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Assembly & Operations Manual Home Model Versa Climber CL-108H & CL-108HP ph:714.850.9716 • 800.237.2271 • fx: 714.755.5749 3190-E Airport Loop, Costa Mesa CA 92626 • versaclimber.com • email@heartrateinc.com VersaClimber is proudly manufactured in USA by Heart Rate Inc. All Rights Reserved 2003.
Table Of Contents Page Introduction...................................................................................................1 Exercise Tips................................................................................................3 Exercise Guidelines .....................................................................................4 VersaClimber Specifications.........................................................................7 Display Module CL-108 H..............................
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new VersaClimber--the original total body climber! The VersaClimber provides a more complete, safe and overall better exercise than treadmills, ellipticals, steppers, running, cycling, swimming, rowing or cross country skiing because the VersaClimber works all the major muscles of the body in one safe, smooth rhythmic motion. Climbing against gravity also burns more calories than any other exercise.
Consult your physician before beginning this or any other exercise program. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 30 and those that have known health problems. HEART RATE INC., IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY OR THROUGH THE USE OF THE VERSACLIMBER. Because of the very low perception of exertion while climbing, the first time user has a tendency to climb too fast and take too long of a stroke (step).
EXERCISE TIPS 1. Consult your physician before starting this or any other exercise program especially if health problems are known. 2. While exercising, the foot pedals and hand grips are moving up and down. DO NOT ALLOW YOUNG CHILDREN OR ANYONE TO BE WITHIN 3 FEET OF ANY PART OF THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS IN USE. 3. Beginners may want to stair step before doing a full body climbing exercise. Please visit section “Working the upper and lower body separately” page 25. 4.
CONTROL mode of the CL-108HP VersaClimber will guide you through a workout which slowly increases in intensity until you reach and maintain a specific heart rate. A 5 minute cool down period is recommended in all modes, gradually decreasing your climb rate and/or lowering the arms by grasping the hand rails. Cool down should be continued until your heart and breathing rate has been lowered to a near resting heart rate.
INTENSITY Based on the general population, the intensity of your workout should be maintained at 70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate unless advised otherwise by your doctor. To determine your target refer to the HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE chart on page 23. To calculate your target heart rate take 220 - Age x 70% to 85% = Target Heart Rate. This value may be changed to within 20 beats of the computers calculated value.
DURATION The duration of the workout depends on your level of conditioning and the intensity of the workout. Normally 15 to 30 minutes continuous climbing or stepping is average, which includes 5 - 10 minutes of warm up and 5 - 10 minutes of cool down. These periods should be at a comfortable easy pace. As you become an advanced or elite climber, the duration of your workout can increase to an hour or more.
SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CL-108H Height Required Floor Space Weight 7 Feet 6 Inches (90 inches) 36 Inches x 44 Inches 63 pounds Structural Sliding and Rollings Bearings Date Processing Data Display Battery Powered Moving Hand Grips Stationary Handrails Hand Grip Adjustment Foot Pedals Foot Pedal Straps Foot Pedal Adjustments Leveling Adjustments Climb Angle Vertical Lift Factor Climb Rate Step Height/Stroke Length Body Motion Minimum Height to Climb Climber's Weight Age and Sex Level of F
Display Module CL-108 H Page 8
USER GUIDE The display module provides three modes of operation: STANDARD, PROGRAM, RACE (The CL-108HP Model provides an additional mode: HEART RATE CONTROL) A) STANDARD MODE displays exercise time, calorie burn rate, climbing speed, total distance climbed, and step stroke length. B) PROGRAM MODE allows the selection of one of 16 pre-programmed workout routines. C) RACE MODE provides the ability race against an imaginary computer opponent for a selected distance and time.
2. Select a hand position at approximately shoulder height (See Photo B). Adjust the hand grips if necessary by unscrewing both handles. Unscrew the handles by turning the bottom of the handle toward you while you are standing on the machine. Reposition both handles by screwing them in with the rotation of the bottom of the handles going away from you. Tighten so that the handles are secure. 3. Turn the computer "ON " or "OFF " by pressing "ON/OFF " on the key pad.
8. The following is an example of the CL-108H "STANDARD" readout: (On the CL108HP, models, the "HEART RATE" function in the upper middle window of the display has replaced the "CALORIES BURN RATE" function) 8:34 Total vertical feet climbed during work out. 65 407 512 7 Averages your vertical feet climbed per minute. How high you are stepping “stroke height”.
11. TO CHANGE MODES DURING A WORKOUT, YOU MUST FIRST STOP CLIMBING OR STEPPING FOR A FEW SECONDS. Then select another mode and enter the appropriate data. 12. Record your total vertical distance climbed or stepped and total exercise time to use as a goal for your next workout. See VersaClimber Exercise Log example, Page 3 13. If you should forget to turn the machine off, or if you stop exercising for two minutes, one tone will sound and the computer will automatically shut off.
computer. After completing a workout for more than 99:00 minutes (1hour and 39 minutes) you must turn the machine off and then back on and then reprogram the computer for additional minutes. 7. The display will ask you to enter a “PROGRAM LEVEL” from 1 to 16. A tone will sound as the program level is selected. Choose a pre-programmed workout level that is appropriate for your level of fitness. See PROGRAM LEVEL CHART page 18. Press “ENTER”.
DO NOT OVER EXERT YOURSELF! IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE IF YOU FEEL FAINT, DIZZY, SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR ANY OTHER PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT. 10. Your calorie burn rate is displayed in the upper middle digits. This rate is dependent upon weight entered and the rate at which you are climbing. (For CL-108HP models only, the middle upper “CALORIE BURN RATE” readout has been replaced with HEART RATE”) It is based on per hour figures and will display from 1 to 999 calories burned.
RACE MODE 1. Press “ON/OFF” to turn computer “ON” or “OFF”. A tone will sound when the computer turns “ON” and when the computer turns “OFF”. 2. Press “RACE MODE ”. A tone will sound as the mode is selected. “RACE” will appear in the middle of the display to indicate “RACE MODE”. (On CL-108HP Models, press “CHANGE MODE ” until “RACE” appears in the middle of the display to indicate “RACE MODE.) A tone will sound each time “CHANGE MODE” is selected. 3.
corner of the keypad.) A tone will sound as “START EXERCISE” is pressed. Begin climbing immediately--as your opponent has begun to race! 9. The following is an example of a CL-108H “RACE” display readout: (The CL-108HP models have “HEART RATE” in place of the “CALORIE BURN RATE” function). 8:34 65 407 RACE 512 510 MATCH 7 65 DO NOT OVER EXERT YOURSELF! IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE IF YOU FEEL FAINT, DIZZY, SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR ANY OTHER PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT.
11. To display total calories (optional), press “DISPLAY TOTAL CALORIES” located in the lower left of the keypad. The computer will ask you to “ENTER WEIGHT” in pounds. By pressing the large numbers on the keypad, your weight in the range of 70 350 lbs can be entered into the computer. If the weight entered is too low or too high, the computer will tone four times and the display will read “value too low” or “value too high”. Press “ENTER”.
Program Level Chart PROGRAM NUMBERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FEET PER MINUTE CLIMB RATES Minutes 0-1 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 55 75 95 115 135 155 175 195 1-2 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 2-3 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 70 90 110 130 150 170 190 210 3-4 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 4-5 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 85 105 125 145 165 185 205 225 5-6 25
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HEART RATE MONITORING INSTRUCTIONS A Polar compatible strap is included with the VersaClimber 108HP. Any other Polar Compatible Heart Beat Transmitter strap will function with Model No. CL-108HP. Place the Transmitter on the chest just below the breast/pectoral muscles and adjust the strap so that it is held securely against skin. Moisten the skin and the electrodes on the transmitter, (ribbed area that goes against the body).
2. Press the “CHANGE MODE” button until the letters “HRC” are visible in the display indicating “HEART RATE CONTROL” mode. A tone will sound each time the mode is changed. Modes can only be changed while the Versaclimber is stopped. 3. Press “ENTER PERSONAL INFORMATION”. The display will respond with “ENTER AGE”. Enter your age from 15 to 70 years with the numeric keys and press “ENTER”. A tone will sound each time the numeric keys and as “ENTER” is pressed.
7. To display total calories (optional), Press “DISPLAY CALORIES” located in the upper right of the keypad. The computer will ask you to “ENTER WEIGHT” in pounds. By pressing the large numbers on the keypad, your weight in the range of 70 -- 350 lbs can be entered into the computer. If the weight entered is too “low”, or too “high”, the computer will tone four times and the display will read “value too low” or “value too high” press “ENTER”.
OXYGEN CONSUMPTION MLS/LB = 0.1336 (Feet Per Minute Climb Rate) + 3.1219 MLS/LB MIN 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Climb Rate 130 140 TRAINING HEART RATES 1. Find your age at the bottom of the chart. 2. Beginners follow the column to 70% of your maximum heart rate. 3. Advanced follow the column to 85% of your maximum heart rate. 4. Exercise at your appropriate heart rate.
VERSACLIMBER CALORIES BURNED PER HOUR CHART 80 90 100 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 Weight in lbs.
STRENGTH EXERCISE DURING AEROBIC CONDITIONING The following are strength exercises that can be performed during your aerobic workout. To strengthen specific muscles, you can step or climb in a variety of positions to concentrate the work on those specific areas. Guidelines for lower body strength workouts are outlined in the section “Working The Upper and Lower Body Separately”, next page.
For the advanced athlete, a “quad burn” can be achieved by squatting down (while holding the stationary handgrips) so that the knees are at approximately a 90 degree angle. With the knees positioned on either side of the Versaclimber, start with short steps and gradually increase to the maximum comfortable stroke. THE KNEES MUST STRADDLE THE MACHINE and the arms must be bent to maintain the body weight within the base of the machine. Lower body workout. Grasp the hand rails and step with the legs only.
The arms and shoulders can be exercised by standing on the base plate in front of the Versaclimber and driving the moveable hand grips. Palms can be in the forward or reverse grip. Pull down with one arm and resist with the other arm, or push and pull with one arm while resisting with the other arm. During this activity, a full range of cyclic rates and stroke lengths can be selected to exercise the upper body only.
INTERVAL TRAINING Interval training is a training method for the athlete who wants an advanced workout to increase their anaerobic fitness level. The purpose of interval training is to provide periods of very high intensity anaerobic activity, separated by periods of low intensity aerobic recovery.
VERSACLIMBING AND CHILDREN CHILDREN ON THE VERSACLIMBER MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES DURING THEIR WORKOUT. THE VERSACLIMBER IS NOT A TOY. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT MAY OCCUR IF THE VERSACLIMBER IS NOT USED PROPERLY. WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE TWO PEOPLE ALLOWED ON THE VERSACLIMBER AT THE SAME TIME! Under proper adult supervision, children can quickly learn a full range of fun and challenging exercises on the VersaClimber.
VERSACLIMBER AND THE OVERWEIGHT PERSON The VersaClimber can be comfortably used by individuals who are considered overweight (over 30% body fat) without the impact trauma of aerobic dance and running exercises. Hip, knee, ankle, and back problems can be avoided by climbing on the VersaClimber because it provides a smooth, no pounding, safe exercise that is not traumatic to the joints.
GET MOTIVATED! VersaClimbing can be enjoyed by all members of the family from children to mature adults. When used correctly, it is a safe, fun activity that people often get “hooked on”. The exhilarating feeling after this full body workout can actually make you look forward to your next workout, almost immediately! Encouragement in the form of family competitions may be needed for fitness goals to be achieved.
VERSACLIMBER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER YOU HAVE THOROUGHLY READ THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, CALL 714-850-9716 EXT.226 AND ASK FOR SERVICE. Your VersaClimber comes partially assembled. Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before setting up your VersaClimber. Clear an area away from any objects that might restrict your motion while setting up. A FLAT, LEVEL, NON-SLIP SURFACE IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE ITS STABILITY.
1. Assemble the base plate to the post. Using a 1/2” wrench, attach base plate (26) to post (2) as shown. Use two flat head screws (25) and two lock nuts (23) found on the post. Tighten all nuts securely. Lay the post on the floor with the large VersaClimber label facing up. Join base plate to post. 2. With the VersaClimber laying on the floor, tightly secure base plate to post. Attach base plate to post. 3. Preassemble the left side and the right side hand rails.
4. Attach the straight section of the hand rail to the base plate (26), using the flat head screw; tighten with 3/16” hex wrench (provided). Secure rails to base plate using 3/16” hex or Allen wrench. 5. Attach assembled hand rail to the receiving end on the post. Tighten (bolt 47, nut 48) together. Slip top of hand rail into post, Tighten bolt. 6. Assemble the brace (16) to the floor tie (22) by screwing adjusting bolt into the brace. Screw the adjusting bolt in about halfway.
7. Assemble the brace (16) and tie (22) to the post (7) as shown here. This requires two people. Hold the post upright so that the base plate (26) is on the floor, then attach the top of the brace (16) with bolt (15) and locknut (14). With another person holding at a slight angle, assemble the brace and tie to the post. 8. Attach the tie (22) with locknut (15) to the bottom of the post. Tighten securely. 9. Position the machine on a solid flat surface.
Three holes have been machined into the moving foot pedal bar (35). This allows the foot pedals to be positioned at a higher level, providing both visibility to the display module and handle grips access for children as short as 3’6” tall. See VersaClimbing and Children page 29. The end of the left pedal shaft (20) is marked with an “L” and must go into the left side of the machine. All threaded holes on the left side of the machine are right handed threads. 11.
13. Adjust screw (24) at the bottom of the angle brace (16) up or down until blase plate lays flat on the surface on which it is placed. Then rotate the two levelers (54) located on the base plate to level the machine right to left. If the machine is placed on a deep pile carpet, it may be necessary to readjust the two leveling knobs after two or three days of use. 14. Be sure that all assembly steps have been accurately and thoroughly completed.
BATTERY A nine volt alkaline battery that have been provided for the CL-108H & HP models are non-rechargeable. It has a life expectancy of about 60 hours and can be purchased at any store that sells batteries. A nine volt “nicad” rechargeable battery can also be purchased. A rechargeable battery pack (recharger and battery) can be purchased from your local battery store or from Heart Rate, Inc. and is normally good for 300-400 recharges. A recharged battery has a life of about 20-30 hours.
provides input to the computer display console (9) and (9A). The computer is held on the machine by Velcro strips (8) and electronically connected to the cover (2) with a flexible coiled wire. The routine maintenance of the VersaClimber is very simple. You can extend the life of the machine, maintain its appearance and smooth climbing motion by following these few easy steps. CLEANLINESS People that exercise on the VersaClimber will perspire.
When resistance seems to have increased or movement begins to feel “sticky”, wipe all upper and lower inner surfaces with paint thinner to remove dry gummy lubricant build up. If machine feels “sticky” or resistance increases use paint thinner in a spray bottle or on a rag to remove the thick lubricant from the inner-tracks. Wipe all upper and lower inner surfaces with paint thinner to remove dry lubricant. Move the machine through 20 -30 full cycles (pushing and pulling on the handles) and clean again.
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WARRANTY PARTS Period starts from date on serial number. FOR VERSACLIMBER MODEL CL-108H, CL-108HP Warranty Parts Are Identified Per Item Numbers On Warranty Parts Drawings (please refer to pages 41-43) 3 YEAR WARRANTY PARTS DRAWING NO.
2 YEAR WARRANTY PARTS ITEM NO 6 7 - 108 Models 7A - 1075 Models 17 18 20 20A 30 32 37 -108 Models 37A - 1075 Models 39 40 44 PART NO.
VERSACLIMBER 108H & 108HP THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1. Heart Rate, Inc. (H.R.I.) warrants to the original purchaser that Institutional VersaClimbers are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance under a three year limited warranty subject to the terms and conditions Hereafter set forth.
VERSACLIMBER WARRANTY VALIDATION FORM (MODEL CL-108H and CL-108HP) To validate your Warranty Registration, please fill out the following form and return it to Heart Rate, Inc.
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