Spirit XE395 Elliptical User manual

Please carefully read this entire manual before operating your new elliptical
OWNER’S MANUAL
Elliptical Trainer
XE395

Table of Contents
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Product Registration
Important Safety Instructions
Important Electrical Instructions
Important Operation Instructions
XE395 Assembly Instructions
Product Features
Operation of Your Console
Programmable Features
Using A Heart Rate Transmitter
General Maintenance
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
ATTENTION
This elliptical is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this
application. Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety.

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Record Your Serial Number
Please record the serial number of this tness 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 Spirit
Fitness. You can also go to https://www.spirittness.com/residentialwarrantyregistration.html
to register online.
Thank you for your purchase of this quality group elliptical from Spirit Fitness. Your new
elliptical was manufactured by one of the leading tness manufacturers in the world and is
backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available. Through your dealer, Spirit Fitness
will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to
come. If not purchased direct from Spirit Fitness, the local dealership where you purchased this
elliptical is your administrator for all Spirit Fitness 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 difculties 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,
Spirit Fitness
Congratulations on your new elliptical and welcome to the Spirit Fitness family!
Name of Dealer
Dealer Phone #
Purchase Date
XE395_20110623
Product Registration

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance.
If using the optional power supply:
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your Spirit Fitness elliptical from the
electrical outlet prior to cleaning and/or service work.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons, install
the elliptical on a at level surface with access to a 110-volt, 15-amp grounded outlet with only
the elliptical plugged into the circuit.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT IS A 14AWG OR BETTER, WITH ONLY
ONE OUTLET ON THE END:
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. Their purpose is to provide you with an
approximate measurement in relation to your target heart rate. Use of a chest transmitter
strap (sold separately) is a much more accurate method of heart rate analysis . 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 Instructions
WARNING!
NEVER remove any cover without rst disconnecting AC power. If 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 out-
doors, near a pool or spa, or in any other high humidity environment. The operating
temperature specication is 40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity is 95% non-condensing
(no water drops forming on surfaces).
This product must be grounded. If the elliptical should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current, reducing the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualied electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the product if it will not t the outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 110-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated
below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle as shown below if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should
be used only until a properly grounded outlet, (shown below) can be installed by a qualied 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.
Grounding Instructions

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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 resistance
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. Unplug the elliptical during an electri-
cal storm as a precaution.
Use caution while participating in other activities while pedaling on your elliptical; such as
watching television, reading, etc. These distractions may cause you to lose balance which may
result in serious injury.
Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to function
properly with little nger pressure.
Important Operation Instructions

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#126. Phillips Head
Screwdriver
#125. Short Phillips
Head Screw Driver
#124. 13/14mm
Wrench
#129. 12/14mm
Wrench
Assembly Tools
1. Using a razor knife (Box Cutter), cut the banding straps that wrap around the carton. Reach under the bottom
edge of the carton and pull it away from the cardboard underneath, separating the staples that join the two
together. Lift the 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 four steps. Remove the tools rst. Remove the
hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion. The numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis
(#) are the item number from the assembly drawing for reference.
Pre-Assembly
XE395
Assembly Instructions
To assist you in assembling your new Spirit Fitness elliptical, we have posted an assembly video at the
following link: http://www.spirittness.com/customerservice/video/ellipticalvideos.html
Assembly Video

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1. Slide the Incline Rail Assembly (2) into the U channel of the Main Frame (1). Be very careful not to damage the
wires that exit each part.
2. Connect the Incline Rail Assembly (2) horizontally to the U channel of the Main Frame (1) with two Hex
Head Bolts (77), two Flat Washers (96), and two Nyloc Nuts (89). Secure it vertically with four Hex Head
Bolts (167), four split washers (178), four Flat Washers (100), and four star washers (179). Tighten using the
wrenches provided (124 & 129).
3. Connect the Incline Motor wires (37 & 38) to the wiring harness & black wire that exits the Incline Rail
Assembly (2). Push the excess cable inside the U channel.
4. Guide the twist tie that is attached to the Computer Cables (36 & 39) bundle through the Console Mast
Cover (49) and the bottom of the Console Mast (12) until it exits the top of the steel tube Note: make sure the
console mast cover is positioned like the illustration. Secure the Console Mast (12) by loosely threading two Hex
Head Bolts (76) from the front and two Curved Washers (104) rst. Then secure the mast from the side by
loosely threading a Hex Head Bolt (75) and a Split Washer (128); Note: there is one bolt already installed in the
receiving bracket that will engage with the slot at the bottom of the Console Mast. Tighten the bolt from the left side
last.
5. Tighten the two front bolts rst, then the side bolts with the wrench (124). Secure the Console Mast Cover
(49) over the top of the plastic side covers (50 & 51).
6. Untie the twist tie, which is attached to the Computer Cables (36 & 39). Plug in the connectors of the two
Hand pulse cables (44), Computer cable (36 & 39), Resistance cable (146), and Incline cable (146-1) in the
bottom of the Console (32). Secure the Console (32) onto the mounting plate with four Phillips Head Screws
(85). Tighten them with the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126).
HARDWARE
STEP 1: Incline Rail & Console Mast
#96. 3/8” x 19 x 1.5T
Flat Washer
(2 pcs)
#100. 5/16” x 20 x 1.5T
Flat Washer
(4 pcs)
#104. 3/8” x 23 x 1.5T
Curved Washer
(2 pcs)
#128. 3/8” x 2T
Split Washer
(1 pc)
#85. M5 x 10mm
Phillips Head Screw
(4 pcs)
#89. 3/8” x 7T
Nyloc Nut
(2 pcs)
#178. 5/16” x 1.5T
Split Washer
(4 pcs)
#179. 5/16”
Star Washer
(4 pcs)
#76. 3/8” x 3/4”
Hex Head Bolt
(2 pcs)
#77. 3/8” x 1-1/2”
Hex Head Bolt
(2 pcs)
#167. 5/16” x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
(4 pcs)
#75. 3/8” x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
(1 pc)

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1. Place two Wave Washers (103) onto the left and right Console Mast shafts; Slide the left (10) and right (11)
swing arms onto the shafts and secure with two Hex Head Bolts (74) and two Flat Washers (99); tighten with
the wrench (129). Note: make sure the arms are placed on their respective shafts as shown in the illustration.
2. Slide a grommet (145) onto the left cable (146-1); connect that cable to the cable (147) of the left swing arm
(10); snap the grommet into the hole on the side of the console mast tube, then push the excess amount of
cable through the grommet. Repeat this process on the right side,
connecting cables (146 & 147).
3. Match the Front Handle Bar Cover (L) (68) with Rear Handle Bar Cover (L) (68-1) on left Swing Arm (10)
and secure with three Sheet Metal Screws (107). Tighten using the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126). Repeat
for the right Swing Arm (11), matching covers (69 & 69-1).
HARDWARE
STEP 2: Swing Arms
#103. 17mm
Wave Washer
(4 pcs)
#99. 5/6” x 23 x 1.5T
Flat Washer
(2 pcs)
#107. 3.5 x 12mm
Sheet Metal Screw
(6 pcs)
#74. 5/6” x 15mm
Hex Head Bolt
(2 pcs)
#145. Grommet
(2 pcs)

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1. Untie the wire on the Rod End Bearing; connect the Swing Arm (L) (10) with Connecting Arm (L) (8) and
secure with a Hex Head Bolt (79), Rod End Sleeve (22), a Flat Washer (100), and a Nyloc Nut (91). Tighten
using the wrenches provided (124 & 129).
2. Repeat the process for the Right Connecting Arm (R) (9) and Right Swing Arm (R) (11).
HARDWARE
STEP 3: Connecting Arm
#100. 5/16” x 20 x1.5T
Flat Washer
(2 pcs)
#91. 5/16” x 7T
Nyloc Nut
(2 pcs)
#79. 5/16” x 1-1/4” Hex
Head Bolt
( 2 Pcs)

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1. Mate the Connecting Arm Covers (71 and 72) over the Left Connecting Arm (8) and secure with two Phillips
Head Screws (82) and a Sheet Metal Screw (107). Tighten the screws using the Short Phillips Head Screw
Driver (125). Repeat for the opposite side.
2. Install Roller Covers (64) onto each set of Rollers. Secure with four Phillips Head Screws (82). Tighten using the
Phillips Head Screw Driver (126).
3. Attach the two covers (L-60) & (R-61) to the middle stabilizer tube (there is a sticker on the bottom side
identifying each). Secure with a Phillips Head Screw (82) on each side. Secure with the Phillips Head Screw
Driver (126).
4. Attach the Front Stabilizer Cover (59) to the front stabilizer tube with Use two Phillips Head Screws (82).
Secure with the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126).
5. Attach a steel bracket (156) to the rear stabilizer tube on the left and right sides (with the single hole facing the
rear), and secure them with four Phillips Head Screws (157). Secure using the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126).
6. Attach the front Rear Stabilizer Cover to the rear stabilizer tube with two Phillips Head Screws(82). Secure with
the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126). Attach the back Rear Stabilizer Cover (73-3) onto the rear stabilizer tube
with four Phillips Head Screws (82). Secure using the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126).
7. Plug in the electrical cord to a properly grounded outlet and turn on the power button, located at the bottom
front of the unit. Raise the incline to Level “8” and attach the Incline Cover (73) with two Phillips Head Screws
(82). Secure using the Phillips Head Screw Driver (126). Return the Incline to “0”.
8. Look closely at the four oor levelers underneath the middle and rear of the elliptical. If any of these aren’t in
contact with the oor, use the wrench (124) to loosen the bottom nut. Once the nut has been loosened, turn
the rubber pad clockwise until it makes solid contact with the oor. Retighten the bottom nut to prevent it from
moving.
HARDWARE
STEP 4: Plastic Parts
#107. 3.5 x 12mm
Sheet Metal Screw
(2 pcs)
#82. M5 x15mm
Phillips Head Screw
(20 pcs)
#157. M6 x10mm
Phillips Head Screw
(4 pcs)
#156. Bracket
(2 pcs)

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Product Features
Footpads
Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert,
Spirit 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 Spirit engineers consulted Richard DeKok, P.T., M.T.C., of St. Bernards Industrial
Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro Arkansas.
Together we identied 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 rst solution was to add a 2-degree inward angle to the footpads. This might sound
simple but what it achieves is not. Pedaling an elliptical, no matter how close together the
pedals may be, puts the users musculoskeletal system out of neutral alignment. Adding the
2-degree angle positions the user back into a neutral alignment which eases the over stress of
the outer 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 footpad
to be changed. There are three positions available with a simple pull-pin adjustment lo-
cated under the footpads (see illustration below). The lowest position will set the footpads
at zero (0) degrees, or at at the bottom of the elliptical stroke. The second position sets
the footpad at ve (5) degrees and the top position sets the footpads at ten (10) degrees.
Because everybody is different, we found there is no one angle that ts every user. Some
users are up on the balls of their feet, resulting in numb toes, so we decided to allow the
user to 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 relief from
the toes going numb. Some users are uncomfort-
able at a xed angle, therefore we added the adjust-
able pedal angles so they could nd one that feels best
for them. A great side benet of the adjustable
footpad angle is that you end up working the muscles of
the lower extremities in a different way. At the highest
angle, you will work the quadriceps more. At the lowest
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HEART RATE % PROFILE
The console LCD screen will display your current heart rate anytime a
pulse is detected. The Bar Graph, located to the right of the LCD screen,
will show your current heart rate % in relation to your projected maximum
heart rate, which is determined by your age that you entered during the
programming phase of any of the 10 programs. The signicance of the bar
graph colors are as follows:
• 50-60% of maximum is Amber
• 65-80% of maximum is Amber and Green
• 85-90% or more is Amber, Green, and Red
Console
MUSCLE ACTIVATION FIGURE
There is an anatomical gure located at the top of the console. This gure will light all areas that
are activated when using the ellipticall. These will light up during any of the programs. You can
control which muscles are activated by changing the incline and swinging your arms. The pre-set
programs will determine which lower body muscles will be activated by automatically adjusting
the incline. Generally the
following guidelines hold true:
• The upper body LED’s will light any time your hands aren’t in contact with
the pulse grip sensors
• The lower body lights will activate in three degrees of engagement: Green
represents minimal muscle involvement, Amber represents medium
involvement, and Red represents full or heavy activation.
0-4.5% Elevation: even muscle distribution, all four
muscle groups will be Amber
5-15% Elevation: Quads are Amber and Glutes, Hamstrings,
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When the A.C. power cord is connected to the elliptical, the console will automatically power up.
If there is no input to the console for 20 minutes the console will go to standby mode. In standby
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 Message Center will show the software version (i.e.:
VER 1.0). The distance window shows the distance in miles and the time window shows the total
hours of use.
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 proles of the programs
and the Message Center will be scrolling the start up message. You may now begin to use the
console.
Power
XE395 Console
Operation of Your Console
Ten innovative
programs offer a
variety of work-outs
Heart Rate % Profile
Easy-Touch
Control Buttons
Muscle
Activation Profile
Swivel Fan to
keep you cool
Integrated Speakers
for MP3 Player
Convenient cargo
compartment for
keys, phone, or
MP3 player
Large LCD with
scrolling feedback
and scrolling
message center

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This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers
up you just 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 Level Up/
Down buttons. The dot matrix display will have only the bottom row
lit at rst. As you increase the work load more rows will light indicating
a harder workout. The elliptical will get harder to pedal as the rows increase.
There are 20 levels of resistance available for plenty of variety. The rst 5 levels are very easy
workloads and the changes between levels are set to a good progression for de-conditioned
users. Levels 6-10 are more challenging, but the increases in resistance from one level to the
next remain small. Levels 11-15 start getting tough as the levels jump more dramatically. Levels
16-20 are extremely hard and are good for short interval peaks and elite athletic training.
Quick Start
The Message Center will initially be displaying the Program name.
When in scan mode during a program, speed will be displayed for four
seconds, then move on and display Watts (indication of workload). If
100 watts is displayed, you are doing enough work to keep a 100-watt
light bulb lit. The data changes to Laps completed, Segment time, Max
level. Pressing the Enter button again will bring you back to
the beginning.
The Stop button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop key
once during a program will pause the program for 5 minutes. If you
need to get a drink, answer the phone or any of the many things that
could interrupt your workout, this is a great feature. To resume your
workout during Pause, just press the Start key. If the Stop button is
pressed twice during a workout, the program will end and the console will display your
Workout Summary (Total time, Avg. Speed, Avg. Watts, Avg. HR, total Laps). If the Stop key is
held down for 3 seconds or a third time during the program, the console will perform a
complete Reset. During data entry for a program the Stop key performs a previous
screen or segment function. This allows you to go back to change programming data.
Basic Information

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When you enter a program, by pressing a program key, then Enter key, you have the option of
entering your own personal settings. If you want to workout without entering new settings, then
just press the Start key. This will bypass the programming of data and take you directly to the
start of your workout. If you want to change the personal settings then just follow the
instructions in the Message Center. If you start a program without changing the settings,
the default or saved settings will be used.
NOTE: Age and Weight default settings will change when you enter a new number. So the last
Age and Weight entered will be saved as the new default settings. If you enter your Age and
Weight the rst time you use the elliptical, you will not have to enter it every time you work out
unless either your Age or Weight changes, or someone else enters a different Age and Weight.
Entering A Program And Changing Settings
Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit
your needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct.
You will be asked for your Age and Weight. Entering your Age is necessary during the Heart
Rate programs to ensure the correct settings are in the program for your Age. Otherwise the
work settings could be too high or low for you. Entering your Weight aides in calculating a more
correct Calorie reading. Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count, we do want to be
as close as possible.
CALORIE NOTE: Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment, whether it is in a gym
or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary widely. They are meant only as a guide to monitor
your progress from workout to workout. The only way to measure your calorie burn accurately
is in a clinical setting connected to a host of machines. This is because every person is different
and burns calories at a different rate. Some good news is that you will continue to burn calories
at an accelerated rate for at least an hour after you have nished exercising!
Programming The Console
The program keys are used to preview each program. When you rst turn the console on you
may press each program key to preview what the program prole looks like. If you decide that
you want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key
to select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
The elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system. Simply grasping the hand pulse sensors
on the stationary handle bars or wearing the heart rate transmitter (see Using Heart Rate Trans-
mitter section) will start the Heart Icon blinking (this may take a few seconds). The Pulse Display
Window will display your heart rate, or Pulse in beats per minute.
The console includes a built-in fan to help keep you cool. To turn the fan on, press the button on
the left side of the console.
Program Keys