FreeClimber® SystemsOwner’s Manual
Page xiCONTENTSFREECLIMBER 4200 PT CONSOLE... 28Top Window ...
Page xiiMechanical Troubleshooting... 45PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT ...
Page xiiiLIST OF TABLESTable 1. Dimensions and Specifications for the StairMaster® FreeClimber® Exercise Systems ...
Page 1WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS:IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis symbol appearing throughout this manual
Page 24. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Manual. Donot use parts, attachments, or accessories other than those provide
Page 3Before leaving the manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, your StairMaster®FreeClimber® exercise system was thoroughly inspected and tested
Page 4Figure 2: Major Parts - 4400 PT/CLINTRODUCTION
Page 5Throughout this Manual, all references to the left or right side and to the front orback are made as if you were on the machine, ready to exerci
Page 6Assemble your machine before use. Machines shipped outside the United Statesneed to be uncrated before they can be assembled; refer to the “Uncr
Page 74. If you have a 4600/4400 CL, skip to step 9. If you have a 4600/4400/4200 PT, connect the DC cable of the power supply to the connectornear th
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Page 86. Check to be sure that the input AC power rating marked on the powersupply matches the available power. If it does not, obtain the matchingpow
Page 9GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION1. Obtain a complete physical examination from your medical doctor andenlist a health/fitness professional’
Page 10YOUR FIRST WORKOUT ON THE STAIRMASTER® FREECLIMBER®EXERCISE SYSTEMThe ATTRACT ModeAll workouts on the StairMaster FreeClimber exercise system s
Page 112. The console will prompt you to enter your body weight. Enter yourweight in pounds (or kilograms if the console is set up for metric units).C
Page 124. Select an intensity level that allows you to stay in the middle of thepedal range of motion. Faster is not always better. Exercise at a leve
Page 13The StairMaster® FreeClimber® features a digitized contact heart rate monitoringsystem. Through the use of stainless steel sensors built into t
Page 14The StairMaster® FreeClimber® 4600/4400 PT/CL features Polar® heart ratemonitoring. The system consists of the receiver, located on the stepper
Page 15The StairMaster® FreeClimber® 4600/4400 PT/CL console is divided into foursections: the text bar, display, the function keypad, and the exercis
Page 16TEXT BARInformation regarding workout statistics and data entry is displayed or scrolledacross the text bar. A countdown timer is located direc
Page 17Intensity Level. Shows the current level between 1 (the easiest) and20 (the hardest). Shows the number of lights in the Manual programbetween 1
Page iv10 REASONS WHY MORE HEALTH AND FITNESSFACILITIES CHOOSE STAIRMASTER® EQUIPMENTOUTSTANDING QUALITYEquipment you can depend upon, week after week
Page 18Stop. If pressed at any time, the console will return to the ATTRACTmode.Workout Stats. If pressed during your workout, all workout statisticsc
Page 19After the profile is scrolled, the prompts are:•“PRESS ENTER KEY TO ACCEPT”•“ENTER BODY WEIGHT” -- type in your body weight inpounds (or kilogr
Page 20Note: Keep stepping until the end of the Fit Test.The Fit Test will end if you stop stepping.The console will prompt you to find your pulse; u
Page 21FREECLIMBER 4600/4400 PT/CL CONSOLEPreset Exercise Programs4600 PT/CL:There are four preset exercise programs. The exercise speed during the pr
Page 22The FAT BURNER program is a 60 interval workout designed for peoplejust starting a weight control program.The FAT BURNER PLUS program is simila
Page 23Turning the Jackpot Option On and Off1. The computer must be in the ATTRACT mode. Press [INCREASE], [7707],[ENTER].2. The prompt “ENTER ODDS” w
Page 24taller or shorter. Press [ENTER] to move one column to the rightand [CLEAR] to move one column to the left.4. When all of the intervals are cor
Page 25Table 3: Character Codes for the Scrolling MessageEDITING THE SCROLLING MESSAGE1. While the console is in the ATTRACT mode, press [+ INCREASE],
Page 264. To edit multiple characters at one time, press [9], [9], [ENTER] to eraseall of the characters to the right of the last character displayed
Page 27Table 4. Console CodesFREECLIMBER 4600/4400 PT/CL CONSOLEedoCnoitcnuF501egassemgnillorcsdemmargorpmotsucehtsraelC70101234edomcitsongaiDehtsetav
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Page 28The StairMaster® FreeClimber® 4200 PT console is divided into two LCD displaywindows. There is a four-function keypad located below the bottom
Page 292. The arrow pointing to the word "Program" should be flashing and "P1"should be displayed. P1 corresponds to the MANUAL pr
Page 30TimerDuring your workout, the top window keeps track of your workout time in min-utes and seconds. The display arrow points to the word "T
Page 31KeypadENTER/SELECT. During workout setup, press this key to enter yourpersonal information and then move to the next entry. During yourworkout,
Page 32MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSHELPFUL HINTSRead all maintenance instructions thoroughly before beginning work. In somecases, an assistant is require
Page 33The 4200 PT console keeps track of the number of hours the machinewas used and the total number of floors climbed. From the ATTRACT mode, press
Page 342. Inspect the Poly-V belt and HTD belts for excessive wear during thequarterly lubrication. Adjust the belt tension if necessary.LUBRICATIONTh
Page 35shafts with a dry cloth. Protect the shafts from corrosion with a thincoat of multi-purpose grease before reassembling.8. Remove the pedals eve
Page 36MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSTable 5. Recommended Preventive Maintenance Schedule*Note: Use of lubricants other than those specified will result in
Page 37GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINESThis troubleshooting section is organized into three basic problem sections:electrical troubleshooting, conso
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Page 385. Follow the white power connector wire to the where it plugs into themain cable white wire, and disconnect it from the main cablewhite wire.
Page 39Diode Test13. Remove the brown wire and diode from the field terminal of thealternator and set your voltmeter to the Ohms setting.14. Place one
Page 40Alternator Test5. Perform the Positive Output to Field test on the alternator:• Unplug the battery from the power control board• Remove the bla
Page 41The following tests are performed while the console is in the DIAGNOSTIC mode.While the console is in the ATTRACT mode, and without stepping on
Page 42keypad or the function keypad will light an LED within the outline on thedisplay that corresponds to that button's position on the console
Page 434600/4400 PT/CL CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTSContact Heart Rate Test (4600/4400 PT/CL only)The contact heart rate system is made up of the console a
Page 442. While the console is in the ATTRACT mode (noted by a simulated EKGsignal in the console display), or at the “SELECT A WORKOUT” prompt,press
Page 45If you hear a grinding or clicking noise, or experience excessive vibration duringexercise, or if the pedals are not functioning properly, you
Page 464. Remove the drive and step chains. Check the condition of the chains byflexing each link up and down. Each link should move freely. Replaceth
Page 479. Remove the HTD belt. Inspect the belt, the Poly-V pulley and the HTDpulley for excessive wear. Replace if necessary. The Poly-V pulleyshould
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Page 48COVERSThere are three covers on the 4400 PT/CL and the 4200 PT: the top cover, the midcover and the bottom cover. The top and bottom covers are
Page 495. 4600 PT/CL: Use the fastener removal tool to release the coverfasteners and separate the top covers.6. To reinstall the 4400 PT/CL and 4200
Page 50CONSOLE1. Remove the four mounting knobs from the back of the console.2. Disconnect the main cable, contact heart rate cables (4600 PT/CL), and
Page 516. Adjust the HTD belt tension so that you have 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) of side-to-side play with fingertip pressure (see Figure 30). The bottom shaf
Page 524. Check to ensure that the spring pulley turns freely and is not wornexcessively. Refer to the “Spring Pulley” section if you have to replacet
Page 53SPRING PULLEY1. Remove the bottom cover.2. Unhook the pedal arm return spring from the spring hanger.3. Remove the snap ring from the pulley sh
Page 54TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EYE INJURY, WEAR EYEPROTECTION WHEN REMOVING SNAP RINGS.!WARNING2. Remove the master link from the drive chain.3. Remove
Page 555. Remove the drive chain.6. Remove the sprocket and the other small parts from the left side of thehub assembly (see Figure 21).7. Slide the d
Page 56PEDAL1. Remove the snap ring and flat washer from the leveling arm pin and thepedal shaft (see Figure 20).2. Slide the pedal off the shaft.3. C
Page 57PEDAL ARM1. Remove the pedal and the bottom cover.2. Remove the step chain retainers.3. Support the pedal arm. Unhook the pedal arm return spri
Page viiiWARRANTYThis is to certify that the StairMaster® FreeClimber® exercise system is warrantedby StairMaster Sports/Medical Products, Inc. to be
Page 58PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTECCENTRIC HUB ASSEMBLY1. Remove the bottom cover.2. Remove the Poly-V and HTD belts.3. Loosen and remove the four
Page 59UPPER HANDLES (4600 PT/CL)1. Disconnect the left and right contact heart rate cables from the back ofthe console.2. Remove the two mounting scr
Page 60PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT5. Tilt the machine forward and use an extended socket to remove thetwo handrail adapter screws from the front leg
Page 61The machine must be grounded if you are using the external power supply or thebattery charger. Grounding provides the path of least resistance
Page 62This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim
Page 63IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSIf you need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine andthe date of purchase available when you co
Page 64After installing a new battery, you will need to properly dispose of (recycle) yourold lead-acid battery. Most federal and state regulations re
Page 65 STATE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER New Jersey 131 Industrial Ave. (201) 641-5900Hasbrouck Hgts., NJ 07604 New York 26 Corporate
Page 66FIGURESFigure 10: Parts Needing Periodic Maintenance
Page 67FIGURESFigure 11: Final Assembly - Left, 4600 PT
Page ixPREFACERegular use of the Stairmaster® FreeClimber® exercise system is a safe andeffective way to develop aerobic fitness while conditioning th
Page 68FIGURESFigure 12: Final Assembly - Right,4600 PT
Page 69FIGURESFigure 13: Final Assembly - Left, 4600 CL
Page 70FIGURESFigure 14: Final Assembly - Right, 4600 CL
Page 71FIGURESFigure 15: Covers - 4600 PT/CL
Page 72FIGURESFigure 16: Pedal Arm Assembly & First Reduction Shaft Assembly(4600/4400 PT/CL, 4200 PT)
Page 73FIGURESFigure 17:Drive Shaft Assembly & Eccentric Hub Assembly(4600/4400 PT/CL, 4200 PT)
Page 74FIGURESFigure 18: Final Assembly - Left, 4400/4200 PT
Page 75FIGURESFigure 19: Final Assembly - Right, 4400/4200 PT
Page 76FIGURESFigure 20: Final Assembly - Left, 4400 CL
Page 77FIGURESFigure 21: Final Assembly - Right, 4400 CL
Page xCONTENTSSAFFETY GUIDELINES ... 1INTRODUCTION ...
Page 78FIGURESFigure 22: Covers - 4400 PT/CL, 4200 PT
Page 79FIGURESFigure 23: Cover Removal
Page 80Figure 24: Cover fastenersFIGURES
Page 81FIGURESFigure 25: Drive Chain tensioning
Page 82FIGURESFigure 26: Belt Tension
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