Cateye EC5000E User Manual

STAIR CLIMBER TYPE

Cateye Ergociser

MODEL EC-5000

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EC-5OOO

Pulse Symbol Pulse Rate Graph

GRAPH SCREEN

CONTROL UNIT

Graph Screen Numeric Screen Reset Button

Resets the program back to initial state.

Value Adjustment Button

Before exercise

increases or decreases the blinking number

During exercise

increases or decreases exercise level

After exercise

scrolls back or forth the graph screen

ADV Button

Makes the program proceed to subsequent stages.

Mode Button

Before exercise

Selects the program and changes the item to input.

During exercise

Switches the display from total elevation to calorie consumption, and from exercise level to work rate respectively, and vice versa.

Card Inlet

Insert the Data Card

Sensor Clip

Keep pulse sensor attached here while not in use.

NAME OF PARTS

MAIN FRAME

Control Unit Tray

You can place data cards, drinks, headphone stereo etc.

Pulse Sensor Jack

Insert the pulse sensor plug.

Joint Pipe Control Unit Cover

Exercise Pattern Number Program Symbol

AUTO --------------------- Automatic training INTVL--------------------- Interval training HILL ----------------------- Hill profile training MANUAL---------------- Manual training ORG ----------------------- Original pattern training

Before exercise During exercise

Age-------------------------------------- Pulse rate (bpm) Upper pulse limit (bpm) ----------- Pedal speed (ft/min) Exercise level/Target pulse rate - Exercise level/Watts Weight---------------------------------- Total elevation/Calorie consumption Target time---------------------------- Elapsed time

EC-5OOO

Pedal Speed Scale Pedal Speed Graph

Time Scale

NUMERIC SCREEN

Console post fastening bolt

Main Body

Pedals

AC Adapter Inlet Power Switch Casters

Handrail Grip Console Post Cover Handrail Pipe

Rear Leg

Level Adjuster

Adjustable for uneven floor

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

After you read the Starting up section of this manual, assemble your Cateye Ergociser™ and try it out. When you get used to the machine and develop a greater interest in it, please read the Operation section in preparation to trying the machine's numerous functions. Turn to the Reference section whenever the need arises.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 ASSEMBLY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2 POSTURE AND PEDALING --------------------------------------------------------- 8 3 INSTALLING THE PULSE SENSOR -------------------------------------------------- 9 4 YOUR FIRST STEP ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 5 THE FIVE PROGRAMS YOU CAN ENJOY --------------------------------------- 12 6 USING YOUR CATEYE STAIR CLIMBER WITHOUT A DATA CARD -------- 14

Starting upOperation

1 TRAINING INDEX AND TERMINOLOGY ----------------------------------------- 18 2 FEATURES OF TRAINING PROGRAMS ------------------------------------------- 20 3 AUTOMATIC TRAINING ----------------------------------------------------------- 22 4 INTERVAL TRAINING -------------------------------------------------------------- 24 5 HILL PROFILE TRAINING--------------------------------------------------------- 26 6 MANUAL TRAINING --------------------------------------------------------------- 28 7 ORIGINAL PATTERN TRAINING ------------------------------------------------- 30 8 HOW TO MAKE A DATA CARD ------------------------------------------------ 32

1 WIRELESS CHESTBELT PULSE SENSOR ----------------------------------------- 36 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND HANDLING CARE --------------------------------- 37 3 WARRANTY SERVICE AND OPTIONAL PARTS -------------------------------- 38 4 SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

Reference

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing the Model EC-5000 Stair Climber type Cateye Ergociser™. The model EC-5000 is a new high-tech stepping exerciser with a built-in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardiovascular fitness and overall endurance, the keystone of good health. With its five training programs, the EC5000 will help you to maintain or improve your physical condition in a fun and pleasant way. We hope you will make good use of your Cateye Ergociser™ for years to come. Before using your new exerciser, please read this manual carefully. Then keep it in a safe place along with the warranty card.

FOR SAFE OPERATION

For safe use, always observe the following rules.

1. Before using the EC-5000, it is important to consult a medical specialist if you are suffering from any of the following : heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, etc.), articular metamorphosis, rheumatism, gout, or other diseases and physical complaints. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before commencing a training program.

2. If you are not used to regular physical activity, it may be dangerous to suddenly engage in strenuous activity. Increase your exercise level gradually.

3. If you feel sick or sense something wrong with your body during exercise, stop immediately.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this exerciser.

DANGER------------- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Always unplug this AC adapter from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

Starting up

1 ASSEMBLY 2 POSTURE AND PEDALING 3 INSTALLING THE PULSE SENSOR 4 YOUR FIRST STEP 5 THE FIVE PROGRAMS YOU CAN ENJOY 6 USING YOUR CATEYE STAIR CLIMBER WITHOUT A DATA CARD

Make sure all components are included in a package.

Console post

Metal fitting

WARNING--------- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. An AC adapter appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking of parts.

2. Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

3. Use this exerciser only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Never operate this exerciser if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the exerciser to a service center for examination and repair.

5. Do not carry this exerciser by supply cord or use cord as a handle.

6. Keep the cord away from heated surface.

7. Never operate the exerciser with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

8. Never drop or insert any object into an opening.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

11. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet. This exerciser is intended for both household and commercial use. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of

Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Console post cover

Main body unit

Handrail pipes (2) Rear legs L, R Trays L, R

Data card ------ 10 Pulse sensor Screw set AC Adapter Tool kit Operating Instruction Start card --------1 •screw bolts ------ 14 •screw driver (this book)

Joint pipe

•tapping screws-- 13 •hexagon wrench Warranty Certificate

•nuts---------------- 4 •spanner wrench

•washer ------------ 2 •cable tie

Control unit

Control unit cover

Starting up

ASSEMBLY

Attaching the rear legs

• Insert the rear legs L and R to the bottom pipe of the main body, and fasten them securely using the screws and screw driver or spanner wrench provided.

screw bolt

main body

rear leg

Mounting the console post

• Insert the console post into the main body as illustrated.

Note Watch the front and back of the console post.

• Fasten the cable at the top of the console post using the cable tie.

FRONT

console post

INSERT

cable

console post

-2

-1

-2

-1

-2

Mounting the handrail pipes

• Place the bottom end of the handrail pipe on the projection of the

rear leg , and fasten it with the screw bolts and nuts.

• Connect the top end of the handrail pipe with the joint pipe, and fasten them with the screw bolts.

• Use the hexagon wrench to tighten the console post fastening bolt securely.

Note When you want to loosen the console post fixing bolt for any purpose, loosen it only to the necessary extent.

handrail pipe

nut

joint pipe

screw bolt

handrall grip

rear leg

handrail pipe

screw bolt

console post fastening bolt

TIGHTEN

hexagon wrench

cable tie

Attaching the console post cover and control unit cover

• Mount the console post cover over the console post.

• Place the control unit cover on the console post cover, and fix it into the console post cover. The cable should come up through the opening of the control unit cover.

console post cover

control unit cover

cable

console post cover

Attaching the joint pipe

• Mount the joint pipe on the top of the console post cover, attach the

metal fitting and fasten it with screws.

• Fasten the control unit cover on the metal fitting, tightening the screws under the cover.

screw bolt

tapping screw

-1

-3

-1

Attaching the control unit

• Place the trays L and R on the joint pipe, and fasten with tapping screw

and washer from the bottom.

• Insert the cable connector coming out of the console post cover into the cable inlet at the back of the control unit.

Note Watch the direction of the cable connector, and be sure to completely insert. If not fully connected, the control unit will not work.

• Place the control unit on the control unit cover, and fasten the 7 screws from below.

Remark The select switch at the back of the control unit serves to shift the scale units. At our factory, the unit is set for feet and pound.

No.1: ON ---------meter/kg No.2: ON--------- Japanese No.1: OFF--------feet/lb No.2: OFF ------- English

cable inlet

select switch

Control unit back view

control unit

cable connector

joint pipe

metal fitting

washer

-1

tapping screw

tray L

tapping screw

tray R

control unit cover

Starting up

POSTURE AND PEDALING

1. The pedal will slowly go down when you step on it. Before the pedal goes all the way down to the bottom, start pushing the other pedal rhythmically.

2. Hold the handrail until you get used to the stepping motion.

3. The data display will not be accurate if you lean too much on the handrail. Either release the handrail or lightly hold it only occasionally when you get used to the exercise.

4. The faster the climbing speed is, afaster stepping action is required.

Remark You may sometimes fail to catch up to the stepping speed, while you are a beginner. Also the stepping speed can be decreased by the – button, except in Automatic training, use this button to adjust the stepping speed to the level that can keep you stepping without dropping either pedal to the bottom.

Your pulse rate is detected from your earlobe by the pulse sensor provided. Since the pulse sensor is a delicate electronic part, handle it with sufficient attention.

INSTALLING THE PULSE SENSOR

Connecting the pulse sensor

• Insert the pulse sensor plug into the sensor jack on the back of control unit. Always keep the pulse sensor on the sensor clip of the control unit, when it is not being used.

pulse sensor jack

pulse sensor plug

sensor clip

Adjustment and transportation

• If the floor surface is uneven, turn the appropriate level adjuster(s) located under the main body and rear legs until the unit becomes stable.

• To move the unit, lift the rear leg part and roll the unit on the front casters.

Using pulse sensor during exercise

When the pulse sensor is correctly attached, the heart symbols appears blinking on the graph screen as soon as the program starts, and the pulse rate figure is displayed on the numeric screen. Note the following:

• Clip the pulse sensor at the center of your right or left earlobe as illustrated.

• When it is cold, massage your earlobe before use to improve blood circulation.

• Attach the cable clip to your clothes to prevent excessive swinging of the sensor cable.

• Ear rings or other ornaments must be removed when attaching the sensor.

• If the pulse rate reading frequently turns to 0, the pulse sensor may be not correctly attached to your earlobe. Remove it once and reattach it.

• Try not to change the position of the pulse sensor during the exercise.

• When removing the pulse sensor after exercise, be sure to remove also the cable clip.

Caution The sensor cable can be damaged when pulled or jerked. Treat it with care, for indefinite use.

pulse (earlobe) sensor

higher

level adjuster

lower

caster

When the pulse rate display is abnormal

• If the pulse rate display is still irregular even after trying several different attaching positions, the sensor is considered to be damaged. In such a case, replace the pulse sensor with a new one (available as spare parts).

level adjuster

cable clip

Starting up

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YOUR FIRST STEP

Connect AC adapter Turn on power Attach pulse sensor

Turn on power and attach pulse sensor

• Insert the DC connector of the AC adaptor into the AC adapter inlet at the rear of the exerciser.

• Insert the AC plug of the AC adaptor into any household AC outlet (120V).

• Turn on power switch. The control unit should display “WELCOME” message and prompt you to attach the pulse sensor and to either insert the data card or to press ADV button.

• Attach the pulse sensor to your either earlobe. When it is cold and the blood circulation at the earlobe is not active, massage the earlobe for a while.

Caution Do not use any AC adaptor other than the one supplied with the Model EC-5000.

Insert the start card (yellow card provided)

• Find the yellow card (start card) in the packaging of the exerciser. Insert this card into the slot of the control unit (card inlet). If the card is reversed, the unit will not work. Be sure to insert as shown in the drawing.

Caution Use only the yellow card at this stage. It is a sample card with the exercise data already registered in it. The unit will not work with the black cards since they do not contain any data yet. Refer to page 32 regarding how to make your own data card.

Checking the screen display

• The graph screen prompts you to press ADV button, and the numeric screen should be as in the drawing. If these displays do not appear, pull the card out and slowly insert it again. The numbers in the display represent training conditions.

1 "HILL" which is short for "hill profile training"

shows the type of training to be engaged in. The pedal speed will automatically change according to the hill shape.

2 "1" indicates the shape of the hill to be climbed.

"1" is the gentlest slope.

3 The figure "50" shows the Age. 4 "150" is the upper pulse rate limit, automatically set by the machine (200 –

age). If this pulse rate is exceeded while training, an alarm will sound and the pedal speed will become the minimum.

5 “-5-” (level) means the exercise intensity. 5 is standard, and it’s adjustable from

1 (easiest) to 9 (hardest). The difference from one level to the next is about 6%.

6 160 is for body weight in pounds. This value is used in the calculation of

calorie consumption.

7 Exercise time is shown by "15:00", which means 15 minutes. 8 The lower part of the graph screen shows the changes of pedal speed in this

program.

9 The upper part of the graph screen shows the message for next procedure.

Remark The data on the screen can be revised at this stage. For instance,

the + – buttons will raise or lower any of the above numbers. The MODE button will shift the items to adjust. However, the purpose of this section is to get you acquainted with EC-5000, so if you change any of the numerical values, please return them to their original setting.

Insert start card

Review displays on the screens

power switch

start card

Adjusting numerical values

Shifting items to adjust

AC adapter inlet

DC connector

card inlet

Press ADV button

(Start of the exercise)

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Start stepping

Press ADV button to start

• Press ADV button.

• A short buzzer beeps, and the message as “HILL START” blinks several seconds on the graph screen, to announce the start of a Hill Profile training.

• Start stepping slowly. As time goes on, the descending speed of the pedal will gradually become faster. Begin stepping the other pedal before one pedal goes all the way down.

• The numeric and graph screens will show such data as in the drawing. The numbers on this screen represent your current condition, which will keep changing with the lapse of time.

1 Heartbeats per minute. 2 Pedal speed represented by feet per minute. 3 Exercise level at present. Adjustable by +-buttons during the session, if you

wish.

4 Accumulated height (feet) you have climbed since the start of exercise. 5 Elapsed time after starting the current session. 6 The graph screen shows the changes of your pulse rate in the upper part,

and the pedal speed in the lower part. The dot column of the current time frame is blinking. As time goes on, the blinking row in the graphic part will shift one by one toward the right hand. According to the position of the blinking row you can find how far you have progressed in the current session. The graphic display can be recalled after the exercise, though a part of it is once rolled out of the screen.

Calorie/Watts display

• Pushing MODE button gives you the option of viewing the work rate in watts

(how much power you are generating) and calorie consumption (kcal), instead of exercise level and total elevation respectively.

• Just keep on pedaling for a while. As you continue, pedal speed will change, energy expenditure will change, and your pulse rate will also change. The Model EC-5000 lets you keep track of all such information while you exercise.

Finish of exercise

• When 15 minutes have elapsed, a buzzer will sound and the session will auto-

matically finish.

• You can also stop exercise before completing 15 minutes, by pressing ADV button.

• The display on the screen will remain even after finishing the exercise. At this stage, you can review the changes of pedal speed and your pulse rate throughout the whole session.

• Press RESET button and the program completely ends, and the screen turns to the initial state of “WELCOME” message.

The description up to this point is only the beginning of the Model EC-5000 Cateye Stair Climber functions. Let us move on to an explanation of other functions.

Press MODE button

(Switching displays)

Press ADV button

(Finishing the exercise)

Press RESET button

(End of entire program)

Start Training

Switching display items

Finishing the exercise half way

Complete end of the program

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