SteelFlex XE-6400 User manual

User Manual
XE-6400/7400ELLIPTICAL

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Safety Instructions.............................................................................................
Moving ................................................................................................................
XE-6400 Console Panel Functions....................................................................
Keys.....................................................................................................................
Quick REF. Opereating Instructions.................................................................
XE-7400 Console Panel Functions....................................................................
XE-7400Window Displays..................................................................................
Shift Display........................................................................................................
Keys.....................................................................................................................
Program Keys......................................................................................................
Quick REF. Opereating Instructions..................................................................
Manual Workout..................................................................................................
Pre-porgram Workout.........................................................................................
Random Workout................................................................................................
Using the Heart Rate Control.............................................................................
Transmitter Strap Placement.............................................................................
Heart Rate Control..............................................................................................
Cruise Control.....................................................................................................
Developing A Fitness Program..........................................................................
Flexibility.............................................................................................................
Warning................................................................................................................
Exercise Guidelines............................................................................................
Targer Heart Rate Zone......................................................................................
Achieving Your Fitness Goals...........................................................................
Sample Goals......................................................................................................
Keeping An Exarcise Diary................................................................................
Heart Rate Conversion Chart.............................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this exercise product.
Your STEELFLEX ELLIPTICAL is self-generating (requiring no external
power source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the console.
Alternatively, the Elliptical can instead be plugged into an outlet using the
included power supply.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:
Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner's
Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not remove the Elliptical side covers. Only an authorized STEELFLEX
retailer should perform Service.
Never operate this Elliptical if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return
the Elliptical to a retailer for examination and repair.
Do not use outdoors.
CHILDREN
Keep children off your STEELFLEX Elliptical at all times.
When the STEELFLEX Elliptical is in use, young children and pets should
be kept at least 10 feet away.
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR STEELFLEX ELLIPTICAL
CAUTION!
If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath,
stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Elliptical.
Read this Owner's Guide before operating this Elliptical.
CLEANING
Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.
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Your STEELFLEX Elliptical has a pair of transport wheels built into the front
legs.
To move the STEELFLEX
Ellipitcal, firmly grasp the
rear foot assembly,
carefully lift and roll on the
transport wheels.
Caution: Our Elliptical is well-built and heavy. Take caution and use
additional help if necessary.
MOVING
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CONTROL PANEL AND WINDOW DISPLAYS
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KEYS
Used to scan time,distance,speed,calories and pulse.
Used to set distance and calories during set up.
Clear time and reset by holding the clear reset button
down for 3 seconds.
Used to turn console on.
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WITH EXPRESS COMMAND KEYS
The following is a quick overview of the basic operating features of your product.
Getting started
1. Press Reset
This will activate the LCD display.
This will allow you to scan distance, speed,time,calories and pulse.
2. Press mode
3. Use the arrows to adjust the distance and calories to
accommodate for a better workout.
CHANGING RESISTANCE
There are two ways to increase your workload. You can pedal faster, or you can
turn the tension knob. The tension knob is located below the console. The
tension knob will adjust to one of 16 levels of resistance.
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CONTROL PANEL AND WINDOW DISPLAYS
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Time:
Indicates elapsed time after pressing start (0-99 minutes and 59 seconds).
Can also be set to count down.
Work Level:
Indicates what level you are working at, from level 1 to level 16.
Distance:
Indicates miles traveled in.01 mile increments up to 99.9.
Watts:
A measurement of your expended energy. May be used to evaluate and
quantify your fitness progress over time.
RPM:
Shown as revolutions per minute. Improve cycling technique while reducing
leg muscle fatigue by pedaling between 80 & 100 RPMs.
METS:
One Met is the amount of energy your body uses at rest. If a physical activity
has an equivalence of six METS, its energy demands are six times that of your
resting state.
Heart Rate:
Shown as beats per minute. You can monitor your heart rate at any time
during a workout.
Calories:
Indicates estimated accumulated calories burned, based on weight,
distance, workload and time.
NOTE:
This information will only display as long as you continue pedaling.
WINDOW DISPLAYS
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FINISHING
When your workout is complete the display windows will begin flashing
your workout information, allowing you to record it in your personal
logbook.
NOTE:
This information will only display as long as you continue pedaling.
SHIFT DISPLAY
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Toggles readouts in message center from primary to
secondary. Also allows message center to scan or
rollover between the two if pressed and held. This is
done only during run mode (after start has been
pressed).
Begins workout. Moves user from set up to run.
Used to set variables during set up. Change work
level/watts weight/time/age during run mode.
Enter variables.
10-key pad-1-0 Adjust variables during set up. Adjust
level/watts/weight/time/age workload during run mode.
Clear time and reset by holding the clear reset button
down for 3 seconds.
KEYS
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Used in set up to get user directly to desired workout. Each key includes an
LED to let user know which workout they are in or have selected. Enables
user to change programs during workout.
MANUAL
RANDOM
INTERVAL
HEART RATE CONTROL
WEIGHT LOSS
FAT BURN
PROGRAM KEYS
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WITH EXPRESS COMMAND KEYS
The following is a quick overview of the basic operating features of your
product. While more detailed operating instructions are on the following
pages, these quick references will familiarize you with the basic operating
procedures you need to get started.
QUICK START:
(Manual Workout Only)
Press
PROGRAMS:
Set your weight using keys
Press
For additional random profiles (RANDOM KEY)
Set program level using key (pre-programs only)
Press
Set time using keys (15:00-99:00) or number key
Press
Press
Adjust workload using keys
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H EART RATE C ONTROL:
Press Press
1.Set HR
Enter HR using Press
2.Set AGE
Enter using Press
3.Press
C RUISE C ONTROL:
Enter workout while wearing heart rate transmitter or holding contacts.
(Heart rate will display in heart rate window).
When you reach desired heart rate press(HEART RATE CONTROL)
Cruise Control
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MANUAL WORKOUT
2) "LONG VERSION''
Begin pedaling (computer starts up at 25 RPMs)
Message center reads:
SET WEIGHT 150 (150 is default weight value)
Use either the key or the 10-key pad to set weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET TIME 30:00
Use either the key or the 10-key pad to set time (15:00-99:00)
Message reads:
PRESS START or select function
Press
There are two ways to use the machine in manual mode:
1) TO START
Begin pedaling (computer starts up at 25 RPMs)
Message center reads
SET LEVEL
Press
Message center reads
SET WEIGHT 150 (150 is default weight value)
Press
NOTE: Time default to 30:00
User adjusts workload while in workout
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MANUAL WORKOUT
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Set LEVEL 3 Press
Using key or the 10 key pad to set level
Message reads:
PRESS START
NOTE:
User can move to any other workout by pressing the desired workout key.
The workout will resume at a level compatible to the level the user was in.
See earlier instructions for entering heart rate workout.
NOTE:
The time will count down to 00:03 and beep at each second until 00:00, then
the timer will count up.
NOTE:
Information is held for 30 seconds if pedaling stops. After 30 seconds of
inactivity, all information resets to "0"
NOTE:
While selecting work level for workouts, level is displayed in its window along
with corresponding wattage.
NOTE:
Adjustment to work load in manual mode is done by wattage not work level.
User makes adjustment by pressing. Adjustments are made in
10-watt increments. If key is held for 5 seconds scrolling of
wattage runs faster.
NOTE:
User may go into any other workout by pressing the workout key they want to
use. Only exception is heart rate control/cruise control-user must either be
wearing Polar transmitter or holding hand contact pad.
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Begin pedaling
Message reads:
SET WEIGHT
Use keys or 10 key pad to set weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
SELECT WORKOUT
Press Desired WORKOUT Key
LED on workout key is lit. Profile of workout appears in dot matrix.
Message reads:
SET LEVEL
USE keys or 10-key pad to set level.
As level is changed, work level appears in that window and corresponding
maximum Watts for that workout level appears in its window.
When key is released, message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
PRE-PROGRAM WORKOUT
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PRE-PROGRAM WORKOUT
Message reads:
SET TIME 30:00
Use Keys or the 10-key pad to set time.
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
PRESS START
Press
NOTE:
If start key is pressed any time during set up, workout starts using whichever
parameters have been entered to that point.
REMINDER:
The key allows user to change the value of parameter to be entered during
set-up. During run mode, pressing will reset time and distance. In effect,
restarting the workout.
NOTE:
When in run mode user may switch from one workout to the next selected,
joining the workout in process at the same time as the previous workout.
EXAMPLE:
Working out in weight loss at the 15:00 mark, user pressed CV Workout,
computer and readout reflects move to CV Workout and resumes
countdown at 15:00.
NOTE:
User is allowed to adjust level during run mode by pressing
either key. Remainder of workout will follow program relative
to new level selected.
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Begin pedaling
Message reads:
SET WEIGHT 150
Use keys or the 10-key pad to set weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SELECT WORKOUT
Press
LED on workout key is lit.
Message reads:
SET LEVEL
Use key or the 10-key pad to set level.
NOTE:
As level is being selected number of level appears in work level window with the
corresponding wattage maximum for the program in the watts window. Profile of
random program appears in the dot matrix.
RANDOM WORKOUT
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