tablE of contEntS cHaptEr 1: SErial nUMbEr location ..............cHaptEr 2: iMportant SafEty inStrUctionS legal Disclaimer ......................2 Before Getting Started ....................2 read and Save these Instructions ................3 electrical requirements .................... 4 cHaptEr 3: prEVEntatiVE MaintEnancE recommended Cleaning tips ................... 5 Check for Damaged Parts ..................
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Pulley Axle Set replacement..................49 7.19 testing the elliptical trainer .................... 50 cHaptEr 8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE Unpacking the X70 elliptical trainer ................51 Assembly tools ......................52 Assembly Instructions ....................53 leveling the X70 elliptical trainer ................58...
Please do not place the Vision Fitness X70 elliptical trainer in an area of high humidity, such as the vicinity of a steam room, indoor pool, or sauna.
Vision Fitness X70 elliptical trainer, caUtion! any changes or modifications to this equipment make sure that all users read this manual. remind the users could void the product warranty.
SelF PowereD FeAtUreS: the Vision Fitness X70 elliptical trainer is a self-powered unit, requiring no external power source. when a user strides at a speed above 40 strides per minute, the power is generated to allow the elliptical trainer to function properly. Because of this self-generating feature, the console feedback will fade away when you cease striding.
Maintain labElS anD naMEplatES. Do not remove labels • P osition the equipment away from direct sunlight. The intense UV light for any reason. they contain important information. If unreadable can cause discoloration on plastics. or missing, contact Vision Fitness for a replacement at 800-335- 4348 or www.visionfitness.com. • L ocate your equipment in an area with cool temperatures and low humidity.
* teflon based spray lubricant such as "Super lube" or other Vision Fitness approved products. * Mild water soluble detergent such as "Simple Green" or other Vision Fitness approved products * Vacuum cleaner with an extendable hose and crevasse tool attachment.
cHaptEr 4: conSolE oVErlay anD WorKoUt DEScription 4.1 conSolE DEScription...
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cHaptEr 4: conSolE oVErlay anD WorKoUt DEScription 4.1 conSolE DEScription - continUED conSolE DiSplay DEScriptionS Start / HolD to rESEt - Press the StArt key to begin a Manual workout immediately without having to set individual information. When the program begins, you have the ability to adjust resistance levels with the UP or DOWN ARROW keys. Feedback information will be calculated using the default settings. paUSE - If you need to pause your program during a workout, pressing the StArt key will pause your program for 30 seconds.
cHaptEr 4: conSolE oVErlay anD WorKoUt DEScription 4.1 conSolE DEScription - continUED carDio port A cardio port is located on the back of the console that is compatible to entertainment protocol such as Cardio theater. the bottom port is the active port to use for this function.
cHaptEr 4: conSolE oVErlay anD WorKoUt DEScription 4.2 WorKoUt oVErViEW WorKoUt oVErViEW claSSicS: MANUAL - Manual is a user controlled program in which the resistance remains at a set level unless you decide to change it. INTERVAL - Interval is an efficient workout that strengthens your cardiovascular system by alternating work intervals and recovery intervals. Be sure to challenge yourself with intense work intervals.
cHaptEr 4: conSolE oVErlay anD WorKoUt DEScription 4.3 USing tHE prograMS USing tHE prograMS SElEcting qUicK Start - the easiest way to begin exercising is to simply press the StArt key (Figure A). You will begin exercising in a Manual resistance program in which you can change the resistance levels to meet your goals. Current default settings will be used to determine exercise feedback.
cHaptEr 4: conSolE oVErlay anD WorKoUt DEScription 4.3 USing tHE prograMS - continUED USing tHE prograMS - continued EntEring rESiStancE - When prompted by the message center to enter level, use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to adjust the displayed resistance level (Figure e). there are 20 levels of resistance to choose from in each program. the maximum resistance level varies by program.
cHaptEr 5: EnginEEring MoDE 5.1 EnginEEring MoDE the engineering Mode allows the club owner to customize the elliptical trainer for the club. 1) to enter engineering Mode, press and hold down the UP and Down Arrow keys at the same time for 3-5 seconds. 2) the console will beep 3 times and enter into the engineering Mode menu.
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cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.2 loWEr control boarD connEctionS D1 - 2 pin terminal to the generator sensor. D2 - 5 pin terminal to the console. D3 - 2 pin terminal to the generator. D4 - 3 pin terminal to the on / off switch. D5 - 2 pin terminal to the battery.
cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.3 troUblESHooting - conSolE poWEr iSSUES no DiSplay on tHE conSolE or tHE DiSplay iS DiM poSSiblE caUSES: 1) the console is damaged or the console cable is not connected properly. 2) Poor connection to the terminals on the lower control board. 3) the lower control board is damaged.
cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.4 troUblESHooting - no or HigH rESiStancE no rESiStancE cHangE or alWayS HigH rESiStancE poSSiblE caUSES: 1) the console is damaged or the console cable is not connected properly. 2) the console cable is damaged. 3) the generator is damaged. 4) the lower control board is damaged.
cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.5 troUblESHooting - no rpM DiSplayED no rpM iS DiSplayED DUring EXErciSE poSSiblE caUSES: 1) the console is damaged or the console cable is not connected properly. 2) the lower control board is damaged. SolUtion: 1) Check the console cable connections at the console and lower control board. 2) replace the console if all connections are good.
cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.6 troUblESHooting - pEDalS Slipping Slipping WHilE pEDaling poSSiblE caUSES 1) Belt tension is not enough. 2) the one way bearing in the drive axle is damaged. SolUtion: 1) remove the right side cover and check the drive belt tension. tighten as needed. 2) If the belt tension is correct and the belt is still slipping, the one way bearing in the drive axle is damaged.
cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.7 troUblESHooting - noiSE iSSUES KnocKing or crEaKing noiSES poSSiblE caUSES: 1) the pedal is connected to the link arm too loosely. 2) Belt tension is too loose, or the belt is dirty. 3) the drive axle assembly is damaged. SolUtion: 1) open the side covers and clean and tighten the belts.
cHaptEr 6: troUblESHooting 6.8 troUblESHooting - HEart ratE iSSUES HEart ratE DoES not WorK poSSiblE caUSES: 1) not good contact between the user and hr grips or hr strap. 2) the hr strap is at a low battery status. 3) the hr strap is damaged. 4) the hr grips are damaged.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.1 conSolE bacK rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the 4 screws holding the console back to the console (Figure A). figUrE a 2) remove the console back (Figure B). figUrE b 3) reverse Steps 1-2 to install a new console back.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.2 conSolE rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the console back as outlined in Section 7.1. 2) remove the 4 screws attaching the console to the console mast (Figure A). 3) Disconnect the 3 console cable connections at the back of the console (Figure B). figUrE a figUrE b 4) remove the console (Figure C).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.3 HEart ratE gripS rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the 2 screws attaching the 2 halves of the hr grip together (Figure A). figUrE a 2) Split the hr grip apart and disconnect the red and white wires (Figure B). figUrE b 3) reverse Steps 1-2 to install new hr grips.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.4 cUp HolDEr rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the 2 screws holding the cup holder to the console mast (Figure A). figUrE a 2) remove the cup holder (Figure B). figUrE b 3) reverse Steps 1-2 to install a new cup holder.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.5 linK arM rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the 2 screws holding on the right side front link arm cover and remove it (Figures A & B). figUrE a figUrE b 2) remove the 1 screw holding on the left side front link arm cover and remove it (Figures C & D). figUrE c figUrE D...
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cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.5 linK arM rEplacEMEnt - continUED 3) remove the bolt / nut connecting the link arm to the dual action handlebar (Figure e). 4) remove the 3 screws that go through the 3 hole plate and connect the link arm to the pedal arm (Figure F). figUrE E figUrE f 5) Pull the link arm away from the pedal arm and off the unit (Figure G).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.6 DUal action HanDlEbar rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the 2 screws holding on the right side front link arm cover and remove it (Figures A & B). figUrE a figUrE b 2) remove the 1 screw holding on the left side front link arm cover and remove it (Figures C & D). figUrE D figUrE c...
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cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.6 DUal action HanDlEbar rEplacEMEnt - continUED 3) remove the bolt / nut connecting the link arm to the dual action handlebar (Figure e). 4) remove the round end cap at the pivot of the dual action handlebar (Figure F). figUrE E figUrE f 5) remove the 4 screws holding the dual action handlebar to the console mast (Figure G).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.7 pEDal arM rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the screw holding on the pivot block cover (Figures A & B). 2) remove the large bolt / nut holding the pivot block to the pedal arm (Figure C). figUrE a figUrE b figUrE c...
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.8 pEDal rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the link arm as outlined in Section 7.7. 2) remove the 4 screws attaching the pedal to the link arm (Figure A). figUrE a 3) remove the pedal from the link arm (Figure B). figUrE b 4) reverse Steps 1-3 to install a new pedal.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.9 rEar rollEr rEplacEMEnt 1) Pull up on the roller rubber gasket to release the plugs on the gasket from the plastic cover (Figure A). 2) once the gasket is out of the way, the rear end of the pedal arm can be lifted out of the roller frame (Figure B). figUrE a figUrE b 3) remove the screw holding the brush assembly onto the pedal arm (Figure C &...
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cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.9 rEar rollEr rEplacEMEnt - continUED 4) remove the screw holding the rear roller onto the pedal arm (Figure e). figUrE E 5) Use a large flat screwdriver or a tie rod fork (available at most auto parts stores) to separate the rear roller from the pedal arm post (Figure figUrE f 6) reverse Steps 1-5 to install a new rear roller.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.10 rEar rollEr tracK rEplacEMEnt 1) Pull up on the roller rubber gasket to release the plugs on the gasket from the plastic cover (Figure A). 2) once the gasket is out of the way, the rear end of the pedal arm can be lifted out of the roller frame (Figure B). figUrE a figUrE b 3) lift up the rear end of the pedal arm and remove the roller rubber gasket (Figure C).
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cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.10 rEar rollEr tracK rEplacEMEnt - continUED 6) lift up the rear end of the pedal arms and remove the rear roller plastic cover (Figure e). figUrE E 7) lean the unit to the side and remove the 10 screws holding down the rear roller track and remove it (Figure F). figUrE f 8) reverse Steps 1-7 to install new rear roller tracks.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.11 front DiSc rEMoVal 1) turn the center cap counter-clockwise and remove it from the unit (Figure A). figUrE a 2) remove the 21mm flanged nut from the drive shaft (Figures B & C). figUrE b figUrE c...
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7.11 front DiSc rEMoVal - continUED 3) Use the 3 hole crank puller (available from Vision Fitness, part # 023725-Z2) to remove the front disc. the 3 smaller outside screws should be tightened as much as possible by hand (Figure D), and then the large inside screw should be turned (Figure e). that will push the disc off of the frame (Figure F).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.12 SiDE coVEr rEMoVal 1) remove the front discs as outlined in Section 7.11. 2) remove the screws holding the side covers to each other and to the frame (Figure A). NOTE: You will need to lift up the console mast boot to access some of these screws (Figure B).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.13 loWEr control boarD rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the front disc as outlined in Section 7.11. 2) Disconnect the 3 wire connections at the lower control board (Figure A). 3) remove the 2 screws holding the lower control board to the frame (Figure B). figUrE b figUrE a 4) remove the lower control board (Figure C).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.14 DriVE bElt rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the front disc as outlined in Section 7.11. 2) remove the screw holding the idler to the frame (Figure A). 3) remove the idler from the frame (Figure B). figUrE a figUrE b 4) once the idler is removed, the tension is released from the drive belt and it can be removed.
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.15 gEnErator bElt rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the front discs as outlined in Section 7.11. 2) remove the front side covers as outlined in Section 7.12. 3) loosen the large nut on each side of the generator (Figure A). 4) remove the screw keeping the generator disc from turning (Figure B).
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cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.15 gEnErator bElt rEplacEMEnt - continUED 6) lift the belt side of the generator out of the generator frame and remove the generator belt (Figure e). figUrE E 7) reverse Steps 1-6 to install a new generator belt. NOTE: when installing the generator belt, be sure to tighten the eye hook nut on the generator so that the generator belt can be turned a maximum of 90 degrees (Figure F).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.16 gEnErator rEplacEMEnt 1) remove the front discs as outlined in Section 7.11. 2) remove the front side covers as outlined in Section 7.12. 3) loosen the large nut on each side of the generator (Figure A). 4) remove the screw keeping the generator disc from turning (Figure B).
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cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.16 gEnErator rEplacEMEnt - continUED 7) remove the 3 screws on each side holding the generator frame to the main frame (Figure F). 8) remove the nut from the eye hook bolt allowing the generator and generator frame to be removed (Figure G). figUrE f figUrE g 9) Disconnect the generator wire harness and remove the generator and generator frame (Figure h).
5) once the idler is removed, the tension is released from the drive belt and it can be removed. 6) Use the 65mm nut removal tool (available from Vision Fitness, part # 028261-00) to remove the large nut on the left side of the drive axle (Figure C).
5) once the idler is removed, the tension is released from the drive belt and it can be removed. 6) Use the 65mm nut removal tool (available from Vision Fitness, part # 028261-00) to remove the large nut on the right side of the pulley axle (Figure C).
cHaptEr 7: part rEplacEMEnt gUiDE 7.19 tESting tHE Elliptical trainEr onCe the UnIt or rePlACeMent PArt IS FUllY InStAlleD AnD ASSeMBleD AnD ProPerlY PlACeD on the Floor, USe the FollowInG InStrUCtIonS to teSt the MAChIne: 1) without hitting start or entering any program modes, stand on the elliptical trainer and hold the handlebars while pedaling to simulate exercising.
8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.1 UnpacKing tHE Elliptical trainEr the Vision Fitness X70 elliptical trainer is carefully inspected before shipment, so it should arrive in good operating condition. Vision Fitness ships the elliptical trainer in the following pieces:...
cHaptEr 8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.3 aSSEMbly inStrUctionS StEp 1 - orangE bag 1) Place the console mast boot on the end of the console mast. 2) Connect the wire tie that exits the bottom of the console mast to the wire harness that sits in the bracket at the top of the frame. Pull the wire tie and wire harness up through the console mast while at the same time inserting the console mast into the frame bracket.
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cHaptEr 8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.3 aSSEMbly inStrUctionS - continUED StEp 2 - blUE bag 1) Place a wavy washer (M20) on the axle located under the foot plate of the right lower link arm. 2) Slide the axle of the lower link arm into the bracket located on the top of the right pedal arm. Secure the lower link arm to the pedal arm by attaching the pedal support bracket and screw (M8 x 20l) to the end of the axle.
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cHaptEr 8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.3 aSSEMbly inStrUctionS - continUED StEp 3 - pinK bag 1) Connect the right dual action handlebar to the right console mast rotation housing, being sure to line up the holes. Secure the dual action handlebar in place with four set screws (M8 x 20l) and tighten with the 6mm t-Shaped Allen wrench.
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cHaptEr 8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.3 aSSEMbly inStrUctionS - continUED StEp 5 - conSolE 1) remove the four mounting screws from the back of the console. remove the four console back cover screws. Connect the wire harness and heart rate wires that come from the console mast into the plugs located in the back of the console.
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cHaptEr 8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.3 aSSEMbly inStrUctionS - continUED FInAl ASSeMBlY...
8: Elliptical trainEr SpEcificationS anD aSSEMbly gUiDE 8.4 lEVEling tHE X70 Elliptical trainEr lEVEling tHE ViSion fitnESS X70 Elliptical trainEr After positioning the elliptical trainer in its intended location, check its stability by attempting to shake it side to side. Shaking or wobbling indicates that your elliptical trainer needs to be leveled.
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