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Schwinn 438 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 CongratuJations Thank you tbr making the Schwinn _ Elliptical Trainer Model 438 a part of your exercise program. For many years to come, you will be able to rely on the quality of Schwinn's _'craftsmanship and durability. We have included some general fitness guidelines tbr your use and hope you will find the inlbrmation valuable in assisting you in your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Assembly Instructions ......Fitness Guide ........Workout Log ........Warranty ..........FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR YOUR SCHWINN _'_ E LLIPTICAL TRAINER MODEL 438, REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 17.

  • Page 5: Parts Diagram

    ToolsRequired The tools below are required during the assembly of your Schwinn _ 438 ettipitcal trainer. They are included with the product. 4ramAllen Wrench 5ramAllen Wrench Open EndWrench <1 6ramAllen Wrench Philips Screwdriver Complete Parts Diagram...
  • Page 6 Console #2 Fan Assv #3 Front Stabilizer Assv #4 Handlebar Jct Cover Set #5 Lower Left Handlebar Assv #6 Left Pedal Arm Assv #7 Left Upper Handlebar #8 Lower Handlebar Cover Set #9 Lower Right Handlebar Assy #10 Left Mast Cover #12 Right Mast Cover #13 Complete Rear Rail Assv #14 Right Pedal Arm Assv #15...
  • Page 7 Step #1 8.2x18x1.ST CurveWasher 8x25 Button Head Bolt #36 #35(Qty 6) (Qty.6) Step #3 Step #4, #5, and #10 8x15Socket Cap Head Bolt 8.2x15x1.2TArc Washer#43 5x8 PanHead Screw#11 #26(Qty 4) (Qty 4) (Qty 11) Step #6 Step #7 and #8 12.Sx25x1.0T A rc Washer 10.2x25x1.ST FlatWasher 20.Sx29x1.ST W ave Washer...
  • Page 8 introduction Read and [bttow each step carefully and in proper order to avoid missing steps. Be sure to have all parts and tools on hand {'or a particular step belbre beginning assembly {'or that step. If you discover parts are missing, contact Customer Service at 800-864-1270.

  • Page 9: Parts

    Step 2--Assemble the Console Parts Separate the two halves of the Fan Assembly (#3) by removing Console (Qty l) the five (5) screws. Fan Assembly (Qty 1) Place the rear half of the Fan Static Handlebar (Qty 1) Assembly (#3) on the back of the Static Handlebar (#19).

  • Page 10: Shroud

    Step 3--Attach the Console Mast to the Main Frame Parts Securely attach the "zip tie" at the bottom of the Console Mast Main Frame (Qty l) (#18) to the computer cable from Console Mast (Qty 1) the Main Frame, and pull the Shroud Plug (Qty 4) "zip tie"...
  • Page 11 Step 4--Attach the Console to the Console Mast Attach the Console/Fan/Static Parts Handlebar Assembly (#2, #3, Console (Qty 1) and #19) to the Console Mast Fan Assembly (Qty 1) (#18) with four (4) Pan Head Screws (#11). Console Mast (Qty l) Static Handlebar (Qty 1) Hardware...

  • Page 12: X8 Pan Head Screw (Qty

    Step 5--Attach Mast Covers Parts Slide the Leti Mast Cover (#12) over the Console Mast Pivot, Left Mast Cover (Qty 1) and attach with two (2)Pan Right Mast Cover (Qty 1) Head Screws (#11). Console Mast (Qty 1) Slide the Right Mast Cover Hardware (#13) over the Console Mast Pivot, and attach with 3 Pan...

  • Page 13: Right Crank

    Step 6--Attach the Sub Pedal Arm Assemblies and Crank Covers Parts Install the Nylon Hex Nut (#34) on the right Pivot Tube bolt. Sub Pedal Arm Assy (Qty 2) Right Crank Cover (Qty 1) Align the Wheel on the Sub Pedal Arln Assembly (#17) Let1 Crank Cover (Qty 1) in the track on the Rear Rail...

  • Page 14: Right Pedal Arm

    Step 7--Attach the Pedal Arm Assemblies Parts Remove the two (2) 8xl.25x10 Button Head Bolts (#39), a Let1 Pedal Arm Assembly 8xl.25x20 Button Head Bolt (Qty l) (#40), and a Pedal Arm Bracket Right Pedal Arm Assembly (#42) from the Right Pedal Arm (Qty l) Assembly (#15).

  • Page 15: Console Mast

    Step 8--Attach the Upper Handlebar Assemblies Parts Attach the Right Upper Handlebar (#16) to the Console Left Upper ltandlebar (Qty 1) Mast (#18) with a Flat Washer Right Upper ltandlebar (#28), a Wave Washer (#27), and (Qty l) a Nylon llex Nut (#29). Console Mast (Qty l) Repeat step 81 tbr the Left...

  • Page 16: Lower Right Handlebar

    Step 9--Attach the Lower Handlebar Assemblies Attach the Lower Right Parts Handlebar Assembly (#10) to Lower Left Handlebar Assembly the Right Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) (#16) using the two (2) Set Left Pedal Arm Assembly Screws (#30). (Qty 1) Attach the Lower Right Left Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) Handlebar (#10) to the Right...
  • Page 17 Figure A-9...
  • Page 18 Stop lO--Attach the Handlebar Junction Cover Set Attach the Handlebar Junction Parts 10-1 Cover Set (#5) to the Right Handlebar Junction Cover Set Upper Handlebar (#16) with two (Qty 2) (2) Pan Head Screws (#11) and Left Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) the Cap.
  • Page 19 Safety information Do not discard this Owner's Manual. It contains important inlbrmation on the proper and safe operation of your Schwinn _ Elliptical Trainer Model 438. The tbltowing is a list of warning labels used throughout this manual: Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious iniury.

  • Page 20: Operation

    300 pounds (136 kilograms). " Follow all instructions in the Schwinn _'_ E lliptical Trainer Model 438Assembly Guide al_d Owl_er ;' Mal_ual. Use the machine only as outlined...
  • Page 21 Schwinn ® Model 438 Features Synchronized Arms For a total body workout. Heavy Duty Construction Sturdy construction stands up to the most intense workout enviromnent. FootPJatform Two-piece, padded, open-ended tbot plates tbr all sizes that move along with your natural tbot motion.
  • Page 22 Remember, the more muscles you use, the more calories you burn. m Forwar@/Reverse You can use your Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer in the tbrward and reverse directions to vary the muscles you work out. This will also vary your workout, helping you to stay...
  • Page 23 Resistance ControJ You can change the resistance level in your Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer at any time during your workout. Adjusting your level will allow you to increase or decrease your intensity level.
  • Page 24 Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer. Computer Console Design Be/bre we discuss using the specific functions of the computer, let's get/hmiliar with the display, the different features, various buttons located on the console. LCD Display...

  • Page 25: Features

    . RPM and WATTS, DISTANCE, . HEART (PULSE)RATE. The next larger window on the right side of the display shows: ° SPEED and CALORIES, ° ENGLISH or METRIC operating mode, and ° the motion indicator relative to your SPEED. The icon also indicates that the program is running. The large main area of the display shows the program profile you are using.
  • Page 26 Using the Schwinn ®438 Computer m LCDDisplay Descdptiens TIME Displays the workout time. The time wilt count down from the time you entered when beginning the program and shows the time remaining for your workout. The time starts to count up once it reaches zero.
  • Page 27 UP/DOWN Used to change resistance level or to adjust values such as program time. ENTER Confirms or enters your selection. SCAN These three buttons enable the user to alternately view INTERVAL TIME or TIME, RPM or WATTS, and SPEED or CALORIES. RESET Pressing RESET in the Program mode will bring you back to the...
  • Page 28 Information mode, and the computer will bring you to the "ENTER PROGRAM" mode. Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn _' elliptical trainer is equipped with grip heart rate sensors located on the handlebars. You must contact these sensors with both hands so that the computer detect your pulse.
  • Page 29 Control and Fitness Test p rograms. The computer must receive a steady, consistent signal tbrtheduration o fthese programs tooperate correctly. If there isnodisplay, please see "IMPORTANT Things Y ouShould K now Belbre Exercising" onpage 32tbrmore inlbrlnation. Software Features m Quick Stare This is a "one-touch"...
  • Page 30 60%70% of maximum heart rate Generat Fitness Zone ..... Fat Burning Exercise within this zone improves general fitness, begins to develop endurance, and contributes greatly to weight control and management by utilizing mostly t:at calories tbr energy. 70%80% of maximum heart rate Aerobic Workout Zone Endurance Training Exercise within this zone...
  • Page 31 minutes, the computer measures your heart rate, and the power (watts). These nmnbers, along with inlbrmation about your age and weight, are put into a tbrmula and produce "Fitness Score." Note: The Fitness Test is an excellent way to measure changes in your own fitness level.
  • Page 32 When choosing the BMI program you will be prompted to enter your height and weight, and the computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. The console will display "IDEAL BMI RANGE." The ideal or normal range is 18.524.9. The console wilt also display your ideal weight range tbr your height.
  • Page 33 HR,"and theHEART RATEicononthedisplay w ilt blink. This message will show tbrfiveseconds, then theprogram will resume. Youmust s ee yourheart rate onthedisplay, and then youmust p ush theRECOVERY b utton again to perlbrm the test. Helpful Tip: For a more relevant score, tW to obtain a steady heart rate tbr three minutes belbre pressing...
  • Page 34 DISTANCE Displays the total distance traveled. CALORIES Displays total calories burned. WATTS Displays the average watts. HEART RATE: Displays your average heart rate. Pressing the RESET button wilt bring you back to "ENTER PROGRAM." After 60 seconds, the console will automatically return to "ENTER PROGRAM."...
  • Page 35 decrease the resistance by pressing the DOWN button. You wilt notice a slight lag in time while the electronic brake adjusts to your input, so make sure to allow tbr this and don't over-compensate. [] Sleep mode The console will enter Sleep mode, and the system will turn off automatically if there is no input tbr approximately...
  • Page 36 Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER. The default resistance level wilt be the last level you entered (previous workout). m EnterTime When the "ENTER TIME" screen appears, select the desired time by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons. The default time will be the last time you entered (previous workout).
  • Page 37 To access the profile programs, scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "PROGRAMS." Press ENTER; the program profile and name will appear in the display. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired program.
  • Page 38 To stop the program, press the RESULTS button; the computer wilt show your workout results and end the program. To pause the program, press START/PAUSE; computer will resume the program where you left off. Console Operation--HRC (Heart Rate Control) Please note: You must either use the wireless chest strap or grip the heart rate sensor pods located on the handlebars [br the computer to read your pulse and [br the heart rate control programs to work effectively.
  • Page 39 greatly to weight control and management by utilizing mostly t:at calories tbr energy. IIRC 7080 (Select this zone tbr an aerobic workout.) Exercise within this zone increases overall ftness, improves cardiovascular effciency, and endurance. IIRC 8090 (Select this zone tbr an anaerobic workout.) Exercise within this zone maximizes...
  • Page 40 [;hanging Levels You can only increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons when in the first interval column, which is the warm-up column. This enables you to set your starting warm-up level. A longer warm-up at lower resistance can burn more calories than a shorter warm-up at higher resistance.
  • Page 41 To access the Custom 01 and Custom 02 programs, scroll through the display by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "CUSTOM PROGS." Press ENTER; "CUSTOM 01" will flash. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to alternate between the two programs.
  • Page 42 Change anExisting P rogram Press the UP or DOWN buttons as you exercise in each interval to override your old custom program. The console will automatically store this new profile in memory and will then be the new del:ault Custom program. Stopor Pause the Program Press the START/PAUSE button to stop or pause...
  • Page 43 m Enter Weight At the "ENTRWEIGHT..." screen, select the appropriate weight in pounds or kilograms pressing the UP or DOWN buttons. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Press START when the "PRESS START" screen appears. "T.T.PROGRAM" will display, confirming your selection. You can now begin exercising.
  • Page 44 To access the Fitness Test, scroll through the display by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "FITNESS TEST," and then press ENTER. m Enter Age When the "ENTER AGE" screen appears, select your age by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
  • Page 45 Console Operation--Calorie Goal The Calorie Goal program enables you to select an amount of calories you would like to burn and lets you choose a profile program to achieve that goal. Your exercise is complete when the calories count down to zero. m Semect P rogram Press any button to power up the console;...
  • Page 46 Time will begin counting up and calories will begin counting down from your preset calorie goal value until the display reaches zero. When you have reached your calorie goat, the computer displays "GREAT JOB," tbllowed "YOUR RESULTS." The display will show a smnmary your workout: [] Total Time [] Total Distance...
  • Page 47 INFORMATION ABOUT BMI AND THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. Using the Chest Strap Transmitter The Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer has built-in wireless heart rate monitoring capability. When you wear the chest strap transmitter during your workout, the elliptical...
  • Page 48 Moving your Schwinn ®438 Elliptical Trainer To move the Schwinn _ 438 elliptical trainer, carefully lift the rear end of the machine. Steer the machine to the desired location. Be gentle while moving the unit as any sharp impact directly or indirectly to the computer can affect computer operation.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Monthly:Check a llbolts and screws and tighten a snecessary. Keep allthetools supplied withtheelliptical trainer t opertbrm future maintenance. Call your authorized Schwinn _ Fitness products distributor if you have any questions on the proper use or maintenance of this equipment,...

  • Page 50: Fitness Guide

    Fitness Guidelines by Juy Bluhnik m Exercise a nd HeaRh It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased risk in heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and other life threatening illnesses.
  • Page 51 embarrassed about carrying around a ti_'w extra pounds). No more sharing sweaty equipment, or wondering if you will catch athlete's tbot in the health club shower. The biggest advantage, however, may simply be the time factor. With work schedules ever-changing and busy family obligations, a home gym o ftL'rs the benefit of being able to work out when it is most convenient tbr you.
  • Page 52 For example, you might try using your Schwinn _, exercise bicycle tbr a...
  • Page 53 scheduled, moderate level w orkout Ibr2030 minutes onMonday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (see theintensity m onitoring section I brfurther details o n how hard toworkout). Ontheother d ays, youmight t rygoing Ibraleisurely stroll10minutes i nthemorning a nd intheevening (orwhenever youcan fit it in).
  • Page 54 butcertainly theeasiest one toincorporate intoourdaily livesbecause it can be done anywhere and ahnost atanytime. Tomaintain yourflexibility, yousimply n eed tostretch. This could beassimple asreaching tbryour t oes, o rreaching overhead when youwake upin the morning. Ormaybe y ouenjoy it somuch thatyouwould beinterested intrying the Nautilus _' y oga workout video.
  • Page 55 levels. Anydiet t hat[bcuses onjustone [bodgroup source o rprocessed [hods can beunhealthy inthelong run,and should b eavoided. Don't[bcus toomuch onanyparticular meat orsnack, butrather onyouroverall intake ofavariety of different [hods d uring anygiven day. Drink Water Our bodies are made up of over 70 percent water, and most of us don't drink enough.
  • Page 56 When you are first starting out, you should exclusively work in the Zone 1 and Zone 2 intensities. Alier a ti_'wweeks, you can occasionally incorporate Zone 3 and Zone 4 intensities ['or short periods or,time. Remember, when you begin to incorporate Zone 3 and Zone 4 intensities, you will find that you wilt likely have to drop down to Zone 1 intensities shortly therealier as brief recovery periods.
  • Page 57 youmay findthatyour n umbers don'tchange, butyouareable tostay inZone 3 and Zone 4longer than youused t o. Don't get too attached to any specific nmnber or target heart rate. If you train properly, you will notice nmnbers that used to be ditticult have now become easier.
  • Page 58 workout early, or skip a day. It just might be the thing you need to get you excited about your next workout. Possibly the most important thing is to keep progressing your exercise program slowly. Big increases in time or intensity can set you up {'or iniury, and cause you to drop out.

  • Page 59: Workout Log

    Schwinn ®438 Elliptical Trainer Workout Log Keeping a log of your workouts is a good way to track your progress toward your goals and is an excellent visual indicator of your increased level of physical fitness. A workout log is also an outstanding tool to help keep you motivated. Seeing your...

  • Page 60: Warranty

    SCHWJRR ® FITNESSLIMITEDWARRANTYFOREXERCISE PRODUCTS All Schwinn _'exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be i-'ree i-'rolndefects in materials and workmanship. Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only, and proof of purchase will be required. Any product sold or placed in an application not recolnmended Schwinn _'Fitness will void any warranty coverage set forth by Schwinn _'Fitness warranty policies and procedures.

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