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The following operation and assembly procedures have been prepared to make the
set-up and operation of this Cross-Trainer as quick and easy as possible.

Please take special note of the following important points prior to choosing 
a location and beginning assembly of the Cross-Trainer…

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DO NOT

locate the cross-trainer outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas 

of high humidity.

DO 

Make sure the sides, front and back of the cross-trainer maintain a minimum

clearance of 8 inches (20 cm) from the nearest obstruction.

DO

verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying parts listing

prior to setting the cartons and shipping material aside. If any parts are missing,
contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed on page 26 of
this assembly instruction booklet. Save the shipping cartons in case of return.

DO

read the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine, as

this is essential for proper use. The Manual explains how to properly use the cross-
trainer and helps you to design a workout tailored to your personal fitness goals.

For your safety, before using this product, read the ENTIRE Operation Manual
and ALL Assembly Instructions. They describe equipment setup 
and include instructions on how to use your equipment correctly and safely.

Class H (Home): Domestic use.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications to this equipment could

void the product warranty.

An authorized service representative must perform any service, other than
cleaning or user maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts.

This Operation Manual describes the
functions of the Life Fitness 
X-Series X5 & X5i Cross-Trainers

Statement of Purpose

This Cross-Trainer is a home
exercise machine that combines 
low-impact elliptical pedaling with
push/pull arm motion to provide an
efficient, effective total body workout.

Product-specific features for each
model are described in this manual
under “Specifications.”

Warning:

Injuries to health may

result from incorrect or excessive
training. See the “Correct Usage”
section on page 17.

Life Fitness STRONGLY
recommends consulting your doctor
before undertaking any exercise
program, particularly if the user has a
family history of high blood pressure
or heart disease, is over the age of
45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is
obese, or has not exercised regularly
in the past year.

If, at any time while exercising, you
experience faintness, dizziness, pain,
or shortness of breath, stop
immediately.

Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de
consulter un médecin pour suivre un
examen médical complet avant de se
lancer dans un programme d’exercice.
Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs
avec des antécédents familiaux de
tension élevée ou d’affections
cardiaques, les personnes de plus 
de 45 ans, les fumeurs et les obèses,
ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux
élevé de cholestérol ou qui n’ont pas
fait d’exercice régulièrement depuis
un an.

Si, à tout moment pendant l’exercice,
l’utilisateur ressent un malaise, un
étourdissement ou une douleur, ou
s’il se trouve à bout de souffle, il doit
s’arrêter immédiatement.

© 2000 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness,
and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks and Go System-QuickStart

™

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Select Stride, Extreme HR, MagnaForce, EZ Resistance, Intelli, and Sport Training are
trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.
Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the
corresponding companies is forbidden. 

Summary of Contents for Elliptical X5i

Page 1: ...X5 X5i CROSS TRAINER ASSEMBLY OPERATION MANUAL lifefitness com...

Page 2: ...e functions of the Life Fitness X Series X5 X5i Cross Trainers Statement of Purpose This Cross Trainer is a home exercise machine that combines low impact elliptical pedaling with push pull arm motion...

Page 3: ...6 2 2 Forward Motion Lower Body 17 6 2 3 Forward Motion Total Body 18 6 2 4 Reverse Motion Lower Body 18 6 2 5 Reverse Motion Total Body 18 7 THE WORKOUTS 18 24 7 1 Workout Descriptions 18 7 1 1 Manua...

Page 4: ...or disabled persons Do not use this product outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity Never insert objects into any opening in this product If an object should drop inside turn off th...

Page 5: ...Upright Cap Front Shroud Mounting Fastener Qty 5 6 20 x 1 2 LONG Phillips Pan PLT ST 3226003 4 Upright Mounting Bolt Qty 2 3 8 16 x 5 LONG 3223301 5 Front Clevis Pedal Lever Upright Mounting BoltQty 6...

Page 6: ...bly A 3 Connect the upright tube assembly A to the base frame B using four 5 3 1 4 bolts eight 7 washers 4 on each side and four 6 high profile nylock nuts DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS POINT CAUTION T...

Page 7: ...4 1 Attach front shroud A to base frame B using eight 1 phillips pan head screws 4 on each side Using a phillips screwdriver secure the shrouds to the base frame B Repeat for the opposite side same fo...

Page 8: ...ness J through the slot in the accessory tray bracket K 3 Line up the holes on the accessory tray bracket K with the holes on the console plate H and then secure the accessory tray with the two 0 self...

Page 9: ...e connector snaps into place 3 Plug in flat 6 pin 6P connector for the Activity Zone 4 Push excess cable s into the opening of the upright tube assembly A 1 4 SETUP CONTINUED STEP 8 Attach the display...

Page 10: ...ommended if available 2 Repeat procedure for opposite side 1 4 SETUP CONTINUED STEP 9 Connect the pedal levers to the upper arms 1 Insert pedal lever M into the clevis bracket N of the upper arm O 2 C...

Page 11: ...loor Retighten the JAM NUT NOTE It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper operation 1 6 PLUGGING IN THE CROSS TRAINER Your Life Fitness Cross Trainer comes wi...

Page 12: ...HEART RATE CHART Quick reference chart used to identify your target heart rate H CT REVERSE Places the cross trainer in CT Reverse mode I CLEAR PAUSE Pressing the PAUSE CLEAR button switches the monit...

Page 13: ...rogramming Time can be adjusted before or during a workout D WORKOUT PROFILES Choose the Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training Hill Random QuickStart Manual and...

Page 14: ...el the most comfortable and natural to taller individuals Similarly you may prefer a shorter stride setting when performing a slower paced workout while the longer stride setting might feel best when...

Page 15: ...ONTINUED 3 STEP OPERATION 4 3 STRIDE DESCRIPTIONS Position 1 18 46cm Walk Position 1 the shortest stride offering This stride can be used for a variety of workouts You can use this setting as a power...

Page 16: ...85 of the theoretical maximum heart rate Life Fitness offers five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training The effect of the exercise activities...

Page 17: ...get zone Second by including the upper body in your cardiovascular workout you are not only burning fat you are also toning the muscles of your arms chest and back 6 2 BIOMECHANICAL GUIDELINES There a...

Page 18: ...nit responds to the heart rate and adjusts the workout accordingly NOTE For all Heart Rate Control Programs The Cross Trainer varies resistance automatically to keep your HR in the target zone In orde...

Page 19: ...stay in your zone HEART RATE HILL takes you through 3 progressively intense workout levels based on your target heart rate Climbing Hill 1 you are challenged to reach the first heart rate goal of 90...

Page 20: ...workout level you would normally select for the Hill workout 7 1 9 MANUAL MANUAL is a steady pace workout that lets you change the resistance at any time during your workout The resistance levels here...

Page 21: ...ases adequately the workout condenses at various stages in order to meet the chosen workout time 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations are initially set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout For eve...

Page 22: ...weight Enter age Enter level Begin workout RANDOM Enter time Enter weight Enter age Enter level Begin workout EZ RESISTANCE Enter time Enter weight Enter age Enter level Begin workout EXTREME HR Ente...

Page 23: ...er that is flashing Pressing a button scrolls forward and pressing a button scrolls backwards through the alphanumeric characters 7 When the user has selected the character to be programmed pressing t...

Page 24: ...lect a workout via the Workout Profile button or will toggle through the workout profiles using the arrow buttons Pressing enter will accept the profile 3 The user will be prompted for data necessary...

Page 25: ...oth and then wipe unit down Do not move the unit or place hands into the unit while it is plugged into an electrical outlet 9 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Absent Entirel...

Page 26: ...ESS AUSTRIA Vertriebs GmbH Hintschiggasse 1 1100 Vienna AUSTRIA Tel 43 1 61 57 198 Fax 43 1 61 57 198 20 LIFE FITNESS BENELUX NV Lambrechtshoekenlaan 309 311 B 2170 Antwerpen Merksem BELGIUM Tel 32 3...

Page 27: ...ross Trainer Workouts Cross Train Reverse Cross Train Reverse Cross Train Aerobics Sport Training Workout Standard EZ Resistance Workout Standard Classic Workouts Hill Random Manual My Workouts Not Av...

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