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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual E2i / E3i Elliptical Cross Trainers...
  • Page 3 Please thoroughly read this manual before you assemble or operate your elliptical. Neither LifeSpan nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damages or injury incurred as a result of information presented in this manual except under the terms of the product warranty.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Console Basics Readout Display Operating Keyboard Date / Time / Quickstart Using Programs Preset Programs Custom User Using Heart Rate Control Programs Saving Your Results LifeSpan Club Bluetooth / USB Plus Maintenance and Tips Personal Settings General Maintenance Moving Troubleshooting...

  • Page 7: Safety First

    • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by LifeSpan. • Keep hands away from all moving parts •...

  • Page 9: Safety First

    Safety First Safety Tips While in Use • Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that might catch on any part of the elliptical.

  • Page 10: About Your Elliptical

    Frictionless Magnetic Resistance Resistance Levels Incline Ramp Levels Stride Length 20” ( 50.8 cm ) Roller Wheels E2i - Single Roller Wheel Per Pedal E3i - Dual Roller Wheels Per Pedal Transport 2 Front Wheels Maximum User E2i: 350 lb (159 kg)

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    Bluetooth Optional Bluetooth adapter allows for wireless data sync with the LifeSpan Active Trac™ and Train & Trac™ apps to get the most out of your workout and capture your exercise results. * Does not charge iPad 1, iPad 2, and iPad 3.

  • Page 12: Console Overview

    About Your Elliptical Console Overview Built-in Speakers Readout Display Preset Programs (E3i) Media Holder USB Plus Bluetooth Pairing (optional feature) Alternate Readouts (E3i) Power Button Operating Keyboard Quickset™ Ramp Controls Incline Ramp Level Audio Input Resistance Level Quickset™ Resistance Controls...
  • Page 13 About Your Elliptical...

  • Page 14: Heart Rate Monitoring

    About Your Elliptical Heart Rate Monitoring Seeing your heart rate while exercising will help you understand the intensity of your exercise and corresponding heart rate training zone, and predict health benefits found through repeated bouts of exercise. Refer to the information below to understand your heart rate training zones: Zone 5 —...
  • Page 15 Chest Strap The E2i and E3i elliptical models have integrated heart rate receivers built into the console. To purchase a heart rate chest strap go to www.LifeSpanFitness.com. The chest strap should be worn as shown.

  • Page 16: Programs

    About Your Elliptical Preset Programs Preset programs automatically change the resistance or ramp level during a workout according to a preset pattern called a profile. This provides a better workout, since it uses a wider range of muscles and different intensities, a well-known benefit in the cross-training and interval-training world.
  • Page 17 About Your Elliptical Negative Interval 1 (30 minute default) A good choice for someone new to interval training. Resistance and ramp levels decrease in the second half of the workout. Negative Interval 2 (30 minute default) A slightly higher-intensity version of Negative Interval 2.

  • Page 18: Programs

    About Your Elliptical Ladder (30 minute default) A form of interval training with longer, increasingly-intense intervals. Each unique, altering level is designed to mimic a higher rung on a ladder. This is the most difficult of the preset programs. Uphill Interval (20 minute default) Similar to Short Interval, but with more pronounced changes in...

  • Page 19: Programs

    About Your Elliptical Uphill Walk (30 minute default) Gradually increases intensity throughout the entire workout. Custom User Programs There are two user programs that provide you with the ability to build custom program profiles for your specific workout requirements. In Custom User Programs you set the workout time and then for each of the 20 program segments you set the resistance level and ramp level.
  • Page 20 In order to insure our product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your LifeSpan product, only authorized parts can be used. The warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by LifeSpan are used. Exclusions and Limitations: •...

  • Page 21: Grounding

    Power Cord Options This elliptical should only be used with the proper power cord and power outlet. Several power cord options (shown below) are available from LifeSpan. We do our best do include the correct power cord with the elliptical for your area.

  • Page 22: Assembling Your Elliptical

    Assembling Your Elliptical Exploded View Prior to starting the assembly process take all of the parts out of the box. Remove plastic bags and lay them out on the floor to become familiar with the components. Since your elliptical is a heavy piece of equipment it is recommended you use two people during assembly and follow these assembly instructions to reduce any problems that could occur.

  • Page 23: Hardware Included

    Assembling Your Elliptical Hardware Included Item# Part Description Item# Part Description Main Base Console Ramp Base Right Arm Assembly Base Connection Cover Left Arm Assembly Console Mast Mid Arm Joint Covers Base Top Cover Lower Arm Joint Covers Hardware Bag Contents Item # Qty.
  • Page 24 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 1: Unpacking Elliptical A. Cut tape around the bottom edge of the box. Lift top of box up and off. C. Remove all separate parts from outside styrofoam packaging material. D. Remove parts in layers working your way down to Main Base (1).
  • Page 25 Assembling Your Elliptical Cut the corners of the bottom box and remove all packaging. Place Ramp Base (2) in position to Main Base (1). Step 2: Hardware Loss Prevention Sheet A. The Main Base (1) has the Hardware Loss Prevention Sheet draped around the Console Mast Support.
  • Page 26 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 3: Base Assembly Slide the Ramp Base (2) into the Main Base (1) and bolt together using two M8x35L Bolts (14), Washers (13) and two M8x45 bolts (11), Washers (13), and Nylock Nuts (12). Help the bolt on the wire side of the frame go easily through by pushing the wires partially back into the frame of the Ramp Base (2) and using a 6mm Allen wrench to help push the cable inside frame away from the hole.
  • Page 27 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 3: Base Assembly (continued) Connect ground wire, small 3-pin, and large 3 pin. Keep wires in groove to avoid damage. Tuck wires in covered space between rails. Remove 2 pre-installed screws then attach Base Connection Cover (3) with four M4x10L screws (15) and Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 28 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 4: Attaching Console Mast A. Remove the Console Mast Cover (18) first, then slip the Base Top Cover (5) onto the Console Mast (4) before installation. Base Top Cover Console Mast Cover M4 x 10L Screw 5mm Allen Wrench w/ (x4)
  • Page 29 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 4: Attaching Console Mast (continued) Slide Console Mast (4) onto support and attach M8x20L bolts (16) and M8 washers (13) with 6mm Allen Console wrench. Mast Support View from behind 6mm Allen M8 x 20L M8 Washer Wrench (x4) (x4)
  • Page 30 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 5: Arm Attachment Remove pre-installed M8x15L bolt, flat washer and 2 wave washers from handlebar post on Console Mast (4). Attach Right Arm Assembly (8) to Console Mast (4). Once installed use 13mm wrench to tighten M8x15 bolt. Connect wire harness from Right Arm Assembly (8) handlebar to Console Mast (4).
  • Page 31 Assembling Your Elliptical Insert wire harness connection into tube and gently push past bolt hole M8 x 30L 13/17mm Wrench (x2) PRE-INSTALLED Step 5: Arm Attachment (continued) Using both 13mm wrenches remove pre-installed bolt and nut. Attach lower arm bracket to pedal arm bearing with bolt and nut. Connect pedal arm wire harness to lower arm wire harness.
  • Page 32 Assembling Your Elliptical M4 x 50L 5mm Allen Wrench w/ Phillips PRE-INSTALLED H. The Lower Arm Joint Cover (10) comes in two parts. Remove M4x50L screws from pre-assembled Lower Arm Joint Cover (10A). Place both halves, shown above, around joint. Re-attach joint cover with Phillips head screwdriver and 13mm wrench, making sure nut is seeded in plastic recess.
  • Page 33 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 6: Console Attachment Remove pre-installed M5x10L bolts and M5 washers from the back of Console (6) with 4mm Allen Wrench. M5 x 10L 4mm Allen (x2) Wrench PRE-INSTALLED Remove pre-installed Connect two 6-pin wire harnesses and bolts and washers one 7-pin wire harness from mast to console.
  • Page 34 Assembling Your Elliptical Step 6: Console Attachment (continued) Tuck wires inside Console (6) and Console Mast (4). Slide Console (6) upwards so hook on back of console slides under holding plate to lock into position. Attach Console (6) by using 4 mm Allen wrench and the two...
  • Page 35 Assembling Your Elliptical Leveling LifeSpan elliptical trainers come with five leveling feet - two in the front and two in the back. Locate your elliptical trainer on a solid, level surface. Make sure that the center adjustable foot, located on the center frame brace sits level on the floor.

  • Page 36: Console Basics

    Console Basics Readout Display A blue backlit LCD display (E2i - 6", E3i - 7.5") provides all the information you need to monitor your exercise results and get the most out of your exercise program. A. Message Window - This 16-character window helps step you through program setup, then displays the program selected while you exercise.
  • Page 37 Console Basics H. Strides - A count of your strides. H2. Strides/Min - The rate of your pedaling. Calories - An estimate of total calories burned. I2. Calories/HR - An estimated rate of your calorie burn. Watts - An estimate of the power you are putting into the elliptical. J2.
  • Page 38 Resistance Level - Adjust the resistance on the pedals. K. Quickset Resistance - Select a resistance setting of 4, 8, 12, or 16. Top Keyboard A. Program Group - Choose from HRC (Heart Rate Control), Healthy Living, Sport Training, Weight Loss, and User Set Up (Not on E2i).
  • Page 39 Console Basics Setting the Date and Time Before getting started using your elliptical make sure the date and time are properly set on the console to ensure that your exercise data is properly recorded. To set the date and time in your console follow these steps: A.

  • Page 40: Using Programs

    Using Programs Preset Programs There are numerous programs available to help you add structure and variety to your exercise program. For more information about these programs please refer to the About Your Elliptical section of this Owner’s Manual. To use one of the Preset Programs follow the steps below: A.
  • Page 41 Using Programs Set Time – Set the program Time of your workout pressing the Level +/- buttons then press Enter. C. Set Weight – Set your Weight in the console for more accurate calorie calculation by pressing the Level +/- buttons then press Enter.
  • Page 42 Using Programs D. Set Level – Use the Ramp up/down buttons to set the Ramp level of the first program segment and the Level +/- buttons to set the desired Level of the first program segment. You can also use the Quickset™ buttons for Ramp and Level to expedite the process.
  • Page 43 Using Programs Once the program has been set up, simply scroll to the USER1 or USER2 program and press Start. Both Ramp and Level are shown in the program matrix with the Ramp on the left and the Level on the right.

  • Page 44: Using Heart Rate Control Programs

    Using Programs Using Heart Rate Control Programs Two heart rate control programs are available on your console: Constant and Interval. When using these programs the console will need to receive your heart rate throughout the entire workout. Please review the Heart Rate Monitoring section of this Owner’s Manual for more information.
  • Page 45 Using Programs HRC – Interval The Interval program is designed to help you increase your aerobic endurance and improve heart rate recovery. This program lets you select a Low (or recover target heart rate) and a High target. After a 3-minute warm-up the console will adjust the Level every 10 seconds to maintain your Low target for 2 minutes.

  • Page 46: Saving Your Results

    USB port built into your console and your own USB drive and the second is using the Bluetooth adapter and either the Active Trac or Train & Trac app. Once Saved, use the LifeSpan Club to consolidate and compare all your results.
  • Page 47 Saving Your Results USB Plus Your LifeSpan elliptical saves a record of your exercise for up to 2 hours. All you need is a standard USB drive. Almost any brand or model will work. Remember, it’s important that you Set the Date and Time (page 33) on your elliptical console first so your exercise results are accurately date and time stamped.

  • Page 48: Maintenance And Tips

    Maintenance and Tips Personal Settings The E2i and E3i come with the ability for you to personalize several console settings including: English or Metric - Used for both Speed and Distance in miles or kilometers shown on the display. Calendar - Date and Time are shown on the display readouts, but can be turned off with this setting.

  • Page 49: General Maintenance

    Maintenance and Tips General Maintenance Keep the elliptical clean and dry. It is a good idea to wipe the elliptical down after each workout. Make sure the ramp rails are clean. Even if you can’t see anything on them, wipe the rails with a clean dry cloth about once a week. Moving the Elliptical Make sure the ON/OFF switch is turned OFF and the power cord is re- moved from the wall.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Solution: Make sure both ends of the power cord are solidly plugged in. Press the Power key on the console. If the console still does not light up, contact LifeSpan Customer Service. Problem: Rough feeling in pedals. Solution: Clean the ramp rails with a clean, dry cloth. Any debris on the rails...
  • Page 51 Maintenance and Tips Troubleshooting Problem: The Core Balance values seem incorrect, such as when you stand in a balanced way on the pedals, without pedaling, produces differing values. Solution: Recalibrate the Core Balance sensors in the pedals. Procedure: Enter Enginering Mode by pressing and holding the START and LEVEL + (up) for three seconds.
  • Page 52 E2i/E3i Elliptical Cross Trainers LifeSpan Fitness P.O. Box 981316 Park City, Utah 84098-1316 Phone: 877.654.3837 www.LifeSpanFitness.com Version 1.3...

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