Body Solid BFE1 User Manual

BFE1

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

v. 092209

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................

Introduction....................................................................................................................................

Important Safety Information............................................................................................

Safety Guidelines....................................................................................................................

Before You Begin..........................................................................................................................

Assembly Instructions...........................................................................................................

Assembly...........................................................................................................................................

Console Overview.......................................................................................................................

Console Operation.....................................................................................................................

Monitoring Your Heart Rate.................................................................................................

Hardware...........................................................................................................................................

Parts List.............................................................................................................................................

Exploded View...............................................................................................................................

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - 23 24 - 25 26 - 33 34 - 35 36 37 38

Best Fitness® continually seeks ways to improve the performance, specications and product manuals in order to ensure that only superior products are released from our factories. Please take the time to carefully read through this manual thoroughly. Instructions contained in this document are not intended to cover all details or variations possible with Best Fitness® equipment, or to cover every contingency that may be met in conjunction with installation, operation, maintenance or troubleshooting of the equipment. Even though we have prepared this manual with extreme care, neither the publisher nor the author can accept responsibility for any errors in, or omission from, the information given. Should additional information be required, or should situations arise that are not covered by this manual, the matter should be directed to your local Best Fitness® representative, or the Service Department at Best Fitness® in Forest Park, Illinois.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations!!

Thank you for purchasing your new Best Fitness® Elliptical.

With state-of-the-art technique, robust frame structure and superior ergonomic design, Best Fitness® Ellipticals set a new standard for excellence. Best Fitness® Ellipticals can improve your quality of life by keeping you t and healthy, increasing your energy levels and enhancing your lifestyle.

Best Fitness® wants to ensure years of quality workouts with your new Elliptical so we recommend that you read this manual carefully and thoroughly to fully understand proper use and maintenance of this product. Retain this Owner’s Manual for future reference.

Please use this Owner’s Manual to make sure that all parts have been included in your shipment. When ordering parts, you must use the part number and description from this Owner’s Manual. Use only Best Fitness® replacement parts when servicing this machine. Failure to do so will void your warranty and could result in personal injury.

For information about product operation or service, check out the ocial Best Fitness® website at www.BestFitness.com or contact an authorized Best Fitness® dealer or a Best Fitness® factory-authorized service company or contact Best Fitness® Customer Tech Support at one of the following:

Toll Free: 1-800-556-3113

Phone: 1-708-427-3555

Fax: 1-708-427-3556

Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 CST

E-Mail: service@bodysolid.com

Or write to:

Best Fitness® Service Department

1900 S. Des Plaines Ave.

Forest Park, IL 60130 USA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

When using exercise equipment, you should always take basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the BFE1. These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit.

• Do not allow children on or near the equipment.

• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this guide.

• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer. Such attachments might cause injuries.

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout, no loose clothing.

• Use care when getting on or o the unit.

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

• If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician.

• Never operate the unit when it has been dropped or damaged. Return the equipment to a service center for examination and repair.

• Never drop or insert objects into any opening in the equipment.

• Always check the unit and its cables before each use. Make sure that all fasteners and cables are secure and in good working condition.

• Do not use the equipment outdoors or near water.

The BFE1 is designed for your enjoyment. By following these precautions and using common sense, you can have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Best Fitness® BFE1. After assembly, you should check all functions to ensure correct operation. If you experience problems, rst recheck the assembly instructions to locate any possible errors made during assembly. If you are unable to correct the problem, call the dealer from whom you purchased the machine or call 1-800-556-3113 for the dealer nearest you.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Successful resistance training programs have one prominent feature in common ...safety. Resistance training has some inherent dangers, as do all physical activities. The chance of injury can be greatly reduced or completely removed by using correct lifting techniques, proper breathing, maintaining equipment in good working condition, and by wearing the appropriate clothing.

1. It is highly recommended that you consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35, or persons with pre-existing health problems.

2. Always warm up before starting a workout. Try to do a total body warm up before you start. It is especially important to warm up the specic muscle groups you are going to be using. This can be as simple as performing a warm up set of high repetitions and light weight for each exercise.

3. Use proper form. Focus on only working the muscle groups intended for the exercise you are doing. If there is strain elsewhere, you may need to re-evaluate the amount of weight that is involved with the lift. Keeping proper form also includes maintaining control through an entire range of motion.

4. Breath properly. Inhale during the eccentric phase of the exercise, and exhale during the lifting, or concentric phase. Never hold your breath during any part of an exercise.

5. Always wear the appropriate clothing and shoes when exercising. Wearing comfortable athletic shoes with good support and loose tting, breathable clothing will reduce the risk of injury.

6. Maintaining equipment in proper operating condition is of utmost importance for a safe resistance training program. Pulleys and cables should be checked for wear frequently and replaced as needed. Equipment should be lubricated as indicated by the manufacturer.

7. Read and study all warning labels on this machine. It is absolutely necessary that you familiarize yourself and all others with the proper operation of this machine prior to use.

8. Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of all moving parts.

9. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control safely.

10. Inspect the machine daily for loose or worn parts. If a problem is found do not allow the machine to be used until all parts are tightened or worn or defective parts are repaired or replaced.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The Best Fitness® is carefully tested and inspected before shipment. We have shipped the unit in several pieces that require assembly. Carefully unpack the unit in a clear area and lay the pieces on the oor near the area where you plan to use the equipment. Remove the packing material. Do not dispose of the packing material until assembly is complete and the unit is working properly. Place the unit on a clean level surface for assembly. Make sure there is easy access to an electrical outlet. Before assembling, the unit should be placed as close as possible to its nal location.

Be careful to assemble all components in the sequence presented in this guide.

PERSONAL SAFETY DURING ASSEMBLY

m Before beginning assembly, please take the time to read the instructions thoroughly. m Read each step in the assembly instructions and follow the steps in sequence. Do not skip ahead. If you skip ahead, you may learn later that you have to disassemble components and that you may have damaged the equipment which will void the warranty. m Assemble and operate the Best Fitness® Elliptical on a solid, level surface. Locate the unit a few feet from the walls or furniture to provide easy access.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Locate all hardware bags, labeled Figure 1 through Figure 9, with the exception of Figure 8. Tools have been provided to assist you with assembling the Best Fitness® If you are missing any hardware bags, please call Best Fitness® Customer Tech Support Hot Line at 1-800-556-3113.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly of the BFE1 takes professional installers about 1 hour to complete. If this is the rst time you have assembled this type of equipment, plan on signicantly more time.

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

However, if you acquire the appropriate tools, obtain assistance, and follow the assembly steps sequentially, the process will take time, but is fairly easy.

ASSEMBLY TIPS

Read all “Notes” on each page before beginning each step. While you may be able to assemble the BFE1 using the illustrations only, important safety notes and other tips are included in the text. Some pieces may have extra holes that you will not use. Use only those holes indicated in the instructions and illustrations.

NOTE: To nd out the length of a particular bolt, measure its shank (the long, narrow

part beneath the head). Refer to the following diagram:

Do not fully tighten bolts until instructed to do so.

NOTE: After assembly, you should check all functions to ensure correct operation. If

you experience problems, rst recheck the assembly instructions to locate any pos- sible errors made during assembly. If you are unable to correct the problem, call the dealer from whom you purchased the machine or call 1-800-556-3113 for the dealer nearest you.