Star Trac E-Sm Stairmill Owner'S Manual
Star Trac E-Sm Stairmill Owner'S Manual
Star Trac E-Sm Stairmill Owner'S Manual
Owner’s Manual
2 STAR TRAC E-SM STAIRMILL OWNER’S MANUAL
Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operations manual and ALL
installation Instructions. It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it
correctly and safely.
Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. Star
Trac strongly recommends you to encourage your members to discuss their health program or
fitness regimen with a health care professional, especially if they have not exercised for several
years, are over 35, or have known health conditions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Swedish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hints and Tips for Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Viewing Workout Data During a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pause Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cooldown Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Personal Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Preset Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Heart Rate Control Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fitness Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manager / Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manager Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Start-Up Service Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FCC and Other Domestic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Canadian DOC and Other Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
European Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
o Introduction
o Safety Instructions
o Operating Instructions
o Provides a detailed description of the Display Panel, and includes step-by-step instructions for operating the StairMill.
o Preventative Maintenance
o Describes the preventative maintenance measures required to keep the StairMill in top condition.
o Provides step-by-step instructions for changing universal parameters on the StairMill, and for performing built-in testing
procedures.
o Troubleshooting
o Regulatory Information
Safety instructions are provided in the following languages (in the order shown):
■ English
■ Dutch
■ French
■ German
■ Italian
■ Portuguese
■ Spanish
■ Swedish
■ Chinese
■ Japanese
PRECAUTIONS
These safety notes are directed to you as the owner of the Star Trac E-SM StairMill. Please train all your users and fitness staff to
follow these safety instructions.
Do Do Not
■ Do encourage each of your users to discuss their health ■ Do not let unsupervised children operate the StairMill
program or fitness regimen with a healthcare
professional. ■ Do not use without athletic shoes.
■ Do stop operating your StairMill if you feel dizzy or faint. ■ Do not use in rainy weather outdoors, or in an enclosed
pool environment.
■ Do perform regular preventative maintenance.
■ Do not drop or insert any object, hands, or feet into any
■ Do exercise slowly until you reach a level of comfort. opening, or underneath the StairMill.
■ Do use the StairMill only for its intended use, as ■ Do not attempt to remove any shrouds or modify t h e
described in this manual. StairMill.
WARNING
Your Star Trac E-SM StairMill is designed for aerobic exercise in a commercial or consumer environment.
Please check with your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.
Do not push yourself to excess. Stop if you are feeling faint, dizzy, or exhausted. Use common sense when step-
ping.
Read the owner's manual in its entirety before operating the StairMill.
Failure to obey this warning can result in injury or death.
■ Stop het gebruik van uw stepper als u zich duizelig of ■ Niet buiten bij regenachtig weer gebruiken, of in dichte
een flauwte voelt. ruimte met een zwembad.
■ Voer regelmatig preventief onderhoud uit. ■ Laat geen enkel voorwerp in de stepper vallen en steek
uw handen of voeten in geen enkele opening van of
■ Oefen langzaam totdat u een comfortniveau heeft onder uw StairMill.
bereikt.
■ Probeer geen omhulsels te verwijderen of uw StairMill te
■ Gebruik de StairMill alleen voor zijn bedoelde gebruik, wijzigen.
zoals in deze handleiding staat beschreven.
WAARSCHUWING
Uw Star Trac E-SM StairMill is ontworpen voor aërobische oefeningen in een commerciële of gebruiker-
somgeving.
Zie uw arts vóór het beginnen van een oefenprogramma.
Dwing uzelf niet tot buitensporige oefeningen. Stop als u zich duizelig, uitgeput of een flauwte voelt.
Lees de gebruikershandleiding helemaal en aandachtig door alvorens uw stepper te bedienen.
Nalaten deze waarschuwing op te volgen kan letsel of overlijden tot gevolg hebben.
PRÉCAUTIONS
Ces consignes de sécurités s'adressent aux propriétaires du E-SM StairMill de Star Trac. Veuillez instruire tous vos utilisateurs et
instructeurs à suivre ces consignes.
À Faire À éviter
■ Encouragez tous les utilisateurs à consulter un médecin ■ Ne laissez pas des enfants utiliser le stepper sans sur-
au sujet de leur programme de fitness ou régime veillance.
d'exercice.
■ Ne l'utilisez pas sans porter de chaussures d'athlétisme.
■ Cessez d'utiliser le StairMill en cas d'étourdissement ou ■ Ne l'utilisez pas en extérieur lors de temps pluvieux, ni
de faiblesse. en intérieur dans une salle de piscine.
■ Exécutez régulièrement la maintenance préventive. ■ Évitez de laisser tomber tout objet ou d'introduire les
mains ou pieds dans toute ouverture ou en-dessous du
■ Commencez l'exercice lentement jusqu'à ce que vous
StairMill.
atteignez un niveau confortable.
■ Ne tentez pas de retirer tout carter de protection ni de
■ Utilisez le StairMill uniquement de la manière prévue, modifier le StairMill.
telle que décrite dans ce manuel.
AVERTISSEMENT
Le E-SM StairMill de Star Trac est conçu pour l'exercice aérobique dans un environnement commercial ou
privé.
Veuillez consulter un médecin avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice.
Ne vous poussez pas au-delà de vos limites. Arrêtez-vous si vous vous sentez faible, étourdi ou épuisé. Faites
preuve de bon sens lorsque vous vous entraînez.
Lisez le guide de l'utilisateur en entier avant d'utiliser le StairMill.
Le non-respect de ces avertissements peut se traduire par des blessures, voire la mort.
ACHTUNG
Der Star Trac E-SMStairMill ist für aerobische Übungen in einer kommerziellen oder Verbraucherumgebung
vorgesehen.
Bitte holen Sie vor Aufnahme eines jeden Trainingsprogramms den Rat Ihres Arztes ein.
Trainieren Sie nicht übertrieben hart. Hören Sie auf, wenn Sie ein Schwäche-, Schwindel- oder
Erschöpfungsgefühl verspüren. Lassen Sie sich beim Schritttraining von Ihrer Vernunft leiten.
Lesen Sie vor Inbetriebnahme Ihres stepper die Bedienungsanleitung vollständig durch.
Ein Missachten dieses Achtungshinweises kann Verletzungen oder den Tod zur Folge haben.
PRECAUZIONI
Queste note precauzionali sono dirette a voi, come proprietario dello Star Trac E-SM StairMill. Siete pregati di istruire i vostri uten- ti e il
vostro personale all'osservanza di queste precauzioni.
Da Fare Da Non Fare
■ Incoraggiate i vostri utenti a discutere il loro programma ■ Non consentite a bambini di usare lo stepper senza la
di salute o di fitness con uno specialista dell'healthcare. supervisione di un adulto.
■ Interrompete l'uso dello stepper se avete giramenti di ■ Non utilizzate lo stepper senza scarpe atletiche.
testa o se vi sentite mancare. ■ Non utilizzate lo stepper all'esterno in condizioni piovose
■ Eseguite periodicamente servizi di manutenzione. o in un ambiente con piscina interna.
■ Non lasciate cadere oggetti sullo stepper e non inserite
■ Utilizzate lo stepper soltanto per l'uso è a cui è destina-
oggetti, mani o piedi in qualsiasi apertura esterna o
to, come descritto nel manuale.
sotto lo StairMill.
■ Non cercate di rimuovere le coperture o di modificare lo
StairMill.
AVVERTENZE
Lo Star Trac E-SM StairMill è stato realizzato per esercizi di aerobica in un ambiente pubblico o privato
adeguato.
Prima di iniziare un programma di esercizio fisico, consultate il vostro medico.
Non eccedete i vostri limiti. Fermatevi se vi sentite mancare, se avete giramenti di testa o se vi sentite esausti.
Usate buon senso nell'utilizzo dell'attrezzatura.
Leggete il Manuale dell'utente interamente prima di utilizzare lo StairMill.
La mancata osservanza di queste avvertenze può comportare lesioni gravi o morte.
ADVERTÊNCIA
Seu Star Trac E-SM StairMill foi projetado para exercícios aeróbicos em um ambiente comercial ou próprio do
consumidor.
Consulte seu médico antes de começar qualquer programa de exercícios.
Não se esforce demais. Pare se sentir tontura, vertigem ou exaustão. Tenha bom senso ao fazer o exercício.
Leia todo o Manual do Proprietário antes de operar o seu StairMill.
Deixar de observar esta advertência pode resultar em ferimentos ou morte.
PRECAUCIONES
Estas notas de seguridad están dirigidas a usted como el dueño de Star Trac E-SM StairMill. Por favor instruya a todos sus usuar- ios y
personal de entrenamiento para que sigan estas instrucciones de seguridad.
ADVERTENCIA
Su Star Trac E-SM StairMill está diseñado para el ejercicio aeróbico en un ambiente comercial o de con-
sumo.
Por favor consulte con su médico antes de iniciar cualquier programa de ejercicio.
No haga un esfuerzo excesivo. Deténgase si se siente mareado, exhausto o como si fuera a desmayarse. Use
su sentido común al hacer ejercicio.
Lea completamente el Manual del dueño antes de operar su StairMill.
El no cumplir con esta advertencia puede resultar en una lesión o en la muerte.
VARNINGAR
Din Star Trac E-SM StairMill är avsedd för aerobisk träning i kommersiella eller konsumentinriktade miljöer.
Konsultera din läkare innan du inleder något träningsprogram.
Driv inte dig själv för hårt. Sluta om du känner dig yr, svimfärdig eller utmattad. Använd stepper med sunt förnuft.
Läs igenom hela handboken innan du använder StairMill.
Underlåtelse att iaktta dessa varningar kan medföra skada eller dödsfall.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Most STAR TRAC E-SM StairMill can be assembled using the following tools (not included):
The following parts are included with the STAR TRAC E-SM STAIRMILL:
Wheels (2)
Washer 5/16 Flat Black (4) Screw 3/8‐16 X 3 5/8” Button Head (2) Screw 5/16‐18 X 1 ¾”
Button Head (4)
Washer M10 Flat (12) Clevis Pin (2) Cotter Pins (2)
Washer, M6 Lack (4) Nut, 3/8” Nylon Hex (6) Nut, 5/16” Nylon Hex (4)
Figure 1a
1b - With a hammer or pry bar, remove the wood securing the front
of the machine to the pallet. With the assistance of another person,
remove the unit from the pallet.
Figure 1b
Figure 2a
2b - Keep hold of the cables and rotate the display up. Now
slide the neck over the two mount in the lower neck, take
special care not to pinch the cables or your finger when the
two pieces come together. Insert the rubber sleeve first.
Use 3/8-16x1” button head and M8.5 flat washer to tighten.
Figure 2b
Figure 2c
Figure 2d
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3. Install the Display Mast
3a - Feed the cables from the upper neck through the upper neck.
Take care not to damage the display or handlebar on the ground.
Make sure the gasket and top shroud are properly installed.
Note: This step may require two people.
Figure 3a
3b - Keep hold of the cables and rotate the display up. Now
slide the neck over the two mount in the lower neck using 3/8-
16x3 5/8” button head. Fasten the bolt by using the washer
and 3/8” Nylon Hex. Take special care not to pinch the cables
or your finger when the two pieces come together.
Figure 3b
3c - Thread in M6x65mm socket head in the front and back of the
neck where the two pieces came together. Us a 5/32 hex key to
tighten the screws to 60 lb-in (6.7 N-m) of torque.
Figure 3c
4a - Attach the left and right shroud to the main frame using
the rivets.
Figure 4b
5. Install Display
Figure 5b
Figure 5a
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5c - Mount the rear cover to the handrails. Attach using the 4 M4 x 0.7 screws provided.
Figure 5c
5d - Plug in the 12 pin display cable from the neck into the front display circuit board at J4. Next plug in the heart rate cable
from the handlebars into the HR board, then plug the HR ground into the quick disconnect tab on the display frame.
* If you are installing Entertainment, Refer to the PVS Install guide before this step.
If not take the Coax and DC power and return them down the neck.
Ground Cable
J4
HR Connector
Ground Tab
Figure 5d
5e - Slide the bottom of the front display under the 2 tabs at the base the mount. Press display against the round bar and
rotate it to the back. Be careful not to pinch any wires. With the display in place, attach the 8 M4 x 0.7 screws provided. 6
screws go around the rear display and 2 go underside of the cupholders as shown.
Figure 5e
6a - With the assistance of another person, tilt the unit to one side
and insert the clevis pin from the outside of the frame. Slide the
transport Wheels onto the Clevis Pin and secure with the cotter
Pins. While still tilted, insert levelers in the front and back of the unit.
Figure 7a
8. Final Assembly
8a - Be sure all bolts and screws are tightened securely.
If needed, use the leveling adjusters at the rear and front
of the base to level the unit. Loosen the lock nuts on the
adjusters. Rotate the adjusters until the unit is stabilized,
then retighten the lock nuts.
You have now completed the assembly of your STAR
TRAC E-SM StairMill.
Figure 8a
IMPORTANT: Before operating the StairMill, you must be familiar with the following equipment limitations:
■ Maximum weight: your Star Trac StairMill is designed for a maximum user weight of 350 lbs/158 kg. DO NOT
exceed the maximum user weight.
features to find the right combination for your fitness regimen. MOTIVATIONAL
i PULSE TM
The display panel provides the operating controls and display TRACK
UPPER DATA
elements described in the following paragraphs. INFORMATION
WINDOW
QUICK START Key: Enables the StairMill for PROFILE
DISPLAY
manual operation using a default weight as set LOWER DATA
INFORMATION
in Manager/Maintenance Mode, a default WINDOW
LEVEL of "1", and a default time limit as set in
Manager/Maintenance Mode. PRESET
NUMERIC
PROGRAMS
KEYPAD
KEYPAD
NOTE: Default time and weight are adjustable
through Manager/Maintenance Mode.
LEVEL ADJUST
KEYPAD
QUICK START
KEYPAD
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.
Increase LEVEL key: Increases the difficulty level, in one-level increments; levels are from 1 (least difficult) to 20 (most
difficult). Current level setting is shown in the LEVEL display window.
Decrease LEVEL key: Decreases the difficulty level from 20 (greatest difficulty) to 1 (least difficulty), in one-level incre-
ments. Current level setting is shown in the LEVEL display window.
NOTE: During program setup and while in Manager/Maintenance Mode, the Increase LEVEL and Decrease LEVEL
keys increment or decrement the value shown in the information window.
Fan key: Allows you to control the speed of the personal cooling fan, either OFF, HIGH or LOW.
SCROLL keys: Scrolls the upper and lower data information windows between the three available data displays.
Preset Program Keys: Allow you to access a desired preset workout program.
Lower Data Information Window: Shows current and aggregate data related to your workout. Pressing the associated SCROLL key
scrolls between the following displays:
■ DISTANCE - Shows the total number of vertical feet or meters you have climbed thus far.
■ SPEED - Shows the speed at which you are currently stepping, in steps-per-minute.
■ METS - Shows your current METS expenditure at that specific time during your workout.
NOTE: Press the SCROLL key to toggle between data during your workout.
Graphic Display: Traces your progress through each of the programs and allows you to anticipate changes in difficulty. Display ele-
ments 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.
Motivational Track: Shows your progress counter-clockwise around a 10-floor course, starting from the bottom
center.
Information Window: Provides informational messages, prompts during program setup, feedback during your workout, notification
when your workout is complete, and scrolling summarized workout data after your workout. During your workout, the Information Window
shows the following data:
■ TIME - Shows the duration of your workout thus far in minutes and seconds.
■ FLOORS - Shows the total number of floors you have climbed thus far.
■ HEART RATE - Shows your current heart rate in beats-per-minute (BPM) while wearing a heart rate strap or grasping the heart
rate grips.
Depending on the program completed and StairMill settings as set in Manager/Maintenance Mode, workout data may include:
■ Time elapsed ■ Average calories expended per hour
■ Calories expended ■ Average watts
■ Distance traveled - vertical feet or meters ■ Average METS
■ Floors climbed ■ Average heart rate
■ Average speed - steps per minute
■ Step at a rate that feels comfortable and most natural, yet is sufficient to achieve a good cardio workout.
■ Try different stepping rhythms. In manual operation, vary your stepping speed from slow to fast, then back to slow. As you
become more comfortable with your StairMill, try stepping faster, varying the difficulty LEVEL, or using the preset programs.
■ Watch the g raphic d isplay to anticipate changes in difficulty. When you use the preset programs, the display shows
changes in difficulty as tall or short columns.
Information shown in the Information Window during a workout includes elapsed time, number of floors climbed, and heart rate (HR),
when in use. After the workout is complete, workout summary information is shown in the Information Window.
The information window also displays important instructions and cues throughout the workout.
The upper and lower data information windows also display information during a workout.
To view workout data during your workout:
1. Press the upper data information Window SCROLL key to view the following workout data (the current data display is
indicated by an LED next to the parameter name):
■ CALORIES - Shows your aggregate caloric expenditure thus far in your workout.
■ CAL/HR - Shows your current caloric expenditure per hour based on your current difficulty level and stepping rate.
■ WATTS - Shows your current watts expenditure at that specific time during your workout.
NOTE: Press the SCROLL key to toggle between data during your workout.
2. Press the lower data information Window SCROLL key to view the following workout data (the current data display is indicated
by an LED next to the parameter name):
■ DISTANCE - Shows the total number of vertical feet or meters you have climbed thus far.
■ SPEED - Shows the speed at which you are currently stepping, in steps-per-minute.
■ METS - Shows your current METS expenditure at that specific time during your workout.
PAUSE MODE
If you come to a complete stop during your workout (SPM is less than 10), the StairMill will enter a “pause” mode. To continue your work-
out, begin stepping before the “pause” timer expires and your workout data will not be lost.
COOLDOWN CYCLE
Once you have completed your workout, the StairMill enters a two-minute Cooldown cycle.
NOTE: The StairMill software is programmed to properly decrease difficulty level to provide a cooldown.
■ Press the key, as necessary, to cycle the personal fan from OFF to HIGH to LOW to OFF. An LED indicator lights to
show the currently selected fan speed.
■ The fan remains set at the set speed if you pause your program, unless your workout was less than two minutes in length.
■ The fan turns off automatically if you exit your workout, or when you complete your workout program.
■ The fan turns off automatically if you pause your program and the time elapsed is less than two minutes.
1. Grasp the stainless steel heart rate contact grips; you do not have to squeeze tightly.
■ When the heart rate contact grips are grasped, the will display and an audible “beep” will sound to indicate that a heart
rate has been detected.
2. It may take from 30 to 60 seconds for the heart rate system to acquire and display your heart rate.
3. When your heart rate has been acquired, the indicator and your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) displays in the
HEART RATE field of the Information Window.
4. Release the Heart Rate grips if you wish to remove your heart rate reading from the display.
1. Before beginning your workout, or during a pause, moisten the back of the transmitter on the heart rate strap. Place the strap
snugly around your chest with the transmitter resting directly over your sternum.
2. When your heart rate has been acquired, the indicator and your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) display in the HEART
RATE field of the Information 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
StairMill when you use the heart rate strap.
QUICK START
Quick Start lets you begin your workout by simply pressing one key, or by stepping for approximately 13 seconds without pressing any
key. Quick Start uses a default weight as set in Manager/Maintenance Mode, a difficulty LEVEL of 1, and a time limit as set in
Manager/Maintenance Mode. YOU control the resistance LEVEL during the entire program.
To operate the Quick Start program:
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20). When the desired level has been entered, press the
key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
■ Press the or key, as desired, to increase or decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
4. You can scroll through workout data during the program (see “Viewing Workout Data During a Program” for details).
5. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The Stepper will enter pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
6. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the cooldown cycle (see “cooldown Cycle” for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the pause timer to expire. If you
wish to skip the Cooldown cycle, press the key to view your workout summary.
PRESET PROGRAMS
The Star Trac E-SM StairMill offers 8 preset programs to add variety and challenge to your workout. Additionally, the HR TRAIN- ING
feature lets you select one of two cardio-intensive training programs, or a Fitness Test.
Allows the user to pre-program a time goal and user weight. Difficulty is determined by the user during the program.
Provides a motivational workout in which the user can climb one of nine famous landmarks.
Advanced programs that offer the user the ability to train in specific HR zones, or perform a Fitness Test.
NOTE: When entering setup data for any program, if the key is not pressed, the system will “auto-advance”
through the prompts.
MANUAL PROGRAM
The MANUAL program allows the user to pre-program a time goal, difficulty LEVEL and user weight. Difficulty LEVEL can be adjusted by the
user during the program.
To operate the MANUAL program:
■ 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.
3. You are prompted to enter a time goal. The default time is 20 minutes, or equal to the time parameter set in Manager/
Maintenance Mode if less than 20 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.
4. You are prompted to enter a difficulty LEVEL.
■ When the desired difficulty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed LEVEL.
5. If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see “Using the Personal Fan” for details).
6. You can adjust the difficulty LEVEL during the program, using either of the following methods:
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20). When the desired level has been entered, press the
key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
■ Press the or key, as desired, to increase or decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
7. You can scroll through the workout data during the program (see “Viewing Workout Data During a Program” for details).
8. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
9. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire.
■ 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.
3. You are prompted to enter a time goal. The StairMill displays a default time of 20 minutes, or equal to the time parameter set
in Manager/Maintenance Mode if less than 20 minutes. You may enter any time from 1 to 99 minutes.
■ Use the keys to enter the desired time goal, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease
the displayed value in 1 minute increments.
■ When your desired time goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
4. You are prompted to enter a difficulty LEVEL.
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20) or press the or key, as desired, to increase or
decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
■ When the desired difficulty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed LEVEL.
5. If desired, you can use the personal cooling fan during your workout (see “Using the Cooling Fan” for details).
6. You can adjust the difficulty LEVEL during the program using either of the following methods:
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20). When the desired difficulty LEVEL has been entered, press
the key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
■ Press the or key, as desired, to increase or decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
7. You can scroll through workout data during the program (see "Viewing Workout Data During a Program” for details).
8. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
9. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire.
■ 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 you correct weight has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
3. You are prompted to enter a time goal. The StairMill displays a default time of 20 minutes, or equal to the time parameter set
in Manager/Maintenance Mode if less than 20 minutes. you may enter any time from 1 to 99 minutes.
■ Use the keys to enter the desired time goal, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease
the displayed value in 1 minute increments.
■ When your desired time goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
4. You are prompted to enter a difficulty LEVEL.
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20) or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or
decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
■ When the desired difficulty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
5. If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see "Using the Personal Fan" for details).
6. You can adjust the difficulty LEVEL during the program, using either of the following methods:
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20). When the desired level has been entered, press the
key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
■ Press press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
7. You can scroll through the workout data during the program ( see "Viewing Workout Data During a Program" for details).
8. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter a pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
9. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the Cooldown cycle (see "Cooldown Cycle" for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire. If you
wish to skip the cooldown cycle, press the key to view your workout summary.
■ Use the keys to enter your current weight; or 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.
3. You are prompted to enter a time goal. The StairMill displays a default time of 20 minutes, or equal to the time parameter set
in Manager/Maintenance Mode if less than 20 minutes. you may enter any time from 1 to 99 minutes.
■ Use the keys to enter the desired time goal, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease
the displayed value in 1 minute increments.
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20) or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or
decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
■ When the desired difficulty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
5. If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see "Using the Personal Fan" for details).
6. You can adjust the difficulty LEVEL during the program, using either of the following methods:
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20). When the desired level has been entered, press the
key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
■ Press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
7. You can scroll through workout data during the program ( see "Viewing Workout Data During a Program" for details).
8. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter a pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
9. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the Cooldown cycle (see "Cooldown Cycle" for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire. If you
wish to skip the Cooldown cycle, press the key to view your workout summary.
■ 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 difficulty LEVEL.
■ When the desired difficulty LEVEL has been entered, press the key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
5. If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see "Using the Personal Fan" for details).
6. You can adjust the difficulty LEVEL during the program, using either of the following methods:
■ Use the keys to enter a difficulty LEVEL (from 1 to 20). When the desired level has been entered, press the
key to confirm the difficulty LEVEL.
■ Press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the difficulty LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
7. You can scroll through workout data during the program ( see "Viewing Workout Data During a Program" for details).
8. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter a pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
9. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the Cooldown cycle (see "Cooldown Cycle" for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire. If you
wish to skip the Cooldown cycle, press the key to view your workout summary.
2. You are prompted to select the desired HR TRAINING program. Press the key to select Interval Heart Rate Control.
3. You are prompted to enter your weight. The StairMill displays a default weight as set in Manager/Maintenance Mode. You may
enter any weight from 1 to 350 pounds (1 to 158 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 StairMill displays a default time of 20 minutes, or equal to the time parameter set
in Manager/Maintenance Mode if less than 20 minutes. You may enter any time from 1 to 99 minutes.
■ When your desired time goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
5. You are prompted to enter your age.
■ Use the keys to enter your age, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed
value in 1 year increments.
■ When your correct age has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
6. You are prompted to enter an upper heart rate limit. The StairMill displays a default upper heart rate limit that is based on 80%
of your theoretical maximum heart rate (220 BPM - age). You may enter any value from 90 to 200 BPM.
■ Use the keys to enter an upper heart rate limit, or press the or key, as desired, to increase or decrease
the heart rate limit in 1 BPM increments.
■ When the desired upper heart rate limit has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
7. You are prompted to enter a lower heart rate limit. The StairMill displays a default lower heart rate limit that is based on 60%
of your theoretical maximum heart rate (220 BPM - age). You may enter any value from 70 BPM to 20 BPM less then the upper
heart rate limit set in step 6.
■ Use the keys to enter a lower heart rate limit, or press the or key, as desired, to increase or decrease the
heart rate limit in 1 BPM increments.
■ When the desired lower heart rate limit has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
8. If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see “Using the Personal Fan” for details).
9. You can scroll through workout data during the program (see “Viewing Workout Data During a Program” for details).
10. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
11. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire.
To operate the CONSTANT HEART RATE Control program:
This heart rate feature is designed to maintain your heart rate at a constant level by controlling the difficulty level and prompting you to
step at a specified speed. Please note that your heart rate may vary above and below your target heart rate during this program.
2. You are prompted to select the desired HR TRAINING program. Press the key to select Constant Heart Rate Control.
3. You are prompted to enter your weight. The StairMill displays a default weight as set in Manager/Maintenance Mode. You may
enter any weight from 1 to 350 pounds (1 to 158 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 StairMill displays a default time of 20 minutes, or equal to the time parameter set
in Manager/Maintenance Mode if less than 20 minutes. You may enter any time from 1 to 99 minutes.
■ Use the keys to enter the desired time goal, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease
the displayed value in 1 minute increments.
■ When your desired time goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
5. You are prompted to enter your age.
■ Use the keys to enter your age, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed
value in 1 year increments.
■ When your correct age has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
6. You are prompted to enter a target heart rate. The StairMill displays a default target heart rate that is based on 70% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate (220 BPM - age). You may enter any value from 70 to 200 BPM.
■ Use the keys to enter your target heart rate, or press the or key, as desired, to increase or decrease the
target heart rate in 1 BPM increments.
FITNESS TEST
The FITNESS TEST program is designed to gradually elevate your heart rate to the upper end of your training range. The program begins
with a three minute warm up cycle. Upon completion of the three minute warm up cycle, your heart rate is read and recorded. Based on
this heart rate level the test progresses to the second stage, which correlates to your heart rate. This stage is one minute long. This
procedure continues until two steady-state heart rates are obtained between 115-150 bpm. Upon completion of the test, your VO2
-1 -1
max is displayed in METS and in mL*kg *min . Based on your VO2 max score, your fitness level is also be displayed.
2. You are prompted to select the desired HR TRAINING program. Press the key to select Fitness Test.
3. You are prompted to enter your weight. The StairMill displays a default weight as set in Manager/Maintenance Mode. You may
enter any weight from 1 to 350 pounds (1 to 158 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 your gender. Press the key for male and the key for female.
■ When your correct gender has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
5. You are prompted to enter your age.
■ Use the keys to enter your age, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed
value in 1 year increments.
■ When your correct age has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.
6. If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see "Using the Personal Fan" for details).
7. You can scroll through workout data during the program (see "Viewing Workout Data During a Program" for details).
8. If you wish to pause the program, stop stepping. The StairMill will enter pause mode and display your workout results for one
entire cycle.
9. When you have reached your workout goal, the StairMill enters the cooldown cycle (see "Cooldown Cycle" for details). If you
wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, stop stepping and allow the Pause timer to expire.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
■ Remove excessive accumulations of dust, dirt, and other substances by using a clean, soft cloth and a non-abrasive liquid cleaner,
such as Formula 409TM or FANTASTIKTM. Wipe down the exterior of the display panel, hand rails, pedals, shrouds and heart rate
grips.
NOTE: DO NOT spray the cleaner directly onto the Display Panel or heart rate grips.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Perform the following services each week:
■ Vacuum the floor under and around the StairMill.
■ Inspect the Display Panel mounting screws for security, and retighten if necessary.
■ Inspect the Display Panel keypads for wear.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
Perform the following services each month, or as needed:
■ Check that the steps and shrouds are secure.
■ Check the hand rails for looseness. Tighten screws as necessary.
■ Check for smooth and quiet operation of all moving parts.
MANAGER MODE
The Manager Mode lets you query and modify the basic settings of your StairMill. To enter Manager Mode:
Upper and Lower Data Information Window SCROLL Keys: Display the next and previous parameters, respective-
ly.
Increase and Decrease LEVEL Keys: Adjust the value of the displayed parameter up and down, respectively, in incre-
ments of 1 unit. These keys do not save the new value - see OK Key below.
Numeric Keypad: Allows you to enter specific values for numeric parameters. These keys do not save the new value
- see OK Key below.
NOTE: To exit Manager Mode without saving any values or settings, press the QUICK START key.
The items that you may display and change with the previous keys are:
MAINTENANCE MODE
Your Service Representative may need to check accumulated data about the past usage of your Star Trac E-SM StairMill, test its
display controls, or investigate error messages. For these reasons, your Stepper is equipped with a Maintenance Mode. The
Maintenance Mode includes all of the items available through Manager Mode, plus additional items for Service and Diagnostic use. To
enter Maintenance Mode:
Upper and Lower Data Information Window SCROLL Keys: Display the next and previous parameters, respective-
ly. Keys will repeat if held.
Increase and Decrease LEVEL Keys: Adjust the value of the displayed parameter up and down, respectively, in incre-
ments of 1 unit. These keys do not save the new value - see OK Key below.
Numeric Keypad: Allows you to enter specific values for numeric parameters. These keys do not save the new value
- see OK Key below.
OK Key: Updates (saves) the values of all parameters in non-volatile memory, and exits Maintenance Mode.
NOTE: To exit Maintenance Mode without saving any values or settings, press the QUICK START key.
The items that you may display and change with the previous keys are:
SERVICE MESSAGES
The following messages are displayed if the associated problem is detected during self-test.
■ Key Down - One or more keys on the display panel are stuck in the “on” position. This can occur if a user presses keys before
the system is turned on, or if a key is held down for more than 10 seconds. Call Star Trac Product Support for assistance if the
Key Down message continues to display.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This section provides regulatory and safety information pertaining to the Star Trac E-SM StairMill
EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS
This product has been tested to the following standards:
■ EN 60335-1:1995 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1: General requirements
■ EN 61000-6-1:2001 EMC Generic standards - Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
■ EN 61000-6-3:2001 EMC Generic standards - Emissions standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
■ EN 957-1 Safety of Machinery