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Summary of Contents for STEPMILL 7000

Page 1: ...STEPMILL 7000 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ates and or other countries All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies StairMaster is a Rutledge Capital company P N 22869 A Printed in the United States 2001 StairMaster Health...

Page 3: ...ce Department to receive a return materials authorization prior to shipment StairMaster Health Fitness Products Inc will incur all freight charges for warranty parts ordered for a machine that is less...

Page 4: ...ed to achieve maximum results The second section offers instructions and advice on how to properly maintain your machine The Appendix contains additional information for the owner Throughout this Manu...

Page 5: ...ter Belt 12 Maintaining the Transmitter Belt 13 7000 PT CONSOLE 14 The Display Window 14 The Numeric Keypad 15 The Entertainment Keypad 15 The Intensity Level Keys 15 The Stop Key 15 The Workout Stati...

Page 6: ...ubleshooting Guidelines 36 Troubleshooting the Electrical System 36 The Console Fails to Power Up 36 Console Diagnostics Tests 39 The Display Test 39 The Keypad Test 39 The Serial Port test 40 The Alt...

Page 7: ...aster 7000 PT Exercise System 3 Table 2 Fitness Rating Norms 14 Table 3 Recommended Preventive Maintenance Schedule 35 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1 Correct Exercise Position 9 Figure 2 Transmitter B...

Page 8: ...AD 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 repairing To reduce t...

Page 9: ...e plug from the AC wall outlet 8 Never drop or insert any object into any opening on the machine 9 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used 10 Always wear insulated gloves when handl...

Page 10: ...imensions Length 50 0 inches 127 cm Width 29 0 inches 74 cm Height 78 0 inches 198 cm Weight 409 pounds 186 kg Power Supply Specifications Output Voltage 12 to 19 VDC Output Current Capacity 2 5 amps...

Page 11: ...and connect the console cable Reinstall the back panel and go to step 6 6 Unwrap the power supply assembly from the console and connect the DC power cable from the power supply to the power connector...

Page 12: ...e console The console should display a software revision code and then show SELECT WORKOUT If it does not unplug the power supply and then plug it back in If the sound and or the display are still not...

Page 13: ...ds 3 The speed and duration of your exercise program should always be subject to how you feel Never permit peer pressure to exceed your personal judgment while exercising 4 Overweight or severely deco...

Page 14: ...e console will prompt you to enter your body weight Enter your weight in pounds or kilograms if the console is set up for metric units Correct entry errors by pressing CLEAR before you press ENTER 6 T...

Page 15: ...off the machine The console returns to the start screen if you rest longer than the allotted rest period Follow the onscreen prompt to continue your work out after a rest period Cool Down 11 When you...

Page 16: ...t Step squarely in the middle of each step Chest Shoulders Keep your shoulders square and centered over your hips with your chest lifted Hands Rest your hands lightly on the side rails or front handle...

Page 17: ...gnize contact heart rate signals Locked 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 b...

Page 18: ...am and the Fitness Test program Error Messages Text line messages are only seen in the Constant Heart Rate and Fitness Test programs due to the design of the program that necessitates a valid heart ra...

Page 19: ...wet the two electrode patches 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 transmitter belt should...

Page 20: ...k should point down Ensure 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...

Page 21: ...ies The real time 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 inte...

Page 22: ...mmunication Specifica tion 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 Down Increa...

Page 23: ...ws 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 relative energy cost of exercise MET st...

Page 24: ...rs 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 intensity leve...

Page 25: ...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 a workout with 8 rest in...

Page 26: ...the following equation 220 Age x 70 Choose a different target heart rate be tween 80 and 180 beats per minute at any time during the workout by using the numeric keypad to enter the new target heart r...

Page 27: ...ons For example exercising at a given workload for only a few minutes can involve an insufficient amount of time for many individu als to achieve a true steady state To ensure that a steady state has...

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: ...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 conditio...

Page 30: ...t 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 rate at the end of the 3rd minute If...

Page 31: ...nd 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 Products Test Complet...

Page 32: ...carrying heavy equipment The Candidate s Physical Ability Test CPAT approved by the International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF and reviewed by the U S Justice Department requires each candidate t...

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

Page 34: ...ll possible selections 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...

Page 35: ...ent 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 console will display CONTRAST A...

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: ...he counter 7 1 Reset Service 1 Reset the maintenance hour counter by pressing LEVEL 7 1 The console will dusplay RESET SERVICE Press ENTER The console will display DONE Press CLEAR to return to the st...

Page 38: ...Phillips screwdriver Combination wrenches sizes 7 16 3 4 Adjustable wrench Combination pliers External snap ring pliers Shop goggles or other eye protection Wire stripper crimper tool Allen wrench se...

Page 39: ...assembly instructions Cleaning and Inspecting 1 DO NOT USE GLASS CLEANERS OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANER ON THE CONSOLE Clean the console daily with a water dampened cloth and wipe dry after cleaning...

Page 40: ...pmill 7000 PT exercise system has six components that require periodic lubrication the drive chain the two step chains the two bearing plates and the step hinges These parts are shown in the figure be...

Page 41: ...nstructions on the degreaser container before using 4 Clean each bearing plate and lubricate it with multipurpose grease every three months The plate is lubricated to reduce friction when the step sha...

Page 42: ...s s A e t a c i r b u L r o y l h t n o M 0 0 3 r e t f a e s u f o s r u o h A N r o t o m W 0 3 l i o d n a n a e l C e t a c i r b u l r o y l r e t r a u Q 0 0 9 r e t f a e s u f o s r u o h d l...

Page 43: ...ir local distributor or call 425 823 1825 TROUBLESHOOTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The electrical system consists of the power supply main cable relay board load resistor and the console In order to iden...

Page 44: ...the indicator light is still not lit replace the power supply and test the new power supply 3 Disconnect the cable from the DC power connector located on the bottom cover Use a DC voltmeter to verify...

Page 45: ...2 and 19 VDC If your reading is not within the range replace the relay assembly circuit board and retest c If you are getting the correct voltage at tabs 4 and 5 check the VDC reading at the connector...

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 The Display Test During the display test the console screen alternates between all LCD segments turn...

Page 47: ...he console if it fails this test The Alternator Test Use this test to verify the alternator field routines of the console You will need to briefly exercise on the machine for this test 1 Press LEVEL 6...

Page 48: ...the diode and the terminal 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...

Page 49: ...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 input from working 4 Test you...

Page 50: ...gs first 1 Inspect the Poly V belt for proper tension and excessive wear A loose belt will cause excessive noise and wear The machine will run slug gishly if the belt is too tight 2 Replace a worn or...

Page 51: ...here are three red indicator lights along the bottom edge of the circuit board They are labeled from top to bottom Field Power and Relay Ensure the black and white wire power connector labeled J2 on t...

Page 52: ...end of the main cable you disconnected from the relay assembly circuit board You will get a reading of near zero ohms if there is continuity in the cable assembly c Check continuity in both ends of th...

Page 53: ...er Service Department at 800 331 3578 for further assistance 6 If the field indicator was flickering while your assistant was on the machine and you still have a problem with speed control you need to...

Page 54: ...g Below 4 Set your multimeter for R x 1 or the lowest available resistance range If you have an analog multimeter touch the two leads together and adjust the meter for a zero reading 5 Place one lead...

Page 55: ...vel of the Poly V belt Replace the belt if it is excessively worn a Adjust the tension level so that you can deflect either side of the belt 1 10 0 3 cm at the center between the alternator and the tr...

Page 56: ...belt and adjust the belt tension 4 Check the drive chain mechanism Rotate the stairs and look for chain links that do not flex as the chain travels over the sprockets If the links are frozen or sticki...

Page 57: ...block bearing collars and tighten or loosen the bearing adjuster set screws until the distance to both sprockets is correct Tighten the pillow block bearing nuts and verify the distance 9 Check the s...

Page 58: ...ool or any other sharp tool to pry out the fastener base because you may damage the covers use the fastener removal tool to remove the pin To reinstall the fastener insert the base of the fastener thr...

Page 59: ...connect the DC power cable 3 Remove the six fasteners and remove the bottom cover from the frame 4 Reinstall the bottom cover then the two side covers Remember to connect the DC power cable CONSOLE 1...

Page 60: ...side of the belt See Figure Below 5 Tighten the adjustment bolt and verify the Poly V belt tension DRIVE CHAIN 1 Remove the left side cover 2 Remove the retaining clip and retaining plate from the dri...

Page 61: ...the right and the left side covers 2 Rotate the stairs until the step you want to remove is positioned in the middle of the staircase 3 Loosen and remove the nut from one end of the step shaft on bot...

Page 62: ...versing the procedures STEP CHAIN ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the right and the left side covers 2 Rotate the stairs to position the step chain master link on the lower span of the chain It may be necessary to...

Page 63: ...nk of the old step chain assembly from the step shaft 7 Place the modified link of the new step chain assembly on the step shaft Reinstall the outer step shaft washer bearing and nut 8 Rotate the step...

Page 64: ...ing the upper sprocket assembly 4 Count and write down the number of exposed threads on the bearing adjuster set screws on both sides of the machine for a reference when you reassemble the parts See D...

Page 65: ...nuts Align the sprocket assembly The outside face of the left sprocket should be 1 11 16 4 3 cm from the outside edge of the left frame rail Move the sprocket axle within the pillow block bearing coll...

Page 66: ...sole cable from the back of the console See Drawing Below Unplug the plastic connectors at the console cable main cable junction 3 Hold the console connector and pull the console cable up and out of t...

Page 67: ...k of the console Reattach the console to the handrail mount Plug the connectors together at the main cable console cable junction 12 Reinstall the right side cover Reconnect the DC power cable TRANSMI...

Page 68: ...ing the removal procedures 9 Ensure the Poly V belt is tensioned according to the procedures outlined in the Poly V Belt section of this Manual ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the right and left side cov...

Page 69: ...nator by reversing the removal procedures Be sure to verify the wiring connections 8 Ensure the Poly V belt is tensioned correctly See Drawing Below RELAY RESISTOR ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the left side cove...

Page 70: ...rom the J2 position on the relay circuit board 6 Loosen and remove the four mounting bolts and remove the relay resistor assembly from the frame 7 Reinstall the relay resistor assembly in the reverse...

Page 71: ...a two pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet sketch A can be installed by a qua...

Page 72: ...in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CANADIAN DOC CLASS A COMPLIANCE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio emissions fro...

Page 73: ...90 FAX 425 814 0601 www 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 fa...

Page 74: ...drail 22946 03 36 X 22086 Inside Panel Right 24638 Left 24639 Left Side Cover 22544 7 X 24757 BottomPanel 22563 Distribution Decal Serial Number Decal ComplianceDecal 8 X 22086 Back Panel 21304 Left H...

Page 75: ...Page 68 FIGURES Figure 7 Cover Fasteners...

Page 76: ...Detail A Step Tread 8 X 21398 80 X 20528 80 X 20508 Step Assembly w Tread 8 X 21396 Modified Link 22063 23082 22128 22128 Step Shaft 8 X 20762 22128 32 X 22128 Modified Link Step Shaft Bearing 16 X 2...

Page 77: ...n 40 5 5 4 X 20532 Master Link 2 X 25305 See Detail A 23424 03 10205 03 Chain Section 40 11 5 4 X 20531 4 X 10037 8 X 22029 4 X 22039 Pillow Block Bearing 4 X 20012 8 X 20034 8 X 22030 Bearing Plate 2...

Page 78: ...2X22435 22038 2X22026 22043 20007 20693 22042 22036 22036 22037 4X22036 22036 22038 22983 22036 4X22038 10860 22075 22146 22164 22038 22435 Frame 20547 22139 10059 20202 Alternator 20205 Transmission...

Page 79: ...ection B B 22109 22134 22110 4 X 22663 Power Connector 21768 W 3 Field W 5 W 4 W 3 W 2 W 1 W 6 Ground W 4 AC Tap W 5 Positive Output Cut Away View of Polar Receiver W 2 W 6 W 1 Relay Resistor Assembly...

Page 80: ...Page 73 Figure 12 Relay Board FIGURES...

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