Vision Fitness S7100 User manual

OWNER’S
GUIDE
S7100
SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL™TRAINER

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Suspension Elliptical™
Trainer. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an
exercise program! Your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer is a tremendously
effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer can improve the quality of your life in so
many ways…
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help in Countering Anxiety and Depression
• An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer will help eliminate the obstacles that prevent
you from getting in your exercise time. Neither bad weather or darkness
will interfere with your workout when you have your Suspension Elliptical™
Trainer in the comfort of your home. This Owner’s Guide provides you with
basic information on starting an exercise
program. A more complete
knowledge of your new Suspension Elliptical™
Trainer will assist you in realizing
your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer should service be
required. If a question or problem arises which cannot be handled by your
VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:
VISION FITNESS
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
www.visionfitness.com
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . 37
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TROUBLESHOOTING HEART RATE
CHEST STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 42
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 43
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
S7100 GENERAL
Table of Contents
CONSOLE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . 11
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS . . . . . . . . . 13
USING THE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . 15
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 17
ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CONSOLE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY & MOVING . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PLACEMENT, STABILIZING,
& POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VARIABLE INCLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONSOLE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . 21
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS . . . . . . . . . 24
USING THE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . 30
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 32
USING THE CUSTOM PROGRAMS . . 33
USING HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 34
USING THE HEART RATE
CHEST STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
FOOT PAD
CONSOLE
DUAL-ACTION
HANDLEBARS
AVAILABLE CONSOLE OPTIONS:
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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.
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. Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not remove the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer sidecovers. Service should be
performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.
• Never operate this Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or immersed
in water. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer for service.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in any location that is not temperature
controlled, such as, but not limited to garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms,
car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty.
• To disconnect, turn the switch on the front of the unit to the OFF position, then
remove plug from outlet.
•
Only use the power cord provided with your VISION FITNESS
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer.
• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on
top of the power cord that may pinch and damage it.
• Unplug your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer when not in use, before cleaning, and
before moving it.
• This Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer should not be used by persons weighing more
than 300 pounds. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Unplug Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe
surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. (See
MAINTENANCE)
• Keep the topside of the foot support clean and dry.
• Do not turn pedals by hand.
• This Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in any commercial, rental, school or institutional
setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Disconnect all power before servicing the equipment.
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IMPORTANT – The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device. While
heart rate grips can provide a relative estimation of your actual heart rate, they
should not be relied on when accurate readings are necessary. Some people,
including those in a cardiac rehab program, may benefit from using an alternate
heart rate monitoring system like a chest or wrist strap. Various factors, including
movement of the user, may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading. The
heart rate reading is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general. Please consult your physician.
CHILDREN
• At NO time should pets or children under the age of 13 be closer to the
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer than 10 feet.
• At NO time should children under the age of 13 use the
Suspension
Elliptical™ Trainer
.
• Children over the age of 13 should not use the
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer
without adult supervision.
OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath,
stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
•
Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Suspension
Elliptical™ Trainer.
• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated. An improper
connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of an electrical
shock. Do not modify the plug that was
provided with this product. If this plug does
not fit into your outlet, have a qualified
electrician install the proper outlet. Adapters,
extension cords and surge protectors should
not be used with this product.

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ASSEMBLY
It is recommended, when possible, that an authorized VISION FITNESS
retailer assemble your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer. If you have elected
to assemble this product yourself, for your safety, please read and follow
each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. If you have any
questions regarding any component or function of your Suspension
Elliptical™ Trainer, contact your retailer.
MOVING
Your VISION FITNESS Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer has transport wheels
included for ease of mobility. To move, firmly grasp the rear of the frame
assembly. Carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels.
CAUTION: Our Suspension Elliptical™ Trainers are well-built and heavy,
weighing up to 300 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary.

LOOSEN
ROTATE
TIGHTEN
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PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
Please follow the safety instructions to place the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer
in the location where it will best be used. It is important that you place your
Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in a comfortable and inviting room. Avoid
putting your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in an unfinished basement or
undesirable setting. Exercise adherence will be easier to achieve only if you
exercise in an attractive setting.
STABILIZING THE SUSPENSION
ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
After positioning the Suspension
Elliptical™ Trainer in its intended
location, check the unit’s stability.
Rocking or wobbling indicates that
your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer
needs to be leveled. Determine
which leveler is not resting
completely on the floor. Loosen the
nut at the base of the leveler to
allow the leveler to rotate. Now
rotate the leveler to the left or right
until the Suspension Elliptical™
Trainer is stable. Lock the
adjustment by tightening the nut
against the support tube.
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Use the power switch on the front
of the unit to turn the machine ON
and OFF. It is recommended to turn
the machine off when not in use.
NOTE :You can also turn the power
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CONTACT HEART RATE
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS
The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors
are included on each product to
monitor your heart rate. To use,
grasp both of the sensors with a
comfortable grip during your
workout. The console will display
your heart rate. It may take the
system a few seconds to zero in
on your actual heart rate. Most
people have a grip that is
conductive enough to transmit a
good signal. However, some
people have erratic heart rates or
improper body chemistry to
transmit a good signal through the
touch sensitive hand pulse grips.

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VARIABLE INCLINE
Press the INCLINE UP or DOWN
arrows to adjust the incline from
level 1 to 20. This incline setting
represents a range of motion.
Incline changes are not immediate.
They will take time to get to the
target incline angle.

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DELUXE CONSOLE
DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW
The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets
their desired fitness goals. It also allows the user to monitor the progress
and feedback of each workout, so they can track improvements in overall
fitness over time.
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DELUXE CONSOLE DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
A. POWER SWITCH
Turn off power to your console if it will not be used for an extended
period of time.
B. PROFILE DISPLAY
The LCD display screen provides a profile of your workout, this
includes the workout segments you are about to complete as well as
the ones you have already completed, and the level of resistance for
each segment.
C. MESSAGE BAR
The LCD display has an alpha-numeric scrolling text bar which
provides step-by-step instructions in the setup mode, and instructions,
feedback or motivational messages during your workout and at the
end of your workout.
D. FEEDBACK DISPLAY
During your workout, these display exercise feedback about your
workout, including:
TIME: the time elapsed or the time remaining in your workout.
DISTANCE: the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since
the start of your workout.
STRIDES/MIN: this window provides feedback on the stride rate,
per minute.
WATTS: measurement of workload; one watt is equal to six
kilogram-meters per minute.
CALORIES: an estimate of calories burned since the start of the workout
RESISTANCE: the current resistance level of your workout.
INCLINE: the level of incline. There are 20 levels that represent a
19% grade change.
HEART RATE: displays your heart rate in beats per minute when
using the hand pulse grips.
% OF MAX HEART RATE: displays the percent of your predicted
maximum heart rate.
METS: a measurement of oxygen consumption; one MET equals
the approximate amount of oxygen consumed per minute by a
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E. START/PAUSE/HOLD TO RESET KEY
Press the START key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately without
having to set individual information. When the program begins, you
have the ability to adjust incline and resistance levels with the ARROW
keys. Feedback information will be calculated using default settings.
PAUSE: If you need to PAUSE your program during a workout, pressing
the START key will PAUSE your program for five minutes. Pressing
START will return you to your workout.
RESET: If you need to RESET the console during your workout, you can
do so by holding down the START key for three seconds or until the
display resets.
F. RESISTANCE ARROW KEYS
These keys are used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout.
During your workout, they are used to change resistance levels.
G. INCLINE ARROW KEYS
These keys can be used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout.
During your workout, they are used to change incline levels.
H. ENTER/HOLD TO CHANGE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
This key is used after entering each piece of information in setup such
as Age, Weight, or Level.
SCAN: When exercising in a program, pressing the ENTER key will
allow you to change what is displayed in the Heart Rate Feedback
window. Press ENTER to switch between Heart Rate and % Max.
Heart Rate. If you hold down the ENTER key for three seconds during
your workout, the SCAN function will automatically alternate
feedback display views.
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THE DELUXE CONSOLE PROGRAMS
MANUAL is a workout in which the resistance
and incline levels do not change unless you
change them.
INTERVALS is an efficient workout that
strengthens your cardiovascular system by
alternating work intervals with recovery
intervals. Be sure to challenge yourself with
intense work intervals.
WORKOUT OVERVIEW
QUICK START
Simply press START and you will skip the setup of specific workouts and
begin exercising at a constant level (manual) workout. The resistance and
incline levels do not change automatically, but you can adjust the
resistance or incline with the arrows as you choose.
NOTE: Because you did not go through setup mode, the computer will use
default values to calculate your feedback information.
SPRINT 8™ is an anaerobically-based interval
program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch
muscle fibers and improving athletic
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FAT BURN is a program intended to target your
stored body fat. This program is generally
used at a slightly lower intensity, but runs for
longer durations than other programs (30 to
60 minutes is recommended).
WATTS is a program that lets the user exercise
at a set work level. As you increase your
strides per minute, your resistance will
decrease; if you decrease your strides per
minute, your resistance will increase.
RANDOM is a program for users who enjoy
variety in their daily workout routine. When
this program is selected the computer will
randomly select resistance and incline levels
for each segment of the workout based on the
resistance level that the user chose in set-up
mode.
GLUTE BURN contains eight 45 second sets of
increased muscular effort. These sets focus
effort on the hamstring and gluteals by
utilizing muscle targeting incline angles and
increased resistance. This unique program
design results in a workout that is not only
great cardiovascular and calorie burning
exercise but also allows users to add strength
and muscle tone to their hamstring and gluteal
regions.
SUMMIT HIKE is a variable incline program that
adds variety and targets your muscles from
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USING THE PROGRAMS
SELECTING QUICK START
The easiest way to begin
exercising is to simply press the
START key. You will begin
exercising at a MANUAL program
in which you can change the
resistance and incline levels to
meet your goals. Current default
settings will be used to determine
exercise feedback.
CHOOSING A PROGRAM
Press the UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ keys
to scroll through the program
selections (Manual, Sprint 8,
Intervals, Fat Burn, Random,
Watts, Glute Burn, Summit Hike).
When you arrive at your chosen
workout, press the ENTER key.
ENTERING AGE
When prompted by the message
center to enter your age, use the
UP
▲ arrow or DOWN ▼ arrow to
adjust displayed age to the correct
value. This information will affect
your “% Max. Heart Rate”
feedback.
ENTERING TIME
When prompted by the message
center to enter a time, use the UP
▲
arrow and DOWN ▼ arrow to
adjust the displayed exercise time
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ENTERING RESISTANCE LEVEL
When prompted by the message
center to enter resistance level, use
the UP
▲ arrow and DOWN ▼
arrow to adjust the displayed
resistance level. There are 20 levels
of resistance to choose from in
each program. The resistance level
varies by program.
The SUMMIT HIKE program will
first ask you to set the desired
INCLINE level. When this is set it
will then ask you to choose your
resistance level.
The WATTS program will ask you
to set the desired WATT level
instead of resistance levels. The
WATT level will range from 40 to
250 in increments of five.
ENTERING WEIGHT
When prompted by the message
center to enter weight, use the UP
▲
arrow and DOWN ▼ arrow to
adjust the displayed weight to
equal your current body weight.
This information is necessary to give
accurate exercise feedback for
calorie and MET calculations.
STARTING
Press START to begin your
workout.