Lifespan Fitness XT-40 Ascender Incline Cross Trainer

Introduction

⚠️ WARNING: Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner's manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT: All nuts and bolts are to be checked and tightened on a regular basis. This includes pedals and other moving parts. Failure to do so may cause damage to your threads and void your warranty.

NOTE: This manual should not be used to guide your purchasing decision. Your product, and the contents inside its carton, may vary from what is listed in this manual. This manual may also be subject to updates or changes. Updated manuals are available through our website at www.lifespanfitness.com.au

I. Important Safety Instructions

⚠️ WARNING: Read all instructions before using this machine.

It is important your machine receives regular maintenance to prolong its useful life. Failing to regularly maintain your machine may void your warranty.

Please keep this manual with you at all times.

• It is important to read this entire manual before assembling and using the equipment. Safe and effective use can only be achieved if the equipment is assembled, maintained and used properly. Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure that all users of the equipment are informed of all warnings and precautions.
• Before starting any exercise program you should consult your doctor to determine if you have any medical or physical conditions that could put your health and safety at risk, or prevent you from using the equipment properly. Your doctor's advice is essential if you are taking medication that affects your heart rate, blood pressure or cholesterol level.
• Be aware of your body's signals. Incorrect or excessive exercise can damage your health. Stop exercising if you experience any of the following symptoms: pain, tightness in your chest, irregular heartbeat, and extreme shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness or feelings of nausea. If you do experience any of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor before continuing with your exercise program.
• Keep children and pets away from the equipment. This equipment is designed for adult use only.
• Use the equipment on a solid, flat level surface with a protective cover for your floor or carpet. To ensure safety, the equipment should have at least 2 meters of free space around it.
• Before using the equipment, check that the nuts and bolts are securely tightened. If you hear any unusual noises coming from the equipment during use and assembly, stop immediately. Do not use the equipment until the problem has been rectified.
• Wear suitable clothing while using the equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing that may get caught in the equipment or that may restrict or prevent movement.
• This equipment is designed for indoor and family use only
• Care must be taken when lifting or moving the equipment so as not to injure your back.
• Always keep this instruction manual and assembly tools at hand for reference.
• The equipment is not suitable for therapeutic use.
• The pulse or heart rate sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general.

II. Care Instructions

• Lubricate moving joints with grease after periods of usage.
• Be careful not to damage plastic or metal parts of the machine with heavy or sharp objects.
• The machine can be kept clean by wiping it down using dry cloth.
• All nuts and bolts are to be checked and tightened on a regular basis. This includes pedals and other moving parts. Failure to do so may cause damage to your thread and void your warranty.

III. Exploded Diagram

This section provides a detailed exploded diagram illustrating all components of the XT-40 Ascender Incline Cross Trainer. Each part is assigned a number for easy reference in the Parts List.

IV. Parts List

V. Assembly Instructions

A. Before assembling make sure that you will have enough space around the item.

B. Use the supplied tools for assembly.

C. Before assembling please check whether all needed parts are available. Above of this instruction sheet you will find an explosion drawing with all single parts (marked with numbers) which this item consists of. Some parts may be pre-installed on machine.

STEP 1

1. Remove the pre-lock board (C) and two bolts (B) at the front end of the main frame assembly (1) and discard them. Follow-up installation steps are not needed.

2. As shown in the figure, turn the upper column assembly (44) in the direction of arrow until it is close to the main frame assembly (1). One person holds the upper column assembly (44) while the other person connects the signal line (A1-A2). The terminal is inserted into a large sheet metal hole on the main frame assembly (1) to avoid overwhelming the signal line.

3. As shown in the figure, the sheet metal on the upper column assembly (44) is clamped into the main frame assembly (44) which is pre-locked.

STEP 2

1. As shown in the figure, the main frame assembly (1) is padded with packing material (A). The screws (33), (34) pre-locked on the connecting pipe assembly of the left and right front foot tubes, and the upper screw (21) of the main frame assembly (1) are set aside for assembly.

2. The right front foot connecting pipe assembly (3) is inserted into the square pipe corresponding to the main frame assembly (1) and locked with three M8*20 internal hexagonal screws (33) and eight elastic gaskets (34). The other side is assembled in the same way.

3. Remove the packing material (A) padded under the main frame assembly (1). Cover the front cover (40) on the square pipe at the front end of the main frame assembly (1). Secure it with two 4.2*19 cross groove disc head screws (21).

STEP 3

1. As shown in the figure, remove two 4.2*19 cross groove head tapping screws (21) pre-locked on the main frame assembly (1) and attach the rear cover (41) to the main frame assembly (1).

STEP 4

1. As shown in the figure, the chain cover rear cover (43) and chain cover front cover (43) are assembled onto the main frame assembly (1).

STEP 5

1. As shown in the figure, the wires under the electronic meter (51) are connected together according to (A1-A2), (B1-B2), (C1-C2), (D1-D2), (E1-E2). The terminals are inserted into the large sheet metal hole on the instrument tube assembly (44) to avoid overwhelming the signal line.

2. Finally, the electronic meter (51) is fixed to the instrument tube assembly (44) with four M5*8 cross groove head screws on the electronic meter (51).

STEP 6

1. As shown in the figure, three screws (21) which are pre-locked on the instrument tube assembly (44) are removed first. Then, the instrument back cover (49) and the instrument front cover (48) are fixed on the instrument tube assembly (44) with three self-tapping screws (21) with 4.2*19 cross groove disk head.

STEP 7

1. As shown in the figure, remove four M8*45 hexagonal head screws and four M8 anti-loosening nuts that are pre-locked on the left- and right-hand rocker tube (72) (73).

2. Then two shaker caps (75) are inserted into the left and right shaker caps (72) (73). Insert the left handshake tube (72) into the left handshake tube assembly circular tube and lock it with two M8*45 hexagonal head screws and two M8 anti-loosening nuts (pay attention to the direction of the screw head).

3. Finally, attach the shaker cover (75). The assembly steps on the other side are the same.

4. Plug the power adapter into the cross trainer and to a power point. The cross trainer power plug area is located at the front wheel of the cross trainer near the feet.

VI. Computer Operation

Functions

Program: 21 programs as following

A: 1 Manual Program

Displays time, distance, calories, and watt.

B: 10 Preset Program Profile

Includes programs like P1: ROLLING, P2: VALLEY, P3: FAT BURN, P4: RAMP, P5: MOUNTAIN, P6: INTERVAL, P7: CARDIO, P8: ENDURANCE, P9: SLOPE, P10: RALLY. Each program profile is visually represented on the console.

C: 1 Watt Control Program

Allows users to set a specific Watt output for their workout.

D: 4 Heart Rate Control Program

Programs that adjust resistance based on target heart rate zones (e.g., 55% H.R, 75% H.R, 90% H.R).

E: 4 User Setting Programs: CUSTOM1 TO CUSTOM4

Allows users to create and save custom workout programs.

F: 1 Body Fat Measuring Program

Measures body fat percentage, BMR, and BMI.

General Operation Notes:

• Record the user's data of GENDER, HEIGHT, WEIGHT and AGE.
• The dot matrix display shows the current status.
• Simulative ECG measures heart rate.
• Displays Speed (RPM), TIME, DIST., CAL., WATT, PULSE, LEVEL simultaneously.
• The computer will automatically turn off after 4 minutes of inactivity, saving current data and reducing resistance. Pressing any button or motion will reactivate it.

Buttons

1. ENTER: In "stop" mode, press to enter program selection/setting. In "start" mode, press to choose display (speed/RPM).
2. START/STOP: Press to start or stop programs. Hold for 2 seconds to reset the computer.
3. UP: In stop mode, press to select program up; in setting mode, press to increase value; in start mode, press to increase training resistance.
4. DOWN: In stop mode, press to select program down; in setting mode, press to decrease value; in start mode, press to decrease training resistance.
5. PULSE RECOVERY: Initiates pulse recovery test. Press again to exit.
6. RESET (IF HAVE): Resets preset values. Hold for 2 seconds to totally reset the computer.

NOTE: Button operation (press/rotate) may vary by model. It is suggested to cover your finger within the marked region to select functions to avoid errors.

Operation Details

1. Turn on the computer: Plug in the adapter to AC source and connect to the computer. The computer will beep and enter initial mode.

2. Program select and value setting:

• Manual Program and Pre-set Program P1~P10: Use UP/DOWN to select program, ENTER to confirm. Set Time, Distance, and Calories using UP/DOWN and ENTER. Press START/STOP to begin exercise.
• Watt Control Program: Select program, confirm, set Time, Distance, Calories, and Watt level. Press START/STOP to begin. NOTE: Watt value is kept constant; pedaling speed affects resistance to maintain Watt output.
• Heart Rate Control Program (55% H.R, 75% H.R, 90% H.R): Select program, confirm, set Time, Distance, Calories, and Age. The computer displays target heart rate based on age. Press START/STOP to begin. NOTE: Heart rate control adjusts resistance based on detected heart rate to stay within the preset value.
• Heart Rate Control Program: TARGET HEART RATE: Select program, confirm, set Time, Distance, Calories, and Target Heart Rate. Press START/STOP to begin.
• Body Fat Measurement Program: Select program, confirm, set Height, Weight, Age, and Gender. Press START/STOP to test. NOTE: Ensure good contact with sensors. Results include FAT%, BMR, BMI, BODY, and body shape. Error 2 indicates poor sensor contact.

VII. Exercise Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician, especially if over 45 or with pre-existing health problems. Pulse sensors are not medical devices and may be affected by user movement.

Exercising is beneficial for weight control, fitness, and reducing the effects of aging and stress. Regular, enjoyable exercise improves heart and lung condition, making them more efficient at delivering oxygen to muscles. This aerobic activity reduces the workload on the heart.

Warm Up

Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercises to increase body temperature, heart rate, and circulation. Ease into your exercise and then increase intensity for your desired program, maintaining intensity for maximum performance. Breathe regularly and deeply.

Cool Down

Finish each workout with a light jog or walk for at least 1 minute, followed by 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to improve muscle flexibility and prevent post-exercise issues.

Workout Guidelines

The following chart shows target heart rate zones based on age:

Age vs. Heart Rate:

• Target Zone: Generally between 70% and 85% of maximum heart rate.
• Maximum Heart Rate: Estimated based on age.
• Cool Down Zone: Below 70% of maximum heart rate.

ℹ️ This illustrates how your pulse should behave during general fitness exercise. Remember to warm up and cool down.

VIII. Warranty

Australian Consumer Law

Products come with guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for other foreseeable loss or damage. Goods must be repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure is not major. Full details are available at www.consumerlaw.gov.au.

View full warranty terms and conditions at: http://www.lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-repairs

Warranty and Support

Warranty claims must be made through the original place of purchase, with proof of purchase required.

For products purchased from the Lifespan Fitness website, visit: https://lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-form

For support outside of warranty, to purchase replacement parts, or request repair/service, visit: https://lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-form and fill in the relevant form.

Scan the QR code to go to lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-form.

IX. Hand Pulse Technology

This product uses hand pulse sensors to detect tiny EKG/ECG signals from heartbeats, which are amplified for display. For proper operation:

• Maintain consistent contact on all four sensors.
• User's skin should not be too dry or too wet.

Factors affecting readings include:

• Changes in grip on sensors (e.g., during walking or running).
• Tightening of hand muscles producing small electrical signals.
• Static electricity from the air or from walking on the treadmill.

EKG/ECG sensors may filter out signals or pick up "noise," causing delayed or incorrect readings. Medical conditions or lack of electrical signal in hands can also affect readings.

These limitations apply to hand pulse technology, even in expensive hospital systems. While effective on stationary machines like bikes and elliptical trainers, they are not perfect on treadmills. Lifespan Fitness offers treadmills with wireless heart rate receivers for potentially more accurate readings.

To test sensor accuracy, hold them while standing on the sidestep rails (not walking) to eliminate movement and static electricity factors. If hands are dry, moisten them slightly (saliva is a conductor).