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Stratus Systems
Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Stratus Systems

Page 1: ...Stratus Systems Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...irMaster Sports Medical Products Inc in the United States and or other countries P N 21442 F Printed in the United States 1997 StairMaster Sports Medical Products Inc All rights reserved Corporate Hea...

Page 3: ...all our Customer Service Department to receive a return goods authorization prior to shipment StairMaster Sports Medical Products Inc will incur all freight i e shipping and handling charges for warra...

Page 4: ...important phone numbers and drawings WHAT IS THE STAIRMASTER STRATUS CYCLE ERGOMETER The Stratus systems cycle ergometers have 14 levels of intensity for the MANUAL program and 20 levels of intensity...

Page 5: ...se Programs 23 Custom Scrolling Message 24 Editing the Scrolling Message 25 Set Maximum Workout Length 26 Changing to the Clinical Mode 26 Changing the Console Units and Prompt Language 26 Console Cod...

Page 6: ...TICE OF FCC COMPLIANCE 51 APPENDICES Important Phone Numbers 52 Battery Recycling Centers 53 Figures 11 24 55 Wiring Diagram 69 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Specifications 4 Table 2 Fitness Rating Norms 15...

Page 7: ...57 Figure 14 Right Side View 3300 CE 58 Figure 15 Left Side View 3300 CE 59 Figure 16 Right Side View 3900 RC 60 Figure 17 Left Side View 3900 RC 61 Figure 18 Seat Adjustment Pin Assembly 3300 CE 62 F...

Page 8: ...n exercise program is in progress 2 Close supervision is necessary whenever the machine is used by or near children invalids or disabled persons 3 Keep your hands away from all moving parts and keep y...

Page 9: ...le the battery The electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which can cause serious damage to eyes and skin Should this occur flush profusely with water and seek medical attention 12 To disconnect the batte...

Page 10: ...ty in Tulsa Oklahoma your StairMaster Stratus cycle ergometer was thoroughly inspected and tested to ensure proper operation The major parts of the StairMaster Stratus 3300 CE and 3900 RC are shown in...

Page 11: ...ive chain is located on the right side of the machine The dimensions of the machine are listed in Table 1 Table 1 Dimensions of the Stratus Systems Cycle Ergometer 3300 CE 3900 RC Length 46 inches 117...

Page 12: ...el before you use it for the first time The four rubber end caps see Figure 3 are designed to compensate for slightly uneven floors Each face of the caps is a different thickness Twist the caps to sta...

Page 13: ...out on the seat adjustment knob with your other hand You may need to lift up on the seat to disengage the seat pin Lower or raise the seat as necessary Seat Adjustment on the Stratus 3900 RC Cycle Er...

Page 14: ...hole of the footstrap onto the pedal tab If you need to make additional adjustments repeat the process with the inside mounting holes of the footstrap THE ATTRACT MODE All workouts on the StairMaster...

Page 15: ...the workout time in one minute increments between five and 60 minutes Press 1 0 ENTER to exercise for ten minutes Begin Exercising 1 Pedal at a comfortable pace Although the resistance decreases as y...

Page 16: ...the pectoral muscles breasts as is comfortable The transmitter belt should fit snugly and comfortably and allow normal breathing When the console detects a heart rate signal heart rate is shown in th...

Page 17: ...text bar A countdown timer is located directly above the words Interval Time The timer shows the number of seconds remaining in the current interval DISPLAY A profile of all exercise programs except M...

Page 18: ...in miles or kilometers if your console is set to metric units you would have traveled while riding a bicycle outdoors at the same relative intensity Watts Displays the intensity in watts 746 watts 1 h...

Page 19: ...your workout all workout statistics continuously scroll across the text bar Press any key to stop scrolling at that statistic If WORKOUT STATS is pressed immediately after your workout the workout sum...

Page 20: ...0 select your intensity level with level 1 being the easiest and level 20 the hardest ENTER TIME 5 60 select the workout duration in one minute increments from five to 60 The Quick Start Option You ca...

Page 21: ...ady pedal rate for the entire test The console will prompt you to find your pulse use the artery below your thumb in your wrist or the artery in the side of your neck Start counting the beats when the...

Page 22: ...0 39 7 7 8 0 9 4 9 7 13 4 13 7 16 6 16 8 40 49 7 1 7 4 8 8 9 1 12 8 13 1 16 0 16 3 50 59 6 0 6 3 7 7 8 0 11 7 12 0 14 0 14 3 60 69 4 8 5 1 6 3 6 6 10 3 10 6 12 6 12 8 v Preset Exercise Programs There...

Page 23: ...l workout designed for people just starting a weight control program The Fat Burner Plus program Figure 6 is similar but has 90 intervals It is meant for the longer workouts you will need as your fitn...

Page 24: ...Page 17 STRATUS SYSTEMS CONSOLE Figure 6a Fat Burner Plus Screen 1 Figure 6b Fat Burner Plus Screen 2 Figure 6c Fat Burner Plus Screen 3...

Page 25: ...MS CONSOLE Rolling Hills Figure 7 is a 30 interval workout with gradual speed changes It is geared for those who are just starting to exercise or for those who need an easy day of recovery exercise Fi...

Page 26: ...obic Training Figure 8 is a 60 interval workout with slightly more varied speed changes It is ideal for those long slow workouts to increase your aerobic capacity Figure 8a Aerobic Training Screen 1 F...

Page 27: ...aining Figures 9 and 10 are 90 interval workouts with lots of speed changes to get your legs moving Think of the terrain you would find on a hike cross country Figure 9a Cross Country Screen 1 Figure...

Page 28: ...Page 21 STRATUS SYSTEMS CONSOLE Figure 10a Speed Training Screen 1 Figure 10b Speed Training Screen 2 Figure 10c Speed Training Screen 3...

Page 29: ...W to change the speed 5 The console will be count down to the start of the race Start pedaling when the word GO appears in the text bar 6 Three lights will appear at the bottom of the display The two...

Page 30: ...will appear it can be modified or completely rewritten If the exercise program keypad button was not previously programmed you will see a single row of dots along the bottom of the display 3 The flash...

Page 31: ...OW 7 6 0 7 ENTER 3 Enter the two digit code for each letter of your message The letter will appear in the text bar as you press the second digit of each code Do not press ENTER between the code number...

Page 32: ...characters at one time press 9 9 ENTER STRATUS SYSTEMS CONSOLE This will erase all of the characters to the right of the last charac ter displayed on the text bar r e t c a r a h C e d o C r e t c a...

Page 33: ...ut greater than 5 and press ENTER CHANGING TO THE CLINICAL MODE Certain facilities may want to use the clinical mode which allows the user to pedal at speeds less than 50 RPMs without the PEDAL FASTER...

Page 34: ...s e g n a h C 7 0 6 7 9 9 n o i t p o e g a s s e m m o t s u c e h t n o s n r u T n o i t c n u f g n i t i d e e g a s s e m g n i l l o r c s r a b t x e T 3 0 7 7 n o i t a m r o f n i e g a s u...

Page 35: ...e bike Major component names and locations are shown in Figures 14 through 17 TOOL LIST The following tools are needed to perform service and maintenance on the Stratus systems cycle ergometer shop go...

Page 36: ...uring shipping Your new machine will require minor assembly Refer to the Installation Instructions section of this manual for details PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The procedures for performing recommended p...

Page 37: ...seat post If the seat adjustment pin spring action is sticky apply a few drops of 30W motor oil or the equivalent lubricant to the pin shaft Monthly Inspection 1 Inspect the crank bearings for either...

Page 38: ...oning procedures in the Parts Removal and Replacement section Use a degreaser to clean the accumulated grime from the chain Lubricate the chain with a spray on chain lubricant such as Tri Flow before...

Page 39: ...E 0 7 y r e v e r e t f a e s u f o s r u o h r e t a w d n a p a o S d l o h e s u o h d e t u l i d r e n a e l c A N t s o p t a e S t c e p s n i d n a n a e l C r o k e e w h c a E 0 7 y r e v e...

Page 40: ...tems cycle ergometer has five major components the power control board the alternator the load resistor the main cable assembly and the console In order to identify the component that is causing the p...

Page 41: ...r control board increases when RPM s increase pin 10 is positive pin 12 is negative 11 Unplug the alternator wiring connector from the power control board 12 Connect alligator clips between the B term...

Page 42: ...en pins 1 and 2 20 Plug the load resistor back into the power control board 21 Check the main cable assembly for continuity and cross check each wire in the cable to check for shorted wires see the wi...

Page 43: ...EAR to end the test Speaker Test Use this test to make sure the console speaker is fully operational The speaker will ascend and then descend through the musical scale 1 Press 1 to start the test 2 Pr...

Page 44: ...M displayed in the text bar 1 Press 3 to start the test 2 The text bar will display the pedal RPM continuously if the inductive sensor is working properly Refer to the appropriate troubleshooting sect...

Page 45: ...place the chain if any frozen links are found and tension the chain according to the Drive Chain section of this manual 5 Verify that the jam nut and bearing retainers on the crank assembly are tight...

Page 46: ...e intermediate bearings 12 Disassemble the intermediate shaft assembly and inspect the intermediate shaft and wave washer for wear 13 Inspect the Poly V belt for wear 14 Verify that the freewheel on t...

Page 47: ...d just inside the bottom front corner of the side cover 3 Remove the four reusable fasteners from the side panels 4 Slide the square rubber grommet on the seat tube up the frame and away from the cove...

Page 48: ...ame and away from the covers 3 Move the crank to about the eleven o clock position on the right side to get the right side cover over the crank Once the right cover is off the frame move the cranks to...

Page 49: ...remove the handlebar assembly from the frame tube You may have to twist the handlebar assembly as you pull up on the handlebar 4 Reinstall in the reverse order 3900 RC 1 Remove the console 2 Loosen an...

Page 50: ...he seat adjustment handle and slide the seat to the rear and off the track 4 To reinstall the seat line up the front guide wheels with the seat track Carefully slide the seat forward while holding up...

Page 51: ...haft engages a hole in the seat post 5 Remove the internal snap ring that is now visible inside the seat knob housing 6 Lift the seat slightly and pull out the seat adjustment shaft Remove both washer...

Page 52: ...0 RC ONLY 1 Remove the right side cover 2 Remove the seat assembly 3 Loosen and remove the three nyloc nuts bolts and flat washers that fasten the seat track to the frame see Figure 17 4 Reverse the s...

Page 53: ...the top and bottom of the intermediate shaft bracket see Figure 21 4 Loosen the J bolt nut so the Poly V belt is slack 5 Support the alternator flywheel assembly and remove the two screws from the th...

Page 54: ...of this manual The Poly V belt is adjusted so the distance between the edges of the top and bottom spring retainers on the J bolt is 1 11 16 4 3 cm see Figure 22 PEDALS 1 Use a 15 mm pedal wrench or...

Page 55: ...crank with a 32 mm cone wrench The right bearing nut assembly also holds the chainring in place on the crank If the chainring is damaged replace it now 10 Inspect the bearings for smoothness of operat...

Page 56: ...lockwise direction 15 Adjust the side play in the crank by tightening or loosening the left side bearing nut with a 32 mm cone wrench The crank should spin freely without binding When the crank is pro...

Page 57: ...in sketches B and C may be used to connect this plug to 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 pro...

Page 58: ...one or 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...

Page 59: ...E Suite 100 12421 Willows Road NE Suite 100 Kirkland WA 98034 Kirkland WA 98034 800 635 2936 or 425 823 1825 800 331 3578 or 425 823 1825 FAX 425 823 9490 FAX 425 814 0601 INTERNATIONAL DIVISIONS For...

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Page 62: ...Page 55 FIGURES Figure 11 Cover Fasteners...

Page 63: ...Page 56 FIGURES Figure 12 Cover Fastener Locations 3300 CE...

Page 64: ...Page 57 FIGURES Figure 13 Cover Fastener Location 3900 RC...

Page 65: ...Page 58 Figure 14 Right Side View 3300 CE FIGURES...

Page 66: ...Page 59 Figure 15 Left Side View 3300 CE FIGURES...

Page 67: ...Page 60 FIGURES Figure 16 Right Side View 3900 RC...

Page 68: ...Page 61 FIGURES Figure 17 Left Side View 3900 RC...

Page 69: ...Page 62 FIGURES Figure 18 Seat Adjustment Pin Assembly 3300 CE...

Page 70: ...Page 63 FIGURES Figure 19 Seat Assembly 3900 RC...

Page 71: ...Page 64 FIGURES Figure 20 Drive Chain Tension...

Page 72: ...Page 65 FIGURES Figure 21 Intermediate Shaft Assembly...

Page 73: ...Page 66 FIGURES Figure 22 J Bolt Assembly...

Page 74: ...Page 67 FIGURES Figure 23 Crank Assembly...

Page 75: ...Page 68 FIGURES Figure 24 Alternator Flywheel Assembly...

Page 76: ...OL ORG PIN 5 VCC YEL PIN 6 TACH GRN PIN 7 GROUND BLU PIN 10 of Pwr Con Brd PIN 8 AUXILLARY VIO PIN 9 SHUT DOWN GRY FUSE 5 Amp 250V Replace fuse with same type BATTERY PIN 1 N C PIN 2 GROUND BLK PIN 3...

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