Pro-Form 550 Hr Elliptical User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACE ENT ..............................................................2
IPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSE BLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................12
AINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................19
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................20
PARTLIST ..............................................................................21
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................22
ORDERINGREPLACE ENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
RECYCLINGINFOR ATION.........................................................BackCover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s)
of the warning decal(s). If a decal
is missing or illegible, see the
front cover of this manual and
request a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location
shown. Note: The decal(s) may not
be shown at actual size.
PROFOR is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes 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 exerciser only as described
in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
5. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of
clearance in the front and rear of your ellipti-
cal exerciser 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 exerciser at all times.
8. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical exerciser. Always
wear athletic shoes for foot protection while
exercising.
10. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical exerciser.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
12. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
14. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Pedal Disc
Shield
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Upper Body Arm
Wheel
Thank you for selecting the new PROFOR ®550 HR
elliptical exerciser. The 550 HR provides a selection of
features designed to make your workouts at home
more effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
*Water bottle is not included

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M8 Split
Washer (79)–4
M8 Washer
(64)–4
M10 Split
Washer (78)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (60)–4
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (70)–2
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (73)–4
M8 Locknut
(59)–2
M10 Locknut
(84)–4
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (65)–4
Large Wave
Washer (20)–4
Wave Washer
(27)–2
M4 x 19mm
Screw (68)–6
M8 Large
Washer (81)–2
M4 x 32mm
Screw (67)–8
M4 x 12mm Flat
Head Screw (88)–8
Star Washer
(85)–6
M10 x 76mm Button Bolt (74)–2M10 x 60mm Button Screw (89)–2
M10 x 50mm Carriage Bolt (75)–2 M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (58)–2
M4 x 22mm
Screw (66)–2
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (35) to the Frame (1)
with two 10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (58) and
two 10 Locknuts (84).
Press the Stabilizer Caps (36) onto the Rear
Stabilizer (35).
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with two 10 x 76mm Button Bolts (74), two
10 Split Washers (78), two Concave Spacers
(90), and two 10 Locknuts (84). Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.
Finger tighten two 10 x 60mm Button Screws
(89), two 10 Split Washers (78), and two
Concave Spacers (90) through the Front
Stabilizer (3) and into the Frame (1).
Tighten the two M10 Locknuts (84), and then
tighten the two M10 x 60mm Button Screws
(89).
84
35
1
84
3
78
78
90
90
89
90 78 89
1
36
36
74
78
90
58
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3. Orient a Wheel (28) so that the four posts (see
the inset drawing) are facing away from the
Front Stabilizer (3).
Attach the Wheel (28) to the Front Stabilizer (3)
with an 8 Locknut (59). Then, press a Wheel
Cover (29) onto the posts on the Wheel.
Attach the other Wheel (28) in the same way.
28
28
3
29 59
28
Posts
3
4. While another person holds the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness
(18) to the Lower Wire Harness (38).
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (18,
38). Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (2) with four 8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (73) and four 8 Split Washers
(79). Do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
4
2
73
73
1
73
79
38
18
79
79
Avoid pinching the
wire harnesses

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5
5. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (21), which is
marked with an “L” sticker.
Attach a Pedal (19) to the Left Pedal Arm (21)
with three 4 x 19mm Screws (68) and three
Star Washers (85).
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
19
21
68
68
85
85
14
27
6
2
18
6
65
64 14
64
27
16
Grease
Grease
65
6
6. Apply a coat of the included grease to the Pivot
Axle (16) and to two Wave Washers (27).
Insert the Pivot Axle (16) into the Upright (2)
and center it. Be careful not to damage the
Upper Wire Harness (18) with the Pivot Axle.
Slide a Wave Washer (27) onto each side of the
Pivot Axle (16).
Orient the Upper Body Legs (6) as shown.
Then, slide an Upper Body Leg onto each side
of the Pivot Axle (16).
Tighten two 8 x 23mm Shoulder Screws (65),
two 8 Washers (64), and two Pivot Covers
(14) into the ends of the Pivot Axle (16) at the
same time. Tip: Avoid damaging the Pivot
Covers when tightening the Shoulder
Screws.

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7. Apply grease to the axle on the Upper Body
Leg (6). Then, apply grease to a Large Wave
Washer (20) and slide it onto the axle.
Apply grease to the Left Crank Arm (42).
Orient an Inner Crank Arm Bushing (26) so
that the flat side is facing away from the Left
Crank Arm (42). Slide the Inner Crank Arm
Bushing onto the Left Crank Arm.
Slide the Left Pedal Arm (21) onto the Left
Upper Body Leg (6) and the Left Crank Arm
(42) at the same time.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
6
21
20
Grease
Grease
7
42
26
Flat Side
8. Attach the Left Pedal Arm (21) to the Left Upper
Body Leg (6) with an 8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (65), an 8 Washer (64), and a Pedal
Leg Cover (23).
Apply grease to a Large Wave Washer (20) and
slide it onto the Left Crank Arm (42).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (21) to the Left Crank
Arm (42) with an 8 x 25mm Patch Screw (70)
and an 8 Large Washer (81).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
Tighten the four M8 x 19mm Patch Screws
(73).
8
Grease 42
20
81
70
23
73
73
64
21
6
65

10
9
10
10
2
18
Console Wire
Harness
60 17
66
10. While another person holds the Console (10)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wire
harness to the Upper Wire Harness (18).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wire harnesses.
Attach the Console (10) to the Upright (2) with
four 4 x 16mm Screws (60).
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (17) to the
Upright (2) with two 4 x 22mm Screws (66).
9. The Console (10) can use four AA batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the Console has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature before inserting
batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the
console displays or other electronic compo-
nents. Remove the battery cover, insert the
batteries into the battery compartment, and
reattach the battery cover. Make sure to orient
the batteries as shown by the diagram
inside the battery compartment.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied AC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter into
the jack on the frame of the elliptical exerciser;
plug the other end into an outlet installed in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
10
Batteries
Battery
Cover
Avoid pinching the
wire harnesses

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11
75
67
67
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11. Orient a Left Upper Body Insert (12) and a
Right Upper Body Insert (13) as shown, and
press them together around the left Upper Body
Leg (6).
Then, slide the Left Upper Body Arm (4) onto
the Upper Body Inserts (12, 13).
While another person holds the Left Upper
Body Arm (4) and the Upper Body Inserts (12,
13), insert an 10 x 50mm Carriage Bolt (75)
through all three parts from the direction shown.
Tighten four 4 x 32mm Screws (67) and four
4 x 12mm Flat Head Screws (88) through the
Left Upper Body Arm (4) and into the Upper
Body Inserts (12, 13).
Tighten an Arm Knob (11) onto the end of the
10 x 50mm Carriage Bolt (75).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (not
shown) to the right Upper Body Leg (6) in
the same way.
6
11
88
12
88
13
88
4
88
12. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Place a mat under the ellipti-
cal exerciser to protect the floor or carpet from damage.

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO MOVE AND LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To move the elliptical exerciser, stand in front of the
elliptical exerciser, hold the upright, and place one foot
against one of the wheels. Pull the upright forward
until you can move the elliptical exerciser on the
wheels. Carefully move the elliptical exerciser to the
desired location and then lower it. To decrease the
risk of injury, do not attempt to move the elliptical
exerciser over an uneven surface.
If the elliptical exerciser rocks slightly on your floor,
turn one or both of the leveling feet under the front
stabilizer until the rocking motion is eliminated.
HOW TO AD UST THE UPPER BODY ARMS
The upper body arms can
be adjusted to the height
that is the most comfort-
able for you. To adjust
each upper body arm, first
loosen the arm knob. Next,
slide the upper body arm to
the desired position, and
then firmly retighten the
arm knob. ake sure that
both upper body arms are
at the same height.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, firmly hold the upper
body arms and carefully step onto the pedal that is in
the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal.
Push the pedals until they begin to move with a con-
tinuous motion. Note: The pedal discs can turn in
either direction. It is recommended that you turn
the pedal discs in the direction shown by the
arrow; however, for variety, you can turn the pedal
discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, allow the pedals to
come to a complete stop. The elliptical exerciser
does not have a freewheel; the pedals will con-
tinue to move until the flywheel stops. When the
pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal first.
Then, step off the lower pedal.
Pedal
Pedal
Disc
Upper Body
Arms
Upper
Body
Arm
Arm Knob
Wheel
Upright
Leveling Foot

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more effective.
When you use the manual mode of the console, you
can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch
of a button. As you exercise, the console will display
continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure
your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor.
The console also features six smart programs that
automatically change the resistance of the pedals and
prompt you to vary your pedaling pace while guiding
you through effective workouts.
In addition, the console offers two heart rate programs
that automatically control the resistance of the pedals
and prompt you to maintain a constant pedaling pace
to keep your heart rate near target heart rate settings
during your workouts.
The console also offers a watts program that changes
the resistance of the pedals to keep your power output
near a target level.
To use the manual mode, see page 14. To use a
smart program, see page 15. To use a heart rate
program, see page 16. To use the watts program,
see page 18.
Note: Before using the console, make sure that batter-
ies are installed (see assembly step 9 on page 10). If
there is a sheet of plastic on the console, remove the
plastic.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling, or press any button to turn on
the console.
Amoment after you turn on the console, the dis-
play will light.
2. Select the manual mode.
Each time you turn
on the console, the
manual mode will
be selected. If you
have selected a
program, reselect
the manual mode
by pressing the Smart Programs button or the
Heart Rate Programs button repeatedly until the
word ANUAL appears in the lower left corner of
the display.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals as
desired.
As you pedal,
change the resis-
tance level of the
pedals by pressing
the increase and
decrease buttons
repeatedly. Note:
After you press the buttons, it will take a moment
for the pedals to reach the selected resistance
level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The upper left corner of the display will show
the elapsed time. Note: When a smart program or
a heart rate program is selected, the display will
show the time remaining in the program instead of
the elapsed time.
The lower left corner of the display will show
the distance (total revolutions) you have pedaled
and your power output in watts.
The upper right corner of the display will show
the approximate number of calories you have
burned. The upper right corner of the display will
also show your heart rate when you use the hand-
grip pulse sensor (see step 5 on page 15).
The lower right corner of the display will show
your pedaling pace in revolutions per minute
(rpm).
The center of the display will show the resis-
tance level of the pedals for a few seconds each
time the resistance level changes.
You can also view selected information at a larger
size. Press the Display button repeatedly to view
time and watts information, time and calorie infor-
mation, or time and pace information. Press the
Display button again to view all information.
The console has three backlight options. The ON
option keeps the backlight on while the console is
on. To conserve the batteries, the AUTO option
keeps the backlight on only while you are pedal-
ing. The OFF option turns the backlight off.
To select a backlight option, first press and hold
down the Smart Programs button for several sec-
onds. Next, press the increase button to select the
desired backlight option. Then, press the Smart
Programs button to save your selection.

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5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are sheets
of plastic on the
metal contacts on
the handgrip
pulse sensor,
remove the plas-
tic. To measure
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
pulse sensor with your palms resting against the
metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or
gripping the contacts too tightly.
When your pulse is detected, one, two, or three
dashes will appear, and then your heart rate will
be shown. For the most accurate heart rate read-
ing, hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds.
Note: If you continue to hold the handgrip pulse
sensor, the display will show your heart rate for up
to 30 seconds.
If the display does not show your heart rate, make
sure that your hands are positioned as described.
Be careful not to move your hands excessively or
to squeeze the metal contacts tightly. For optimal
performance, clean the metal contacts using a soft
cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemi-
cals to clean the contacts.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
tone will sound and the console will pause.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes and
the buttons are not pressed, the console will turn
off and the display will be reset.
HOW TO USE A SMART PROGRAM
1. Begin pedaling, or press any button to turn on
the console.
Amoment after you turn on the console, the dis-
play will light.
2. Select a smart program.
To select one of the
six smart programs,
press the Smart
Programs button
repeatedly until
Program 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, or 6 appears in
the display. The program time and a profile of the
resistance levels for the program will also appear
in the display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the program.
Each program is divided into 20 or 30 one-minute
segments. One resistance level and one target
rpm (pace) setting are programmed for each seg-
ment. Note: The same resistance level and/or
target rpm setting may be programmed for con-
secutive segments.
The resistance level and the target rpm setting for
the first segment will appear in the center of the
display for a few seconds.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress. The flashing segment of the profile
represents the current segment of the workout.
The height of the flashing segment indicates the
resistance level for the current segment.
At the end of each segment of the workout, the
next segment of the profile will begin to flash. If a
different resistance level and/or target rpm is pro-
grammed for the next segment, the resistance
level and/or the target rpm will appear in the cen-
ter display for a few seconds to alert you. The
resistance of the pedals will then change.
Contacts

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As you exercise,
you will be
prompted to keep
your pedaling pace
near the target rpm
setting for the cur-
rent segment.
When an upward
arrow appears in the display, increase your pace.
When a downward arrow appears in the display,
decrease your pace. When no arrows appear in
the display, maintain your current pace.
IMPORTANT: The target rpm settings are
intended only to provide motivation. Your
actual pace may be slower than the target rpm
settings. Make sure to exercise at a pace that
is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
setting by pressing the decrease and increase but-
tons. IMPORTANT: When the current segment
of the program ends, the pedals will automati-
cally adjust to the resistance level for the next
segment.
The program will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. To stop the program at any time,
stop pedaling. The time will begin to flash in the
display. To restart the program, simply resume
pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on page 14.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 15.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 15.
HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM
1. Begin pedaling, or press any button to turn on
the console.
Amoment after you turn on the console, the dis-
play will light.
2. Select a heart rate program.
To select a heart rate program, press the Heart
Rate Programs button once or twice until the
desired program is selected.
3. Enter a target heart rate setting.
When you select a
heart rate program,
the maximum target
heart rate setting
for the program will
appear in the cen-
ter of the display.
Press the increase and decrease buttons to
change the maximum heart rate setting if desired.
Note: If you change the maximum target heart rate
setting, the intensity level of the entire program will
change. (See EXERCISE INTENSITY on page
20.)
The program time and a profile of the target heart
rate settings for the program will then appear in
the display.
4. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor.
It is not necessary to hold the handgrip pulse sen-
sor continuously during a heart rate program;
however, you should hold the handgrip pulse sen-
sor frequently for the program to operate properly.
Each time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor,
keep your hands on the metal contacts for at
least 30 seconds.

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5. Begin pedaling to start the program.
Each heart rate program is divided into either 20
or 30 one-minute segments. One target heart rate
setting is programmed for each segment. Note:
The same target heart rate setting may be pro-
grammed for consecutive segments.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress. The flashing segment of the profile
represents the current segment of the workout.
The height of the flashing segment indicates the
target heart rate setting for the current segment.
As you pedal, the console will regularly compare
your heart rate to the target heart rate setting. If
your heart rate is too far below or above the target
heart rate, the resistance of the pedals will auto-
matically increase or decrease to bring your heart
rate closer to the target heart rate.
You will also be
prompted to pedal
at a steady pace.
When an upward
arrow appears in
the display,
increase your
pace. When a
downward arrow appears in the display, decrease
your pace. When no arrows appear in the display,
maintain your current pace.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to exercise at a pace
that is comfortable for you. Note: You can man-
ually override the resistance level; however, if you
change the resistance level, you might not main-
tain the target heart rate. Also, when the console
compares your heart rate to the target heart rate
setting, the resistance of the pedals may automati-
cally increase or decrease to bring your heart rate
closer to the target heart rate setting.
The program will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. To stop the program at any time,
stop pedaling. The time will begin to flash in the
display. To restart the program, simply resume
pedaling.
6. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on page 14.
7. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 15.
8. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 15.

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HOW TO USE THE WATTS PROGRAM
1. Begin pedaling, or press any button to turn on
the console.
A moment after you turn on the console, the dis-
play will light.
2. Select the watts program.
To select the watts program, press the Smart
Programs button repeatedly until the words
WATTS PROGRA appear in the display.
3. Enter a target watts setting.
A few seconds
after you select the
watts program, the
target watts setting
will appear in the
display. Press the
increase or
decrease button
repeatedly to change the target watts setting, if
desired. You can select a target watts setting
between 20 and 400 watts.
4. Begin pedaling to start the program.
The watts program consists of 20 one-minute seg-
ments. At the end of each segment, a series of
tones will sound. During this program, the center
of the display will show your power output in watts
and the lower left display will show the distance
you have pedaled in total revolutions.
As you pedal, the console will regularly compare
your power output to the target watts setting. If
your power output is too far below or above the
target watts setting, the resistance of the pedals
will automatically increase or decrease to bring
your power output closer to the target watts set-
ting.
During the pro-
gram, you will also
be prompted to
pedal at a steady
pace. When an
upward arrow
appears in the dis-
play, increase your
pace. When a downward arrow appears in the dis-
play, decrease your pace. When no arrows appear
in the display, maintain your current pace.
The program will continue in this way indefinitely.
Continue exercising as long as desired. To pause
the program, stop pedaling. The time will begin to
flash in the display. To restart the program, simply
resume pedaling.
5. Follow your progress with the display.
During this program, the center of the display will
show your power output in watts and the lower left
display will show the distance you have pedaled in
total revolutions. The other displays will function as
described in step 4 on page 14.
6. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 15.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 15.

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Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser
regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
To clean the elliptical exerciser, use a damp cloth and
a small amount of mild soap. IMPORTANT: To avoid
damage to the console, keep liquids away from
the console and keep the console out of direct
sunlight.
CONSOLE TROUBLESHOOTING
If the console does not function properly, the batteries
should be replaced. To replace the batteries, see
assembly step 9 on page 10.
If the handgrip pulse sensor does not function prop-
erly, see step 5 on page 15.
HOW TO AD UST THE REED SWITCH
If the console does not display correct feedback, the
reed switch should be adjusted. First, remove all of
the screws from both shields; there are three sizes of
screws in the shields—note which size of screw
you remove from each hole.
Locate the Reed Switch (47). Turn the Flywheel (48)
until the agnet (53) is aligned with the Reed Switch.
Loosen, but do not remove, the indicated 4 x 16mm
Screw (60). Slide the Reed Switch slightly closer to or
away from the agnet, and then retighten the Screw.
Rock the Flywheel (48) forward and backward just
enough that the agnet (53) passes the Reed Switch
(47) repeatedly.
Repeat these actions until the console displays correct
feedback.
When the reed switch is correctly adjusted, reattach
the shields. Note: If you have questions regarding
which screw should be in which hole, see EXPLODED
DRAWING B on page 23 and the PART LIST on page
21.
HOW TO AD UST THE DRIVE BELT
If you can feel the pedals slip while you are pedaling,
even when the resistance of the pedals is at the high-
est setting, the drive belt may need to be adjusted.
First, remove all of the screws from both shields;
there are three sizes of screws in the shields—
note which size of screw you remove from each
hole.
Loosen the 8 x 19mm Flat Head Bolt (61) and turn
the Adjustment Screw (62) until the Drive Belt (37) is
tight. Once the Drive Belt is tight, tighten the Flat
Head Screw.
Reattach the shields. Note: If you have questions
regarding which screw should be in which hole, see
EXPLODED DRAWING B on page 23 and the PART
LIST on page 21.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise
program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a
reputable book or consult your physician. Remember,
proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for
successful results.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, exercising at the proper inten-
sity is the key to achieving results. You can use your
heart rate as a guide to find the proper intensity level.
The chart below shows recommended heart rates for
fat burning and aerobic exercise.
To find the proper intensity level, find your age at the
bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the near-
est ten years). The three numbers listed above your
age define your “training zone.” The lowest number is
the heart rate for fat burning, the middle number is the
heart rate for maximum fat burning, and the highest
number is the heart rate for aerobic exercise.
Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer-
cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of
time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your
body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after
the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin
to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to
burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your
heart rate is near the lowest number in your training
zone. For maximum fat burning, exercise with your
heart rate near the middle number in your training
zone.
Aerobic Exercise—If your goal is to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, you must perform aerobic
exercise, which is activity that requires large amounts
of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. For aerobic
exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until
your heart rate is near the highest number in your
training zone.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Warming Up—Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise. A warm-up increases your body
temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation
for exercise.
Training Zone Exercise—Exercise for 20 to 30 min-
utes with your heart rate in your training zone. (During
the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not
keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer
than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you
exercise–never hold your breath.
Cooling Down—Finish with 5 to 10 minutes of
stretching. Stretching increases the flexibility of your
muscles and helps to prevent post-exercise problems.
EXERCISE FREQUENCY
To maintain or improve your condition, complete three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest
between workouts. After a few months of regular exer-
cise, you may complete up to five workouts each
week, if desired. Remember, the key to success is to
make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your
everyday life.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Before beginning this
or any exercise program, consult your physi-
cian. This is especially important for persons
over age 35 or persons with pre-existing
health problems.
The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.