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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions 
should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this elliptical. It is the 
responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of all warnings 
and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer Tech Support at the 
number listed on the back panel of this manual.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the elliptical than 10 feet.
At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the elliptical. 
Children over the age of 12 should not use the elliptical without adult supervision.

It is essential that your elliptical is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your elliptical has been 
exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the elliptical is 
warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:

• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and 

consult your physician before continuing.

• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not sprint above 80 rpms on this machine.
• To maintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or 

dismounting the machine.

• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the elliptical.
• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
• Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.
• Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp 

cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)

• This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds on the Excel 207,   275 

pounds on the Excel 307 and 300 pounds on the Excel  407. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

• This elliptical is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this elliptical in any commercial, rental, school 

or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

• Do not use elliptical in garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors.  Failure to comply 

may void the warranty.

• Use the elliptical only as described in this manual.

WARNING

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT:  READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!

There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical that special attention must be paid. It is 
very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened.  
If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical could have frame parts that are not 
tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the elliptical, the 
assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

UNPACKING

Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recommended 
that you place a protective covering on your floor. Note: It is recommended that you apply grease to the 
threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise. Also, during each 
assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely 
tightening any ONE bolt.

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Summary of Contents for Excel 207

Page 1: ...4 3 4 15 64 3 4 6 03 0 4 YDFM YDFM YDFM HZ EX Series Ellipticals Rev 0 5 indd 1 8 10 05 8 16 46 AM...

Page 2: ...out we use only the highest quality components It s a commitment we back with one of the strongest frame to break warranty packages in the industry You want exercise equipment that offers the most com...

Page 3: ...faces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only never use solvents See MAINTENANCE This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds on the Excel 207 275 pounds on the Exce...

Page 4: ...TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED c 5mm Allen Wrench c 4mm Allen Wrench c Phillips Screw Driver c 13 15mm Flat Wrench c 17mm Flat Wrench c 1 Console c 1 Console Mast c 1 Front...

Page 5: ...DWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS MAIN FRAME CONSOLE MAST GROMMET SCREWS K TOP SIDE COVERS Excel 307 Excel 407 ACCESSORY TRAY Excel 307 Excel 407 TOP SIDE COVERS Excel 207 D Insert the left TOP SIDE COVER...

Page 6: ...R HANDLEBARS onto CONSOLE MAST and attach by re inserting PRE ATTACHED BOLT WASHERS C Slide UPPER HANDLEBARS onto LOWER HANDLEBARS and align NOTCH with TAB making sure handlebars are joined together c...

Page 7: ...EP 5 Excel 307 Excel 407 ONLY HANDLEBAR COVERS UPPER HANDLEBAR Excel 307 Excel 407 ONLY NOTE Excel 207 SKIP THIS STEP NOTE There is NO hardware bag for this step A Snap the front and back HANDLEBAR CO...

Page 8: ...to secure LOWER LINK ARM to PEDAL ARM E Repeat on other side TEFLON WASHER E 24 mm Qty 4 BOLT G 15 mm Qty 2 SPACER F 70 mm axis Qty 2 FLAT WASHER C 20 mm Qty 2 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 7 CONTENTS BOLT G...

Page 9: ...reased Daily Energy Levels The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit Your new elliptical will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising Inclement weather an...

Page 10: ...t and to focus on other major leg muscle groups such as your hamstrings and calves ELLIPTICAL OPERATION WARNING WARNING Excel 207 CONSOLE DISPLAY Note There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic...

Page 11: ...ram D PROGRAM SELECT Used to select your program E UP DOWN ARROW KEYS Used to adjust resistance F BEEP ON OFF Used to turn off resistance change indicator sound Note does not turn off speakers G ONE T...

Page 12: ...lash showing the default target heart rate of 100 beats per minute Select your target heart rate from the chart on page 26 using the ARROW KEYS and press ENTER NOTE Target beats per minute is selected...

Page 13: ...7 Excel 307 Excel 407 Excel 307 Excel 407 Excel 307 Excel 407 Excel 307 Excel 407 Excel 307 Excel 407 Excel 307 Excel 407 Excel 407 Excel 407 Excel 407 Excel 407 Excel 407 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECA...

Page 14: ...your fitness program you have to make it a priority in your life So decide on a time pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month HOW LONG Duration of Workouts For ae...

Page 15: ...ing prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion Do not stretch to the point of pain Make sure n...

Page 16: ...als in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up into monthly and weekly segments Longer term goals can lose some of...

Page 17: ...WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS MONTH WEEKLY GOAL WEEKLY TOTALS DAY SUNDAY MDNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMEN...

Page 18: ...nd guide rails with a damp cloth PROBLEM The elliptical makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION Verify the following The elliptical is on a level surface Loosen all bolts attached during the asse...

Page 19: ...oises to mask these sounds on our ellipticals These mechanical noises which may or may not be intermittent are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinn...

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