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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 161173395 Assembly Operation Trouble –Shooting Parts Warranty CAUTION: You must read and understand this owner’s manual before operating unit.
Manufacture’s Limited Warranty Dyaco Canada Inc. warrants all its elliptical parts for a period of time listed below, from the date of retail sale, as determined by a sales receipt or in the absence of a sales receipt. Dyaco Canada Inc.’s responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts, at Dyaco Canada Inc.’s option, and technical support to our independent dealers and servicing organizations.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS ELLIPTICAL CAUTION: Before starting any exercise program, it is recommended that you consult your physician. WARNING: Connect this unit to a properly grounded outlet only. DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the elliptical from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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Warm up 5 to 10 minutes before each workout and cool down 5 to 10 minutes afterward. This allows your heart rate to gradually increase and decrease and will help prevent you from straining muscles. Never hold your breath while exercising. Breathing should remain at a normal rate in conjunction with the level of exercise being performed Always wear suitable clothing and footwear while exercising.
Assembly Instructions PRE-ASSEMBLY Using a razor knife (Box Cutter), cut the banding straps that wrap around the carton. Reach under the bottom edge of the carton and pull it away from the cardboard underneath, separating the staples that join the two together. Lift the box over the unit and unpack.
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STEP 1 : Incline Rail & Console Mast 1. Slide the Incline Rail Assembly (2) into the U channel of the Main Frame (1).Be very careful not to damage the wires that exit each part. 2. Connect the Incline Rail Assembly (2) horizontally to the U channel of the Main Frame (1) with two Hex Head Bolts (104), two Flat Washers (137), and two Nyloc Nuts (130).
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STEP 2: Connecting & Lower Swing Arms 1. Slide two Wave Washers (150) onto each side of the Swing Arm Axle. Slide the Lower Swing Arms (10 Left, 11 Right) onto the axles and secure with the two Hex Head Bolts (184) and Flat Washers (141).
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STEP 3: Upper Swing Arms 1. Slide the Rubber Sleeve (162) onto the left (16) and right (17) Upper Swing Arms. Make sure the wide part is at the bottom. 2. Attach the wire (55) from the Right Upper Swing Arm (17) to the wire (57) that exits the Console Mast tube (12).
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STEP 4: Plastic Parts 1. Install the two Wheel Covers (79-Left & 80-Right) with four Phillips Head Screws (115). 2. Install the Center Cover (85) with two Phillips Head Screw (115). You need to raise the incline to install the Center Cover. 3.
Notice To Avoid Injury: The foot plates on your new elliptical have a pull-pin adjustment. This adjustment allows you to change the angle of the footpad to add variety to your workouts. The foot plates are spring loaded, and when the pull-pin is pulled, the foot plate can drop suddenly. To avoid any injury please do not put your hand, or any other body part, under the foot plate when pulling the pull-pin.
Transportation ■ ■ ■ ■ elliptical is equipped with two transport wheels which are engaged when rear of the elliptical is lifted. Elliptical Lubrication ■ ■ ■ ■ 1. Pour 2c.c of the lubricant under the middle of the rail. You must lubricate the rails every three months.
Product Features Footpads The Foot pedals are adjustable to meet the user’s style of pedaling the elliptical. There are three positions available with a simple pull-pin adjustment located under the footpads (see illustration below).The lowest position will set the footpads at zero (0) degrees, or flat at the bottom of the elliptical stroke.
Console MUSCLE ACTIVATION FIGURE There is an anatomical figure located at the top of the console. This figure will light all areas that are activated when using the elliptical. These will light up during any of the programs. You can control which muscles are activated by changing the incline and swinging your arms.
Operation Of Your Console GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL Integrated Speakers for MP3 Player Muscle Activation Profile Large LCD with scrolling feedback and scrolling message center Heart Rate % Profile Swivel Fan to keep you cool Ten innovative programs offer a variety of work-outs Easy-Touch Convenient cargo...
Quick Start This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Start key to begin, this will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Level Up/Down buttons.
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Program Keys The Program Keys are used to preview each program. When you first turn the console on you may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you decide that you want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
Programmable Features MANUAL The Manual program works as the name implies, manually. This means that you control the workload and not the computer. To start the Manual program, follow the instructions below or just press the Manual button, then the Enter button and follow the directions in the Message Center.
Preset Programs The elliptical has five different programs that have been designed for a variety of workouts. These five programs have factory preset work level profiles for achieving different goals. Hill Resistance: This program follows a triangle or pyramid type of gradual progression from approximately 10% of maximum effort (the level that you chose before starting this program) up to a maximum effort which lasts for 10% of the total workout time, then a gradual regression of resistance back to approximately 10% of maximum effort.
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Strength Resistance: This program has a gradual progression of resistance up to 100% of maximum effort that is sustained for 25% of workout duration. This will help build strength and muscular endurance in the lower body and gluts. A brief cool down follows. Incline: There is a quick climb to a moderate, sustained elevation that lasts the majority of the workout length.
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Programming Preset Programs 1. Select the desired program button then press the Enter key. 2. The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age. You may adjust the age setting, using the Level Up/Down keys, then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen.
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Custom User Defined Programs There are two customizable User programs that allow you to build and save your own workout. The two programs, User 1 and User 2, operate exactly the same way so there is no reason to describe them separately. You can build your own custom program by following the instructions below or you can save any other preset program you complete as a custom program.
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Heart Rate Programs Before we get started, a word about Heart Rate: The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors.
Rate Of Perceived Exertion Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages. There are more variables involved in how hard you should workout than just heart rate. Your stress level, physical health, emotional health, temperature, humidity, the time of day, the last time you ate and what you ate, all contribute to the intensity at which you should workout.
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Using A Heart Rate Transmitter (OPTIONAL) How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter: Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable.
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Heart Rate Program Operation Note: You must wear the heart rate transmitter strap for these programs Both programs operate the same, the only difference is that HR1 is set to 60% and HR2 is set to 80% of the maximum heart rate. They both are programmed the same way. To start an HR program follow the instructions below or just select the HR1 or HR2 program, then the Enter button and follow the directions in the Message Center.
General Maintenance Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout. If a squeak, thump, clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most likely one of two reasons: The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly. All bolts that were installed during assembly need to be tightened as much as possible.
Getting on / off your elliptical IMPORTANT The elliptical comes with two Dual Action Handles and a Stationary Handlebar. Always hold the Stationary Handlebar when getting on and off the elliptical. First time users should familiarize themselves with using the elliptical by using the Stationary Handlebar first and then progressing to the Dual Action Handles.
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Correct Position Your body should be in an upright position so that your back is straight. Keep your head up to minimize neck and upper back strain. Always try and use the elliptical in a rhythmical and smooth motion. If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable, or experience a surging type feeling, there is probably too much tension.
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Parts List KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q'TY 17339501 Main Frame 17339502 Rail Base Assembly 17339503 Console Holder Assembly 17339504 Cross Bar 17339505-1 Bushing Housing, Pedal Arm 17339506-1 Pedal Arm (L) 17339507-1 Pedal Arm (R) 17339508 Connecting Arm (L) 17339509 Connecting Arm (R) 17339510 Lower Handle Bar (L)
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TRAINING GUIDELINES Exercise Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its benefits are: Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance) Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency Decreased risk of coronary heart disease Changes in body metabolism, e.g.
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Overload This is where you exercise at a level above that which can be carried out comfortably. The intensity, duration and frequency of exercise should be above the training threshold and should be gradually increased as the body adapts to the increasing demands. As your fitness level improves, so the training threshold should be raised.
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Pulse Count The pulse count(on your wrist or carotid artery in the neck, taken with two index fingers)is done for ten seconds, taken a few seconds after you stop exercising. This is for two reasons: (a) 10 seconds is long enough for accuracy, (b) the pulse count is to approximate your BPM rate at the time you are exercising.
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What to Wear Wear clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way while exercising. Clothes should be light enough to allow the body to cool. Excessive clothing that causes you to perspire more than you normally would while exercising, gives you no advantage. The extra weight you lose is body fluid and will be replaced with the next glass of water you drink.
STRETCHING Stretching should be included in both your warm up and cool down, and should be performed after 3-5 minutes of low intensity aerobic activity or callisthenic type exercise. Movements should be performed slowly and smoothly, with no bouncing or jerking. Move into the stretch until slight tension, not pain, is felt in the muscle and hold for 20-30 seconds.
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INNER THIGH STRETCH TOUCHES Sit with the soles of your feet together with Slowly bend forward from your waist, your knees pointing outward. Pull your feet letting your back and shoulders relax as as close Into your groin as possible. Gently you stretch toward your toes.
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