Summary of Contents for Healthrider 8.5ex Crosstrainer HREL8806.1
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary HEALTHRID- ® 8.5 EX CROSSTRAINER elliptical exerciser. The 8.5 EX CROSSTRAINER elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of features, including a personal televi- sion, designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480. 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. In addition to the included hex keys, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench...
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To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin assembling the elliptical exerciser. Attach the two Wheels (25) to the Front Stabilizer (35) with two M10 x 62mm Patch Bolts (89) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97). Attach two Leveling Feet (26) to the underside of the Front Stabilizer (35).
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4. Hook the front ends of the Frame Covers (105, 106) together. Attach each Frame Cover to the Frame (2) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (79). 5. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near the Frame (2) as shown. Pull the Wire Harness (48) and the Coaxial Cable (109) out of the Frame (2) and insert them upward through the Upright (6).
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6. Orient the Left Roller Leg (12), which is marked with a “Left” sticker, near the left Crank Arm (36) as shown. Apply a small amount of the included grease to both sides of a Wave Washer (98). Slide the Wave Washer onto the end of the left Crank Arm (36).
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8. Attach Inner and Outer Handlebar Covers (18, 19) around the Left Handlebar (8) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (79) and an M4 x 13mm Washer (93). Start all three Self-tapping Screws before tightening any of them. Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar (not shown).
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11. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal Leg (14), which are marked with “Left” stickers, and orient them as shown. Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal Leg (14) with four M6 x 35mm Phillips Screws (87) and four M6 Split Washers (88).
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14. Have a second person hold the Console (5) near the Upright (6) as shown. Connect the console wire harness to the Wire Harness (48), connect the console cable to the Coaxial Cable (109), and connect the console pulse wire to the Pulse Wire (110).
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Before operating the television, you must connect a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm terminal on the elliptical exerciser or a VCR or DVD player to the audio/video input jack. Note: Use a CATV cable to connect to an external source such as a cable box, analog cable, satellite TV box, or VCR. No CATV cable or RCA com- ponent video cable is included.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD Plug one end of the included power supply into the jack on the front of the elliptical exerciser. Plug the other end of the power supply into an appropriate out- let that is properly installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove the plastic. 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con- sole to turn on the console. A moment after you begin pedaling or press a but- ton, the screen will light.
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5. Measure your heart rate if desired. If there are sheets of clear plastic on the metal contacts on the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the plas- tic. To measure Contacts your heart rate, hold the handgrip pulse sensor with your palms resting against the metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or gripping the con- tacts too tightly.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con- sole to turn on the console. A moment after you begin pedaling or press a but- ton, the screen will light. 2. Select a preset program. To select one of the 20 preset programs, press the Aerobic Performance button, the Aerobic Fitness button, or the Weight Loss button repeatedly until...
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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con- sole to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the screen will light. 2. Select a heart rate program. To select one of the two heart rate programs, press the Heart Rate Control button once or twice until the desired program appears on the screen.
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Both heart rate programs—As you pedal, the console will regularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting. If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate set- ting, the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate clos- er to the target heart rate setting.
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HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the con- sole to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the screen will light. 2. Select a custom program. To select a custom program, press the Create Your Own button once or twice until the desired custom program appears on the screen.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE PERSONAL TELEVISION IMPORTANT: Before operating the television, you must connect a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm terminal on the elliptical exerciser or a VCR or DVD player to the audio/video input jack. See page 12 for instructions.
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HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION MODE 1. Press and hold down the TV button and adjust the television settings if desired. Press and hold down the TV button for several seconds to access the information mode. The brightness level indicator will appear on the televi- sion screen.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. To clean the elliptical exerciser, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap. Make sure to regularly clean the rollers and the track on which the rollers ride.
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TELEVISION TROUBLESHOOTING You can solve most television problems by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If you need further assistance, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: Television reception is poor. SOLUTION: a.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
PART LIST—Model No. HREL8806.1 Key No. Qty. Description Base Frame Outer Crank Arm Cover Inner Crank Arm Cover Console Upright Roller Cover Left Handlebar Right Handlebar Left Upright Cover Handlebar Leg Left Roller Leg Left Pedal Left Pedal Leg Right Pedal Right Pedal Leg Frame Cover Inner Handlebar Cover...
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Key No. Qty. Description Pulse Sensor Endcap Rear Base Cover Side Base Cover Center Base Cover Left Frame Cover Right Frame Cover M8 x 75mm Patch Screw Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...