AquaBrew EX3 User's Manual
Contents
1. S S47 elliptical Owners Manual Version 1 1 table of contents Page Introduction AS AT sate LAS LA URUS Da chen Bu a oe eee 2 1 SpecificatiONnS eee eS ose See ee etek 2 Limited Home Use Warranty 3 Important Safety PrecautionS 4 Find a Certified Health Fitness Instructor 5 Getting Fil naat OO eee Pee eee ee eels eects Se 6 Assembly Instructions 0000 eee ee es 8 Electronics Overview saasaa eee eee rr es 10 Exercise ProgramS en ow Ka tah ee eon ee eee 11 Elliptical Operations so bihan ara eee ee ee PE 12 TrOuBDI SNOOLING osetrene pes See ae Glee es 14 Congratulations on the purchase of your LifeSpan Home series exercise equipment To ensure safe and trouble free operation we suggest that you read this Owners Manual and follow its recommendations LifeSpan and Intelli Key are trademarks of PCE Health and Fitness Any use of these trademarks without express written consent of PCE Health and Fitness is forbidden welcome to LifeSpan We all know that exercise is a key component to achieving the level of Health and Wellness that all of us desire Regular activity prevents the development of numerous diseases helps to reduce stress leads to an improved self image weight loss and increased energy levels The LifeSpan Home series offer the discriminating consumer products that meet their exacting needs and with many of the models we include co2. 167 cm L 66 7 cm W 157 5 cm H PRODUCT WEIGHT 213 Ibs 97 kg MECHANICS AND PERFORMANCE Extra heavy duty welded frame with FRAME chrome plated running rails MAX USER WEIGHT 350 Ibs 159 kg FLOOR LEVELING 4 point adjustable foot pads Front mounted transport wheels offer TRANSPORT easy moving l lt a FRAME LifeTime EZ 3 x PARTS 3 Years Xx a Te LABOR 1 Year Lu us limited home use warranty The LifeSpan EX3 comes with the following limited warranty which applies only to the use of the cross trainer in the home for residential non commercial purposes e Frame Lifetime e Parts 3 year e Labor 1 year PCE Health and Fitness warrants that the equipment it manufacturers is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The periods above are based on the date of purchase During these periods PCE Health and Fitness will repair or replace any defective part Free labor is included for the first year If within the time frames specified above any part of the LifeSpan EX3 fails to operate properly contact your authorized PCE Health and Fitness retailer to report the problem All labor shall be supplied by the authorized retailer that sold your product and the product must be located within that retailer s service area If you are unable to reach the dealer that you purchased the product from contact PCE Health and Fitness at our web site www pcefitness com and click on Customer Support
3. Customer Service or call 801 973 9993 PCE Health and Fitness reserves the right to make changes and improvements to our products without incurring any obligations to similarly alter any product purchased In order to insure our product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your elliptical only authorized parts can be used The warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by PCE Health and Fitness are used Exclusions and Limitations e This warranty does not apply to any defects caused by negligence misuse improper assembly or maintenance accident or an act of god e This warranty does not apply to discoloration of paint or plastics e PCE Health and Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages e This warranty is nontransferable from the original owner Registration You must register your LifeSpan product before a warranty claim can be processed To complete your registration card online go to www pcefitness com and fill out the registration card online or fill out the warranty card provided with your elliptical and mail it today Registration Cards must be completed and sent to PCE Fitness within 30 days of purchase to activate the Product Warranty on your LifeSpan equipment Product Warranties are not valid unless properly completed and sent to PCE Fitness within this 30 day period Note Read ALL instructions before using your LifeSpan elliptical important safety prec
4. to exercise every other day to give your body a days rest in between workouts The intensity of each workout refers to how hard you feel you are working and can be measured by your heart rate Depending on your fitness goals exercise between 55 and 90 of your maximum heart rate A sim ple way of estimating your maximum heart rate is by subtracting your age from 220 As a general rule of thumb if your fitness objective is to lose weight you will want to keep your heart rate at between 60 and 7590 of your maximum heart rate If your objective is improved aerobic performance keep your heart rate between 75 and 85 of your maximum heart rate 10090 85 75 Increased Performance Range 60 Aerobic Training Range Weight Loss Training Range FF Low Intensity 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 AGE To achieve benefits from your workout your workout time should be at least 20 minutes per session If you are trying to lose weight focus on longer 45 60 minutes less intense workouts to improve your aerobic performance focus on shorter more intense workouts As a rule of thumb when your exercising if you are having trouble completing a sentence you are working too hard When exercising you should be able to speak freely without gasping for air assembly instructions Since your elliptical cross trainer is a heavy piece of equipment we recommend that you use 2 people STEP 1 Secure Frame See Fi
5. 3 9923 www pcefitness com Neither PCE Health and Fitness nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damage or injury incurred as a result of information presented in the manual except under the terms of the product warranty specifications 8 16 LED Program Matrix CONSOLE 3 LED Display Panels Storage Tray and Spring Loaded Magazine Rack Manual Random Mountain Weight Loss PROGRAMMING Target Heart Rate Interval CONSOLE FEEDBACK Time Distance Speed Calories Resistance Level Heart Rate Contact Hand Grips and HEART RATE Optional Chest Strap ELECTRONICS AND PROGRAMMING TM Intelli Key blue light t CONSOLE OPERATIONS Sem ea ae POWER Plug in 120 VAC to 6 VDC Patented EX Link drive system provides a bio mechanically correct symmetrical elliptical pattern that models your natural walking gait and places the pedals parallel to the ground at the bottom of the pedal stroke 20 STRIDE LENGTH Quiet Stride drive system includes commercial grade sealed bearings DRIVE SYSTEM and poly V belt with 10 5 to 1 flywheel to pulley ratio providing smooth resistance at all workout levels LEVELS OF RESISTANCE 16 Levels RESISTANCE SYSTEM Motor Operated Eddy Current Brake ARM MOVEMENT Multi position handlebars include maximum movement up to 25 64 cm PEDALS Oversized slip resistant 16 8 L 74W 42 cm L 18 4 cm W 67 L 29 2 W 63 H KEPOR SPACE
6. Elliptical Cross Trainer make sure that it sits level on the floor Adjust the feet in the front corners first to make sure that the body of the machine sits level on the floor Then adjust the 2 rear feet up to make sure that all 6 feet sit level on the floor When you begin the Intelli Key lights on the Resistance and buttons should be flashing and the Start Reset button should be illuminated Remember that the Intelli Key button system will always flash the next button that needs to be pressed If you make a selection and don t know which button to press next wait for 3 seconds and the correct button will begin to flash Quickstart The easiest way to begin a workout on your Elliptical is to press the Start Reset button and begin working out in manual mode In this case the console will begin counting up from 00 00 If you want to preset the workout time in manual mode simply press the Resistance button and press Enter The time display reads 00 00 Press the Resistance or buttons to set the time and press start The time will count down from the preset time Checking Your Heart Rate You can check your heart rate by placing your hands on the bullhorn Contact Pulse Grips Hold ing onto the contact pulse grips for 30 or more seconds will give a more accurate reading If the contact pulse grips cannot pick up your pulse accurately or at all we recommend that you warm up for 5 to 10 minutes or until you begin to perspire to get a more ac
7. autions find a certified health fitness instructor When using equipment basic precautions should always be followed including Everyone is unique We all have different physical characteristics medical backgrounds and daily patterns i that need to be considered to design the optimal workout and nutrition program The Getting Fit section of Pe a A AE SE your Owners Manual is designed to give you a brief overview that will be beneficial in starting or modifying a Mover Operate your elliptical Chossstrailen HE Nas pegi damaged or Sven Pattlally submer sed iy Malet your exercise program We recommend however that you consider using a certified fitness professional that Do not use outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity ya myth is trained to tailor a fitness program specifically for you Keep the elliptical cross trainer on a solid level surface Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owners Manual Do not use attachments that are not recommended by PCE Health and Fitness Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles To support this we have partnered with the American College of Sports Medicine ASCM The ACSM has certified Personal Trainers and Health Fitness Instructors that can assist you in getting started and in Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes maintaining the right exercise program for you Keep hands and feet away from all movin
8. curate reading You can also use Aloe Vera on you hands for better conductivity between your hands and the contact pulse grips Using your Optional chest strap and the heart rate receiver built into the console is the preferred method to get an accurate heart rate reading particularly when using the heart rate control program When putting your chest strap on adjust the transmitter portion to the left side of your chest right over your heart It may take a few minutes for your skin to moisten and improve the contact between your skin and the chest strap If you are experiencing trouble getting a heart rate reading make slight adjustments to the position of the chest strap and check the batteries Optional Chest Strap can be purchased online at www pcefitness com 12 Resistance Program Set up Interval Mountain Weight Loss Random The EX3 comes with the LifeSpan Intelli Key button system that simply and easily steps you through the program set up process 1 Select Program Press the Resistance or buttons to scroll through each program The LED light next to the program name will illuminate to highlight which program is selected and the program matrix will show the program profile Press Enter when you reach the desired program 2 Select Level Use the Resistance or buttons to select between levels 3 Set Time Set the workout time The time starts at 24 00 minutes Use the Resistance or buttons to adjust the t
9. d assembly tools go over the Elliptical to make sure all assembly hardware is tight General Maintenance 1 Keep the unit clean and dry It is a good idea to wipe the unit down after each workout to keep it clean 2 Some material from the Roller Wheels will come off and leave deposits on the rails this is normal With a dry towel wipe the rails down as needed Any debris on the rails can create a rough feeling in the pedals 3 If the unit is not going to be used for any extended period of time it is a good idea to unplug the unit and store in a clean environment 14 PCE HEALTH amp FITNESS 801 973 9993 www pcefitness com P O Box 981316 Park City Utah 84098 1316
10. g parts Children and Pets Keep children off your elliptical at all times e When in use young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away Other Safety Tips Always consult a physician before beginning this or any exercise program If you experience chest pains nausea dizziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Cardiovascular endurance is the most important component of physical fitness There are two types of cardiovascular training these are interval training and steady state training Interval training varies the amount of effort required to workout The LifeSpan EX3 comes with several programs that automatically very the amount of resistance during the course of the workout These include Interval Random Mountain and Weight Loss programs All of these programs vary the amount of effort required during the workout by automatically adjusting the flywheel resistance Steady state training keeps the workload constant The manual program on your LifeSpan elliptical allows you to manually control the resistance of your elliptical providing you with a constant workout that you completely control The EX3 also supports Heart Rate training where you can preset the elliptical to a target heart rate The elliptical will then automatically adjust the resistance level to maintain your target heart rate If you have a requirement to maintain a steady heart rate durin
11. g your workout the manual or Target Heart Rate Program is the best selection Regardless of your personal fitness goals and the program that you pursue warming up and cooling down before and after you workout will help reduce the risk of injury and improve the effectiveness of your workout Warming up is important to bring your body from its normal level of activity to a state where it is ready to exercise by increasing the flow of blood to the muscle to raise the muscle temperature This will increase the muscle elasticity and protect the joints The warm up period also helps to mentally prepare you for your workout Warmups should be done at a low intensity level and last for at least five minutes Cooling down after your workout is required to gradually bring your cardiovascular system down to its normal level Follow your workout with at least 10 minutes of stretching Focus on the major muscle groups of the lower extremity When stretching stretch the muscle until you feel gentle tension hold it and wait for the tension to relax while the muscle elongates stretch the muscle again until you feel gentle tension Do not bounce when you stretch bouncing is not an effective approach to stretching and can lead to injury The three components of a successful cardiovascular exercise program are e Frequency e Intensity e Time In terms of freguency you should try and exercise at least three times per week Preferably you should try
12. gures 1 amp 2 during assembly A Place the cross trainer on the floor in a level area Pull out the chrome plated rails by grabbing the back of the rails by the rear feet and pulling the rear feet away from the frame The rails need to be fully extended in the length before the nuts ca be attached Note These rails pushed into the frame to reduce the shipping size B Secure the rails in place using the 4 Nuts K with Lock Washers M included in the hardware bag C Tighten the 4 Nuts K with Lock Washers M using the provided wrench STEP 2 Attach Handlebars See Figure 3 A Attach both the right and left handlebars by first removing the four attaching screws J already in place on the frame brackets where the handlebars are mounted Place the handlebar bracket over the top of the frame bracket and align the 4 holes Hand tighten each of the 4 screws J first before tightening with the provided 6 mm Allen wrench B Attach the round plastic outside handlebar covers by first removing the screws L that are hand tightened on the inner round cover Place the outer cover over the inner cover aligning the holes and install and tighten the 2 screws L with a Phillips head screw driver STEP 3 Attach the Display Console Frame See Figure 4 HARDWARE TOOLS Screws Already in Place on the Elliptical A Remove the 4 screws J hand tightened into the top of the console mount brac
13. ime from here Once the time is set press the Start Reset button to begin your workout Heart Rate Control Program Set up The Heart Rate Control program automatically changes the resistance to maintain a constant heart rate that you establish during the program set up process 1 Select Program Press the Resistance or buttons until the Red LED illuminates beside the Target Heart Rate program Press Enter 2 Set Time Use the Resistance or buttons to select the workout time If a time is not selected the program will start counting up from 00 00 Press Enter 3 Set Target Heart Rate Set the desired workout heart rate by using the Resistance or buttons and Press the Start button to begin the workout 13 troubleshooting amp Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Unit is unstable or rocks while in use Solution Make sure unit is on a solid level surface Adjust the front and rear adjustment feet until all 6 feet are sitting solid on the floor Problem No power at console Solution Try using another outlet or testing something else at the outlet being used to make sure there is power at the outlet If still a problem contact LifeSpan Customer Service Problem Rough feeling in pedals when in use Solution Clean the rails with a dry cloth Any debris on the rails will give a rough feeling when in use Problem Excess play in the handlebars or pedals Solution Using the provide
14. ket With the help of a 2nd person connect the connector between the main frame and the display console frame M8 15L 12PCS 8 5 8 L 4PCS SCREWS AN screws AN B Align the Display Console Frame over the Main Frame bracket being careful not to pinch the wire harness Hardware Bag between the 2 frames Install and hand tighten the M8 4PCS M8 4PCS 4 attaching screws J before fully tightening with the supplied 6 mm Allen wrench i SS Wrench 6mm Tool N washer nut AS electronics overview Program Matrix C MANUAL INTERVAL O MOUNTAIN WEIGHT LOSS O RANDOM TARGET HEART RATE Intelli Key M SPEED DISTANCE METIME HE PULSE LEVEL HH CALORIE LED Display ntelli Key Panels blue lights for easy program set up Quick Keys for Program Set up Hold 3 seconds to reset e Display console includes the Intelli Key blue lights The flashing blue light shows you which button to press next to set up and use the system programs The Resistance Level and buttons allow the user to set up the programs as well as change resistance levels while in use e The Start Reset button allows you to begin your workout in manual mode without going through the set up process Heart Rate readout supports using a Polar Compatible Chest Strap The Scan button is used to either select a specific set of readouts like Speed Time and Level or Distance Heart Rate and Calories or it can be used to a
15. mmercial warranties that cover institutional use up to 6 hours per day The reguirement for performance and durability is at the heart of each PRO series model We start with a robotically welded steel frame and add top of the line components to our patented EX Link drive system The result is a smooth and consistent workout for every user that will last for years to come To make the Home series easy to use we include our Intelli Key blue button system that simply and easily steps each user through the program set up process and for motivation we include resistance programs and a heart rate control program to give our customers the programming variety they need to maintain their workout routines Please read this manual thoroughly before assembly and operation of your LifeSpan elliptical It includes basic information on starting an exercise program and safety tips that will assist you in reaching your goals for a healthy lifestyle To keep your elliptical cross trainer in optimal condition please pay attention to the maintenance and cleaning section of this manual and remember that some kinds of service should only be performed by a gualified service technician If service is reguired please contact your authorized PCE Health and Fitness Retailer If a question or problem arises that cannot be answered by your retailer contact us PCE Health and Fitness PO Box 981316 Park City Utah 84098 1316 Phone 801 973 9993 Fax 801 97
16. utomatically switch between these two sets of readouts The Scan light will turn on when the readouts are set to automatically switch between the readouts 10 exercise programs The EX3 comes with a manual program where the user controls the pedal resistance and with Interval Weight Loss Mountain and Random programs that automatically vary the resistance during the course of the workout In addition there is a Heart Rate Program that automatically varies the resistance based on keeping your heart rate at the level that you originally selected Program time can be preset to range from 10 00 minutes to 99 00 minutes or you can just start counting up from 00 00 If the time is preset the program length will be divided into 16 equal segments If the program counts up from 00 00 each segment will run for 60 seconds After 16 minutes the program profile will go back to the beginning automatically Interval Segments Level 1 0000000000000 Level 2 Level 3 0000000000000000 Mountain Segments 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 0000000000000000 O000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 000 000 000 09000 00 TIT IIIT ST Jerere 0 0 00000000000002 5 e l hehotehahofefatatehhehale ts 000000 00000 0000000 000 0000 000000 0 0000855 0 00099090 000000 00000 0000000 00000 0 0000855 0 00008255 000000 0O00000 11 elliptical operations Before using your
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search