Nautilus EV7.16 User manual

Model: EV716 & EV718
P/N: 000-3603 Rev D (5/05/2007)
Assembly Manual
Pro Series Elliptical
EV718 model
EV716 model

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iMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTiONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The following definition applies to the word “Warning” found throughout this guide:
Read All Instructions
1. Read, understand and carefully follow all warnings, instructions and procedures in this manual. Failure to do so can produce a
serious electrical shock hazard or other serious injury.
2. Due to the elliptical trainer’s size and weight, the unit requires (2) people to move and assemble.
3. Carefully unpack the machine.
4. Connect the AC power cord to a properly grounded AC wall outlet.
5. After the elliptical is assembled, read through your Owner’s Manual for complete safety information,installation requirements
and operating instructions, electrical shock hazard or other serious injury.
Failure to follow the conditions set forth below shall limit, to the extent allowed by law, Nautilus, Inc. responsibility for the safety,
reliability, and performance of this equipment.
• The operator manual must be read in full by each owner and trainer before the product is first used. Each user must be instructed
in the proper use of the elliptical and its accessories.
• The equipment must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
• Only Nautilus-trained or Nautilus-authorized personnel should carry out assembly operations, extensions, readjustments,
modifications, or repairs.
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HARDWARE
Required Assembly Tools
• Torque Wrench
• 10 mm Allen Wrench
• 13 mm Box Wrench
• 19mm Socket
• 6 mm Allen Wrench
• Adjustable Wrench
• 17mm Socket
• 8 mm Allen Wrench
• Long and short #2 Phillips Screw Drivers
• 3/8” drive ratchet with 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm hex bit sockets will speed the assembly
process greatly.
Hardware Contents
Item Number Item Description Quantity
120mm Allen Head Bolt 4
21/2” Spring Washer 4
615mm Phillips Head Screw 36
10 70mm Hex Head Bolt 2
11 8mm Washer 4
12 M8Locking Nut 2
14 M10 x 65mm Allen Head Bolt 6
15 M10 Washer 12
16 M10 Locking Nut 6
17 M12 x 70mm Allen Head Bolt 8
18 M12 Spring Washer 8
19 M12 x 100mm Allen Head Bolt 4
21 M12 Locking Nut 6
25 M12 x 90mm Allen Head Bolt 2
28 M8 x 40mm Allen Head Bolt 4
30 30mm Phillips Head Screw 6
34 10mm Phillips Head Screw 13
37 15mm Machine Screw 2
39 35mm Pan Head Bolt 6
42 M8 Spring Washer 4

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REFERENCE CHART
Actual Size Hardware Reference Chart
#17 M12 x 70mm Allen Head Bolt
#1 20mm Allen Head Bolt
#2 1/2” Spring Washer
#6 15mm Phillips Head Screw
#10 70mm Hex Head Bolt
#11 8mm Washer
#12 M8 Locking Nut #34 10mm Phillips Head Screw
#30 30mm Phillips Head Screw
#28 M8 x 40mm Allen Head Bolt
#18 M12 Spring Washer
#21 M12 Locking Nut
#42 M8 Spring Washer

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REFERENCE CHART
Actual Size Hardware Reference Chart
#39 35mm Pan Head Bolt
#14 M10 x 65mm Allen Head Bolt
#15 M10 Washer
#16 M10 Locking Nut
#25 M12 x 90mm Allen Head Bolt
#37 15mm Machine Screw
#19 M12 x 100mm Allen Head Bolt

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.AUTILUS¸%6%64ORQUE3ETTINGS
When assembling the EV716 and EV718, please reference and use the torque settings on this page.
You must use the correct torque settings to ensure proper assembly and safe usage.
600 kg•cm
200 kg•cm
600 kg•cm
500 kg•cm 500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
Front View
TORQUE SPECiFiCATiONS
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YOU REFERENCE AND USE THE TORQUE SETTINGS LISTED IN
THE ASSEMBLY STEPS. COMPLETE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS,
INCLUDING PRE-ASSEMBLED SETTINGS, ARE LISTED BLEOW.
Nautilus® EV716/EV718 Torque Settings

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TORQUE SPECiFiCATiONS
.AUTILUS¸%6%64ORQUE3ETTINGS
When assembling the EV716 and EV718, please reference and use the torque settings on this page.
You must use the correct torque settings to ensure proper assembly and safe usage.
600 kg•cm
200 kg•cm
600 kg•cm
500 kg•cm 500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
500 kg•cm
Rear View
Nautilus® EV716/EV718 Torque Settings
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THE ASSEMBLY STEPS. COMPLETE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS,
INCLUDING PRE-ASSEMBLED SETTINGS, ARE LISTED BLEOW.

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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 1: Removing Packing & Shipping Materials
1-1 Use box knive to cut the plastic strapping and remove.
1-2 Remove the box lid and the styrofoam containing the unit covers (Figures 1 & 2).
1-3 Remove the outer box cover (Figure 3).
1-4 Use box knive to cut the shrink wrap on the left side of the unit and remove Console box (set aside). Continue
to remove the shrink wrap and the corner supports (Figure 4).
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
Console Box

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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
1-5 Cut tape holding styrofoam together and remove the side foot pedal box (Figure 5)
1-6 Gently angle styrofoam downward and remove (pull down & outwards) from around pod assembly and swing
arm (Figure 6).
1-7 Remove the side pod assembly (Figures 7 & 8).
1- 8 Repeat Steps 1-5 through 1-7 on the other side.
1- 9 Remove any remaining plastic on base unit.
Step 1: Removing Elliptical from Packing/Shipping Materials
Figure 7
Figure 6
Figure 6
Figure 5
Foot Pedal Box

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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
2-1 Use (4) 20mm Allen Bolts (Ref #1) and (4) 1/2” Spring Washers (Ref #2) to attach the rear frame (#3) to the
Base Unit (#4).
NOTE: Tighten bolts in a criss-cross pattern
2-2 Attach the plastic Flange Cover (#5) to the Rear Frame (#3) using (2) 15mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #6).
NOTE: (Ref #) refers to the Hardward Reference Chart on pages 5 & 6.
Tip: Tilt the Base unit forward, about an inch, while inserting the Allen Bolts
Base Unit
Rear Frame
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT, MOVE OR
TILT THE ELLIPTICAL MACHINE WITHOUT
HELP.
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1-10 With the assistance of another person lift base unit from box and set aside.
1-11 Cut strapping on Box 2.
1-12 Remove lid from top of box and set aside. Proceed to assembly instructions.
Step 2: Attach Rear Frame

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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 3: Attach Side Rails
3-1 Unthread lockout knob (#8), remove (2) phillips head screws (#6), linkage cover (#7) and set aside.
3-2 Use (2) 70mm Hex Head Bolts (Ref #10), (4) M8 Washers (Ref #11) and (2) M8 Locking Nuts (Ref #12) to
attach the left and right Side Rails (#9) to the Base Unit (#4). Leave hardware only hand-tight.
NOTE: Take care not to drop parts into the shroud, as you will have to disassemble the entire shroud to
remove the dropped parts.
Base Unit
Linkage Cover
Side Rails
Base Unit

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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 4: Attach Support Uprights to Side Rails
4-1 Use (6) M10 x 65mm Allen Head Bolts (Ref #14), (12) M10 Washers (Ref #15), and (6) M10 Locking Nuts
(Ref #16) to attach the Left and right Support Uprights (#13) to the Left and Right Side Rails (#9). Leave
hardware only hand-tight.
4-2 Use (8) M12 x 70mm Allen Head Bolts (Ref #13) to the Rear Frame (#3). Tighten (6) M10 x 65mm Allen Head
bolts from Step 4-1 used to attach the Left and right Support Uprights (#13) to the Left and Right Side Rails
(#9) to 36 FT/LBS (500 KG/CM). Secure remaining hardware from Step 2 and Step 3.
Base Unit
Side Rails
Rear Frame
Support Upright
Step 4-1
Step 4-2
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BOLT #14 MUST BE TIGHTENED TO 36 FT/LBS (500 KG/CM)
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEP.

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Step 5: Attach Linkage Cover
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
5-1 Use (2) 15mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #6) to attach the Linkage Cover (#7) to the Base Unit (#4).
Reattach the Lockout Knob (#8).
Base Unit
Linkage Cover
Swing Arm
Side Rail
6-1 Cut wire ties from the top of the swing arm prior to using (2) M12 x 100mm Allen Head Bolts (Ref #19) and
(2) M12 Locking Nuts (ref #21) to attach the Left and Right Swing Arms (#20) to the Side Rails (#9). Tightend
bolts to 36 FT/LBS (500 KG/CM).
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BOLT #19 MUST BE TIGHTENED TO 36 FT/LBS (500 KG/CM)
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEP.
Step 6: Attach Swing Arms

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Step 7: Attach Pod Assembly
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
7-2 Feed the Left Side Roller Wheel (#22) through the round opening in the front of the Pod Assembly (#23). The
Pod Assembly may rest on the ground before moving to Step 7. Do not yet install Right Side Pod Assembly.
7-1 Use (5) 15mm Phillips Head Screw (Ref #6) with blue loctitite pre-applied to install left Foot Plate (#38) on the
left Sub Pedal Arm.

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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 8: Attach Connecting Arm Pivots
8-1 Use (1) M12 x 90mm Allen Head Bolt (Ref #25) and (1) M12 Locking Nut (Ref #21) to attach the Front
Connecting Arm Pivot (#24) and torque to 36 ft/lbs.
8-2 Use (1) M12 x 100mm Allen Head Bolt (Ref #19) and (1) M12 Locking Nut (REf #21) to attach the Rear
Connecting Arm Pivot (#26) and torque to 36 ft/lbs.
8-3 Repeat Step 6 and 7 for the Right Side Pod Assembly, Foot Plates and Connecting Arm Pivots.
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Step 9: Attach Upper Body Arms
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
9-1 Plug the Right and Left Fingertip Control Wires (#43) into the wire coming from the Base Unit. Each handle
has its own control wire that must plug into the base unit wire. To avoid damage to the unit, do not allow
the arm to hang freely from the wiring assembly.
9-2 Use (4) M8 x 40mm Allen Head Bolts (Ref #28) and (4) M8 Spring Washers (Ref #42) to attach the Left and
Right Upper Body Arms (#27).
9-3 Use (6) 15mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #6) and (6) 30mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #30) to attach the Left
and Right Arm Covers (#29).
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ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 10: Inspection of Assembly
10-1 Check torque at all areas highlighted below. For proper torque specifications refer to page 7 and 8 or
Steps 4, 6, and 8.
NOTE: The Pedal to Sub Pedal Arm connection is factory assembled, use #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove
plastic cover and check that bolt is tightened to proper torque..
10-2 Test machine operation at this time (not plugged in and without the console). Check for any noise from
joints, re-check torque if any noise heard.
10-3 Check alignment of pods to shrouds. If contacting shrouds, loosen misaligned nuts and adjust.
10-4 Check that machine is stable, adjust leveler feet as necessary..

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11-1 Use (8) 15mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #6) to install the Left and Right Swing Arm Covers (Ref #3).
11-2 Use (8) 10mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #34) to install the Left and Right Rear Pivot Covers (Ref #33).
NOTE: Install the center screws first on each side, then the remaining screws.
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 11: Install Pivot Covers
NOTE: Right and left side covers are interchangeable.
One side of machine will use one screw on the
outside of the cover and three on the inside,
while the other side will have three on the
outside and one on the inside.

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Step 12: Install Pivot Covers and End Caps
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
12-1 Use (8) 15mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #6) to install the Left and Right Upright Caps (#32).
12-2 Use (8) 10mm Phillips Head Screws (Ref #34) to install the Left and Right Front Pivot Covers (#35).
12-3 Use (2) 15mm Machine Screws (Ref #37) to install the Left and Right Stabilizer End Caps (#36).
NOTE: Insure that the 15mm Machine Screws (Ref #37) are used in Step 12-3 or a clicking noise will result.
NOTE: Right and left side covers are interchangeable.
One side of machine will use one screw on the
outside of the cover and three on the inside, while
the other side will have three on the outside and
one on the inside.

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13-1 (EV-718 ONLY) Plug the Left Hand Grip Control Wire labeled as “LEFT”into the connector on the back of the
Computer Console (#38).
13-2 (EV-718 ONLY) Plug the Right Hand Grip Control Wire labeled as “RIGHT” into the connector on the back of
the Computer Console (#38).
13-3 (Both Models) Plug the large Main Control Wire into the back of the Computer Console (#38) labeled as
“Main I/O”.
13-4 (EV-718 ONLY) Plug the last wire assembly, the Stride Sensor Control Wire into the back of the Computer
Console (#38) labeled as “STRIDE SENS”.
13-5 Use (6) 35mm Pan Head Bolts (Ref #39) to attach the Display Console (#45) to the Base Unit.
NOTE: Install the center screws first on each side, then the remaining screws.
ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Step 13: Install Computer Console