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COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of your
Elliptical Trainer.

We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied
with the product and we invite your comments
so that we can hear about your success.

Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists
at the address or phone number listed below, or
contact us by email or on our web site, with any
comments or questions you may have.

Edge 1400 Elliptical Trainer
Customer Service Department
1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001

1-800-321-9236, Monday through Friday
8:30am to 8:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

email: [email protected]
www.fitnessquest.com

All details depicted in this Owner’s Manual, and of the

product itself, are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

When ordering parts, please contact our
Parts Department, toll free at 1-800-497-5831,
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm, EST.

IMPORTANT:

You must have your serial number and

this manual ready when calling for parts.

Serial #: _______________________________

Please also provide the following information:

1)

Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number

2)

Date of Purchase

3)

Where Product was Purchased
(Name of Retail Store, City)

4)

Model Number (EEL1400)

5)

Part Order Number and Description

With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start
your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of
your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness
level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health
maintenance, or more energy for daily activities.

Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic
exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand,
walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by
reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in
our bodies. Using the Elliptical Trainer will help in reducing body fat
and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.

It is the authoritative source of information about your
Elliptical Trainer.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

EDGE 1400 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for 1400

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR EDGE 1400 Elliptical Trainer 1400 Elliptical Trainer ...

Page 2: ...e of Your Elliptical Trainer 21 Exercise Guidelines 22 Knowing the Basics 22 A Complete Exercise Program 22 23 Aerobic Exercise How Much How Often 23 When to Exercise 23 Measuring Your Heart Rate 23 24 Clothing 24 Tips to Keep You Going 24 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart 25 Warm Up Cool Down Stretches 26 27 Progress Charts 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2006 and 2007 Fitness Quest Inc All rights reserved Made ...

Page 3: ...adually increase the amount of resistance 10 If the user experiences dizziness nausea chest pain or any other abnormal symptoms stop exercise at once and consult a physician immediately 11 THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN To prevent injuries keep this and all fitness equipment out of the reach of children Follow these simple rules Keep children out of rooms where you have your exercise eq...

Page 4: ... LABEL 3 WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 3 EQUIPMENT WARNING LABELS SPECIFICATIONS PARTS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK THIS UNIT IS TO BE USED ONLY INDOORS AND IN A DRY LOCATION DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING NB9001 1 Leveler NB9010 Water Bottle Holder NB9015 2A End Cap NB9009 Water Bottle NB9002 2 Right Frame Cover NB9002 1 ...

Page 5: ..._________________________ Please also provide the following information 1 Name Mailing Address and Telephone Number 2 Date of Purchase 3 Where Product was Purchased Name of Retail Store City 4 Model Number EEL1400 5 Part Order Number and Description With this product in your home you have everything you need to start your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of your lower b...

Page 6: ...oot Platform EEL1406L Left Foot Platform EEL1402 6R Right Swing Arm Assembly NB8015FB Fastener Bag Steps 1 9 Right Frame Tube Left Frame Tube EEL1403L Left Rocker Arm EEL1403R Right Rocker Arm EEL1402 6L Left Swing Arm Assembly NB9010 Water Bottle Holder NB9008 Swing Arm Covers NB9013 AC Adapter EEL1405L Left Handlebar Assembly EEL1405R Right Handlebar Assembly EEL1402 Upright Frame Assembly NB900...

Page 7: ...e the Left Frame Tube Tuck excess Wire into Left Frame Tube b Slide the Upright Frame Assembly onto the Front of the Base Frame Insert 4 Bolts into the side of Right and Left Frame Tubes Then insert a small Bolt into the front and 2 small Bolts into the rear of each Frame Tubes Tighten all Bolts with the 5mm Allen Wrench provided ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS left frame tube front base frame tube left sid...

Page 8: ... the end of the Wrench This may help prevent the Bolt from falling into the Rocker Arm Tighten with the 6mm Allen Wrench provided Repeat on right side left rocker arm washer left swing arm right swing arm cap 3 cap right rocker arm Rocker Arm placement between Frame Tube and Swing Arm shown on outside for easy reference frame tube 2 2 M10 x 20mm hex bolts 2 M10 washers 2 M10 lock washers 2 caps sm...

Page 9: ... the Right Foot Tube into the Right Swing Arm Bracket at the bottom of the Right Swing Arm Attach with Hex Bolt and Hex Nut Tighten with the Socket Wrench and Open End Wrench tools provided Repeat on the Left Swing Arm 4 5 left foot platform REAR FRONT FRONT left foot tube right foot tube right swing arm bracket right swing arm 12 M5 x 16mm phillips bolts 6 bolts used on each Foot Platform Assembl...

Page 10: ...rs on the front of the Swing Arms with Phillips Bolts Tighten with the Phillips Screwdriver provided 6 swing arm covers 2 M6 x 12mm phillips bolts NOTE If you find it difficult to get the Bolt started first thread the Bolt into the hole on the Swing Arm without the Cover Then remove the Bolt and repeat Step 6 above 7 right handlebar assembly REAR FRONT right swing arm assembly left swing arm assem...

Page 11: ...nitor Extension Wire in the Stationary Handlebar Assembly Then connect the Pulse Wires to the Pulse Extension Wires Slide the Stationary Handlebar into the Frame Bracket be careful not to pinch any wires Lift the Water Bottle Holder up to expose holes attach with three Allen Bolts using 5mm Allen Wrench provided 8a 8b stationary handlebar assembly monitor extension wire water bottle holder cup hol...

Page 12: ... the front of the Water Bottle Holder see 9a The larger bolts insert up through the bottom of the Upright Frame and into the Water Bottle Holder see 9b Be sure to wash your Water Bottle before using 1 M5 x 8mm phillips bolt 2 M5 x 55mm phillips bolts water bottle holder upright frame 9b 9a STEP 10 AC Adapter Plug AC Adapter into the Receptacle on the front Left Shroud then plug into wall 10 recept...

Page 13: ...nd Wrench provided to adjust The Levelers on your unit are set at the lowest position To raise the Levelers turn the Levelers to the left When you reach the desired height turn the M10 Hex Nut to the right until tight To lower the Levelers loosen the M10 Hex Nut by turning to the left until the Nut is snug to the Leveler Turn the Leveler to the right until you reach the desired height Tighten the ...

Page 14: ...ips Bolt 2 56 NB9013 AC Adapter 1 57 NB9015 11A Open End Wrench 17mm 1 58 NB9015 11B Socket Wrench 17mm 1 59 NB9015 11C Phillips Screwdriver 1 60 NB9015 11D 5mm Allen Wrench 1 61 NB9015 11E 6mm Allen Wrench 1 63 NB9012 1 M5 x 10mm Phillips Bolt 4 69 NB9005 2 M4 x 15mm Phillips Screw 4 74 NB9007 2 Monitor Extension Wire 1 75 NB9007 1 Pulse Extension Wire 2 83 NB9005 1 Hand Pulse Grip w Wire 2 84 EE...

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Page 16: ...oot on the left foot platform Make sure that you feel completely balanced before beginning your workout Getting Off When stepping off you must gradually slow down the rate at which you are pedaling until the unit comes to a complete stop 1 Grasp the stationary handlebar with both hands see Fig 3 above 2 Release one hand from the Stationary Handlebar and step off the higher foot platform onto the f...

Page 17: ...nuckles As your legs move in the elliptical motion pump your arms back and forth as if you were walking Using the dual action handlebars will work your upper body in addition to your lower body By using the dual action handlebars you are recruiting more muscles which will both elevate your heart rate and burn more calories than simply doing a lower body workout WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK THI...

Page 18: ...nt Knob counter clockwise approximately 1 4 turn Using both hands keep hold of the Rocker Arm with one hand and with the other hand pull out the Adjustment Knob to allow the pin to release Slowly raise or lower the Swing Arm to the preferred stride length as marked on the Swing Arm and let go of the Stride Adjustment Knob so the Pin engages into the hole Once you hear the pin pop into the hole tur...

Page 19: ...nce will count down from preset to 0 00 CALORIES Displays approximate calories burned during workout from 0 0 to 990 Count up If Calories is not set Calories will count up from 0 to maximum 990 Count down If Calories is set Calories will count down from preset numbers of calories to 0 0 PULSE Displays approximate current heart beat in beats per minute WATT LOAD Displays approximate current trainin...

Page 20: ...ART button to start training Values will count down continued on next page PROGRAM Training in PROGRAM Mode See page 20 for Program Profiles In the PROGRAM mode you may press the UP or DOWN button to select Programs P01 P8 The selected Program will be show on screen for 2 seconds then display Program Profile accordingly Press MODE to set LOAD 1 preset value will be blinking after Training Program ...

Page 21: ...ting Preset at Age 30 Screen will show Heart Rate percentage 55 75 90 and TARGET You may select Heart Rate percentage by pressing the UP or DOWN button and MODE button for training WATT Training in WATT mode When the preset WATT value 120 is flashing on the screen press UP or DOWN and MODE to set target value from 10 to 350 Press START button to start training We recommend using the shortest strid...

Page 22: ...rainer in a dry area away from children and high traffic areas CARE STORAGE OF YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Instructions For Moving Your Unit Your elliptical trainer is portable If you need to change the location of your unit please follow the steps below To transport your elliptical trainer first unplug the AC Adapter from the wall and your unit Set the 2 Levelers in the front of the unit to the lowes...

Page 23: ...iods of time Using your elliptical trainer will improve this MUSCULAR STRENGTH the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time Upper body strength for example can be measured by various weight lifting exercises MUSCULAR ENDURANCE the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object Push ups are often u...

Page 24: ...lly for 20 40 minutes If you want to lose weight you may want to do your aerobic workout five times a week It is important to exercise at an intensity vigorous enough to cause your heart rate and breathing to increase How hard you should exercise depends to a certain degree on your age and is determined by measuring your heart rate in beats per minute Refer to the Measuring Your Heart Rate section...

Page 25: ... according to your age When used properly the heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your actual heart rate This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring should not rely on the estimations provided By using the chart on the following page you can see where your heart rate fall...

Page 26: ...5 15 5 min 25 min 3 75 min 7 8 5 min 70 80 20 5 min 30 min 3 90 min 9 10 5 min 70 85 25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min 11 12 5 min 70 85 25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min Maximum Attainable Heart Rate 85 Target Zone 70 Target Zone Heart Rate Beats Min 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 195 165 136 190 161 133 185 157 129 180 153 129 175 148 129 170 144 119 165 140 1...

Page 27: ...l Stop pulling when you feel the stretch Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and keep your knees close together Do not let the lifted knee swing outward Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the other leg 2 Calf and Achilles Stretch Stand approximately one arms length away from a wall or chair with your feet hip width apart Keeping your toes pointed forward move one leg in close to...

Page 28: ... gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground You should feel a stretch in your hips abdominals and lower back Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release Repeat for opposite side 7 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit on the floor and bend your legs so that the soles of your feet are together Place your elbows on your knees Lean forward from the waist and press down l...

Page 29: ... find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you ve done and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourself to rechart your progress Measuring Sites Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs L R Calves L R Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist Weight Date Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist Weight Date 28 ...

Page 30: ...e from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer s instructions See Limited Warranty Card for details Save your sales receipt You may wish to staple it into this manual Dedication to Quality 2 5 07 ...

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