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PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL!

OWNER’S MANUAL

EL455

Summary of Contents for ESPRIT EL455

Page 1: ...PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL OWNER S MANUAL EL455 ...

Page 2: ...nt Safety Instructions 3 Important Electrical Information 4 Important Operation Instructions 4 Assembly Instructions 5 Features 11 Operation of Your New Elliptical 12 Manufacturer s Limited Warranty 22 Table of Contents Serial Number Sticker Location ...

Page 3: ...aler their telephone number and the date of purchase below to make any future needed contact easy We appreciate your support and we will always remember that you are the reason that we are in business Please complete and mail your registration card today and enjoy your new elliptical Yours in Health Spirit Manufacturing Inc Name of Dealer______________________________________ Telephone Number of D...

Page 4: ...here oxygen is being administered Sparks from the motor may ignite a highly gaseous environment Never drop or insert any object into any openings Do not use outdoors To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then remove the plug from the outlet Do not attempt to use your elliptical for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended The hand pulse sensors are not medical devices Va...

Page 5: ... immediately Set your desired level on the computer console and release the adjustment key The computer will obey the command gradually NEVER use your elliptical during an electrical storm Surges may occur in your household power supply that could damage elliptical components Use caution while participating in other activities while using your elliptical such as watching television reading etc The...

Page 6: ... 3 8 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 2pcs 60 3 8 x 2 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 1pc 96 3 8 Split Washer 1pc Step 2 79 5 16 x 23mm Flat Washer 2pcs 59 5 16 x 15mm Hex Head Bolt 2pcs 83 17mm Wave Washer 2pcs 84 3 8 x 23mm Curved Washer 2pcs 104 5 16 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 2pcs 80 5 16 x 20mm Flat Washer 2pcs 71 5 16 Nylon Nut 2pcs Step 3 ...

Page 7: ...CK CHECK LIST Step 4 Step 4 87 3 5mm x 12mm Sheet Metal Screw 8pcs 105 M5 x 15mm Phillips Head Screw 14pcs 108 Phillips Head Screw Driver 1pc 107 Short Phillips Head Screw Driver 1pc 109 12mm Wrench 1pc 106 13 14mm Wrench 1pc Tools ...

Page 8: ...f the main body there is one bolt already installed in the receiving bracket that will engage with the slot at the bottom of the console mast Secure the mast with two 3 8 x 3 4 bolts 103 and curved washers 84 through the front of the mast and one 3 8 x 2 1 4 bolt and 3 8 washer 96 through the left side of the mast Tighten all four bolts securely don t forget the bottom bolt that is pre installed C...

Page 9: ...s a small sticker on each swing arm that shows L Left or R Right Do not force the swing arms onto the axles they should slip on but may need to be jiggled a little to align them properly The swing arms have been installed at the factory during testing so they should fit properly Install two 5 16 Flat Washers 79 onto the two 5 16 Hex Head bolts 59 and install and tighten in the threaded holes in th...

Page 10: ... Arms 10 11 There is a sleeve spacer already installed in the rod ends and held in place with a twist tie make sure these spacers do not fall out during assembly The rod end bearing should be positioned to the inside of the swing arm brackets Install two 5 16 Bolts 104 through the left and right swing arm brackets and the rod end and secure with 5 16 Flat Washers 80 and 5 16 Nuts 71 ...

Page 11: ... M5 Phillips Head Screws 105 Install the Front Handle Bar Covers 54 55 and Rear Handle Bar Covers 54 1 55 1 over the Swing Arm axle connections with six Self Tapping Screws 87 Install the two Middle Stabilizer Covers 19 20 with two M5 x 15mm Phillips Head Screws 105 Install the Rear Stabilizer Covers 19 20 on the rearward end of the Rail Tubes and secure them with two M5 x 15mm Phillips Head Screw...

Page 12: ...on the outer part of the foot and throws off the natural alignment of the joints The second problem we found is that many people tend to stay up on the ball of their foot during the elliptical motion Our solutions were simple but effective The first solution was to add a 2 degree inward angle to the footpads This might sound simple but what it does is puts the users joints back into a neutral alig...

Page 13: ...st press the Start key to begin this will initiate the Quick Start mode In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Up or Down buttons The dot matrix display will have only the bottom row lit at first As you increase the work load more rows will light indicating a harder workout Operation of Your Elliptical ...

Page 14: ...re used to preview each program When you first turn the console on you may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like If you decide that you want to try a program press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to select the program and enter into the data setting mode The program keys also act as a Number Key Pad when you are in the data setting mode Un...

Page 15: ...er exertion level that stays at a steady workload is the best The absolute best way to burn fat is to keep your heart rate at around 60 to 70 of its maximum potential This program does not use heart rate but simulates a lower steady exertion workout Work Profile Cardio The Cardio program is designed to increase your Cardio vascular function This is exercise for your heart and lungs It will build u...

Page 16: ...you to enter your Weight You may adjust the weight setting using the Up and Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen 3 You are now asked to enter your Age You may adjust the age number using the Up and Down keys then press enter to continue 4 Next is Time You may adjust the Time and press enter to continue 5 Now you are asked to adjust the Max L...

Page 17: ... first letter then press Enter to save the first letter and continue to the next letter When you have finished entering the name press the Stop key to save the name and continue to the next step 3 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next scr...

Page 18: ...um 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 programming the console will perform this calculation automatically Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate control programs After calculating your Maximum Heart Rate you can decide upon which goal you would like to pursue The two most popular ...

Page 19: ...rception 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 12...

Page 20: ...ntinue 5 Now you are asked to adjust the HRC percent The default is 70 you may select 60 or 80 also Adjust the level and then press enter 6 You are now asked to select the Target heart rate Level This is the heart rate level you will experience during the program Adjust the level and then press enter 7 Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key Y...

Page 21: ...f any excess 3 If squeaks or other noises persist check that the unit is properly leveled There are 4 leveling pads on the bottom of the rear rails use a 14mm wrench or adjustable wrench to adjust the levelers Maintenance Menu in console software The console has built in maintenance diagnostic software The software will allow you to change the console settings from English to Metric and turn off t...

Page 22: ...lterations modifications 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 Spirit Fitness inc Spirit Fit...

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