Operating Warnings

• Life Fitness does not warrant nor guarantee that component parts used in the manufacture of products offered under the Life Fitness brand are latex-free. Users of these products must take all necessary precautions to prevent accidental contact that could lead to an adverse latex reaction.
• It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the proper operating procedures of all equipment.
• This equipment is not intended for use by children. Keep children under the age of 14 away from the machine.
• Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while using equipment. It is also recommended to have users secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.
• All bystanders must stay clear of all users, moving parts and attached accessories and components while machine is in operation.

Access Control

• Life Fitness recommends that all commercial fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended that the equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner.

Installation

• Life Fitness requires that all equipment be secured to a solid, level surface to stabilize it and eliminate rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor. See Bolt to Floor Guide for installation procedure.
• Life Fitness requires that all Athletic Racks be secured to the floor when used with body weight strap training devices to stabilize and eliminate rocking or tripping over. If necessary, please contact Customer Support Services for any questions.

Proper Usage

• Do not use any equipment in any way other than as designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that Life Fitness equipment is used properly to avoid injury.
• Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or experience pain, STOP EXERCISING and consult your physician.
• Keep body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.), clothing and jewelry away from moving parts to avoid injury.

Inspection

• Before use, examine all accessories approved for use with the Life Fitness equipment for damage or wear.
• DO NOT attempt to use or repair any accessory approved for use with the equipment which appears to be damaged or worn.
• DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and/or has worn or broken parts. For all Life Fitness equipment, use only replacement parts supplied by Life Fitness .
• Maintain labels, name plates and instructional placards. Do not remove labels or instructional placards for any reason. They contain important information. Contact Customer Support to replace any worn, damaged, or unreadable labels or instructional placards and to ensure that you are always using the latest version of labels and instructional placards.
• Equipment Maintenance - Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well as to keep your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.
• Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so. Life Fitness will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the field if proper arrangements are made.

Plate Loaded, Free Weight, and Body Weight Systems

• If the unit is equipped with weight rods, use only Olympic style weight plates (2.0” bore) for training weight. Do not use dumbbells or any means other than those stated to increase weight resistance - See machine specific section for more information.
• Always utilize weight plate retention devices such as straps, clamps or pins.
• Only add weight plates up to the load limits of the unit. Make sure all weight plates are completely placed on the weight rod.
• Never exceed the load rating for any plate loaded station, body weight station, bench or other free weight device; including specific weight rod and band peg limits. See machine specifications for load limit information.
• Contact a Life Fitness representative with any questions regarding proper weights and loading.

Selectorized

• Use only weight selector pins supplied by seller on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.
• Fully insert weight selector pins. Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly.
• Never pin the weight stack in an elevated position.
• Never remove selector pin if any weights are suspended.
• Never attempt to release jammed weights or parts.
• Never use dumbbells, weight plates or any means, beyond the product itself, to incrementally increase the weight resistance.

Warnings and Cautions

• Warning labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if the precautions are not observed.
• Caution labels indicate a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or damage to machine if the precautions are not observed.
• Contact Customer Support Services to replace any worn, damaged, or unreadable labels and to ensure that you are always using the latest version of labels.

Intended Use

The intended commercial use of this machine is to aid exercise and improve general physical fitness. Multiple exercises can be performed using this product. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure exercisers understand general use and only perform recommended exercises that do not compromise the stability of the product or put the user as risk.

Prior to Exercise

Prior to starting a training program, get a complete physical exam to make sure your physician agrees that you are ready. Always warm-up your muscles before a workout. A cardio warm-up followed by stretching is typically recommended.

Start Your Program Conservatively

Choose weights you can easily lift in the first several weeks. Typically, a full range of motion is recommended, but consult a qualified professional if you have questions about whether a full range of motion is appropriate for you due to existing limitations, injury or discomfort. Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training.

A “repetition” (rep) is defined as one complete movement through an exercise, returning to the start position. A “set” is a continuous series of reps, usually between 6-15. During your workout the number of reps you perform in a set depends on your goal. To build muscle and strength, often fewer reps (6 - 8) with heavier weight is recommended in each set. To build endurance, more reps (12-15) with lighter weight is typically recommended.

At the end of your workout, cool down in a similar way to your warm-up.

Clean

• Frame with a mild soap and water.
• Upholstery with an approved or compatible cleaner.

Wax

• Frames with a standard, non-abrasive, wax finish.

Inspect

• Hardware. Check for loosening. Tighten as required.
• Frames. Inspect for wear and damage.
• For paint chips. Fill in immediately with manufacturers touch-up paint.
• Straps for Power Rack Flexible Bar Catches to be inspected for cuts, frays, or other damage. Any strap showing sign of damage should be replaced immediately.

Once a Week

• Visually inspect all hardware for loosening, tampering or wear.
• Inspect all accessories, connecting links, and carabiner clips for wear.

Once a Month

• Inspect hardware on all machines and tighten any bolts or nuts that may have loosened over the life of the product.

Notes

• Use polishing compound (such as car wax) and remove shoe scuffs from powder coated surfaces as necessary.

Approved and Compatible Cleaners

Two preferred cleaners have been approved by reliability experts: PureGreen 24 and Gym Wipes. Both cleaners will safely and effectively remove dirt, grime and sweat from equipment. PureGreen 24 and the Antibacterial Force formula of Gym Wipes are both disinfectants that are effective against MRSA and H1N1.

PureGreen 24 is available in a spray which is convenient to use. Apply the spray to a microfiber cloth and wipe down the equipment. Use PureGreen 24 on the equipment for at least 2 minutes for general disinfection purposes and at least 10 minutes for fungus and viral control.

Gym Wipes are large, durable pre-moistened wipes to use on the equipment before and after workouts. Use Gym Wipes on the equipment for at least 2 minutes for general disinfection purposes.

Contact Customer Support Services to order these cleaners (1-800-351-3737 or email: customersupport@lifefitness.com).

Mild soap and water or a mild non-abrasive household cleaner can also be used to clean the display and all exterior surfaces. Use a soft microfiber cloth only. Apply the cleaner to the microfiber cloth before cleaning. DO NOT use ammonia or acid based cleaners. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT use paper towels. DO NOT apply cleaners directly to the equipment surfaces.

Removal of Paint, Marking Pens, or Labels

• Butyl cellosolve works well for removal of paints, marking pen inks, lipstick, etc.
• Labels, stickers, etc. may be removed using kerosene. When the solvent will not penetrate sticker material, apply heat (hair dryer) to soften the adhesive and promote removal. GASOLINE SHOULD NOT BE USED.

FRACTURES:

Casing can crack or fracture under strains during use. Any crack in the casing merits cable replacement even if no wire rope is exposed.
Be especially observant for fractures near the components on the cable assembly - IE. Nylon Ball, Nico Loop, Threaded Plug, etc.

TWISTING/BINDING:

Inspect casing to ensure wire rope is not twisting within its casing. Any sign of the cable twisting should be replaced immediately.

BULGING:

Internal wire rope strands can break within and coil causing a bulge to appear. Cable should retain same outside diameter throughout.

FRAYED/EXPOSED WIRE ROPE:

Any exposed wire rope protruding through the casing or at either end.

FLATTENED:

Section of cable is compressed and will not retain its shape (outside diameter).

PERMANENTLY BENT:

Cable has ‘kink’ and prohibits cable from laying straight. Wire rope may be unraveling beneath casing and is compromised warranting replacement.

ENDS SEPARATING:

Watch for component end of cable to pull away from cable assembly - look for exposed wire rope.

All Anchors

• Fasteners must have minimum embedment in concrete floor, not including screed, regardless of wood/tile/rubber over sub-floor. (See Anchor Types for maximum sub-floor thickness between unit and concrete to equipment foot must be made of flooring or other material (i.e. no air gaps)).
• DO NOT reuse fasteners. Static and Dynamic anchors are designed for one-time use only.
• Factor in equipment’s feet height when selecting fastener length.
• Factor in flooring thickness when selecting fastener length.
• It is also recommended to drill an additional 1/2” (12.7 mm) of depth beyond the length of the fastener being used to ensure that debris does not block the entry of the anchor.
• Minimum concrete compressive strength: 3000 psi (20 N/mm2).

Anchoring

• All anchors must have a minimum embedment into concrete, regardless of wood/tile/rubber/screed over sub-floor.
• Dynamic anchors must have a minimum embedment depth in concrete to ensure maximum security and pull out force. See Anchor Types for embedment depth minimums.

Building Codes

It is the facility’s responsibility to adhere to local and regional building codes. Please verify with the customer to ensure that they are aware of this.

Carpeting

If bolted down to carpet flooring, be sure to use a box cutter knife to cut the carpet threads around each foot. This will help avoid the carpet threads from being wrapped around and pulled by the drill bit.

Competitor Product

The bolt down guidelines and procedures for Life Fitness products were determined by the company’s Engineering and Installation Development groups. These guidelines include which anchors to use and positioning of the anchors are required for Life Fitness product.

• Life Fitness does not have that level of specification or engineering input for competitive product.
• Life Fitness installation teams are not permitted to anchor competitor equipment.

Drilling

It is also recommended to drill an additional 1/2” (12.7 mm) of depth beyond the length of the fastener being used to ensure that debris does not block the entry of the anchor.

• This can be done by marking your drill bit with a piece of tape.
• While it is recommended that a vacuum be used to clean up debris, this will not account for all the debris that will settle at the bottom of the drilled hole.