Sole Fitness E35 User manual

Z100 / Z300 Z500 Z700
OWNER’S MANUAL
E35
Elliptical E75 Elliptical E95 Elliptical
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL
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Table of Contents
Product Registration…………………………………………………………………………. 2
Important Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………………3
Important Electrical Information………………………………………………………………4
Important Operation Instructions……………………………………………………………..4
Assembly Instructions………………………………………………………………………….5
Features……………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Operation of Your New Elliptical……………………………………………………………...15
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty……………………………………………………………..32
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TTENTION-THIS ELLIPTICAL IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
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ANTED FOR THAT APPLICATION. ANY OTHER APPLICATION
VOIDS THIS WARRANTY IN ITS ENTIRETY.
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Thank you for your purchase of this quality elliptical trainer from Sole. Your new
elliptical was manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the
world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available.
Through your dealer, Sole will do all we can to make your ownership experience
as pleasant as possible for many years to come. The local dealership where you
purchased this elliptical is your administrator for all Sole warranty and service
needs. Their responsibility is to provide you with the technical knowledge and
service personnel to make your experience more informed and any difficulties
easier to remedy.
Please take a moment at this time to record the name of the dealer, their
telephone number, and the date of purchase below to make any future, needed
contact easy. We appreciate your support and we will always remember that you
are the reason that we are in business. Please complete and mail your
registration card today and enjoy your new elliptical.
Yours in Health,
Sole Manufacturing, Inc.
Name of Dealer______________________________________
Telephone Number of Dealer___________________________
Purchase Date_______________________________________
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER
Please record the Serial Number of this fitness product in the space provided below.
Serial Number_______________________________________
REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE
The self-addressed product registration card must be completed in full and returned to
Sole. or visit www.soletreadmills.com to register online.
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Product Registration
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
NEW ELLIPTICAL AND WELCOME
TO THE SOLE FAMILY
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WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
■Do not operate elliptical on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both
carpet and elliptical may result.
■Keep children away from the elliptical. There are obvious pinch points and other
caution areas that can cause harm.
■ Keep hands away from all moving parts.
■ Never operate the elliptical if it has a damaged cord or plug. If the elliptical is not
working properly, call your dealer.
■ Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
■Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered. Sparks from the motor may ignite a highly gaseous
environment.
■ Never drop or insert any object into any openings.
■ Do not use outdoors.
■To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from the
outlet.
■Do not attempt to use your elliptical for any purpose other than for the purpose it is
intended.
■The hand pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the
user’s movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are
intended only as exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general.
■Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable
for use on your elliptical. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg
fatigue.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY!
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Important Electrical Information
WARNING!
●NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power supply.
●If A.C. voltage varies by ten percent (10%) or more, the performance of your elliptical
may be affected. Such conditions are not covered under your warranty. If you
suspect the voltage is low, contact your local power company or a licensed electrician
for proper testing.
●NEVER expose this elliptical to rain or moisture. This product is NOT designed for
Use outdoors, near a pool or spa, or in any other high humidity environment.
Important Operation Instructions
●NEVER operate this elliptical without reading and completely understanding the
results of any operational change you request from the computer.
●Understand that changes in resistance do not occur immediately. Set your desired
level on the computer console and release the adjustment key. The computer will
obey the command gradually.
●NEVER use your elliptical during an electrical storm. Surges may occur in your
household power supply that could damage elliptical components.
●Use caution while participating in other activities while using your elliptical such as
watching television, reading, etc. These distractions may cause you to lose balance
which may result in serious injury.
●Always hold on to a handrail or hand bar while making control changes.
Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to
properly function with little finger pressure. Pushing harder is not going to make the unit
go faster or slower. If you feel the buttons are not functioning properly with normal
pressure, contact your Sole dealer.
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ssembly Instructions (E35.E75.E95)
■UNPACKING THE UNIT
1. Using a razor knife (Box Cutter) cut the outside, bottom, edge of box along the dotted
Line. Lift Box over the unit and unpack.
2. Carefully remove all parts from carton and inspect for any damage or missing parts. If
damaged parts are found, or parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
3. Locate the hardware package. The hardware is separated into steps. Remove the tools
first. Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion.
STEP 1: REAR RAIL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 1. You should have four
3-3/4” X 3/8” bolts, four curved washers, two 1/4” X 3/8” bolts, two flat washers
and six 3/4” X 1/8” Phillips head screws.
2. Put the two flat washers on the 2-1/4” bolts and hand-tighten them, through the
top of the middle stabilizer tube, into the rear rail assembly.
3. Put the four curved washers on the 3-3/4” bolts and hand-tighten them through
the front of the middle stabilizer tube, into the rear rail assembly.
4. Using the wrench provided tighten all six bolts securely.
5. Locate the four plastic covers (E35, E75 only) for the rear rail assembly and
the one cover for the front stabilizer and install them using the six 3/4” X
1/4“ screws and the Phillips head screw driver provided.
STEP 2: CONSOLE MAST ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 2. You should have one
2-3/4” X 3/8” bolt, one lock washer, two 1” X 3/8” bolts, two curved washers and
four 1/2” X 1/4” Phillips head screws.
2. Locate the console mast and console mast cover and slide the cover onto the
mast as far as it will go. Make sure the cover is facing the correct way.
3. At the top opening of the main body of the elliptical is a wire harness. Unravel
and straighten out the wire harness and feed it into the bottom of the console
mast tube and out of the top opening.
4. Install the console mast into the receiving bracket in the top of the main body.
NOTE: there is one bolt already installed in the receiving bracket that will engage
with the slot at the bottom of the console mast. This needs to be tightened at the
end along with the three other console mast bolts.
5. Put the flat washer onto the 2 3/4” bolt and the two curved washers onto the two
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1” bolts. Install, and hand tighten, the 2 3/4” bolt through the left side of the
receiving tube into the console mast. NOTE: There is a wire running through the
tube. Be careful not to damage or pinch this wire during this procedure. Damage
to the electronic console could result. Install, and hand tighten, the two 1” bolts
through the front of the receiving tube into the console mast.
6. Using the two sided wrench tighten the three bolts, and the fourth bolt which is
pre-installed, firmly. These bolts should be tightened as much as you possibly
can.
7. Locate the electronic console and the four 1/2” X 1/4” Phillips head screws.
8. There will be two electrical wire connectors at the top opening of the console
mast, one 4 pin (hand pulse sensors), one 10 pin (main wire harness). Connect
these to the mating connectors on the back of the console. The connectors are
keyed so you cannot plug them in the wrong way so do not force them.
9. Storing the excess wire back into the console mast, carefully install the console
onto the mounting plate and secure using the four Phillips head screws.
10.Install the Bottle Holder onto console mast with two M5x12mm Phillips head
screws then place the Bottle in the Bottle Holder.
STEP 3: HANDLE BAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 3. You should have two
5/8” X 3/8” bolts, two large flat washers, two large wave washers and four self
tapping Phillips head screws.
2. Locate and install the 2 large wave washers onto the handle bar axle, one on
each side.
3. Slide the left and right handle bars onto the appropriate side of the axle. There is
a sticker on each handle bar indicating Lfor left and Rfor right.
4. Put the large flat washers onto the two 5/8” X 3/8” bolts and install, and tighten,
in the threaded holes in the ends of the axle.
5. Install the plastic covers over the handle bar/axle connections with the six self
tapping Phillips head screws.
STEP 4: FOOT PAD/CONNECTING ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 4. You should have two
1-1/4” X 3/8” bolts, two flat washers, two Nylon nuts, four 5/8” machine screws
(long), four 3/8” machine screws (short) and two self tapping Phillips head
screws.
2. On the pedal arms, in the middle on top, there are two axles already installed in

the bushing housings. Remove, from one side of each axle, the bolt (one should
be loose) and washer. Remove the axle and set aside for the next step.
3. Locate the left foot pad/connecting arm. Holding the rear of the foot pad with
your right hand and the connecting arm, just in front of the foot pad, with your left
hand, place the foot pad over the bushing housing.
4. Holding the axle (removed in step 2) in one hand, and the foot pad in the other,
line up the large hole in the side of the bracket (under the foot pad) with the hole
in the bushing housing and insert the axle all the way until the washer is flush
against the bracket. You may have to wiggle the axle while moving the foot pad
slightly to get the axle to go in.
5. Take the bolt that you removed from the axle in step 2 AND INSTALL THE NEW
ANTI-ROTATION BRACKET,then thread it into the hole in the axle. Tighten the
bolt using two wrenches provided. You have to put a wrench on both axle bolts to
tighten firmly.
6. Align the hole in the end of the connecting arm (pivoting rod end) with the hole in
the bracket of the handle bar. The rod end should be on the inside of the handle
bar bracket. Take one of the 1-1/4” X 3/8” bolts and install it through the handle
bar bracket and the rod end. Install a flat washer and Nylon nut on the bolt and
tighten firmly using a wrench on the nut and one on the bolt.
7. Repeat for the right side foot pad/connecting arm.
8. Install the plastic covers over the connection of the rod end and handle bar. The
front inside hole in the plastic uses a self tapping screw and the two rear holes
use the 3/8” machine screws (short). There is a short Phillips screw driver
provided for installing the inside screws.
9. Install the two wheel covers using the four 5/8” machine screws (long).
10.Install the locking pins for the adjustable foot pads into the desired holes (E75,
E95 only). *See Foot pad angle adjustment section for details of this feature.
11.This step is for the E95 only. Install the two plastic parts that make up the rear
shroud using the seven Phillips head screws.
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Features
Adjustable foot pedals, and orthopedically correct foot pads
E75 and E95 only
Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation
expert, Sole engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. No other elliptical,
at any price, offers these unique features. The history of elliptical use over the past few
years tells us that many users suffer from numb toes while working out on elliptical trainers.
Many other users complain of ankle, Achilles tendon, knee and/or hip pain. While
researching a solution to these common problems Sole engineers consulted Richard
DeKok, P.T., M.T.C., of St. Bernards Industrial Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro
Arkansas.
Together we identified the inherent problem in elliptical designs and developed solutions to
solve the problems. What we found is that when you use an elliptical you tend to push
outward during the power stroke and not just straight back. This causes stress on the outer
part of the foot and throws off the natural alignment of the joints. The second problem we
found is that many people tend to stay up on the ball of their foot during the elliptical motion.
Our solutions were simple but effective:
• The first solution was to add a 2 degree inward angle to the foot pads. This might
sound simple but what it does is puts the users joints back into a neutral alignment.
This eases the over stressing of the ankles, knees and hips.
• The second solution was to make the foot pedal adjustable to the user’s style of
pedaling the elliptical. We achieved this by adding an adjustment that allows the
angle of the foot pad to be changed. There are three adjustments. The lowest one
will set the footpads at zero (0) degrees, or flat, at the bottom of the elliptical stroke.
The second position sets the footpad to five (5) degrees and the top position sets
the foot pads to ten (10) degrees.
Because every body is different, and there are as many styles to pedal an elliptical
as there are people, we found there is no one angle that fit every user. Some users
would be up on the balls of their feet, resulting in numb toes, so we decided to let
the user adjust the back of the foot pad upward to support the heel, taking the
pressure off of the nerves in the balls of the feet and the Achilles tendon. The result
was no more numb toes. Some users are uncomfortable at this angle so for them
we designed in three different adjustable angles so they could find one that feels
best for them.
A great side benefit of the adjustable foot pad angle is that you end up working different
muscle groups. At the highest angle you will work the quadriceps more. At the lowest angle
you work the hamstrings and glutes harder. Not a bad perk!
Transportation
The elliptical is equipped with two transport wheels which are engaged when rear of
the Elliptical is lifted.
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Operation of Your Elliptical
Getting familiar with the control panel
■E35 Console
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Starting a program
Quick Start
After the console powers up you may press the Start key to begin, this will initiate the Quick
Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be
adjusted manually by pressing the Up/Down buttons. Distance and Calories will accrue,
starting from zero.
The Calorie window will switch between Calories and Watts every 5 seconds. The Calorie
reading shows total Calories burned and is an approximate number. The Watt reading
indicates how much work you are doing. If the Watt reading is 100, this means you are doing
enough work to light a 100 watt light bulb.
The bottom left data window will switch between RPM and Speed every 5 seconds. RPM is
your actual pedal rotation speed, and the Speed readout is in MPH, indicating approximate
road speed as if pedaling a bicycle in 7th gear.
The Distance window shows distance traveled, based on pedal speed, in miles. The Pulse
window will display your heart rate in beats per minute if you are holding the heart rate hand
sensors, or wearing a chest strap transmitter.
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Manual
Using the Up/Down keys, highlight the Manual icon at the top of the display and press
Enter key. The profile will be blinking and you may use the Up/Down keys to adjust the
program work level and then press Enter. The Time window will now be blinking. Use the
Up/Down keys to adjust the program Time and then press Enter. The Distance window will
now be blinking and you can adjust a target Distance using the Up/Down keys then press
Enter. Calories will now be blinking, repeat the same process as above to set, then press
Enter. The Watt icon will be blinking. If you choose to set the Watts then the machine will
automatically adjust the workload to maintain continuous work. What this means is that if
you set the Watt to 100 the machine will try to keep you working at a rate of work that
equals 100 Watts (or working at a rate that will keep a 100 Watt light bulb burning). Watts
are determined by the amount of work you are doing. On the E35 Elliptical this means the
speed you are pedaling at combined with the workload of the machine. In Watt mode, if you
change your speed the machine will automatically change the workload to maintain the
same Watt level. If you pedal faster the workload will decrease and if you pedal slower the
workload increases.
After adjusting all the parameters, press Start to begin your workout.
Preset Programs
There are 12 preset programs to choose from. After power up, or reset, press the Up/Down
keys to highlight the Program icon. Press the Enter key to enter the program mode. The
display will show P1, for two seconds, then change to the P1 program profile. You may
keep pressing the Up/Down keys to scroll through the 12 programs. When you see a
program you want, press the Enter key to enter. At this point you may press start to begin
the program with the default settings or you may customize the program.
To customize the work level, press the Up key. You will see the profile increase in size.
When the work level is where you like it press the Enter key (If you do not want to
customize the profile, just press the Enter key to bypass).
The Time window will now be blinking. Use the Up and Down keys to adjust the workout
time and then press Enter.
The Distance window will now be blinking. Repeat the same process to set the distance to
count down, if desired, and press Enter.
The Calorie window will now be blinking. Repeat the same process then press Enter.
The Pulse window will now be blinking. Entering a Pulse number will set an alarm that will
beep when your heart rate reaches the programmed number to let you know you have
reached your target.
Once you have set the data you may press Start to begin the program. You may also press
Start at any time during the programming to begin.Any data that is not programmed at that
point will count up from zero.
When the program ends there is a series of audible beeps. You may press Start to restart
the program or press Reset to return to the start-up screen.

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User Program
This mode allows you to build and save your own custom program.
Press the Up or Down key until the User icon at the top of the display is blinking then press
Enter. The first column of the profile will be blinking. Use the Up/Down keys to adjust the
work level then press Enter. The second column will now be blinking. Repeat the same
process as above and press Enter. Repeat this process until all the columns are adjusted
to your liking. All the settings will be saved as a custom program.
Target HR
This program allows you to set a target heart rate and the machine will automatically adjust
the work load to safely reach the target and maintain that target.
Use the Up/Down keys to select the Target HR program and press Enter. The display will
show a number and the age icon at top will be blinking. Use the Up/Down keys to adjust
the age and press Enter. The display will now show a blinking percent number or the letters
THR.
You may use the Up/Down keys to choose either 55%, 75%, 90% or THR. The
percentage choices will automatically set the target to a percent of your maximum heart
rate, based on your age. This is why it is important to adjust the age properly. The console
will use a formula to determine the correct percentage: 220 – age = maximum HR. For
example a 30 year old persons’ Max HR is 190 BPM (220 – 30 = 190 BPM). If the 30 year
old wants to work at 75%, their target HR will be 142BPM.
If you want to choose to work at 75% - for example - then use the Up/Down arrows to
highlight 75% and press Enter. Now the Time window will be blinking and you can program
it and other data the same as other programs. If you want to set your own custom Target
HR then use the Up/Down arrow to highlight THR and press Enter. The Pulse window will
now be blinking. Use the Up/Down arrows to set your own Target HR and press Enter to
continue.
Recovery
Used to measure how fast your heart rate (HR) recovers from exercise. The faster your HR
returns to normal from exercise level, the better aerobic shape you are in. Pressing the
recovery button will start a 60 second count down. Hold the hand pulse sensors and do not
exercise during the count down. At the end of the 60 seconds a score will be displayed
ranging from F1 to F6 with F1 being the highest score and F6 being the lowest.

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FUNCTIONS
TIME: Count up: accumulates training time from zero to 99:59.
Count down: counts down from preset time to zero.
SPEED/ RPM: Automatically toggles between SPEED and RPM every 6 seconds.
Speed is in miles per hour (or kilometers per hour)
DISTANCE: Count up: accumulates training distance from 0.00 to 99.99 miles.
Count down: counts down from preset distance to zero.
CALORIES: Accumulates calories burned from 0 to 9999. This is an estimated
number only to be used from workout to workout to compare your
progress. Actual calorie burn cannot be measured accurately on any
consumer exercise equipment because every individual burns calories
at a different rate.
WATTS: Indicates the amount of work being done in Watts.
PULSE: Displays your current heart rate when you grasp the hand sensors or
wear the chest strap transmitter.
LEVEL: Shown next to the workout profile. Indicates the level of work being done
from 1 to 16.

Getting familiar with the control panel
■E75/ E95 Console
Power up
The E75 / E95 Elliptical is supplied with an external power supply. When power is
connected to the Elliptical, the console will automatically power up. If there is no input to
the console for 4 minutes the console will go to stand-by mode. In stand-by mode the
console display will turn off. To turn the console on press any key
When initially powered on the console will perform an internal self test. During this time all
the lights will turn on. When the lights go off the dot matrix display will show a software
version (ie: VER 1.0) and the message window will display an odometer reading. The
odometer reading displays how many hours the elliptical has been used and how many
virtual miles the elliptical has gone. The display will look like this: ODO 123 MI 123 HRS.
The odometer will remain displayed for only a few seconds then the console will go to the
start up display. The dot matrix display will be scrolling through the different profiles of the
programs and the message window will be scrolling the start up message. You may now
begin to use the console.
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