9.5e OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW BALANCE 9.5e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2 Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3 Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3 Introduction .......................................................................................4 Assembly Instructions.....................................................................5-8 Getting Started .................................................................................9 Using Your New Balance 9.5e Elliptical Trainer .........................9-10 Operating the Computer .........................................................11-13 Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................14 Knowing the Basics....................................................................14 A Complete Exercise Program............................................14-15 Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................15 When to Exercise .......................................................................15 Measuring Your Heart Rate ................................................15 -16 Clothing ......................................................................................16 Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................16 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................17 Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................18-19 Care & Storage of Your New Balance 9.5e .................................20 Workout Progress Charts ...........................................................21-22 Exercise Data Charts .................................................................23-24 New Balance Fitness Equipment ©2004 Fitness Quest® Inc. All rights reserved. Made in Taiwan. Fitness Quest, Inc., d/b/a New Balance Fitness Equipment. U.S. Patent #6,390,954 B1 New Balance and NB logo are trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. Fitness Quest® Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. 5/24/04 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this machine CAUTION: Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment, should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician. No specific health claims are made or implied as they relate to the equipment. 1) Before starting this or any other exercise program, consult your physician, who can assist you in determining the target heart rate zone appropriate for your age and physical condition. Certain exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people. This is especially important for people over the age of 35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing health problems or balance impairments. 2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and keep your estimated pulse rate within your target heart rate zone. Follow the instructions on pages 15 and 16 in this manual regarding heart rate monitoring and how to determine your appropriate target heart rate zone. When used properly, the heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring should not rely on the estimations provided. 3) Warm up before any exercise program by doing 8 minutes of aerobic activity, followed by stretching. 4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement and that are not tight or restricting. 5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support with non-slip soles. 6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath during an exercise. 7) Avoid over training. You should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising. 8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow walking and stretching. 9) This machine should not be used by or near children. 10) Handicapped or disabled people must have medical approval before using this machine and should be under close supervision when using any exercise equipment. 11) If you are taking medication which may affect your heart rate, a physician's advise is absolutely essential. 12) Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. 13) Only one person at a time should use this machine. 14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on or near this machine when in use by others. 15) Always use this machine on a level surface. 16) Never operate the machine if the machine is not functioning properly. 17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the amount of resistance. 18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop exercise at once and consult a physician immediately. 19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in moving parts when using the unit. 20) Risk of electrical shock. This unit is to be used only indoors and in a dry location. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 UNIT WARNING LABELS Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 300 LBS. REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. WARNING DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. WARNING LABEL 3 (six locations) WARNING LABEL 4 WARNING LABEL 5 WARNING CRUSH HAZARD. KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS. WARNING PINCH POINT. KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT IS TO BE USED ONLY INDOORS AND IN A DRY LOCATION. Pulse Sensors Computer · Book Holder · · Stationary Handlebar Pulse Sensors · · SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS New Balance 9.5e Specifications: Approximate: Length: 85" Width: 22" Height: 65-1/2" Product Weight: Approx. 176 lbs. Maximum User Weight: 300 lbs. Vertical Column WARNING LABEL 1 Snap Caps · Water Bottle and Holder · · Left Swing Arm Right Swing Arm · · Main Frame Assembly placed on both sides of swing arm cover - both sides of unit · Vertical Column Cover Foot Tube · Cover WARNING LABEL 3 · Swing Arm Cover Foot Platforms · · Rollers Wheel Covers · · WARNING LABEL 5 WARNING LABEL 2 · AC Adapter Receptacle Right Roller Tube · WARNING LABEL 4 AC Adapter WARNING LABEL 3 placed on both tubes Left Roller Tube · Stabilizer Bar · 3 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR NEW BALANCE 9.5e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health maintenance, or more energy for daily activities. Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand, walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in our bodies. Using the Elliptical Trainer will help in reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance. Be sure to read through this Owner's Manual carefully. It is the authoritative source of information about your New Balance 9.5e Elliptical Trainer. Retain this manual for future reference. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the New Balance 9.5e Elliptical Trainer. We're sure that you will be completely satisfied with the product and we invite your comments so that we can hear about your success. Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists at the address or phone number listed below, or contact us by email or on our web site, with any comments or questions you may have. New Balance 9.5e Customer Service Department 1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001 1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time email: customersupport@newbalancefitness.com www.newbalancefitness.com All details depicted in this Owner's Manual, and of the product itself, are subject to change without notice. ORDERING MISSING OR DEFECTIVE PARTS When ordering parts, always provide the following information: 1) Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number 2) Date of Purchase 3) Where Product was Purchased (Name of Retail Store, City) 4) Model Number (NBP01095-2) 5) Part Order Number and Description 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth. vertical column cover main frame assembly right roller tube left roller tube stabilizer bar foot platform computer rear foot tube foot platform book holder left arm right arm bushing caps left swing arm AC adapter stationary handlebar left and right swing arm covers snap caps right swing arm water bottle with holder vertical column M8 x 60mm allen bolts M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts Tools Required: (included) Multi Hex Tool with Phillips Screwdriver Allen Wrench 13mm 15mm Fastener Pack multi hex tool with phillips screwdriver heart rate chest strap heart rate receiver 17mm allen wrench 6mm 5 STEP 1 ­ Main Frame Assembly a) Remove the Allen Bolts, Washers, Nuts and Nut Caps from the Foot Base on the Main Frame Assembly. Slip the Roller Tubes onto the Main Frame making sure the Roller Tracks are facing up and the Bolt Holes on the rear of the Roller Tubes are facing each other. To secure the Roller Tubes to the Base Frame replace the Bolts and Washers you just removed. b) Remove the Allen Bolts and Washers from the rear of the Roller Tubes. Place the Stabilizer Bar (with the Warning Label up) between the Roller Tubes. Replace the Bolts and Washers you just removed. c) Tighten all bolts with Wrench provided. 1b 1a right roller tube remove bolts and washers 1a main frame assembly roller tracks left roller tube foot base stabilizer bar 1a STEP 2 ­ Foot Platform Assembly NOTE: The Foot Platforms are interchangeable a) Remove the Allen Bolts, Washers and Nylon Nuts from the bottom of the Foot Platform. b) Note: This Step might be easier if you have a second person hold the Foot Tube or Foot Platform steady as you slide the Foot Platform on and secure it. Position the Crank in the down stroke and carefully slide the Foot Platform Assembly onto the Front Foot Tube. Replace the Bolts and Washers you just removed in step (a). Tighten with Wrench provided. c) Carefully lay the Foot Platform down so the Roller seats itself into the Roller Track on the Roller Tube. Repeat on other side. Roller should seat itself in track connecting arm foot platform assembly 2b front foot tube 2c main frame crank (in down stroke) 6 STEP 3 ­ Vertical Column Assembly a) Remove the two Allen Bolts, Washers and Phillips Screw from the Vertical Column. b) Slip the Vertical Column Cover onto the Vertical Column as shown. The Vertical Column should lean back towards the Foot Platforms. c) Remove the wire tie from the wires inside the Main Frame Assembly where the Vertical Column will go. Attach the three wires from the Main Frame Assembly to the three wires coming out the bottom of the Vertical Column. d) Insert the Vertical Column into the Main Frame Assembly. Reinsert the Allen Bolts and Washers you removed in (a). Be careful not to pinch the wires. Gently pull the wires up from the top of the Handlebar Tube to prevent any slack in the wires at the base of the Handlebar Tube. Hand tighten. 3a e) Secure the Vertical Column in place with the three Allen Bolts, Washers and Nylon Nuts from the Fastener Pack. Tighten with the 3d Wrench provided. Also tighten the bolts used in step (d). f) Let the Vertical Column Cover M8 x 60mm allen bolts, M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts slip into place. Push it down gently until it clicks. Secure in place with the Phillips Screw 3e you removed in (a). 3d 3b 3c STEP 4 ­ Swing Arm Assembly h er as w ash w r ll la a t m nu s ge er vertical column wires 4b 4a bushing cap snap cap right arm left swing arm put on left swing arm, large washer, bushing cap, small washers, nut and snap cap main frame assembly 4c connecting arm nylon nut and washer go on inside of swing arm, as you tighten, the allen bolt will nest into "U" bracket. swing arm cover left side of unit shown a) Remove the Nut and two Washers from the Left Arm of the Vert ...