Core Health & Fitness S Series CTx S-CTx Owner's manual

Brand: Core Health & Fitness

Model: S Series CTx S-CTx

Category: Fitness, gymnastics & weight training

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

9-4060

OWNER'S

MANUAL

CORE HEALTH & FITNESS

S-CTx CROSSTRAINER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................2

IMPORTANT LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................................................................4

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................6

PART IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................7

ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................8

OPERATION - CONSOLES ......................................................................................................................10

MAINTENANCE MODE ......................................................................................................................25

MANAGER MODE ................................................................. 25

MAINTENANCE MODE ................................................................. 26

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................28

TOOLS ................................................................. 28

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................. 29

SUPPORT & SERVICE ......................................................................................................................30

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Before using this product, it is essential to read the ENTIRE Owner’s Manual and ALL

installation instructions. The Owner’s Manual describes equipment setup and instructs

members on how to use correctly and safely.

Read all warnings posted on the machine.

Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment.

Core Health & Fitness strongly recommends you to encourage your members to discuss their

health program or ﬁtness regimen with a health care professional, especially if you or they

have not exercised for several years, are over 35, or have known health conditions.

WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - to reduce the risk of electrical

shock:

1. Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet before cleaning or servicing.

2. This product is factory-equipped with a speciﬁc

DC Power Supply to permit connection to the

proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product

is connected to a dedicated power line having an

outlet with the same conﬁguration as that of the

plug.

3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualiﬁed electrician or serviceman

if you are in doubt as to whether the product

is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the product. NO adapter should

be used with this product. If the product must

be reconnected for use on a different type of

electric circuit, the reconnection should be made

by qualiﬁed service personnel in order to avoid a

hazard.

4. This machine is not intended to be serviced by

the end user, refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel

only.

5. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent,

or similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid

hazard.

6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

Unplug power cord when the machine is

unattended and before performing any

preventative maintenance such as cleaning or

replacing a worn part.

7. Do not operate unit in damp or wet locations.

WARNING - to reduce the risk of injury to

person:

24 in (0.6 m)

Fig. 1

Required Clearance

1. Assemble and operate the machine on a solid

level surface. Position the machine with a

minimum of 24 inches (0.6 meters) of clearance

on at least one side to allow for ease of mounting

and dismounting. Allow for 24 inches (0.6

meters) of clearance behind the machine. These

dimensions are the recommended minimum

distances.

The actual area for access and passage shall be

the responsibility of the facility and should take

into account this training envelope, Americans

with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

(ADAAG) requirements and any required local

codes or regulations (www.access-board.gov/

ada).

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2. Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight

limit of:

• S-CTx - 350 lbs. / 159 kg.

3. Care should be used when mounting or

dismounting the equipment. Before mounting or

dismounting, move the pedal on the mounting or

dismounting side to its lowest position and bring

the machine to a complete stop.

4. This unit is not equipped with a free-wheel. Pedal

speed should be reduced in a controlled manner.

5. Obtain a medical exam before beginning any

exercise program. If at any time during exercise

you feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain, stop and

consult your physician.

6. Keep children away.

7. Do not operate the machine if the motor shroud

is removed or if the power cord is damaged in

any manner. Keep all air openings free from dirt

or any material that would block the ﬂow of air to

the motor.

8. The safety and integrity of this machine can only

be maintained when the equipment is regularly

examined for damage and wear and repaired.

It is the sole responsibility of the owner of this

equipment to ensure that regular maintenance

is performed. Worn or damaged parts must be

replaced immediately or the equipment removed

from service until the repair is made.

9. Wear proper exercise clothing and athletic shoes

during a workout. Avoid wearing loose clothing.

Tie back long hair and keep towels away from

the moving parts. Face forward at all times and

never attempt to turn around while the machine is

moving.

10. Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Stop

exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your

chest, become short of breath or feel faint. If you

feel pain or experience any abnormal symptoms,

stop exercising and consult your health care

provider.

11. WARNING: Heart rate monitoring systems

may be inaccurate. Over-exercising may result

in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop

exercising immediately.

12. It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to properly

instruct its end users and supervising personnel

as to the proper operating procedures of all

Startrac equipment.

13. Caution: unit is heavy and requires two

people for assembly.

14. After assembly, a complete visual inspection,

and test of the features and functions of the

assembled unit must be made prior to use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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This page shows examples of the warning labels and communication stickers placed on the equipment as part of the manufacturing process. It is critical that own-

ers maintain the integrity and placement of these stickers. If you ﬁnd any stickers missing or damaged the replacement numbers are shown on the support site.

See Support and Service to order replacements. NOTE: STICKERS AND LABELS ARE NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

Serial Label

050-2051

050-1887

731-0512

050-2214

050-2141

050-2215

050-2217

050-2200

740-0024

050-1887

Fig. 2

IMPORTANT LABEL LOCATIONS

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731-0512

STICKER,WARNING,PINCH

050-1887

LABEL, LOGO STAR TRAC, PRO BIKE

050-2141

LABEL, WARNING, SHEAR POINT

050-2200

LABEL, LOGO, STAR TRAC, 94mm X 20mm

12 VDC

(-)

(+)

Serial COMRF

050-2214

LABEL, WARNING, UNEVEN SURFACE

050-2051

LABEL,BASE PLATE,VLAD

740-0024

LABEL, CENTER CONSOLE, S-UB/S-RB/S-TB

050-2217

KEYPAD, MAIN DISPL, S-CTx/BK, G2

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Fig. 3

SKU: 9-4060 Desc: S-CTx Crosstrainer

Unit Weight Width Length Height

Max User

Weight

337 lbs

153 kg

30 in

76 cm

76 in

193 cm

72 in

182 cm

0-350 lbs

0-159 kg

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: LED is self-generating; PVS option requires 12V/5 Amp power supply

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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Fig. 4

S-CTxx Features

PART IDENTIFICATION

# Part # Part # Part

A Console E Shroud I Step

B Heart Rate Grips F Flywheel J Frame

C Mast G Foot Platform Guard K Transport Wheel

D Movable Handlebar H Foot Platform

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PROCEDURE

1. Unpack and Position the Base

CAUTION: The rear end of the base is very

heavy. Two persons are needed to lift this end

when moving the base.

Cut the long edge of the shipping carton base at

both ends. Fold the ﬂap down to make a ramp.

With the aid of a helper, lift the rear end of the

base, and roll the base off of the shipping carton

platform. Place the base on the ﬂoor in the

location where the unit will be used. Be sure the

chosen location is level.

2. Use a 13mm open-ended wrench to secure the

right side handrail to the frame using four (4)

pieces of the M8 x 20mm bolt.

Fig. 5

3. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to secure the

joint covers to the handrail using four (4)

pieces of the M2.9 x 9.5mm pan head self

tapping screw.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the left side handrail

and joint covers.

Fig. 6

Required Tools:

• 13mm Open-Ended Wrench

• 6mm Allen Key

• 3mm Allen Key

• Needle Nose Pliers

ASSEMBLY

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5. Connect the lower console data cable from

the frame to the upper console data cable

from the mast.

6. Install the beauty ring onto the frame then

insert the mast into the frame taking care not

to punch any wires or cables.

Fig. 7

7. Use a 6mm allen key to secure the mast to

the frame using four (4) pieces of the M8

counterbore cosmetic washer and M8 x

20mm socket head cap screw.

Fig. 8

8. Assembly is complete.

A complete visual inspection, and test of

the features and functions of the assembled

crosstrainer must be made prior to use

Fig. 9

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Operating the STAR TRAC S-CTxx CROSS TRAINER is very easy. Simply access the trainer, begin striding,

and press QUICK START. Learning the features and incorporating the STAR TRAC S-CTxx CROSS TRAINER

into your members’ ﬁtness programs is just as easy. In this chapter, you will learn the display functions and

how to get the most out of every STAR TRAC S-CTxx CROSS TRAINER workout.

DISPLAY PANEL FEATURES

Your STAR TRAC S-CTxx CROSS TRAINER is equipped to provide you and your users unlimited exercise

opportunities. Experiment with its features to ﬁnd the right combination for your ﬁtness regimen. The Display

panel provides the operating controls and display elements described in the following paragraphs.

Fig. 10

Model S-CTxx CrossTrainer

OPERATION - CONSOLES

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Displays

TIME Window: Shows the duration of your workout thus far in minutes and seconds.

DISTANCE Window: Shows the total number of miles or kilometers you have traveled thus far.

CALORIES / METS WINDOW: Alternates, display of your aggregate caloric expenditure (displays for six

seconds) and instantaneous METS expenditure (displays for three seconds) in your workout.

HEART RATE Window: Shows your current rate in beats-per-minute (BPM) while wearing the heart rate strap

or grasping the heart rate grips.

Profile Display: Traces your progress through each of the programs and allows you to anticipate changes in

terrain. Display elements illuminate from left to right across the bottom of the display to indicate your progress

through the course. At each step, display elements illuminate in columns to indicate your ascent up the gradient

that is in effect. Provides informational messages, prompts during program setup, feedback during your

workout, and notiﬁcation when your workout is complete.

Motivational Track: Shows your progress counter clockwise around 1/4-mile (400-meter) course, starting

from the bottom center.

At the conclusion of your workout, the TIME Window, DISTANCE Window, CALORIES / METS Window and

HEART RATE Window show your summarized workout data. Workout Data includes:

• Elapsed time since program began

• Accumulated calories / average METS expended

• Distance traveled – miles or kilometers

• Average heart rate

Level Keys

LEVEL Keys / Window: Adjust the difﬁculty level from 1 (least difﬁculty)

to 20 (greatest difﬁculty), in one-unit increments. Current setting is

shown in the Level display window. To increase or decrease level, press

the or keys, respectively, until the desired level appears in the

window. These keys repeat when pressed and held.

QUICK START Key

Enables manual operation using a default weight, resistance LEVEL 1

and a default time limit.

NOTE: Default time and weight are adjustable through Maintenance

Mode.

Fan Button Cycles the fan between three settings: High, Low and Off

Numeric Keypad

Numeric Keypad: Allows you to enter speciﬁc values for program

parameters during program setup. During a program, these keys may be

used to change resistance level.

OK Key: (part of numeric keypad) Allows you to conﬁrm selections

during program setup and operation.

Arrow Key: (part of numeric keypad) Allows you to make corrections to

values entered during program setup.

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Up/Down Buttons

Cycle between options during setup mode, adjust level up and down

during workout mode

Preset Program

Keys

Allow you to access a desired preset workout program.

• MANUAL: Allows the user to pre-program a time goal and user

weight. Crosstrainer speed and incline are determined by the

user during the program.

• BURN CALORIES: An intense 3-peak run that allows the user to

pre-program a time goal, user weight and maximum speed and

incline

• INCREASE ENDURANCE: Allows the user to pre-program a time

goal, user weight and maximum speed and incline. The program

begins at a speed of 0.5 mph (0.8 kph) and an incline of 0%, then

increases linearly to the speciﬁed maximum

• ADVANCED WORKOUTS: Our ADVANCED WORKOUTS pro-

grams offer the user the ability to train in speciﬁc HR zones,

to complete a FITNESS TEST, or to utilize other goal-oriented

programs.

HINTS AND TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED

The following hints and tips will assist in training your users to maximize the ﬁtness beneﬁts of your

STAR TRAC S SERIES Crosstrainer.

• Stride at a rate that feels comfortable and most natural, yet is sufﬁciently vigorous to get a good cardio

workout.

• Try different striding rhythms. In manual operation, vary your striding speed from slow to fast, then back

to slow. As you become more comfortable with your trainer, try striding faster, varying the difﬁculty

LEVEL, or using the preset programs.

• Watch the Graphic Display to anticipate terrain changes. When you use the preset programs, the dis-

play shows changes in terrain as tall or short columns.

COOLDOWN CYCLE

In most programs, once you have completed your workout, the crosstrainer enters a two-minute Cooldown

cycle.

To operate the crosstrainer during Cooldown:

1. You can adjust the difﬁculty level of the crosstrainer during Cooldown.

• Use the – keys to enter a difﬁculty level (from 1 to 20), or press the key to increase the

crosstrainer incline, press the key to decrease the crosstrainer incline.

2. When the desired difﬁculty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed LEVEL.

3. When the Cooldown cycle ends, your workout summary displays in the information windows. If you

wish to exit the Cooldown cycle before it ends automatically, stop striding.

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HEART RATE MONITORING

Heart rate monitoring allows you to determine if your workout is too challenging or not challenging enough.

Monitoring heart rate is easy with the STAR TRAC S SERIES Crosstrainer. You may use a heart rate strap (not

provided with the crosstrainer), or you can simply grasp the silver contact heart rate grips.

NOTE: The Heart Rate monitor is not a medical test, nor is it designed as a medical test. It is simply a guide to

target heart rate training. Please consult with your physician prior to engaging in any strenuous physical activity.

IMPORTANT: The manufacturer does not warrant the heart rate system performance on this product, as the

heart rate system performance varies, based on a user’s physiology, ﬁtness level, age, method of use and other

factors. Furthermore, the heart rate system is not for medical use.

CONTACT HEART RATE MONITORING

You may use the heart rate contact grips to automatically check your heart rate. Just follow these steps.

1. Grasp the stainless steel heart rate contact grips; you do not have to squeeze tightly.

2. It may take from 30 to 60 seconds for the heart rate system to acquire and display your heart rate.

While your heart rate is acquired, a pulsing heart displays in the Proﬁle Window.

3. Once your heart rate has been acquired, the Proﬁle Window returns to its normal display mode, and

your current heart rate in beats-per-minute (BPM) displays in the HEART RATE Window.

4. Release the Heart Rate grips if you wish to remove your heart rate reading from the display.

CHEST STRAP HEART RATE MONITORING

You may use the heart rate strap to automatically check your heart rate. Just follow these steps:

1. Before beginning your workout, or during a pause, moisten the back of the transmitter on the heart rate

strap (not included). Place the strap snugly around your chest with the transmitter resting directly over

your sternum.

2. When your heart rate has been acquired, your heart rate in beats-per-minute (BPM) displays in the

HEART RATE Window.

3. Remove the heart rate strap, if you wish to remove your heart rate reading from the display.

NOTE: The performance of the transmitter may be affected by body types, body oils, metal in clothing, and

outside electrical interference. Always be sure that the transmitter and skin are in good contact. Avoid operating

other electrical equipment near your crosstrainer when you use the heart rate strap.

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LOCKOUT ID PROCESSING

When the Lockout Enable has been set in Manage / Maintenance Mode (see “Manager Mode” or “Maintenance

Mode”, as appropriate), users must enter a Lockout ID number to enable the crosstrainer for operation. To

enter a Lockout ID:

1. Stand on the running belt and press the desired program key. If Lockout Enable is set, the message

“TRAINER LOCKED; PRESS 0 TO ENTER ID” scrolls across the Proﬁle Window.

2. Press the key then use the – keys to enter the three-digit Lockout ID. Entered digits will show

in the Proﬁle Window.

3. When the Lockout ID has been entered, press the key.

• If you enter the correct Lockout ID, the message “VALID ID” scrolls once across the Proﬁle Window.

You may continue with normal operation of the machine (see “Quick Start” or “Preset Programs”, as

desired).

• If you enter an incorrect Lockout ID, the message “INVALID ID” scrolls once across the Proﬁle Win-

dow. Make sure you have the correct Lockout ID, then repeat steps 1 through 3 to re-enter.

QUICK START

QUICK START lets you begin your workout by simply pressing one key, or by striding for approximately 10

seconds without pressing any key. QUICK START uses a default weight of 155 pounds (70 kg), a resistance

LEVEL of 1 and a time limit of 99 minutes. YOU control the resistance level for up to the maximum allowed

program time.

NOTE: The default time and weight are adjustable through Manager / Maintenance Mode.

To operate the QUICK START program:

1. Begin striding. If necessary, enter the Lockout ID to enable the crosstrainer for operation (see “Lockout

ID Processing”).

2. Press the key.

3. If desired, you can use the personal fans during your workout.

4. You can adjust the difﬁculty level of the crosstrainer during Cooldown.

• Use the – keys to enter a difﬁculty level (from 1 to 20), or press the key to increase the

crosstrainer incline, press the key to decrease the crosstrainer incline.

5. When the desired difﬁculty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed LEVEL.

6. If you wish to pause the program, stop striding. The trainer enters pause mode and a “P” ﬂashes in the

TIME Window. Resume striding within 25 seconds to continue your workout.

7. When you have reached your workout goal, the crosstrainer enters the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown

Cycle” for details). If you wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop

striding and allow the Pause timer to expire. If you wish to skip the Cooldown cycle, press the key

to view your workout summary.

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MANUAL PROGRAM

The MANUAL program allows the user to pre-program a time goal and user weight. Difﬁculty is determined by

the user during the program.

To operate the MANUAL program:

1. Begin Striding. If necessary, enter the Lockout ID to enable the crosstrainer for operation (see “Lockout

ID Processing” for details).

2. Press the key

3. You are prompted to enter your weight. The crosstrainer displays a default weight of 155 pounds (70

kg). You may enter any weight from 0 to 500 pounds (0 to 226 kg).

• Use the – keys to enter your current weight; or press the or key, as necessary, to

increase or decrease the displayed weight in 1 pound (or 1 kg) increments. When your correct weight

has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

4. You are prompted to enter a time goal. The crosstrainer displays a default time of 99 minutes. You may

enter any time from 1 to 99 minutes.

• Use the – keys to enter your desired time goal; or press the or key, as necessary,

to increase or decrease the displayed value in 1 minute increments. When your desired goal has

been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

5. You are prompted to enter a difﬁculty level.

• Use the – keys to enter your desired level from 1-20; or press the or key, as

necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed value in 1 minute increments. When your desired

goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

6. If desired, you can use the personal fans during your workout.

7. You can adjust the difﬁculty level of the crosstrainer during the program.

• Use the – keys to enter your desired level from 1-20; or press the or key, as

necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed value in 1 minute increments. When your desired

goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

8. If you want to pause the program, stop striding. The program will pause for up to 25 seconds. Continue

striding BEFORE the pause timer expires to resume your program.

9. If desired, you can jump to another preset program if your remaining workout time is greater than 5

minutes.

• To jump to another preset program, press the or key as desired.

10. When you have reached your workout goal, the trainer enters the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown

Cycle” for details). If you wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop

striding and allow the Pause timer to expire.

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BURN CALORIES PROGRAM

The BURN CALORIES program provides an intense 3-peak run that allows the user to pre-program a time goal,

user weight and maximum difﬁculty level (from 1 to 20).

To operate the BURN CALORIES program: