VC SM-M Quick start guide
SM-M
operational manual
Manufacturedby Heart Rate Inc. 1411E. Wilshire Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705.
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1
CALORIESBURN R ATEACTIVITY.............................................................................................................1
STAIRSTEPPING...........................................................................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................................3
VIRTUAL OPPONENT / LANDMARKGOAL..........................................................................................3
MODULE DISPLAY......................................................................................................................................4
USING MAGNETIC RESISTANCE..............................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................6
ELECTRICAL / POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................6
TOOLS REQUIRED / HARDWAREPACKAGE.........................................................................................7
SMM PARTIDENTIFICATION.....................................................................................................................8
UNPACKING/ ASSEMBLY .........................................................................................................................9-13
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................14
CONTRAL LATERAL....................................................................................................................................15
SPAREPARTS LIST........................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................................17
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1
CALORIESBURN R ATEACTIVITY.............................................................................................................1
STAIRSTEPPING...........................................................................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................................3
VIRTUAL OPPONENT / LANDMARKGOAL..........................................................................................3
MODULE DISPLAY......................................................................................................................................4
USING MAGNETIC RESISTANCE..............................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................6
ELECTRICAL / POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................6
TOOLS REQUIRED / HARDWAREPACKAGE.........................................................................................7
SMM PARTIDENTIFICATION.....................................................................................................................8
UNPACKING/ ASSEMBLY .........................................................................................................................9-13
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................14
CONTRAL LATERAL....................................................................................................................................15
SPAREPARTS LIST........................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................................17
HeartRate Inc. All Rights Reserved 2023 Proudlymade in USA since 1981.
TABLEOF CONTENTS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1
CALORIESBURN R ATEACTIVITY.............................................................................................................1
STAIRSTEPPING...........................................................................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................................3
VIRTUAL OPPONENT / LANDMARKGOAL..........................................................................................3
MODULE DISPLAY......................................................................................................................................4
USING MAGNETIC RESISTANCE..............................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................6
ELECTRICAL / POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................6
TOOLS REQUIRED / HARDWAREPACKAGE.........................................................................................7
SMM PARTIDENTIFICATION.....................................................................................................................8
UNPACKING/ ASSEMBLY .........................................................................................................................9-13
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................14
CONTRAL LATERAL....................................................................................................................................15
SPAREPARTS LIST........................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................................17
HeartRate Inc. All Rights Reserved 2023 Proudlymade in USA since 1981.
NOTE:
BEFORE EXERCISING ON THE VERSACLIMBER,
READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL THOROUGHLY.
INSTRUCT OTHERS HOWTO USE THE MACHINE IN
ACCORDANCEWITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED
IN THIS MANUAL. ADDITIONAL MANUALS ARE
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM HEART RATE,
INC. BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY OTHER
EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULTYOUR PHYSICIAN.
THIS IS ESPECIALLYIMPORTANT FOR THOSE INDI-
VIDUALS OVERTHE AGE OF 30 AND THOSE WHO
HAVE KNOWN HEALTHPROBLEMS. HRI ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINEDBY OR THROUGH
THE USE OFTHE VERSACLIMBER.
DON’T CLIMBTOO FAST
Beginners should take a 4-6 inch stepat a gentle
pace.First time users of the VersaClimber have a
tendency to climb too fast and totake too long a
step.Until users become thoroughly familiar with
theVersaClimber, it is important to take short, slow
steps.To maintain a shock and trauma free motion,
it is mandatory not to“bottom out” or impact the
pedals atthe end of each stroke.
SELECTING EXERCISE TIME
If you arenot already warmed up, a warm up period
of atleast 5 to 10 minutes should be included
in eachVersaClimber workout. Taking a short
stepat a slow climbing speed during the warm
up period is the key to a greatworkout. The rst
time user can easily climb for15 to 20 minutes
byincluding a slow 5 minute warm up and a 3 to
5 minutecool down period. With repetitive use it
is possible tobuild up to longer climbs at higher
speeds.
NOTE:
TOMAINTAIN TRAUMA FREE MOTION, IT IS MANDATORYTHATYOU DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES,“BOTTOM OUT”AT THE END OF EACH STROKE. ALSO, DO NOT HITTHE
STEP HEIGHT LIMITERSWHEN THEY ARE IN USE.
Walking 3.0 228
Bicycling 9.4 384
Swimming 2.0 486
Running 7.5 792
Stepping 1.9 864
VersaClimbing 0.9 972
Calories
Burned
PerHour
Speed
CALORIESBURNED ACTIVITY
(150lbperson)
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Manyindividuals enjoy 60 minutes or more of
uninterruptedclimbing. After each workout, note
exercisetime, climbing speed and height climbed
forestablishing a goal for future sessions. Use
heart rate and perceivedexertion to determine
if youare at a comfortable exercise level.
Remember that workintensity and calor ie burn
rateis based on climbing speed. If the exercise
is toohard, slow down.
CALORIEBURN RATE
Fullbody climbing ranks highest in calories
burned eventhough climbing speed is slower
than other activities. Firsttime users often tr y
tomaintain the speed they use in other ac tivities
and tendto over exert themselves. New to cardio
climbing,I t is important
toremember that because VersaClimbing is a
totalbody climb against gravity, it is not
necessary to climb at a high rateof speed,
just take it slow.
STAIRSTEPPING
TheSM -M featuresa 1-20 inch step height. This
rangeof motion provides the ability to per form
variable heightand variable speed stair stepping
exercisesfor the lower body only. Thehand rails,
locatedabout waist high, are used to grasp and
thus stabilizethe upper body while stepping with
the legs only. The upper body is maintained in an
erect stationary position while the legs and hips
perform a lower body stepping exercise.The foot
strapsalso allow the user to per form a leg lift
exercisewhile stepping, not available on single
purpose steppers / steppingmachines.
By holding the hand rails in frontof you or to the
side of yourbody and stepping with legs only, the
buttocks,front and back of the thighs, calves, and
shins can achievea complete lower body aerobic
and strengthworkout. Stair stepping is recom-
mended forbeginners before they attempt a full
body climbing exerciseand can be per formedin
anymode of operation.
NOTE
WHENHOLDING THE SIDE HANDRAILS KEEP FINGERS AND
THUMBSON THE FOAM PADDING OFTHE HANDRAILS. DO NOT
GRASPOR EXTEND ANY PORTION OF THE HAND BEYOND THE
FLANGESOF THE MOVING HAND GRIPS. DO NOT HOLD ONTO
THEMAIN VERTICAL POST.
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CAUTION
IMMEDIATELYDISCONTINUE THIS EXERCISE
IFTHERE IS ANY DISCOMFORT, SHORTNESS
OF BREATHOR DIZZINESS.
NOTE:
DO NOTDISASSEMBLE COMPONENTS
WITH MAGNETS.
Side hand rails
when using
as a stepper.
WARNINGNOTICE
Inorder to maintain highest safety level
ofequipment, a regular examination is
requiredfor damage andwear.This requires
avisual inspection of connec tors,cables,
chains,sprockets, pedals, handles etc.
ona regular basis.
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SM-Magnetic Resistance
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CAUTION
IMMEDIATELYDISCONTINUETHIS EXERCISE
IFTHERE IS ANY DISCOMFORT, SHORTNESS
OFBREATH OR DIZZINESS.
SM-Magnetic Resistance
USING MAGNETIC RESISTANCE
Beginners and individuals who aredeconditioned
mayuse the resistance to control their climbing
speed --byslowing the step speed down. The Mag-
netic controlk nob is locatedat the bottom of the
display.
Youcan use resistance in two ways:
SLOWERSTEP: Turn knob clock wise
FASTERSTEP: Turnknob counter clock wise
By turning the controlk nob “clock wise” will slow
downthe stepping speed when only your body
weightis applied. However, by forcing the push and
pull motion will createa harder work out. Beginners
use the increasedresistance to slow the stepping
speed with out forcingthe step down. This will
producea comfortable, less intense workout.
VersaClimberuses ecient magnetic resistance system. This form of resistance is created by using eddy
currentswhich is created by magnetics passing over a metal ywheel. The disc passes through the magnetic
eld causing non-friction resistance.Since sur faces neverphysically touch one another, the result is quiet,
smooth, zeromaintenance form of adjustable resistance.
Youcan create “zero”resistance workout by turning
the knob all theway “counterclock wise” . However,
byeliminating the tension the speed by which you
climb is also increased:more steps in same amount of
time.Beginners should take shor t (4-6 inch) slow
pacedsteps in order to maintain an easy going climb
rate.Conversely, if a more intense work out is desired,
stepfaster with longer stride.
Resistance rangesfrom 0 - 10. By default it star ts
atLevel 1. Level 0 can be selected by turning the
resistnacek nob counterclock wise.At any time,
quickly return to Level1 by pushing the center
buttonof the resistance knob.
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NOTE:
DO NOTDISASSEMBLE
COMPONENTSWITH MAGNETS.
SprintMode
Noresistance. Maximum
turnoutspeed without
inertialloading.
MinimalResistance
Settings2-9
oersincreased
resistancelevels.
Level10 provides up
to500-lbs of
resistancefor
AbsoluteStrength
training.
11Preset Resistance Settings
Setting“10”
Setting “0”
Setting“1”
Thisis the
default
startingpoint.
PHYSICALSIZE
Height 7’10”
Footprint 43”x 46”
Weight 155lbs
FUNCTIONAL FEATURES
PedalStep Height 0-20”
Arm StrokeLength 0-20”
Climb Angle 75 Degrees
VerticalLif t Factor(% slope) 96.6 Percent
MAGNETICRESISTANCE
Magnetic ForceMax Upto 500 lbs
Number of Settings 11
USER ACCOMMODATIONS
Climber’sHeight 4’2” - 7’ 1”
Climber’sWeight 65lbs - 352 lbs.
MODULEDISP LAYFUNCTIONS
ExerciseTime 0 - 99.9 hours
ExerciseRate 0- 500 FT/min
ExerciseDistance 0 - 99,999 FT
StepHeight 0 - 20 inches
Race against opponent 35 - 200 FT/min
Heart Rate Display 30 - 235 (BPM)
Calorie Burn Rate 0-9,999
DisplayUnits Imperial/ Metrics
PowerSupply 110Volt AC
USING MAGNETIC RESISTANCE
Beginners and individuals who aredeconditioned
mayuse the resistance to control their climbing
speed --byslowing the step speed down. The Mag-
netic controlk nob is locatedat the bottom of the
display.
Youcan use resistance in two ways:
SLOWERSTEP: Turn knob clock wise
FASTERSTEP: Turnknob counter clock wise
By turning the controlk nob “clock wise” will slow
downthe stepping speed when only your body
weightis applied. However, by forcing the push and
pull motion will createa harder work out. Beginners
use the increasedresistance to slow the stepping
speed with out forcingthe step down. This will
producea comfortable, less intense workout.
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NOTE:
DO NOTDISASSEMBLE
COMPONENTSWITH MAGNETS.
ELECTRICAL
Two5.5 x 2.1 mm female barrel type electrical
powerconnectors are available on the back side
of the post. One just abovethe lower brace, the
other just belowthe top plastic cover.
Neverconnect t wopower supplies at the same
time.
Connector’scenter termial is +12 Volts, outer
terminal is 12Volt return.
Powerrequired is 1.1 Amps.
ACpower cord should match local receptacle
type (US, UK,China, Australia, Spain etc.)
Included powersupply output is rated at 12 volts
DC at5 amps. Input is 90-250 Volts AC, 50-60Hz.
It is suggested to disconnect powerfrom the wall
outlet when not in use.
(Right and Left)
UNPACKINGINSTRUCTIONS
Thefollowing items are packaged in wood shipping
crate.
EQUIPMENT:
(1)Vertical frame/post with module display.
(2) Footpedals (left / right)
(2) Hand grips,Quick Release
(1) Frontcurved tubing base with two stable leveling
pads with nuts.
(1) Back straighttubing base
(1) Brace,post to back base
(2) Curved padded side handrails (right / left)
(1) Powersupply transformer 110v AC Adapter with
cord.
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HARDWAREPACKAGE
Brace
Part# 182.00.008
PedalAssembly
Part# 101.04.000A
Quick Change StraightHandle
Part# 101.06.000
Side Handle Rails
Part# 182.00.005 (Right)
Part# 182.00.006 (Left)
FrontCurved Brace
Part# 182.03.002
SM-M PartIdentification
Back Base
Part# 182.03.001
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SMM
SMM
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1. After removingthe crate cover,
removethe wooden cross support
thatholds the main post down
with Philipshead screw driver.
2. Next, removethe (2) bolts at
the end of cratewith two 9/16
wrenches.
3. Usingt wopeople, carefully
removethe main VersaClimber
post fromshipping crate.
4. Placepost on block suppor t
Avoidlifting the machine by or
setting the machine on any
portion of the black plastic cover-
ing located at the top of post.
Use cross support to
keep top coveringfrom
resting on the grolund.
NOTE:
Werecommend replacing PEDAL SHAFT
every three years.
UNPACKING/ ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
PLASTICCOVERING
DONOT SET MACHINE ON
BACKCOVER.
4.
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9. Attachthe front cur vedtubular oor brace to the
post. Align4 holes cur ved bracewith 4 post base
holes.Using four (4) self tightening hex head bolts
3/8”x 5/8” long bolts, screw down until rmly tight.
10. Fromtop of plate , screw in (4) self tightening
3/8”x 5/8” basebolts.
SecurelyTIGHTEN all (4) base bolts.
11. Attach back tubular oor brace to post with (2)
hex head bolts 3/8” Lock nut.
DO NOT FULLYTIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
12. Usingt wopeople lif t and holdVersa
Climber in upright postion.
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13. Attachtubular brace between post and back
tubular curved oor base with (2) 3/8”x 33/4” bolts.
DO NOTFULLY TIGHTEN.
17. Attachfoot pedals with “L”shape bracket point-
ing up attachpedal with (2) 3/8” x 1 1/2” long hex
head bolts.
18. SecurelyTIGHTEN foot pedals.
NOTE:It is recommended to visually inspect foot
pedals and tightenbolts ever y (2) two months and
replacepedal shaft ever y three years.
16. Next,TIGHTEN the BOTTOM lock nut and the
back braceto complete the post assembly.
15.Thengo back and TIGHTEN FULLY the TOP lock
nut on the tubular brace.
14. After tubular braceis in place, go back and
FULLYTIGHTEN the two 3 3/4” long base bolts.
19. Attachside handrails with (3) three hex head
bolts 41/4” long and (3) three 3/8” lock nuts.
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20. Insert 3”long spacer and FULLY TIGHTEN ALL
threebolts and nuts.
21. Install“quick release”handgrips by depressing
pin with thumb and insert into top portion of unit.
22. Powersupply, plug the transformer into the
back of the post and wallsocket.
Included are 16 plastic Bolt / Nut cap covers.
These cap coverswill help reduce corrosion from
extra moisture caused by sweating.
x 16 Cap covers
Locatebolts and nuts. Firmly press caps on.
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PlasticBolt / Nut Cap Covers.
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MAINTENANCEINTRUCTIONS
Thereare rollers and slide bearings made from high
pressureapplication moly-disulde lled nylon on
each oscillatingbar. The roller bearings are held on
with 3/8”shafts and press-on grip rings. The slide
bearings areheld in place with t wo3/8” pins. The
slide bearings havelubrication points. This bearing
materialis expec ted tobe maintenance free for years.
Thebear ings arelightly lubricated at the factor y and
the wearlife and smooth operation of the machine
can be assuredby lubricating ever y two months or
sooner if required.Lubricate with any good quality
syntheticlubr icantwe recommend:
PlanetS afeLubricant |www. planetsafelubricant.com
First,wipe any excess oil, lint, dirt, etc. from all inter-
nal accessiblesur faces of the retangular tubing.
Movethe bars up and down to allow access to clean
the two footpedal slots and the two hand grip slots.
Usepaint thinner to remove any oil and lint residue.
Whenclean, wipe or spray on all 4 internal sur faces of
the retangulartubing.
DAILY:
Wipedown the main post, base and side rails with a
ragand non-solvent, non-ammonia cleaning solution.
WEEKLY:
Hand check quick-releasehandle bushings, which the
handles lock intoon both sides to make sure they are
tight.
MONTHLY:
Inspect and check the bottom chain tightness.
Forquestions regarding this adjustment procedure
please contact our service department. 800.237.2271
WARNINGNOTICE
IN ORDERTO MAINTAIN HIGHEST LEVEL OF
EQUIPMENT,A REGULAR EXAMINATION IS
REQUIRED FOR DAMAGEAND WEAR. THIS
REQUIRES AVISUAL INSPECTION OF CONNECTORS,
CABLES, CHAINS, SPROCKETS, FOOTPEDALS,
HANDLES ETC.ON A REGULAR BASIS.
NOTICE
REPLACEDEFEC TIVE COMPONENTSIMMEDIATELY
AND/OR KEEP EQUIPMENTOUT OF USE UNITL
REPAIRIS MADE.
WARNINGNOTICE
Inorder to maintain highest safety level
ofequipment, a regular examination is
requiredfor damage and wear. This requires
avisual inspection of connec tors,cables,
chains,sprockets, pedals, handles etc.
ona regular basis.
NOTE:
TOMAINTAIN TRAUMA FREE MOTION, IT IS MANDATORYTHATYOU DO NOT, UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES“BOTTOM OUT” ATTHE END OF EACH STROKE. ALSO, DO NOT
HITTHE STEP HEIGHT LIMITERS WHEN THEY ARE IN USE.
CONTRA LATERALMOVEMENT PATTERN or “RUNNING MOTION”
The SM-MVersaClimber comes with contra lateral movement pattern. This benecial “running
motion”or “primal movement”provides a unique alternative to the standard “climbpattern”.
A running motion is produced as the arm and leg approacheach other on one side of body while the
opposite arm and leg seperate on the other side.
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SPAREPARTS LIST
In the eventthat a replacement part is ordered from the factor y,please refer to the following spare parts list for the
correct part description and part number.This information will expedite your shipment when calling our Service
Department.
ELECTRONICS
SM Module .....................................................................................................................................................................................015-06-00 MR
TachAssembly, V765 (Bracket, PCB Assy, Cable) ...................................................................................................................015-12-000
EncoderDisc ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 013-01-004
Rotory Encoder .................................................................................................................................................................................185-22-000
Key Pad...........................................................................................................................................................................................015-05-002AB
TachCable............................................................................................................................................................................................015-15-000
PowerSupply ................................................................................................................................................................................................60155
MOVING PARTS
FootPedal Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................101-04-000A
FootPedal Straps ........................................................................................................................................................................008-04-000AB
FootPedal Connector, (Aluminum Triangle)........................................................................................................................008-00-007A
Quick Change Handle (1) ..............................................................................................................................................................101-06-000
Quick Change Running Handle (1) ............................................................................................................................................101-03-000
Handle Grip Only ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30009
TopChain ........................................................................................................................................................................................038-00-000M
Bottom Chain ....................................................................................................................................................................................037-00-000
Bar Assy,Top ......................................................................................................................................................................................185-09-000
Bar Assy,Bottom ..............................................................................................................................................................................148-02-000
Slides ....................................................................................................................................................................................................003-00-009
Rollers ...................................................................................................................................................................................................003-00-005
Bottom Sprocket/ Tension Assy ................................................................................................................................................ 185-10-000
Arm Extender Bar Assembly .........................................................................................................................................................182-02-000
Bushing,Handle ................................................................................................................................................................................101-00-010
MAGNETIC RESISTANCE
Magnetic Assembly.........................................................................................................................................................................185-01-000
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