, then holding down the Switch Display key
while turning it back on.
2. For each of the following settings, use the up and down arrows to choose the value you
want, then press Enter to move on to the next option.
•Longest Workout Time (“Long Prog”): The longest time a user is allowed to set for
his or her workout. The original setting is 20 minutes. You can change this up to the
absolute maximum of 60 minutes.
•Default Workout Time (“Def Prog”): This is the default time shown when a user
begins a workout. The factory setting is 20 minutes; you can set this as high as the
the Maximum Workout Time.
•Idle Time (“Until Idle”): How long the climber remembers workout information
when someone stops during a workout. You can set this to 30 seconds, one minute,
or two minutes. You can also choose to have no time-out; the climber will remember
the information until someone presses Clear to start a new workout.

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•Full Setup or Step and Go: If you choose “Step and Go,” a climber can get on the
ClimbMax and start climbing, without entering any workout information. The
default is “Full Setup.”
When a user chooses “step and go” operation, ClimbMax uses the default
workout length (the one you set as “Def Prog”)and the default weight
setting of 150 pounds (70kg).
•Beep On or Off: Should the console keys beep when pressed? Choose On or Off.
•USA Readout or International (“Intl”): The USA readout uses feet for distance and
pounds for weight. The International readout uses meters and kilos.
3. When you’re done setting options, press the Clear key twice to save your settings and
leave setup mode.
If you decide not to change the settings, turn the climber off without leaving setup mode.
All settings keep their previous values.
Drive Cable Maintenance
With proper maintenance, your Tectrix ClimbMax will provide you with years of trouble-free
exercise. Routine maintenance is essential to not only preserve the life of the equipment, but also to
avoid any possibility of personal injury. Particular attention should be given to the condition of the
ClimbMax drive cables. These cables will eventually wear out. We recommend drive cables be
inspected regularly for signs of wear and replaced every 6 to 8 months with Tectrix-supplied
replacement cables. Failure to perform drive cable maintenance procedures could lead to cable
damage and serious injury.

CHAPTER 3 - LET’S CLIMB
So far, we’ve discussed what the facility owner needs to do to get the ClimbMax ready to use. This
chapter describes how to use it; what each climber can do to get the most out of his or her
ClimbMax workout.
Overview
This is how you work out on ClimbMax:
1. Get on.
2. Set how long you want to work out.
3. Set your weight.
4. Select manual mode or a program.
5. If you want, adjust the climbing speed.
6. Start climbing!
During your workout, watch your progress on the console; you can change your climbing speed at
any time. When you’re done, ClimbMax shows your total distance climbed, calories burned, and
average speed.
The rest of this chapter tells you more about your choices at each of these steps. The heart rate
control program is covered in Chapter 4.
Before You Start
To get the most out of a ClimbMax workout, be sure to follow these general exercise rules:
•Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
•Wear comfortable workout clothing.
•Drink plenty of water or other fluids before, during, and after exercising.
•Stay loose and relaxed while working out.
•Maintain a balanced, upright posture while climbing.
•If you start to hurt, stop climbing.

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When climbing, you should have a smooth, stair-climbing action. The pedals should not hit the
floor at the bottom of each stroke, or their upper limit at the top of the stroke. If they do, either
climb faster or adjust the ClimbMax’s speed setting as described later in this chapter. Find a speed
and technique that’s comfortable for you; this could be short, quick steps or long slow steps. Many
climbers prefer to climb at the top of the stroke, keeping the pedals high without hitting the upper
stop.
Use the handrails only for balance; putting your weight on your arms means you aren’t getting the
full benefit of the workout.
Your Workout
There are two basic ways to use ClimbMax: in manual mode or using one of the preset workout
programs. The following sections tell you how to use each of these modes.
ClimbMax’s advanced heart rate program feature is covered in Chapter 4.
Manual Mode
In manual mode, you tell ClimbMax how long you want to climb; you can adjust your climbing
speed at any time during the workout. Follow these steps:
1. Get on ClimbMax.
If your ClimbMax is set for “step and go” operation, you can just step on the pedals
and start climbing. ClimbMax will automatically go into manual mode and use the
default workout length. The calorie counts shown will be based on a 150 pound
climber, so they may not be accurate for you. If you want to set the length and/or
your correct weight, press the Manual key before you get on ClimbMax, set the
length and weight as described, then start climbing.
2. The display will show the default workout length in the “Speed” field, and the light next to
“Time” at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum set for this ClimbMax. Press Enter.
1. The light next to
“Weight” now flashes,
and ClimbMax shows the
default weight. Use the
arrow keys to change this
to your correct weight.
ClimbMax uses this to
calculate how many
calories you burn during
your workout, so be sure
to allow for your clothing
and shoes. In general, add
about five pounds to your base weight to get an accurate reading. Press Enter.

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2. The light next to “Program” now flashes. Press the Manual program key.
3. Start climbing! If the speed is too fast or slow, press the up or down arrow key to adjust it
until you’re comfortable.
While you’re climbing, the console shows your progress and statistics about your workout. For
details about these displays, see the section “The Workout Display,” later in this chapter.
You can raise or lower the workout level at any time by pressing the up and down arrows. Pick a
speed that gives you a comfortable workout without causing pain. If you feel like you’re straining
to keep up, decrease the level until you can match it easily.
You can also change from manual mode to one of the programmed workouts during your
workout. Just press the key for the program you want, then follow the instructions later in
this chapter.
If you need to pause during a workout, the climber will remember your workout information for a
fixed amount of time. If you stop for longer than this “time-out interval,” the ClimbMax resets
itself, and you’ll have to start a new workout. (See Chapter 2 for information on setting the time-
out interval.)
When you finish, you see a workout summary giving the total distance you climbed, calories
burned, and more. See “The Workout Display,” later in this chapter, for a description.
Using the Preset Programs
ClimbMax includes three preset workout profiles you can choose from. (If you have the heart rate
monitor option, there are four. The heart rate program is described in Chapter 4). These profiles
vary the climber speed at set intervals to maximize either fat burning, strength training, or
endurance building.
The graphs on the program keys show a “profile” of each workout. The higher bars indicate faster
climbing. Each program begins with a warm-up and ends with a cool-down period; as you can see,
the middle sections vary according to the type of workout.
1. Get on ClimbMax.
If the ClimbMax is set for “step and go” operation, skip steps 2 and 3—just get on
ClimbMax and press a program key. The program will use the default length and a
weight setting of 150 pounds. If you want to set the length and/or your correct weight,
press the program key before you get on ClimbMax, set the length and weight as
described, then start climbing.
2. The display will show the default workout length in the “Speed” field, and the light next to
“Time” at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum set for this ClimbMax. Press Enter.

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When you change the length of a program, ClimbMax intelligently adjust the program’s
profile to match your setting. For the fat burning and strength programs, it adds or
removes repetitions of the center section; for the endurance program, it increases or
decreases the length of the center section. The warm-up and cool-down periods stay the
same. If you set the workout length to five minutes, you’ll do just the warm-up and cool-
down.
1. The light next to “Weight” now flashes, and ClimbMax shows the default weight. Use the
arrow keys to change this to your correct weight. ClimbMax uses this to calculate how
many calories you burn during your workout, so be sure to allow for your clothing and
shoes. In general, add
about five pounds to
your base weight to get
an accurate reading.
Press Enter.
2. The light next to
“Program” now flashes.
Press the key for the
program you want.
3. Start climbing!
While you’re climbing, the console shows your progress and statistics about your workout. For
details about these displays, see the section “The Workout Display,” later in this chapter.
ClimbMax starts at the default level for the program. You can raise or lower the level while you’re
climbing. This adjusts the entire program up or down the same number of levels. If you’re
interested in exactly how the level settings translate to vertical speed, see Appendix A. Pick a
setting that gives you a comfortable workout without causing pain at the hardest parts of the
program. If you feel like you’re straining to keep up, decrease the level until you can match it
easily.
If you need to pause during a workout, the climber will remember your workout information for a
fixed amount of time. If you stop for longer than this “time-out interval,” the ClimbMax resets
itself, and you’ll have to start a new workout. (See Chapter 2 for information on setting the time-
out interval.)
When you finish, you see a workout summary giving the total distance you climbed, calories
burned, and more. See “The Workout Display,” below, for a description.
The Workout Display
During your workout, the ClimbMax console keeps you continuously updated about your progress.
The Progress Indicators at the top of the console and the Workout Graph in the middle give you
different views of your workout.

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•The three Progress Indicators show six categories of information. At the beginning of a
workout the three top categories are shown. Pressing the Switch Display button at the
right of the fields switches between categories; the lights over and under each field indicate
which information is currently displayed. If you hold down Switch Display for half a
second, the fields will alternate between categories every five seconds.
The top three categories are:
Elapsed Time How long you’ve climbed so far.
Calories Burned The number of calories you’ve burned in this workout.
This is based on the distance you’ve climbed and the
weight you entered at the start of the workout. If you
don’t enter an accurate weight, the calorie number will not
be correct.
Speed Your current vertical speed in feet per minute or meters
per minute. If your speed doesn’t look very impressive,
remember that each foot of climb is roughly equal to ten
feet of running distance.

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The three bottom categories are:
Heart Rate or Level If you have the heart rate monitor option, this is your
current heart rate in beats per minute. Without a heart
rate monitor, this shows the level setting for the climber.
In manual mode, this is your vertical speed; in a program,
this is the base setting for the program—your climbing
speed depends on where you are in the program.
Distance Climbed In feet or meters. Each foot of climb is roughly equivalent
to ten feet of running over level ground.
Calories/Hour How fast you’re burning calories—the number of calories
you’ll burn in an hour-long workout if you maintain your
current pace for the entire time.
•The Workout Graph in the middle of the console uses columns of lights to show the
progress of your workout. In manual mode, each column represents 1/15th of your workout
and shows the highest speed you reached in that period; each light is equal to ten feet per
second.
In a program, the Workout Graph shows a detailed view of the current portion of your
workout: each column of lights represents a 15 second segment, so the entire display
covers 225 seconds (a little under four minutes). The height of the columns shows the
relative speed; the blinking column is where you are right now. As you go through your
workout, the blinking column moves slowly from left to right; when it reaches the right-
most column, your workout is almost over. For example:
nOnnnnnn
nOnnnnnn
nnnnnOnnnnnnn
nnnnnOnnnnnnn
nnnnnnnOnnnnnnn
nnnnnnnOnnnnnnn
The blinking column (shown as empty circles) indicates the workout is approximately half
over. The speed will stay the same for the next 90 seconds (six columns), then decrease.
Workout Summary
After your workout, the Progress Indicators show “End,” then alternate between the upper and
lower sets of values (described above), so you can see the totals for your workout. The values will
display for the time-out period set for your ClimbMax, or you can press Clear to clear the display
and start a new workout.

CHAPTER 4 - THE HEART RATE PROGRAM
As an option, the ClimbMax includes a heart rate monitor harness you can wear during a workout
to continuously monitor your heart rate. In either manual or program mode, the heart rate monitor
merely gives you more information—it lets you see your current heart rate at any time.
However, used with the ClimbMax Heart Rate Control program, this option lets you design a
workout tailored to your age and condition by gradually bringing you to your target heart rate, then
keeping you at that heart rate for the rest of the workout. To use the heart rate program:
1. Get on ClimbMax.
If the ClimbMax is set for “step and go” operation, skip steps 2 and 3—just get on
ClimbMax and press the HR Control key. The program will use the default length
and a weight setting of 150 pounds. You will still be able to enter your age and set
your target heart rate. If you want to set the workout length and/or your correct
weight, press the HR Control key before you get on ClimbMax, set the workout
length, weight, age, and target rate as described, then start climbing.
2. The display will show the default workout length in the “Speed” field, and the light next to
“Time” at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum set for this ClimbMax. Press Enter.
1. The light next to
“Weight” now flashes,
and ClimbMax shows the
default weight. Use the
arrow keys to change this
to your correct weight.
ClimbMax uses this to
calculate how many
calories you burn during
your workout, so be sure
to allow for your clothing
and shoes. In general, add about five pounds to your base weight to get an accurate
reading. Press Enter.
2. The light next to “Program” now flashes. Press the HR Control key.
3. The light next to “Age” flashes. Use the up and down arrow keys to set your age. Press
Enter.
4. The display will show your target heart rate (based on your age) and the percentage of
your maximum heart rate. Use the up and down arrow keys to set the target heart rate you
want for this workout and press Enter.
5. Start climbing.
Over the first few minutes of your workout, ClimbMax will gradually build you up to your target
heart rate. It will then keep you at this rate until the cool-down at the end of the workout.