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CONSOLE

 

DISPLAY

 

WINDOWS

 

Time

 

Display

 

Located

 

in

 

the

 

upper

 

left

hand

 

corner

 

of

 

the

 

LCD

 

window,

 

the

 

Time

 

field

 

will

 

display

 

the

 

amount

 

of

 

time

 

remaining

 

in

 

the

 

current

 

program

 

or

 

Warm

 

Up

 

and

 

Cool

 

Down

 

periods.

 

During

 

the

 

Setup

 

mode,

 

the

 

value

 

will

 

blink

 

when

 

user

 

input

 

is

 

requested.

 

Pulse

 

Display

 

Located

 

in

 

the

 

upper

 

right

 

hand

 

corner,

 

Pulse

 

will

 

display

 

the

 

user’s

 

current

 

heart

 

rate

 

in

 

Beats

per

minute

 

(Bpm).

 

A

 

lit

 

heart

 

icon

 

indicates

 

that

 

a

 

pulse

 

rate

 

transmission

 

is

 

being

 

detected

 

by

 

the

 

touch

 

heart

 

rate

 

sensors.

 

If

 

a

 

pulse

 

rate

 

is

 

not

 

detected,

 

the

 

heart

 

icon

 

will

 

not

 

be

 

visible

 

and

 

the

 

Pulse

 

field

 

will

 

display

 

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“.

 

Data

 

Display

  

Immediately

 

after

 

the

 

launch

 

of

 

a

 

program,

 

the

 

Data

 

Matrix

 

will

 

light

 

and

 

all

 

fields

 

will

 

begin

 

tracking

 

their

 

respective

 

data.

 

The

 

Calories

 

field

 

tracks

 

the

 

estimated

 

number

 

of

 

calories

 

burned

 

from

 

the

 

start

 

of

 

the

 

program.

  

Speed

 

is

 

displayed

 

as

 

Mph

 

or

 

Kph

 

(depending

 

upon

 

the

 

current

 

console

 

setting)

 

and

 

is

 

based

 

upon

 

the

 

user’s

 

pedaling

 

speed.

  

Level

 

refers

 

to

 

the

 

resistance

 

or

 

load

 

that

 

is

 

currently

 

being

 

applied

 

during

 

the

 

workout.

 

The

 

load

 

level

 

is

 

also

 

displayed

 

in

 

the

 

brickyard

 

matrix

 

as

 

a

 

flashing

 

column.

 

There

 

are

 

sixteen

 

(16)

 

resistance

 

levels

 

to

 

choose

 

from.

 

Distance

 

is

 

displayed

 

in

 

miles

 

or

 

kilometers

 

(depending

 

upon

 

the

 

current

 

console

 

setting)

 

and

 

is

 

estimated

 

based

 

upon

 

the

 

number

 

of

 

strides.

 

Summary of Contents for 500ER

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Page 2: ...500Er Owner s Manual 3 500Er Rear Drive Elliptical Owner s Manual Diamondback Fitness release v 1 11 09 ...

Page 3: ... 9 WORKOUT GUIDELINES 14 WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY 17 500Er CONSOLE OVERVIEW 19 CONSOLE DISPLAY WINDOWS 20 CONSOLE KEYS 22 CONSOLE OPERATION 24 PROGRAMMING FEATURES 26 CLASSIC PROGRAMS 28 TARGET HEART RATE PROGRAM 31 MAINTENANCE 34 WARRANTY INFORMATION 35 PURCHASER S REFERENCE INFORMATION 39 ...

Page 4: ...g during times of inclement weather or were simply looking for new and different cross training options This trend still continues today twenty years later as the strong Diamondback brand resonates with both the boomers who grew up with the bicycles as well as the younger generations riding them today Diamondback Fitness continues to build upon this legendary brand identity by offering the cardio ...

Page 5: ... other chronic diseases or physical complaints consult with a physician before beginning any exercise program If overweight or above the age of 35 consult with your physician before beginning an exercise program Pregnant women should consult with their physician before beginning an exercise program If you experience dizziness nausea chest pains or other abnormal symptoms during exercise stop the e...

Page 6: ...Diamondback Fitness Dealer for service Please unplug the unit after exercising Always unplug the unit from the power source before moving or servicing Do not remove the covers or other components Only Authorized Diamondback Fitness Dealers or Authorized Technicians should perform service on the unit Assembly Assembly of all Diamondback Fitness products should be performed by a Diamondback Fitness ...

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Page 8: ...and the rear frame assembly B right side up and lay the console mast assembly C nearby Join connectors D and E firmly to ensure a good connection 5 Carefully stand console mast assembly C upright and join with the rear frame assembly B Ensure rear assembly B is fully inserted into the console mast receiver C by confirming the bolt holes are aligned 6 Loosely install four 4 sets of parts F1 F2 and ...

Page 9: ...nd bring together as a clamshell over the console mast main frame union Align covers with the mounting holes in the main frame and loosely thread the two 2 G1 hex bolts into place Loosely install hex bolt G2 through the plastic cover G4 and into cover G3 9 Install the lower console mast front cover G6 by threading the four 4 hex bolts G5 through the face and into parts G3 and G4 Do not over tighte...

Page 10: ...ng bolts H5 and pivot cover H4 from each handlebar as shown in Fig 2 and set aside 14 Ensure one piece of washer I is in place on each side of the axle as shown in Fig 3 15 Install the right H6 and left H7 handlebars by sliding each pivot over the axle Pay careful attention to the alignment of the internal spacers as they may block the assembly from sliding onto the axle Realign as necessary 16 Fi...

Page 11: ...1 should remain in place on the pivot axles 20 Bring the pivots of the left step arm K3 and handlebar together Slide the handlebar pivot over the step arm pivot axle and press into place 21 Thread fixing nut J3 onto the pivot axle and tighten with the provided wrench 22 Insert hex screw J1 through pivot cap J2 and tighten with the included hex key 23 Repeat this process for the right side assembly...

Page 12: ...L6 through the underside of the tilting console hinge plate M3 and into the correct holes in the backside of the console L1 28 Tilt the console rearward and align the hinge cover L2 with the appropriate holes in the backside of the console Reinstall the two 2 Philips wood screws L3 29 Place the water bottle N in the holder 30 Plug the power adapter P into a 120 volt outlet Plug the other end into ...

Page 13: ... 6 29 31 34 36 39 41 43 46 48 51 53 56 58 60 Height in Feet and Inches 4 8 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 43 45 47 49 52 54 56 4 10 25 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 5 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 Healthy Weight 5 2 22 24 26 27 29 31 33 35 37 38 40 42 44 46 5 4 21 22 24 26 28 29 31 33 34 36 38 40 41 43 Overweight 5 6 19 21 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 34 36 37 39 40 5 8 18 20 21 23 24 26 27 2...

Page 14: ...ate Using the Touch Heart Rate Sensors While the unit is powered on and a workout program is operating gently grasp both touch heart rate sensors on the fixed handlebar below the console The computer will detect your pulse rate and register the value as a two 2 or three 3 digit number in the Pulse window on the LCD display NOTE If an inconsistent heart rate is displayed while using the hand pulse ...

Page 15: ... maximum heart rate and find the appropriate target training zone use the following formulas For example the following estimation would be relevant for a 35 year old user 220 35 185 Bpm 220 Age Calculated Maximum Heart Rate in Beats per minute Bpm 0 60 x 185 111 Bpm 60 of 185 BPM Calculated Maximum Heart Rate 111 Bpm 0 85 x 185 157 Bpm 85 of 185 BPM Calculated Maximum Heart Rate 157 Bpm Based on t...

Page 16: ... especially may benefit from weight bearing exercises Select activities you enjoy and can fit into daily life Having Diamondback Fitness equipment at home offers you the opportunity to work out without going to the gym Get a Smart Start on Exercising Anyone over the age of 35 as well as younger persons whom are overweight should check with his her physician before commencing an exercise program Pe...

Page 17: ... minutes spend 10 minutes gradually reducing your heart rate by moving slower or with less resistance NOTE Start slow with intensity low until you build up endurance and strength Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program ...

Page 18: ...Phone are registered trademarks of Apple SmartFan ON OFF Switch Switch Main LCD Display Time Pulse Data and Brickyard Matrix Input Control Keys Program Keys Mp3 iPod iPhone Input Jack Adjustable Fan Louvers Integrated Book Rest Accessory Tray Stereo Speakers LED Indicators ...

Page 19: ...ll not be visible and the Pulse field will display Data Display Immediately after the launch of a program the Data Matrix will light and all fields will begin tracking their respective data The Calories field tracks the estimated number of calories burned from the start of the program Speed is displayed as Mph or Kph depending upon the current console setting and is based upon the user s pedaling ...

Page 20: ...e left the user has progressed to the sixth column flashing and the resistance level is set currently set to twelve 12 Each vertical column represents a time interval determined by the total length of the program Each column will equal 1 10th of the total program length For example if the program length is thirty 30 minutes each column will equal three 3 minutes 30 minutes 10 segments 3 minutes pe...

Page 21: ...t the console and enter the Idle mode During a workout program pressing STOP will immediately end the program and launch the Cool Down program During the Cool Down program press STOP to display the Workout Summary Pressing STOP during the Workout Summary display will reset the console to Idle mode Enter Key Use the ENTER key to accept the program selection and enter the Setup mode for user data en...

Page 22: ...fers an on board amplifier and stereo speaker set which can be connected to an Mp3 player iPod or iPhone Connect one end of a male to male 2 5 mm stereo cable not included to the headphone jack or audio out to the device and the other end to the console port located just above the accessory tray Sound levels are controlled by the device so be sure to check the internal device settings if the noise...

Page 23: ...rated Resistance Level Also called intensity level The load applied to the workout by the unit The higher the intensity level the higher the resistance Heart Rate Control Also called interactive heart rate control To maintain a constant heart rate target the computer console will automatically adjust the resistance or load up or down to increase and decrease the user s heart rate Heart Rate Sensor...

Page 24: ...ole and begin operation Reset To reset a program during operation press and hold the STOP key for two 2 seconds When the program resets the console returns to the idle mode Pause and Resume You may interrupt or pause a program for up to five 5 minutes during a workout before the console resets To pause the program simply stop pedaling To resume simply start pedaling before the five 5 minute pause ...

Page 25: ...ing Calories and Distance as well as the current values for Speed Resistance Level Strides per minute and Watts The user may adjust the resistance level from 1 to 5 only during the Warm Up program Press START at any time to end the Warm Up program and immediately enter the main program When three 3 minutes have elapsed or the START key is pressed Warm Up will end and the program will begin Any acc...

Page 26: ...TOP key is pressed Cool Down will end and the Workout Summary will be displayed See the Operating Notes section page 25 for more information regarding Pause Reset or Save functions Workout Summary For additional user feedback the 500Er console provides a comprehensive Workout Summary immediately following the completion of the Cool Down session Total workout data will be displayed for one 1 minute...

Page 27: ...ouch heart rate sensors The Data Display fields will continue to track Calories and Distance as well as the current values for Speed Resistance Level Strides per minute and Watts The user may adjust the resistance level from 1 to 16 during the program Press the STOP key once to display the Workout Summary End When thirty 30 minutes have elapsed or the STOP key is pressed during the program the Wor...

Page 28: ... above the button will light Press ENTER to enter the Setup mode and accept the workout profile displayed in the brickyard or select another computer generated profile by pressing the RANDOM CROSS key Each time RANDOM CROSS is pressed a new profile will be displayed When the desired profile is visible confirm by pressing ENTER Interval Trainer Program Overview The Interval Trainer program helps to...

Page 29: ...he value and accept by pressing the ENTER key This value is now the default Program Time Data Entry Time will flash Adjust the time and press the ENTER key to accept the value and launch the program Classic Programs Launch Once a program has been launched A three 3 minute Warm Up session will launch followed by the main program See the PROGRAMMING FEATURES Warm Up section for details page 26 Time ...

Page 30: ...rogram Heart rate control programs automatically increase and decrease the load during the workout to stay within four 4 BPM Beats per minute of the selected target For example if the heart rate target is 132 BPM and the user s pulse begins to fall the 500Er computer will slowly increase the load Eventually the amount of work being performed by the user will increase and so will the heart rate Con...

Page 31: ...the correct data for the current user See the sections titled Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise and Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate Target Training on Zone page 15 for more information regarding target heart rate calculations Selecting From the Idle mode press the Target Heart Rate key on the console followed by the ENTER key to begin the Setup mode Heart Rate Control Setup Mode On...

Page 32: ...art rate will be displayed in the Pulse field The Data Display fields will to track Calories and Distance as well as the current values for Speed Resistance Level Strides per minute and Watts Adjustment of the resistance level is controlled by the console and the keys are locked out The brickyard matrix will display a horizontal line of segments near the middle of field which graphically represent...

Page 33: ... issue will become a major repair if ignored and use is continued Prior to each workout confirm that all adjustment levers and screws are tightened Your Diamondback Fitness 500Er is manufactured of the most durable materials available The plastics are molded of strong and chemical resistant ABS and PVC The frame is produced of high tensile steel and protected with an industrial grade powder paint ...

Page 34: ...ealer is also your Authorized Service Agent An Authorized Service Agent must diagnose your unit to begin the warranty claim process Warranty Registration Warranty commitments are valid only with a completed Warranty Registration Registration is available online at www diamondbackfitness com Alternatively a warranty card may be mailed to Diamondback Fitness See page 37 Proof of Purchase Proof of pu...

Page 35: ...ropolitan area Diamondback Fitness may not be able to support the labor portion of the product warranty Other Exclusions The warranty is void if the 500Er is placed in commercial or light commercial environments such as health clubs schools hotels condominium common areas correctional facilities or any other non residential setting The warranty will not be honored if the 500Er is employed for comm...

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Page 38: ...in the event the unit requires future service ATTACH THE PURCHASE RECEIPT Dealer Name ____________________________________ Dealer Telephone Number __________________ Dealer Address _____________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased __________________________________ Dealer Contact Name __________________________ To Activate Your Warranty Please register th...

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