Spirit XE150 Home Gym User Manual
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1. 350 Elliptical Elliptical Elliptical OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL Table of Contents PROGUCT Registration 2 Important 5 Important Electrical Intolfit aUis bacc iud eria 4 Important Operation Instr ctlons iier ER Dau E 4 css alii 5 E 13 Operation of Your New Ellipilcal creare ber mr eoe ree rote retener temet decus 22 Manufacturer s Limited Warranty uses 33 ATTENTION THIS ELLIPTICAL IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY AND IS WARRANTED FOR THAT APPLICATION ANY OTHER APPLICATION VOIDS THIS WARRANTY IN ITS ENTIRETY 1 XE Series Elliptical 5212 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL AND WELCOME TO THE SPIRIT FAMILY Thank you for your purchase of this quality elliptical trainer from Spirit Manufacturing Inc 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 will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come The local dealership where you purchased this elliptical is your a2. The XE Elliptical has five different programs that have been designed for a variety of workouts These five programs have factory preset profiles for achieving different goals The initial built in level of difficulty for each program is set to a relatively easy level You may adjust the level of difficulty for each program before beginning by following the instructions in the message window after selecting your program The Programs HILL The Hill program simulates going up and down a hill The resistance in the pedals will steadily increase and then decrease during the program To start the Hill program follow the instructions below or just press the Hilll button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 Press the Hill key then press the Enter key 2 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen 3 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program at the top of the hill The factory setting is level seven Adjust the level and then press enter 6 Now you are f
3. MI 123 HRS 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 window will be scrolling the start up message You may now begin to use the console XE550 Console Operation 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 Up or Down 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 rows increase Basic information The Dot Matrix has two display modes XE350 The 50 shows the dot matrix and track at the same time XE550 When you begin a program it will be in the Profile display mode To the left of the dot matrix there is a button labeled Display Pressing this button once will switch the display to show a quarter mile track If the Display button is pressed again the Track indicator light next to the Display button will start to blink This indicates the display is in Scan mode The display will switch back and forth between Track and Profile mode every few seconds To turn off the scan mode press the Displ
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5. 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 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 Various factors including the user s 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 sandals or bare feet are not suitable use on your elliptical Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg atigue SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THINK SAFETY 3 XE Series Elliptical Important Electrical Information WARNING e NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power supply f A C 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 e NEVER expo
6. best way to burn fat is to keep your heart rate at around 60 to 70 of it s maximum potential This program does not use heart rate but simulates a lower steady exertion workout To start the Fat Burn program follow the instructions below or just press the Fat Burn button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 2 A Press the Fat Burn key then press the Enter key The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program The factory setting is level five 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 NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will only affect the wo
7. immediately 2 Locate the hardware package The hardware is separated into steps Remove the tools first Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion STEP 1 REAR RAIL ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 1 You should have four 3 3 4 X 3 8 bolts four curved washers two 1 4 X 3 8 bolts two flat washers and six 3 4 X 1 8 Phillips head screws Put the two flat washers on the 2 1 4 bolts and hand tighten them through the top of the middle stabilizer tube into the rear rail assembly Put the four curved washers on the 3 3 4 bolts and hand tighten them through the front of the middle stabilizer tube into the rear rail assembly Using the wrench provided tighten all six bolts securely Locate the four plastic covers XE150 50 only for the rear rail assembly and the one cover for the front stabilizer and install them using the six 3 4 X 1 4 screws and the Phillips head screw driver provided STEP 2 CONSOLE MAST ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 2 You should have one 2 3 4 X 3 8 bolt one lock washer two 1 X 3 8 bolts two curved washers and four 1 2 X 1 4 Phillips head screws Locate the console mast and console mast cover and slide the cover onto the mast as far as it will go Make sure the cover is facing the correct way At the top opening of the main body of the elliptical is a wire harness Unravel and straighten out the
8. moisten 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 Control unless a steady solid Actual Heart Rate value is being displayed High wild random numbers being displayed indicate a problem Areas to look for interference which may cause erratic heart rate 1 Microwave ovens T V s small appliances etc 2 Fluorescent lights 3 Some household security systems 4 Perimeter fence for a pet 5 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 logo is right side up 6 If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer Heart Rate Control Program 1 amp 2 HR 1 HR 2 operation 32 XE Series Elliptical Both programs operate the same the only difference is that HR 1 is set to 6096 and HR 2 is set to 8096 of maximum heart
9. press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen 3 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program The factory setting is level seven Adjust the level and then press enter 6 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 Stop key to go back one level or screen 7 If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will only affect the workload for the present position in the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level 8 During the Cardio program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode XE550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature 9 When the program ends you
10. rate They both are programmed the same way To start the HR 1 or HR 2 programs follow the instructions below or just press the HR 1 or HR2 button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 10 Press the HR 1 or HR 2 key then press the Enter key 11 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen 12 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press enter to continue 13 Next is Time You may adjust the Time and press enter to continue 14 Now you are asked to adjust the Heart rate Level This is the heart rate level you will experience during the program Adjust the level and then press enter 15 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 Stop key to go back one level or screen 16 If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will allow you to change your target heart rate at any time during the program 17 During the HR 1 or HR 2 programs you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing th
11. arm Holding the rear of the foot pad with your right hand and the connecting arm just in front of the foot pad with your left hand place the foot pad over the bushing housing Holding the axle removed in step 2 in one hand and the foot pad in the other line up the large hole in the side of the bracket under the foot pad with the hole in the bushing housing and insert the axle all the way until the washer is flush against the bracket You may have to wiggle the axle while moving the foot pad slightly to get the axle to go in Take the bolt and washer that you removed from the axle in step 2 and thread it into the hole in the axle Tighten the bolt using two wrenches provided You have to put a wrench on both axle bolts to tighten firmly Align the hole in the end of the connecting arm pivoting rod end with the hole in the bracket of the handle bar The rod end should be on the inside of the handle bar bracket Take one of the 1 1 4 X 3 8 bolts and install it through the handle bar bracket and the rod end Install a flat washer and Nyloc nut on the bolt and tighten firmly using a wrench on the nut and one on the bolt Repeat for the right side foot pad connecting arm Install the plastic covers over the connection of the rod end and handle bar The front inside hole in the plastic uses a self tapping screw and the two rear holes use the 3 8 machine screws short There is a short Phillips screw driver provided for install
12. ate for either cardiovascular fitness or weight loss is represented by two different lines that cut diagonally through the chart A definition of the lines goal is in the bottom left hand corner of the chart If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss it can be achieved by training at 8096 or 60 respectively of your Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule approved by your physician Consult your 29 XE Series Elliptical physician before participating in any exercise program With all Spirit Heart Rate Control elliptical machines you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate Control program This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls resistance at the pedals TARGET HEART RATE TRAINING CHART Heart Rate Beats per Minute Mur Moan Rate 12 11 100 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 e of User Weight Loss Cardiovascular 9 Rate of Perceived 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 al
13. ay key again This will return you to the profile display mode The Message Window will initially be displaying Time and Distance information On the bottom left of the message window is another Display button Each time this Display button 21 XE Series Elliptical is pressed the next set of information will appear four windows in all In order Time and Distance Pulse and Calories Speed in RPM and MPH Work Level and Watts If the Display button is pressed during the Level and Watts display the Scan light will come on and the message window will show each set of data for four seconds then switch to the next set of data in a continuous loop Pressing the Display button again will bring you back to the beginning To the right of the Dot matrix display on the XE550 is a Heart Icon and a Bar Graph The XE350 has a heart icon only in the main screen The XE Series 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 optional on XE150 will start the Heart Icon blinking this may take a few seconds The Message Window will display your heart rate or Pulse in beats per minute The Bar Graph represents the percentage of your maximum heart rate you are currently achieving NOTE You must enter your age for the Bar Graph to be accurate Refer to Heart Rate section for details about these features and how they can help you work out more effic
14. blishes the 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 1 Contact your selling authorized Spirit dealer OR 2 Contact your local authorized Spirit service organization 3 If there is a question as to where to obtain service contact our service department at 870 935 1107 4 If no local service is available Spirit will repair or replace the parts at Spirit s option within the warranty period at no charge for parts All transportation costs both to our factory and upon return to the owner are the responsibility of the owner The owner is responsible for adequate packaging upon return to Spirit Spirit 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 5 For any further information or to contact our service department by mail send your correspondence to Spirit Manufacturing Inc P O Box 2037 Jonesboro AR 72402 2037 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made Spirit
15. bottom of the elliptical stroke The second position sets the footpad to five 5 degrees and the top position sets the foot pads to ten 10 degrees Because every body is different and there are as many styles to pedal an elliptical as there are people we found there is no one angle that fit every user Some users would be up on the balls of their feet resulting in numb toes so we decided to let the user 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 no more numb toes Some users are uncomfortable at this angle so for them we designed in three different adjustable angles so they could find one that feels best for them A great side benefit of the adjustable foot pad angle is that you end up working different muscle groups At the highest angle you will work the quadriceps more At the lowest angle you work the hamstrings and glutes harder Not a bad perk Transportation The elliptical is equipped with two transport wheels which are engaged when rear of XE Series Elliptical is lifted Operation of Your Elliptical XE Series Elliptical Getting familiar with the control panel XE150 Console Fan Dox matrix Data display an Control keys power switch Pulse sensors Bottle holder Starting a program Quick Start After the console powers up you may press the Start key to begin this will initiate th
16. dministrator for all Spirit warranty and service needs Their responsibility is to provide you with the technical 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 Manufacturing Inc Name of Dealer Telephone Number of Dealer Purchase Date Product Registration 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 Manufacturing Inc or visit www spiritfitness com to register online XE Series Elliptical Important Safety Instructions WARNING Read all instructions before using this appliance 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 it has
17. e Quick Start mode In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Up Down buttons Distance and Calories will accrue starting from zero The Calorie window will switch between Calories and Watts every 5 seconds The Calorie reading shows total Calories burned and is an approximate number The Watt reading indicates how much work you are doing If the Watt reading is 100 this means you are doing enough work to light a 100 watt light bulb The bottom left data window will switch between RPM and Speed every 5 seconds RPM is your actual pedal rotation speed and the Speed readout is in MPH indicating approximate road speed as if pedaling a bicycle in 7 gear The Distance window shows distance traveled based on pedal speed in miles The Pulse window will display your heart rate in beats per minute if you are holding the heart rate hand sensors or wearing a chest strap transmitter Manual 16 XE Series Elliptical Using the Up Down keys highlight the Manual icon at the top of the display and press Mode key The profile will be blinking and you may use the Up Down keys to adjust the program work level and then press Mode The Time window will now be blinking Use the Up Down keys to adjust the program Time and then press Mode The Distance window will now be blinking and you can adjust a target Distance using the Up Down keys then press Mode Calories will now be blinking repeat the sam
18. e adjacent Display key 18 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 window Auto pilot XE550 only The Auto pilot feature is a unique heart rate program This program allows you to enter the Heart Rate Control program on the fly At any time during any program you can press the Auto pilot button and the console will switch to heart rate control mode The console will maintain your heart rate at the current level when you press the Auto pilot button For instance If you are in the Manual mode and your heart rate is at 150 beats per minute pressing the Auto pilot button will switch the console to heart rate control and keep your heart rate at 150 beats per minute automatically 33 XE Series Elliptical Manufacturer s Limited Warranty Effective October 15 2005 ELLIPTICAL WARRANTY Spirit Manufacturing Inc warrants all its elliptical parts for a period of 2 years from the date of retail sale as determined by sale receipt or eighteen 18 months from the original factory shipping date whichever comes first Spirit s responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts at Spirit s option and technical support to our independent dealers and servicing organizations In the absence of a dealer or service organization these warran
19. e process as above to set then press Mode The Watt icon will be blinking If you choose to set the Watts then the machine will automatically adjust the workload to maintain continuous work What this means is that if you set the Watt to 100 the machine will try to keep you working at a rate of work that equals 100 Watts or working at a rate that will keep a 100 Watt light bulb burning Watts are determined by the amount of work you are doing On the ZE50 Elliptical this means the speed you are pedaling at combined with the workload of the machine In Watt mode if you change your speed the machine will automatically change the workload to maintain the same Watt level If you pedal faster the workload will decrease and if you pedal slower the workload increases After adjusting all the parameters press Start to begin your workout Preset Programs There are 12 preset programs to choose from After power up or reset press the Up Down keys to highlight the Program icon Press the Mode key to enter the program mode The display will show P1 for two seconds then change to the P1 program profile You may keep pressing the Up Down keys to scroll through the 12 programs When you see a program you want press the Mode key to enter At this point you may press start to begin the program with the default settings or you may customize the program To customize the work level press the Up key You will see the profile increase in size When the work leve
20. he 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 for someone of your age To determine the effective heart rate range for specific goals you simply calculate a percentage your MHR Your Heart rate training zone is 5096 to 9096 of your maximum heart rate 6096 of your MHR is the zone that burns fat while 8096 is for strengthening the cardio vascular system This 60 to 80 is the zone to stay in for maximum benefit For someone who is 40 years old their target heart rate zone is calculated 220 40 180 maximum heart rate 180 x 6 108 beats per minute 60 of maximum 180 X 8 144 beats per minute 80 of maximum So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108 to 144 beats per minute If you enter your age during programming the console will perform this calculation automatically Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate control programs and also for the Heart rate bar graph After calculating your Maximum Heart Rate 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 below represent the Maximum Heart Rate for a person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column The training heart r
21. he 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 service companies use of parts other than original Spirit parts or external causes such as 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 Mfg Spirit 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 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 esta
22. hout 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 window If you start a program without changing the settings the default or saved settings will be used The default computer settings are Age 35 Weight 150 Lbs Time 30 00 Max Level each program has a different maximum work level Hill 7 5 Cardio 7 Strength 8 Interval 7 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 Manual The Manual program works as the name implies manually This means that you control the work load yourself and not the computer To start the Manual program follow the instructions below or just press the Manual button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 Press the Manual key then press the Enter key 2 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on t
23. iently The Stop Reset button actually has several functions Pressing the Stop Reset 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 To resume your workout during Pause just press the Start key If the Stop Reset button is pressed twice during a workout the program will end and the console will return to the start up screen If the Stop Reset key is held down for 3 seconds the console will perform a complete Reset During data entry for a program the Stop Reset key performs a Previous Screen function This allows you to go back one step in the programming each time you press the Stop Reset key 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 program keys also act as a Number Key Pad when you are in the data setting mode Under each program key is a number If you are setting new data such as Age weight etc you can use these keys to enter the numbers quickly The XE series consoles include a built in fan to help keep you cool To turn the fan on flip the switch on the right side of the console case Programming
24. iking All the settings will be saved as a custom program Target HR This program allows you to set a target heart rate and the machine will automatically adjust the work load to safely reach the target and maintain that target Use the Up Down keys to select the Target HR program and press Mode The display will show a number and the age icon at top will be blinking Use the Up Down keys to adjust the age and press Mode The display will now show a blinking percent number or the letters THR You may use the Up Down keys to choose either 55 75 90 or THR The percentage choices will automatically set the target to a percent of your maximum heart rate based on your age This is why it is important to adjust the age properly The console will use a formula to determine the correct percentage 220 age maximum HR For example a 30 year old persons Max HR is 190 BPM 220 30 190 BPM If the 30 year old wants to work at 75 their target HR will be 142BPM If you want to choose to work at 75 for example then use the Up Down arrows to highlight 7596 and press mode Now the Time window will be blinking and you can program it and other data the same as other programs If you want to set your own custom Target HR then use the Up Down arrow to highlight THR and press mode The Pulse window will now be blinking Use the Up Down arrows to set your own Target HR and press Mode to continue Recovery Used to measure how fast your hear
25. ing the inside screws Install the two wheel covers using the four 5 8 machine screws long Install the locking pins for the adjustable foot pads into the desired holes XE350 XE550 only See Foot pad angle adjustment section for details of this feature This step is for the XE550 only Install the two plastic parts that make up the rear shroud using the seven Phillips head screws XE Series Elliptical Assembly drawing XE150 XE350 XE550 XE150 8 XE Series Elliptical Step 1 amp 2 Console Main wire harness Hand pulse wire harness Front of unit NFX LL N Right side of unit N Console mast cover lt lt LN gt Front stabilizer cover Middle stabilizer cover 2 pcs Rail assembly il 13 14 mm Short Phillips 12 Wrench Screw driver Screwdriver Wrench 940920 PM1900 9 XE Series Elliptical Step 3 amp 4 andle bar left Connecting arm Handle bar cover Handle bar right cover 4pcs Connecting arm 2pcs Handle bar 940920 PM1900 Wheel cover 2pcs XE Series Elliptical 10 XE350 Step 182 KS Console SJ SD 7 Main wire harness Qi V pulse wire harness L Ca VS M Console mast Front of unit Right side of unit Front stabilizer cover Middle stabilizer cover 2pcs 13 14 mm Short Phillips 12mm Wrench Screw driver Screw driver Wrench 940920 PM1900 11 XE Series El
26. inished 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 Stop key to go back one level or screen 7 If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will only affect the workload for the present position in the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level 8 During the Hill program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message 24 XE Series Elliptical A window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode XE550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature 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 window Fat Burn The Fat Burn program is designed as the name implies to maximize the burning of fat There are many schools of thought on the best way to burn fat but most experts agree that a lower exertion level which stays steady is the best The absolute
27. king 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 and or the 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 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program The factory setting is level seven Adjust the level and then press enter Now the first column will be blinking and you are asked to adjust the level for the first segment of the workout When you finish adjusting the first segment or if you don t want to change then press enter to continue to the next segment The next segment will show the same level as the previously adjusted segment Repeat the same process as the last segment then press enter Continue this process until all twenty segments have been set The mes
28. l is where you like it press the Mode key If you do not want to customize the profile just press the Mode key to bypass The Time window will now be blinking Use the Up and Down keys to adjust the workout time and then press Mode The Distance window will now be blinking Repeat the same process to set the distance to count down if desired and press Mode The Calorie window will now be blinking Repeat the same process then press Mode The Pulse window will now be blinking Entering a Pulse number will set an alarm that will beep when your heart rate reaches the programmed number to let you know you have reached your target Once you have set the data you may press Start to begin the program You may also press Start at any time during the programming to begin Any data that is not programmed at that point will count up from zero When the program ends there is a series of audible beeps You may press Start to restart the program or press Reset to return to the start up screen User Program 17 XE Series Elliptical This mode allows you to build and save your own custom program Press the Up or Down key until the User icon at the top of the display is blinking then press Mode The first column of the profile will be blinking Use the Up Down keys to adjust the work level then press Mode The second column will now be blinking Repeat the same process as above and press Mode Repeat this process until all the columns are adjusted to your l
29. l 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 30 XE Series Elliptical 6 Minimal 7 Very very light 8 Very very light 9 Very light 10 Very light 11 Fairly light 12 Comfortable 13 Somewhat hard 14 Somewhat hard 15 Hard 16 Hard 17 Very hard 18 Very hard 19 Very very hard 20 Maximal You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each rating For example a rating of 12 will 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 31 XE Series Elliptical Using a Heart Rate Transmitter How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter 1 Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts 2 Adj
30. liptical Step 3 amp 4 gt 8 Q UO c T D d ow M 82 JAS Z Q i v 8x c F LA MES S Jui Dn 58 22 Wb Du co lt VN ss Ww O o SE 7 A c D ft 6 2a oF 5 P UO E S 2 7 iy Adjustment pin 2pcs y 2pcs cover Wheel 940920 PM1900 XE Series Elliptical 12 XE550 Step 1 amp 2 4 K Console S NQ J Or Main wire harness 4 Hand pulse wire harness Le ETR M Console mast Console mast cover Hl Front of unit Right side of unit Front stabilizer cover tl Tal 13 14 mm Short Phillips 12 mm Wrench Screw driver Screw driver Wrench 940920 PM1900 13 XE Series Elliptical Step 3 amp 4 5 P ifie pem e 2 28 a ow S E p B E 62 LP 8 T 2 Zh 3 SS o Adjustment pin 2pcs Handle bar Handle bar cover j C bar left o I BRS eg P DX ge E Ow lt fi Y Bu 2 ON E O c XE Series Elliptical 14 Features Adjustable foot pedals and orthopedically correct foot pads XE350 and XE550 only 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
31. 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 window E Strength The Strength program is designed to increase muscular strength in your lower body This program will steadily increase in resistance to a high level and then keeps you there This is designed to strengthen and tone your legs and glutes To start the Strength program follow the instructions below or just press the Strength button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 Press the Strength key then press the Enter key 2 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen 26 XE Series Elliptical E You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program The factory setting is level eight Adjust the level and then press enter Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start ke
32. nsole Fan Data display Dot matrix Message window gt Program buttons power switch numeric key pad Control keys Pulse sensors Bottle holder a XE550 Console Fan Dot matrix Heart rate indicator Display view Heart rate bar graph Program buttons _ numeric key pad i gt Fan power switch Message Display view lt window Control keys Although the XE350 and XE550 look different they actually operate in a similar 20 XE Series Elliptical manner For space consideration we will describe the operation and note where the two differ Power up The XE Series Elliptical is supplied with an external power supply When power is connected to the XE Series Elliptical the console will automatically power up If there is no input to the console for 4 minutes the console will go to stand by mode In stand by 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 dot matrix display will show a software version ie VER 1 0 and the message window will display an odometer reading The odometer reading displays how many hours the elliptical has been used and how many virtual miles the elliptical has gone The display will look like this ODO 123
33. o the next screen 3 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the Weight number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then press enter to continue 4 Nextis 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 Enter key NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen 6 Once the program starts you will be at level one This is the easiest level and it is a 23 XE Series Elliptical 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 data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode XE550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature 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 window Preset Programs
34. 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 problems Spirit engineers consulted Richard DeKok P T M T 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 e The first solution was to add a 2 degree inward angle to the foot pads This might sound simple but what it does is puts the users joints back into a neutral alignment This eases the over stressing of the ankles knees and hips e The second solution was to make the foot pedal adjustable to the user s style of pedaling the elliptical We achieved this by adding an adjustment that allows the angle of the foot pad to be changed There are three adjustments The lowest one will set the footpads at zero 0 degrees or flat at the
35. rkload for the present position in the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level During the Fat Burn program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode XE550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature 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 window 25 XE Series Elliptical Cardio The Cardio program is designed to increase your Cardio vascular function This is simply said exercise for your heart and lungs It will build up your heart muscle and increase blood flow and lung capacity This is achieved by incorporating a higher level of exertion with slight fluctuations in work To start the Cardio program follow the instructions below or just press the Cardio button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 Press the Cardio key then press the Enter key 2 The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad then
36. sage window will then tell you to press enter to save the program After saving the program the message window 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 28 XE Series Elliptical 10 If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will only affect the workload for the present position in the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level 11 During the User 1 or User 2 program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode 550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature Heart Rate programs Before we get started a word about Heart Rate The old motto 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 t
37. se this elliptical to rain or moisture This product is NOT designed for Use outdoors near a pool or spa or in any other high humidity environment Important 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 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 Use caution while participating in other activities while using your elliptical such as watching television reading etc These distractions may cause you to lose balance which may result in serious injury Always hold on to a handrail or hand bar while making control changes Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys They are precision set to properly function with little finger pressure Pushing harder is not going to make the unit go faster or slower If you feel the buttons are not functioning properly with normal pressure contact your Spirit dealer 4 XE Series Elliptical Assembly Instructions UNPACKING THE UNIT 1 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
38. t rate HR recovers from exercise The faster your HR returns to normal from exercise level the better aerobic shape you are in Pressing the recovery button will start a 60 second count down Hold the hand pulse sensors and do not exercise during the count down At the end of the 60 seconds a score will be displayed ranging from F1 to F6 with F1 being the highest score and F6 being the lowest FUNCTIONS 18 XE Series Elliptical TIME SPEED RPM DISTANCE CALORIES WATTS PULSE LEVEL Count up accumulates training time from zero to 99 59 Count down counts down from preset time to zero Automatically toggles between SPEED and RPM every 6 seconds Speed is in miles per hour or kilometers per hour Count up accumulates training distance from 0 00 to 99 99 miles Count down counts down from preset distance to zero Accumulates calories burned from 0 to 9999 This is an estimated number only to be used from workout to workout to compare your progress Actual calorie burn cannot be measured accurately on any consumer exercise equipment because every individual burns calories at a different rate Indicates the amount of work being done in Watts Displays your current heart rate when you grasp the hand sensors or wear the chest strap transmitter Shown next to the workout profile Indicates the level of work being done from 1 to 16 Getting familiar with the control panel 19 XE Series Elliptical XE350 Co
39. 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 the readouts are correct You will be asked for your Age and Weight Entering your Age ensures that the Heart Rate bar graph shows the correct number Your Age is also necessary during the Heart Rate control 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 22 XE Series Elliptical count we do want to be as close as possible A message about Calories 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 They 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 about the same rate as during exercise for 20 30 minutes after you have finished exercising Entering 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 wit
40. the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode XE550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature 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 window Custom User Defined Programs There are two customizable User programs that allow you to build and save your own workout The two programs User 1 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 1 Press the User 1 or User 2 key The message window 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 When you press enter the message window will show if there is no name saved If the name David had been previously saved the message window will show Name David and the D will be blin
41. the excess wire back into the console mast carefully install the console onto the mounting plate and secure using the four Phillips head screws HANDLE BAR ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 3 You should have two 5 8 X 3 8 bolts two large flat washers two large wave washers and four self tapping Phillips head screws Locate and install the 2 large wave washers onto the handle bar axle one on each side Slide the left and right handle bars onto the appropriate side of the axle There is a sticker on each handle bar indicating L for left and R for right Put the large flat washers onto the two 5 8 X 3 8 bolts and install and tighten in the threaded holes in the ends of the axle Install the plastic covers over the handle bar axle connections with the six self tapping Phillips head screws STEP 4 FOOT PAD CONNECTING ARM ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the hardware from the hardware pack for step 4 You should have two 1 1 4 X 3 8 bolts two flat washers two Nyloc nuts four 5 8 machine screws long four 3 8 machine screws short and two self tapping Phillips head 6 XE Series Elliptical Screws On the pedal arms in the middle on top there are two axles already installed in the bushing housings Remove from one side of each axle the bolt one should be loose and washer Remove the axle and set aside for the next step Locate the left foot pad connecting
42. ties will be administered by Spirit directly to a consumer An extended warranty period applies to the following components Labor 1 Year Frame Weldments Lifetime All Other Components 5 Years 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 1 The 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 manufacturer s limited warranty 2 Proper use of the elliptical in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual 3 Proper installation by an authorized Spirit service company in accordance with instructions provided 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 EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following 1 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 t
43. tructions below or just press the Interval button then the Enter button and follow the directions in the message window 1 2 A Press the Interval key then press the Enter key The message window will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your Age using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 number using the Up and Down keys or the numeric key pad 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 Level This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program The factory setting is level seven 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 NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will only affect the workload for the present position in 27 XE Series Elliptical the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level During the Interval program you will be able to scroll through
44. ust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable 3 Position the transmitter with the Spirit logo centered in the middle of your body 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 4 Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles 5 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 black square areas on the reverse side of the belt and either side of transmitter It s also recommended that you wear the 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 this problem lessens As noted wearing clothing over the transmitter strap doesn t affect performance 6 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 immediately against bare skin assures you of proper operation If you wish you may wear the transmitter over a shirt To do so
45. wire harness and feed it into the bottom of the console mast tube and out of the top opening Install the console mast into the receiving bracket in the top of the main body 5 XE Series Elliptical STEP 3 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 at the end along with the three other console mast bolts Put the flat washer onto the 2 3 4 bolt and the two curved washers onto the two 1 bolts Install and hand tighten the 2 3 4 bolt through the left side of the receiving tube into the console mast NOTE There is a wire running through the tube Be careful not to damage or pinch this wire during this procedure Damage to the electronic console could result Install and hand tighten the two 1 bolts through the front of the receiving tube into the console mast Using the two sided wrench tighten the three bolts and the fourth bolt which is pre installed firmly These bolts should be tightened as much as you possibly can Locate the electronic console and the four 1 2 X 1 4 Phillips head screws There will be two electrical wire connectors at the top opening of the console mast one 4 pin hand pulse sensors one 10 pin main wire harness Connect these to the mating connectors on the back of the console The connectors are keyed so you cannot plug them in the wrong way so do not force them Storing
46. y 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 Stop key to go back one level or screen If you want to increase or decrease the work load at any time during the program press the Up or Down key This will only affect the workload for the present position in the profile When the profile changes to the next column it will return to the preset work level During the Strength program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the adjacent Display key switch between the profile display and a quarter mile track by pressing the Display key adjacent to the matrix use the heart rate monitoring features and can switch to heart rate Auto Pilot mode XE550 only See Heart Rate section for details of this feature 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 window Interval The Interval program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by periods of low intensity This program increases your endurance by depleting your oxygen level followed by periods of recovery to replenish oxygen Your cardio vascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently this way To start the Interval program follow the ins
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