AFG 3.0AE, 4.0AE Owner’s Manual

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CONGRATULATIONSand THANKYOUforyourpurchaseofthis AFGelliptical!

Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier fifestyle, an AFGelliptical can help

you attain it - adding club-quafity performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and

innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster, Because we're committed to designing
fitness equipment from the inside out, weuse only the highest quafity components, It's a commitment

weback with one of the strongest frame-to-brake warranty packages in the industry,

Youwantexerciseequipment that offers the most comfort,thebest reliability and the highest quality

in its class,

AFGEI/ipficals deliver.

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Important Precautions

Assembly 6

Before YouBegin J6

Elliptical Operation J7

Conditioning Guidelines 27

Troubleshooting & Maintenance 32

Limited Warranty 36

CONTACTIIVFORMATION Back Panel

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SAVETNESEINSTRUCTIONS

Read aft instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following: Readaft instructions before using this elliptical It is the
responsibility of the owner to ensure that aft users of this elliptical are adequately informed of aft warnings

and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer TechSupport at
the number listed on the back panel of this manual

Connect this exercise product to a pr°perly gr°unded ouflet om_ See grounding

instructions.

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ro ri kof urn or u ner ons:

,, If you experience any kind of pain, including, but not limited to chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or

shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

o Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not sprint above 80 rprns on this machine.
o Tomaintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or

dismounting the machine.

o Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the eflipticaL
,, Do not turn pedal arms by hand.

,, Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.

• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.
,, Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it. Toclean, wipe surfaces clown with soap and slightly clamp

cloth only,,never use solvents. (SeeMAINTENANCE)

,, This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds. Failure to comply will void

the warranty,

,, This elliptical is intended for in-home use only, Donot use this elliptical in any commercial, rental, school

or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty,

,, Donot use elliptical in any location that is not temperature controlled, such as but not limited togarages,

porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, carports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty,

,, Use the elliptical only as described in this manual
o Keep the topside of the foot support clean and dry,

,, Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. Before mounting or dismounting,

bring the elliptical to 0% incfine and move the pedal on the mounting or dismounting side to its lowest

position and bring the machine to a complete stop.

o Disconnect aft power before servicing the equipment.

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At NO fime should pets or Children underthe age of i2 beCloserto the elliptical than lO feet.

It NO time shoulfl children unfler the age of 12 use theelliptical.

Children over the age of !2 should not use the elliptical without adult supervision.

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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If a elliptical should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path

of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Thisproduct is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Theplug must be plugged into an

appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of

electric ShOck check with a quafifiefl electrician oi serviceman if you are in f!Oubt

whet, ertheproductisproperlygrounded.DOnotmodifythep!ugprovided

with the product: lf it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet instafled by a

qUafified eleCtrician:

This product is for use on a nominal 110-volt circuit

and has a grounding plug that looks like the illustration

to the right. Thisproduct must be used on a dedicated

circuit. To determine if you are on a dedicated circuit,
shut off thepower tothat circuit and observe if any other

devices lose power, If so, move devices to a different

circuit. Note: Thereare usually multiple outlets on one
circuit. It is recommended that the elliptical be used

with a 15 amp circuit for optimal performance.

3-Pole Grounded Outlet

GROUNDED

ELLIPTICAL

POWERCORD

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Toreduce the risk o( damaging imPortant comfionents on your efliPtical, it is strongly

recommended tMt your elliptical is plugged into a dedicated j 5amp circuit, without

the use ofan adflitiona; extension cord and/or Power stripl Failure to comply may void

the warranty.

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/t is essentiai that you! eifiPfical is used only indoOrs, in a cfirnate cO_tro!led roomi lf youi efliptica! has been

exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the elliptica! is

warmed up to room temperature before first time usel Faiiure to do so maycausepremature electronic failure

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IMPORTANT..READTHESESAFETYINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSE!

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DISPLAY

LEFTHANDLEBAR

PULSE_RIP

BOTTLEHOLDER

CONSOLE

RIGHTHANDLEBAR

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Thereares evera!areas duringthe assemblyprocessor an eliipticai that specia! attention mus! bepaid.

important to fo/low the assemblyinstructions correctlyand to make SUrea/! parts

tightened.!ftheassemblyinstr,ctionSarenotfo!lowedcorrectly,t,_ee!lip!ica!couldbaveframe_artsthat

are not tightenedand will seemlooseand maycauseirritafing noisesl Topreventflamageto theelliptical,

theassemblyinstructionsm,stbere_iewe_anJcorrectiveactionssho"!__e

UNPACKING

Unpacktheproduct whereyou will beusingit, Placethe productona levelflat surface.It is recommended
that you place a protective coveringonyour floor.Duringeach assemblystep,ensurethat ALLnuts and

boltsarein place and partially threadedin beforecompletelytightening anyONEbolt,

NOTE:Alight application of greasemay aid in the installation of hardware.Anygrease,such as lithium
Elliptical grease/s recommended.

CONSOLE_AST
CONSOLE_ASTBOOT

TOPCAP

[] 5ramTWrench

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[] 1 Console

HANDLEBARCOVERS

POWERSOCHET

ELBOWCOVER

FRONTSTABILIZERTUBE

LOWERLINKARM

[] 2 HandlebarCovers

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[] 2 ElbowCovers
[] 2 PedalArmCovers

[] 1 WaterBottleHolder
[] 1 WaterBottle

[] 2 PedalArms/LowerLinkArms
[] 1 TopCap

[] 1 FootLevelerAxle(3.0AEOnly)
[] 2 FootLevelers'3.0AEOnly)

Before proceeding, find your elliptical's serial number
located on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the

space provided below. Also locate the model name
which is located on the mast boot.

ENTERYOURSERIALNUMBERAND
MODELNAME/bYTttEBOXESBELOW..

SERIALNUMBER:

[] PhillipsScrewDriver
[] 13/15mmFlat Wrench

[] 1 ConsoleMast
[] 1 FrontStabilizerTube
[] 1LeftHandlebar
[] 1RightHandlebar
[] 2 FootPads
[] ConsoleMastBoot
[] PowerAdaptor/PowerCord
[] 7 HardwareBags

MODELNAME:

Referto theSERIALNUMBERand MODELNAMEwhencallin_ forserwce.

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* Alsoenterthis serialnumberonyour WarrantyCard.

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MAiNFRAME

A)OpenHARDWARE BAG FORSTEPI.

B)AttachtheFRONTSTABILIZERTUBEtotheMAINFRAMEusing2 BOLTS(A).

NOTE:STEPSC-EARE3.0AEONLY.

TOP CAP

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C)Slide FOOTLEVELERAXLEthroughMAINFRAMETUBE.(TheFOOTLEVELERAXLEis ontopof bottom

styrofoam,besidethesideshroud).

D)Slide left and right FOOTLEVELERSontothe AXLE.

E)AttachFOOTLEVELERSto theFOOTLEVELERAXLEusing2 BOLTSwith BLUETHREADLOCi{(B) and

2 FLATWASHERS(C).

RAXLE

FOOTLEVELER

BOLT(B)

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FLATWASHER(C)

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WASHER(Y)

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A. OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP2.
B. SlideCONSOLEMASTBOOTandTOPCAPontothe bottomof the CONSOLEMAST.

C. Carefullypull the CONSOLEWIRESthrough the CONSOLEMASTusingthe twist tie located insidethe

CONSOLEMAST.
DONOT PINCHWIRES!

D. AttachtheCONSOLEMASTtothe MAiNFRAMEusing4 BOLTS(E),4 WASHERS(W) and4SPRINGWASHERS

(Y)inthefrontand2 BOLTS(F),2 WASHERS(W),2SPRINGWASHERS(Y)and2 NUTS(X)fromtheside.

E. Attachthe WATERBOTTLEHOLDERto the mast using2 BOLTS(D).

[_ ] BOLT(B) _]_ BOLT(E) _ BOLT(F)

BOLT(A)

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FLATWASHER(C)
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15ram 12ram _ 70ram

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WASHER(W) _ NOT(X)
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SPRINGWASHER(Y)

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RIGHTHAHBLEBAR

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-- WASHER(H)

FOOTPAD

WASHER(H) WAVYWASHER(0)

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A. OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP3.

B)SlideRIGHTHANDLEBARontoCONSOLEMASTandattachusing1BOLT(G),1WASHER(H)and

1WAVYWASHER(I).

C)Repeatonotherside.

Afterhandebarsale assembedtheYWillrotatefreely_ becaut 0us:unt! the

machineisfully assembled,donot grab the handlebarsfor support:

BOLT(M) 1 1 ..................

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PEDALARM-- PIVOTTUBE

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP4.
B)AttachFOOTPADto LiNKARMusing4 BOLTS(J) and4 WASHERS(K).
C)AttachPEDALARMto PIVOTTUBEusing1 BOLT(M), 1WASHER(El)and 1WAVYWASHER(0).
D)Repeatonotherside.

BOLT(J) WASHER(K)

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12mm Qty:2 Qty:2

BOLT(G) _ WASHER(H) _ _ WAVYWASHER(I)

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