Precor 719e manuale d’uso

Independent Action Climber Owner’ s Manual Assembly and Operation USA R[...]

page 2 Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest home climbers available, the Precor 719e Independent Action Climber. With its independent stepping action, the 719e climber duplicates for home users the smooth feel of the professional stair climbing machines so popular in health clubs. The unique handrails offer an unlimited variety of handho[...]

page 3 T able of Contents Unpacking the 719e Independent Action Climber .......................................... 4 Assembling the 719e Independent Action Climber ........................................ 6 Using the 719e Independent Action Climber .................................................. 10 Understanding the Electronic Console ..........[...]

page 4 Unpacking the 719e Independent Action Climber All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the 719e climber in nine pieces: • right and left handrails • upper and lower handrail console/clamps • electronic console display • base column support (short tube) • upright support (long tube) • b[...]

page 5 Diagram 2 Overview of hardware kit. Open the hardware kit and identify the following items. Diagram 2 provides an overview of kit’s contents. As you identify the contents of the kit, check them off below. (A) Four base locknuts (B) Two small black metal washers (C) Four large black metal washers (D) Four small button-head bolts (E) Two fra[...]

page 6 Assembling the 719e Independent Action Climber Follow the instructions in this section to assemble the 719e Independent Action Climber. It is important to read through the entire procedure before assembling your climber. To assemble the 719e climber: 1. Prepare Upper Frame for Assembly. Carefully unpack the parts of the 719e climber and open[...]

page 7 Diagram 4 Place frame on base 5. Place Frame on Base . (Diagram 4) Place the base on blocks (large books will do) so you can access the underside of the base. Ask for assistance to lift and place the upper frame on the base, positioned so that the stair arms rest on the base cross tube. Base Base cross tube Upright support Base column suppor[...]

page 8 Diagram 6 Connect resistance cylinders to frame. Plastic collar Upper axle Plastic bushing Washer Resistance cylinder Upright support (long tube) 8. Install Upper Handrail Console. (Diagram 7) Position the upper handrail console on top of the long tube. Pull the excess reed switch cable up through the large hole in the handrail console and t[...]

page 9 10. Tighten Handrail Clamp. (Diagram 7) Look underneath the upper handrail clamp and check to see that the handrail ends meet in the middle of the clamp. If necessary, realign the handrails and then, tighten the handrail clamps using the hex key (H) provided. Tighten the bolts securely . Note : The black foam wrap on the handrails should be [...]

page 10 Using the 719e Independent Action Climber In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular, low-impact workout, one of the advantages of the 719e Independent Action Climber is that it is simple to use. In a very short time, you can learn how to use it effectively. This section provides information about using the electronic console, set[...]

page 11 PACER—blinks at a constant rate (up to 150 times per minute), as specified by the user. When you are exercising at the same rate as the pacer, the Pacer display stops blinking. It sets a tempo for you to follow, helping you maintain your exercise intensity and providing motivation. ODOMETER X 100—gives the total number of steps accumula[...]

page 12 Working Out on the 719e 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, take several minutes to bring your heart rate into your training zone (see Diagram 11 later in this manual). After your workout, walk slowly [...]

page 13 3. After your warm-up period, maintain your heart rate in your training zone during your aerobic session. As you work out, vary your body position to reduce localized muscle fatigue and to exercise all your lower body muscles. You can vary body position by changing the angle of your upper body and your footstep. Use the upright upper body p[...]

page 14 General Aerobic T raining Information A workout on the Precor 719e Independent Action Climber provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the major muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 10 indicate the muscles improved. Because the motion on the 719e climber is low-im[...]

page 15 Pushing yourself beyond the recommended range, (that is, exercising so hard that your heart rate rises above 80% of maximum) can overstress your muscles. To increase cardiovascular improvement, exercise longer , not harder. Keep in mind that this zone is an approximation, to be used as a guideline— individual heart rates vary according to[...]

page 16 Regardless of your fitness level, avoid doing too much too soon. Setting the resistance cylinders too high, stepping too deeply (taking large steps) or stepping too quickly for too long are common errors. Give yourself time to become familiar with your climber and improve your fitness level. Then you can gradually change the resistance sett[...]

page 17 Maintenance and T roubleshooting The 719e climber requires very little maintenance. The only maintenance you need to do periodically is to clean the climber. You will also need to change the batteries when they wear down. Instructions for these procedures are provided in this section. If you encounter problems with the 719e climber, refer t[...]

page 18 Troubleshooting Tips Check the chart below to see if your problem is listed. If the following information does not solve a particular problem, call your authorized Precor dealer. See Getting Service in this section for information. Problem Solution Electronics—no display • Dead batteries. Replace batteries (see or erratic count Changing[...]

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