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Assembling the 718e Low Impact Climber

The information in this section provides instructions regarding the assembly of
the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber. You should carefully read and follow the
instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the climber
according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited
warranty.

Installation Requirements

Follow these installation requirements when installing the climber:

• Set up the 718e climber on a solid, flat surface.

• Fill out and mail the limited warranty registration card. The serial number

is located on the underside of the climber’s base. It is also located on a
label on the outside of the box.

Assembly Instructions

To assist you in the assembly of the 718e climber, the items in the
hardware kit, shown in Diagram 2, correspond to a particular letter in the
alphabet. These letters appear throughout the assembly instructions. Refer to
Diagram 2 while performing the steps below.

Note: You will need a scissors and a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the
assembly process.

Diagram 3
Place frame on base

1. Place Upright Support on Base. (Diagram 3) To install the upright support

(long column that has the stair arms attached) take the following steps:

Important: Do not remove the red rope from the upright support. It is used
to feed the reed switch cable through the upright support.

a. Place the base at or near the location where you will be using the

climber. Lift the base onto wooden blocks or large hardcover books.
This helps you access the underside of the base. Make sure that the
rubber pads on the crossbar are facing the floor.

b. Position the upright support (long column) onto the base.

Note: Be sure to align the upright support and base properly. The
front crossbar and upright support mounts are very close together as
shown in Diagram 3.

Upright support

Stair arm

Front crossbar

Base

Blocks or books

Summary of Contents for 718e

Page 1: ...ith Pulse Owner s Manual Assembly and Operation Several versions of this owner s manual exist This is a copy of the last version published If the assembly instructions do not coincide with your 718e please call Precor Customer Service ...

Page 2: ...ions Assemble and operate the climber on a solid level surface Never allow children on or near the climber Check the climber before each use Do not use the climber if it is not completely assembled or is damaged in any way Keep hands away from moving parts Be aware that the weight limit for the climber is 250 pounds Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout no loose clothing Do not ...

Page 3: ...g the Resistance Level 18 Setting a Pacer 19 Using the Pulse Feature 19 Pausing Your Workout 20 Ending a Workout 20 How to Use the 718e Climber 20 Working Out on the 718e Climber 20 Sample Exercise Routines 22 General Aerobic Training Information 23 How Hard Should I Exercise 24 How Long Should I Exercise 25 How Often Should I Exercise 25 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 26 Cleaning the Climber 26 ...

Page 4: ...cking the climber Upright support long column Base column support short column Handrail consoles Electronic console display Unpack the climber and place all the pieces on the floor For help in identifying the various pieces refer to Diagram 1 The packet containing the hardware kit Owner s Manual and limited warranty card is not shown Important Do not pinch or crimp the reed switch cable during the...

Page 5: ...m off below A Two gaskets for frame base B Four frame to base bolts C Four large flat washers D Four lock nuts E Two small bolts F Two phillips head screws G One 3 16 hex key H One 1 2 wrench I Two AA batteries If any items are missing contact your authorized Precor dealer For the dealer nearest you call 1 800 4 PRECOR B Diagram 2 718e Hardware kit G H D C E F A I ...

Page 6: ... alphabet These letters appear throughout the assembly instructions Refer to Diagram 2 while performing the steps below Note You will need a scissors and a phillips head screwdriver to complete the assembly process Diagram 3 Place frame on base 1 Place Upright Support on Base Diagram 3 To install the upright support long column that has the stair arms attached take the following steps Important Do...

Page 7: ...ount gasket and base Make sure that the front mount is adjacent to the crossbar weld but not on top of the weld See Diagram 4 Attach a lock nut D to the opposite end of each bolt Hold the lock nut with the socket wrench while you firmly tighten the bolts with the hex key G provided Important Perform the following step on one stair arm at a time e Hold onto the stair arm s footpad with one hand whi...

Page 8: ...hort column near the upright support so that the gasket and roller guard face the red rope b Ask an assistant to hold the base column support This lets you have both hands free to manipulate the rope and cable c Securely tape the reed switch cable connector to the end of the red rope and feed the cable through the upright support long column as you carefully pull the rope out from the top Tape the...

Page 9: ...imp the reed switch cable when you tighten the base column support onto the upright support because you could void the manufacturer s limited warranty Gasket Base column support short column Diagram 7 Install base column support to base frame 4 Attach Base Column Support to Base Diagram 7 Place a washer C onto each of the two remaining frame to base bolts Place the remaining gasket between the bas...

Page 10: ...ortion Upright support Indicator arrow Resistance cylinder Diagram 8 Attach resistance cylinder to upright support Bolt Washer Spacer Upper axle Diagram 9 Remove bolts from lower resistance cylinder mounts 6 Connect Resistance Cylinders to Stair Arms Diagrams 9 and 10 The washers nut and bolt need to be removed from the lower resistance cylinder mount U shaped mount before connecting the resistanc...

Page 11: ...the cable because you could void the manufacturer s limited warranty 7 Install Handrail Diagram 11 Take the two small bolts from the hardware kit Position the handrail console flat surface of the console should face up on top of the upright support and feed the reed switch cable through the large hole in the handrail console Tape the connector to the top of the console Align the bolt holes and sec...

Page 12: ...en you tighten the base column support onto the upright support because you could void the manufacturer s limited warranty Diagram 13 Install the batteries U S A R 9 Insert Batteries Diagram 13 Find the drawer on the side of the electronic console and press in lightly to open it Pull the drawer out with your fingers Take the following steps to insert the batteries a Slide the drawer out to expose ...

Page 13: ... the 2 on the adjustment knob Do the same for the other stair arm Make sure that the resistance on both stair arms is at the same setting Diagram 15 Align stair arms with label 12 Install Rope Diagram 15 and 16 To properly install the rope set aside in step 2 get a marker pen or pencil and take the following steps a Feed the rope up through the right stair arm mount Determine right and left while ...

Page 14: ...that if you placed the climber on its side to install the rope return the climber to an upright position with the base flat on the floor e Check the length of the guide rope by returning the stair arms to an even position shown in Diagram 15 on page 13 The top of both stair arms should line up with the red box located on the Precor label f Step onto the stair arms Test the stair stroke by moving y...

Page 15: ... cylinder on the left stair arm and the upper axle It should be between 1 4 to 1 2 inches 1 to 2 centimeters See Diagram 18 If the distance is correct you have installed the rope properly If the adjustment knob touches the resistance cylinder mount you will need to replace the rope and readjust the length Note To obtain a new rope call your local Precor dealer at 1 800 4 PRECOR Every time you use ...

Page 16: ...kout without touching any keys Simply start using the climber to begin your workout The displays automatically appear and begin providing information about your workout To select a specific informational display such as TIME or TOTAL STEPS press the MODE key until the desired information appears on the display Diagram 19 718e electronic console display Diagram 19 shows the 718e electronic console ...

Page 17: ... 150 steps per minute When you maintain or exceed the pacer s step rate the bar stops blinking The pacer sets a tempo for you to follow which provides motivation and helps you to maintain your exercise intensity TOTAL CALORIES displays an estimate of the number of calories being burned during your workout The estimate is based on a 150 pound 68 kg person working out at your current steps per minut...

Page 18: ...rate more stiffly at the beginning of a workout until they warm up You may want to re adjust the resistance settings after working out for about 5 minutes 1 3 2 4 5 Diagram 20 Setting the resistance level Resistance setting Adjustment knob Number Indicator arrow Resistance cylinder To adjust the resistance level take the following steps 1 When beginning your workout warm up by setting the resistan...

Page 19: ... Precor Heart Rate Option The receiver plugs into the electronic console When you wear the chest strap the console displays your heart rate To use the pulse feature plug the pulse detector into the electronic console and attach the ear clip to your ear lobe See Diagram 21 Or if you have a Precor Polar chest strap put it on and plug the receiver into the electronic console Note A appears in the low...

Page 20: ... when you finish your workout Five minutes after you stop exercising the screen saver turns OFF the display How to Use the 718e Climber This section explains how to work out on the climber safely and effectively When using the climber follow these general guidelines At the beginning of a workout warm up by taking several minutes to bring your heart rate into your training zone see Diagram 24 on pa...

Page 21: ...nd to exercise all your lower body muscles See Sample Exercise Routines 5 When you are finished exercising cool down for 3 to 5 minutes by gradually reducing your step rate and height If earlier you decreased resistance for your aerobic session move the resistance level to a higher setting to help your body cool down A proper cool down helps to transport excess lactic acid out of the working muscl...

Page 22: ... knees bent pushing down and lifting up in one continuous motion Calf muscle workout during your downward stroke as the pedal tails away let your heel come off the foot pedal This helps work your calf muscle group Gluteal and Hamstring workout Bend your arms at the elbow and place them along the upper length of the handrail Bend your body at the hips while you rest your arms on the handrails Then ...

Page 23: ...To get the most out of each workout a general understanding of the principles behind aerobic training is invaluable The best source of fitness information is your specialty fitness dealer In addition to providing information on which exercise equipment is the best for your individual needs your specialty fitness dealer can provide useful advice on training technique and exercise physiology Your de...

Page 24: ...line individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors To determine your training zone find your age on the diagram and then find the area where the training zone and your age intersect For example if you are 35 years old your training zone is between 114 and 140 beats per minute Remember this zone this is the heart rate you should try to maintain as you work out To determine ...

Page 25: ...nce to make your workouts more challenging How Long Should I Exercise The length of each exercise session depends on your fitness level Exercise physiologists have determined that to attain cardiovascular benefits from exercise you should maintain your heart rate in the training zone for at least 15 minutes This does not include warm up and cool down time You should always allow several minutes to...

Page 26: ...A alkaline batteries installed When your console no longer shows a digital readout or the count becomes erratic you need to change the batteries Note Occasionally the batteries can become dislodged so you need to reposition the batteries in the drawer but not necessarily replace them with new batteries 1 Find the drawer on the side of the electronic console and press in lightly to open it 2 Use yo...

Page 27: ...s Lubricate the rope pulley mechanism Lubricate resistance cylinder connectors Check bolts for tightness Obtaining Service Do not attempt to service the 718e climber yourself except for changing the batteries or performing other maintenance tasks as described in this manual For further information about product operation or service contact an autho rized Precor dealer or a Precor Factory Authorize...

Page 28: ...y seeks U S and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its product design Any party contemplating the use of Precor s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter Precor will vigorously pursue all unauthorized appropriation including through legal actions Preco...

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