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Summary of Contents for FITNESS 900ER

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Page 2: ...900Er Owner s Manual 3 900Er Rear Drive Elliptical Owner s Manual Diamondback Fitness Release v 1 11 2009 ...

Page 3: ...tural Alignment DNA 14 WORKOUT GUIDELINES 16 WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY 19 900Er CONSOLE OVERVIEW 20 CONSOLE DISPLAY WINDOWS 21 FUNCTION KEYS 23 CONSOLE FEATURES 24 CONSOLE OPERATION 25 PROGRAMMING FEATURES 27 CLASSIC PROGRAMS 31 FITNESS TEST PROGRAM 35 CUSTOM PROGRAM 38 INTERACTIVE HEART RATE PROGRAMS 40 MAINTENANCE 44 WARRANTY INFORMATION 45 PURCHASER S REFERENCE INFORMATION 50 ...

Page 4: ... 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 e...

Page 5: ...hysician 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 exercise session immediately and consult your physician Consume ...

Page 6: ...lug 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 Dealer or Authorized Technician A significant amo...

Page 7: ...8 900Er LAYOUT ...

Page 8: ...er Right G5 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 55 mm G6 Lower Console Mast Cover Front H1 Lower Handlebar Assembly Left H2 Lower Handlebar Assembly Right J1 Hex Bolt M5 x 0 8 x 8 mm J2 Pivot Cap Large J3 Hex Nut 9 16 x 8T 20 mm flats K1 Spacer 20 x 4 5T mm K2 Step Arm Right K3 Step Arm Left L1 900 Series Console L2 Console Hinge Cover L3 Philips Screw L4 Console Wire Harness Connector L5 Console Heart Rate Wire...

Page 9: ...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 F3 into the s...

Page 10: ...mast covers and 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 no...

Page 11: ...r K1 should remain in place on the pivot axles 13 Bring the pivots of the left step arm K3 and handlebar H1 together Slide the handlebar pivot over the step arm pivot axle and press into place 14 Thread fixing nut J3 onto the pivot axle and tighten with the provided wrench 15 Insert hex screw J1 through pivot cap J2 and install on step arm K3 16 Repeat steps 12 through 16 for the right side assemb...

Page 12: ...nd N2 are packaged with red hex bolts N3 installed Remove bolts N3 from both handlebars and set aside 23 Open the red quick release levers O on the lower handlebars H6 H7 and slide the left N2 and right N1 upper handlebars into the proper receivers 24 Rotate the handlebars N2 and N1 until threaded hole is visible Reinstall the red hex screws into each side 25 Set the handlebars to the desired posi...

Page 13: ... features allow the user to fine tune the fit of the 900Er for a more ergonomic and comfortable workout We call these features Diamondback Natural Alignment or DNA Variable Width Footbeds The variable width footbeds are designed to accommodate the width of an individual s pelvis A wider pelvis typically indicates the body requires a wider gait or stance The 900Er allows the user to adjust the widt...

Page 14: ...rs open the red quick release levers on the left and right pivots Select the desired position and reset the quick release lever The pressure required to lock the lever should be sufficient to remove any movement of the handlebar Adjustment of the lever is similar to a nut and bolt Hold the lever in the open position and rotate the nut on the opposite end clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise ...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ... 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 sensors Ensure the palms of both hands are touching the contact areas o...

Page 17: ...the progression of your exercise goals as the body attempts to recover It is most effective to train at a heart rate between 60 and 85 of your maximum heart rate Maximum heart rate is calculated as 220 beats per minute minus your age To calculate your maximum heart rate and find the appropriate target training zone use the following formulas For example the following estimation would be relevant f...

Page 18: ...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 Persons who have diabetes or high blood pressure a family history of heart...

Page 19: ...20 900Er CONSOLE OVERVIEW Console Layout iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple ...

Page 20: ...gram s progress and will usually count down from the default or user selected value During the Fitness Test program and if a value of 00 00 is entered the timer will count up 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 A u...

Page 21: ... 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 fifty two 52 minutes each column will equal three 2 minutes 52 minutes 26 segments 2 minutes per segment During the Target Heart Rate programs the brickyard will display the user s calculated maximum heart rate profile Percent of Heart Rate Bar...

Page 22: ...TART QUICK START key will end the current program and launch the Cool Down mode In the Cool Down or Workout Summary modes pressing this key will restart the previous program To reset the console and return to the Idle mode press and hold the STOP START QUICK START key for two 2 seconds at any time Data Display The DATA DISPLAY key will toggle between two sets of data available for viewing in the M...

Page 23: ...rd amplifier and stereo speaker set which can be connected to an Mp3 player iPod or iPhone Connect one end of a male to male 3 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 level is not ...

Page 24: ...f measurement which refers to the rate energy is expended or generated Resistance Level Also called intensity level The load applied to a 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 t...

Page 25: ...ress ENTER Sound On or Sound Off will display to confirm the current setting Scroll between the two options with the UP DOWN keys until the desired setting is displayed pressing the ENTER key to accept the new setting and return to the Idle mode Operating Notes Power On and Off When the AC adapter is plugged into the unit all displays on the console will light to confirm power has reached the unit...

Page 26: ...istance adjustments are not allowed in the heart rate interactive programs PROGRAMMING FEATURES Warm Up The 900Er will automatically launch a three 3 minute Warm Up program at the beginning of each program except Quick Start Warm Up will be displayed on the console This program is designed to prepare the user s body for an intensive workout and reduce the possibility of receiving an injury during ...

Page 27: ...and immediately enter the main program When three 3 minutes have elapsed or the STOP START QUICK START key is pressed the Warm Up session will end and Starting Program will flash indicating the launch of the main program Any accumulated values for Calories and Distance carry over into the main program See section entitled Operating Notes page 26 for more information regarding the Pause Reset and P...

Page 28: ...atts are being displayed in the Messaging Data Display window The user may only increase the resistance to level 5 during the Cool Down program Intensity Level will be displayed for two 2 seconds in the Messaging Display window to confirm the selection when the UP DOWN keys are pressed When three 3 minutes have elapsed the Cool Down session will end and the Workout Summary mode will launch See sec...

Page 29: ...nd Program Reset functions Quick Start The Quick Start program option is for users who wish to bypass the User Setup and Warm Up mode and launch a workout immediately NOTE Selection of the Quick Start program will skip the Warm Up and Cool Down modes Select Press the STOP START QUICK START button from the Idle mode to launch the program with the following default values Time 30 minutes Resistance ...

Page 30: ...onds in the Messaging Display window to confirm the selection when the UP or DOWN keys are pressed When thirty 30 minutes have elapsed or the STOP START QUICK START key is pressed the Quick Start program will end and the Workout Summary mode will launch Pressing the STOP START QUICK START key will restart the Quick Start program See the section entitled Workout Summary on page 29 for more informat...

Page 31: ...ing 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 see section titled Classic Programs Setup Mode below or Immediately launch the Random Cross program by pressing the STOP START QUICK START key and accepting the default values for user Age Weight and program Time see section titled Classic Program...

Page 32: ... CLIMB program button The LED indicator above the button will light and Interval Trainer will be displayed in the Messaging Data Display window Press ENTER to launch Setup mode see section titled Classic Programs Setup Mode below or Immediately launch the Strength program by pressing the STOP START QUICK START key and accepting the default values for user Age Weight and program Time see section ti...

Page 33: ...s or the user entered value will be displayed in the Large Data window The user can select which value is displayed Time Calories Pulse or Distance by pressing the DISPLAY key to scroll through the options highlighted at the top of the LCD screen As an additional feature the values can scroll or scan between the values every five 5 seconds if the Scan option is selected Scan will be lit in the upp...

Page 34: ...pump in an effort to maintain the fuel supply to the muscles As one s fitness level improves the muscles become more efficient and therefore do not require as much fuel to perform the same amount of work The Fitness Test incorporates this basic knowledge within an algorithm to provide a measurement of the user s fitness The user s heart response is then monitored at each interval via the touch hea...

Page 35: ...lay window prompting the user to adjust the weight value up or down using the UP DOWN keys Once the desired value is visible press the ENTER key to accept This value will now become the default for the next launch of this program Program Time Data Entry Time will be determined by the user s performance during the Fitness Test program Intensity Level Data Entry The resistance or intensity level wil...

Page 36: ...tage of the user s maximum heart rate The calculations for the user s heart rate target will be based upon the user data entered in the setup mode Please ensure these values are correct for the current user The Fitness Test program will automatically adjust the resistance levels The user will not be able to modify the resistance during this program Pressing STOP START QUICK START twice while in th...

Page 37: ...y Program Ended The Cool Down program will launch followed by the Workout Summary display Refer to the section titled PROGRAMMING FEATURES Cool Down and Workout Summary for more information Press and hold the STOP START QUICK START button for two 2 seconds to reset and return console to Idle mode See section entitled Operating Notes page 26 for more information regarding the Pause Reset and Progra...

Page 38: ...gram Program Time Data Entry Enter Time will flash followed by Time XX XX in the Messaging Data Display window prompting the user to adjust the time value up or down using the UP DOWN keys Once the desired value is visible press the ENTER key to accept This value will now become the default for the next launch of this program Program Profile Modification Modify Profile will be displayed in the Mes...

Page 39: ...ries Pressing the DATA DISPLAY button once will light the LED lamp below the key to indicate RPM Speed Distance and Watts are being displayed in the Messaging Data Display window The user may adjust the resistance level from 1 to 16 during the program via the UP DOWN keys Pressing STOP START QUICK START twice while in the main program will restart the program End When the program time has elapsed ...

Page 40: ... age It is unsafe to exceed 90 of this calculated heart rate The 900Er elliptical is programmed to warn the user if the heart rate exceeds 95 of their maximum When the user s heart rate reaches or exceeds 95 of calculated maximum the Pulse display will blink three 3 times followed by two beeps The warning will repeat every three minutes if the heart rate is maintained NOTE The computer bases all h...

Page 41: ...r Age will flash followed by Age XX in the Messaging Data Display window prompting the user to adjust the age value up or down using the UP DOWN keys Once the desired value is visible press the ENTER key to accept This value will now become the default for the next launch of this program Weight Data Entry Enter Weight will flash followed by Weight XXX LB Weight XXX KG if console is set to Metric U...

Page 42: ...presents the user s current target heart rate This value is dependent upon the heart rate control program although changes can be administered by the user The user s current progress through the program is tracked by a flashing column where each column equals 1 26th of the Time value entered during the Setup mode and the height of the column represents the user s current heart rate percentage vers...

Page 43: ...wn and Workout Summary for more information Press and hold the STOP START QUICK START for two 2 seconds to reset the console and return to the Idle mode See the section entitled Operating Notes page 26 for more information regarding the Pause Reset and Program Reset functions MAINTENANCE All Diamondback Fitness products are engineered for years of near silent operation Let noise be your first indi...

Page 44: ...Service Agent This warranty is extended to the original purchaser The following conditions apply Who is Covered The warranty is extended to the individual whose name appears on the Warranty Registration filed with Diamondback Fitness and may not be transferred to any other individual or legal entity In the absence of a valid Warranty Registration the original sales receipt will serve as satisfacto...

Page 45: ...be avoided if the unit is assembled by an authorized technician Damage due to improper assembly is not covered by the warranty Common assembly errors can include damaged wire harnesses stripped screws and nuts crank arms or damaged threads If the serial number has been removed altered or defaced the warranty for the affected unit is voided Parts Service Contact the Authorized Diamondback Fitness D...

Page 46: ...ess for a particular purpose created hereby and are limited to the same duration as the express warranty herein Diamondback Fitness shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of implied warranties incidental or consequential so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Retailers and wholesale outlets for Dia...

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Page 49: ...quires future service ATTACH THE PURCHASE RECEIPT Dealer Name ________________________________________ Dealer Telephone Number __ _____________________ Dealer Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ______________________________________ Dealer Contact Name ________________________________ To Activate Your Warranty Please r...

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