E55 / E95 ELLIPTICAL OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. Cardio The Cardio program is designed to increase your cardiovascular function and endurance This is exercise for your heart and lungs It will build up your heart muscle and increase blood flow and lung capacity This is achieved by incorporating a higher level of exertion with slight fluctuations in work E55 WORK E55 INCLINE E95 WORK E95 INCLINE Strength The Strength program is designed to increase muscular strength in your lower body This program will steadily increase in resistance to a high level and forces you to sustain it This is designed to strengthen and tone your legs and glutes muscles of the butt E55 WORK E55 INCLINE E95 WORK E95 INCLINE2. Interval The Interval program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by periods of low intensity This program increases your endurance by depleting your oxygen level followed by periods of recovery to replenish oxygen Your cardiovascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently this way This program also forces your body to become more efficient due to spikes in heart rate between recovery periods This aids in heart rate recovery from intense activities E55 WORK E55 INCLINE E95 WORK E95 INCLINE E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 18 PROGRAMMING PRESET BUTTONS Press the desired program button then press the Enter key The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may adjust the weight setting using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the age number using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys then press Enter to continue Next is Time You may adjust the Time and press Enter to continue Now you are asked to adj
3. Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment whether it is in a gym or at home are not accurate and tend to vary widely They are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout The only way to measure your calorie burn accurately as in a clinical setting connected to a host of machines This is because every person is different and burns calories at a different rate ENTERING A PROGRAM AND CHANGING SETTINGS Press each program button to scroll through the program selections The profile for each program will be displayed in the dot matrix window Both models will show the incline profile also when the Display key is pressed Press the Enter key to select a program and begin customizing the settings If you want to workout without entering new settings then just press the Start key This will bypass the programming of data and take you directly to the start of your workout If you want to change the personal settings then just follow the instructions in the message window If you start a program without changing the settings the default settings will be used Note Age and Weight default settings will change when you enter a new number So the last Age and Weight entered will be saved as the new default settings If you enter Age and Weight the first time you use the Elliptical you will not have to enter it every time you work out unless either Age or Weight has changed or someone else enters a different Age and Wei
4. no gain is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising comfortably A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors With the proper use of a heart rate monitor many people find that their usual choice of exercise intensity was either too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range To determine the benefit range in which you wish to train you must first determine your Maximum Heart Rate This can be accomplished by using the following formula 220 minus your age This will give you the Maximum Heart Rate MHR for someone of your age To determine the effective heart rate range for specific goals you simply calculate a percentage your MHR Your Heart rate training zone is 50 to 90 of your maximum heart rate 60 of your MHR is the zone that burns fat while 80 is for strengthening the cardio vascular system This 60 to 80 is the zone to stay in for maximum benefit 190 TARGET HEART RATE TRAINING CHART For someone who is 40 years old their 100 target heart rate zone is calculated we tinny 160 Er 220 40 180 maximum heart rate bang 180 x 6 108 beats per minute 60 of maximum k 180 X 8 144 beats per minute 18 80 of maximum 0 3 E a 2 5 a 2 o k 2 E a a So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 108 to 144 beats per minute Werdau rca A
5. Washer 2 pcs 170 5 16 x 20 x 1 5T Flat Washer 4 pcs 181 3 8 x 23 x 2T Curved Washer 2 pcs 180 3 8 x 2T Split Washer 2 pcs 141 M5 x 10mm Phillips Screw 4 pcs 157 3 8 x 7T Nylon Nut 2 pcs 182 5 16 x 1 5T Split Washer 4 pcs 183 5 16 Star Washer 4 pcs 132 3 8 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs 135 5 16 x 2 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 4 pcs 133 3 8 x 1 1 2 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs 125 3 8 x 2 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 1 pcs 175 25mm Wave Washer 2 pcs 165 3 8 x 30mm Flat Washer 2 pcs 142 3 5 x 12mm Sheet Metal Screw 8 pcs 132 3 8 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL CONNECTING ARM See Page 12 for Illustration 1 Untie the wire holding the Sleeve Spacer 23 in place on the rod end bearings located on the ends of the connecting arms 8 amp 9 Align the hole in the rod ends with the hole in the brackets of the left and right Handle Bar 10 amp 11 The rod end should be on the inside of the Handle Bar bracket Secure both sides with a Hex Head Bolt 134 Flat Washer 170 and Nylon Nut 159 by using Wrench 184 and Wrench 187 PLASTIC PARTS See Page 12 for Illustration 1 Match up the console covers E55 94 amp 95 E95 196 amp 197 and secure with three Phillips head screws 139 and two Sheet Metal Screws 142 using the short Phillips head screw driver 185 Tighten the Sheet metal screws 1st Match up the Connecting A
6. and polyurethane wheels are also a source of noise Noise from build up on the rails can cause a thumping sound that you would swear is coming from inside the main body of the machine because noise travels and is amplified in the tubing of the frame Clean the rails and wheels with a lint free cloth and rubbing alcohol Stubborn build up can be removed with your thumbnail or a non metallic scraper like the back edge of a plastic knife After cleaning apply a small amount of lubricant on the rails with your fingers or a lint free cloth You only need a thin coat of lubrication wipe off any excess 3 If squeaks or other noises persist check that the unit is properly leveled before calling the service department 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 the beeping of the speaker when a key is pressed for example To enter the Maintenance menu may be called Engineer ing mode depending on version press and hold down the Start Stop and Enter keys Keep holding the keys down for about 5 seconds and the message window will display Engineering mode Press the Enter button to access the menu below Press the Level up and down keys to navigate the menu A Key Test Will allow you to test all the keys to make sure they are functioning B Display Test Tests all the display functions C Functions P
7. the fourth bolt which is pre installed firmly These bolts should be tightened as much as you possibly can This is the main joint of the unit If not tightened sufficiently this could lead to noise and instability issues Plug all of the connectors into the back of the console Computer Cable 50 two Hand pulse Cables 56 Resistance switch wire 59 and Incline switch wire 61 Secure the Console 45 on the console mounting plate with four Phillips Head Screws 141 HANDLEBAR See Page 10 for Illustration 1 Install two Wave Washers 175 onto the Left and Right sides of the Handle Bar axle Slide the Left 10 and Right 11 Handle Bars onto the appropriate side of the axle The handlebars have a small sticker on them indicating L left and R right Make sure the handlebars are facing the correct direction see illustration Install two Flat Washers 165 onto the two Hex Head Bolts 132 and install and tighten in the threaded holes in the ends of the axle Connect the two wires Left 60 to 61 amp Right 59 to 61 on the L amp R sides together and store the excess wire including plastic connectors back inside the console mast Place the rubber grommets 75 over the wire and snap it into the hole in the console mast Install the Handle Bar Covers 105 to 106 and 107 to 108 over the Console Mast axle connections and secure with the eight Sheet Metal Screws 142 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 8 164 3 8 x 19x 1 5T Flat
8. E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 10 170 5 16 x 20 x 1 5T Flat Washer 2 pcs 159 5 16 x 7T Nylon Nut 2 pcs 134 5 16 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs 142 3 5 x 12mm Sheet Metal Screw 8 pcs 139 M5 x 15mm Phillips Head Screw 24 pcs 145 M6 x 10mm Phillips Head Screw 4 pcs E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 12 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL ELLIPTICAL FEATURES ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS amp CORRECTLY ALIGNED ORTHOPEDIC FOOT PADS Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert SOLE engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design No other elliptical at any price offers these unique features The history of elliptical use over the past few years tells us that many users suffer from numb toes while working out on elliptical trainers Many other users complain of ankle Achilles tendon knee and or hip pain While researching a solution to these common problems SOLE engineers consulted Richard DeKok P T M T C of St Bernard s Industrial Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro Arkansas Together we identified the inherent problem in elliptical designs and developed solutions to solve the problems What we found is that when you use an elliptical you tend to push outward during the power stroke and not just straight back This causes stress 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 t
9. ET A serious shock or fire hazard may result along with computer malfunctions See Grounding Instructions page 4 E Do not operate elliptical on deeply padded plush or shag carpet Damage to both carpet and elliptical may result M Keep children away from the elliptical There are obvious pinch points and other caution areas that can cause harm M Keep hands away from all moving parts M Never operate the elliptical if it has a damaged cord or plug If the elliptical is not working properly call your dealer M Keep the cord away from heated surfaces M Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Sparks from the motor may ignite a highly gaseous environment M Never drop or insert any object into any openings E Do not use outdoors E To disconnect turn all controls to the off position remove tether cord then remove the plug from the outlet M Do not attempt to use your elliptical for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended M The hand pulse sensors are not medical devices Various factors including the user s move ment may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general E Wear proper shoes High heels dress shoes sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your elliptical Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TH
10. INK SAFETY E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 2 IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power If voltage varies by ten percent 10 or more the performance of your elliptical may be affected Such conditions are not covered under your warranty If you suspect the voltage is low contact your local power company or a licensed electrician for proper testing NEVER expose this elliptical to rain or moisture This product is NOT designed for use outdoors near a pool or spa or in any other high humidity environment The operating temperature specification is 40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is 95 non condensing no water drops forming on surfaces GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded If the elliptical should malfunction or breakdown ground ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current reducing the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet
11. Ss CO te FITNESS PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Important Electrical Information 3 Important Operation Instructions 4 Transport Instructions 4 E55 Assembly Instructions 7 E95 Assembly Instructions 14 Elliptical Features 19 Operation of Your New Elliptical 20 Programmable Features 23 Using Heart Rate Monitor 28 General Maintenance 30 Manufacturer s Limited Warranty 31 ATTENTION THIS ELLIPTICAL IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY AND IS WARRANTED FOR THE APPLICATION ANY OTHER APPLICATION VOIDS THIS WARRANTY IN ITS ENTIRETY Ss Cte FITNESS CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL AND WELCOME TO THE SOLE FAMILY Thank you for your purchase of this quality elliptical trainer from SOLE Your new elliptical has been manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available SOLE will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come If you have any questions about your new product or questions about the warranty contact SOLE Fitness at 1 866 780 SOLE 7653 If you have a technical problem with your new elliptical contact SOLE technical service at 866 MYSOLE1 697 6531 Please take a moment at this time to record below the name of the
12. ally be displaying the elapsed Time Program Name and Distance in miles Each time the Display Button located left of the display is pressed the next set of information will appear The next set of information displayed will be Speed in mph RPM pedaling speed and Watts indication of work level A reading of 100 watts means you are doing enough work to light a 100 watt light bulb The third set of information displayed is Calories Level work level from 1 20 and Pulse heart rate in beats per minute Pressing the Display Button one more time will set the display the Incline Level then scan mode where the displayed information will change every 4 seconds The Elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system Simply grasping the Contact Heart Rate Sensors on the stationary handle bars or wearing the chest strap transmitter will start the heart see Heart Rate Programs Icon blinking this may take a few seconds The Pulse Window will display your heart rate in beats per minute and the HR bar graph will show your current in relation to projected heart rate maximum The chest strap is a more accurate and reliable method of heart rate reading The hand pulse sensors are subject to false readings depending on user physiology and workout habits including how one grips the sensors or how sweaty their hands are 15 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL The Stopbutton actually has several functions Pressing the Stopkey once during a program will Paus
13. d Bolts 133 with two Flat Washers 164 and two Nylon Nuts 157 From the top install four Hex Head Bolts 135 four Split Washers 182 four Flat Washers 170 and four Star Washers 183 and tighten with the Wrenches provided 184 amp 187 Connect the three Incline Motor Power lines by matching the Red White and Black color codes of the wires 48 and the 3 pin position Sensor Connector 49 Locate the Console Mast 12 and Console Mast Cover 96 and slide the Cover onto the Mast as far as it will go Make sure the Console Mast Cover is facing the correct way At the top opening of the Main Frame of the elliptical is a Computer Cable 50 Secure the free end of the twist tie that exits thebottom of the console mast 12 to this cable Pull the opposite end of this twist tie up through the console mast 12 until the cable exits the top Install the Console Mast 12 into the receiving bracket on the top of the Main Frame 1 Pull slightly on the computer cable at the top of the mast while installing This will ensure the cable does not get pinched and shorted during console mast assembly Put one Split Washer 180 onto the Long Hex Head Bolt 125 and install through the left side of the receiving bracket into the Console Mast 12 Put the two Curved Washers 181 onto the two Short Hex Head Bolts 132 and install through the front of the console mast Using Wrench 184 tighten the 132 bolts first then the 125 bolt and lastly
14. dealer their telephone number and the date of purchase for easy contact in the future We appreciate your confidence in SOLE 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 SOLE Fitness Name of Dealer Telephone Number of Dealer Purchase Date PRODUCT REGISTRATION RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER gt Please record the Serial Number of this fitness product ti in the space provided below m UN REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE OO M The self addressed product registration card must be completed in full and returned to SOLE You can also go to www soleellipticals com under the support tab to register online E55_E95_20100715 1 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all instructions before using this appliance DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your SOLE elliptical from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning and or service work WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons install the elliptical on a flat level surface with access to a 110 volt 15 amp grounded outlet with only the elliptical plugged into the circuit DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT IS A 14AWG OR BETTER WITH ONLY ONE OUTLET ON THE END DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISABLE THE GROUNDED PLUG BY USING IMPROPER ADAPTERS OR IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE CORD S
15. e displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start up display 17 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL PRESET PROGRAMS The Elliptical has five different programs that have been designed for a variety of workouts These five programs have factory preset work level profiles for achieving different goals Hill The Hill program simulates going up and down a hill The resistance in the pedals will steadily increase and then decrease during the program E55 WORK E55 INCLINE E95 WORK E95 INCLINE Fat Burn The Fat Burn program is designed as the name implies to maximize the burning of fat There are many schools of thought on the best way to burn fat but most experts agree that a lower 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 E55 WORK E55 INCLINE E95 WORK E95 INCLINE
16. e the program for 5 minutes If you need to get a drink answer the phone or any of the many things that could interrupt your workout this is a great feature To resume your workout during Pause just press the Start key If the Stopbutton is pressed twice during a workout the program will end and a Workout Summary is displayed If the Stop Reset key is held down for 3 seconds the console will perform a complete Reset During data entry for a program the Stop Reset key performs a Previous Screen function This allows you to go back one step in the programming each time you press the Stopkey There is an Audio In Jack FJ on the front of the console and built in speakers You may plug any low level audio source signal into this port Audio sources include MP3 iPod portable radio CD player or even a TV or computer audio signal There is also a Headphone Jack N for private listening PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit your needs Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct You will be asked for your Age and Weight Entering your Age is necessary during the Heart Rate control program to ensure the correct settings are entered in the program entering your Weight aides in calculating a more correct Calorie reading Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count we do want to be as close as possible A message about Calories
17. es include providing new or remanufactured parts at SOLE s option and technical support to our independent dealers and servicing organizations In the absence of a dealer or service organization these warranties will be administered by SOLE directly to a consumer The warranty period applies to the following components E55 E95 Labor 2 Years Labor 2 Years Frame Weldments Lifetime Frame Weldments Lifetime Brake Lifetime Brake Lifetime Cosmetic Items 90 Days Cosmetic Items 90 Days All Other Components 5 Years All Other Components 5 Years Cosmetic items including but not limited to the following grips console overlays and labels decals NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below 1 The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to the address listed on the card within 10 days of the original purchase to validate the manufacturer s limited warranty 2 Proper use of the elliptical in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual 3 Proper installation in accordance with instructions provided with the elliptical and with all local electric codes 4 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 5 Expenses for making the elliptical accessible for servicing including any item that was not
18. ge of User 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 MHR you can decide upon which goal you would like to pursue The two most popular reasons for or goals of exercise are cardiovascular fitness training for the heart and lungs and weight control The black columns on the chart above represent the MHR for a person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column The training heart rate for either cardiovascular fitness or weight loss is represented by two different lines that cut diagonally through the chart A definition of the lines goal is in the bottom left hand corner of the chart If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss it can be achieved by training at 80 or 60 respectively of your MHR on a schedule approved by your physician Consult your physician before participating in any exercise program With all SOLE Heart Rate Control elliptical machines you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate Control program This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls resistance at the pedals E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 20 RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages There are more variables inv
19. ght E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 16 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES MANUAL PROGRAM The Manual program works as the name implies manually This means that you control the workload yourself and not the computer 1 2 Press the Manual program button then press the Enter key The Message window will ask you to enter your Age You may adjust the age setting using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust your weight setting using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys then press Enter to continue Next is the Time You may adjust the length of Time by pressing the Up or Down Ramp or Level keys then press Enter to continue Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Stop key to go back one level of the programming screen Once the program starts the elliptical will be set to level one This is the easiest level and it is a good idea to stay at level one for a while to warm up If you want to increase the work load at any time press the Level Up key the Level Down key will decrease the workload During the Manual program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the Display key When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout The summary will b
20. he antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive If there is an outside noise source turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de tune the interference 7 Another Individual wearing a transmitter within 3 of your machine s console UP w N If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 22 HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM OPERATION Both programs operate the same the only difference is that HR1 is set to 60 and HR2 is set to 80 of the maximum heart rate They both are programmed the same way To start an HRC program follow the instructions below or just select the HR1 or HR2 program then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 Press the HR1 or HR2 key then press the Enter key 2 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 screen 3 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 your Target Heart Rate This is the heart rate level you will strive to reach and maintain during the program Adjust the level and then press Enter 6 Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by press
21. he ball of their foot during the elliptical motion Our solutions were simple but effective EM 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 alignment This puts the users joints back into a neutral alignment This eases the over stressing of the ankles knees and hips M The second solution was to make the foot pedal adjustable to the user s style of pedaling the elliptical We achieved this by adding an adjustment that allows the angle of the footpad to be changed Because everybody is different and there are as many styles to pedal an elliptical as there are people we found there is no one angle that fits every user Some users would be up on the balls of their feet resulting in numb toes so we decided to let the user adjust the back of the foot pad upward to support the heel taking the pressure off of the nerves in the balls of the feet and the Achilles tendon The result was no more numb toes Some users are uncomfortable at this angle so we added the ability to adjust the foot pads anywhere from 0 10 degrees to find one that feels best for you EM To adjust the three footpad angle settings turn the red knob located under each footpad clockwise to increase the angle or counterclockwise to decrease the angle RAMP INCLINE ADJUSTMENT Both the E55 amp E95 have a ramp incline feature that will further increase the variety of you
22. ignal The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close enough to the console to maintain good strong reliable readings Wearing the transmitter immediately against bare skin assures you of proper operation If you wish you may wear the transmitter over a shirt To do so moisten the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon Note The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user s heart Additionally it automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity Although the transmitter is water resistant moisture can have the effect of creating false signals so you should take precautions to completely dry the transmitter after use to prolong battery life estimated transmitter battery life is 2500 hours The replacement battery is Panasonic CR2032 ERRATIC OPERATION Caution Do not use this elliptical for Heart Rate Control unless a steady solid Actual Heart Rate value is being displayed High wild random numbers being displayed indicate a problem Areas to look for interference which may cause erratic heart rate Microwave ovens TV s small appliances etc Fluorescent lights Some household security systems Perimeter fence for a pet Some people have problems with the transmitter picking up a signal from their skin If you have problems try wearing the transmitter upside down Normally the transmitter will be oriented so the SOLE logo is right side up 6 T
23. ill show up in your RPE and you will train at the proper level for that day 21 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL USING HEART RATE TRANSMITTER How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter 1 Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts 2 Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable 3 Position the transmitter with the SOLE logo centered in the middle of your body facing away from your chest some people must position the transmitter slightly left of center Attach the final end of the elastic strap by inserting the round end and using the locking parts secure the transmitter and strap around your chest 4 Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles 5 Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals However plain water can also be used to pre wet the electrodes 2 ribbed oval areas on the reverse side of the belt and both sides of the transmitter It s also recommended that you wear the transmitter strap a few minutes before your work out Some users because of body chemistry have a more difficult time in achieving a strong steady signal at the beginning After warming up this problem lessens As noted wearing clothing over the transmitter strap doesn t affect performance 6 Your workout must be within range distance between transmitter receiver to achieve a strong steady s
24. ing the Start key You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Enter key NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen 7 Ifyou want to increase or decrease the workload at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will allow you to change your target heart rate at any time dur ing the program 8 During the HR1 or HR2 programs you will be able to scroll through the data in the mes sage window by pressing the adjacent Display key 9 When the program ends you may press Start to begin the same program again or Stop to exit the program or you can save the program you just completed as a Custom User Program by pressing a User key and following the instructions in the message window 23 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout 2 Ifa squeak thump clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most likely one of two reasons The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly All bolts that were installed during assembly need to be tightened as much as possible It may be necessary to use a larger wrench than the one provided if you cannot tighten the bolts sufficiently cannot stress this point enough 90 of calls to the service department for noise issues can be traced to loose hardware or the rear rails being dirty Il Dirt build up on the rear rails
25. installed by a qualified electrician This product is for use on a nominal 110 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown below if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet shown below can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw Adapte r Grounded Outlet L gt Tab of Metal Screw Grounding Screw Grounding Pin Grounded Outlet Box 3 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL IMPORTANT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS NEVER operate this elliptical without reading and completely understanding the results of any operational change you request from the computer E Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur immediately Set your desired speed on the computer console and release the adjustment key The computer will obey the command gradually M NEVER use your elliptical during an electrical storm Surges may occur in your household power supply that could damage elliptical components Unplug the elliptical during an elec trical storm as a precaution M Use caution while partici
26. l for the first segment of the workout When you finish adjusting the first segment or if you don t want to change then press Enter to continue to the next segment The next segment will show the same level as the previously adjusted segment Repeat the same process as the last segment then press Enter Continue this process until all twenty segments have been set Now the first column will be blinking again and you are asked to adjust the Incline level for the first segment of the workout Follow the same procedure for building the Incline profile as you did for the resistance profile The message window will then tell you to start to begin and save the program or Enter to modify the program Pressing Stop will exit to the start up screen If you want to increase or decrease the workload at any time during the program press the Ramp or Level Up or Down key This will only affect the Ramp or Level for the present column in the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level During the User 1 or User 2 program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the Display key When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start up display 19 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL HEART RATE PROGRAMS Before we get started a word about Heart Rate The old motto no pain
27. lly power up These models are connected directly to 115 VAC and there is a power switch located where the line cord plugs into the unit on the left side near the front See page 5 for location When it is first powered on the console will perform an internal self test During this time all the lights will turn on When the lights go off the Message window will show a software version i e VER 1 0 and the Calorie window will display an odometer reading The odometer reading displays how many virtual miles the elliptical has gone The Time window displays how many hours the elliptical has been used The odometer and time will remain displayed for only a few seconds then the console will go to the startup display The dot matrix display will be scrolling through the different workout pro files and the Message window will be scrolling the start up message You may now begin to use the console CONSOLE OPERATION QUICK START This is the quickest way to start a workout After the console lll RZA powers up you just press the Start key to begin this will o pm initiate the Quick Start mode In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload and the resistance and incline may be adjusted manually by pressing the Ramp and Level Up or Down buttons The dot matrix display will be showing a track with a blinking dot indicating your progress as it travels around the track o E A BASIC INFORMATION The Message Window will initi
28. olved in how hard you should workout than just heart rate Your stress level physical health emotional health temperature humidity the time of day the last time you ate and what you ate all contribute to the intensity at which you should workout If you listen to your body it will tell you all of these things The rate of perceived exertion RPE also know as the Borg scale was developed by Swedish physiologist G A V Borg This scale rates exercise intensity from 6 to 20 depending upon how you feel or the perception of your effort The scale is as follows Rating Perception 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 120 beats per minute Your RPE will vary depending up the factors discussed earlier That is the major benefit of this type of training If your body is strong and rested you will feel strong and your pace will feel easier When your body is in this condition you are able to train harder and the RPE will support this If you are feeling tired and sluggish it is because your body needs a break In this condition your pace will feel harder Again this w
29. on of inputing a username In the message window the letter A will be blinking Use the Up and Down Ramp or Level buttons to select the appropriate first letter of your name pressing the Up button will switch to the letter B pressing the Down button will switch to letter Z Press Enter when the desired letter is displayed Repeat this process until all of the characters of your name have been pro grammed maximum 7 characters When finished press Stop If there is a program already stored in User when you press the key you will have an option to run the program as it is or delete the program and build a new one At the welcome message screen when pressing Start or Enter you will be prompted Run Program Use the Up Down arrows to select Yes or No If you select No you will then be asked if you want to delete the currently saved program It is necessary to delete the current program if you want to build a new one The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your weight using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the age number using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys then press Enter to continue Next is Time You may adjust the Time using the Ramp or Level Up and Down keys and press Enter to continue Now the first column will be blinking and you are asked to adjust the leve
30. part of the elliptical at the time it was shipped from the factory 6 Damages to the elliptical finish during shipping installation or following installation 7 Routine maintenance of this unit as specified in this manual EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL COLLATERAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Note Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service call reimbursement to the consumer Service call reimbursement to the dealer that does not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material for units that are beyond the warranty period for units that are beyond the service call reimbursement period for elliptical not requiring component replacement or elliptical not in ordinary household use 3 Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized SOLE service companies use of parts other than original SOLE parts or external causes such as corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic alterations 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 Prod
31. pating in other activities while walking on your elliptical such as watching television reading etc These distractions may cause you to lose balance or stray from walking in the center of the belt which may result in serious injury M Always hold on to a handrail or hand bar while making control changes incline speed etc EM Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys They are precision set to function properly with little finger pressure Pushing harder is not going to make the unit go faster or slower If you feel the buttons are not functioning properly with normal pressure contact your SOLE dealer POWER CONNECTOR FRONT LEFT SIDE OF UNIT TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS The elliptical is equippped with two transport wheels which are engaged when the rear of the elliptical is lifted E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 4 a hata PACK CHECKLIST 164 3 8 x 19x 1 5T 170 5 16 x 20 x 1 5T 181 3 8 x 23 x 2T Flat Washer 2 pcs Flat Washer 4 pcs Curved Washer 2 pcs O we j 180 3 8 x 2T 141 M5 x 10mm 157 3 8 x 7T Split Washer 1 pc Phillips Head Screw 4 pcs Nylon Nut 2 pcs O lt o EM 182 5 16 x 1 5T 183 5 16 Split Washer 4 pcs Star Washer 4 pcs 132 3 8 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs BOO 135 5 16 x 2 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 4 pcs W mi a 1 1 2 ead Bolt 2 pcs BO E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 175 25mm 165 3 8 x 30mm 75 Grommet Wave Washer 4 pcs Fla
32. r workouts When the incline is at its lowest position you get a normal elliptical workout As the incline increases you will feel your knees rise higher with each step which means you are involving more muscle fibers due to the increased range of motion The E55 and E95 have a computer controlled power incline The power incline is controlled by buttons on the console and swing arms and will automatically adjust via the incline motor during the built in workout program 5 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL OPERATION OF YOUR ELLIPTICAL GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL COOLING FAN SPEAKER E55 CONSOLE DATA DISPLAY DOT MATRIX Program Profiles PROGRAM BUTTONS Manual Hill Fat Burn Strength Interval 2 User 2HRC MESSAGE WINDOW Time Program Name Distance RPM Watts Calories Laps Level Incline amp Pulse DISPLAY i AN POWER SWITCH CONTROL KEYS HEADPHONE JACK AUDIO IN JACK MP3 CD OR SMARTPHONE DATA WINDOWS Pulse Time Distance Calories DOT MATRIX DISPLAY Program Profiles E95 CONSOLE PROGRAM BUTTONS Manual Hill Fat Burn Strength Interval ili SAB ABER ABE BG un MESSAGE WINDOW 2 User 2HRC Program Name RPM Watts Laps amp Incline DISPLAY VIEW CONTROL KETS FAN POWER SWITCH MP3 CD OR SMARTPHONE HEADPHONE JACK E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 14 POWER UP When power is connected to the Elliptical the console will automatica
33. ress Enter to access settings use Level Up Down keys to scroll Sleep Mode Turn on to have the console power down automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity Il Pause Mode Turned on to allow 5 minutes of pause turn off to have console pause in definitely Ill ODO Reset Resets the odometer IV Units Choose from English or Metric display readings V Beep Turn on or off the beep sound when a key is pressed VI Motor Test Continually runs the tensioning gear motor VII Exit D Security Allows you to lock the keypad so no unauthorized use of the machine is allowed When the child lock is enabled the console will not allow the keypad to operate unless you press and hold the Start and Enter buttons for 3 seconds to unlock the console E Factory Settings Acces only allowed by manufacturing Incline Calibration If there is a problem with the incline try running the calibration Press the Ramp Up key and the Start key at the same time Hold them down for 5 seconds and the Incline calibration will start and run automatically If the problem persists contact Sole service department E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 24 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY ELLIPTICAL WARRANTY Effective January 1 2008 SOLE warrants all its elliptical parts for a period of time listed below from the date of retail sale as determined by sale receipt or in the absence of a sales receipt eighteen 18 months from the original factory shipping date SOLE s responsibiliti
34. rm Covers 111 amp 112 inner covers and 109 amp 110 outer covers Install the inner covers onto the Left and Right Connecting Arms 8 amp 9 and secure each side with two Phillips Head Screws 139 and two Sheet Metal Screws 142 by using the Short Phillips Head Screw Driver 185 Install the outer covers onto the left and right handlebars 10 amp 11 and secure each side with two Phillips Head Screws 139 and two Self Tapping Screws 142 Make sure the outer covers are positioned in relation to the arrow on each sticker Install Sliding Wheel Covers 104 on each side and secure with four Phillips Head Screws 139 Install the two Stabilizer Covers 117 amp 118 on the middle stabilizer bar with two Phillips Head Screws 139 Install the Front Stabilizer Cover 103 on the front stabilizer with two Phillips Head Screws 139 Install the two incline Cover brackets 24 with the hole for mounting the plastic cover on the bent tab facing rearward and secure them on the Incline Rail Assembly 2 with four Phillips Head Screws 145 Install the Rear incline bar cover 115 on the rail base with two Screws 139 Install the Rear Stabilizer Cover 116 on the Rear Stabilizer with four Phillips Head Screws 139 This step to be performed after the elliptical power is plugged in Run the incline to position 8 and install the incline Rail front cover 113 up against the middle stabilizertube with four Phillips Head Screws 139
35. t 866 MYSOLE1 697 6531 4 If no local service is available SOLE will repair or replace the parts at SOLE s option within the warranty period at no charge for parts All transportation costs both to our factory and upon return to the owner are the responsibility of the owner The owner is responsible for adequate packaging upon return to SOLE SOLE is not responsible for damages that occur during shipping Make all freight damage claims with the appropriate freight carrier DO NOT SHIP ANY UNIT TO OUR FACTORY WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER All units arriving with out a return authorization number will be refused 5 For any further information or to contact our service department by mail send your correspondence to SOLE Fitness P O Box 2037 Jonesboro AR 72402 2037 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by SOLE 25 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 26
36. t Washer 2 pcs 2 pcs mo oo 142 3 5 x 12mm 132 3 8 x 3 4 Sheet Metal Screw 8 pcs Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs i A Fn 170 5 16 x 20 x 1 5T 159 5 16 x 7T 134 5 16 x 1 1 4 Flat Washer 2 pcs Nylon Nut 2 pcs Hex Head Bolt 2 pcs O NNN 142 3 5 x 12mm 139 M5 x 15mm 145 M6 x 10mm Sheet Metal Screw 10 pcs Phillips Head Screw 29 pcs Phillips Head Screw 4 pcs 24 Bracket 2 pcs E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL 6 U 186 Phillips Head Screwdriver 185 Short Phillips Head Screwdriver U Q S 187 12 14mm Wrench 184 13 14mm Wrench E55 95 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PRE ASSEMBLY Using a razor knife Box Cutter cut the outside bottom edge of box along the dotted Line Lift Box over the unit and unpack 2 Carefully remove all parts from carton and inspect for any damage or missing parts If damaged parts are found or parts are missing contact your dealer immediately 3 Locate the hardware package Remove the tools first Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion The numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis are the item number from the assembly drawing for reference 7 E55 E95 ELLIPTICAL INCLINE RAIL amp CONSOLE MAST See Page 10 for Illustration 1 Install the Incline Rail Assembly 2 into the U channel bracket of the Main Frame 1 Secure with the six bolts amp associated hardware as follows From the sides install two Hex Hea
37. ucts that do not have a warranty registration card on file at SOLE SOLE reserves the right to request proof of purchase if no warranty record exists for the product 7 THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 8 Product use in any environment other than a residential setting 9 Warranties outside of North America may vary Please contact your local dealer for details SERVICE Keep your bill of sale Twelve 12 months from the date on the bill of sale or eighteen 18 months from the date of factory shipping as determined by the serial number establishes the labor warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by following these steps in order 1 Contact your selling authorized SOLE dealer OR 2 Submit all service requests including serial number contact information and a brief description of the problem online at www soletreadmills com technical php p service 3 If you have any questions about your new product or questions about the warranty contact SOLE Fitness at 1 866 780 SOLE 7653 If you have a technical problem with your new elliptical contact SOLE technical service a
38. ust the Max Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program the highest colored segment box of the program profile Adjust the level and then press Enter You can now choose to turn off the incline profile for this program If you choose to turn off incline you can still control the incline manually during your workout but the automated incline changes will be off Press the Enter key when you are finished selecting Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Stop key to go back one level or screen If you want to increase or decrease the resistance or incline at any time during the program press the Ramp or Level Up or Down keys During the program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the Display key When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start up display CUSTOM USER DEFINED PROGRAMS The customizable User programs allow you to build and save your own workout You can build your own custom program by following the instructions below 1 10 11 Select the User program U1 or U2 then press Enter If you have already saved a program to either U1 or U2 it will be displayed and you are ready to begin If not you will have the opti
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