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CHApter 2: IMportANt SAfety INStrUCtIoNS
If the battery must be recharged, use the optional power adapter
charging unit. The charger should be connected to the Stepper
for a minimum of eight hours to ensure a thorough charge. After a
completion of charge, the battery light turns from red into green (see
illustration). If LOW BATTERY still appears on the display with a
fully charged battery, the battery could be extinct. Please check with
an authorized service technician for replacing the battery.
CAUtIoN
The battery stored inside the unit contains materials hazardous to the
environment. Proper disposal of the battery is required by law.
groUNDINg INStrUCtIoNS:
The Matrix Stepper must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The Stepper is equipped
with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. If the user does not follow these grounding
instructions, the user could void the Matrix limited warranty.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician if the user is in doubt as to whether the product
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
product if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by an
electrician.
2.1 before gettINg StArteD
The Matrix S3x-01 Stepper is intended for commercial use. To
ensure your safety and protect the equipment, read all instructions
before operating the stepper.
CHooSINg A SIte
The site should be well lit and well ventilated. Locate the Matrix
S3x-01 Stepper on a structurally solid and flat surface. The Stepper
should have a clearance of 20" on the back side from the wall or
other equipment. This zone is to allow easy access to the Stepper
and gives the user an easy exit path from the machine. If the site
has a heavy plush carpet, to protect the carpeting and machinery,
you should place a rigid plastic base under the unit.
Please do not place the Matrix S3x-01 Stepper in an area of high
humidity, such as the vicinity of a steam room, indoor pool, or sauna.
Exposure to intensive water vapor or chlorine could adversely affect
the electronics, as well as other parts of the machine.
eleCtrICAl reQUIreMeNtS
The Matrix S3x-01 Stepper is designed to be self contained
and does not require a power supply to operate. However, the
stepper can be AC powered with an optional power cord. This
will power the console at all times and requires no minimum RPM
for operation. These units can be daisy chained together using
a Matrix daisy chain cord adapter, up to 4 units per dedicated 15
amp circuit. The unit does have an internal battery to initialize
and display the workout readout or information while stepping to a
stop. The unit's battery is recharged every time you exercise for a
reasonable period of time.
The S3x-01 Stepper saves its battery charge by moving into a
shutdown mode whenever STEP FASTER appears on the display.
If the user does not maintain a step rate above 35 steps per
minute, then a 30 second shutdown process begins. When the
battery voltage is low, LOW BATTERY appears on the display if the
unit is moving into the shutdown mode. The following situation is
the time to recharge the battery:
* If no one has used the unit for an extended period of time, the
battery may need recharging.
* The unit continues to function with a low battery, however, user
and program information is lost once the user stops.