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2575 Pioneer Ave. Suite 101 Vista, CA 92081 Serial Number is located on the frame. Please send in the attached warranty card (Page 33) or register online at www.lifecorefitness.com within (10) days of purchase to register your product with LifeCore Fitness. ...
Important Safety Information We at LifeCore fitness would like to thank you for your recent purchase of a LifeCore CD500 Elliptical, and we hope that our product inspires and motivates you to accomplish your fitness goals. Please read the owner’s manual and orient yourself with the unit before you use the product to get a better understanding of your exercise machine.
Assembly Tips The LifeCore LC-CD500 is made from the best materials and has been tested and received a quality control review prior to its packaging to ensure the correct parts and proper fitting of each component. This machine was designed to limit the amount of assembly needed by a consumer.
Assembly Figure 1 Getting Started The LifeCore Fitness LC-CD500 Elliptical will require some assembly. Unpack the box in a clear location, remove all packaged parts from the box and lay each part out on the floor. Double check all packaging material for missing pieces, do not dispose of any packing material until assembly is complete and unit is working properly.
Assembly Figure 2 & 3 FIGURE 2 Locate bag labeled Figure 2. Locate cover. (See Figure 2) Secure cover to main frame by using Qty. three M5*0.8-12 screws on the left side of unit and Qty. three on the right side.
Assembly Figure 4 & 5 FIGURE 4 Note: The linkage is secured to the sleeve with three M8*1.25-12 hex bolts on the top and one M8*1.25-12 hex bolt on the bottom. Locate bag labeled Figure 4. Lift and place left linkage from handrail assembly onto shaft sleeve.
Assembly Figure 6 & 7 F IGURE 6 Note: Do not over tighten M5*0.8-12 screw, this will damage bracket cover. Locate bag labeled Figure 6. Locate bracket covers. (See Figure 6) Attach bracket cover to the handrail assembly by lining up the hole and screwing Qty one M5*0.8-12 screw into handrail assembly.
Assembly Figure 8 & 9 FIGURE 8 Note: The four console screws will already be installed into the back of the console. Note: Be sure to connect Computer Cable wires securely. Be careful to not pinch the wires.
Assembly Figure 10 FIGURE 10 Locate bag labeled Figure 10. (See Figure 10) Secure bottle holder to console tube using Qty. two M5*0.8-12 screws. ...
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Only a DC 9V 1000mA that comes with the unit should ever be used to power the machine. Congratulations! You have completed assembly of your LC-CD500 Elliptical 13 | P a g e ...
Computer Console Instructions Please read the computer instructions below and take a few minutes to review the computer console layout. Practice using the computer console before you start in order to get a better understanding of the functions. Below is an overview of the console’s layout with button location.
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Computer Console Instructions Start Button: Press the button to begin a workout. Once a program has been selected, pressing the start button will activate the time and the readouts on the display will begin once workout starts. ...
Computer Console Instructions ENTERING PROGRAMS: There are six preset programs and 5 Heart Rate Programs. To enter Program Mode: The message window will display “PRESS PROGRAM KEY TO BEGIN.” Press button until desired program name shows in the message window and the programs profile shows in the Profile Window.
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Computer Console Instructions GLUTE BLASTER – Will gradually take a user to the highest resistance peak, then gradually bring the tension level back to the beginning resistance level. This program best simulates a mountain climb. This is a good program for people who want to reach higher tension levels over long periods of time, or who want to elevate his/her heart rate.
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Computer Console Instructions press to select. Repeat same steps for age. Once age is entered and the button has been pressed, the profile is set. Now the button can be pressed to scroll through the preset programs, keeping the “Custom Course” settings that were set – Time, Weight, and Age.
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Computer Console Instructions HEART RATE PROGRAMS % TARGET HEART RATE: Allows the user to select their own percentage of Maximum Heart Rate that you would like to maintain during your exercise session. The range of percentages is 50% to 85%. (See section titled MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE for more information) ...
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Computer Console Instructions LAP PROGRESS DISPLAY – The lap progress displays for 30 seconds, after this time the selected program (example: Hill Program) will display for 10 seconds and they will continue to alternate. Lap progress displays show a user’s progress around a virtual track. One dot on the virtual track counter is equal to 15 revolutions.
Monitoring Your Heart Rate In order to obtain the greatest cardiovascular benefits from your exercise workout, it is important to work within your target heart rate zone. The American Heart Association defines this target as 60%-75% percent of your maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate may be roughly calculated by subtracting your age from 220.
Wireless Chest Strap/Transmitter Instructions It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that all users of this unit have read the Owner's Manual and are familiar with warnings and safety precautions. Do not place chest strap near devices that generate large magnetic fields such as TV’s Electric motors, radios, and high voltage power lines can affect the transmitter’s performance and heart rate readings on the console.
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Wireless Chest Strap/Transmitter Instructions 1. Buckle one end of the chest strap onto the transmitter 2. Adjust the strap so that it can be buckled into the other end of the chest strap, it must fit snug on your chest, but not too tight to restrict your breathing. 3.
How to Use the Manual Stride Length Adjuster - The LC-CD500 is equipped with a manual stride length adjustment system. The Purpose of this function is to allow a user to change his/her stride length between 17" and 25". Changing the stride length will increase/decrease the distance it takes to do one revolution during exercise.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Diagnosis No Power: Check to see if the unit’s AC adaptor is plugged into a surge protector and/or There is no machine. If the light on the surge protector is lit. Check to see if any other power to power sources work from the surge protector.
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Buttons not Unplug the computer and reconnect it, activate the computer and press the working on buttons simulating a program to make sure that each buttons work. computer Contact technical support toll free 1-888-815-5559 Computer Check to see if customer has read computer instructions, and has a good programs understanding of computer functions.
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Has a Reference the assembly assistance sheet on page 6 in owner’s manual. thumping Retighten all bolts associated with the assembly process. Please review Figure sound 1 thru Figure 11. Use assembly lithium grease as needed. Check the wheels Part # 2CU8 Shaft Wheel w/ball bearing and make sure that they are clean and free from dirt.
The LC-CD500 is only for indoor use and should not be stored in damp, extremely cold or hot areas as this will damage the unit this voiding the warranty.
Warranty Card – L LifeCore F itness Inc. C-CD500 C enter Drive e Elliptical This s Limited Warr ranty applies in the United States to prod ducts manufa actured or dist tributed by Lif feCore Fitness s, Inc. under e LifeCore bra and name.
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