table of contentS cHapteR 1: SeRial nuMbeR location ..............cHapteR 2: iMpoRtant Safety inStRuctionS Before Getting started ....................2 read and save these Instructions ................3 Electrical requirements .................... 4 cHapteR 3: pReVentatiVe Maintenance recommended Cleaning tips ................... 6 Check for Damaged Parts ..................6 Care and Maintenance Instructions ................
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table of contentS 7.17 swing arm replacement .................... 46 7.18 horizontal Inlcine arm replacement ................47 7.19 vertical Incline arm replacement ................48 7.20 speed sensor replacement ..................49 7.21 testing the suspension elliptical ................50 cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe tools Included ......................
Carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels. CaUtIon: the vision s7100 suspension elliptical is well built and heavy, weighing up to 300 pounds. Use care and additional help if...
* never drop or insert any object into any opening. * Do not remove the suspension elliptical side covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized Vision fitness retailer. * never operate the suspension elliptical if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or immersed in water.
cHapteR 2: iMpoRtant Safety inStRuctionS 2.3 electRical RequiReMentS 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 the product. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet.
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cHapteR 2: iMpoRtant Safety inStRuctionS 2.3 electRical RequiReMentS - continueD tUrnInG thE UnIt oFF anD on Use the power switch on the front of the unit to turn the machine oFF and on (Figure a). It is recommended to turn the machine off when not in use.
• C lean with soap and water or other non-ammonia based all purpose making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any cleaners. kind is qualified to do so. vision Fitness will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request or in the • W ipe the pedals, console, heart rate grips, and handlebars clean after field if proper arrangements are made.
2) Check the suspension / pedal arms for loose joints, tighten vision Fitness technical support team identifies items that require hardware as needed. specific attention, the latest version will always be available on the vision web site at www.visionfitness.com.
cHapteR 4: conSole oVeRlay anD WoRKout DeScRiption 4.1 conSole DeScRiption - Deluxe conSole A. ENTER KEY: Press the EntEr key to begin a workout or to confirm a workout parameter. B. INCLINE ARROW KEYS: During a workout, pressing the InClInE UP or Down arrow keys can adjust the incline level. C.
cHapteR 4: conSole oVeRlay anD WoRKout DeScRiption 4.2 conSole DeScRiption - pReMieR conSole A. PROGRAM KEYS: Press one of the ProGraM keys to select a program. to scroll through the program options, use the rEsIstanCE arrow or lEvEl arrow keys. B.
cHapteR 4: conSole oVeRlay anD WoRKout DeScRiption 4.3 pRoGRaM oVeRVieW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION NAME QUICK start Quick start is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the setup prompts. after pressing the start key, a constant level workout begins. notE: Because you did not go through the setup mode, the computer will use default values to calculate your feedback information.
cHapteR 4: conSole oVeRlay anD WoRKout DeScRiption 4.4 uSinG tHe pRoGRaMS SelectinG quicK StaRt the easiest way to begin exercising is to simply press the start key. you will begin exercising in a Manual program in which you can change the resistance and incline levels to meet your goals.
cHapteR 4: conSole oVeRlay anD WoRKout DeScRiption 4.4 uSinG tHe pRoGRaMS - continueD enteRinG tiMe when prompted by the message center to enter a time, use the rEsIstanCE UP and Down arrow keys to adjust the displayed exercise time to a desired value. enteRinG ReSiStance leVel when prompted by the message center to enter resistance level, use the rEsIstanCE UP and Down arrow keys to adjust...
cHapteR 5: enGineeRinG MoDe 5.1 uSinG enGineeRinG MoDe the Engineering Mode consists of optional settings and information used by service technicians to assure your product is working in proper order. there are also several default settings that allow you to customize the suspension elliptical to fit your needs. 1) to enter Engineering Mode, press and hold down the rEsIstanCE arrow keys.
cHapteR 5: enGineeRinG MoDe 5.2 enGineeRinG MoDe oVeRVieW cuStoM SettinGS MiniMuM MaxiMuM unit DEsCrIPtIon sEt Max tIME MInUtE Maximum workout duration. sEt UsEr tIME MInUtE Default start time in all programs. sEt UsEr aGE yEars Default age used in all programs. sEt wEIGht PoUnDs Default weight used in all programs.
cHapteR 6: tRoubleSHootinG 6.2 tRoubleSHootinG - GeneRal noteS GENERAL NOTES 1) you must be moving (rotating the crank) to elevate the ramp. 2) to get to the ECB, you will need to take the left side crank and side cover off. 3) to get to the lower Control Board, you will need to take the right side crank and side cover off.
cHapteR 6: tRoubleSHootinG 6.3 tRoubleSHootinG - conSole iSSueS NO POWER TO CONSOLE 1) Check to make sure the unit has power to the outlet and that both power switches are turned on. 2) Check the breaker near the lower power switch. 3) remove the console and make sure that the console cable is connected properly.
cHapteR 6: tRoubleSHootinG 6.4 tRoubleSHootinG - ReSiStance iSSueS NO CHANGE IN RESISTANCE EVEN THOUGH CONSOLE SHOWS CHANGES 1) Check the connections at the console and ECB. 2) Inspect the complete console cable for damage (3 separate cables), if damage noted replace the cable as needed. 3) replace the ECB.
cHapteR 6: tRoubleSHootinG 6.5 tRoubleSHootinG - noiSe iSSueS NOISE IN ONE PARTICULAR SPOT DURING THE ROTATION OF THE CRANK 1) Check the tightness of all external linkages. a. If you find a loose or sloppy joint, tighten the hardware at this joint. 2) If all external linkages are tight, it is likely that the crank bearings are bad.
cHapteR 6: tRoubleSHootinG 6.6 tRoubleSHootinG - HeaRt Rate iSSueS NO HR SHOWN ON THE CONSOLE - USING A HR STRAP 1) re-center the hr strap on the user's chest. 2) replace the battery in the hr strap. 3) replace the hr strap. 4) replace the console.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.1 fRont SHRouD ReplaceMent 1) Use a flat screwdriver to turn the crank cover counter clockwise and remove it (Figure a). 2) remove the 14 mm nut holding the crank to the drive assembly (Figure B). fiGuRe b fiGuRe a 3) Use a 22 mm crank puller to remove the crank from the drive assembly (Figures C &...
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.1 fRont SHRouD ReplaceMent - continueD 4) remove the 9 screws holding the right shroud (Figure E) and 7 screws holding the left shroud (Figure F). fiGuRe e fiGuRe f 5) Figure G shows the elliptical with both front shrouds removed. fiGuRe G 6) reverse steps 1-5 to install a new front shroud.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.2 conSole ReplaceMent 1) remove the 4 screws holding the console to the frame (Figure a). fiGuRe a 2) Disconnect the console cable and hr wire connections from the defective console and remove the console (Figures B & C). fiGuRe b fiGuRe c 3) Connect the console cable to the new console.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.3 cup HolDeR aSSeMbly ReplaceMent 1) remove the console as outlined in section 7.2. 2) remove the 5 screws holding the cup holder assembly to the console mast (Figures a & B). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b 3) remove the cup holder assembly from the console mast being careful not to damage the console cable / hr wiring (Figures C &...
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.4 fRont conSole MaSt coVeR ReMoVal 1) remove the console as outlined in section 7.2. 2) remove the cup holder assembly as outlined in section 7.3. 3) remove the 2 screws holding the slotted console mast cover to the console mast (Figure a). 4) remove the 8 screws (4 on each side) holding the slotted console mast cover to the front console mast cover (Figure B).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.5 conSole cable ReplaceMent 1) remove the right side front shroud as outlined in section 7.1. 2) remove the console as outlined in section 7.2. 3) remove the cup holder assembly as outlined in section 7.3. 4) remove the console mast covers as outlined in section 7.4.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.6 conSole MaSt ReplaceMent 1) TIP: Press start, then incline the unit to its top position. hold the start key to reset the console, and then press any key to stop the incline from resetting. It will be much easier to remove the console mast with the incline in the top position. 2) remove the right side front shroud as outlined in section 7.1.
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.6 conSole MaSt ReplaceMent - continueD 10) remove the screws holding the dual action handlebars to the console mast and remove the dual action handlebars from the console mast (Figures E & F). fiGuRe e fiGuRe f 11) remove the 6 screws holding the console mast to the frame (Figure G) and remove the console mast.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.7 HR GRipS ReplaceMent 1) Use a flat screwdriver to pry the lower metal hr sensor from the hr grip and unplug the wire (Figures a & B). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b 2) remove the 2 screws holding the 2 halves of the hr grip together (Figure C). 3) remove the hr end cap and the 2 halves of the hr grip (Figure D).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.8 loWeR contRol boaRD ReplaceMent 1) remove the front shrouds as outlined in section 7.1. 2) Disconnect the 4 wire connections to the lower control board (Figure a). fiGuRe a 3) remove the 2 screws holding the lower control board to the frame (Figure B), remove the lower control board. fiGuRe b 4) reverse steps 1-3 to install a new lower control board.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.9 incline MotoR ReplaceMent 1) TIP: Press start, then incline the unit to its top position. hold the start key to reset the console, and then press any key to stop the incline from resetting. It will be much easier to remove the incline motor with the incline in the top position. 2) remove the front shrouds as outlined in section 7.1.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.10 DRiVe belt ReplaceMent 1) remove the front shrouds as outlined in section 7.1. 2) Disconnect the ECB wire harness at the lower control board (Figure a). 3) remove the 2 eye bolts putting tension on the ECB (Figures B & C). 4) remove the 3 screws holding the drive axle assembly to the frame on both sides (Figure D).
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.10 DRiVe belt ReplaceMent - continueD 5) once the ECB and drive axle assembly are loose, the drive belt can be removed from around the drive axle assembly allowing the ECB to drop down outside of its bracket (Figures E & F). fiGuRe e fiGuRe f 6) once the ECB is dropped down outside of its bracket, the drive can be removed from around the ECB pulley (Figure G).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.11 DRiVe axle aSSeMbly ReplaceMent 1) remove the front shrouds as outlined in section 7.1. 2) Disconnect the ECB wire harness at the lower control board (Figure a). 3) remove the 2 eye bolts putting tension on the ECB (Figures B & C). 4) remove the 3 screws holding the drive axle assembly to the frame on both sides (Figure D).
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.11 DRiVe axle Set ReplaceMent - continueD 5) once the ECB and drive axle assembly are loose, the drive belt can be removed from around the drive axle assembly allowing the ECB to drop down outside of its bracket (Figures E & F). fiGuRe e fiGuRe f 6) once the ECB is dropped down outside of its bracket, the drive can be removed from around the ECB pulley (Figure G).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.12 ecb (electRonic bRaKe) ReplaceMent 1) remove the front shrouds as outlined in section 7.1. 2) Disconnect the ECB wire harness at the lower control board (Figure a). 3) Cut the tie straps holding the ECB wire harness to the frame (Figure B). fiGuRe a fiGuRe a fiGuRe a...
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.12 ecb (electRonic bRaKe) ReplaceMent - continueD 5) remove the 4 screws holding down the ECB adjustment box (Figure E) and remove it. 6) remove the 2 eye bolts putting tension on the ECB (Figures F & G). 7) remove the 3 screws on each side holding the drive axle assembly to the frame (Figure h).
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.12 ecb (electRonic bRaKe) ReplaceMent - continueD 8) once the ECB and drive axle assembly are loose, the drive belt can be removed from around the drive axle assembly pulley allowing the ECB to drop down outside of its bracket (Figures I & j). fiGuRe i fiGuRe J 9) once the ECB is dropped down outside of its bracket, the drive can be removed from around the ECB pulley (Figure K).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.13 Dual action HanDlebaR ReplaceMent 1) remove the screw / nut holding the dual action handlebar to the link arm (Figure a). 2) remove the screw holding the dual action handlebar to the console mast (Figure B). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b 3) remove the dual action handlebar from the console mast (Figure C).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.14 peDal aSSeMbly ReplaceMent 1) Pull up the rubber foot pad from the pedal, it is held down by plastic snap clips (Figure a). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b 2) remove the 8 screws holding down the pedal assembly to the link arm and remove the pedal assembly (Figures B & C). fiGuRe c 3) reverse steps 1-2 to install a new pedal assembly.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.15 linK aRM ReplaceMent 1) remove the screw / nut holding the link arm to the dual action handlebar and lay that end of the link arm on the floor (Figures a & B). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b 2) Pull up the rubber foot pad from the pedal, it is held down by plastic snap clips (Figure C).
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.15 linK aRM ReplaceMent - continueD 4) remove the pedal assembly (Figure E). 5) remove the long screw holding the link arm to the pedal arm (Figure F). fiGuRe e fiGuRe f 6) remove the link arm (Figure G). 7) reverse steps 1-6 to install a new link arm.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.16 peDal aRM ReplaceMent 1) Using a flat screwdriver, turn the crank cover counter clockwise and remove it (Figure a). 2) remove the 14 mm nut holding the crank to the drive assembly (Figure B). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b 3) Using a 22 mm crank puller, remove the crank from the drive assembly (Figures C &...
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cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.16 peDal aRM ReplaceMent - continueD 4) remove the link arm as outlined in section 7.15. 5) remove the screw holding the pedal arm to the swing arm (Figure E). 6) remove the pedal arm from the swing arm making sure that the washers stay in position on the swing arm (Figure F). fiGuRe e fiGuRe f 7) remove the plastic cover and then the screw holding the crank to the pedal arm and remove the crank (Figures G &...
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.17 SWinG aRM ReplaceMent 1) remove the screw holding the swing arm to the pedal arm (Figure a). 2) remove the swing arm from the pedal arm making sure that the washers stay in position on the swing arm (Figure B). 3) remove the 4 screws holding the plastic cover over the juncture of the swing arm and the incline arms (Figure C).
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.18 HoRizontal incline aRM ReplaceMent 1) remove the 4 screws holding the plastic cover over the juncture of the swing arm and the incline arms and remove the cover (Figures a & 2) remove the 2 screws holding the horizontal incline arm to the vertical incline arm (Figure C). fiGuRe b fiGuRe a fiGuRe c...
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.19 VeRtical incline aRM ReplaceMent 1) remove the 4 screws holding the plastic cover over the juncture of the swing arm and the incline arms and remove the cover (Figures a & 2) remove the 2 screws holding the horizontal incline arm to the vertical incline arm (Figure C). fiGuRe a fiGuRe b fiGuRe c...
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.20 SpeeD SenSoR ReplaceMent 1) remove the front shrouds as outlined in section 7.1. 2) remove the speed sensor wire from the ECB wire harness and disconnect it (Figure a). fiGuRe a 3) remove the 2 screws holding the speed sensor to the frame (Figure B). fiGuRe b 4) reverse steps 1-3 to install a new speed sensor.
cHapteR 7: paRt ReplaceMent GuiDe 7.21 teStinG tHe SuSpenSion elliptical ONCE THE UNIT OR REPLACEMENT PART IS FULLY INSTALLED AND ASSEMBLED AND PROPERLY PLACED ON THE FLOOR, USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO TEST THE MACHINE: 1) without hitting start or entering any program modes, stand on the machine and hold the handlebars while initiating movement to simulate exercising.
8.1 toolS incluDeD to avoid possible damage to the vision s7100 suspension elliptical, please follow these assembly steps in the correct order. also, during the assembly steps, ensure that all bolts and screws are in place and partially threaded before completely tightening any onE bolt or screw.
8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.2 HaRDWaRe incluDeD note: if any hardware is missing from the package, please contact Vision fitness immediately.
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8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.2 HaRDWaRe incluDeD - continueD note: if any hardware is missing from the package, please contact Vision fitness immediately.
cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS notE: a second person will be helpful to complete this step. * slide the console mast boot onto the console mast. * Using the 2 bolts inserted into the console mast as guides, set the console mast into the console mast frame bracket ensuring cables are not pinched.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS - continueD * slide the incline frame pivot shaft into the incline pivot tube at the rear of the unit. * slide the bottom of the left incline arm over the incline pivot shaft and let it rotate forward resting it on the ground.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS - continueD * lift the left incline arm and place a top tube (they are interchangeable) over the left incline arm bracket and connect with the 2 socket head cap bolts and 2 washers.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS - continueD * when both top tubes are onto the elevation bracket alignment pin, lift the entire assembly slightly to line up the bolt holes. Insert the 4 socket head cap bolts through these holes. secure each bolt with a nylon nut.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS - continueD * take the left pedal assembly and lay it on the ground in position on the left side of the machine and insert the bearing end of the suspension arm into the bracket of the incline arm.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS - continueD * remove the button head cap bolt and large silver washer from the left hand dual action arm rotation housing shaft. then slide the left dual action arm on the right rotation housing and secure in place with a button head cap bolt and washer.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.3 aSSeMbly inStRuctionS - continueD * remove the 4 console mounting screws from the backside of the console. Connect the heart rate wires coming from the mast to the heart rate wires coming from the bottom of the console.
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cHapteR 8: SuSpenSion elliptical aSSeMbly GuiDe 8.4 StabilizinG inStRuctionS StabilizinG tHe SuSpenSion elliptical after positioning the suspension elliptical into its intended location, check the unit's stability. wobbling or rocking indicates that your suspension elliptical needs to be leveled. Determine which leveler is not sitting on the floor. loosen the nut on the base of the leveler to allow the leveler to rotate.
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