Vision Fitness X6150 User manual

Owner’s
Guide
X6150 AND X6250HRT
INCLINE ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Incline Elliptical Trainer.
You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise
program! Your Incline Elliptical Trainer is a tremendously effective tool for
achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Incline 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 the exercise habit. Your
new Incline Elliptical Trainer will help you eliminate the obstacles that
prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and
darkness won't interfere with your workout when you have your Incline
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 Incline 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
500 South CP Avenue
P.O. Box 280
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . 37
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TROUBLESHOOTING HEART RATE
CHEST STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CORPORATE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . 42
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 44
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 45
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 47
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 52
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 54
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GENERAL
Table of Contents
CONSOLE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . 11
ON/OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS . . . . . . . . . 14
PROGRAM OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USING THE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . 18
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 20
USING HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 21
USING THE HEART RATE
CHEST STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ALL HRT®PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . 23
USING CUSTOM PROGRAMS . . . . . . 25
ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CONSOLE
X6250HRT
CONSOLE
X6150
CONSOLE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . 29
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS . . . . . . . . . 31
USING THE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . 33
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 35
ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY & MOVING . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PLACEMENT, STABILIZING,
& POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTACT HEART RATE,
INCLINE RAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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X6250HRT X6150
INCLINE ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS
X6250HRT
X6150
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
FOOT PAD
CONSOLE
GUIDE RAIL
DUAL-ACTION
HANDLEBARS
SIDE STABILIZER
PEDAL ARM

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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 Incline Elliptical Trainer sidecovers. Service should be
performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.
• Never operate this Incline 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 outdoors.
• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug
from outlet.
• Only use the power cord provided with your VISION FITNESS Incline
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 Incline Elliptical Trainer when not in use and before moving it.
CHILDREN
• Keep children off your Incline Elliptical Trainer at all times.
• When the Incline Elliptical Trainer is in use, young children and pets
should be kept at least 10 feet away.
WARNING!

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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS INCLINE 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 Incline
Elliptical Trainer.
• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Incline Elliptical Trainer.
CLEANING
• Clean only with soap and a slightly damp cloth; never use solvents.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. 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 Incline 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 Incline Elliptical
Trainer, contact your retailer.
MOVING
Your VISION FITNESS Incline 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 Incline Elliptical Trainers are well-built and heavy, weighing up
to 340 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary.

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PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
Please follow the safety instructions to place the Incline Elliptical Trainer in
the location where it will best be used. It is important that you place your
Incline Elliptical Trainer in a comfortable and inviting room. Avoid putting
your Incline Elliptical Trainer in an unfinished basement or undesirable
setting. Exercise adherence will be achieved only if you exercise in an
attractive setting.
STABILIZING THE INCLINE ELLIPTICAL
TRAINER
After positioning the Incline
Elliptical Trainer in its intended
location, check the unit’s stability.
Rocking or wobbling indicates that
your Incline 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
Incline Elliptical Trainer is stable.
Lock the adjustment by tightening
the nut against the rear foot support.
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.

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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.
INCLINE RAMP
Press the INCLINE UP or DOWN
arrows to adjust the ramp incline
from 1 to 16. This incline setting
represents a ramp angle from 4°
through 21°. There is not a one-to-
one relationship between the ramp
setting and the degree of incline.
Ramp changes are not immediate.
They will take time to get to the
target incline angle.
IMPORTANT: The ramp incline changes only occur when the foot pedals
are in motion.

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X6250HRT 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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X6250HRT CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
A. START/HOLD TO RESET
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 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.
B. ENTER/HOLD TO SCAN
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 SCAN the feedback display views. If you hold down the
ENTER key for three seconds during your workout, the SCAN function
will automatically alternate feedback display views.
C. ARROW KEYS
These keys are used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout.
During your workout, they are used to change workout levels. In HRT®
programs, they are used to change your target heart rate.
D. PROGRAM KEYS
These keys provide quick access to your favorite workouts. There is no
need to scroll through the programs to find the one you want. Simply
press the program key and begin user setup.

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X6250HRT CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS (continued)
E. PROFILE DISPLAY
This window provides a dot matrix profile of the workout segments
you are about to complete, as well as those you have already
completed, and the level of resistance for each segment.
F. MESSAGE/FEEDBACK WINDOWS
These windows provide step-by-step instructions in the setup mode,
instructions, feedback and motivational messages during your workout.
FEEDBACK:
During your workout, these windows 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: your stride rate or strides per minute.
WATTS: a measurement of workload; one watt is equal to six
kilogram-meters per minute.
CALORIES: an estimate of calories burned since the beginning of
the workout.
RESISTANCE: the current resistance level of your workout.
INCLINE: the level of ramp incline. There are 16 levels that run
between 4° and 21° of elevation.
METS: a measurement of oxygen consumption; one MET equals
the approximate amount of oxygen consumed per minute by a
person at rest.
G. HEART RATE/HRT FEEDBACK WINDOW
This window provides feedback on your current heart rate and the
percent of your predicted maximum heart rate (% Heart Rate). It also
includes your target heart rate when using one of the HRT®programs
on this product.

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ON/OFF SWITCH Turn your Incline Elliptical Trainer off if you will not use it for
an extended period of time.

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FAT BURN is a program designed to target your
stored body fat. This program is generally
used at a slightly lower resistance level but
runs for longer durations than other programs.
SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically-based interval
program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch
muscle fibers and improving athletic
performance.
THE X6250HRT PROGRAMS
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS
INTERVAL is an efficient workout that
strengthens your cardiovascular system by
alternating work intervals and recovery
intervals. Be sure to challenge yourself with
intense work intervals.
MANUAL is a user-controlled program in which
the resistance remains at a set level unless you
decide to change it.
GLUTE BURN is a challenging program
designed to tone the lower half of the body.
This program includes incline changes and
user prompts for maximum effectiveness.
SUMMIT HIKE is a variable ramp incline
program that adds variety and targets your
muscles from different angles.

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HRT CARDIO is a high-intensity program that keeps you at the upper range
of your predicted maximum heart rate and promotes cardiovascular
endurance and maximum calorie burning. The user must grasp the hand
pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. The
program will automatically adjust resistance to keep you at 80% of your
predicted maximum heart rate.
HRT WEIGHT LOSS is a lower intensity workout that will help your body burn
a higher percentage of calories from your body’s fat reserves. The user
must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest
strap during use. The program will automatically adjust resistance to keep
you at 65% of your predicted maximum heart rate.
HRT INTERVAL alternates between effort intervals of 80% and 70% of your
predicted maximum heart rate. This program is designed to increase your
cardiovascular fitness capacity. The user must grasp the hand pulse
sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use.
HRT HILL increases your intensity level from 65%, to 70%, to 75%, to 80%
of your predicted maximum heart rate to promote cardiovascular strength
and endurance. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a
telemetric heart rate chest strap during use.

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CUSTOM allows you to preset up to four workout programs by setting the
resistance and profile of each segment in the program. You have the
ability to save or change the workouts whenever you wish.