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900Er Owner’s Manual 900Er Rear Drive Elliptical Owner’s Manual Diamondback Fitness Release v.1 (11/2009) 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 6 900Er LAYOUT ......................................................................................
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900Er Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Diamondback Fitness rear drive elliptical. You have made a great choice and are about to enjoy one of the most effective and technically‐advanced methods of low‐impact cardiovascular exercise available today. Founded in 1991 as an off‐shoot of the legendary bicycle company, Diamondback Fitness was in many ways a complimentary addition to the Diamondback brand. One might even say this extension grew as a natu
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS Every piece of Diamondback Fitness equipment is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all applicable domestic and international standards. However, certain precautions must be taken when operating any piece of fitness equipment. NOTE: Please read the entire owner’s manual before operating the unit. Save this manual for future reference. Cautions – For Safe Operation Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts and pinch points.
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900Er Owner’s Manual Place the unit in an area that will meet the minimum clearance requirements: Front – 24” inches (61 cm) Sides = 24 inches (61 cm) Rear = 12 inches (30.5 cm) The unit is intended for indoor use only. Place the unit on a solid, level surface. Always adjust the leveling feet before using to ensure stability. Ensure all adjustment knobs and levers are fastened securely before using the unit and after making an adjustment. Use the handlebars when step
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900Er LAYOUT 8
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900Er Owner’s Manual 900Er ASSEMBLY Part Description A1 Stabilizer Foot A2 Stabilizer Foot Lock Nut B Rear Frame Assembly C Console Mast Assembly D Rear Wire Harness Connector E Forward Wire Harness Connector – Lower F1 Hex Bolt ‐ M8 x 1.25 x 16 mm (6 mm socket) F2 Lock Washer – 8.0 x 12.9 x. 2.4T mm F3 Flat Washer – 8.0 x 19.0 x 2.0 mm F4 Curved Washer – 8.0 x 19.0 x 2.0 mm G1 Hex Bolt – M5 x 0.8 x 20 mm G2 Hex Bolt – M5 x 0.8 x 20 mm
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Install the four (4) stabilizer feet assemblies (A1 & A2) into the underside of the front and rear stabilizers. Thread all the way in. 2. Remove the eight (8) hex bolts (F1), eight (8) lock washers (F2), four (4) flat washers (F3) and four (4) curved washers (F4) from rear frame assembly B and set aside. 3. Remove the two (2) hex bolts G1 from the left and right sides of the console mast assembly (C) and set aside. 4. Stand the rear frame assembly (B) right
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900Er Owner’s Manual 7. Parts G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 will arrive pre‐ assembled on the unit. Remove the four (4) hex bolts (G5) from the lower console mast front cover (G6) and set aside. Remove hex bolt G2 from the right side lower console mast cover (G4) and set aside with the two (2) G1 hex bolts. 8. Gather the left (G3) and right (G4) lower console mast covers and bring together as a clamshell over the console mast/main frame union. Align covers with the mounting holes in the m
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11. The forward pivots of the step arms (K2 & K3) will arrive with the fixing hardware pre‐installed as depicted. Remove the hardware assembly (parts J1, J2 and J3) from the step arms and set aside. 12. Spacer K1 should remain in place on the pivot axles. 13. Bring the pivots of the left step arm (K3) and handlebar (H1) together. Slide the handlebar pivot over the step arm pivot axle and press into place. 14. Thread fixing nut J3 onto the pivot axle and tighten with the prov
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900Er Owner’s Manual 17. Remove the two (2) Philips screws (L3) and the console hinge cover (L2) from the back of the console (L1). 18. Remove the four (4) Philips console mounting screws (L6) from backside of the console (L1) and set aside. 19. While supporting the console (L1), join connectors L4 with M1 and L5 with M2. 20. Reinstall the four (4) Philips machine screws (L6) through the underside of the tilting console hinge plate (M3) and into the correct holes in the backside of
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FINAL INSTALLATION Upon completion of the assembly steps, it may be necessary to move the unit. The 900Er is equipped with an integrated transport wheel which is recessed into the front of the frame. To move the unit, lift the rear frame, using the hand‐hold. Lift the rear end upward until the wheels touch the floor, and carefully roll the unit into position. Plug the unit into a power outlet. Ensure the unit is stable by adjusting the leveling feet. CUSTOM USER ADJUSTMENTS ‐ Diamo
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900Er Owner’s Manual Tilting Console To ensure users of every stature can maintain a clear and highly visible view of the console, the 900Er features a tilting console. Hinged at the bottom, adjust the display by gripping the top and rotating the entire console fore and aft until the desired viewing angle is achieved. Adjustable Width Handlebars The adjustable‐width handlebars are designed to accommodate an individual’s body mechanics. Rather than attempting to adjust the user’s n
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WORKOUT GUIDELINES Good Health is an Exercise in Common Sense In the study titled, “The Surgeon General’s Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity”, the surgeon general indicates that 61% of American adults are either overweight or obese. The study indicates that being overweight increases the risk of health problems, such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, as well as Type‐2 diabetes among other afflictions. Body Mass Index; BMI = (weight (lb) height² (
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900Er Owner’s Manual Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report dictates that exercise and fitness are beneficial for a person’s health and noted the need for exercise as a key component for disease prevention and healthy living. The best way to determine exercise intensity is to monitor your pulse rate. Your heart rate can easily be determined by counting the number of heart beats per
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In general, a wireless heart rate chest strap is the more accurate and convenient method of detecting and monitoring a heart rate signal. The user is not required to grip the touch heart rate sensors and the unit will continuously display the detected heart rate no matter where the hands are placed. Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training Zone Your calculated target heart rate, or the ideal intensity needed to improve cardiovascular fitness, depends primarily upon your ag
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900Er Owner’s Manual WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY It is recommended that you accumulate at least thirty (30) minutes of physical activity most days of the week. The American College of Sports Medicine makes the following recommendations for the quantity and quality of training for developing and maintaining cardio‐respiratory fitness in healthy adults: An activity that uses large muscle groups, maintained continuously, and is rhythmical and aerobic in nature. Duration: 20
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900Er CONSOLE OVERVIEW Console Layout iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple. 20
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900Er Owner’s Manual CONSOLE DISPLAY WINDOWS Large Data Display Located in the upper right‐hand corner of the LCD window, the Large Data Display window will provide the user with feedback for Time, Calories, Pulse, or Distance. Selection of the displayed data value is controlled by the DISPLAY key. If the Scan option is selected, “Scan” will be displayed in the upper right‐hand corner of the Large Data Display window and the displayed value will scroll through the four (4) opti
