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StairMaster is a Rutledge Capital Company

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Summary of Contents for 4000 PT series

Page 1: ...STAIRMASTER 4000 PT OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...d or other countries All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies StairMaster is a Rutledge Capital Company P N 22868 A Printed in the United States 2001 StairMaster Health Fitnes...

Page 3: ...artment to receive a Return Material Authorization RMA prior to shipment StairMaster Health Fitness Products Inc will incur all freight charges for warranty parts ordered for a machine that is less th...

Page 4: ...res An Appendix at the end of the manual provides additional information for the owner Throughout this manual console keypad keystrokes are enclosed in The names of the keys and special console operat...

Page 5: ...RY HEART RATE 11 Using the Transmitter Belt 11 Maintaining the Transmitter Belt 12 4000 PT CONSOLE 13 Display Window 13 Numeric Keypad 14 Entertainment Keypad 14 Intensity Level Keys 14 Stop Key 14 Wo...

Page 6: ...ion Code 29 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 30 Helpful Hints 30 Tool List 30 Maintenance Records 30 Initial Service 31 Preventive Maintenance 31 Cleaning 31 Inspecting 31 Lubrication 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 Ge...

Page 7: ...rm 50 Pedal Arm Return Spring 51 Spring Pulley 51 Step Chain 52 Step Chain Retainer 53 Transmission 53 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 54 FCC COMPLIANCE 55 APPENDICES Canadian Doc Class B Compliance 55 Importa...

Page 8: ...ole 18 Figure 4 StairMaster Fitness Protocol 28 Figure 5 Grounding System 54 Figure 6 Final Assembly Left Side 57 Figure 7 Final Assembly Right Side 58 Figure 8 Belt Tension 59 Figure 9 Drive Hub Asse...

Page 9: ...or loss of life READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the external power supply from the AC wall outlet before cleaning maintaining or rep...

Page 10: ...he machine 9 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used 10 Always wear insulated gloves when handling batteries 11 Do not crush incinerate or dismantle the battery The electrolyte cont...

Page 11: ...l specifications of the machine are listed in Table 1 Table 1 Dimensions and Specifications for the StairMaster 4000 PT Exercise System Physical Dimensions Length 41 inches 104 cm Width 32 inches 81 c...

Page 12: ...r the details 1 Remove all shipping material from your machine including the box that is strapped to the pedals 2 The rubber end caps one on each leg of the machine see Figure 1 are designed to compen...

Page 13: ...ng power supply from StairMaster Health Fitness Products Inc before proceeding any further 7 Connect the AC power cord to the AC wall outlet Refer to the Grounding Instructions section if the AC wall...

Page 14: ...viduals should be particu larly cautious when using the machine for the first time Even though such individuals may not have histories of serious physical problems they may perceive the exercise to be...

Page 15: ...etric units Correct entry errors by pressing CLEAR before you press ENTER 5 The console will prompt you to enter your intensity level Enter your desired intensity level Correct entry errors by pressin...

Page 16: ...l Down 12 When you are finished with your workout the machine will slow down and the message GOAL ATTAINED will be displayed You can cool down on the machine by continuing to step The console timer wi...

Page 17: ...ocked Non locked Option When the not locked option is selected the heart rate source signal is not fixed during the exercise if the signal is lost either input will be valid If the locked option is se...

Page 18: ...he Constant Heart Rate and Fitness Test programs due to the design of the program that necessitates a valid heart rate signal at all times during the program CHECK HR BELT The heart rate signal has be...

Page 19: ...hes the grooved rectangles on the reverse side of the belt Secure the transmitter belt as high under the pectoral muscles chest as is comfortable The transmit ter belt should fit snugly and comfortabl...

Page 20: ...nsure that the heart rate receiver is connected to the console and that the connection is not loose If possible swap the heart rate receiver with one from another machine Figure 2 Transmitter Belt Mai...

Page 21: ...me amount of calories burned is continually updated and displayed in the upper right section of the display window Interval Timer The interval timer is displayed below the Time The interval timer coun...

Page 22: ...rough the Communication Specification for Fitness Equipment C S A F E port to a connected C S A F E or compatible system If a system is not connected pressing these keys will have no effect Volume Up...

Page 23: ...and 48 floors per mile Level Shows the current intensity level between 1 the easiest and 20 the hardest Watts Displays the exercise intensity in watts 746 watts 1 horsepower METs Gives you the relativ...

Page 24: ...am only 40 years Once you have selected a program the prompts are ENTER BODY WEIGHT type in your body weight in pounds or kilograms if your console is set to metric units ENTER LEVEL 1 20 select your...

Page 25: ...relative intensity level is indicated on the profile and any changes in the intensity level will not change the look of the remaining profile The Speed Intervals Program The Speed Intervals program is...

Page 26: ...e which is calcu lated by the following equation 220 Age x 70 Choose a different target heart rate between 80 and 180 beats per minute at any time during the workout by using the numeric keypad to ent...

Page 27: ...isted assumptions For example exercising at a given workload for only a few minutes can involve an insufficient amount of time for many individuals to achieve a true steady state To ensure that a stea...

Page 28: ...al heart rate is higher than that person s true maximal heart rate then his her estimated VO2 max will be an overestimation of the correct or actual value The final assumption addresses the issue of m...

Page 29: ...qualify a participant from taking part in an exercise test until appropriate medical clearance was obtained PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE PAR Q 1 Has your doctor ever said you have a heart...

Page 30: ...end of the 2nd and 3rd minute are not within 5 beats min of each other then that work rate is maintained for an additional minute At the end of the 4th minute the heart rate is compared to the heart...

Page 31: ...evel 7 METs Second Work Level 6 METs Second Work Level 5 METs Third Work Level 9 METs Fourth Work Level 11 METs Third Work Level 8 METs Fourth Work Level 10 METs FIT TEST PROTOCOL StairMaster CV Produ...

Page 32: ...andidate s Physical Ability Test CPAT approved by the International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF and reviewed by the U S Justice Depart ment requires each candidate to step on the Stepmill at a p...

Page 33: ...time by pressing STOP NYCFD Stair Climb Test Fit Test 3 The first phase is a warm up interval at an intensity of 56 steps min and lasts 60 seconds followed by a 60 second rest period no stepping At t...

Page 34: ...ns Once in this mode pressing LEVEL backs up through the selections pressing ENTER then selects that item If another test level is available at this point the SELECT ENTER process is repeated Pressing...

Page 35: ...will then display the current language Press the SELECT key to scroll through the other options Press ENTER to change the option 5 Adjust the contrast on the LCD screen by pressing LEVEL 3 5 The cons...

Page 36: ...LEVEL 4 0 The console will display RUN HOURS XXXXX 2 Display the number of workouts by pressing LEVEL 4 1 The console will display WORKOUTS XXXX 3 Display the total distance covered up to date by pres...

Page 37: ...time between last servicing After each maintenance period reset the counter 7 1 Reset Service 1 Reset the maintenance hour counter by pressing LEVEL 7 1 The console will dusplay RESET SERVICE Press EN...

Page 38: ...r tool allen wrench set sizes 5 64 1 4 external snap ring pliers shop goggles or other eye protection torque wrench socket set or nut driver set sizes 1 4 3 4 in 1 16 increments MAINTENANCE RECORDS Fo...

Page 39: ...chine usage Refer to the Parts Removal and Replacement section for all disassembly and assembly instructions Cleaning 1 DO NOT USE GLASS CLEANERS OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ON THE CONSOLE Clean t...

Page 40: ...ean and lubricate them Use a mild degreaser and a stiff brush to remove dirt and corrosion from the chains 4 Unhook the pedal arm return springs from the spring hanger every week To protect them from...

Page 41: ...pulleys every three months Clean the spring pulley shafts with a dry cloth Protect the shafts from corrosion with a thin coat of multi purpose grease before reassembling 8 Remove the pedals every thr...

Page 42: ...y r e v E r o s h t n o m 0 0 9 r e t f a s r u o h y r d n a e l C g a r i t l u M e s o p r u p e s a e r g g n i r p S y e l l u P s t f a h S d n a n a e l C e t a c i r b u l 3 y r e v E r o s h...

Page 43: ...r the power supply will void the warranty 1 Use a voltmeter set on VAC to verify that the AC wall outlet has 100 to 120 VAC or 220 to 240 VAC if applicable If you do not have a voltmeter plug in an al...

Page 44: ...ove the console knobs from the back of the console lift the console up and disconnect the 20 pin main cable from the console 9 Test for 12 to 19 VDC in pins 1 and 10 in the main cable connector Replac...

Page 45: ...your voltmeter to the Ohms setting 14 Place one lead from the voltmeter on each end of the diode and then reverse the leads A diode that is good will show a high reading in one direction and a low re...

Page 46: ...1 Test keyboard 6 2 Test serial port 6 3 Test alternator 6 4 N A 6 5 N A 6 6 Test Tach 6 7 6 9 N A Display Test During the display test the console screen alternates between all LCD segments turned on...

Page 47: ...ostic test and then display either PASS or FAIL Replace the console if it fails this test Alternator Test Use this test to verify the alternator field routines of the console You will need to briefly...

Page 48: ...al posts or the main cable Error Reporting The console will display various error messages in the display window The total amount of errors will be displayed in the upper right numeric window Note tha...

Page 49: ...software has been set up to receive telemetry see the heart rate monitoring section of this manual Note that holding the contact heart rate sensors if enabled can inhibit the telemetry heart rate inpu...

Page 50: ...is still present go to step 4 Do not reinstall the Poly V belt if performing step 4 Disconnect the DC power cable Spin the alternator pulley with your fingers It should spin freely and remain spinning...

Page 51: ...ove the pedals Clean any corrosion off the pedal shaft with an oil dampened rag Apply a thin coat of multi purpose grease to the shaft If the noise persists go to step 10 Check the step chain connec t...

Page 52: ...frame 7 Reverse the removal procedures to install the new alternator 8 Verify that the alternator is wired correctly See figure 7 and that the Poly V belt deflection is set to allow 1 4 0 6 cm of bel...

Page 53: ...four mounting knobs from the back of the console 2 Disconnect the main cable from the back of the console 3 Remove the console 4 Reverse the steps to reinstall the console COVERS Each side cover is se...

Page 54: ...install the drive chain ensuring the master link is properly installed 5 Check the drive chain tension There should be a total of 1 to 1 1 2 2 5 to 4 0 cm of play up and down at the slackest point in...

Page 55: ...drive chain 6 Remove the sprocket and the other small parts from the left side of the hub assembly see Figure 9 7 Slide the drive shaft to the right out of the hub assembly If you remove the right han...

Page 56: ...otal of 1 to 1 1 2 2 5 to 4 0 cm of play at the slackest point As the drive chain stretches with use increase the chain tension and the distance between the two shafts by rotating the hub counterclock...

Page 57: ...leveling arm shaft 4 Slide or gently tap the leveling arm off the shaft 5 Clean the shaft and the pin with a cloth dampened with 30W motor oil before reassembly DO NOT SAND THE SHAFT 6 Reverse the re...

Page 58: ...m return spring from the spring hanger Lift the step chain up and off the clutch sprocket and lower the pedal arm to the floor 5 Remove the master link from the step chain connection point see Figure...

Page 59: ...cessively Refer to the Spring Pulley section if you have to replace the pulley 5 To reinstall the spring connect it to the end of the step chain using the master link 6 Route the spring under the spri...

Page 60: ...HAIN 1 Remove the side covers 2 Remove the step chain retainers 3 Support the pedal arm Unhook the pedal arm return spring from the spring hanger Lift the step chain up and off the clutch sprocket and...

Page 61: ...he top two mounting bolts for the drive hub assembly 3 Reverse the removal procedures to install Make sure there is adequate clearance between the step chain and the retainer TRANSMISSON 1 Remove the...

Page 62: ...ole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not available The adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet sketch A can be installed by a qualified electrician The tab extending fr...

Page 63: ...r more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from...

Page 64: ...stairmaster com E mail customerservice stairmaster com INTERNATIONAL OFFICES AND DISTRIBUTORS For technical assistance and a list of distributors in your area please call or fax one of the following n...

Page 65: ...Page 57 Figure 6 Final Assembly Left Side FIGURES...

Page 66: ...Page 58 Figure 7 Final Assembly Right Side FIGURES...

Page 67: ...Page 59 Figure 8 Belt Tension FIGURES...

Page 68: ...Page 60 Figure 9 Drive Hub Assembly FIGURES...

Page 69: ...Page 61 Figure 10 Drive Chain Tensioning FIGURES...

Page 70: ...Page 62 Figure 11 Left Pedal Arm Assembly FIGURES...

Page 71: ...Page 63 Figure 12 Transmission FIGURES...

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