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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

Consult your doctor before starting any 
exercise program. It is advisable to 
undergo a complete physical 
examination. Work at the recommended 
exercise level, do not overexert yourself. 
If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop 
exercising immediately and consult your 
doctor. Use the appliance on a solid, flat 
surface, with some type of protection for 
the floor or carpet. In the interest of 
safety, the equipment must have at least 
0.5 meters of free space around it. Do 
not allow children to play with the 
equipment or in the immediate vicinity. 
Keep your hands well away from any of 
the moving parts. Check the elliptical 
trainer before starting the exercise; to 
make sure that all of the parts are 
attached and that the nuts, bolts, pedals 
and focus bars have been tightened 
correctly prior to use. Wear appropriate 
clothing and footwear for the exercise. 
Do not use loose clothing. Do not wear 
leather soled shoes or footwear with high 
heels. 

 

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This appliance has been tested and it 
complies with standard EN957 under 
class H.C., suitable for semi-professional 
use User maximum weight 300 lbs. 
Braking is independent of speed. 
 

IMPORTANT 

Read the instructions carefully before 
proceeding to assemble the equipment. 
Remove all the parts from the cardboard 
packaging and check them against the 
parts list to ensure that there is nothing 
missing. 
Do not throw the cardboard away until 
the elliptical trainer is fully assembled. 
Always use the appliance in accordance 
with the instructions. If you discover any 
defective component while assembling or 
checking the equipment, or if you hear 
any strange noise during exercise then 
stop. Do not use the appliance until the 
problem has been resolved. 

 

EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS  

Use of the ELLIPTICAL TRAINER offers 
various benefits; it will improve fitness, 
muscle tone and when used in 

conjunction with a calorie controlled diet 
it will help you to lose weight. 
 

1. Warm-up phase 

This phase speeds up the body’s blood 
circulation and gets the muscles ready 
for exercise. It also reduces the risk of 
cramp and sprains. It is advisable to do 
some stretching exercises, as shown 
below. Each stretch should last 
approximately 30 seconds, do not 
overexert the muscles. If you feel pain, 
STOP. 

 
2. Exercise phase 

This phase requires the greatest physical 
exertion. After regular exercise the leg 
muscles will become more flexible. It is 
important to keep the rhythm constant. 
The rhythm of the exercise should be 
fast enough to bring the heart rate into 
the target area, as shown on the 
following graph: 

This phase should last at least 12 
minutes, although it is advisable for most 
people to start off with sessions of 10-15 
minutes. 
 

3. Cool-down phase  

This phase allows the cardiovascular and 
muscle system to relax. It consists of 
repeating the warm-up exercises, i.e. 

Summary of Contents for IRIDIUM AVANT

Page 1: ...H FITNESS IRIDIUM AVANT OWNER S GUIDE BH FITNESS 20155 Ellipse Foothill Ranch CA 92610 Phone 949 206 8152 Fax 949 206 0013 Email fitness bhnorthamerica com Web www bhnorthamerica com Revised 6 26 2007...

Page 2: ...ASSEMBLY AND USE Fig 1 Fig 2 1...

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Page 8: ...t the parts list to ensure that there is nothing missing Do not throw the cardboard away until the elliptical trainer is fully assembled Always use the appliance in accordance with the instructions If...

Page 9: ...ce speed in order to kee ta Weight loss In this case the important factor is the effort made The more intense and the longer the session the greater the number of calories burned Even though you are d...

Page 10: ...of the cables Refit the screws a removed previously and tighten securely Fig 4 A re m 4 ATTACHING THE FOCUS BARS AND WATER BOTTLE HOLDER Insert the focus bar spindle 26 through the spacer bushes on t...

Page 11: ...o the main post 11 Fig 8 conne coming out of the main post 11 and the monitor 1 Fig 8 Insert the monitor 1 into the main post 11 as shown in Fig 8 making sure not spring washers 14 Securely tighten al...

Page 12: ...CONSOLE 11 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4...

Page 13: ...NS This console has seven function keys RECOVERY FAN ON OFF START STOP RESET MODE PULSE THR is displayed at the top of the console The center of the screen will simultaneously display the selected pro...

Page 14: ...g the HEART RATE If after selecting manual mode you press the MODE key five times the PULSE window will start flashing By using the keys you can program the heart rate for the exercise between 30 240...

Page 15: ...5 seconds until it reaches the minimum 1 If the pulse rate still stays above the target value for more than 30 seconds the console will beep and stop in order to protect the user To program time dista...

Page 16: ...ack to the main screen When the minute is up the console will work out the difference and your fitness rating will be displayed up on the screen F1 F2 F5 F6 where F1 is the best fitness Excellent and...

Page 17: ...ode contacts flat against the skin Doing this correctly assures a correct reading of the heart beat HOW TO IMPROVE CONDUCTIVITY The technology used for the chest transmitters is based on measuring ECG...

Page 18: ...conductivity or durability Storing of transmitter It is highly recommended to store the transmitter in a cool and dry place to maximize the battery life Before storage all moisture should be wiped off...

Page 19: ...To ensure a proper connection electrodes should be wetted prior to exercising b Elastic strap is too loose allowing transmitter to move during exercise c Ensure that there is no anyone else wearing a...

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Page 21: ...of the original owner for home use EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective parts or the supply of labor to cure any defect pro...

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