Vision Fitness HRC X6600 HRC manual

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    Guide Owner ’ s VISION FITNESS T8600S/HRC & X6600HRC/DA E3600HRC, R2600HRC,[...]

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    Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . 6 SEA T ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . 7,8 EASY -8™ CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . 8 POWER, ONE-BUTTON ST ART™ . . . 9 PROGRAM DET AILS . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FEEDBACK DISPLA Y . . . . . . . . . . 11 PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 USING[...]

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    3 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC CONT ACT HEART RA TE BARS SEA T ADJUSTMENT FRONT FEET & TRANSPORT WHEELS REAR FOOT ASSEMBL Y REAR FOOT ASSEMBL Y CONT ACT HEART RA TE BARS FRONT FEET & TRANSPORT WHEELS SEA T ADJUSTMENT CONSOLE MAST EASY -8™ CONSOLE EASY -8™ CONSOLE CONSOLE MAST POWER SWITCH POWER SWITCH[...]

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    4 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injur y to persons: • [...]

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    5 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Bike. • Read this Owner’ s Guide[...]

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    MOVING Y our VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transpor t wheels built into the front legs. T o move the E3600, firmly grasp the handlebars, carefully tip toward you and roll on the transport wheels. T o move the R2600, firmly grasp the rear foot assembly , carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels. CAUTION: Our Bikes are well-built and heavy[...]

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    SEA T ADJUSTMENTS SEA T POSITIONING The seat is at the proper position when your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is in the furthest position, with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal. 7 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC E3600HRC SEA T ADJUSTMENT Grasp the Seat Adjustment Knob, located at the base of the seatpost. Pull the[...]

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    R2600HRC SEA T ADJUSTMENT SEA T POSITION While seated on the Bike, lift the Seat Lever and slide the seat for ward or back. When the seat is positioned properly , simply release the Seat Lever to lock the seat into position. 8 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC EASY -8™ CONSOLE Y our EASY -8™ Console arrives preset to display Miles[...]

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    9 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC GETTING ST ARTED POWER Y our Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the Console. Alternatively , the Bike can also be plugged into an outlet using the included power supply . If using the Bike in this mode, ensure that it is properly[...]

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    10 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC PROGRAM DET AILS Customized workouts; with no default Time. Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance Level throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes. Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the r[...]

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    11 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC FINISHING When your work-out is complete the Display windows will begin flashing your workout information, allowing you to record it in your personal logbook. If you are using the Bike with the external power supply , the workout information will flash for 5 minutes. NOTE: If you are instead using [...]

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    12 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC CHOOSING A PROGRAM If you do not choose a Program, the EASY -8™ Console will default to the MANUAL Program. If you wish to choose another Program, simply press one of the other Program buttons. CHOOSING A LEVEL After you have chosen a Program, the Level will default to L6 and then flash. Y ou may[...]

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    13 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC USING YOUR BIKE’S HRC PROGRAM Use the chart on Page 16 to deter mine your T arget Hear t Rate, then follow the instructions on Page 15 to place the wireless transmitter on your chest. Choose the Heart Rate Program by pressing the ♥ HR CONTROL button. Using the Arrow buttons under ‘CHOOSE LEVE[...]

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    14 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC ABOUT HEAR T RA TE CONTROL Y our VISION FITNESS Bike offers two options for Hear t Rate Control and Feedback; you may choose to use the convenient Hand Contact Bars or the hands-free Wireless Chest T ransmitter (recommended for the Heart Rate Control Program) . TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT Center th[...]

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    15 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our T arget Hear t Rate Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zone will var y for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a T arget Heart Rate[...]

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    16 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR FITNESS BIKE Our Bikes are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however , you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause. PROBLEM: The Console does not light up. SOLUTION: 1) Check to make sure the Bike is turned on (switch is located near power [...]

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    17 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEAR T RA TE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten the electrodes. SOLUTION: T ransmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: V erify that the dis[...]

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    18 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC COMMON BIKE QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Bike makes normal? A: Our Bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise. However , because the resistance system itself is [...]

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    19 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC Q: What kind of routine maintenance is required? A: W e use sealed bearings throughout our Bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the Bike after each use. Q: Will the magnets wear out over time? A: No, we use permanent magnets[...]

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    20 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC LIMITED HOME USE W ARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty , which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only . Any other use of the device shall void this warranty . VISION FITNESS hereby extends the followi[...]

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    upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC 21 LIMITED HOME USE W ARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to two years. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Reta[...]

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    22 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY Up to 5 hours use per day LIGHT COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants models E3600HRC & R2600HRC for use in light commercial facilities including: Hotels, Resorts, Police & Fire Stations, Apar tment Complexes, Corporate Fitness Centers, Hospitals[...]

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    23 upright & semi-r ecumbent E3600HRC R2600HRC LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY (continued) Up to 5 hours use per day EXCLUSIONS AND LIMIT A TIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Frame, ECB-PLUS™ Magnetic Brake, Electroni[...]

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    25 REAR FOOT W/ LEVELER POWER SWITCH FRONT TRANSPORT WHEELS MOTOR COVER CONSOLE RUNNING BEL T SIDE RAIL HANDLEBARS T8600S & HRC tr eadmills[...]

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    26 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This exercise product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appr[...]

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    27 This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below . A temporar y adapter such as the one illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporar y adapter should be used only until a pr[...]

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    28 T8600S & HRC tr eadmills T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injur y to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’ s Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer . • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not remove the T readmill moto[...]

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    29 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL CAUTION! : If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the T readmill. • Read this Owner’ s Guide before operating this T readmill.[...]

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    30 MOVING Y our VISION FITNESS T readmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. T o move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, carefully lift and roll. CAUTION: Our T readmills are well-built and heavy , weighing up to 325 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessar y . LEVELING The T readmill should be level for optimum u[...]

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    31 GETTING ST ARTED POWER Ensure that your T readmill is properly connected to a power outlet, then turn on the Power switch, located at the front of the main frame. EMERGENCY STOP If at any time you need to stop the T readmill quickly , simply press the red Emergency Stop button. This will instantly cut all power and the T readmill will come to a [...]

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    32 tr eadmill T8600S ONE-BUTTON ST ART ™ Simply press the Start button to begin exercising. T8600S P AUSE Press the Stop button to pause during your workout. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the treadmill. FEEDBACK DISPLA Y ELEV A TION Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the left-hand LED window . Indicates how st[...]

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    33 tr eadmill T8600S TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the T ime remaining or the Time elapsed in your workout. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles. View Distance traveled during workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated Calories burned during workout. P ACE Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current Speed. FEEDBACK DISPLA Y SCA[...]

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    34 tr eadmill T8600HRC T8600HRC ONE-BUTTON ST AR T ™ Simply press the Start button to begin exercising in the MANUAL Program. P AUSE Press the STOP button to pause during your workout RESET Press and hold the STOP button to reset the T readmill.[...]

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    35 tr eadmill T8600HRC PROGRAM DET AILS P1 - MANUAL Customized workouts; with no default Time. P2 - INTER V ALS Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance Level throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes. P3 - WEIGHT LOSS • SPEED CHANGES Promotes weight loss[...]

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    36 A VERAGE SPEED Shown as Miles per Hour . Equals accumulated Distance ÷ elapsed Tim e. Corresponds to simulated outdoor walking or running Speed. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles. View Distance traveled during workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated Calories burned during workout. P ACE Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at c[...]

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    37 tr eadmill T8600HRC FEEDBACK DISPLA Y ELEV A TION Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the left- hand LED window . Indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is, to simulate running on a hill. SPEED Shown as Miles/Hour , Speed is visible in the right-hand LED window . Indicates how fast the running surface is moving, t[...]

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    38 CHOOSING A PROGRAM Use the Arrow buttons to choose one of the 7 Programs (P1 - MANUAL, P2 - INTERV ALS, etc.). Press SELECT . CHOOSING A LEVEL Use the Arrow buttons to choose one of the 9 Levels; L1 provides the least resistance, L9 the most. Press SELECT . CHOOSING A TIME After you have chosen a Level, the Time will default, depending on which [...]

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    39 USING YOUR TREADMILL ’ S HRC PROGRAM Use the chart on Page 43 to deter mine your T arget Hear t Rate, then follow the instructions on Page 42 to place the wireless transmitter on your chest. CHOOSING THE HEAR T RA TE PROGRAM Using either set of Arrow buttons, select ‘P7’ Heart Rate Program and press SELECT . ENTERING T ARGET HEART RA TE Us[...]

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    40 HEAR T RA TE CONTROL Y our VISION FITNESS T readmill of fers Heart Rate Control and Feedback. TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT Center the T ransmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the VISION FITNESS logo facing out. WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER Prior to wearing the Strap on your chest, moisten the two[...]

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    41 T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our T arget Hear t Rate Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zone will var y for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a T arget Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum hea[...]

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    42 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR TREADMILL Our T readmills are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however , you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause. PROBLEM: The Console does not light up. SOLUTION: Check to make sure the T readmill is connected to a functioning outlet, and that the T readmill is turned on. PROBLEM: [...]

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    43 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEAR T RA TE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten electrodes. SOLUTION: T ransmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: V erify that the distance between transmitter and receiver is not beyond[...]

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    44 COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my T readmill makes normal? A: All T readmills make a cer tain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers. This noise will diminish over time, although it might not totally go away . Over time, the belt will stretch, causing the belt to ride smoother over the rollers. It might also[...]

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    45 TENSIONING THE BEL T If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8 MM Allen wrench to turn the left and right tension bolts clockwise 1 / 4 -turn at a time until the belt no longer slips. CENTERING THE BEL T If the running belt is too far to the right side, use the supplied 8 MM Allen wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise 1 /[...]

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    46 LIMITED HOME USE W ARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty , which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only . Any other use of the device shall void this warranty . VISION FITNESS hereby extends the following limited warranties for the following componen[...]

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    47 T8600S & HRC tr eadmills LIMITED HOME USE W ARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to two years. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer and the produc[...]

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    48 LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY Up to 5 hours use per day LIGHT COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants models T8600S & T8600HRC for use in light commercial facilities including: Hotels, Resorts, Police & Fire Stations, Apar tment Complexes, Corporate Fitness Centers, Hospitals, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics, wher[...]

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    49 LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY (continued) Up to 5 hours use per day EXCLUSIONS AND LIMIT A TIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Frame, Electronic component, or defective Part and is the sole remedy of the warranty . The [...]

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    51 POWER SWITCH CONT ACT HEART RA TE BARS EASY -8™ CONSOLE HANDLEBARS BIO-RADIUS™ PEDAL ARMS FOOT PA D FRONT FEET & TRANSPORT WHEELS elliptical trainers FRONT LEVELERS SIDE LEVELERS X6600HRC & DA[...]

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    52 elliptical trainers IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injur y to persons: • Use this exercise product f[...]

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    53 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Elliptical T rainer . • Read this Owner’ s Guide before operating[...]

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    54 MOVING Y our VISION FITNESS Elliptical T rainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. T o move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, using the transport grips, carefully lift and roll. CAUTION: Our Elliptical T rainers are well-built and heavy , weighing up to 250 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessar y . LEVELING[...]

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    55 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER FOOT POSITION Y our VISION FITNESS Elliptical T rainer has a large foot pad, offering you a variety of foot positions. When using your Elliptical T rainer you may notice that your heel raises off the foot pad. This is a nor mal ‘heel toe plant’ walking or running motion and you should not tr y to prevent this. STEP POSITIO[...]

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    56 MILES / KILOMETERS CONVERSION SWITCH EASY -8 ™ CONSOLE Y our EASY -8™ Console arrives preset to display Miles. If you wish to display Kilometers instead, remove the Console from the Console Mast by removing the four mounting bolts. Inside the mounting recess you will find a small switch; move this MPH/KM Conversion Switch to the right to dis[...]

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    57 GETTING ST ARTED POWER Y our Elliptical T rainer is self-generating (requiring no external power source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the Console. Alternatively , the Elliptical T rainer can also be plugged into an outlet using the included power supply . If using the Elliptical T rainer in this mode, ensure that it is properly c[...]

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    58 elliptical trainers X6600HRC & DA PROGRAM DET AILS Customized workouts; with no default Time. Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance Level throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes. Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resistance [...]

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    59 FINISHING When your work-out is complete the Display windows will begin flashing your workout information, allowing you to record it in your personal logbook. If you are using the Elliptical T rainer with the external power supply , the workout information will flash for 5 minutes. NOTE: If you are instead using the Elliptical T rainer in the se[...]

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    60 CHOOSING A PROGRAM If you do not choose a Program, the EASY -8™ Console will default to the MANUAL Program. If you wish to choose another Program, simply press one of the other Program buttons. CHOOSING A LEVEL After you have chosen a Program, the Level will default to L6 and then flash. Y ou may use this default Level or choose another by usi[...]

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    61 USING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER ’ S HRC PROGRAM Use the chart on Page 65 to deter mine your T arget Hear t Rate, then follow the instructions on Page 64 to place the wireless transmitter on your chest. Choose the Heart Rate Program by pressing the ♥ HR CONTROL button. Using the Arrow buttons under ‘CHOOSE LEVEL ’ select your T arget Heart [...]

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    62 ABOUT HEAR T RA TE CONTROL Y our VISION FITNESS Elliptical T rainer offers two options for Hear t Rate Control and Feedback; you may choose to use the convenient Hand Contact Bars or the hands-free Wireless Chest T ransmitter (recommended for the Heart Rate Control Program) . TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT Center the T ransmitter Strap just below t[...]

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    63 T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our T arget Hear t Rate Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zone will var y for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a T arget Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum hea[...]

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    64 dual action elliptical X6600DA TOT AL BODY WORKOUT ON THE X6600DA DUAL ACTION ELLIPTICAL By combining upper and lower body exercise in one machine, you get total body benefits from ever y workout. Because you’re spreading the workload over all your major muscle groups, you can workout at higher intensities without fatiguing any one particular [...]

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    66 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Our Elliptical T rainers are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however , you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause. PROBLEM: The Console does not light up. SOLUTION: 1) Check to make sure the Elliptical T rainer is turned on (switch is located near power supply). 2) [...]

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    67 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEAR T RA TE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears. SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten the electrodes. SOLUTION: T ransmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: V erify that the distance between transmitter and receiver is not b[...]

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    68 COMMON ELLIPTICAL TRAINER QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Elliptical T rainer make normal? A: Our Elliptical T rainers are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise. However , because the resistance system itself is so qu[...]

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    69 Q: What kind of routine maintenance is required? A: W e use sealed bearings throughout our Elliptical T rainers so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the Elliptical T rainer after each use. Q: Will the magnets wear out over time? A: No, we use permanent magnets that will retain [...]

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    70 LIMITED HOME USE W ARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty , which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only . Any other use of the device shall void this warranty . VISION FITNESS hereby extends the following limited warranties for the following componen[...]

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    71 LIMITED HOME USE W ARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to two years. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer and the product must be located within that[...]

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    72 LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY Up to 5 hours use per day LIGHT COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants models X6600HRC & X6600HRC DA for use in light commercial facilities including: Hotels, Resorts, Police & Fire Stations, Apar tment Complexes, Corporate Fitness Centers, Hospitals, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics,[...]

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    73 LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY (continued) Up to 5 hours use per day EXCLUSIONS AND LIMIT A TIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Frame, ECB-PLUS™ Magnetic Brake, Electronic component, or defective Part and is the sole r[...]

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    74 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM STRETCH FIRST Before using your Vision Fitness Product, it is belt to spend a few minutes during a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injur y . Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. developing your fitnes[...]

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    75 developing your fitness pr ogram THE IMPOR T ANCE OF THE W ARM UP AND COOL DOWN W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. W arm-up on your V ision Fitness Product at a slow pace. COOL DOWN Never stop exercising suddenly! A coo[...]

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    76 EXERCISE GUIDELINES Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether [...]

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    77 developing your fitness pr ogram general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity . Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity . The first is by monitoring your hear t rate, and second is by evaluating your perceived ex[...]

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    78 SAMPLE GOALS: Goal setting is a popular motivational technique. It’ s important to set goals and reward yourself when initiating a new exercise program because you’re attempting to break current patterns and form a new habit. Whether you use this technique or another , make fitness a priority in your life. Y ou can achieve the ultimate rewar[...]

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