Diamondback 500Ef User Manual
Purchaser's Reference Information
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND REFER TO IT SHOULD THE
NEED FOR SERVICE ARISE.
Table of Contents
Purchaser's Reference Information ......................................................................................2
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................4
Product Name: Diamondback 500Ef Elliptical
Serial Number: D __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
To Activate Warranty:
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY AT www.diamondbackfi tness.com OR 1.
COMPLETELY FILL OUT THE ATTACHED WARRANTY CARD (SEE BACK COVER) AND 2.
RETURN TO DIAMONDBACK WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY ACTIVATION PROCEDURE MAY VOID THE
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
Serial Number Location
Safety Instructions and Warnings ...........................................................................................5
Assembly Drawing .......................................................................................................................6
Assembly Instructions .................................................................................................................7
Workout Guidelines ......................................................................................................................8
Maximum Heart Rate & Training Zone ...................................................................................9
Quantity & Quality .......................................................................................................................9
Operation Tips
Pulse Hand Grips (Standard) ..................................................................................................11
Pause & Resume Programs ...................................................................................................11
Adjustments ...............................................................................................................................11
Calendar and Clock Setup ......................................................................................................11
Console Layout ............................................................................................................................12
Displays ......................................................................................................................................13
Function Keys ...........................................................................................................................13
Serial Number Sticker
Dealer Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
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Dealer Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Shipping Materials:
Diamondback recommends that you retain the original packing materials (box and packing items) for
future shipping needs.
Introduction
2 3
Workout Programs
Quick Start Program ................................................................................................................14
Time Target Program ...............................................................................................................14
Distance Target Progra m ......................................................................................................15
Calories Target Program .........................................................................................................16
Recovery ....................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................20
Domestic Warranty Information .............................................................................................21
Warranty Card ............................................................................................................................23
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Introduction
Safety Instructions and Warnings
Congratulations on the purchase of your new cardio equipment from Diamondback. You have made a
smart choice. You are about to experience one of the most effective and technically advanced methods
of cardiovascular exercise available today.
Diamondback Fitness was founded as a brand extension of the legendary 30-year Diamondback bicycle
division. The evolution of bicycles to home gyms for cross-training purposes and to stay fi t in inclement
weather was a natural. Diamondback Fitness, known for delivering feature-packed, high-value equipment, has grown to a full line of cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals and stepper, as well as
bikes, including innovative step-thru recumbents.
You can count on your Diamondback equipment to provide years of pleasure and improvement in your
fi tness level. The solid construction and techno-savvy electronics are guaranteed to provide you with
the ultimate workout experience.
For more information or questions regarding your equipment, please go to our website at www.diamondbackfi tness.com. Or contact us:
Diamondback Fitness
c/o Raleigh America, Inc.
6004 S. 190th Street, Suite 101
Kent, WA 98032
Ph: 800.776.7642
The 500Ef is built for optimum safety and is designed to meet or exceed all domestic and international
standards. However, certain precautions need to be followed when operating any exercise equipment.
BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR 500Ef
UNIT.
CAUTION – FOR SAFE OPERATION
Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts and pinch points. 1.
Before beginning any exercise program on the 500Ef equipment, it is important to consult with your 2.
physician if you have any of the following: History of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes,
chronic respiratory diseases, elevated cholesterol, or if you smoke cigarettes or experience any
other chronic diseases or physical complaints.
If over the age of 35 or overweight, consult with your physician before beginning any exercise pro-3.
gram.
Pregnant women should consult with their physician before beginning an exercise program.4.
If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or other abnormal symptoms during exercise, stop 5.
the exercise session immediately. Consult your physician before continuing your exercise.
Always drink fl uids if you exercise for twenty or more minutes on any 500Ef unit.6.
WARNING – TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS
To ensure proper functioning of your 500Ef equipment, do not install attachments or accessories not 1.
provided or recommended by Diamondback.
Do not use this equipment if it has a damaged/frayed cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has 2.
been damaged/broken, or immersed in water. Contact your local authorized Diamondback fi tness
dealer for service.
Always wear proper clothing and shoes when exercising on your 500Ef unit.3.
User weight is not to exceed 300lbs / 136kgs for 500Ef.4.
Keep children and pets away from 500Ef equipment. Hands and feet may get caught in the pedals 5.
or other moving parts, which could result in serious injury.
Place the 500Ef unit in an area that will meet minimum clearance requirements: Front & Sides: 2 feet 6.
/ 60cm, Back: 3feet/90cm.
Place Keep 500Ef equipment away from walls to allow proper ventilation. Air should be able to cir-7.
culate freely around the units. Keep all air openings free of dirt and dust. Never insert anything into
openings.
The 500Ef is intended for indoor use in the home environment. It is not intended for outdoor use. 8.
Place your 500Ef unit on a solid, level surface when in use.9.
Use the handlebar when getting on and off your 500Ef unit.10.
Make sure all components are fastened securely (i.e. handlebars, handrails, steparms, and footpads) 11.
at all times.
Do not remove the covers or other components. Only an authorized Diamondback fi tness dealer 12.
should perform the service.
SAVE THIS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR YOUR REFERENCE.13.
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Assembly Drawing
Assembly Instructions
Step 1: Frame Assembly
Place the unit and all accompanying parts in a clean, fl at and open space.1.
Attach the Stabilizer Bar to the Frame using two M10 bolts with two M10 nuts. Tighten these bolts 2.
fi rmly using an Allen wrench on the bolt and a box wrench on the nut.
Step 2: Console Mast Assembly
Slide the Console Mast Cover onto the Console Mast Receiver with the Cover’s tabs facing down.1.
Hold the Console Mast slightly above the post on the front of the frame. Referring to the detail view 2.
in the Assembly Drawing; put the Cable End into the Sliding Hook so that the two are linked together.
Fit the Cable Bead into the slot at the top of the Stationary Hook by pulling up on the Tension Cable 3.
to move the Sliding Hook toward the Stationary Hook. Once the Cable Bead is in place, release the
Tension Cable. The Cable Bead should remain in the Stationary Hook under tension.
Plug the wire from the Console Mast into the wire from the Console Mast Receiver.4.
Feed the slack in the wire and Tension Cable down into the Console Mast Receiver.5.
Slide the Console Mast into its housing on the frame. Be careful not to pinch the wire or tension cable 6.
while doing so, this could damage the wire.
Once the Console Mast is inserted into the frame, slide the Console Mast Cover up the Mast to allow 7.
access to the bolt holes at the bottom of the Mast. Attach the Console Mast to the Receiver using
three M8 bolts.
Once the bolts are tightened down, snap the tabs on the Console Mast Cove into place on the Side-8.
cases.
Step 3: Console Assembly
Hold the Console up to the top of the Console Mast and attach the three wires from the Mast to the 1.
back of the Console.
Fasten the console to the console mast using four M5 x 15mm bolts.2.
Note: Be careful not to pinch the wires while doing this, doing so could cause the unit to operate
incorrectly.
Step 4: Footpad Assembly
Place the left footpad on top of the fl at plate on the left arm of the unit, and line up the holes in the 1.
footpad with the holes in the arm.
Place 2 of the 5/16” x 2” bolts into the holes in the plastic footpad and through the holes in the steel 2.
plate and steel tube.
Place 1 of the 5/16” x ¾” bolts into the third hole in the plastic footpad and through the steel plate.3.
Thread three of the nylon-lined lock nuts onto the bottom of each bolt. Tighten each bolt with the M6 4.
hex wrench while holding the nut with the included open-ended wrench. Tighten until the footpad is
snug and tight on the metal plate.
Repeat the above step with the right footpad.5.
Peel the backing paper off the foam footpad inserts and stick them onto the plastic footpads. 6.
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Workout Guidelines
Workout Guidelines (Continued)
Good health is an exercise in common sense
The Surgeon General released a study in 2001, The Surgeon General’s Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity. It indicates that 61% of American adults are either overweight or obese.
The story states that overweight increases the risk of health problems, such as heart disease, certain
type of cancer, type 2 diabetes, etc. It further points out that overweight needs to be regarded primarily
as a Health rather than as an Appearance issue.
The Surgeon General’s Healthy weight advice for consumers is:
Aim for a healthy weight: Find your Body Mass Index (BMI) on the chart below.1.
Be active: Keep physically active to balance the calories you consume. 2.
Eat well: Select sensible portion sizes.3.
BMI = (weight (lb)/ height² (in)) x 703
Weight in Pounds
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250
29 31 34 36 39 41 43 46 48 51 53 56 58 60
4’6
27 29 31 34 36 38 40 43 45 47 49 52 54 56
4’8
25 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
4’10
23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49
5’0
22 24 26 27 29 31 33 35 37 38 40 42 44 46
5’2
21 22 24 26 28 29 31 33 34 36 38 40 41 43
5’4
19 21 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 34 36 37 39 40
5’6
18 20 21 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 34 35 37 38
5’8
17 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 33 35 36
5’10
16 18 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 33 34
6’0
15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 32
6’2
15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30
6’4
14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29
6’6
13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28
Height in Feet and Inches
6’8
If exercise intensity is too low or too high, no gains will be made in fi tness. If the intensity is too low, the
stress levels are ineffective. If the intensity is too high, injury or fatigue may set your exercise program
back as you try to recover.
The best way to monitor exercise intensity is to accurately count your pulse during exercise. Your
heart rate can easily be determined by counting your pulse at the chest, wrist or at the carotid artery
on your neck. It is diffi cult to count your own pulse during exercise, mainly because you cannot count
fast enough to get an accurate number. Heart rate is monitored and electronically displayed as a digital
readout. Your target heart rate, the intensity needed to improve cardiovascular fi tness, depends primarily on your age and not your state of fi tness. It is calculated as a percentage of your maximum heart rate,
estimated as 220 minus your age. It is most effective to train at your target heart rate between 60% and
85% of your maximum heart rate.
Maximum Heart Rate & Training Zone
To calculate your maximum heart rate and fi nd your training zone, use the following formula. An example
has been provided below based on a 35-year –old person:
220 – Age = Maximum Heart Rate (220 – 35 = 185)
60% of Maximum Heart Rate (60% x 185 = 111bpm)
85% of Maximum Heart Rate (85% x 185 = 157bpm)
Training Zone: 111bpm – 157bpm
Healthy Weight Overweight Obese
Note: This chart is for adults (aged 20 years and olders).
Heart rate is an important key to your exercise.
Quantity & Quality
The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report defi nitively stated
that exercise and fi tness are benefi cial for a person’s health and redefi ned that exercise is a key component of disease prevention and healthier living.
Medical research has shown us that there is an amount of exercise, which is enough to condition the
cardio respiratory system and the muscles of the body. This amount of exercise is between 60% and
85% of your maximum heart rate measured during a training session. This range allows enough exercise to achieve fi tness, but not an excessive amount to cause injury. Your heart rate is an excellent indicator of the amount of stress placed on the cardiovascular system. Taking full advantage of this information, the 500Ef is designed to include heart rate monitoring features.
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. You should
select activities that you enjoy and can fi t into your daily life. Having Diamondback equipment at home
certainly gives you the comfortable and convenient workout you want.
The American College of Sports Medicine makes the following recommendations for the quantity and
quality of training for developing and maintaining cardio respiratory fi tness in healthy adults:
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