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FS5.9e Elliptical

•  To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from the outlet.

•  Do not operate equipment on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and  

equipment may result.

You can purchase a floor mat directly from www.xterrafitnessstore.com.

•  Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult a physician. This is especially important for  

persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health conditions.

•  Keep hands away from all moving parts.

•  The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement, may affect the 

accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in determining heart 

rate trends in general.

•  Do not attempt to use your equipment for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended.

•  Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your  

equipment. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue. 

 

Important Safety Instructions

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER

 - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.  Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

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

1.  An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and 

before putting on or taking off parts. 

2.  Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury 

to persons.

3.  Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, or disabled persons.
4.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not  

recommended by the manufacturer.

5.  Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been 

dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and 

repair. 

6.  Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as a handle. 
7.  Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
8.  Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the 

like.

9.  Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 
10. Do not use outdoors.
11.  Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 
12. Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only.
13. The appliance is intended for household use. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY!

Fitness Equipment Safety Instructions

Failure to follow all guidelines may compromise the effectiveness of the exercise experience, expose  

yourself (and possibly others) to injury, and reduce the longevity of the equipment.

Summary of Contents for FS5.6e

Page 1: ...FS5 9e ELLIPTICAL OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL ...

Page 2: ...TED FOR THIS APPLICATION ANY OTHER APPLICATION VOIDS THIS WARRANTY IN ITS ENTIRETY Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Important Electrical Instructions Important Operation Instructions Features FS5 9e Assembly Instructions Operation of Your Console General Maintenance Manufacturer s Limited Warranty ...

Page 3: ... to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come If you have questions or if parts are missing or damaged or you require customer service call 870 336 4286 Please have your model number and serial number handy when you call Please take a moment to record where you purchased your machine as well as the date of purchase for future reference We appreciate your confide...

Page 4: ...e the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off parts 2 Do not operate under blanket or pillow Excessive heating can occur and cause fire electric shock or injury to persons 3 Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by on or near chil...

Page 5: ...rtant Operation Instructions The FS 5 9e has an exciting electronic incline feature that will increase the variety of your workouts When the incline is at its lowest position you get a traditional elliptical workout As the incline increases you will feel your knees rise higher with each step which changes the emphasis of the muscles being used The power incline is controlled by keys on the console...

Page 6: ...54 5 16 Star Washer 4 pcs 142 5 16 x 20 x 1 5T Flat Washer 4 pcs 151 5 16 x 1 5T Split Washer 4 pcs 152 3 8 x 2T Split Washer 1 pc FS5 9e Assembly Pack Checklist Hardware Step 1 103 3 8 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs 102 5 16 x 2 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 4 pcs 104 3 8 x 1 1 2 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs 99 5 16 x 15mm Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs Hardware Step 2 127 5 16 x 7T Nyloc Nut 2 pcs 101 5 16 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 2 p...

Page 7: ...127 5 16 x 7T Nyloc Nut 6 pcs 142 5 16 x 20 x 1 5T Flat Washer 2 pcs Hardware Step 3 119 3 5 x 12mm Sheet Metal Screw 8 pcs 115 M5 x 15mm Phillips Head Screw 14 pcs 122 M6 x 10mm Phillips Head Screw 4 pcs Hardware Step 4 155 13 14mm Wrench 158 12 14mm Wrench 157 Phillips Head Screwdriver 160 5 16 x 23 x 1 5T Curved Washer 4 pcs 161 Switch Wire Cap 2 pcs ...

Page 8: ...ne bolt already installed in the receiving bracket that will engage with the slot at the bottom of the Console Mast Tighten the two bolts from the left side last 4 Tighten the two front bolts first then the side bolts with the Wrench 155 5 Untie the twist tie from around the Computer Cable 44 Plug the Computer cable 44 wide white end the two Hand Pulse Cables 47 into the bottom of the Console 43 I...

Page 9: ...FS5 9e Elliptical 7 Rear Rail Console Mast Console 1 ...

Page 10: ...ce the swing arms onto the axle They should slide on but you may need to jiggle them to get them lined up properly The swing arms have been previously installed at the factory so they do fit properly 2 Remove the tie that holds the spacer 25 in the rod end located at the end of the right connecting arm 9 and line up the rod end with the bracket at the bottom of the lower right swing arm 11 Slide t...

Page 11: ...art is at the bottom 2 Attach the wire 166 from the left Upper Swing Arm 16 Incline buttons on front to the wire 167 that exits the Console Mast Tube 12 Slide the switch wire cap 161 onto the wire with the wide side facing the Swing Arm 3 Insert the Upper Swing Arm 16 into the Lower Swing Arm Fasten together with three Hex Head Bolts 159 and two Curved Washers 160 4 Repeat steps 3 2 3 3 from above...

Page 12: ...tall the Center Cover 3 Install the Swing Arm End Cap Covers 81 82 Left 83 84 Right with the eight Sheet Metal Screws 119 4 Install the two Z shaped metal brackets 24 as shown with four Phillips Head Screws 122 The Z Brackets should be installed so the tab with the tapped hole is pointing toward the rear 5 Install the Rear Incline Cover 87 with two Phillips Head Screws 115 Install the Rear Stabili...

Page 13: ...software version i e VER 1 0 and the time and distance windows will display an odometer reading The odometer reading displays how many hours the elliptical has been used and how many virtual miles the elliptical has gone The odometer will remain displayed for only a few seconds then the console will go to the start up display The dot matrix display will be scrolling through the different workout p...

Page 14: ...ment column of the profile Pulse indicates your heart rate if you are grasping the hand pulse sensors RPM displays your pedaling speed in revolutions per minute Speed shows your speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour if Km is displayed Incline Ramp Shows incline level from 1 to 20 Distance displays accumulated mileage The elliptical has a built in Heart Rate Monitoring System Simply graspi...

Page 15: ... This is because each individual is different and burns calories at a different rate Entering a Program Changing Settings Press the program keys to scroll through the program selections The profile for each program will be displayed in the dot matrix window Press the Enter key to select a program and begin customizing the settings If you want to workout without entering new settings press the Star...

Page 16: ...The summary will be displayed for a short time before the console returns to the start up display Manual Program 1 Using the Program 5 6 keys select the desired program then press the Enter key 2 The Message Window will ask you to enter your weight Adjust the Weight setting using the Level 5 6 keys Press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen 3 You are now asked t...

Page 17: ...y of workouts These programs have factory preset profiles for achieving different goals Ascent Work Profile Ascent Incline Profile Fat Burn Work Profile Fat Burn Incline Profile Adventure Work Profile Adventure Incline Profile Xtreme Work Profile Xtreme Incline Profile Glute Blast Work Profile Glute Blast Incline Profile ...

Page 18: ...file X Country Incline Profile Interval Work Profile Interval Incline Profile Fitness Work Profile Warm Up Recovery Strength Cardio Cool Down Recovery Strength Cardio Recovery Strength Cardio Recovery Strength Cardio Recovery Strength Cardio ...

Page 19: ...nter 6 The Message Center will be blinking the desired Interval time default is 1 00 The time you select will be the duration of both the cardio strength intervals Note on average you will complete 10 12 repetitions of the strength exercise in a 0 30 interval As a general rule the longer the interval the less weight dumbbells and resistance elliptical required use the Level 5 6 keys to adjust then...

Page 20: ...ace your knees on the floor a padded mat or a pillow Also a wider hand position places more emphasis on the chest and shoulder muscles while a narrower hand position places more empha sis on the Tricep muscles back of the arm 1 Place your hands on the floor or a set of dumbbells Caution be aware that the dumbbells may roll and result in injury especially if the ends are round draw your stomach mus...

Page 21: ...ointed straight ahead 2 Raise the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended your upper arms should re main stationary pivoting at the elbows 3 Slowly lower to the start position 4 Repeat this sequence for the duration of the strength interval Dumbbell Tricep Overhead Extension 1 Hold the dumbbells with an underhand grip palms facing forward beside your thighs 2 Tuck your upper arms int...

Page 22: ...the program as it is go to Yes and press Enter or Start to begin stored program If No is selected you have the option to cancel the stored program and create your own program Press Enter to cancel and create your own 2 If you cancel the stored program or there isn t a program stored the letter A will be flashing Use the Level 5 6 keys to select the first letter of your name Press Enter Repeat this...

Page 23: ...your maximum heart rate is recommended for strengthening your cardiovascular system For someone who is 40 years old their predicted target heart rate zone is calculated 220 40 180 maximum heart rate 180 x 6 108 beats per minute 60 of maximum 180 X 8 144 beats per minute 80 of maximum So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108 to 144 beats per minute If you enter your age during programmin...

Page 24: ...ion of Effort 6 Minimal 7 Very very light 8 Very very light 9 Very light 10 Very light 11 Fairly light 12 Comfortable 13 Somewhat hard 14 Somewhat hard 15 Hard 16 Hard 17 Very hard 18 Very hard 19 Very very hard 20 Maximal You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each rating For example a rating of 12 will result in an approximate heart rate of 120 bea...

Page 25: ...of proper operation If you wish you may wear the transmitter over a shirt To do so wet the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon Note The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user s heart Additionally it automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity Although the transmitter is water resistant moisture can have the effect of crea...

Page 26: ...l display Engineering Mode Press the Enter key to access the menu below Press the Level Up Down keys to navigate the menu a Key Test Allows you to test all the keys to make sure they are functioning b Exit press Enter to return to the startup screen c Factory Set d Security Allows you to lock the keypad so no unauthorized use is allowed When the child lock is enabled the console will not allow the...

Page 27: ...cations abuse misuse accident improper maintenance inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered 5 Products that have been sold transferred bartered or given to a third party 6 Products that are used as store display models 7 Products that do not have a warranty registration on file at XTERRA Fitness Inc XTERRA Fitness reserves the...

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