Table of Contents Product Registration…………………………………………………………………………. 2 Important Safety Instructions………………………………………………………………… 3 Important Electrical Information………………………………………………………………4 Important Operation Instructions……………………………………………………………..4 Assembly Instructions………………………………………………………………………….5 Features……………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Operation of Your New Elliptical……………………………………………………………...22 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty……………………………………………………………..33 ATTENTION- THIS ELLIPTICAL IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY AND IS WARRANTED FOR THAT APPLICATION. ANY OTHER APPLICATION VOIDS THIS WARRANTY IN ITS ENTIRETY.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL AND WELCOME Thank you for your purchase of this quality elliptical trainer from Spirit Manufacturing, Inc. Your new elliptical was manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. ■ Do not operate elliptical elliptical carpet and may result. ■ Keep children away from the caution areas that can cause harm. ■ Keep hands away from all moving parts. ■...
Pushing harder is not going to make the unit go faster or slower. If you feel the buttons are not functioning properly with normal pressure, contact your Spirit dealer. to rain or moisture. This product is NOT designed for...
Assembly Instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ UNPACKING THE UNIT 1. 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. 2. Locate the hardware package. The hardware is separated into steps. Remove the tools first.
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NOTE: there is one bolt already installed in the receiving bracket that will engage with the slot at the bottom of the console mast. This needs to be tightened at the end along with the three other console mast bolts. 5.
screws. 2. On the pedal arms, in the middle on top, there are two axles already installed in the bushing housings. Remove, from one side of each axle, the bolt (one should be loose) and washer. Remove the axle and set aside for the next step. Locate the left foot pad/connecting arm.
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Assembly drawing (XE150.XE350.XE550) XE150 XE Series Elliptical...
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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.
Getting familiar with the control panel ■ XE150 Console Starting a program Quick Start After the console powers up you may 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 Up/Down buttons.
Using the Up/Down keys, highlight the Manual icon at the top of the display and press Mode key. The profile will be blinking and you may use the Up/Down keys to adjust the program work level and then press Mode. The Time window will now be blinking. Use the Up/Down keys to adjust the program Time and then press Mode.
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This mode allows you to build and save your own custom program. Press the Up or Down key until the User icon at the top of the display is blinking then press Mode. The first column of the profile will be blinking. Use the Up/Down keys to adjust the work level then press Mode.
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TIME: Count up: accumulates training time from zero to 99:59. Count down: counts down from preset time to zero. SPEED/ RPM: Automatically toggles between SPEED and RPM every 6 seconds. Speed is in miles per hour (or kilometers per hour) DISTANCE: Count up: accumulates training distance from 0.00 to 99.99 miles.
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■ XE350 Console ■ XE550 Console Although the XE350 and XE550 look different they actually operate in a similar XE Series Elliptical...
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manner. For space consideration we will describe the operation and note where the two differ. Power up The XE Series Elliptical is supplied with an external power supply. When power is connected to the XE Series Elliptical, the console will automatically power up. If there is no input to the console for 4 minutes the console will go to stand-by mode.
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is pressed the next set of information will appear, four windows in all. In order: Time and Distance, Pulse and Calories, Speed in RPM and MPH, Work Level and Watts. If the Display button is pressed during the Level and Watts display the Scan light will come on and the message window will show each set of data for four seconds then switch to the next set of data in a continuous loop.
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count we do want to be as close as possible. A message about Calories: 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.
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good idea to stay at level one for a while to warm up. If you want to increase the work load at any time press the Up key; the Down key will decrease the work load. 7. During the Manual program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key, switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix, use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto-Pilot mode...
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window by pressing the adjacent Display key, switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix, use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto-Pilot mode (XE550 only. See Heart Rate section for details of this feature).
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Cardio The Cardio program is designed to increase your Cardio vascular function. This is, simply said, exercise for your heart and lungs. It will build up your heart muscle and increase blood flow and lung capacity. This is achieved by incorporating a higher level of exertion with slight fluctuations in work.
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3. You are now asked to enter your Weight. You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad, then press enter to continue. 4. Next is Time. You may adjust the Time and press enter to continue. 5.
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the profile. When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level. 8. During the Interval program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key, switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix, use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto-Pilot mode (XE550 only.
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10. If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key. This will only affect the workload for the present position in the profile. When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level.
With all Spirit Heart Rate Control elliptical machines you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls resistance at the pedals.
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6 Minimal 7 Very,very light 8 Very,very light + 9 Very light 10 Very light + 11 Fairly light 12 Comfortable 13 Somewhat hard 14 Somewhat hard + 15 Hard 16 Hard + 17 Very hard 18 Very hard + 19 Very,very hard 20 Maximal You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each...
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2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable. 3. Position the transmitter with the Spirit logo centered in the middle of your body facing away from your chest (some people must position the transmitter slightly left of center).
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Both programs operate the same, the only difference is that HR 1 is set to 60% and HR 2 is set to 80% of maximum heart rate. They both are programmed the same way. To start the HR 1 or HR 2 programs follow the instructions below or just press the HR 1 or HR 2 button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window.
3. If there is a question as to where to obtain service, contact our service department at (870) 935-1107. 4. If no local service is available, Spirit will repair or replace the parts, at Spirit’s option, within the warranty period at no charge for parts.