BH FITNESS X3 ELLIPTICAL User manual

X3 ELLIPTICAL OWNER�S MANUAL
BH FITNESS
20155 Ellipse, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Phone: [phone] (USA & Canada)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bhnorthamerica.com and www.bhfitness.com
Issued: 21 August 2008 (v1)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................................................3
ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................................5
HEART RATE CALCULATION ......................................................................................16
CONSOLE OPERATION ...............................................................................................17
Buttons .................................................................................................................19
Modes .................................................................................................................21
Programs ..............................................................................................................22
Manual Program, CP.1.................................................................................23
Custom, CP.8...............................................................................................25
CP.1-CP.7 ....................................................................................................26
HRC.1-HRC.3, (PROGRAMS 9-11) ...........................................................27
Appearance of Program Displays .........................................................................29
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................35

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
User Safety
1. Users should pass a full medical examination before they begin an exercise program. Work at the
recommended exercise level. Do not over exert yourself. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop
exercising immediately and consult your doctor.
2. Before exercising calculate your maximum heart rate using the formula on page 15.
3. Do warm up stretching exercises before using the unit.
4. Verify that all of the parts are attached and that the nuts, bolts, pedals and bar are correctly tightened
before use. Verify that there are not any cracks or sharp edges.
5. Do not wear loose clothing or high heels. Tie up shoe laces.
6. The maximum user weight is 300 pounds (136 Kg).
7. Keep hands away from moving parts.
8. Supervise children, invalids or disabled persons at all times. Children are curious and vulnerable to
accidents. Do not use the unit as a toy. Disabled people should not use the exercise equipment
without the assistance of a qualified person or doctor. Keep pets away from unit.
9. The owner is responsible for explaining safety instructions to each user.
10. The unit can only be used by one person at a time.
Unit Safety
1. For safety, maintain a minimum clearance around the unit. Maintain 18 inches on the front and on
each side of the unit plus 24 inches at the rear of the unit.
2. Install and use the unit on a flat, stable surface, with some type of protection for the floor or carpet.
Do not place it alongside walls or furniture. Check the unit before each use.
3. Please read all of the instructions before assembling or using this unit.
4. To reduce the dangers and risk of electric shock always unplug the unit from its electrical power
immediately after using, before cleaning, opening, disassembling or doing maintenance.
5. Do not place sharp objects near the exercise equipment.
6. Do not use the exercise equipment if it is not working correctly.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or inflicting the harm of a burn:
7. The unit should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug the unit from the electrical power
before leaving the room, when unused and before adding or removing parts.
8. Do not operate the unit under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire,
electric shock, injury to persons or inflict the harm of a burn.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended by the
manufacturer.
10. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged electrical cord or plug. Do not operate this unit if it is not
working properly. Do not operate this unit if it has been dropped or damaged. Do not operate this unit
if it has been immersed into water. Return the unit to a service center for examination and repair.
11. Do not pull or carry the unit by the electrical cord. Do not use the cord as a handle.
12. Keep the electrical cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Never operate the unit when the air openings are blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and
the like.
14. Do not drop or insert any objects into any openings.
15. Do not use outdoors or near water.
16. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
Adapter Safety
The Adapter may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit only one way
into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet, then reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit then contact a qualified Electrician to install the correct outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Please save these instructions.

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ASSEMBLY
ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY
1. Main Frame 1
41. U
pp
er Frame Cove
r
1
45. U
p
ri
g
ht 1
46. Protectin
g
Cove
r
2
56. Front Stabilize
r
1
63. Rear Stabilize
r
1
70. Left Rocke
r
1
71. Ri
g
ht Rocke
r
1
111. Left Pedal
A
ssembl
y
1
112. Ri
g
ht Pedal
A
ssembl
y
1
131. Left Handrail 1
132. Ri
g
ht Handrail 1
138. Com
p
ute
r
1
141. Bottle 1
142. Bottle Holde
r
1
143. Bolt Cove
r
4
144. Pedal 2
145. Transforme
r
1
172. Lubricant 1
182. Rear Stabilizer Cover 1

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ASSEMBLY
ITEM # FASTENER DESCRIPTION QTY
18. Wave Washer Ø29 x Ø21 x 0.35t 2
43. Truss Philips Screw M4 x 12 2
84. Wave Washer Ø17.5 x Ø26 x 0.3t 2
115. Nylon Nut M12 2
116. Bolt M12 X 35 2
146. Allen Bolt M8 x 20 4
147. Washer Ø22 x Ø9 x 2t 2
148. Spring Washer M8 x 2.0t (Black) 11
151. Washer Ø25 x Ø9 x 2.0t 2
152. Truss Hex Screw M8 x 15 7
154. Arc Washer (Black) 7
155. Screw M10 x 95 2
156. Acorn Nut M10 4
157. Spring Washer M10 x 3.0t 8
158. Washer Ø20 x Ø10.2 x 3t 8
159. Bolt M8 x 50 4
160. Spring Washer M8 x 2.0t 4
161. Arc Washer Nickel-printed 4
162. Acorn Nut M8 4
163. Hex Bolt M10x85 4
167. Round Head Philips Screw M6 x 12 6
168. Screwdriver 1
169. Lug Open Spanner Wrench (13 & 17 Ends) 1
170. Hex Wrench 6mm 1
171. Hex Wrench 8mm 1
173. Lug Spanner Wrench (19 Ends ) 1
180. Double Open Wrench (10 & 13 Ends) 1

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Fasteners

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ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble the front stabilizer (56) to the main frame (1) with bolt (155), washers (157, 158)
and acorn nut (156).

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ASSEMBLY
2. Assemble the rear stabilizer (63) to the frame (1) with bolts (163), washers (157,158) and
acorn nuts (156). Only hand-tighten the bolts until the next step.
3. A. Fasten the rear stabilizer (63) and frame (1) with washers (158, 157) and bolts (163).
3. B. Tighten the bolts & nuts in Step 2.
3. C. Apply lubricant (172) to the upper mating surface of both rear stabilizers (63) rails.
Apply lubricant (172) to
upper surface of rails.

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ASSEMBLY
4. Lift up the upper frame cover (41) on the upright (45). Connect upper control wire (51) with
middle control wire (31). Fasten the uprights to frame (1) with washers (154, 148) and bolts
(152).
5. Connect the upper control wire (51) and computer (138) wire. Connect the hand pulse wires
(52) and computer wires. Then secure the computer on the upright (45) with screws (140).
Insert the book shelf iron string (183) into computer.