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Paramount Fitness 6.85E Owner's Manual

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PARAMOUNT FITNESS
Elliptical Model 6.85E
Owner's Manual
REV 2 0209

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  • Page 1 PARAMOUNT FITNESS Elliptical Model 6.85E Owner’s Manual REV 2 0209...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Warnings 2 Introduction 4 Initial Setup 5 Manager’s Menu and Statistics 14 Basic Operation 24 Basic Maintenance 38 Serviceable Parts List 45 Electrical Wiring Schematic 46...

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    4. Obtain a medical exam before beginning an exercise program. 5. Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exertion may result in serious injury or death. 6. To avoid falls or injury, use extreme caution when stepping onto or off of the foot pedals. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Otherwise, contact a service technician to service your elliptical. 2. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when removing the covers or working on the drive mechanism. 3. Make sure that the foot pedals are kept clean and dry. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Paramount Customer Service line is available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time Monday through Friday to answer your questions regarding the 6.85E. If you need assistance or service for the elliptical, a customer service rep- resentative can help you find a qualified repair technician in your area.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    Self tap screws CC-34-052 M8x20mm HHCS CC-36-007 M4 washers CC-36-001 M8 washer CC-36-008 M4 lockwashers E1-24-018 Molded Boot CC-34-035 M4 x 12mm SHCS E1-25-011 Rubber pad CC-34-044 M6 x 12mm SHCS E1-22-022 Aluminum Cap E1-24-041 Molded Boot Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 / inner upright cover rocker draw footrail foot pedals inner side cover front guard forged crank rear end cap roller leveling foot right outer side cover Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Assemble the elliptical This section will show you how to install components to the elliptical: • Install the Handlebars and Front Guard Bar • Install the Display Console • Connect Wiring ALL HARDWARE MEASURED FROM UNDER HEAD 100mm Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Secure in position with 6 M8 x 12 socket head cap srews [shcs] and lock washers. Slide the molded covers into position. The tab on the cover should mate up with the hole in the tube. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Once in position, level the machine by adjusting all four leveling feert until they contact the floor. Install the rear end caps using 4 self threading screws and washers per end cap. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Secure the console with three M8 x 20 mm hex head cap screws, washers and lock washers. Plug in the power board and heart rate cables. Locate the black USB cable mounted in the console tray. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Install the console drink holder using four M4 x 12 shcs washers and lockwashers. Remove the backing from the rubber pad and install it the recessed area. Note: If installing the wireless entertainment remote, do not install the rubber pad. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 When installed properly the handles will be angled outwards on each side of the machine. angled outward If the moving handlebar option is not desired, install the aluminum caps and covers as shown using one M6 x 12 shcs per cover. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 There should be at least 39’’ [1 meter] beyond the furthest travel of the foot pedal or 50’’ [1.3 Meter] from the rear end caps. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Manager's Menu And Statistics

    Such settings would include length of workout, display settings, and measurement units. NOTE The 6.85E has the capability of displaying custom graphics, such as a club logo, on the startup screen. To use this capability contact Paramount Customer Service at 1-800-721-2121.
  • Page 16 Go to the startup screen. Press and hold the Time Remaining up [4], Level up [6], and Distance up [8] buttons, then select Easy Start. After a brief pause the Welcome screen should appear. 9 10 Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17 To cycle through the options in the Manager’s Menu, select Enter until you reach the appropriate settings screen. Select Go Back to return to previous screen. Set Language Select + or — to change the current language setting. The default language is English. Select Enter to confirm. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Set Goal Count Down or Goal Count Up Select + or — to change to Goal count up or Goal count down. The default set- ting is Goal count down. [This is only applicable for Distance and Calorie goals.] Select Enter to confirm. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 The Time Remaining readout displays the primary display brightness. Use the up and down buttons to adjust the brightness. The Level readout displays the secondary display brightness. Use the up and down buttons to adjust the brightness. Select Enter to confirm. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter the Pause time for the elliptical. This is the time that the elliptical will maintain the current user’s settings before resetting. The default setting is one minute for pause time. Select Enter to confirm. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Cool Down time is added at the end of the workout, thus a user might exceed the maximum workout time in Cool Down. Use the numeric keypad to enter the Cool Down time for the elliptical. Select Enter to confirm. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Enter, repeating this until the desired title is spelled out. Select Stop to move to the next screen. Stop Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 To change the heart rate selection select one of the options: -Both on, Hands priority -Both on, Wireless priority -Hand sensor only on -Wireless only on -All HR sensing off The default setting is Both on, Hands priority. Select Enter to confirm. Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Go to the startup screen. Press and hold the Time Remaining down [3], Level down [5], and Distance down [7] buttons, then select Easy Start. After a brief pause the Statistics screen should appear. 9 10 Paramount 6.85E Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    • Programs • Pause / Reset Operation The 6.85E is a commercial elliptical with many functions and features to help your clients reach their fitness and health-related goals. This section will introduce you to the features available on the elliptical. It will also explain these features and how to use them.
  • Page 26 Common Program Features Several user convenience features are common to nearly all programs. These features are intended to make it easy and intuitive for users to customize their workout and to make changes as desired. 1. Intuitive Programming During the initial programming of the workout the user is guided through the pro- gramming steps by backlighting on the console - only the information that the user needs for what they currently doing is illuminated.
  • Page 27 3. Program Countdown Once the user has input all the information necessary and the workout is ready to start, the display will show a 3 second countdown to notify the user that the pro- gram is about to start. 4. Changing Programs at Anytime During any workout, the user can easily change programs by selecting the Change Program key at the lower left corner of the LCD display.
  • Page 28 5. Weight Entry Several seconds after the program has started the weight entry screen shown below will be displayed. For accurate calorie accumulation the user should enter their weight by using the + - keys next to the LCD or directly by entering their weight via the keypad and pressing Enter to accept.
  • Page 29 7. Workout Summary Screen Once the program goal is reachedand the cool down (if any) at the end of the pro- gram is completed, the LCD will display a workout summary screen which shows the effort level and speed for the entire workout. The displays at the bottom of the console also show the total accumulated values for the entire workout regardless of program or goal changes.
  • Page 30 Workout Display Programs The 6.85E has several programs you can use to vary the user’s exercise routine. These programs adjust the settings of the elliptical throughout the workout to sim- ulate different running conditions. These are the categories of programs: •...
  • Page 31 Custom Programs Custom programs allow club personnel to program any workout profile desired for the club’s users. Access for setting up the custom program is through the Manager’s Menu, while the programs are accessed through the normal program selection screen. Select a Manual Program Grasp the fixed handrails for support and step onto the pedals.
  • Page 32 Manual Program Menu Track Workout Display Standard Mode Workout Display Paramount 6.85 E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Select a Heart Rate Program Grasp the fixed handrails for support and step onto the pedals. Begin pedalling and wait for the display to illuminate. Select Select Program. Select Heart Rate Programs. Select Cardio, HR-Interval, or Weight Loss. The Cardio program suggests a HR of 80% of the theoretical maximum for your age;...
  • Page 34 Enter Age Confirm Target Heart Rate Heart Rate Workout Display Paramount 6.85 E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Select a Hill Program Grasp the fixed handrails for stability and step onto the pedals. Begin pedalling and wait for the display to illuminate. Select Select Program. Select Hill Programs. Select Random, Interval, Rolling Hills, Foothills Trek, or Mountain Climb. The icon next to the program name gives a general indication of the hill profile.
  • Page 36 Select a Course Program Grasp the fixed handrails for stability and step onto the pedals. Begin pedalling and wait for the display to illuminate. Select Select Program. Select Course Programs. Select 5K or 10K . Input Goal, then press Enter. The resistance Level is pre-set for the 5K and 10K course programs.
  • Page 37 Course Workout Display (10K) Select a Custom Program Grasp the fixed handrails for stability and step onto the pedals. Begin pedalling and wait for the display to illuminate. Select Select Program. Select Custom Programs. Select one of the custom program listed on the screen. Custom program parameters are programmed by the facility personnel and do not require any input from the user.
  • Page 38 Custom Program workout display Pause Operation The pause function allows the user to temporarily pause the operation of the ellip- tical without losing workout data or program settings. The user can simply stop pedalling, and when they resume pedalling they will continue their workout from where they left off.

  • Page 39: Basic Maintenance

    Basic Maintenance Warnings TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Before performing any maintenance, power down and unplug the elliptical [ if equipped with optional power supply]. Do not attempt any maintenance procedure unless you are qualified and properly equipped to perform the procedure properly and safely.
  • Page 40 Overview This section includes the following information: • Maintenance Schedule • Update software • Drive Belt Adjustment • Roller and Foot Tube maintenance. The elliptical requires regular maintenance to ensure that it runs properly and smoothly. This is also necessary to extend the life of the elliptical and its compo- nents.

  • Page 41: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule It is recommended that the facility adopt a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule that the staff can follow. Following a cleaning and maintenance routine will ensure that the elliptical runs smoothly. Log and maintain any service records for the elliptical. Daily •...
  • Page 42 Update elliptical software Unplug the optional power supply if so equipped. Locate the USB port. The USB port is under the console tray assembly. Wait for the display console to go dark. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. Replug in the optional power supply [if equipped].
  • Page 43 Drive Belt Tensioning Proper belt tensioning ensures that the drive system opperates smoothly and effi- ciently with out slippage. Remove the 6 screws holding the outer upper right cover in place. Carefully lift the cover out of the way. Remove the right rear end cap. Remove the 3 screws holding the right footrail in place and remove the footrail.
  • Page 44 If the drive belt is slipping tighten the tensioning belt. To achieve proper belt tension, have someone observe the generator / brake while someone else pedals the elliptical [under load] and then abruptly stops pedaling. The generator / brake should stop moving at the same time as the drive pulley if the belt is tensioned properly.
  • Page 45 Cleaning Foot Tubes and Rollers Lift and support the foot tube with one hand and wipe off the lower surface with a clean soft cloth. If needed the surface can be polished polishing compound. With the foot tube supported, wipe off the surface of the roller.

  • Page 46: Serviceable Parts List

    Serviceable Parts List PART / ASSEMBY NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY CC-61-014 Drive Belt E1-21-009 Drive belt tension wheel D 285 [2ea] E1-24-005 Pedals E1-25-001 Moving handle bar grips E1-11-005 Rollers D 132 Retaining ring 2 per axle E1-21-047 Roller spacer T1-24-005 / Hear Rate electrodes 2 sets T1-24-006...

  • Page 47: Electrical Wiring Schematic

    Electrical Wiring Schematic Paramount 6.85 E Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Wiring Key Part # Description Qty. CC-62-006 CPU to front console cable T1-16-003 CPU to HR board cable T1-16-009 Upper CPU control cable T1-16-002 Lower CPU control cable E1-16-001 Console HR electrode cable E1-16-020 HR electrode cable E1-16-019 Lower panel cable E1-16-009 Battery cable E1-16-008...

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