Vision S7100hrt User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
GUIDE DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO
S7100hrt
Suspension Elliptical Trainer
Exerciseur elliptique à suspension
Entrenador Suspension Elliptical

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ESPAÑOL............................................................................................77

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S7100HRT CONSOLE GENERAL WARRANTY
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WARRANTY
Table of Contents
S7100HRT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS.................... 5
ASSEMBLY & MOVING ..................... 6
PLACEMENT, STABILIZING,
& POWER ....................................... 7
CONTACT HEART RATE....................... 8
VARIABLE INCLINE............................ 9
DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW......... 10
CONSOLE DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS...... 11
CONSOLE PROGRAMS..................... 14
USING THE PROGRAMS................... 20
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM...... 22
USING THE CUSTOM PROGRAMS ..... 23
USING HEART RATE TRAINING.......... 24
USING THE HEART RATE
CHEST STRAP................................. 25
PASSPORT..................................... 26
ENERGY SAVER.............................. 27
ENGINEERING MODE....................... 28
CONSOLE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.......... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING........................ 30
TROUBLESHOOTING HEART RATE
CHEST STRAP................................. 31
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM... 32
EXERCISE GUIDELINES.................... 33
TARGET HEART RATE....................... 34
BALANCED FITNESS........................ 35
GENERAL

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SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
S7100HRT
FOOT PAD
CONSOLE
DUAL-ACTION
HANDLEBARS
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS

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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.
WARNING!

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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 children under the age of 13 or pets be within 10 feet of
the Suspension Elliptical™Trainer .
• 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 147.5 kg/325 lbs. Use care and additional help if
necessary.

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LOOSEN
ROTATE
TIGHTEN
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
off at the console.

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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.
WARNING
Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercise may result
in serous injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately.

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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.
SPRINT 8
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PROGRAMS PROGRAMS
CLASSIC
SCULPTOR
HRT
CUSTOM
STRIDES/MIN TIME HEART RATE
% OF MAX HR
S7100HRT
WARNING
Heart rate monitoring systems may be innacurate. Over exercising may result
in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately.
Incline Resistance
Pause • Hold to reset
Start
Enter
Energy Saver
READY

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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.
SPRINT 8
®
PROGRAMSPROGRAMS
CLASSIC
SCULPTOR
HRT
CUSTOM
STRIDES/MIN TIME HEART RATE
% OF MAX HR
S7100 HRT
WARNING
Heart rate monitoring systems may be innacurate. Over exercising may result
in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately.
Incline Resistance
Pause • Hold to reset
Start
Enter
Energy Saver
READY
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CONSOLE DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
A. START/PAUSE/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 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
In HRT® programs, they are used to change your target heart rate.
D. 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.
E. 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 you want and you begin user setup.
CHANGE ON THE FLY: You can change your program “on the fly” by
simply pressing another program key. The SPRINT 8, SCULPTOR, and
CUSTOM USER programs can not be changed to or from “on the fly”.

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CONSOLE DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS (continued)
F. 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.
G. MESSAGE/SCROLLING TEXT 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.
FEEDBACK DISPLAY: During your workout the LCD displays exercise
feedback about your workout, including:
DISTANCE: the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since
the start of your workout.
WATTS: measurement of workload; one watt is equal to six
kilogram-meters per minute.
RESISTANCE: the current resistance level of your workout.
INCLINE: the current incline level of your workout. There are 20
levels that represent 19% grade change.
CALORIES: an estimate of calories burned since the beginning of
the workout.
METS: a measurement of oxygen consumption; one MET equals
the approximate amount of oxygen consumed per minute by a
person at rest.
H. FEEDBACK WINDOWS: During your workout these three windows
display exercise feedback about your workout.
TIME: this window provides feedback on the time elapsed or the
time remaining in your workout.
STRIDES PER MINUTE: this window provides feedback on the stride
rate per minute.
HEART RATE/% MAX HEART RATE: this window provides feedback
on your current Heart Rate and the percent of your predicted
maximum heart rate (% Max HR).

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

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CONSOLE PROGRAMS
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
performance.
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MANUAL is a workout in which the resistance
or 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.
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.
RANDOMis 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.
CLASSIC PROGRAMS

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GLUTE BURN
The GLUTE BURN program 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.
SCULPTOR PROGRAMS – 25 minutes to SCULPT a new YOU
The SCULPTOR programs were designed to work independently as
individual workouts or collectively as a weekly exercise routine promoting
weight loss and development of a toned upper and lower body in only 25
minutes a day. The different sculptor programs are so effective because
they alternate cardiovascular exercise intervals with SETS of higher
intensity exercise that use resistance, incline, and direction changes to
target specific muscle groups stimulating strength gains, increased muscle
tone, and greater calorie expenditures. This gives you the ability to create
a customized exercise routine that utilizes one or a combination of these
programs three to five times a week to SCULPT a new you in only 25
minutes a day.
CALF TONER
The CALF TONER program was created to
do just that, tone your calf and lower leg
while burning calories necessary to give
you slimmer legs. This program utilizes eight
45 second SETS of increased resistance along with direction changes to
place emphasis on the muscles in the lower legs. Standing on the balls of
the feet during these sets is an effective way to further recruit these lower
leg muscles.

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QUAD TONER
The QUAD TONER program was designed
to target the Quadriceps muscle group,
increasing strength and muscle tone through
eight 45 second sets of increased resistance
and incline changes while simultaneously
burning calories and working the cardiovascular system. This combination
of strength and aerobic exercise will lead to more eye-catching and
defined legs.
TOTAL BODY
The TOTAL BODY program has eight 45
seconds sets that use changes in body
position, resistance, and incline to target all
the muscle groups in your body. This program is great for overall strength
and conditioning.

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HRT PROGRAMS
TARGET HRT
The TARGET HRT program is designed to maintain
your heart rate at 70% of your predicted maximum
heart rate. It is intended to improve efficiency
and endurance of your cardiovascular system by
working your heart, lungs and circulatory systems.
This is a great workout for anyone, but beginners may want to start lower
and build their way up to 70% of their predicted maximum heart rate.
HRT HILL
The HRT HILL program uses four different Target Heart Rates to build
cardiovascular strength and endurance. The resistance will adjust until your
heart rate reaches the Target Heart Rate for four separate hills. The hills
will be set at 65%, 70%, 75%, and 80% of your predicted maximum heart
rate. The program will keep you at each heart rate level for one minute
from the time the Target Heart Rate is reached. The program will repeat
the series of hills until the workout time is complete.
HRT INTERVAL
The HRT INTERVAL program is designed to increase aerobic endurance
and your overall fitness level, increase endurance of muscle fibers, and
increase the amount of calories burned in your exercise session. This
program consists of alternating effort and recovery intervals. The Target
Heart Rate for your effort interval will be 80% of your predicted maximum
heart rate, while the Target Heart Rate for your recovery intervals will be
70% of your predicted maximum heart rate. The two-minute effort interval
begins when you reach your Target Heart Rate for that particular interval.
The recovery interval duration depends on the amount of time it takes to
get to your recovery heart rate.