Spirit XE295 User's Manual
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1. Center will show Name A if there is no name saved If the name David had been previously saved the Message Center will show Name David and the D will be blinking If there is a name saved you can change It or you may press the Stop key to keep the name and continue to the next step If you want to enter a name use the Up Down key to change the first letter then press Enter to save the first letter and continue to the next letter When you have finished entering the name press the Stop key to save the name and continue to the next step 3 The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your age using the Level Up Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new value and proceed on to the next screen 4 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the weight value using the Up Down keys or the numeric key pad then press Enter to continue 5 Next is Time You may adjust the time and press Enter to continue 6 Now you are asked to adjust the Max Resistance Level of the program press Enter when resistance has been selected 7 Now the first column will be blinking and you are asked to adjust the resistance level for the first segment SEGMENT gt of the workout by using the Level Up key When you finish adjusting the first segment or If you don t want to change then press Enter to continue to the next segment 8 The next segment will show the same workload resistance level as the previou2. Fan to keep you cool PROGRAMS PROGRAMS Ten innovative programs offer a variety of work outs ni Ga M ww M A gt Easy Touch Control Buttons Convenient cargo compartment for keys phone or O MP3 player Power When the A C power cord is connected to the elliptical the console will automatically power up If there is no input to the console for 20 minutes the console will go to standby mode In standby mode the console display will turn off To turn the console on press any key When initially 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 Center will show the software version 1 e VER 1 0 The distance window shows the distance in miles and the time window shows the total hours of use The odometer will remain displayed for only a few seconds then the console will go to the start up display The dot matrix display will be scrolling through the different profiles of the programs and the Message Center will be scrolling the start up message You may now begin to use the console XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 12 Quick Start This Is the quickest way to start a workout After the console powers up you just press the Start key to begin this will initiate the Quick Start mode In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Level Up Down buttons he dot matrix display
3. Fitness service organization 3 If there is a question as to where to obtain service contact our service department at 870 935 1107 4 Spirit Fitness obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at Spirit Fitness option the product through one of our authorized service centers All repairs must be preauthorized by Spirit Fitness If the product is shipped to a service center freight charges to and from the service center will be the customers responsibility For replacement parts shipped while the product is under warranty the customer will be responsible for shipping and handling charges For in home service the customer will be responsible for a trip charge There will be an additional trip charge if the customer is located over 100 miles from the nearest service center 5 The owner is responsible for adequate packaging upon return to Spirit Fitness Spirit Fitness is not responsible for damages in 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 without a return authorization number will be refused 6 For any further information or to contact our service department by mail send your correspondence to Spirit Fitness Inc PO Box 2037 Jonesboro AR 72402 2037 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are m
4. 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 will show up in your RPE and you will train at the proper level for that day 21 XE2905 Eliptical Trainer Wearing The Chest Strap Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable Position the transmitter with the logo centered in the middle of your torso 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 Position the transmitter directly below the pectoral muscles 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 th
5. sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your elliptical Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THINK SAFETY XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 2 WARNING NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power If voltage varies by ten percent 107 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 out doors 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 Imporant Operation Instructions NEVER operate this elliptical without reading and completely understanding the results of any operational change you request from the computer Understand that changes in resistance do not occur immediately Set your desired resistance level on the computer console and release the adjustment key The computer will obey the command gradually 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 electri cal storm as a precaution Use caution while partici
6. 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 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 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 Spirit Fitness service companies use of parts other than original Spirit Fitness parts or external causes such as corros
7. A NA NY NA WA vl f Do a sew NA 7 ANNE ZN AN IZM AN AN LIAN 6 Once the program starts you will be at 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 Up key the Down key will decrease the work load 7 During the Manual program you will be able to scroll through the i NZ NANANASZ ANAL WW M data IN the Message Center Dy pressing the Enter key a NAAA AN AAA NL ZN ZN 7N 8 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 Center 1 XE295 Elliptical Traine 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 Resistance This program follows a triangle or pyramid type of gradual progression from approximately 10 of maxi mum effort the level that you chose before starting this program up to a maximum effort which lasts for 10 of the total workout time then a gradual regression of resistance back to approximately 10 of maximum effort RESISTANCE FAT BURN Resistance This prog
8. Attach the right side cover 20 and left side cover 19 to the rear stabilizer tube with two Phillips Head Screws 105 Tighten all four screws with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 Then attach the Front Stabilizer Cover 49 with two Phillips Head Screws 105 Tighten with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 4 Install the Front Handle Bar Covers L amp R 84 amp 55 and Rear Handle Bar Covers L amp R 54 1 amp 55 1 over the Handle Bars axle connections with four Sheet Metal Screws 87 on each side Tighten with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 5 Look closely at the four floor levelers underneath the middle and rear of the elliptical If any of these aren t in contact with the floor use the wrench 124 to loosen the bottom nut Once the nut has been loosened turn the rubber pad clockwise until rt makes solid contact with the floor Retighten the bottom nut to prevent it from moving HARDWARE om 87 3 5 x 12mm 105 M5 x15mm Sheet Metal Screw Phillips Head Screw 16 pcs 18 pcs XE2905 Elliptical Trainer Oo 10 XE295 Eliptical Trainer Footpads Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert Spirit 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 t
9. OT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT ISA T4AWG OR BETTER WITH ONLY ONE OUTLET ON THE END Do not operate elliptical on deeply padded plush or shag carpet Damage to both carpet and elliptical may result Keep children away from the elliptical There are obvious pinch points and other caution areas that can cause harm Keep hands away from all moving parts Never operate the elliptical if rt has a damaged cord or plug If the elliptical is not working properly call your dealer Keep the cord away from heated surfaces 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 Never drop or insert any object into any openings Do not use outdoors To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then remove the plug from the outlet Do not attempt to use your elliptical for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended The hand pulse sensors are not medical devices Their purpose is to provide you with an approximate measurement in relation to your target heart rate Use of a chest transmitter strap sold separately is a much more accurate method of heart rate analysis Various factors including the users movement may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids In determining heart rate trends in general Wear proper shoes High heels dress shoes
10. SPIRIT nes A Heritage of Quality The Spirit of Innovation A lt ES gt WNER S MANUAL Please carefully read this entire manual before operating your new elliptical Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Important Electrical Instructions XE295 Assembly Instructions Product Features Operation of Your Console Programmable Features Using A Heart Rate Iransmitter General Maintenance Manufacturer s Limited Warranty ATTENTION This elliptical is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this application Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety 10 1 13 a 9d PD D e D O T 8 O B dt D B dt SPIRIT cs A Heritage of Quality The Spirit of Innovation Congratulations on your new elliptical and welcome to the Spirit Fitness family Thank you for your purchase of this quality group elliptical from Spirit Fitness Your new elliptical was manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and Is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available Through your dealer Spirit Frtness will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come If not purchased direct from Spirit Fitness the local dealership where you purchased this elliptical is your administrator for all Spirrt Fitness warranty and service needs Their responsibility is to provide you with the techn
11. a workout the program will end and the console will display your Workout Summary Total time Avg Speed Avg Watts Avg HR total Laps If the Stop key is held down for 3 seconds or a third time during the program the console will perform a complete Reset During data entry for a program the Stop key performs a previous screen or segment function This allows you to go back to change programming data 13 XE295 Eliptical Trainer Program Keys The program keys are used to preview each program When you first turn the console on you may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like If you decide that you want to try a program press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to select the program and enter into the data setting mode The elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system Simply grasping the hand pulse sensors on the stationary handle bars or wearing the heart rate transmitter see Using Heart Rate Trans mitter section will start the Heart Icon blinking this may take a few seconds The Pulse Display Window will display your heart rate or Pulse in beats per minute The console includes a built in fan to help keep you cool lo turn the fan on press the button on the left side of the console 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 t
12. ade by Spirit Fitness Inc This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U S A 20D XE2905 Elliptical Traine 201 1 All Rights Reserved www spiritfitnmess com XE295 Owner s Manual 11 Rev 1
13. atically adjusting the incline Generally the following guidelines hold true Er CS SPIRIT MEETER e The upper body LED s will light any time your hands aren t in contact with the pulse grip sensors e The lower body lights will activate in three degrees of engagement Green represents minimal muscle involvement Amber represents medium Dd involvement and Red represents full or heavy activation O 0 4 5 Elevation even muscle distribution all four SAS __ QUAD muscle groups will be Amber V7 y _CALF 5 15 Elevation Quads are Amber and Glutes Hamstrings MUSCLE RUE and Calves are Red T mE HEART RATE PROFILE The console LCD screen will display your current heart rate anytime a pulse is detected The Bar Graph located to the right of the LCD screen will show your current heart rate in relation to your projected maximum heart rate which is determined by your age that you entered during the programming phase of any of the 10 programs The significance of the bar graph colors are as follows e 50 60 of maximum is Amber e 65 80 of maximum is Amber and Green e 85 90 or more is Amber Green and Red 1 7 XE295 Elliptical Trainer XE295 Console SPIRIT Integrated Speakers for MP3 Player NN Muscle NC Activation Profile QU lt gt See Y 90 Large LCD with scrolling feedback and scrolling message center D Jie o 9 98 JE amp OOOO a gt QT Heart Rate Yo Profile Swivel
14. e 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 Your workout must be within range distance between transmitter receiver to achieve a strong steady signal The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close enough to the console to maintain good strong reliable readings Wearing the transmitter directly on bare skin assures you of proper operation If you wish you may wear the transmitter over a shirt To do so wet 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 programs unless a steady solid Actual Heart Rate value is being displayed High wild random numbers being displayed indicate a problem Areas to look for interfere
15. e odometer Pause Mode Turn on allow 5 minutes of pause turn off to have the console pause indefinitely d LCD Test Tests all the display functions XE295 Elliptical Trainer 24 Elliptical Warranty Effective September 15 2010 Spirit Fitness Inc Spirit Fitness 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 Spirit Fitness responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts at Spirit Fitness 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 Spirit Fitness directly to a consumer The warranty period applies to the following components Warranty Frame Brake Parts Labor Residential Lifetime Lifetime 10 Years Year 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 he 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 manufacturers 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
16. end of the Connecting Arms L amp R 8 amp 9 with the hole in the bracket of the Swing Arms L and R 10 amp TI The Connecting Arm ends should be inside of the Swing Arm L and R 10 amp IT brackets Slide a Hex Head Bolt 104 through each Swing Arm D and R 10 amp I I bracket and each Connecting Arm end 2 Slide a Flat Washer 80 onto each bolt then fasten the arms together by tightening a Nyloc Nut 71 to each bolt using the wrenches provided 109 amp 106 wrenches HARDWARE Onn A Y XE2905 Eliptical Trainer dt 4 Plastic Parts Mate the Connecting Arm Covers R 58 with the Connecting Arm Covers L 58 1 on left and right Connecting Arms 8 amp 9 Make sure these covers are oriented the correct way There is an arrow mark on the inside Fasten together with four Phillips Head Screws 105 and four Sheet Metal Screws 87 Tighten with the Short Phillips Head Screw Driver 107 Then mate the Connecting Arm Covers R 57 with L 57 1 on Swing Arm L 10 and Swing Arm R HH respectively Fasten together with four Phillips Head Screws 105 and four Sheet Metal Screws 87 Tighten with the Short Phillips Head Screw Driver 107 2 Fasten the two Wheel Covers 52 to the roller sets with four Phillips Head Screws 105 Tighten with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 3 Attach the left side cover 19 and right side cover 20 to the mid stabilizer tube with two Phillips Head Screws 105
17. ey The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your age using the Level Up Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new value and proceed on to the next screen You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the weight value using the Level Up 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 adjust the Heart Rate larget This is the heart rate level you will strive to maintain during the program Adjust the level using the Level Up Down keys then press Enter Note The heart rate that appears is based on the you accepted in Step If you change this number it will either increase or decrease the from Step 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 Enter key Note At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Enter key to go back one screen If you want to increase or decrease the workload at any time during the program press the Level Up Down key This will allow you to change your target heart rate at any time during the program During the HR or HR 2 programs you will be able to scroll through the data in the Message Center by pressing the Enter key 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 comp
18. for maximum benefit For someone who is 40 years old their target heart rate zone is calculated TARGET HEART RATE TRAINING CHART 220 40 180 maximum heart rate 80 x 6 108 beats per minute 60 of maximum 80 X 8 144 beats per minute 80 of maximum Heart Rate Beats per Minute So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108 to 144 beats per minute May Xin it 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 console will perform this calculation cooconcoo MU am Em mm Age of User If you enter your age during programming the Weight Loss Cardiovascular automatically Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate programs After calculating your MAR 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 defini tion of the lines goal is in the bottom left hand corner of the chart If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if rt 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 a
19. gs the default or saved 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 your Age and Weight the first time you use the elliptical you will not have to enter it every time you work out unless either your Age or Weight changes or someone else enters a different Age and Weight XE295 Elliptical Trainer 14 Manual The Manual program works as the name implies manually This means that you control the workload and not the computer lo start the Manual program follow the instructions below or just press the Manual button then the Enter key and follow the directions in the Message Center Press the Manual key then press the Enter key 2 The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your age using the Up Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new value and proceed on to the next screen 3 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight value using the Up Down keys then press Enter to continue 4 Next is Time You may adjust the Time and press Enter to continue 5 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 NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen ANA NZ WAN
20. he readouts are correct You will be asked for your Age and Weight Entering your Age is necessary during the Heart Rate programs to ensure the correct settings are in the program for your Age Otherwise the work settings could be too high or low for you 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 CALORIE NOTE 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 hey are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout The only way to measure your calorie burn accurately is In a clinical setting connected to a host of machines This is because every person is different and burns calories at a different rate Some good news is that you will continue to burn calories at an accelerated rate for at least an hour after you have finished exercising Entering A Program And Changing Settings When you enter a program by pressing a program key then Enter key you have the option of entering your own personal 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 Center If you start a program without changing the settin
21. ical knowledge and service personnel to make your experience more informed and any difficulties easier to remedy Please take a moment at this time to record the name of the dealer their telephone number and the date of purchase below to make any future needed contact easy We appreciate your support 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 Spirit Frtness Name of Dealer Dealer Phone Purchase Date Record Your Serial Number Please record the serial number of this fitness product in the space provided below Serial Number Register Your Purchase The self addressed product registration card must be completed in full and returned to Spirit Fitness You can also go to https www spiritftiness com residentialwarrantyregistration html to register online XE295_201 10623 1 XE2905 Elliptical Traine WARNING Read all instructions before using this appliance If using the optional power supply DANGER lo reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your Spirit Fitness elliptical from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning and or service work WARNING lo reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons install the elliptical on a flat level surface with access to a Q volt 5 amp grounded outlet with only the elliptical plugged into the circuit DO N
22. ion 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 Products that do not have a warranty registration card on file at Spirit Fitness Spirit Fitness 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 Contact your selling authorized Spirit Fitness dealer OR 2 Contact your local authorized Spirit
23. leted as a custom user program by pressing a User key and following the instructions in the Message Center 23 XE295 Elliptical Trainer 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 ii Dirt build up on the rear rails 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 There a
24. nce which may cause erratic heart rate UAWN 7 Microwave ovens IV 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 Spirit Fitness logo is right side up The 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 Another Individual wearing a transmitter within 3 of your machine s console If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer XE2905 Elliptical Trainer Oe Heart Rate Program Operation Note You must wear the heart rate transmitter strap for these programs Both programs operate the same the only difference Is that HIRI 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 HR program follow the instructions below or just select the HIRI or HR2 program then the Enter button and follow the directions in the Message Center After selecting your heart rate target the program will attempt to keep you at or within 3 5 heart beats per minute of this value Follow the prompts in the Message Center to maintain your selected heart rate value 2 Press the HR I or HR 2 key then press the Enter k
25. nd pulse cables 36 Resistance cable 124 and Computer Cable 31 to the back of the console 30 Do not force the connectors they will only fit one way and are different sizes to prevent confusion Store the excessive cable in the Console Mast tube 12 6 Attach the Console 30 to the bracket of the console mast tube with four Phillips Head Screws 66 Tighten the screws with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 HARDWARE Q O ba nn E je Ka as M Screw he ave Bolt Hex Hee Bolt XE295 Eliptical Traine STEP 2 Swing Arms Slide two Wave Washers 81 onto both the Left and Right Console Mast axle 2 Slide the Swing Arms L and R 10 amp DE onto the appropriate side of the axle Note Make sure the arms are attached as shown in the illustration 3 Place a Flat Washer 97 onto each Hex Head Bolt 103 and fasten in the end of the left and right axle Tighten with the wrench 106 4 Slide the grommet 123 onto the Resistance cable 124 connect the two Resistance cables 124 amp 125 and store the excess cable in the Console Mast tube 12 after snapping the grommet into the hole of the console mast tube HARDWARE CN 97 3 8 x 30mm 81 25mm 103 3 8 x 3 4 123 Grommet Flat Washer Wave Washer Hex Head Bolt pc 2 pcs 4 pcs 2 pcs XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 6 STEP 3 Connecting rm Untie the twist tie that holds each bushing 22 to the Connecting Arm end Align the hole in the
26. ny exercise program With all Spirit Fitness Heart Rate programs ellipticals you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate program This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs The Heart Rate program automatically controls resistance at the pedals XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 20 Rate of Percelved Exertion Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages There are more variables involved 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 7Veryvery light 8 Very very light 9 Very light 1O Very light Fairly light 2 Comfortable 3 Somewhat hard 14 Somewhat hard 5 Hard 6 Hard 7 Very hard 8 Very hard 9 Very very hard 20 Maximal You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each rat ing For example a rating of 12 will
27. pating in other activities while pedaling on your elliptical such as watching television reading etc These distractions may cause you to lose balance which may result In serious injury Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys They are precision set to function properly with little finger pressure D O CT 0 J CT ul D O CT 2 O D 5 D CT a O cr O B 0 3 XE295 Elliptical Trainer Assembly Video To assist you in assembling your new Spirit Fitness elliptical we have posted an assembly video at the following link http www spiritfitness com customerserviceMideo ellipticaMideos html bed Assembly Using a razor knife Box Cutter cut the banding straps that wrap around the carton Reach under the bottom edge of the carton and pull it away from the cardboard underneath separating the staples that join the two together Lift the 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 The hardware is separated into four steps Remove the tools first Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion he numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis are the ttem number from the assembly drawing for reference Assembly lools E L 108 Phillips Head 107 Short Phillips Screwdriver Head Screw Dri
28. rainers Many other users complain of ankle Achilles tendon knee and or hip pain While researching a solution to these common problems Spirit engineers consulted Richard DeKok PT M L C of St Bernards 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 the ball of their foot during the elliptical motion Our solutions were simple but effective The first solution was to add a 2 degree inward angle to the footpads This might sound simple but what it achieves is not Pedaling an elliptical no matter how close together the pedals may be puts the users musculoskeletal system out of neutral alignment Adding the 2 degree angle positions the user back into a neutral alignment which eases the over stress of the outer ankles knees and hips The second solution was to make the foot pedal adjustable to the users style of pedaling the elliptical We achieved this by adding an adjustment that allows the angle of the footpad to be changed There are three positions available with a simple pull pin adjustment lo cated under the footpads see ill
29. ram follows a quick progression up to the maximum resistance level default or user input level that is sustained for 2 3 of the workout This program will challenge your ability to sustain your energy output for an extended period of time RESISTANCE CARDIO Resistance This program presents a quick progression up to near maximum resistance level default or user input level It has slight fluctuations up and down to allow your heart rate to elevate and then recover repeatedly before beginning a quick cool down This will build up your heart muscle and increase blood flow and lung capacity RESISTANCE XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 16 STRENGTH Resistance This program has a gradual progression of resistance up to 100 of maximum effort that is sustained for 25 of workout duration This will help build strength and muscular endurance in the lower body and gluts A brief cool down follows RESISTANCE INTERVAL Resistance This program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by recovery periods of low intensity This program utilizes and develops your Fast Twitch muscle fibers which are used when performing tasks that are intense and short in duration These deple
30. re 4 leveling pads on the bottom of the rear rails use a 4mm wrench or adjustable wrench to adjust the levelers Engineering Mode Menu 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 lo enter the Engineering Mode Menu press and hold down the Start Stop and Enter keys Keep holding the keys down for about 5 seconds and the Message Center will display Engineering Mode Menu Press the Enter button to access the menu below a Key Test Will allow you to test all the keys to make sure they are functioning b Security Allows the keypad to be locked to prevent unauthorized use c Functions Press Enter to access settings and Up arrow to scroll V VI Vil VIII Sleep Mode Turn on to have the console power down automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity Incline On Off For e Glide this is always off Unit Type Should show Elliptical other setting is e Glide Switches calorie formula HR program settings and watt tables for the different units Motor Test Press Enter to run the resistance motor up and down in a continuous loop Display shows level setting and position sensor reading Press Stop to end test Beep Turns off the speaker so no beeping sound is heard Units Sets the display to readout in English or Metric display measurements ODO Reset Resets th
31. sly adjusted segment Repeat the same process as the last segment then press Enter Continue this process until all twenty segments have been set 9 The Message Center will then tell you to press Enter to save the program After saving the program the Message Center says New program saved then will give you the option to start or modify the program Pressing Stop will exit to the start up screen 13 XE2905 Eliptical Trainer Heart Hate Programs The old motto no pain 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 lo determine the effective heart rate range for specific goals you simply calculate a percentage of 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
32. te your oxygen level and spike your heart rate followed by periods of recovery and heart rate drop to replenish oxygen Your cardiovascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently RESISTANCE 17 XE295 Elliptical Traine Programming Preset Programs 2 Select the desired program button then press the Enter key The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age You may adjust the age setting using the Level Up 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 Weight value using the Level Up 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 adjust the Max Resistance Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program Adjust the level and then press Enter 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 Enter key w PALM DSI 2k ANA NA ANA If you want to increase or decrease the resistance at any time during the program press the Level Up Down keys on the console or above the heart rate sensor grips of the stationary handlebars This will change the resistance settings of the entire profile although the profile pic
33. ture on the screen will not change The reason for this is so that you can see the entire profile at all times If the profile picture is changed it also would be distorted and not a true representation of the actual profile When you make a change to the resistance the Message Center will show the current column and program maximum levels of work During the program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the Enter key When the program ends the Message Center 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 898 BeBe 88 88 88 WMT WA WW NAR WW NW rN NM ZX 2 MZ NE ZN AN IZM IN AN IAN XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 18 Custom User Defined Programs There are two customizable User programs that allow you to build and save your own workout The two programs User I and User 2 operate exactly the same way so there Is no reason to describe them separately You can build your own custom program by following the instructions below or you can save any other preset program you complete as a custom program Both programs allow you to further personalize it by adding your name Press the User I or User 2 key The Message Center will show a welcome message If you had previously saved a program the message will contain your name Then press the Enter key to begin programming 2 When you press Enter the Message
34. ustration below The lowest position will set the footpads at zero 0 degrees or flat at the bottom of the elliptical stroke The second position sets the footpad at five 5 degrees and the top position sets the footpads at ten 10 degrees Because everybody is different we found there is no one angle that fits every user Some users are up on the balls of their feet resulting in numb toes so we decided to allow the user to 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 relief from the toes going numb Some users are uncomfort able at a fixed angle therefore we added the adjust able pedal angles so they could find one that feels best for them A great side benefit of the adjustable footpad angle is that you end up working the muscles of the lower extremities in a different way At the highest angle you will work the quadriceps more At the lowest angle you work the hamstrings and gluts harder XE2905 Elliptical Trainer 10 Console MUSCLE ACTIVATION FIGURE There is an anatomical figure located at the top of the console This figure will light all areas that are activated when using the ellipticall These will light up during any of the programs You can control which muscles are activated by changing the incline and swinging your arms The pre set programs will determine which lower body muscles will be activated by autom
35. ver C 0 C O pD 0 B C pD 0 L gt 10 C U 0 0 N 0 al LL X 106 13 14mm 109 2 4mm Wrench Wrench XE2905 Elliptical Traine 4 STEP 1 Console Mast Locate the Console Mast 12 and Console Mast Cover 41 and slide the Cover onto the Mast as far as it will go Make sure the Console Mast Cover 41 is facing the correct way 2 Atthe top opening of the Main Frame 1 there is a Computer Cable 31 tied to a twist tie wire Feed the twist tie wire and Computer Cable 31 into the bottom of the Console Mast 12 and out of the opening at the top 3 Install the Console Mast 12 into the receiving bracket on the top of the Main Frame 1 Note there is one bolt already installed in the receiving bracket that will engage with the slot at the bottom of the Console Mast This needs to be tightened last after the three other console mast bolts 4 Place a Split Washer 96 onto the Hex Head Bolt 60 and hand tighten through the left side of the console mast Place a Curved Washer 84 onto each Hex Head Bolt 103 and thread both into the front of the console mast tube Fasten these front bolts as tight as possible with the wrench 106 Next firmly tighten the two left side bolts with the same wrench NOTE The Computer Cable 3 1 runs through the Console Mast 12 Be careful not to pinch this cable during this procedure because It may affect the electrical functions of the console 5 Connect the two Ha
36. will have only the bottom row lit at first As you increase the work load more rows will light indicating a harder workout The elliptical will get harder to pedal as the rows increase There are 20 levels of resistance available for plenty of variety The first 5 levels are very easy workloads and the changes between levels are set to a good progression for de conditioned users Levels 6 10 are more challenging but the increases in resistance from one level to the next remain small Levels 1 15 start getting tough as the levels jump more dramatically Levels 6 20 are extremely hard and are good for short interval peaks and elite athletic training Basic Information The Message Center will initially be displaying the Program name When in scan mode during a program speed will be displayed for four seconds then move on and display Watts Indication of workload If OO watts Is displayed you are doing enough work to keep a 100 watt light bulb lit The data changes to Laps completed Segment time Max level Pressing the Enter button again will bring you back to the beginning The Stop button actually has several functions Pressing the Stop key once during a program will pause 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 lo resume your workout during Pause just press the Start key If the Stop button is pressed twice during
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