FOR MODEL : 710E 720E ELLIPTICAL USER’S GUIDE
INTRODUCTION IN T R O D U C T I O N IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Merit Fitness elliptical! ASSEMBLY Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an Merit Fitness elliptical can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster.
INTRODUCTION I M P O R TA N T PRECAUTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Read all instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this elliptical. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.
INTRODUCTION AS S E M B LY IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! ASSEMBLY There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises.
INTRODUCTION GRIP PULSE (720E ONLY) IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONSOLE (710E SHOWN) UPPER HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR COVER ASSEMBLY MAIN FRAME LOWER HANDLEBAR CONSOLE MAST LOWER LINK ARM ASSEMBLY PIVOTING FOOT PAD FRONT STABILIZER TUBE BEFORE YOU BEGIN PEDAL ARM ROLLER WHEEL COVER PEDAL ARM COVER ELLIPTICAL OPERATION CONDITIONING GUIDELINES TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED c 5mm Allen Wrench c 1 Console c 1 Power Supply (720E) c 4mm Allen Wrench c 1 Console Mast c 2 Handlebar Covers c 13/17mm Flat Wre
INTRODUCTION AS SEMBLY S T E P 1 MAIN FRAME BOLTS (A) IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WASHERS (B) ASSEMBLY FRONT FOOT TUBE BEFORE YOU BEGIN A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1. ELLIPTICAL OPERATION B) Attach the FRONT FOOT TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A) and 2 WASHERS (B).
INTRODUCTION AS S E M B LY S T E P 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS MAIN FRAME PEDAL ARM COVER ASSEMBLY SCREW (C) BOLTS (D) REAR WHEEL TRACKS WASHERS (B) BEFORE YOU BEGIN BOLT (A) ELLIPTICAL OPERATION A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2. CONDITIONING GUIDELINES C) Attach PEDAL ARM COVERS to PEDAL ARMS using SCREWS (C). B) Attach the REAR WHEEL TRACKS to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A) and 2 WASHERS (B) from the front.
INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY S T E P 3 CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST BOOT ASSEMBLY CONSOLE MAST TOP CAP BOLT (A) SPRING WASHER (D) WASHER (B) WASHERS (B) MAIN FRAME BEFORE YOU BEGIN BOLTS (E) MAIN FRAME ELLIPTICAL OPERATION A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3. B) Slide the CONSOLE MAST BOOT over the CONSOLE MAST. Carefully pull console wires through the console mast. Attach the CONSOLE WIRES to the pre-attached routing wire. Discard wire when finished.
INTRODUCTION AS S E M B LY S T E P 4 STEPS A-E (710e only) IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS PRE-INSTALLED BOLT & WASHER STEPS F-H UPPER HANDLEBAR RESISTANCE KNOB TOP KEY HOLE BOTTOM KEY HOLE PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS ASSEMBLY PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS AND WASHERS LOWER HANDLEBAR TENSION CABLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE KNOB BRACKET NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. A) Pull TENSION CABLE out from square hole in console mast.
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY S T E P 5 720E ONLY ELLIPTICAL OPERATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN HANDLEBAR COVERS NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. CONDITIONING GUIDELINES A) (Model 720E only) Attach WIRES from mast to handlebar. DO NOT PINCH WIRES. B) Snap the front and back HANDLEBAR COVERS together onto the UPPER HANDLE BARS. Note the position of the snap tabs on the covers before snapping into position.
INTRODUCTION AS S E M B LY S T E P 6 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6 CONTENTS (720E ONLY): IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SCREW (A) 8 mm Qty: 6 FOR MODEL 720E ONLY FOOTPAD ASSEMBLY LOWER LINK ARM SCREWS (A) BEFORE YOU BEGIN A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6. B) Attach FOOTPAD to LOWER LINK ARM PLATE using 3 SCREWS (A). C) Repeat on other side.
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY S T E P 7 STEP C IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SPACER (G) BOLT (E) TEFLON WASHERS (B) ASSEMBLY LOWER HANDLEBAR NUT (C) TEFLON WASHERS (B) BEFORE YOU BEGIN LOWER LINK ARM A ) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 7. ELLIPTICAL OPERATION B) Align LOWER HANDLEBAR with LOWER LINK ARM. CAUTION: Be careful to keep the LOWER HANDLEBAR aligned with guide rail. Do not twist it to the left or right while positioning it on the LOWER LINK ARM.
INTRODUCTION AS S E M B LY S T E P 8 NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONSOLE 720E CONSOLE CONSOLE WIRES CONSOLE MAST ASSEMBLY PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS A) Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the CONSOLE wires . B) Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE. C) Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS (screws will have to be removed from the console first).
INTRODUCTION BE F O R E Y O U B E G I N IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your elliptical. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
INTRODUCTION E L L I P T I C A L OPERATION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS POWER Your elliptical is powered by a power supply. The power must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the 720E near the STABILIZER TUBE. Some ellipticals also have an on/off switch located on the back of the console. ASSEMBLY Do not operate the elliptical if the power cord or plug is damaged. If the elliptical appears to not be working properly, do not use the elliptical.
INTRODUCTION 71 0E CONS O L E D I S P L AY ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A RESET B BEFORE YOU BEGIN START / STOP ELLIPTICAL OPERATION D CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed. A) Monitor Display: Speed, Time, Pulse, Distance, and Calories. B) START/Stop: Press to start/pause/end your workout. C) RESET: Press to reset the elliptical.
INTRODUCTION 72 0 E C O N S O L E D I S P L AY A IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY E B BEFORE YOU BEGIN D C F ELLIPTICAL OPERATION CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed. A) Monitor DisplayS: Speed, Time, Pulse, Distance, Level, Calories and Program Profiles. B) START/Stop: Press to start/pause/end your workout. C) ENTER: Used to set your program. D) RESET: Press to reset the elliptical.
INTRODUCTION 72 0E CONS O L E O P E R AT I O N IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS QUICK START 1) Turn on Elliptical by pressing any key. 2) Press START button and begin exercising. 3) Program will automatically default to Manual (P1), the time will count up from 0:00, and the resistance MANUAL will default to level 1. INTERVALS ASSEMBLY 4) The resistance level can be adjusted during the workout.
INTRODUCTION HE A R T R AT E Handlebars IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the pulse handlebars, do not grip tightly. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip pulse handlebars. Make sure to clean the pulse sensors to ensure proper contact can be maintained.
INTRODUCTION PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of these warning signs of overexertion.
INTRODUCTION TIPS STRETCHING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches. ASSEMBLY 1.
INTRODUCTION TIPS THE IMPORTANCE OF A WARM-UP & COOL DOWN IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARM 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. Make sure that you warm-up on your product at a slow pace. The warm up should gradually bring your heart rate into your Target Heart Rate Zone.
INTRODUCTION W E E K LY L O G S H E ETS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WEEK # D AY WEEKLY GOAL DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS S U N D AY M O N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY ASSEMBLY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY W E E K LY T O TA L S : BEFORE YOU BEGIN WEEK # D AY WEEKLY GOAL DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS S U N D AY M O N D AY T U E S D AY ELLIPTICAL OPERATION W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY W E E K LY T O TA L S : CONDITIONING GUIDELINES W
INTRODUCTION MO N T H LY L O G S H E E TS D AY WEEKLY GOAL D ATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WE E K # COMMENTS SUND AY MON D AY TUES D AY WED N E S D AY ASSEMBLY THUR S D AY FRID AY SATU R D AY WE E K # D AY BEFORE YOU BEGIN WE E K LY T O TAL S : WEEKLY GOAL D ATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUND AY MON D AY TUES D AY ELLIPTICAL OPERATION WED N E S D AY THUR S D AY FRID AY SATU R D AY WE E K # D AY CONDITIONING GUIDELINES WE E K LY T O TAL S : WEEKLY GOAL D ATE
INTRODUCTION T R O U B L E S H O OTING Your Merit Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable and maintenance-free. However, if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS PROBLEM: The console does not light up. SOLUTION: Verify the following: ASSEMBLY • The outlet the machine is plugged into is functional. Double check that the breaker has not tripped. • The correct adapter is being used.
INTRODUCTION HEART RAT E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM: There is no heart rate reading. SOLUTION: Remove the console and verify that the heart rate cables are attached properly, making IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS sure that the cables are securely inserted into the console. Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines, large motors, etc.
INTRODUCTION CO M M O N P R O D U CT Q U E S T I O N S ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL? IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Our ellipticals are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noises.
INTRODUCTION MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the trainer after each use. HOW DO I CLEAN MY ELLIPTICAL? Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts.
INTRODUCTION L I M I T E D H O M E-USE WARRANTY WEIGHT CAPACITY = 275 Lbs IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS FRAME • 5 YEARS Merit Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for 5 years. ASSEMBLY BRAKE • 3 YEARS Merit Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the period of 3 years of the original owner.
C U S T O M ER TECH SUPPORT DO NOT RETURN TO THE RETAILER if you have any problems during assembly or if parts are missing. For fast and friendly service, please contact one of our trained customer technicians via phone, email or our website. Customer Tech Support Hotline: 1-866-998-3676 Email: comments@meritfitness.com Website: www.meritfitness.com Every employee at Merit Fitness takes pride in providing you with a high quality product.
