Hotel Fitness Hotel Fitness Xt9800-e Elliptical User manual

USERʼS ANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNIN DECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBE IN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUP RADETHECONSOLE .........................................................10
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................11
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTIN ...................................................28
EXERCISE UIDELINES ...................................................................29
PARTLIST ..............................................................................31
EXPLODEDDRAWIN ....................................................................33
HOWTOCONTACTCUSTOMERCARE ...............................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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I PORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. Hotel
Fitness and Free otion Fitness assume no responsibility for personal injury or property damage
sustained by or through the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to
ensure that all users of the elliptical are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not place the elliptical in a
garage or covered patio or near water.
5. Place the elliptical on a level surface. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage,
place a mat beneath the elliptical. ake sure
that there is at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance
in the front and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft.
(0.6 m) on each side.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
8. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 350 lbs. (159 kg).
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could
become caught on the elliptical. Always
wear athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical.
11. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
13. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
14. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experi-
ence pain while exercising, stop
immediately and cool down.
15. Do not modify the power adapter or use an
adapter to connect the power adapter to an
improper receptacle. Keep the power
adapter away from heated surfaces. Do not
use an extension cord.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
*Water bottle is not included
Handlebar
Handle
Thank you for selecting the new HOTEL FITNESS®
HF-XT9800-E elliptical. The HF-XT9800-E elliptical
provides an impressive selection of features designed
to help you achieve your fitness goals.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical. If you have questions after
reading this manual, please see the back cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product num-
ber and serial number before contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number
are shown on the front cover this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

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M6 x 20mm
Screw (68)–4
M6 x 13mm
Screw (84)–2
M8 x 20mm
Screw (60)–8
M4 x 15mm
Screw (52)–4
M8 x 32mm
Screw (63)–2
M8 x 60mm
Screw (88)–2
M8 x 40mm Bolt
(65)–4
M8 Locknut
(54)–2
M8 Acorn
Nut (99)–4
ASSE BLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following
the key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if
it has been preassembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

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2. Attach the Right Handlebar Leg (32) to the Right
Pedal Arm (28) with an M8 x 32mm Screw (63)
and an M8 Locknut (54). Do not overtighten
the Locknut; the Right Pedal Arm must pivot
easily.
Attach the Left Handlebar Leg (not shown) to
the Left Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
63
32
28
54
2
1
60
60
2
1
39
Avoid pinching
the wires
1.
Orient the Shield Cover (39) and the Upright (2)
as shown. Slide the Shield Cover upward onto
the Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the frame wires (A). Next, pull the upper end
of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright. Tip: To prevent the frame wires from
falling into the Upright, secure the frame
wires with the wire tie.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four M8 x
20mm Screws (60). Tip: Start all the Screws
before tightening any of them.
Then, slide the Shield Cover (39) downward to
the bottom of the Upright (2).
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (19) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 15mm Screws (52).
52
19
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
A
A
Wire Tie
Wire Tie

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3
68
68
84
1
8
3. Identify the Right Frame Cover (8), and orient it
as shown.
Attach the Right Frame Cover (8) to the Frame
(1) with two M6 x 20mm Screws (68) and an M6
x13mm Screw (84).
Attach the Left Frame Cover (not shown) in
the same way.
4. While a second person holds the Console (6)
near the Upright (2), connect the wires on the
Console to the frame wires (A). Insert the
excess wire downward into the Upright.
Note: Some of the wires are for the optional
Workout TV (see page 10).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (6) to the Upright (2) with four M8 x
20mm Screws (60).
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60
60
6
2
Avoid pinching
the wires
A

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6
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6. Attach the Rear Stabilizer Cover (5) to the
Stabilizer Bracket (86) with two M8 x 60mm
Screws (88).
Attach the Stabilizer Block (90) to the Stabilizer
Bracket (86) with two M4 x 15mm Screws (52).
65
35
32
99
88
86
52
52
90
88
5. Identify the Right Handlebar (35), which is
marked with an “R” sticker.
Attach the Right Handlebar (35) to the Right
Handlebar Leg (32) with two M8 x 40mm Bolts
(65) and two M8 Acorn Nuts (99). First, tighten
the Bolts completely into the Right
Handlebar and the Right Handlebar Leg.
Using the hex key, hold the Bolts firmly
against the Right Handlebar and then tighten
the Acorn Nuts onto the ends of the Bolts.
Attach the Left Handlebar (not shown) to the
Left Handlebar Leg (not shown) in the same
way.
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10
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8. ake sure that all parts of the elliptical are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left over
after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
7. Remove the adhesive backing from the Rear
Stabilizer Overlay (10) and from the Rear
Stabilizer Cover (5).
Press the Rear Stabilizer Overlay (10) onto the
Track Frame (3) and the Rear Stabilizer Cover
(5).

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The elliptical has been preconfigured to operate with a Basic console and a Workout TV console (see the draw-
ings below). To learn about the features of the Basic console, see page 13. To learn about the features of the
Workout TV console, see the userʼs manual included with the Workout TV console.
To upgrade your console and expand the capabilities of the elliptical whenever you choose, please see
the back cover of this manual.
Basic
Console
HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE
Workout TV
Console