Pro-Form 790 E User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER .................................................. 13
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 20
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 22
PART LIST .............................................................................. 23
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 25
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
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.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ®
790 E elliptical exerciser. The 790 E elliptical exerciser
provides an impressive 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.
Console
Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Upper Body Arm
Water Bottle Holder*
Power Cord
Pedal
Ramp
\Roller
Wheel
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.
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 _z_====_, two adjustable
wrenches _, and a rubber mallet ( _.
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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.
M6 Split Washer M8 Split Wave Washer
(111)-12 Washer (83)-11 (95)-2
M8 Locknut
(102)-4
M8 x 25mm
Washer (98)-6
#10 x 12.7mm
Screw (59)-12
M8 x 38mm
Bolt (96)-4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (104)-10
M8 x 56mm Patch
Screw (94)-2
H
M10 x 25mm
Washer (36)-2
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (82)-15
M8 x 80mm Patch
Screw (84)-2 M10 x 20mm Patch Screw (66)-2
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Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Front
Frame (1) with two M8 x 80mm Patch Screws
(84). 84
.Orient the Rear Stabilizer (62) and the Rear
Frame (2) as shown.
Tip: If the Ramp Cover (see step 15) is
attached to the Ramp (3), remove the Ramp
Cover.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (62) to the Rear
Frame (2) with two M8 x 56mm Patch Screws
(94) and two M8 Split Washers (83).
62
94 83
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Insert the Rear Frame (2) into the Front Frame
(1); make sure that the Ramp (3) is on the
Lift Roller (12).
Attach the Rear Frame (2) with five M8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (82) and five M8 Split Washers
(83).
3
82
_83 12
,Have a second person orient the Upright (4) as
shown and hold it near the Front Frame (1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Upper Wire
Harness (110). Next, pull the upper end of the
wire tie until the Upper Wire Harness is routed
completely through the Upright. Then, untie and
discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Upper Wire Harness (110)
from falling into the Upright (4), secure the
Upper Wire Harness with a rubber band or
tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Upper Wire Harness
(110). Slide the Upright (4) onto the Front
Frame (1), Attach the Upright with four M8 x
19mm Patch Screws (82) and four M8 Split
Washers (83); do not tighten the Patch
Screws yet.
Wire
Tie
82--_
83<
Tie
Avoid pinching
the Upper Wire
Harness (110)
83 82
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5. 5
Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot
Axle (35) and to two Wave Washers (95).
Insert the Pivot Axle (35) through the Upright (4)
and then center it.
Slide a Wave Washer (95) onto each end of the
Pivot Axle (35).
95 35 Grease
.Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and the
Right Upper Body Leg (60), which are marked
with "Right" stickers, and orient them as shown.
Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in
the position shown.
Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (61) onto the
Right Upper Body Leg (60). Attach the Right
Upper Body Arm with two M8 x 38mm Bolts
(96) and two M8 Locknuts (102). Make sure
that the Locknuts are in the hexagonal
holes.
Repeat this step for the Left Upper Body
Arm (not shown) and the Left Upper Body
Leg (not shown).
96
102
onal Holes
60
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.See the inset drawing. Slide an Inner Cover
(68) onto the Right Upper Body Leg (60).
Next, slide the Right Upper Body Leg (60) onto
the right end of the Pivot Axle (35); make sure
that the Right Upper Body Leg is in front of
the right Crank Arm (20).
Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with an
M8 x 19mm Patch Screw (82) and an M8 x
25mm Washer (98).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
Opening
68
6O 98
.Attach an Outer Cover (67) to the Inner Cover
(68) on the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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104 67
60
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.Have a second person hold the Console (7)
near the Upright (4).
Connect the wires on the Console (7) to the
Ground Wire (120), to the Pulse Wires (63, 69),
and to the Upper Wire Harness (110).
Insert the excess wires up into the Console (7)
or down into the Upright (4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (7) to the Upright (4) with four M4 x
16ram Screws (104).
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69
110
120
Avoid pinching
the wires
10. Orient the Rear Upright Cover (80) as shown.
Attach the Rear Upright Cover (80) to the
Upright (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
10
11. Orient the Front Upright Cover (91) as shown.
Attach the Front Upright Cover (91) around the
Upright (4) by pressing the tabs on the Front
Upright Cover into the Rear Upright Cover (80).
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12. Apply a small amount of grease to the right
Crank Arm (20).
Orient a Roller Arm (45) so that the Roller (51)
is in the position shown.
Slide the Roller Arm (45) onto the right Crank
Arm (20) while setting the Roller (51) on the
Ramp (3).
Attach the Roller Arm (45) with an M8 x 19mm
Patch Screw (82), an Axle Cover (53), and an
M8 x 25mm Washer (98); to avoid breaking
the Axle Cover, do not overtighten the Patch
Screw.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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Grease
98
82
13. Identify the Right Pedal Arm (58), which is
marked with a "Right" sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Then, orient a Pedal (49) as shown.
Attach the Pedal (49) to the Right Pedal Arm
(58) with six #10 x 12.7mm Screws (59) and six
M6 Split Washers (111).
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the
Left Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
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49
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111
59
58
59
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14. See the upper drawing. Apply a small amount
of grease to the axle on the Right Upper Body
Leg (60) and to the axle on the Right Pedal Arm
(58).
Orient the Right Pedal Arm (58) as shown. Slide
the Right Pedal Arm onto the Right Upper Body
Leg (60) and into the right Roller Arm (45) at the
same time.
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (58) to the Right
Upper Body Leg (60) with an M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (82), an Axle Cover (53), and an M8 x
25mm Washer (98); to avoid breaking the
Axle Cover, do not overtighten the Patch
Screw.
See the lower drawing. Attach the right Roller
Arm (45) to the Right Pedal Arm (58) with an
M10 x 20mm Patch Screw (66) and an M10 x
25mm Washer (36).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (44) to the Left
Upper Body Leg (not shown) and the left
Roller Arm (45) in the same way.
See step 4. Tighten the four M8 x 19mm Patch
Screws (82).
60
58
Grease
98
53
58
15. Orient the Ramp Cover (10) as shown.
Align the mounts on the Ramp Cover (10) with
the holes in the Ramp (3), Then, press the
Ramp Cover (10) into the Ramp.
16. Make sure that all parts are properly tight-
ened before you use the elliptical exerciser.
Note: After assembly is completed, some extra
parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the
elliptical exerciser to protect the floor.
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HOW TO USE THE ELLiPTiCAL EXERCISER
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
This product must be grounded, if it should mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock, This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances. This product
is for use on anominal 120-volt circuit. IMPOR-
TANT: The elliptical exerciser is not compatible
with GFCI-equipped outlets.
A temporary
adapter may Outlet Box
be used to
connect the
power cord to
a 2-pole
receptacle as
shown at the
right if a prop- Lug
erly grounded Metal Screw
outlet is not
available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a prop-
erly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified
electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in
place by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle out-
let box covers are not grounded. Contact a
qualified electrician to determine if the outlet box
cover is grounded before using an adapter.
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
Due to the size and weight of the elliptical
exerciser, moving it requires two persons. Stand in
front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the upright, and
place one foot against one of the front wheels. Pull on
the upright and have a second person lift the handle
at the rear until the elliptical exerciser will roll on the
front wheels. Carefully move the elliptical exerciser to
the desired location, and then lower it to the floor.
Pull on the
upright
Place
your foot
here
Lift here
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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLiPTiCAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the upper body
arms and step onto the pedal that is in the lower posi-
tion. Then, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals
until they begin to move with a continuous motion.
Note: The discs can turn in either direction, it is
recommended that you turn the discs in the direc-
tion shown by the arrow; however, for variety, you
can turn the discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals
will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
When the pedals are stationary, step off the higher
pedal first. Then, step off the lower pedal.
Upper Body
Arm_
Disc
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM
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L DISPLAY
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable.
When you use the manual mode of the console, you
can change the resistance of the pedals and the
incline of the ramp with the touch of a button. While
you exercise, the console will display continuous exer-
cise feedback. You can also measure your heart rate
using the handgrip pulse sensor.
In addition, the console offers twenty-four preset work-
outs--six weight loss workouts and eighteen
performance workouts. Each workout automatically
changes the resistance of the pedals and prompts you
to vary your pedaling pace as it guides you through an
effective workout.
The console features the iFit interactive workout sys-
tem, which enables the console to accept iFit cards
containing workouts designed to help you achieve
specific fitness goals. For example, lose unwanted
pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss workout, iFit
workouts control the resistance of the pedals while the
voice of a personal trainer coaches you through your
workouts, iFit cards are available separately. To pur-
chase iFit cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the
front cover of this manual, iFit cards are also
available at select stores.
You can even connect your MP3 player or CD player
to the console sound system and listen to your favorite
music or audio books while you exercise.
To turn on the power, see page 16. To use the man-
ual mode, see page 16. To use a preset workout,
see page 18. To use an iFit workout, see page 19.
To use the sound system, see page 19. To change
console settings, see page 19.
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
iMPORTANT: if the elliptical exerciser has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to
room temperature before turning on the power, if
you do not do this, you may damage the console
displays or other electrical components.
Plug in the power cord (see
HOW TO PLUG IN THE
POWER CORD on page
13). Next, locate the
reset/off switch on the frame
near the power cord. Make
sure that the reset/off switch
is in the reset position.
Reset
Position
The display will then light and the console will be
ready for use.
Note: When you turn on the power for the first
time, the ramp will calibrate automatically. The
ramp will move upward and downward as it calibrates.
When the ramp stops moving, the ramp is calibrated.
iMPORTANT: If the ramp does not calibrate auto-
matically, see HOW TO CALIBRATE THE RAMP on
page 20 and manually calibrate the ramp.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.
2. Select the manual mode.
Each time you turn
on the console, the
manual mode will
be selected. If you
have selected a
workout, reselect
the manual mode
by pressing any of
the Workouts but-
tons repeatedly
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TIME NF1
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DISTANCE SPEED
m_____m
until zeros appear in the display.
.Change the resistance of the pedals and the
incline of the ramp as desired.
As you pedal, I I
change the resis-
tance of the pedals
by pressing the
Resistance increase
and decrease but-
tons.
Note: After you press the buttons, it will take a
moment for the pedals to reach the selected resis-
tance level.
.v.rythe.otionI 'S
of the pedals, you
can change the
incline of the ramp.
To change the
incline, press one of
the numbered Quick Ramp buttons.
Note: After you press the button, it will take a
moment for the ramp to reach the selected incline
level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The lower left dis-
play--This display
can show the
elapsed time and
the distance (total
number of revolu-
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tions) that you have pedaled. Note: When a
workout is selected, the display will show the time
remaining in the workout instead of the elapsed
time.
The lower right
display--This dis-
play can show your
pedaling speed (in
revolutions per
minute) and the
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approximate number of calories that you have
burned.
This display also shows your heart rate when you
use the handgrip pulse sensor (see step 5 on page
17).
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display--This dis-
play can show the t_'..__
elapsed time, the _'_J
distance that you _ ,,
have pedaled, your
pedaling speed, and the approximate number of
calories you have burned.
Press the Display button repeatedly until the upper
display shows the information that you are most
interested in viewing. Note: While information is
shown in the upper display, the same information
will not be shown in the lower left or lower right dis-
play.
The lower
display--This dis-
play will show a
track representing
640 revolutions (1/4
mile or 400 meters).
DISTANCE SPEED
As you exercise, indicators will appear in succes-
sion around the track until the entire track appears.
The track will then disappear and the indicators will
again begin to appear in succession.
To change the volume level of the console, press
the Vol increase and decrease buttons.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are sheets
of clear plastic on
the metal con-
tacts on the
handgrip pulse
sensor, remove
the plastic. To
measure your
heart rate, hold the
handgrip pulse
sensor with your
palms resting
m
Contacts
against the metal contacts. Avoid moving your
hands or gripping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is
detected, a flashing
heart symbol will
appear in the dis-
play, and then your
heart rate will
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appear. For the most accurate heart rate reading,
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. Turn on the fan if desired.
The fan has high and low speed settings. Press
the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or
to turn off the fan.
Note: If the pedals do not move for about thirty
seconds, the fan will turn off automatically.
7. When you are finished exercising, unplug the
power cord.
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.
When you are finished exercising, switch the
reset/off switch to the off position and unplug the
power cord. iMPORTANT: If you do not do this,
the electrical components on the elliptical
exerciser may wear prematurely.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
16.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a preset
workout, press the
Performance
Workouts button or
the Weight Loss
Workouts button
repeatedly until the
name of the desired
workout appears in
the display.
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TIME SPEED
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i
Profile
The workout duration, the maximum speed, and a
profile of the resistance levels will also appear in
the display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into 20, 30 or 45 one-
minute segments. One resistance level and one
target speed is programmed for each segment.
Note: The same resistance level and/or target
speed may be programmed for consecutive seg-
ments.
The resistance level for the first segment will
appear in the display and the target speed for the
first segment will flash in the display for a few sec-
onds.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress (see the drawing above). The flash-
ing segment of the profile represents the current
segment of the workout, The height of the flashing
segment indicates the resistance level for the cur-
rent segment.
At the end of each segment of the workout, a
series of tones will sound and the next segment of
the profile will begin to flash. If a different resis-
tance level and/or target speed is programmed for
the next segment, the resistance level and/or tar-
get speed will appear in the display for a few
seconds to alert you. The resistance of the pedals
will then change.
s °uexercseL" /
keep your pedaling
speed near the tar- SS
SPEED
get speed for the
current segment, At
the beginning of
each segment, the target speed for the segment
will flash in the display.
iMPORTANT: The target speed is intended only
to provide motivation. Your actual pedaling
speed may be slower than the target speed.
Make sure to pedal at a speed that is comfort-
able 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 Resistance buttons,
iMPORTANT: When the current segment of the
workout ends, the pedals will automatically
adjust to the resistance level programmed for
the next segment.
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment ends, To stop the workout at any time,
stop pedaling, A tone will sound and the time will
stop counting, To restart the workout, simply
resume pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on pages 16 and 17.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 17.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
.
See step 6 on page 17.
When you are finished exercising, unplug the
power cord.
See step 7 on page 17.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM
iFit cards are available separately. To purchase iFit
cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the front cover of this
manual, iFit cards are also available at select stores.
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
16.
2. insert an iFit card and select a workout.
To use an iFit workout, insert an iFit card into the
iFit slot located on the side of the console; make
sure that the iFit card is oriented so that the metal
contacts are face down and are facing the slot.
When the iFit card is properly inserted, the indica-
tor next to the slot will light and text will appear in
the display.
iFit Slot
iFit Card
.
Next, select the desired workout on the iFit card
by pressing the increase and decrease buttons
next to the iFit slot.
A moment after you select a workout, the voice of
a personal trainer will begin guiding you through
your workout.
iFit workouts function in the same way as preset
workouts. To use the workout, see steps 3 to 7 on
page 18.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
iFit card.
Remove the iFit card when you are finished exer-
cising. Store the iFit card in a secure place.
To play music or audio books through the console
sound system while you exercise, plug the included
audio cable into the jack on the console and into a
jack on your MP3 player or CD player; make sure
that the audio cable is fully plugged in.
Next, press the play button on your MP3 player or CD
player. Adjust the volume level using the volume con-
trol on your MP3 player or CD player.
HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS
The console features a user mode that allows you to
select a backlight option for the console and to view
console usage information.
To select the user mode, press and hold down the
Display button for a few seconds until the user mode
information appears in the display.
The console has three
backlight options. The
ON option keeps the
backlight on while the
console is on. The
AUTO option keeps the
backlight on only while
you are pedaling. The
OFF option turns the
backlight off.
The upper display will show the currently selected
backlight option. Press the Resistance increase button
repeatedly to select the desired backlight option.
The lower left display will show the total number of
hours that the console has been used since the ellipti-
cal exerciser was purchased.
Press the Display button to save the console settings
and exit the user mode.
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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 display your heart rate when
you hold the handgrip pulse sensor, or if the displayed
heart rate appears to be too high or too low, see step
5onpage17.
HOW TO CALIBRATE THE RAMP
If the ramp is not functioning properly, the ramp may
need to be calibrated. To calibrate the ramp, press
and hold the Resistance increase and decrease but-
tons for several seconds until the test mode appears
in the display.
At the same time, press the Resistance increase and
decrease buttons twice. Next, press the Vol increase
or decrease button to calibrate the ramp. The ramp
will move upward and downward as it calibrates.
When the ramp stops moving, the ramp is calibrated.
Then, at the same time, press the Resistance
increase and decrease buttons repeatedly to exit the
calibration mode.
HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT
If the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even while
the resistance is adjusted to the highest level, the
drive belt may need to be adjusted.
To adjust the drive
belt, first use a flat
screwdriver to pry the
right Disc (71) care-
fully away from the
right Crank Arm (20).
Then, carefully rotate
the right Disc out of
the way.
Locate and loosen the Idler Screw (101). Next, tighten
the Belt Adjustment Screw (88) until the Drive Belt
(113) is tight. Then, retighten the Idler Screw. Note: If
necessary, see EXPLODED DRAWING A on page 25
and remove the M4 x 16mm Screws (104) and the
Bottom Shield (77) from the underside of the elliptical
exerciser.
To reattach the right disc, first align the mounts on the
disc with the holes in the right crank arm. Then, press
the disc firmly into place.
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