TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Important Electrical Information Important Operation Instructions Transport Instructions E55 Assembly Instructions E95 Assembly Instructions Elliptical Features Operation of Your New Elliptical Programmable Features Using Heart Rate Monitor General Maintenance Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty...
Serial Number REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE The self-addressed product registration card must be completed in full and returned to SOLE. You can also go to www.soleellipticals.com under the support tab to register online. E55_E95_20111027 E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your elliptical. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY! E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
If you feel the buttons are not functioning properly with normal pressure contact your SOLE dealer. POWER CONNECTOR - FRONT, LEFT SIDE OF UNIT TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS The elliptical is equippped with two transport wheels which are engaged when the rear of the elliptical is lifted. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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E55 / 95 ASSEMBLY PACK CHECKLIST HARDWARE STEP 1 #164. 3/8” x 19 x 1.5T #170. 5/16” x 20 x 1.5T #181. 3/8” x 23 x 2T Flat Washer (2 pcs) Flat Washer (4 pcs) Curved Washer (2 pcs) #180. 3/8” x 2T #141.
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Hex Head Bolt (2 pcs) HARDWARE STEP 4 #142. 3.5 x 12mm #139. M5 x 15mm #145. M6 x 10mm Sheet Metal Screw (10 pcs) Phillips Head Screw (29 pcs) Phillips Head Screw (4 pcs) Bracket (2 pcs) E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
#185. Short Phillips Head Screwdriver #187. 12/14mm Wrench #184. 13/14mm Wrench E55 / 95 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PRE-ASSEMBLY Using a razor knife (Box Cutter) cut the outside, bottom, edge of box along the dotted Line. Lift Box over the unit and unpack.
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Place the rubber grommets (75) over the wire and snap it into the hole in the console mast. Install the Handle Bar Covers (105 to 106) and (107 to 108) over the Console Mast axle connections and secure with the eight Sheet Metal Screws (142). E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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See Page 12 for Illustration #142. 3.5 x 12mm Sheet Match up the console covers (E55: 94 & 95, E95: 196 & 197) and secure with Metal Screw (8 pcs) three Phillips head screws (139) and two Sheet Metal Screws (142) using the #139.
(to increase the angle) or counterclockwise (to decrease the angle). RAMP INCLINE ADJUSTMENT Both the E55 & E95 have a ramp incline feature that will further increase the variety of your workouts. When the incline is at its lowest position you get a normal elliptical workout. As the incline increases you will feel your knees rise higher with each step;...
PROGRAM BUTTONS (Manual, Hill, Fat Burn, Strength, Interval, MESSAGE WINDOW 2 User, 2HRC) (Program Name, RPM, Watts, Laps, & Incline) DISPLAY VIEW CONTROL KEYS FAN POWER SWITCH AUDIO IN JACK (MP3, CD, OR HEADPHONE JACK SMARTPHONE) E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
% in relation to projected heart rate maximum. The chest strap is a more accurate and reliable method of heart rate reading. The hand pulse sensors are subject to false readings depending on user physiology and workout habits including how one grips the sensors or how sweaty their hands are. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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Age and Weight entered will be saved as the new default settings. If you enter Age and Weight the first time you use the Elliptical you will not have to enter it every time you work out unless either Age or Weight has changed or someone else enters a different Age and Weight. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
Display key. 8. When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start-up display. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
Your cardiovascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently this way. This program also forces your body to become more efficient due to spikes in heart rate, between recovery periods. This aids in heart rate recovery from intense activities. E95 WORK E95 INCLINE E55 WORK E55 INCLINE E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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10. During the User 1 or User 2 program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the Display key. 11. When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start-up display. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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With all SOLE Heart Rate Control elliptical machines you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls resistance at the pedals. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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If you are feeling tired and sluggish, it is because your body needs a break. In this condition, your pace will feel harder. Again, this will show up in your RPE and you will train at the proper level for that day. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source, turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference. Another Individual wearing a transmitter within 3’ of your machine’s console. If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
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9. When the program ends you may press Start to begin the same program again or Stop to exit the program or you can save the program you just completed as a Custom User Program by pressing a User key and following the instructions in the message window. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
Incline Calibration: If there is a problem with the incline, try running the calibration. Press the Ramp Up key and the Start key at the same time. Hold them down for 5 seconds and the Incline calibration will start and run automatically. If the problem persists contact Sole service department. E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL...
Submit all service requests including serial number, contact information and a brief description of the problem online at www.soletreadmills. com/technical.php?p=service. If you have any questions about your new product or questions about the warranty contact SOLE Fitness at 1-866-780-SOLE (7653). If you have a technical problem with your new elliptical contact SOLE technical service at 866-MYSOLE1 (697-6531).
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