Reebok RL 1500 RBEL4255.0 User manual

Model No. RBEL4255.0
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the elliptical exerciser.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.
4. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser in
a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat be-
neath it to protect the floor or carpet. Make
sure that there is enough clearance around
the elliptical exerciser to mount, dismount,
and use it.
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 350 pounds.
9. Always hold the handlebars when mounting,
dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.
12. Wear appropriate exercise clothes and ath-
letic shoes while using the elliptical exer-
ciser.
13. The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensors are intended
only as exercise aids in determining heart
rate trends in general.
14. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip-
tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the fly-
wheel stops.
15. The battery pack contains materials that are
considered hazardous to the environment.
Proper disposal of the battery is required by
federal law.
16. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is missing
or illegible, call the toll-free telephone num-
ber on the front cover of this manual and
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical exerciser.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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Congratulations for selecting the new REEBOK®RL
1500 elliptical exerciser. The RL 1500 elliptical exer-
ciser is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your
feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact
on your knees and ankles. And the RL 1500 elliptical
exerciser offers an array of features designed to help
you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience and
privacy of your home.
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, please
note the product model number and serial number be-
fore contacting us. The model number is RBEL4255.0.
The serial number can be found on a decal attached to
the elliptical exerciser (see the front cover of this man-
ual for the location of the decal).
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical ex-
erciser at www.reebokservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handlebar
Console
Levelling Foot
Levelling Foot
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Wheel
Pedal
Handle
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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M8 Nylon
Locknut (72)–4
M10 Split
Washer (85)–20
M10 Washer
(67)–14
M8 Small
Washer (18)–4
M8 Washer
(69)–4
M8 x 55mm Bolt
Set (92)–2
M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolt (38)–2
M8 x 38mm Button
Screw (58)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–4
M10 x 123mm Button Screw (87)–2
M10 Nylon
Locknut (70)–2
M4 x 16mm
Bolt (47)–4
Thrust Washer
(66)–4
M10 x 13mm Button
Screw (54)–14
M10 x 65mm Bolt
Set (94)–2
M8 x 19mm Button
Screw (56)–4
M10 x 25mm Patch
Screw (48)–4
M4 x 22mm
Screw (57)–2
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Set the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove all packing materials.
Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using the in-
cluded hex keys and your own adjustable wrench .
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts used for assembly. The number in parentheses below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 24. The number following the key number is
the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been preassembled. If a part is not in
the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled.
ASSEMBLY

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1. Attach the Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with two
M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolts (38) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (70).
2. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the po-
sition shown. Connect the Upper Wire Harness (77)
to the Lower Wire Harness (78).
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four
M10 x 25mm Patch Screws (48) and four M10 Split
Washers (85). Make sure that no wires are
pinched between the Upright and the Frame.
1
1
2
48
85
78
2
1
70
38
8
77
85
48
85
3. Attach the Track Frame (4) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 123mm Button Screws (87) and two
M10 Split Washers (85). Finger tighten a Button
Screw into the lower hole first, and then finger
tighten a Button Screw into the upper hole. Then,
tighten both Button Screws. Note: This step may be
easier if you raise the Frame a few inches in the lo-
cation shown by the arrow at the right while you at-
tach the Track Frame.
85
4
1
87
85
87
3

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4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the
sides of two Wave Washers (88) and two Thrust
Washers (66).
Slide a Weld Spacer (89) onto the Left Crank Arm
(83). Next, identify the Left Track Arm (12), which
is marked with an “L.” Orient the Left Track Arm as
shown, and slide it onto the Left Crank Arm. Then,
slide a Wave Washer (88) on the end of the Left
Crank Arm.
Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap
(41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56). Next,
slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the shoulder of
the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the Button Screw into
the end of the Left Crank Arm (83). Make sure
that the Thrust Washer remains on the shoul-
der of the Axle Cap, and that the Wave Washer
(88) remains on the end of the Left Crank Arm.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Track Arm
(11) to the right side of the elliptical exerciser.
11
83
89
88
41
56
12
18
66
5. Attach a Pedal (21) to the Left Pedal Leg (14) with
seven M10 x 13mm Button Screws (54), seven
M10 Split Washers (85), and seven M10 Washers
(67).
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the Right
Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same way.
5
21
67
67
85
85
54
54
14
6. Apply a thin film of grease to the barrel of an M10 x
65mm Bolt Set (94). Next, fit the bracket on the
Left Pedal Leg (14) onto the bracket on the Left
Track Arm (12). Attach the Left Pedal Leg to the
Left Track Arm with the Bolt Set.
Attach the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) to the
Right Track Arm (not shown) in the same way.
12
94
Grease
14
94
6
4
Grease

7. Identify the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked
with an “L.” Insert the Left Handlebar into one of
the Handlebar Legs (17). Next, turn the Left
Handlebar and the Handlebar Leg so that the
wide side of the pivot tube on the Left
Handlebar is above the hexagonal holes in the
Handlebar Leg. Attach the Left Handlebar with two
M8 x 38mm Button Bolts (58) and two M8 Nylon
Locknuts (72). Make sure that the Nylon
Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal holes. Do
not tighten the Button Bolts yet.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) and the other
Handlebar Leg (17) in the same way.
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19 20
58 58
72
17 17
8. Apply a small amount of grease to the sides of two
Wave Washers (88) and two Thrust Washers (66).
Slide the Left Handlebar (19) onto the Handlebar
Axle (16) as shown. Next, slide a Wave Washer
(88) onto the end of the Handlebar Axle.
Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap
(41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56). Next,
slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the shoulder of
the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the Button Screw into
the end of the Handlebar Axle (16). Make sure
that the Thrust Washer remains on the shoul-
der of the Axle Cap, and that the Wave Washer
(88) remains on the end of the Handlebar Axle.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) in the same
way. Then, tighten both M8 x 19mm Button Screws
(56) at the same time.
8
1
56
18
56
41
41
88
88
16
20
66
18
19
66
Hexagonal
Holes
Wide side of
pivot tube
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Grease

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9. Apply a film of grease to the barrel of an M8 x 55mm
Bolt Set (92) and to a 7mm Spacer (55). Slide an
M8 Washer (69) and the Spacer onto the barrel.
While another person holds the front end of the
Left Pedal Leg (14) inside of the bracket on the left
Handlebar Leg (17), insert the barrel of the Bolt
Set (92) through both parts. Next, slide a 7mm
Spacer (55) and an M8 Washer (69) onto the end
of the barrel of the Bolt Set. Then, turn the screw
of the Bolt Set a few turns into the barrel. Do not
overtighten the Bolt Set; the left Handlebar Leg
must be able to pivot freely.
Attach the right Handlebar Leg (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same way.
See step 7. Tighten the four M8 x 38mm Button
Bolts (58).
10. While another person holds the Console (74) near
the Upright (2), connect the Pulse Jumper Wire
(76) to the console pulse wire, and connect the
Upper Wire Harness (77) to the console wire har-
ness. Insert the excess wires into the Upright.
Hold the Console (74) against the Upright (2).
Make sure that no wires are pinched. Attach the
Console with four M4 x 16mm Screws (47).
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9
10
2
92
17 92
55
55 69
69
47 77
76
74
11. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (26) to the Frame
(1) with two M4 x 22mm Screws (57). 11
1
Grease
26
57
12. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Cover the floor beneath the el-
liptical exerciser to protect the floor from damage. Note: Some extra hardware may be left over.

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To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen-
sor, please read the instructions below.
HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
The chest pulse sensor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the steps
below to put on the chest pulse sensor.
See the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on one end
of the chest strap through the hole in one end of the
sensor unit as shown. Make sure that the tab is flush
with the sensor unit.
Wrap the chest
pulse sensor
around your
chest. Attach the
free end of the
chest strap to
the sensor unit
as described
above. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if neces-
sary. The chest pulse sensor should be under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the pec-
toral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure
that the logo is facing forward and is right-side-up.
Pull the sensor
unit away from
your body a few
inches and lo-
cate the two
electrode areas
on the inner
side. Using a saline solution such as saliva or contact
lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Then, return
the sensor unit to a position against your chest.
CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING
If the chest pulse sensor does not function prop-
erly, or if the displayed heart rate is excessively
high or low, try the steps below.
• Make sure that the chest pulse sensor is worn ex-
actly as described at the left. If the chest pulse sen-
sor does not function when positioned as described,
move it slightly lower or higher on your chest.
• Each time you use the chest pulse sensor, use
saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution
to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit. If
heart rate readings do not appear until you begin
perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.
• Make sure that you are within arm’s length of the
console. For the console to display heart rate
readings, the user must be within arm’s length of
the console.
• The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with
people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical condi-
tions such as premature ventricular contractions
(pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
• The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be af-
fected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
magnetic interference may be causing a problem,
try relocating your exercise equipment.
• If the chest pulse sensor still does not function prop-
erly, test the chest pulse sensor in the following way:
Hold the chest
pulse sensor
and place your
thumbs over
the electrode
areas as
shown.
Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Electrode Areas
Sensor
Unit
Electrode Areas
Logo
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR