Merit 715E User manual

ELLIPTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR MODELS:
715E
725E

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CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Merit Fitness elliptical!
Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an Merit Fitness elliptical
can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics
and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster. Because we're committed to
designing fitness equipment from the inside out, we use only the highest quality components. It's a
commitment we back with one of the strongest frame-to-brake warranty packages in the industry.
You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort, the best reliability and the highest quality
in its class.
Merit Fitness delivers.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Precautions
Assembly
Before You Begin
Elliptical Operation
Conditioning Guidelines
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Limited Warranty
CONTACT INFORMATION
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this elliptical. It is the
responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of all warnings
and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer Tech Support at the
number listed on the back panel of this manual.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the elliptical than 10 feet.
At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the elliptical.
Children over the age of 12 should not use the elliptical without adult supervision.
It is essential that your elliptical is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your elliptical has been
exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the elliptical is
warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:
• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and
consult your physician before continuing.
• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not sprint above 80 rpms on this machine.
• To maintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or
dismounting the machine.
• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the elliptical.
• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
• Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.
• Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp
cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)
• This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 (715E) / 275 (725E) pounds. Failure
to comply will void the warranty.
• This elliptical is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this elliptical in any commercial, rental, school
or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Do not use elliptical in garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply
may void the warranty.
• Use the elliptical only as described in this manual.

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IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical that special attention must be paid. It is
very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened.
If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical could have frame parts that are not
tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the elliptical, the
assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.
UNPACKING
Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recommended
that you place a protective covering on your floor. Note: It is recommended that you apply grease to the
threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise. Also, during each
assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely
tightening any ONE bolt.
NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium
bike grease, is recommended.
Before proceeding, find your elliptical’s serial number
located on the console mast bracket and enter it in
the space provided below. Also locate the model name
which is located on the console mast.
ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND
MODEL NAME IN THE BOxES BELOW:
SERIAL NUMBER:
MODEL NAME:
* Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service.
* Also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card.
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TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED
c Phillips Screwdriver
c 5mm Allen Wrench
c 5mm T Wrench
c 13/17mm Flat Wrench
c 1 Console
c 1 Console Mast
c 1 Front Stabilizer Tube
c 2 Upper Handlebars
c 2 Lower Handlebars
c 2 Lower Link Arms
c 2 Pivoting Foot Pads
c 1 Top Cap
c 2 AA Batteries (715E)
c 1 Power Supply (725E)
c 2 Handlebar Covers
c 1 Top Cap Grommet
c 4 Hardware Bags
c 2 Front Stabilizer Caps
c 2 Wheel Covers
c Manual Resistance Knob (715E Only)
c 1 Guide Rail Set
If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support.
Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.
CONSOLE (725E SHOWN)
UPPER HANDLEBAR
MAIN FRAME
LOWER HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINK ARM
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
GRIP PULSE (725E ONLY)
CONSOLE MAST
PIVOTING FOOT PAD
PEDAL ARM
HANDLEBAR COVER
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER
TOP CAP GROMMET
TOP CAP
GUIDE RAIL SETROLLER WHEEL COVER
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A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.
B) Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A) and 2 WASHERS (B).
C) Attach the GUIDERAIL SET to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (C) and 2 WASHERS (B) from the front. Then,
finish securing the GUIDERAIL SET to the MAIN FRAME by inserting 2 BOLTS (D) and 2 WASHERS (B) from
above and secure to 2 NUTS (E) from below.
BOLT (C)
70 mm
Qty: 2
WASHER (B)
16 mm
Qty: 6
BOLT (D)
50 mm
Qty: 2
NUT (E)
Qty: 2
BOLT (A)
20 mm
Qty: 2
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :
NUTS (E)
BOLTS (D)
GUIDERAIL SET WASHER (B)
BOLT (C)
WASHER (B)
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
WASHERS (B)
BOLTS (A)
MAIN FRAME
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ASSEMBLY STEP 2
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.
B) Slide the TOP CAP over bottom of the CONSOLE MAST. Attach the CONSOLE WIRES to the pre-attached
routing wire. Carefully pull CONSOLE WIRES through the CONSOLE MAST. Discard wire when finished.
C) Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 1 BOLT (F), 1 SPRING WASHER (G) and 1 WASHER (B)
from the front and 2 BOLTS (H), 2WASHERS (B) and 2 NUTS (E) from the side.
D) Wrap CONSOLE MAST BOOT around CONSOLE MAST and slide onto TOP CAP.
E) Attach WATER BOTTLE CAGE using PRE ATTACHED SCREWS.
BOLT (F)
15 mm
Qty: 1
BOLT (H)
55 mm
Qty: 2
SPRING WASHER (G)
Qty: 1
WASHER (B)
16 mm
Qty: 3
NUT (E)
Qty: 2
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :
NUTS (E)
WASHER (B)
BOLT (F)
SPRING WASHER (G)
TOP CAP
WASHERS (B)
TOP CAP GROMMET
BOLTS (H)
MAIN FRAME
TOP CAP
CONSOLE MAST
PRE ATTACHED SCREWS
WATER BOTTLE CAGE
TOP CAP GROMMET
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3
PRE-ATTACHED
BOLTS AND WASHERS
LOWER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
SET SCREWS
UPPER HANDLEBAR
WAVY WASHER
After handlebars are assembled they will rotate freely – be cautious. Until the
machine is fully assembled, do not grab the handlebars for support.
NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed.
A) Remove PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHERS from CONSOLE MAST.
B) Slide LOWER HANDLEBARS onto CONSOLE MAST and attach by re-inserting PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHERS.
C) Remove PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS from UPPER HANDLEBARS.
D) Slide UPPER HANDLEBARS onto LOWER HANDLEBARS. Secure UPPER HANDLEBARS to LOWER HANDLEBARS
using PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS.
HANDLEBAR
COVERS
E) Snap the front and back HANDLEBAR COVERS together onto the UPPER HANDLE BARS. Note the position of
the snap tabs on the covers before snapping into position.
F) Repeat on other side.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3 (CONTINUED)
After handlebars are assembled they will rotate freely – be cautious. Until the
machine is fully assembled, do not grab the handlebars for support.
RESISTANCE
KNOB
TENSION WIRE
RESISTANCE
KNOB BRACKET
TENSION
CABLE
PRE-INSTALLED
BOLT & WASHER
TOP KEY HOLE
BOTTOM KEY HOLE
NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed.
G) Pull TENSION CABLE out from square hole in console mast.
H) Turn RESISTANCE KNOB to highest resistance setting. Place the TENSION WIRE into the BOTTOM KEY
HOLE on the RESISTANCE KNOB BRACKET.
I) While holding the RESISTANCE KNOB BRACKET, pull the RESISTANCE KNOB up to slide it into the TOP KEY
HOLE position on the RESISTANCE KNOB BRACKET.
J) Once the TENSION WIRE is in position, turn the RESISTANCE KNOB to the lowest resistance setting.
K) Slide RESISTANCE KNOB & BRACKET into the CONSOLE MAST and attach using PRE-INSTALLED
BOLT & WASHER.
STEPS G-K (715E ONLY)
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LOWER LINK
ARM
PEDAL ARM
BRACKET
PEDAL ARM BRACKET
PRE-ATTACHED WASHER
PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS
Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 (725E ONLY).
Attach FOOTPAD to LOWER LINK ARM using 3 BOLTS (L) (725E ONLY).
Remove PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS, BRACKET AND WASHER from LOWER LINK ARM.
Insert LOWER LINK ARM into PEDAL ARM BRACKET.
Secure LOWER LINK ARM to PEDAL ARM by re-inserting PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS, BRACKET and WASHERS.
Repeat on other side.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
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BOLT (L)
8 mm
Qty: 6
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 CONTENTS (725 E ONLY) :
LOWER LINK ARM
BOLTS (L)
FOOTPAD
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LOWER HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINK ARM
NUT (E)
SPACER (J)
BOLT (I)
TEFLON WASHER (K)
A ) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5.
B) Align LOWER HANDLEBAR with LOWER LINK ARM.
CAUTION: Be careful to keep the LOWER HANDLEBAR aligned with guide rail. Do not twist it to the left or
right while positioning it on the LOWER LINK ARM.
C) Slide SPACER (J) and 2 TEFLON WASHERS (K) through the LOWER LINK ARM.
D) Insert BOLT (I) into outside end of LOWER LINK ARM to secure LOWER HANDLEBAR.
E) Insert NUT (E) on the inside of LOWER LINK ARM
F) Repeat on other side.
SPACER (J)
Qty: 2
NUT (E)
Qty: 2
BOLT (I)
50 mm
Qty: 2
TEFLON WASHER (K)
28.4 mm
Qty: 4
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ASSEMBLY STEP 6
NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this
step. All hardware is pre-installed.
A) Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the
CONSOLE wires .
B) Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires
into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching
the CONSOLE.
C) Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST
using the 4 PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS
(screws will have to be removed from
the console first).
DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
YOU’RE FINISHED!
PRE-ATTACHED
SCREWS
CONSOLE
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations On choosing your elliptical! You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an
exercise program! Your elliptical is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals.
Regular use of your elliptical can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new
elliptical will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising.
Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you
use your elliptical in the comfort of your home. This guide provides you with
basic information for using and enjoying your new machine.
LOCATION OF THE ELLIPTICAL
Place the elliptical on a level surface. There should be 6 feet of clearance
behind the elliptical, 3 feet on each side and one foot in front for the power
cord (See diagram to the right). Do not place the elliptical in any area that
will block any vent or air openings. The elliptical should not be located in a
garage, covered patio, near water or outdoors.
3 feet
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POWER
Your 725E elliptical is powered by a power supply. The power must be plugged into the power jack, which is
located in the front of the 725E near the STABILIZER TUBE. Some ellipticals also have an on/off switch located
on the back of the console. The 715E is powered by two AA batteries, which are included with the unit.
Do not operate the elliptical if the power cord or plug is damaged.
If the elliptical appears to not be working properly, do not use the elliptical.
MOVING
Your elliptical has a pair of transport wheels built
into the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE. To move, first
remove the power supply and firmly grasp the
CONSOLE MAST, carefully tilt and roll.
Our ellipticals are well built and heavy, weighing up to 200 lbs! Use care and
additional help if necessary when moving.
FOOT POSITIONING
Your elliptical offers a variety of foot positions. Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad
increases your step height, which will create a feel similar to a step machine. Placing your foot toward the back
of the foot pad decreases your step height and creates more of a gliding feel, similar to a smooth walk or run.
Your elliptical also allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to offer a variation to your workout and to
focus on other major leg muscle groups such as your hamstrings and calves.
ELLIPTICAL OPERATION
ADJUSTABLE INCLINE FEATURE
The 725E has a 2-level adjustable incline feature, which adds
variety to your workouts. To adjust the incline up or down,
stand on the side of the elliptical and place your hand firmly
on the top of the shroud (as shown). With your other hand,
carefully lift up on the ADJUSTMENT BAR, lifting and guiding
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OPERATION
TIME
HEART
R AT E
CALORIES
RPM
DISTANCELEVEL
CALORIE ZONE
Push CONVERT to see food you’ve burned off.
CHANGE
DISPLAY
START
S T O P
H O L D T O
RESET
CONVERT
715E
THUMB
PULSE
BE F
A D
C
Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed.
MONITOR DISPLAY: Displays time, RPM, level, distance and heart rate.
CALORIE DISPLAY: Displays calorie conversion information.
START/STOP: Press to start/pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the console.
CHANGE DISPLAY: Press to change key workout information.
CONVERT KEY: Press to view calories burned from 5 possible food types or view total calories burned.
THUMB PULSE: Placing your thumb on the THUMB PULSE sensor will display your heart rate in the
MONITOR DISPLAY window.
A
B
C
D
E
F
715E CONSOLE DISPLAY
715E CONSOLE OPERATION
Turn on elliptical by pressing any key.
Press START/STOP to begin working out.
Press START/STOP to pause workout.
Turn MANUAL RESISTANCE KNOB to adjust resistance level.
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725E CONSOLE DISPLAY
TIME
DISTANCE
CALORIES
RPM
PULSE
WATTS
BEEP
ON / OFF
PROGRAM
SELECT
ENTER
MODE
START
S T O P
LEVEL
1~10
725E
PROGRAMS
MANUAL
1ROLLING
3WEIGHT LOSS
4
FAT
BLAST
5CARDIO
BURN
6RANDOM
8
TEMPO
7
INTERVALS
2
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed.
MONITOR DISPLAY: RPM, Time, Pulse, Distance, Watts, Calories, Program Profiles.
START/STOP: Press to start/pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the elliptical.
ENTER/MODE: Used to enter information during the workout and to scroll through the workout displays.
If held for 5 seconds, information will automatically scroll.
PROGRAM SELECT: Used to select your program.
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS: Used to adjust resistance level and time.
BEEP ON/OFF: Used to turn on/off console beep.
READING RACK: Holds reading material.
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PROGRAM PROFILES
QUICK START
SELECTING PROGRAMS
P1: MANUAL
Allows you to adjust the resistance level to your preference, without a preset program.
P2: INTERVALS
Improves your strength, speed and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels through-out your
workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
P3: ROLLING
Creates the feeling of moving up and down hills by gradually increasing and decreasing the resistance.
P4: WEIGHT LOSS
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering the resistance level, while keeping you in your fat burning zone.
P5: FAT BLAST
Gradually increases resistance to get your body into the optimal workout zone.
P6: CARDIO BURN
High intensity program that promotes Carbohydrate burn and taxes the Cardiovascular system.
P7: TEMPO
Gradually increases resistance to build stamina and increase endurance.
P8: RANDOM
A challenging workout that keeps you guessing with random resistance levels.
Select a program using the PROGRAM SELECT key and press ENTER.
Set TIME using the ARROW KEYS.
Press START to begin.
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Plug in elliptical.
Press START button and begin exercising.
Program will automatically default to MANUAL (P1), the time will count up from 0:00, and the resistance
will default to level 1.
The resistance level can be adjusted during the workout.
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HANDLEBARS
Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart
rate to register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping
the pulse handlebars, do not grip tightly. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip
pulse handlebars. Make sure to clean the pulse sensors to ensure proper contact can be maintained.
HEART RATE
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN ExERCISE PROGRAM.
HOW OFTEN? (Frequency of Workouts)
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain
cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with
more frequent exercise. Whether it’s 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make
exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific
time of day to exercise. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning before breakfast, during lunch hour or while
watching the evening news. What’s more important is that it’s a time that allows you to keep a schedule, and a
time when you won’t be interrupted. To be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a priority in
your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
HOW LONG? (Duration of Workouts)
For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 60 minutes per session.
But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If you’ve been sedentary during the past year, it may
be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust
to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to
be most effective. A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results.
HOW HARD? (Intensity of Workouts)
How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your machine to prepare for a 5K workout,
you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long
term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to
be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring your heart rate
(using the grip pulse handlebars), and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is simpler
than it sounds!).
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT: The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device. While heart rate grips can
provide a relative estimation of your actual heart rate, they should not be relied on when accurate readings are
necessary. Some people, including those in a cardiac rehab program, may benefit from using an alternate heart
rate monitoring system like a chest or wrist strap. Various factors, including movement of the user, may affect
the accuracy of your heart rate reading. The heart rate reading is intended only as an exercise aid in determining
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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART
100%
75%
60%
BEATS PER MINUTE
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
AGE
TARGET ZONE
120 117 114 111 108 105 102 99 97 93
150 146 143 139 135 131 128 124 120 116
What is Target Heart Rate Zone?
Target Heart Rate Zone tells you
the number of times per minute
your heart needs to beat to
achieve a desired workout effect.
It is represented as a percentage
of the maximum number of times
your heart can beat per minute.
Target Zone will vary for each
individual, depending on age,
current level of conditioning,
and personal fitness goals. The
American Heart Association
recommends working-out at a
Target Heart Rate Zone of between
60% and 75% of your maximum
heart rate. A beginner will want to
workout in the 60% range while
a more experienced exerciser will
want to workout in the 70-75%
range. See chart for reference.
ExAMPLE:
For a 42-year-old user: Find age along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow age column up to
the target zone bar. Results: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum
Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN ExERCISE PROGRAM.
PERCEIVED ExERTION LEVEL
A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you
are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb
is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down.
Always be aware of these warning signs of overexertion.