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Model No. RBEL79020 SER'S ANUAL Serial No. Serial Number Decal (on top of the frame) UESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory.
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MPORTANT RECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical exerciser. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis- using the elliptical exerciser. ing, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
EFORE EGIN Congratulations for selecting the new REEBOK ® tions after reading this manual, please call our 525 elliptical exerciser. The RL 525 elliptical exerciser Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999- is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet 3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.
SSEMBLY Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included tools, assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a rubber mallet Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
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2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (24) to the rear of the Frame (1) with four M8 x 25mm Patch Screws (73). 3. Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts (85) from the welded bolts near the front of the Frame (1). While a second person holds the Upright (2), con- nect the Upper Wire Harness (15) to the Lower Wire Harness (39).
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5. While another person holds the Handlebar (4) near the Upright (2), feed the Pulse Sensor Wire (14) into the Upright and out of the indicated hole in the Console Bracket (3). Attach the Handlebar to the Upright with two M6 x 16mm Button Screws (93) and two M6 Split Washers (72).
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8. Insert the Pivot Axle (21) into the Upright (2), and center the Pivot Axle. Apply a small amount of the included grease to both ends of the Pivot Axle. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (5), which is marked with a decal. Insert an Upright Bushing (20) into an Upright Spacer (19).
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11. Position a Pedal Cushion (74) on the Left Pedal Leg (28) so that the arrow is pointing to one of the num- bers on the Left Pedal Leg. Set the Left Pedal Arm (33) on the Pedal Cushion, with the end of the Left Pedal Arm inside of the bracket on the Left Pedal Leg.
LLIPTICAL XERCISER PERATION HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL CUSHIONS EXERCISER The feel of the To mount the pedals is affect- Pedal elliptical exer- ed by the posi- ciser, hold the tions of the Handlebar handlebar and pedal cushions.
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE sonal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the elliptical exerciser to your The advanced console offers a selection of features home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and...
around the track will light, one at a time, until the HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE entire track is lit. The track will then darken and a new lap will begin. Begin pedaling to activate the console. The upper display—The The elliptical exerciser requires no batteries upper display will...
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Note: The console When your pulse is can display speed detected, the Heart and distance in Rate indicator either miles or kilo- above the lower meters. To find display will light, which unit of mea- one or two dashes surement is select- (–...
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Note: If all of the indicators in the Current Segment HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAMS column are lit after the resistance settings have moved to the left, the resistance settings will move downward so that only the highest indicators Begin pedaling to activate the console.
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Monitor your progress with the two displays. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS See step 4 on page 12. Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart Measure your heart rate if desired. rate during your workout.
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Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or wear the The upper bar in the matrix represents a target optional chest pulse sensor. pace, and the lower bar represents your actual pace. When you hold the handgrip pulse sensor To use a heart rate program, you must hold the or wear the optional chest pulse sensor, the con- handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest sole will compare your heart rate to the target...
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CD’s, the elliptical exerciser must be stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into an see instruction A below.
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your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO instructions. PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a personal trainer program (see steps 3 and 4 To use iFIT.com CD’s or videocassettes, the elliptical on page 14).
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Return to the elliptical exerciser and begin HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM pedaling. OUR WEB SITE When the on-screen countdown ends, the pro- gram will begin. The program will function in Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play almost the same way as a personal trainer pro- iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the gram (see steps 3 and 4 on page 14).
AINTENANCE AND ROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the elliptical HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER exerciser regularly. The elliptical exerciser can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. To prevent damage to If the elliptical exer- the console, keep liquids away from the console and ciser does not sit Leveling keep the console out of direct sunlight.
XERCISE UIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative- ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time. • Before beginning this or any exercise pro- During the first few minutes of exercise, your body gram, consult your physician.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown below. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
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