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715E
725E
EL L IPT ICA L US ER 'S GU I DE

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  • Page 1 FOR MODELS: 715E 725E EL L IPT ICA L US ER ’S GU I DE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Merit Fitness elliptical! Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an Merit Fitness elliptical can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster.

  • Page 4: Important Precautions

    • Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE) • This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 (715E) / 275 (725E) pounds. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    AS S E M BLY IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises.

  • Page 6: Tools Included

    2 Front Stabilizer Caps 2 Lower Link Arms 2 Wheel Covers 2 Pivoting Foot Pads Manual Resistance Knob (715E Only) 1 Top Cap 1 Guide Rail Set 2 AA Batteries (715E) If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support.
  • Page 7 A S S E M BLY ST E P 1 MAIN FRAME BOLTS (A) WASHERS (B) BOLTS (D) WASHER (B) FRONT STABILIZER TUBE WASHER (B) GUIDERAIL SET BOLT (C) NUTS (E) 725E SHOWN A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1. B) Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A) and 2 WASHERS (B).
  • Page 8 A S SE MB LY S T E P 2 TOP CAP GROMMET TOP CAP PRE ATTACHED SCREWS SPRING WASHER (G) WATER BOTTLE CAGE BOLT (F) CONSOLE MAST WASHER (B) TOP CAP GROMMET NUTS (E) TOP CAP BOLTS (H) WASHERS (B) MAIN FRAME 725E SHOWN A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.
  • Page 9 A S S E M BLY S T E P  UPPER HANDLEBAR PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS WAVY WASHER PRE-ATTACHED HANDLEBAR BOLTS AND WASHERS COVERS LOWER HANDLEBAR 725E SHOWN NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. A) Remove PRE-ATTACHED BOLT &...
  • Page 10 A S SE MB LY ST E P  ( CO NT I N UE D ) STEPS G-K (715E ONLY) PRE-INSTALLED BOLT & WASHER RESISTANCE TOP KEY HOLE KNOB BOTTOM KEY HOLE TENSION CABLE RESISTANCE TENSION WIRE KNOB BRACKET NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step.
  • Page 11 ASS E MB LY ST EP  HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP  CONTENTS (725 E ONLY) : BOLT (L) 8 mm Qty: 6 FOOTPAD LOWER LINK ARM BOLTS (L) STEPS A-B PEDAL ARM BRACKET PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS LOWER LINK BRACKET PRE-ATTACHED WASHER PEDAL ARM 725E SHOWN Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 (725E ONLY).
  • Page 12 AS SE M BLY S T E P 5 NUT (E) LOWER HANDLEBAR BOLT (I) TEFLON WASHER (K) SPACER (J) LOWER LINK ARM 725E SHOWN A ) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5. B) Align LOWER HANDLEBAR with LOWER LINK ARM. CAUTION: Be careful to keep the LOWER HANDLEBAR aligned with guide rail.
  • Page 13 NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. CONSOLE A) Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the 715E CONSOLE CONSOLE wires . B) Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE.

  • Page 14: Before You Begin

    B E F O R E Y O U BEGI N Congratulations On choosing your elliptical! You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.

  • Page 15: Elliptical Operation

    725E near the STABILIZER TUBE. Some ellipticals also have an on/off switch located on the back of the console. The 715E is powered by two AA batteries, which are included with the unit. Do not operate the elliptical if the power cord or plug is damaged.
  • Page 16 S TOP HO L D TO R E SE T 715E Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed. MONITOR DISPLAY: Displays time, RPM, level, distance and heart rate.
  • Page 17 7 2 5 E CO NS O L E D I SP L AY 725E P R O G R A M S MANUAL INTERVALS ROLLING WEIGHT LOSS CARDIO TEMPO BLAST RANDOM BURN TIME PULSE DISTANCE E N T E R WATTS CALORIES BEEP...
  • Page 18 7 2 5E C O NS O L E O PE R AT I ON QU I C K S TA RT Plug in elliptical. Press START button and begin exercising. Program will automatically default to MANUAL (P1), the time will count up from 0:00, and the resistance will default to level 1.

  • Page 19: Conditioning Guidelines

    H EA RT RAT E HANDLEBARS Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the pulse handlebars, do not grip tightly.

  • Page 20: Perceived Exertion Level

    PERCEIVED ExERTION LEVEL A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion.
  • Page 21 STRETCHING T I P S STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion.
  • Page 22 TI PS THE IMPORTANCE OF A WARM-UP & COOL DOWN WARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. Make sure that you warm-up on your product at a slow pace.
  • Page 23 • The outlet the machine is plugged into is functional. Double check that the breaker has not tripped. • The correct adapter is being used. Only use the adapter provided or authorized by Merit Fitness. • The adapter is not pinched or damaged and is properly plugged into the outlet AND the machine.
  • Page 24 • Does the problem occur when using the handlebars? Without using the handlebars? Answering these and other questions will give the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the service necessary to get you and your Merit Fitness elliptical running again!
  • Page 25 C O MM ON P R O D U CT Q UE S T I O NS ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL? Our ellipticals are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your elliptical and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Merit Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
  • Page 27 90 days • Any attempt to repair this equipment creates a risk of injury. Merit Fitness is not from the date of the original purchase, so long...
  • Page 28 US 5573480 US 7316633 US 5813949 CN 99808486.7 US 5924962 TW 364373 US 5938567 TW 371899 US 6135927 715E / 725E Rev. 1.4 | © 2008 Merit Fitness Products | Designed & Engineered in the U.S.A. | Made in China...

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