Diamondback PM4360 manual

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    Diamondback Fitness • 6004 S. 190th Street, Suite 101 • Kent, W A 98032 • Ph: 800.776.7642 © Diamondback Fitness 2010 PM4360 DP #: 22-10-1258 Response Er6c Owner’ s Manual[...]

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    PURCHASER’S REFERENCE INFORMA TION Product Name: Response Er6c Elliptical by Diamondback Fitness Serial Number: E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Record the serial number her e. Serial Number Location The serial number will be located on the rear of the unit, above the power input jack (see figure to the right). Record of Pur chase NOTE: Please record detail[...]

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    Release v .1 (09/2010) Response Er6c Owner’ s Manual 3[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS PURCHASER’S REFERENCE INFORMA TION .................................................................... 2 Serial Number: ....................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 5 RESPONSE ER6[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Response Er6c Elliptical trainer . Y ou have made a smart choice and are about to enjoy one of the most effective and technically-advanced methods of car diovascular exercise available today . Founded in 1991 as an off-shoot of the legendary bicycle company , Diamondback Fitness was in many w[...]

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    Part Description A ....... Console [Quantity: 1] A-1 ..... Console Hinge Cover [1] A-2 ..... Hex Screw M5 x 0.8 x 10.0 mm [8] A-5 ..... Main W ir e Harness - Console [1] A-6 ..... Heart Rate W ir e Harness - Console [1] B ....... Console Mast Assembly [1] B-3 ..... Main W ire Harness - Console Mast [1] B-11 .... Heart Rate W ir e - Console Mast [1][...]

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    Part Description A ....... Console [Quantity: 1] A-1 ..... Console Hinge Cover [1] A-2 ..... Hex Screw M5 x 0.8 x 10.0 mm [8] A-5 ..... Main W ir e Harness - Console [1] A-6 ..... Heart Rate W ir e Harness - Console [1] B ....... Console Mast Assembly [1] B-3 ..... Main W ire Harness - Console Mast [1] B-11 .... Heart Rate W ir e - Console Mast [1][...]

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    8 3 4 2 Parts B-14 , B-16 , B-19 , B-19 , B-20 & B-21 will arive from the factory pr e-assembled in the carton. Disassemble by removing bolts B-14 and B-21 from parts B-16 , B-19 & B-20 . Gather the left (B-19) and right ( B-20 ) lower console mast covers and bring together as a clamshell over the console mast/main frame union. Align covers[...]

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    9 5 6 FINAL SETUP & INST ALLA TION Move the unit into final position with the help of the front transport rollers. This unit is heavy . Safe transport may requir e more than one person. Carefully lift and support the rear end of the unit until both wheels touch the ground. Slowly roll into position. After moving the unit, ensure all four feet a[...]

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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS Every piece of Diamondback Fitness equipment is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all applicable domestic and international standards. However , certain precautions need to be taken when operating any piece of fitness equipment. NOTE: Please read the entire owner’ s manual before operating the unit. [...]

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    • Place the unit in an area that will meet minimum the clearance r equirements: Front, Back & Sides = 2 feet. • This unit is heavy . Use caution when moving. T ilt the unit forwar d until the integrated transport rollers on the front stabilizer make contact with the ground and slowly push or pull into the desir ed position. Always unplug th[...]

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    WORKOUT GUIDELINES Good Health is an Exercise in Common Sense In the study titled, “The Surgeon General’ s Call T o Action T o Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity ,” the surgeon general indicates that 61% of American adults are either overweight or obese. The study indicates that being overweight incr eases the risk of health problems[...]

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    Heart Rate is an Important Key to Y our Exercise The Surgeon General also released a r eport on physical activity and health. This report dictates that exercise and fitness ar e beneficial for a person’ s health and r eiterated the need for exercise as a key component for disease pr evention and healthier living. The best way to determine exercis[...]

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    In general, a wireless heart rate chest strap is a mor e accurate method of detecting one’ s heart rate as the user is not required to grip the touch heart rate sensors and the unit will continuously display the heart rate no matter where the hands ar e placed. Y our Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & T arget T raining Zone Y our calculated targe[...]

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    WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY It is recommended that you accumulate at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Physical activity should be initiated slowly and the intensity should be increased gradually . Y ou should select activities that you enjoy and can fit into your daily life. Having Diamondback Fitness equipment at home [...]

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    • After an aerobic workout of r oughly 20-30 minutes, spend 10 minutes gradually reducing your heart rate with a lower resistance level. NOTE: Start slow , with intensity low until you build up endurance and strength. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. T ypical T arget Zone Exercise Patterns for 35 year -old Maxi[...]

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    CONSOLE LA YOUT NOTE: It is advised that new users read this entire section prior to beginning their first workout session. LCD Display Windows Time T racks the time of the current workout pr ogram. Heart Symbol Indicates that a heart rate is detected by either the touch heart rate sensors, or the wireless heart rate receiver . If a pulse is not de[...]

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    RPM An acronym for Revolutions-Per -Minute, the number of complete revolutions a single pedal makes every 60 seconds. The display for RPM will alternate with SPEED every five (5) seconds. Load Displays the current r esistance level applied to the workout. The maximum resistance load is 16. Distance The estimated total distance (in Kilometers) trave[...]

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    RESET The reset button will r etur n the programming to the pr ogram selection menu. Holding the RESET key down for two seconds restarts the system and enters the User Set-Up mode. ST ART / QUICK ST ART / STOP When powering up the unit, it is possible to bypass all data entry and enter the Quick Start program. Pressing ST ART / QUICK ST ART / STOP [...]

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    FITNESS TEST At the end of a program, pr essing the FITNESS TEST button once will launch the Fitness T est program. Based upon the rate at which the user’ s heart rate decr eases over a sixty (60) second period, the Fitness T est pr ogram provides a basic analysis of the user’ s fitness by displaying F1, F2, F3, F4 F5 or F6 where F1 repr esent [...]

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    PROGRAMS – Get Ready to W ork Out When the Response Er6c is plugged into an electrical outlet, an audible beep will sound, confirming power has reached the console. All segments of the display will light up for two seconds. “USER” will flash in the Alpha-Numeric Message Bar . Quick Start The Quick Start program of fers users the ability to by[...]

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    • Pressing the ENTER key will launch the Pr ogram Select mode. • Load / resistance may be adjusted via the UP or DOWN keys. • T o end the pr ogram, press ST ART / QUICK ST ART / STOP or simply stop pedaling. Program Select Mode The Program Select mode allows the user to choose their desir ed program and customize the data and information requ[...]

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    NOTE: When the user is prompted for a T ime entry , a value of zero (0:00) will set the clock to count up from zero (00:00). When another value is entered, the clock will count down when the program is launched. • “Distance” will now be flashing. Adjust the value and press ENTER to accept. • “Calories” will flash. Adjust and press ENTER[...]

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    up or down using the UP and DOWN keys. The load will be displayed in the lower left corner of the console. Press ENTER to advance to the next column. Make any desired adjustments to the r esistance and repeat the process for all twenty (20) columns. Once all profile adjustments ar e complete, press and hold the ENTER key for one (1) second to accep[...]

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    (User 1, User 2, User 3 or User 4) and update any inaccurate values. See the section “User Select Mode and User Set-Up Mode” above for more information. A user may bypass the User Set Up mode and run an effective heart rate contr ol program by selecting the Fixed T arget program option, and entering a heart rate value in Bpm/Beats-per -minute. [...]

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    MAINTENANCE All Response Fitness products ar e manufacturer by Diamondback Fitness and as such are engineer ed for years of near -silent operation. Let noise be your first indication that a repair or adjustment is r equired. Please, discontinue use immediately and contact an Authorized Service T echnician or Diamondback Fitness Dealer if an unusual[...]

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    WARRANTY INFORMA TION Diamondback Fitness warrants your Response Er6c to be free fr om defects in material and workmanship under normal use in the home environment. Diamondback Fitness’ s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part, provided fr ee of charge through an Authorized Service Agent. This[...]

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    What is Covered – For Interior Residential Use Only . • Fr am e Limited lifetime warranty , covers defects in welds, materials, and workmanship (some exclusions apply). • Br ak e Limited lifetime warranty • Parts & Electronics 1 year • Labor 1 year • Wear Items 90 days Note: Limited lifetime refers to warranty coverage of the unit?[...]

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    Note: Authorized service technicians do not reside in all areas of the country . If you live beyond the reasonable service area of a metropolitan area, Diamondback Fitness may not be able to support the labor portion of the product warranty . T echnician travel charges are not covered by the warranty . Other Exclusions The warranty is void if the R[...]

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    WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Please return the completed warranty registration card to Diamondback Fitness within 15 days of purchase. Failure to comply may void the warranty. You may register your product at www.diamondbackfitness.com . Name (last, first) Address City State Zip Code Daytime Telephone - - Evening Telephone - - Dealer / Store Name D[...]