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XE295 Elliptical Trainer
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please carefully read this entire manual before operating your new elliptical
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T able of Contents Product Registration 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Important Electrical Instructions 3 XE295 Assembly Instructions 4 Product Features 10 Operation of Y our Console 12 Programmable Features 15 Using A Heart Rate T ransmitter 22 General Maintenance 24 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty 25 ATTENTION This elliptical is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this application. Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety.
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XE295 Elliptical Trainer 2
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Product Registration 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 Fitness will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come. If not purc
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W ARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. If using the optional power supply: D ANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your Spirit Fitness elliptical from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning and/or service work. W ARNING - 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
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Important Electrical Instructions W ARNING! 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 out- doors, near a pool or spa, or in
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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/customerservice/video/ellipticalvideos.html Pre-Assembly 1. 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. Car
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STEP 1 : Console Mast 1. 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. At the 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
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STEP 2: Swing Arms 1. Slide two Wave Washers (81) onto both the Left and Right Console Mast axle. 2. Slide the Swing Arms (L) and (R), (10 & 11) 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 & 125)
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STEP 3: Connecting Arm 1. Untie the twist tie that holds each bushing (22) to the Connecting Arm end. Align the hole in the end of the Connecting Arms (L & R) (8 & 9) with the hole in the bracket of the Swing Arms (L) and (R), (10 & 11). The Connecting Arm ends should be inside of the Swing Arm (L) and (R), (10 & 11) brackets. Slide a Hex Head Bolt ( 104) through each Swing Arm (L) and (R), (10 &11) bracket and each Connecting Arm end. 2. Slide a Flat Washer (80) onto each bolt, then fasten
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STEP 4: Plastic Parts 1. Mate the Connecting Arm Covers (R) (58) with the Connecting Arm Covers (L) (58-1) on left and right Connecting Arms (8 & 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) (11),
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9 XE295 Elliptical Trainer
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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 trainers. Many other users complain of ankle, Achilles tendon, knee and/or hip pain. While researching a solution to these common
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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 automatically adjusting the incline. Generally the following guidelines hold true: • The upper
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XE295 Console Integrated Speakers for MP3 Player Muscle Activation Profile Large LCD with scrolling feedback and scrolling message center Heart Rate % Profile Swivel Fan to keep you cool T en innovative programs offer a variety of work-outs Convenient cargo Easy-T ouch compartment for Control Buttons keys, phone, or 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 t
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Quick Start This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Sta r t 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 Lev elUp/ Do wn buttons. The dot matrix display 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 ro
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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 hea
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Programmable Features Manual The Manual program works as the name implies, manually. This means that you control the workload and not the computer. To start the Manual program, follow the instructions below or just press the Ma nual button, then the Enter key and follow the directions in the Message Center. 1. Press the Ma nual 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/Do wn keys, then press the Enter key to ac
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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
