Life Fitness Pro Series manual

M051-00416-A000 March 2001 PRO SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

1- 1 1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment. It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to it[...]

1. Safety and Warranty Information 1- 2 SPECIFIC OPERATING WARNINGS 1. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear. 2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbid- den. 3. Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Alwa[...]

1. Safety and Warranty Information 1- 3 14. UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, ASK FOR CLARIFICATION FROM LIFE FITNESS PERSONNEL. WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (“Product”.) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workma[...]

1. Safety and Warranty Information 1- 4 EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authoriz[...]

2- 1 2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Frame Construction • Frame is constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities. • Frame is primarily 2" square tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Different tubing sizes and wall thickness shall be used as required through engineering stress analysis. • Frames are fully[...]

2. General Specifications 2- 2 6. Top Weight Bushings • The top we ight bushings shall float within the top weight utilizing rubber o-rings to assure ideal alignment with the guide rods. • The bushings are self-lubricating in order that the guide rods will not require lubrication. 7. Weight Stack Guide Rods • Guide rod s are 3/4” cold-drawn[...]

2. General Specifications 2- 3 16. Counter Balanced Input Arm s • Input arms on equipment are counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the assembly from the weight selected by the user. 17. Radial Bearings • Radial bearings are pillow block bearing with basic radial load rating of over 2000 p ounds. Pillow block bearings al[...]

2. General Specifications 2- 4 23. Hand grips • Hand grips are an extruded 60 durometer thermorubber compound that is non-absorbing, wear and tear resistant, and exhibits good dry and wet frictional characteristics. • The grips shall be retained to the machine through the use of aluminum collars thereby eliminating the tendency of the grip to s[...]

3- 1 3. PRO SERIES MACHINES[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 2 UPPER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the upper body are: 1. Chest Press (SU05) 2. Incline Chest Press (SU10) 3. Pectoral Fly (SU15) 4. Shoulder Press (SU25) 5. Lateral Raise (SU31) 6. Rear Deltoid/ Pectoral Fly (SU35) 7. Lat Pulldown (SU45) 8. Low Row (SU50) 9. Seated Row (SU55) 10[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 3 CHEST PRESS (SU05) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand grips sh[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 4 INCLINE CHEST PRESS (SU10) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 5 PECTORAL FLY (SU15) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the handles above the pads. Arms should be resting on the pads. Adjust the arm pads by using [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 6 SHOULDER PRESS (SU25) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the anterior deltoid. Secondarily the medial deltoid and the tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the handles are level with the top of your shoulders. Select the desired weight. Choose a hand grip that’s comfortable. Sit bac[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 7 Deltoid Lateral Raise (SU31) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the medial deltoid. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and the poste rior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the red dots line up with your shoulder joints. Select the desired weight. Loosely grip the handles. Sit sligh[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 8 REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- PEC FLY EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: The pectoralis and anterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the vertical handles. Elbows should be slightly below the shoulders. Feet should be on the floor. Adjust the arm positions by us[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 9 REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- REAR DELTOID EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: Trapezius, rear deltoid, rhomboids. Setup: Use pull knob to position handles into hole number 1 (handles back toward weight stack). Raise or lower the seat so that your feet are on the floor when your hands grip the horizontal ha[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 10 LAT PULLDOWN- (SU45) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi. Secondarily the bicep. Setup: Use the pull knob to adjust the roller pads up or down so that legs will be firmly anchored under the pads. Select desired weight. Stand and grip the bar with palms facing away from you and[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 11 LOW ROW (SU50) Starting and Ending Positions Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily trapezius, posterior deltoid, bicep, teres minor, teres major. Setup: Select desired weight. With feet resting on the foot plates, sit far enough back on the bench so that your back muscles stretch some t[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 12 SEATED ROW (SU55) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily trapezius, posterior deltoid, bicep, teres minor, teres major. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the top of the chest pad lines up with the middle of the chest.[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 13 PULLOVER (SU60) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Pectoralis, latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid, teres minor, teres major, tricep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the pivot point aligns with the shoulders. Select desired weight. Put arms onto pads and hands on [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 14 SEATED DIP (SU66) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the tricep. Secondarily the anterior deltoid. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows are bent at 90 degree angles when gripping the handles. Select desired weight. Rotate the handles inward or outw[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 15 ARM EXTENSION (SU70) Starting and Ending Position Muscle exercised: Tricep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows line up with the red pivot point. Select desired weight. Rest feet under bar. Keep back straight and head up. Performing the exercise: Rotate the handle back and g[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 16 ARM CURL (SU75) Starting Position Ending Position Muscle exercised: Bicep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows line up with the red pivot point. Select desired weight. Rest feet on floor. Keep back straight and head up. Performing the exercise: Grip the bar handles with palm[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 17 DIP & CHIN ASSIST (SU86) Dip Assist Chin Assist Dip Assist Chin Assist Dip Assist Muscle exercised: Tricep. Chin Assist Muscle exercised: Bicep. Setup: For the Dip Assist, rotate the lower bar handles inward or outward. Lift the pad up and lock it into place if assist is desired. Select desired weight. (Note: weight[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 18 LOWER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the lower body are: 1. Horizontal Leg Press (SL05) 2. Seated Leg Press (SL10) 3. Leg Extension (SL20) 4. Leg Extension with range limiter (SL25) 5. Leg Curl (SL30) 6. Leg Curl with range limiter (SL35) 7. Seated Leg Curl (SL40) 8. Seated Leg Cu[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 19 HORIZONTAL LEG PRESS (SL05) Starting and Ending Positions Muscle exercised: Primarily the quadriceps. Secondarily the gluteus and hamstrings. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight. Performing the exercise: Place your fe[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 20 SEATED LEG PRESS (SL10) Starting and Ending Positions Muscle exercised: Primarily the quadriceps. Secondarily the gluteus and hamstrings. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight. Performing the exercise: Place your feet o[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 21 LEG EXTENSION (SL20) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Quadriceps. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight. Performing the exercise: Place your feet on the plate and grip the handles. Keep your knees lined up [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 22 LEG CURL (SL30) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Hamstrings. Setup: Select desired weight. Lie face down with back of ankles under pad. Knees should be off of the end of the bench so they line up with the pivot point of the machine. Performing the exercise: Grip the handles. Keeping your hips on the bench, [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 23 SEATED LEG CURL (SL40) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Hamstrings. Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down on seat and adjust the back pad by pulling the knob under the left side of the seat. The seat should be adjusted so that the knee lines up with the pivot point (the red dot). Adjust the ankle pad so it[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 24 MULTI-HIP (SL50) Exercises Muscle exercised: The multi hip machine can be used in four different ways as shown in the fig ure above. The exercises use the hip adductors, hip abductors, gluteus. Setup: Select desired weight. Adjust the foot plate so that the pivot point aligns with the hip. Adjust the roller pad so that [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 25 HIP ADDUCTOR (SL55) Start Position Muscle exercised: Hip adductors Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Use the lever to select a desired starting point with the knees apart. Performing the exercise: Hold the handles and slowly move the pads in, pushing with the kne[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 26 HIP ABDUCTOR (SL60) Start Position Muscle exercised: Hip abductors Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Use the lever to select a desired starting point with the knees together. Performing the exercise: Hold the handles and slowly move the pads out, pushing with the[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 27 STANDING CALF (SL65) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Soleus, gastrocnemius Setup: Select desired weight. While standing on the floor, adjust the pads to your shoulder height by using the pull knob. Performing the exercise: Step onto the platform with balls of the feet. Heels should be hanging off of the ba[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 28 GLUTE (SL75) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Gluteus Setup: Select desired weight. Use the pull knob to adjust the knee pad so that it’s at the back of the knee. Adjust the hip pad to support the torso. Performing the exercise: Lie down and hold the handles. With roller pad over back of leg, extend leg u[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 29 TORSO EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the torso are: 1. Abdominal (ST05) 2. Low Back Extension (ST20) 3. Low Back Extension with Range Limiter (ST25)[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 30 Abdominal (ST05) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Abdominals Setup: Select desired weight. Use the pull knob to adjust the chest pad to the desired start posi tion. With a straight back, the pad should rest on the mid chest. Adjust the foot plate so the knees are bent 90 degrees. Performing the exercise: Ho[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 31 LOW BACK EXTENSION (ST25) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Erector spinae, gluteus Setup: Select desired weight. Adjust the foot plate so that with the knees bent, you are sitting at the back edge of the cushion. Position the back pad to align with shoulder blades. Performing the exercise: Sit and align you[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 32 MULTI USE EXERCISE MACHINES Multiuse Life Fitness Pro Series machines are: 1. Smith Machine (PL06) 2. Multi Adjustable Bench (FB31) 3. Multi Jungle (SM10, SM11, SM20, SM21, SM22, SM30, SM40, SM41, SM42, SM50, SM51, SM60, SM61, SM62, SM63, SM80, SM81, SM82, SM83)[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 33 SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Upper body exercises General information: Many exercises can be performed on the Smith machine. The Smith machine uses free weights as opposed to a weight stack. Some of the primary exercises that can be performed on the machine are discussed below. Upper body chest and arm exercises: • Shoulder [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 34 SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Back exercises Back exercises: • Shrugs: Traps • Bent over rows: Lats • Dead lifts: Erector spinae Performing the exercises: Shrugs: Without weights on the bar, hook the bar to a starting position where your arms will be nearly fully extended down around the thighs. Add desired weights to eac[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 35 SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Leg exercises Leg exercises: • Squats: Quads • Lunges: Quads, glutes, hamstrings Performing the exercises: Squats: Without weights on the bar, hook the bar to a starting position about an inch below the top of your shoulders. Add desired weights to each side of the bar horns. In the standing po[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 36 MULTIJUNGLES (SM11, SM20, SM21, SM22, SM30, SM40, SM41, SM42, SM50, SM51, SM60, SM61, SM62, SM63, SM80, SM81, SM82, SM83) General information: A multijungle is the most versatile piece of exercise equipment other than free weights. A vast array of upper, lower and torso exercises can be performed on a multijungle. Some [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 37 Lower body exercises: Adductors, Abductors- cable adductors & abductors Glutes- cable leg curls Soleus, Gastrocnemius- calf raises (with belt)[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 38 DUAL ADJUSTABLE PULLEY (SM22) General information: The Dual Adjustable Pulley has two adjustable pulleys positioned 53” (134 cm) apart to accommodate an infinite number of exercises. By adjusting a lever, each weight stack can be configured to allow either one quarter or one half resistance. The space between pulleys [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 39 MULTI ADJUSTABLE BENCH (FB31) General information: The Life Fitness Multi-Adjustable Bench adjusts the back and seat simul- taneously with a single pull pin. The seat pad automatically adjusts to an appropriate angle rela- tive to the back pad. Rollers and the convenient lift-handle allow for easy movement.[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 40 Chest Press (SU05) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 556 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 53 x 53 x 68 252 kg. 119 kg. cm= 135 x 135 x 173 • Foot assist lever moves independently from input arm. • Foot assist lever requires only 80 percent of selected weight thus minimizing the force required to move user arm to [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 41 Shoulder Press (SU25) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 508 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 50 x 71 x 65 231 kg. 95 kg. cm= 127 x 180 x 165 • Traditional and neutral hand grip positions. • Counter-balanced arm for low start weight. • Full range of motion obtained for all body types through adjustable seat heig[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 42 Lat Pulldown (SU45) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 560 lbs. 300 lbs. in.= 26 x 63 x 93 254 kg. 140 kg. cm= 66 x 160 x 236 • Adjustable knee pads for maximum stability. • A minimum 300 lb. weight stack. • Safety rated carabiner provides reliable and safe performance. • U.S. built pulldown bar.[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 43 Seated Dip (SU66) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 540 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 42 x 52 x 66 245 kg. 119 kg. cm= 107 x 132 x 168 • Seat height adjusts to control range of motion. • Adjustable, two-position swivel hand grips. • Seatbelt provides stability throughout exercise. • Counterbalanced system [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 44 Dip & Chin Assist (SU86) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 480 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 47 x 52 x 88 218 kg. 95 kg. cm= 119 x 132 x 224 • Adjustable, two-position swivel hand grips for dip exercise. • Multiple hand grips on pull-up bar. • Knee assist pad folds down and away for unassisted training. [...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 45 Leg Extension (SL20) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 515 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 38 x 41 x 69 234 kg. 119 kg. cm= 97 x 104 x 175 • Spring loaded seat back adjusts from seated position. • Adjustable lower leg pad for varied leg lengths. • Three degree angle in tibia pad provides balanced resistance. ?[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 46 Seated Leg Curl (SL40) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 570 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 36 x 57 x 69 259 kg. 119 kg. cm= 91 x 145 x 175 • Spring loaded seat back adjusts from seated position. • Adjustable lower leg pad for varied leg lengths. • Three degree angle in tibia pad provides balanced resistance.[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 47 Hip Abductor (SL60) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 453 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 24 x 63 x 57 206 kg. 95 kg. cm= 61 x 160 x 145 • Upright seat position for ease of entry and exit. • User-accessible weight stack positioned to act as privacy shield. • Leg support with knee pad and dual footpegs eliminat[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 48 Abdominal (ST05) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 400 lbs. 140 lbs. in.= 46 x 37 x 65 181 kg. 70 kg. cm= 117 x 94 x 165 • Dual angled chest pads with a rounded configuration and hand grips provide comfort and upper torso stability. • Starting range limiter provides ease of entry and exit, as well a[...]

3. Pro Series Machines 3- 49 Rear Deltoid/Pectoral Fly (SU35) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: 484 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 36 x 46 x 82 220 kg. 119 kg. cm= 91 x 117 x 208 • Axis of rotation parallel to seat back, maintaining correct axis of rotation relationship. • Horizontal and vertical handles. • Start position adjusts in 10 d[...]

4- 1 4. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTION DAILY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI-ANNUALLY YEARLY AS NEEDED CLEAN Upholstery X Guide Rods X Linear Rods X Shields X Hand Grips X INSPECT Cables X Hardware X Frame X Hand Grips X LUBRICATE Linear Bearing X Guide Rods X Range Limiter X[...]

4. Maintenance Procedures 4- 2 ONCE A DAY • Wipe down upholstery with a mild soap and water or comparable all purpose cleaner. • Visually inspect all cables for wear at and around connections and along entire length of cable. Always replace at first sign of wear. ONCE A WEEK • Visually inspect all hardware for loosening, tampering or wear. ?[...]

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