Assembly and Operation
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1. Gravity Strider Assembly amp User Manual Please ensure that you read this manual carefully before attempting to assemble or use your new product and retain for future use Contents Section Page General Information 4 Before you start 5 Safety 6 Exercise Information 7 Assembly and Operation 12 General Information Quality Guarantee This exercise product has been designed and This product is guaranteed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY for manufactured to comply with the latest BS EN 13219 period of 1 YEAR from the original certified date of British and European Safety Standards purchase During this period we have the right to a Provide parts for the purchaser to effect repair Questions b Repair the product returned to our warehouse Should you encounter any difficulty with the assembly at the purchaser s cost operation or use of your exercise product or if you think that you may have parts missing please DO NOT This guarantee does not cover wear and tear on return it to your retailer but contact CUSTOMER upholstery or consumables SUPPORT by either of the following means This guarantee does not cover abuse defects caused by storage or use outside those intended Customer Support If you need to advise us of a defect with your product and in order for us to service any requirement for replacement parts or repairs we may ask for proof Fax2. A successful exercise programme consists of three parts Warm Up Aerobic Exercise and Down Never start a training session without warming up Never finish one without cooling down correctly Perform between five and ten minutes of stretching before starting your workout to prevent muscle strains pulls and cramps Aerobic Exercise Session Those new to exercise should exercise no more than every other day to start with As your fitness level increases increase this to 2 in every 3 days When you are comfortable with your routine exercise for 6 days per week Always take at least one day off per week Exercising in your Target Zone To ensure that your heart is working in its exercise target zone you need to be able to take your pulse If you do not have a pulse monitor either from the product you are using or a proprietary independent unit you will need to locate the pulse in your carotid artery This is situated in the side of the neck and can be felt by using the index and middle fingers Simply count the number of beats you feel in 10 seconds and then multiply by six to get your pulse rate This should be taken before you start to exercise for easy reference People who have a greater aerobic fitness have a lower resting pulse level and will also be able to exercise with a higher pulse level Target Zone To determine your target zone see the chart opposite If you are new to exercise and by definition unfit refe
3. Dual Action Handle holes are capped by the End Caps 45 when not in use Caution 21 2021 22 15 RIGHT SIDE SHOWN TRAINING PROGRAMME IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION As with most other exercise equipment there is a learning curve associated with using the Gravity Strider When you first start to exercise we recommend that you do NOT fit the Removable Dual action Handles You must use the Handles in Fixed mode for support and security Do NOT use the Removable Dual action Handles alone Once you have become Familiar with the type of exercise and the balance required to perform the exercises safely you may progress to using the Removable Dual action Handles in full Dual Action mode Fixed mode Handles Handles in Dual Action mode SAFE EXERCISING WITH YOUR GRAVITY STRIDER In order for the exercises carried out on your Gravity Strider to be safe and fully effective it is impor tant that you regularly check the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 15 both before and during use You may find that during prolonged use the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 15 start to release their resistance and this will be felt by the Footplate Arms 35 36 and 1 becoming easier to use If this happens please correctly re tighten the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 15 ensuring that the Knobs 15 Thrust Bearings 20 Thrust Bearing Shims 21 and Rubber Washers 22 are fitted correctly Please refer to the diagram opposite for the co
4. Metre of free space in all directions around your product while you are exercising Regularly check to see that all nuts bolts and fittings are securely tightened Periodically checking all moving parts for obvious signs of wear or damage Clean only with a damp cloth do not use solvent cleaners If you are in any doubt do not use your product but contact CUSTOMER SUPPORT by any of the means listed on the opposite page Before use always ensure that your product is positioned on a Solid flat surface If necessary use a rubber mat underneath to reduce the possibility of slipping in use Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear such as training shoes when exercising Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught or trapped during exercise Storage and Use Your product is intended for use in clean dry conditions You should avoid storage in excessively cold or damp places as this may lead to corrosion and other related problems that are outside our control Weight Limit Your product is suitable for users weighing 264LBS 18 8 Stones 120KG or less Conformity This product conforms to BS EN 957 PART 1 Class HOME USE Class It is NOT suitable for therapeutic purposes Gravity Strider Exercising Information Beginning How you begin to exercise will vary from person to person If you have not exercised for a long period of time have been inactive for a whi
5. Page 14 Gravity Strider Assembly and Operation MAKE YOUR WORKOUT MORE CHALLENGING Once you feel comfortable exercising using the Fixed Safety Handles you may choose to exercise in the dual action mode This action provides you with both an upper and lower body workout Change the Handles Fixed to Dual Action Position and continue to walk using the same motion as above Stand up Straight and do not lean forward Begin walking at a slow comfortable pace alternating from one foot to the other while swinging your arms It will take some practice and coordination so don t get discouraged By leaning forward into your exercise you will increase the amount of work done by your lower body By leaning back you will increase the exercising of your upper body Exercising using the Removable Dual Action Handles Gravity Strider Page 15 Assembly and Operation A D I Support c o Unit 8 Riparian Way The Crossings Cross Hills West Yorkshire BD20 7BW Item 30 Qty 12 Carefully unpack each component checking against the parts list that you have all the necessary parts to complete the assembly of your product PLEASE NOTE that some of the parts may be pre fitted to major components so please check carefully before contacting our CUSTOMER SUPPORT team In any event please do not return the product to your retailer before contacting us first Fax 01535 637722 or E mail help
6. disupport co uk Item 31 Item 46 a Qty 12 Qty 2 1 Securely attach the Main Frame Assembly 4 L amp R to the Floor Frame 5 with 12 x M8 x16 mm Pan Head Bolts 30 12 x M8 Spring Washers 47 and 12 x 8 Curved Washers 31 Fold open the Left and Right Support Legs 3 to set up your Gravity Strider Make sure that the Support Legs are fully extended so the Support Leg Stoppers 14 hit against the Main Page 16 Gravity Strider Assembly and Operation 2 Connect the Left Footplate 42 into the Left Front Footplate Arm 35 and the Rear Footplate Arm 1 Make sure that the Foot Pedal snaps into the Footplate Arm Pivot Plugs 11 on both the Front and Rear Footplate Arms Repeat the same procedure for connecting the Right Footplate 43 into the Right Front Footplate Arm 36 the Rear Footplate Arm 1 3 Slide one Dual Purpose Handle 2 into the Fixed Handle Support Insert 13 located near the top of the tubing on each side of the Main Frame 4 Secure each Dual Purpose Handle in place using one Fixed Handle Securing Knob 46 Firmly tighten each knob Cap the Dual Action Handle holes with the End Caps 19 when set up this way Gravity Strider Page 17 Assembly and Operation 1 4 Before fully tightening the Fixed Handle Securing Knobs 46 rotate the Left and Right Fixed Handles 2 out to the side 5 When wishing to exercise in Dual action mode Remove the Dual Purpose H
7. function The Exercise Elapsed Time Monitor will start automatically if your Gravity Strider is in use If Count exercising has been stopped for Calorie over 4 minutes the Exercise Monitor will turn itself off If exercising is restarted PART the Exercise Monitor will accumulate all functional Display values Controller To reset the accumulated values to zero remove the battery for Sensor one minute Power source Auto Scan Current Speed Every 4 seconds The maximum signal that can be picked up is 1000 RPM 0 00 999 9 Kms 00 00 99 59 Minutes amp Seconds 0 9999 Strides 0 0 999 9 Kcal Liquid crystal Type 4 bit 1 chip microprocessor Mercury Switch Alkaline manganese battery A76 AG13 or LR44 Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104F Storage Temperature SPEED DISTANCE TIME Page 20 Gravity Strider 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F FUNCTION A SCAN S SPEED D TRIP DISTANCE T TIME ELAPSED CO COUNT D WD CA THEORETICAL CALORIE CONSUMPTION N K KILOMETER 8 SIGNAL MARK Assembly and Operation LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE The moving parts in your Gravity Strider are all pre lubricated at assembly and should not require further attention However to preserve the smooth action of your Gravity Strider we recommend that you periodically grease all Footplate
8. 01535 637722 of purchase Failure to do so may result in any claim for replacement parts or repairs being refused Email help disupport co uk Post D I Support c o Unit 8 Riparian Way This guarantee both given and implied applies to The Crossings Cross Hills the original purchaser only is not transferable and West Yorkshire i will be invalidated if used outside of the above criteria 8020 7BW This guarantee is valid only in the United Kingdom and Eire Queries This does not affect your statutory rights as a If you do have any queries please ensure that you consumer include the following information YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRODUCT MAKE OR BRAND PRODUCT MODEL PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE NAME OF RETAILER PART NUMBERS REQUIRED Page 4 Gravity Strider Before you Start Tools If required all of our products are supplied with basic tools which will enable you to successfully assemble your product However you may find it beneficial to have a soft headed hammer and perhaps an adjustable spanner handy as this may help Prepare the Work Area It is important that you assemble your product in a clean clear uncluttered area This will enable you to move around the product while you are fitting components and will reduce the possibility of injury during assembly Work with a Friend You may find it quicker safer and easier to assemble this product with the help of a frien
9. Arm Pivot Shafts with a silicone or lithium grease We strongly recommend that the Gravity Strider is used inside and In the interest of safety do NOT stored in a dry condition To clean the metal and plastic components use polish or any lubricant on a general household cleaner can be used but please be sure to dry the Footplates or foam handgrips the Gravity Strider and any attachments before use FOLDING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTONS Disconnect the toe end of each Footplate 42 amp 43 from its respective Footplate Arm 35 amp 36 Fold the Front and Rear Footplate Arms 35 36 amp 1 so they are in alignment with the Main Frame 4 The Footplates 42 amp 43 should automatically end up sandwiched between the Footplate Arms When folding the Gravity Strider Fold the Support Legs 3 in towards the Main Frame 4 ensure that the four 2 Adjust Now using the Fixed Handles 45 at the top of the Main Tension Control Knobs are fully Frame 4 and the Transportation Wheels 24 at the bottom move tightened to ensure the ensure the Gravity Strider as a unit to the desired location that the footplate arms remain between the Footplate Arms Gravity Strider Page 21 Assembly and Operation 5S Gravity Strider Page 22 DA KR WH Assembly and Operation MASTER PARTS amp ACCESSORY LIST PART No DESCRIPTION QTY Foot Plate Arm Rear Left and Right 2 26
10. Removeable Dual Purpose Handle 2 27 SUPPO LEG s 22 42 2 28 Main Frame L amp R 2 29 Floor Frame 1 30 Floor Frame Rubber End Cap 60mm 2 31 Support Leg Rubber Foot Pad 2 32 Fixed Dual Action Handle End 2 33 Foot Plate Arm Plastic Hood 1 34 Exercise Monitor With Housing 1 35 Foot Plate Arm Pivot Plug 4 36 D O KR W PO 17 Support Leg Curved Pivot Bushing 4 37 Fixed Handle Support Insert 2 38 Support Leg Stopper 2 39 E Z Adjust Tension Control Knob 4 40 N A 41 Foot Plate Arm Support Plastic 42 Bushing 62 5mm 4 43 Foot Plate Arm Support Plastic 44 Bushing 62 5mm 4 M50 OD Flat Washer 2 45 Thrust Bearting Shims 4 46 Thrust Bearing 8 47 E Z Control Knob Rubber Washer 4 48 Foot Plate Tube End Cap 25mm 4 49 Transportion Wheel Assembly 2 N A Dual Action Handle Housing Left 1 N A Dual Action Handle Housing Right 1 M6 x 16mm Self Cutting Screw 4 M8 x 16mm Pan Head Bolt 12 M8 Curved Washer 12 M6 x 18mm Machine Screw 2 M8 x 26mm Machine Screw 2 Removeable Dual Purpose Handle Push Pin 2 Foot Plate Arm Front Left 1 Foot Plate Arm Front Right 1 M8 x 19mm OD Flat Washer 2 M8 x 75mm Carriage B
11. ack and shoulders relax as you lower your trunk Gently stretch down as far as is comfortable and hold for 10 seconds Gravity Strider Page 9 Exercising Information Shoulder Lift Rotate and lift your right shoulder up towards your ear for one count Relax then repeat for the left shoulder Repeat 3 4 times Calf Achilles Stretch Turn towards the wall and place both hands on it Support yourself with one leg while the other is placed behind you with the sole flat on the floor Bend the front leg and lean towards the wall keeping the rear leg straight so that the calf and Achilles tendon are stretched hold for 5 seconds Repeat with the other leg Repeat 2 3 times Side Stretch Open both arms to the side and gently lift them above your head Reach your right arm as high as you can for one count gently stretching the muscles of the stomach and lower back Repeat the action with your left arm Repeat 3 4 times Inner Thigh Stretch Sit on the floor and pull your legs toward your groin the soles of your feet together Hold your back straight and lean forward over your feet Tighten the thigh muscles and hold for 5 seconds Release and repeat 3 4 times Hamstring Stretch Sit on the floor with your right leg extended and place your left foot flat against the right inner thigh Stretch forward toward the right foot and hold for 10 seconds Relax and then repeat with the left leg extended Repeat 2 3 ti
12. andles from its Fixed Position and fit to the Left Dual Action Handle Housing 26 located at the top of the Front Left Footplate Arm 35 Make sure that the Removable Dual Action Handle Push Pin 34 on the handle is seated fully into the hole in the plastic housing Repeat this procedure for the Right side Page 18 Gravity Strider Assembly and Operation 6 The Exercise Monitor can be fitted to the Left Rear Footplate Arm or Right Rear Footplate Arm according to your preference 6 Removing the battery will reset any accumulated values back to zero Push the Exercise Monitor with Housing 10 into the Right Rear Footplate Arm 1 HOW TO REMOVE THE EXERCISE MONITOR BATTERY Slide off the Exercise Monitor with it s integral housing from the top of the Rear Footplate Arm 1 Place 1 pc alkaline manganese battery LR44 into the battery housing on the back of the upper case Ensure the battery is correctly positioned and that the battery retaining spring is in proper contact with the battery Replace upper case and insure it is tightly closed Battery life is approx 1 2 year under normal usage If the display is illegible or only a partial segment appears remove the battery and wait 15 seconds before reinstalling Gravity Strider Page 19 Assembly and Operation 7 EXERCISE MONITOR SPECIFICATION FUNCTION This Exercise Monitor is equipped with an auto on auto 10 Distance off
13. atural motion of walking and running but its suspended action eliminates pounding and stress on joints Get the results you need by customizing your workout adjust your speed change your stride length and choose your resistance level This versatile all in one trainer increases flexibility and aerobic fitness while targeting the key trouble spots hips thighs rear and arms The Gravity Strider is easy to use and combines high performance with convenience and safety There are four E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs for all levels of resistance The digital readouts on the 5 function Exercise Monitor provide accurate feedback on the status of your workout and level of exertion After a whisper quiet workout the Gravity Strider folds flat and rolls away for easy storage TENSION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT You can increase or decrease the walking resistance by tightening or loosening the four E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 15 at the top of the Front and Rear Footplate Arms 35 36 amp 1 Turn clockwise for more tension and anti clockwise for less Each Footplate Arm has variable resistance so that you can customize your individual workouts Note This is essentially an aerobic exercise and over tightening of the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs will lead to damage or premature wear of the Thrust Bearings and Washers Page 12 Gravity Strider Assembly and Operation Ensure that either the Fixed or
14. d as some of the components may be large heavy or awkward to handle alone Open the Carton Carefully open the carton that contains your product taking note of the warnings printed on the carton to ensure that the risk of injury is reduced Be aware of sharp staples that may be used to fasten the flaps as these may cause injury Be sure to open the carton the right way up as this will be the easiest and safest way to remove all the components Unpack the Components Carefully unpack each component checking against the parts list that you have all the necessary parts to complete the assembly of your product Please note that some of the parts may be pre fitted to major components so please check carefully before contacting our CUSTOMER SUPPORT team In any event please do not return the product to your retailer before contacting us first Gravity Strider Page 5 Page 6 Safety 4 Before you undertake any programme of exercise that will increase cardiovascular activity please be sure to consult with your doctor Frequent strenuous exercise should be approved by your doctor and proper use of your product is essential Please read this manual carefully before commencing assembly of your product or starting to exercise Please keep all children away from exercise products when in use Do not allow children to climb or play on them when they are not in use For your own Safety always ensure that there is at least 1
15. le or are severely overweight you MUST start slowly increasing your exercise time gradually by perhaps only a few minutes for each session per week Combine a carefully structured nutritious diet with a simple but effective exercise routine and this can help make you feel better look better and will almost certainly enable you to enjoy life more Aerobic Fitness Aerobic exercise is simply defined as any sustained activity that increases the supply of oxygen to your muscles via the blood pumped by your heart With regular exercise your cardiovascular system will become stronger and more efficient Your recovery rate i e the time taken for your heart to reach its normal resting level will also decrease Initially you may only be able to exercise for a few minutes each day Do not hesitate to breathe through your mouth should you need more oxygen Use the talk test you cannot carry on a conversation while exercising you are working too hard However aerobic fitness will be gradually built up with regular exercise over the next six to eight weeks Do not be discouraged if it takes longer than this to begin to feel less lethargic everyone is different and some will achieve their targets quicker than others Work at your own comfortable pace and the results will come The better your aerobic fitness the harder you will have to work to stay in your target zone Gravity Strider Page 7 Exercising Information Warm Up
16. mes Page 10 Gravity Strider Exercising Information Basic Aerobic Training Programme For your basic Aerobic Exercise routine we suggest that you try the following Remember breathe correctly exercise at your own pace and do not over train as injury may result Week 1 amp 2 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Down 5 Minutes Exercise 4 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Week 3 amp 4 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 3 minutes at A Exercise slowly 2 minutes Week 5 amp 6 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 6 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 4 minutes at A Exercise slowly 3 minutes Week 7 amp 8 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Exercise 3 minutes at B Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Exercise 4 minutes at A Exercise slowly 3 minutes Week 9 amp beyond Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Exercise 3 minutes at B Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Repeat entire cycle 2 or 3 times This is only a suggested programme and may not suit every individual s needs Gravity Strider Page 11 Assembly and Operation INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Gravity Strider which captures the easy n
17. olt 2 8 Nylock Nut 2 N A N A Foot Plate Left 1 Foot Plate Right 1 Removeable Dual Purpose Handle Foam Handgrip L300mm 2 End Cap 32 2 Fixed Handle Securing Knob 2 8 Spring Washer 12 M8 Nut Head Cover 2 Allen Key 0 1 Some of the above accessories are pre fitted to the master component They may not be supplied separately Gravity Strider Page 23 D I Support c o Unit 8 Riparian Way The Crossings Cross Hills West Yorkshire BD20 7BW Fax 01535 637722 E mail help disupport co uk Copyright BSCL 2007 Printed May 2007
18. r to the left column If you exercise regularly and have good aerobic fitness refer to the right column Page 8 Gravity Strider Exercising Information USERS AGE Years Target Zone con t UNCONDITIONED CONDITIONED TARGET ZONE A TARGET ZONE B Beats per Minute Beats per Minute 20 24 25 29 145 165 155 175 140 160 150 170 30 34 35 39 135 155 145 165 130 150 140 160 40 44 45 49 125 145 135 155 120 140 130 150 50 54 55 59 115 135 125 145 110 130 120 140 60 and over 105 125 115 135 Cool Down To decrease fatigue and muscle soreness you should also cool down by walking at a slow relaxed pace for a minute or so to allow your heart rate to return to normal Warm Up and Cool Down Exercises Hold each stretch for a minimum of ten seconds and then relax Repeat each stretch two or three times Do this before your Aerobic Exercise session and also after you have finished Head Roll Rotate your head to the right for one count feeling a slight pull on the left side of your neck Next rotate your head back for one count stretching your chin Then rotate your head to the left for one count feeling a slight pull on the right side of your neck Lastly drop your head to your chest for one count Repeat 2 to 3 times Toe Touch Slowly bend forward from your waist letting your b
19. rrect assembly sequence for the E Z Tension Control System components Gravity Strider Page 13 Assembly and Operation Caution Most likely this is a new exercise for you It will take some time for you to get used to the balance required so please when first starting out use only the Fixed Handles 2 Computer not counting EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS START OFF GRADUALLY Always hold onto the Fixed Safety Handles Stand up straight bend your knees slightly but do NOT lean forward This exercise simulates walking without the unnecessary impact to the knees and feet Begin walking at a slow comfortable pace alternating from one foot to the other Stop When finished stop walking and stand erect so that your legs are perpendicular to the ground Always holding onto the Fixed Safety Handles carefully step down off the Gravity Strider Exercising using the Fixed Safety Handles Problem Solving Solution Remove and gently shake computer to see if display counts Remove battery for one minute before re trying Squeaking noise from left and right side Solution Check thrust bearings are greased Remove EZ tension knobs remove support arms and clean before applying fresh grease on pivot shafts and outer faces of support arm bushes There s no resistance when I m using Solution Check thrust bearing rubber washers behind EZ Knobs are not split or perished
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