Progression Fitness 500E Operation manual

model:
500e
owner's operating manual
elliptical trainer
with adjustable stride
english

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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P1* WARNING
* PARTS LIST
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P9-17* COMPUTER OPERATIONS

POLYFOAM(1)
Warning:
POLYFOAM(2)
Unpacking Caution:
A. Lay the box down flat so that the lid is able to be lifted. Unpack the handle bars, side supporting
tubes, pedal supporting tube and owners manual. Remove the top polyfoam pieces #1 & #2 and
finish unpacking the console, console supporting tube, central supporting tube, pedal supporting
tube, and hardware bag, leaving the main frame(A) and bottom polyfoam pieces #3 & #4 inside
the box until instructed to remove them.
B. Note: FOR SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT turn the pedal locking feature knob to the unlock position
until instructed to do so at the end of the assembly.
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Main frame
Console supporting
tube
Bot r
E1 Handle bar (L)
Handle bar (R)
B1 Pedal supporting
tube (L)
B2 Pedal supporting
tube (R)
Console
C2 Side connecting
tube (R)
C1 Side connecting
tube (L)
(J8) Screw M8X20
Tool
(J2) Screw M8X60
(J5) Screw M12X109
(J3) Screw M12X73 (J4) Nut M12(J1) Screw M8X16
(J6) Screw M5
4m/m 6m/m*2
5m/m
(J9) Washer M12
F1 Central
supporting tube
F2 Iron bracket Central
supporting tube
joint cover (L+R)
F3 F4
#19
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CENTRAL SUPPORTING TUBE (F1) ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Disassemble 2 screws (F5) from the main rame (A)
and 2 pieces from the central supporting
tube (F1).
Step 2. Fix central supporting tube (F1) with the main
frame (A) together by the 4 screws (F5).
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Step 1. Equip the right side connecting tube (C2) onto the main frame (A).
Secure it by using the screw (J8) on the top in VIEW A and the
two screws (J2) with the iron bracket (F2) and central supporting
NOTE: Please do not tighten screws (J8 and J2)
NOTE: This is a two person task.
to make assembly of
FIGURE 3 easier.
USE TOOL:6m/m
F1
F5
A
USE TOOL:6m/m
VIEW A
J8
C2
VIEW B
J2
J2
F2
C2
C2
Step 2. Raise the main frame (A) and then remove the
Polyfoams as the diagram shown.
A
NOTE: Please tighten all four screws (F5)
before figure 2.
tube(F1) on the bottom in VIEW B.

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LEFT SIDE CONNECTING TUBE AND JOINT COVER ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Equip the left side connecting tube (C1) onto the main frame (A).
Secure it by using the screw (J8) on the top and the two
screws (J2) with the iron bracket (F2) on the
bottom as the right side tube (C2) in FIGURE 2.
Step 2. Now you can tighten all the screws (J8, J2)
in FIGURE 2 to FIGURE 3.
Step 3. Disassemble 2 screws (F6) from the central
supporting tube (F1).
Step 4. Connect the joint covers (F3 & F4) onto
the central supporting tube (F1) and
secure by screws (F6).
PEDAL SUPPORTING TUBE ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Connect the right pedal supporting tube
(B2) with the main frame (A) and fix them
using nut (J4),washer (J9),and screw (J3) as
shown in VIEW C.
Step 2. Referring to VIEW D, tighten nut (J4), washer (J9) and
screw (J3) after locking screw (J5), washer (J9) and
nut (J4) in VIEW D.
Step 4. Repeat step 1-3 for left side tube
assembly (B1).
Step 3. After assembling in VIEW D, secure the tube by
tightening the preinstalled bolt (J5) and nut (J4)
refer to VIEW E.
VIEW C
VIEW D
A
J9
J4
J3
B2
J4
J5
B5
J9
VIEW E
USE TOOL:6m/m
#19
A
C1
J8
F6
F6
F3
F4
J2
USE TOOL:4m/m
6m/m
F1

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HANDLE BAR ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Remove the six preinstalled (J10 & J11)
Step 2. Assemble the left handle bar (E1)
i nto the main frame (A) and u
se the two
all screwsto put in
(J10&J11) referring to VIEW F.
Step 3. Repeat Step1-2 for the right side
(E2).
CONSOLE SUPPORTING TUBE AND BOTTLE
HOLDER ASSEMBLY
Step 1.Connect wires (D1 & D2) from the console
supporting tube (D) with wires (A1 & A2) from the
main frame (A).
Step 2. Use 2 screws (J1) and 2 preinstalled screws
(J1) to fix the console upporting tube (D) onto the
main frame (A).
Tighten the four screws (J1) as shown in VIEW G.
Step 3. Use screws (J6) to fix bottle holder (H) onto
A
D
D2 D1
A2
A1
A
H
J6
VIEW G
J1
E1
J11*6
J10*6
VIEW F
J10
J10
J10*6
J11*6
screws from the left handle bar (E1).
6mm Allan wrench
J10J11
USE TOOL:6m/m*2
USE TOOL:4m/m
5m/m
the main frame (A).
J1
J1
J1

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CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Remove 4 pieces of screws (G1) from console (G).
Step 2.Connect console wires (D1 & D2) and heart rate wires (D3)
to the console.
Make sure that the wires are connected together properly.
Push and store excess wires back into housing cover and
console supporting tube (D).
Fix the console (G) onto the console supporting tube (D)
by using the screws (G1).
A3
HOW TO FIX BOTH PEDAL
SUPPORTING TUBES (B1 & B2)
While the machine is idle, turn the
knob (A3) to LOCK status to make
the pedal supporting tubes
(B1 & B2) fixed.
This prevents the children or user
from being hurt.
Step 3 When floor is uneven, using the adjustment
knob under the side connecting tube to adjust it.
G
G1
D
D1
D2 D3
The machine should always be at the
“LOCK” position when NOT in use.
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, never lock the pedal
locking feature while the machine is in motion,
Only when it is at a full complete stop is it safe
to lock/unlock the knob.
USE TOOL:5m/m

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HOW TO TRANSPORT THE ELLIPTICAL
If the machine needs to be transported to a different location, make sure that the knob is
under “LOCK” status and then lift up both connecting tubes until the front transport
wheels are touching the ground. You can move it to the desired location.
After transportation, gently set the machine down at its new location.
***Leaving the knob as unlocked would cause severe damage to the user.
ASSEMBLY FOR THE POWER CORD
Attach the power cord jacket onto the socket on the main frame
before inserting the plug into the electricity outlet.
** The overload light is the protection device to communicate
if the machine is being over loaded.
The overload light will light up when the machine is over loaded.
Please turn off the switch AC power.
Then, turn on the switch AC power to re-start the machine.

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HOW TO ADJUST STRIDE BY INCLINE MOTORIZED
Depending on the personal preference, the stride length can be changed from
18”, 20”, 22”, 24”, and 26”.
While working out, adjusting resistance and or squatting while holding on to the handle bars
can also help to isolate these muscles further.
NOTE: Always consult a local personal trainer for more in depth work out details.
There are 5 stride control quick keys, press one of the 18” – 26” keys to
adjust to desired stride length.
You may change the stride length anytime during a workout.
Selected stride length will be shown on the stride length display window of the console.
NOTE: When the stride motor is activated, you will hear the motor unlock and adjust,
once motor is to desired stride, the motor will click to lock position.

【BUTTON FUNCTIONS】
【DISPLAY FUNCTIONS】
TIME Time will count up from 00:00 to maximum 99:00 with each increment
is 1 minute.
SPEED Displays current training speed. Maximum speed is 99.9 KM/H or
MPH.
RPM Displays the Rotation Per Minute. Display range 0~100 RPM
DISTANCE Accumulates total distance from 00:0 up to 99.9 KM or M. The user
may preset target distance data by turning the UP/DOWN joggle wheel.
Each increment is 0.1KM or M.
UP To make upward adjustment to each function data or increase training
resistance.
DOWN To make downward adjustment to each function data or decrease training
resistance.
ENTER To confirm all setting.
START /
STOP
RESET To reset current setting and have the monitor switch to initial training mode for
selection.
Press RESET button 2 seconds under standby mode for Total Reset.
To preset the stride length as 18”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”
To start or stop workout.
Turn the START/STOP joggle wheel under standby mode, then it could quick
start the Manual Program
QUICK
KEY
RECOVERY To activate RECOVERY function.
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CALORIES Accumulates calorie consumption during training from 0 to maximum
990 calories. Each unit of increase or decrease is 10 KCL.
(
This data is a rough guide for comparison of different exercise sessions
which can not be used in medical treatment.)
PULSE User may set up target pulse from 0 - 30 to 230
WATTS Display current workout watts. Display range 0~999.
POWER ON
1. Connect power supply to the monitor or press the RESET button for 2 seconds, the LCD
will display all segmentswith a long- beep sound for 2 seconds and then display 78.0
(FIGURE 1 & 2).
2. User may turn the UP/DOWN joggle wheel to select User 1~4 and press ENTER for
confirmation (FIGURE 3~4).
And then preset user information for SEX, AGE, HEIGHT and WEIGHT. (FIGURE 4~7)
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 7
PROGRAMMING MODE
1. Program selections are MANUAL PROGRAM USER PROGRAM H.R.C. WATT
(FIGURE 8~12)
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2. Use UP/DOWN joggle wheel to select the program you want and press ENTER to confirm.
Or press START/STOP button to start MANUAL mode immediately.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
QUICK START IN MANUAL
1. Press ENTER to enter MANUAL program, then the screen will blink (FIGURE 13).
2. Press START/STOP to start exercising. The resistance level is adjustable during
exercising (FIGURE 14).
3. User can press START/ STOP to stop exercising
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14
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MANUAL MODE
1. After selecting MANUAL mode (FIGURE 13), user can use UP/DOWN joggle wheel to
increase or decrease resistance level (from 1 to 16) and press ENTER to confirm.
2. User may preset exercise data (TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, PULSE), and press
START/STOP to start exercise.
User can press RESET to return to the MANUAL setting
3. Resistance level is adjustable during training.
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20
USER SELECT U1-U4
PRESS
RESET 3 SEC
TO RESET
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
MANUAL mode
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
FUNCTION SELECT
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CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
START/
STOP
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FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24
PROGRAM MODE
1. After entering the PROGRAM mode, the user can turn the UP/DOWN joggle wheel to
select any program profile from P1 to P12, then press ENTER to confirm.
2. User can preset the TIME data then press START/STOP to start exercise.
3. After pressing start,the TIME will be counted down. When the TIME is counted to 0, the
screen will flash and the alarm will ring. User can press any button to stop the alarm.
USER SELECT U1-U4
PRESS
RESET 3 SEC
TO RESET
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PROGRAM mode
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
FUNCTION SELECT
T
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CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PROGRAM SELECT P1 to P12
P1 P2
P3
P4
P5
P7 P6
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
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counted to 0, the screen will flash and the alarm will ring. User can press any button to stop
the alarm.
FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28
FIGURE 29
USER PROGRAM
1. After entering in to USER PROGRAM mode, the first column of the profile will blink
(FIGURE 25). User may turn the joggle wheel to adjust the resistance level for that column
(FIGURE 26).To create his / her own profile, press enter and cepeat to adjust the next column.
2. After setting save column 1 to column 20, user may press and hold MODE button for 2
seconds to save profile setting and enter TIME setting.
3. While making the profile setting, user can press RESET and return to the menu.
4. After beginning training (FIGURE 27~29), TIME will be counted down. When TIME is
USER SELECT U1-U4
PRESS
RESET 3 SEC
TO RESET
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
USER mode
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
FUNCTION SELECT
T
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E
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
Repeating these opeartion till completing the setting of 20 ranges
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
Hold on pressing for 2 seconds
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FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34 FIGURE 35 FIGURE 36
USER SELECT U1-U4
PRESS
RESET 3 SEC
TO RESET
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
H.R.C. mode
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
FUNCTION SELECT
T
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E
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
TRAINING MODE SELECT
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C
G A T
% 0 5
75%
% 0 9
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
HEART RATE CONTROL
1. After entering the HEART RATE CONTROL mode, the screen will show heart rate
percentage 55%, 75%, 90% and TARGET. User may select heart rate percentage by
turning UP/ DOWN joggle wheel.
2. User can preset the TIME data then press START/ STOP to start exercise.
3. After beginning training, TIME will be counted down. When the TIME is counted to 0, the
screen will flash and the alarm will ring. User can press any button to stop the alarm.
If there is no HR input for 5 seconds, LCD will display until HR signal is
picked up again.
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FIGURE 37 FIGURE 38
RECOVERY
After exercising for a period of time, hold the handgrips and press the “RECOVERY”
button. All function displays will stop except “TIME” will start counting down from 00:60 to
00:00.
Screen will display your heart rate recovery status with the F1, F2….to F6. F1 is the best, F6
is the worst. User may keep exercising to improve the heart rate recovery status. (Press the
RECOVERY button again to return the main display.)
WATT CONSTANT
1. In standby mode, select WATT and press ENTER to enter.
2. The preset watt value 120 will flash on the screen, use UP/ DOWN joggle wheel to set target
value from 10 to 350. Pressing START button to start training.
3. User can preset the TIME data then press START/STOP to start exercising.
4. After beginning training, TIME will be counted down. When the TIME is counted to 0, the
screen will flash and the alarm will ring. User can press any button to stop the alarm.
5. Watt value is adjustable during training. User can turn the joggle wheel to adjust the Watt
according to the instruction:
▲: Watt value > Setting value 25% --- User should slow down
●: Watt value in the Setting value 25% ---User should keep the same speed
▼ : Watt value < Setting value 25% --- User should speed up
USER SELECT U1-U4
PRESS
RESET 3 SEC
TO RESET
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
WATT mode
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
PRESS
ENTER
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER PRESS
ENTER
FUNCTION SELECT
T
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E
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
PRESS
ENTER
WATT INSTALLED 120
3
5
0
+
1
0
-
CLOCKWISE OR
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
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FIGURE 39
FIGURE 41 FIGURE 42
FIGURE 40
NOTE:
1. When user stops pedaling for 4 minutes, the console will enter into power save mode, all
settings and exercise data will be stored until user starts exercising again.
2. This computer requires 9V battery and a 1A adaptor.
3. When console is not responding, please unplug the adaptor and plug in again.
4. If problem persists contact the store of purchase and speak with the service tech.
STRIDE
1. After displaying all segments, the screen will display STRIDE 18” (FIGURE 41)
(FIGURE 42)2. You can change the stride length by pressing the preset stride lengths.
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120 Robin Cres,
Saskatoon, SK
S7L 6M7
1-886-978-1999