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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 H
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical exerciser. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all 13. The pulse sensors are not medical devices. warnings on the elliptical exerciser before Various factors, including the user's move- using the elliptical exerciser. ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensur
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new REEBOK RL note the product model number and serial number be- 1500 elliptical exerciser. The RL 1500 elliptical exer- fore contacting us. The model number is RBEL4255.0. ciser is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your The serial number can be found on a decal attached to feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact the elliptical exerciser (see the front cover of this man- on your knees and ankles. And the RL 1500 ellip
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ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using the in- cluded hex keys and your own adjustable wrench . Use the drawings below to identify the small parts used for assembly. The number in paren
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1. Attach the Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with two 1 M10 x 116mm Carriage Bolts (38) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (70). 38 8 1 70 2. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the po- 2 sition shown. Connect the Upper Wire Harness (77) to the Lower Wire Harness (78). Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four M10 x 25mm Patch Screws (48) and four M10 Split Washers (85). Make sure that no wires are 2 pinched between the Upright and the Frame. 77 78 48 85 85 1 48 85 3. Attach the Track
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4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the 4 sides of two Wave Washers (88) and two Thrust Washers (66). Slide a Weld Spacer (89) onto the Left Crank Arm (83). Next, identify the Left Track Arm (12), which 83 is marked with an “L.” Orient the Left Track Arm as shown, and slide it onto the Left Crank Arm. Then, Grease 11 slide a Wave Washer (88) on the end of the Left Crank Arm. 89 Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap 88 66 (41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56). Next, 18
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7. Identify the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked 7 with an “L.” Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the Handlebar Legs (17). Next, turn the Left Handlebar and the Handlebar Leg so that the wide side of the pivot tube on the Left Handlebar is above the hexagonal holes in the 19 20 Handlebar Leg. Attach the Left Handlebar with two M8 x 38mm Button Bolts (58) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (72). Make sure that the Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal holes. Do Wide side of not tighten the Bu
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9. Apply a film of grease to the barrel of an M8 x 55mm 9 Bolt Set (92) and to a 7mm Spacer (55). Slide an M8 Washer (69) and the Spacer onto the barrel. While another person holds the front end of the Left Pedal Leg (14) inside of the bracket on the left Handlebar Leg (17), insert the barrel of the Bolt Set (92) through both parts. Next, slide a 7mm Spacer (55) and an M8 Washer (69) onto the end of the barrel of the Bolt Set. Then, turn the screw of the Bolt Set a few turns into the barrel. Do
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HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen- side. Using a saline solution such as saliva or contact sor, please read the instructions below. lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Then, return the sensor unit to a position against your chest. HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING The chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the steps If the chest pulse sensor does
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Next, hold the chest pulse sensor near the console. CHEST PULSE SENSOR CARE While holding one thumb stationary, begin tapping the other thumb against the electrode area at a rate • Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each of about one tap per second. Check the heart rate use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the reading on the console. electrode areas are wetted and the chest pulse sen- sor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off when • If the chest pulse sensor does not func
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ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER OPERATION HOW TO MOVE AND LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL CAUTION: To decrease the risk of injury, bend your EXERCISER legs and keep your back straight. Make sure to use your legs rather than your back to lift the elliptical Due to the size and weight of the elliptical exer- exerciser. Do not attempt to move the elliptical exer- ciser, moving it requires two persons. With the help ciser over an uneven surface. of another person, lift the handle on the rear of the el- liptical exerciser
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE In addition, the console offers ten preset programs. Each program automatically changes the resistance of the The advanced console offers a selection of features pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease your designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and pace as it guides you through an effective workout. effective. When the manual mode of the console is se- lected, the resistance of the pedals can be changed The console also features two h
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The Time display HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE will show the elapsed time. Note: When a program is Begin pedaling to activate the console. 1 selected (except for heart rate program The elliptical exerciser requires no batteries or 2), the display will external power source. Power is supplied by a show the time remaining in the program instead of generator while you are pedaling. To activate the elapsed time. the console, begin pedaling at a moderate pace. After a few seconds, the console displays
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Measure your heart rate if desired. HOW TO USE A CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM 5 To use the chest pulse sensor, see page 10. To Turn on the console. use the handgrip pulse sensor, follow the instruc- 1 tions below. Note: If you wear the chest pulse See step 1 on page 14. sensor and hold the handgrip pulse sensor at the same time, the console will not display your heart rate accurately. Select a calorie goal program. 2 If there are Press the Calorie Goal sheets of Programs button re- clear plastic peatedl
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The program will continue until no time remains in HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM the Time display. Adjust the intensity level of the program if Turn on the console. 4 1 desired. See step 1 on page 14. To increase or decrease the intensity level of the program, press the increase and decrease but- Select a preset program. 2 tons above the Adjust Intensity indicator. If you change the intensity level, the profile in the matrix To select a preset program, press one of the will show the new resistanc
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Put on the chest pulse sensor or hold the HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM 4 handgrip pulse sensor. Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart To use a heart rate program, you must wear the rate near target heart rate settings during your workout. chest pulse sensor or use the handgrip pulse sen- sor. If you use the handgrip pulse sensor, it is not Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program. necessary to hold the handgrips continuously dur- ing the program; however, you should
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During both heart rate programs, the console Note: During the program, you can manually over- will regularly compare your heart rate to the target ride the resistance setting, if desired, with the heart rate setting. If your heart rate is too far Quick Resistance buttons. However, when the below or above the target heart rate setting, the console compares your heart rate to the target resistance of the pedals will automatically in- heart rate setting, the resistance of the pedals crease or decre
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and fol- low the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 5. SYMPTOM: THE CONSOLE TURNS OFF AS SOON AS YOU STOP PEDALING Inspect and properly tighten all external parts of the el- liptical exerciser. Clean the elliptical exerciser with a If the console turns off as soon as you stop pedal- small amount o
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- WARNING: ergy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does Before beginning this or any exercise pro- your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your ex- gram, consult your physician. This is espe- ercise until your heart rate is near the lowest number cially important for persons over the age of 35 in
