Summary of Contents for Image Fitness 12.5 Elliptical
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Model No. IMEL5906.0 USER’S MANUAL Serial No. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new IMAGE ® 12.5 ellipti- tions after reading this manual, please see the front cal exerciser. The IMAGE 12.5 is an incredibly cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural product model number and serial number before con- elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees...
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. 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. Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own phillips screwdriver and rubber mallet As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
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2. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi- tion shown. Pull Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to the Lower Wire Harness (42). Insert the connectors on the Wire Harnesses up into the Upright (2). Carefully pull the upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove the slack from the Wire Harnesses.
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5. Identify the Left Pedal (10), which has a notch near the right side. Place the Left Pedal on the Left Pedal Leg (4). Next, apply a generous amount of grease to the long side of an M8 x 79mm Bolt Set (65) and the faces of the two indicated Upper Body Arm Bushings (12).
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Handlebars Stand in front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the han- dlebars firmly, and place one foot against one of the wheels. Pull the handlebars until the elliptical exercis- er can be moved on the wheels, and carefully move Handgrip the elliptical exerciser to the desired location.
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Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it before using the console. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE (available at electronics stores), you can connect the elliptical exerciser to your portable stereo, home stereo, The advanced console offers a selection of features computer, or VCR and play special iFIT.com CD and designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and...
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The Training Zones HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE bar—The Training Zones bar will show the approximate inten- Press any button on the console or begin sity level of your exer- pedaling to turn on the console. cise. A few seconds after the console is turned on, the displays will light.
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Note: The console least 15 seconds. Note: If you continue to hold the can show speed and handgrip pulse sensor, the lower display will show distance in either your heart rate for up to 30 seconds. The display miles or kilometers. will then show your heart rate along with the other The letters “MPH”...
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when one of the “Too Fast” indicators lights, HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM decrease your pace; when the “On Pace” indica- tor lights, maintain your current pace. Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console. See step 1 on page 9.
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Follow your progress with the matrix, the HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM Training Zones bar, and the displays. See step 4 on pages 9 and 10. Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console. Measure your heart rate if desired.
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Hold the handgrip pulse sensor. the target heart rate setting, the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to It is not necessary to hold the handgrips continu- bring your heart rate closer to the target heart ously during the program. However, you should rate setting.
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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 CDs, 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 a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, beneath the console. Plug the other end of the see instruction A below.
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The program will function in almost the same way HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM CD OR VIDEO as a preset program (see step 3 on page 11). PROGRAM However, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the resistance setting and/or pace set- ting is about to change.
Follow the online instructions to start the HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM program. OUR WEB SITE When you start the program, an on-screen count- down will begin. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com programs directly from the Internet. To use Return to the elliptical exerciser and begin programs from our Web site, the elliptical exerciser pedaling.
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HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE SHIELDS AND THE HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH FLYWHEEL COVERS If the console does not display correct feedback, the The Left and Right Side Shields (15, 16) must be reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed removed before the reed switch or the drive belt can switch, first see the instructions at the left and remove be adjusted.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES During the first few minutes of exercise, your body WARNING: uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does Before beginning this or any exercise pro- your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your gram, consult your physician.
PART LIST—Model No. IMEL5906.0 R0806A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Pedal Leg Bushing Upright Resistance Motor Upright Endcap Reed Switch Bracket Left Pedal Leg Clamp Right Pedal Leg Reed Switch/Wire Rear Stabilizer Return Spring Rear Stabilizer Cover Guide Rod Front Stabilizer Resistance Cable...
• the MODEL NUMBER of the product (IMEL5906.0) • the NAME of the product (IMAGE 12.5 elliptical exerciser) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see pages 21 to 23) LIMITED WARRANTY ICON Health &...
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