Diamondback 960Ef User Manual
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960 Ef Owner’s Manual
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Purchaser’s Reference Information
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND
REFER TO IT SHOULD THE NEED FOR SERVICE ARISE.
Product Name: Diamondback 960Ef Elliptical
Serial Number: T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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T0409370001
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Purchaser’s reference information Inside Front Cover
Introduction 2
Safety Instructions and Warnings 3
Assembly Drawing 4
Assembly Instructions 5
Workout Guidelines 6
Maximum Heart Rate & Training Zone 7
Quantity & Quality 7
Heart Rate Monitoring Devices 8
Pulse hand grips 8
Chest strap 8
Console 9
Glossary of Terms 9
Default Values 9
Operating Tips 9
Console Layout 11
Displays 12
Function Keys 13
Workout Programs 14
Warm Up 14
Cool Down 14
Workout Summary 15
Quick Start 16
Classic programs 16
Manual 16
Random 18
Interval 19
Hill 20
Strength 21
HR Interactive Programs 22
Target HR 22
HR Interval 23
Maintenance 26
Domestic Warranty Information 27
Warranty Card Inside Back Cover
Table of Contents
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new 960Ef elliptical trainer. You are
about to experience one of the most effective and technically advanced methods of low-impact, cardiovascular exercise available today. Your 960Ef elliptical trainer was created by Diamondback Fitness, the innovative value leaders
in fitness and bicycle equipment for nearly three decades.
Your power-packed 960Ef has feature after feature to make your workout
extremely efficient and comfortable. Your console offers 5 display windows
with easy to select programming buttons, plus a Polar
Receiver and Hand Held Pulse Sensors. You can choose from 16 levels of
intensity including classic Quick Start options and Heart Rate interactive programs. This is a serious piece of equipment that will take on your most extreme
challenges with ease.
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You can count on your Diamondback Elliptical trainers to provide years of
pleasure and fitness. The solid steel frame, quality construction and technosavvy electronics are guaranteed to provide you with the ultimate workout
experience. Congratulations on choosing an elliptical from America’s premier
name in light institutional and home exercising equipment.
For more information or questions regarding your 960Ef, please go to our website at www
Diamondback Fitness
300 Camarillo Ranch Road,
Camarillo, CA 93012
Ph. 1.800.776.7642
Fax: 1.805.388.5890
.diamondbackfitness.com. Or please contact us:
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Safety Instructions and Warnings
The 960Ef 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 960Ef UNIT.
CAUTION – FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts and pinch points. See
figure A for possible pinch points.
2. Before beginning any exercise program on the 960Ef equipment, it is
important to consult with your 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.
3. If over the age of 35 or overweight, consult with your physician before
beginning any exercise program.
4. Pregnant women should consult with their physician before beginning an
exercise program.
5. If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or other abnormal
symptoms during exercise, stop the exercise session immediately. Consult
your physician before continue your exercise.
6. Always drink fluids if you exercise for twenty or more minutes on any 960Ef unit.
WARNING – TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS
1. To ensure proper functioning of your 960Ef equipment, do not install
attachments or accessories not provided or recommended by Diamondback.
2. Do not use this equipment if it is not working properly or if it has been
damaged/broken. Contact your local authorized Diamondback fitness dealer
for service.
3. Always wear proper clothing and shoes when exercising on your 960Ef unit.
4. User weight is not to exceed 300lbs / 135kgs for 960Ef.
5. Keep children and pets away from 960Ef equipment. Hands and feet may get
caught in the pedals or other moving parts, which could result in serious injury.
6. Place the 960Ef unit in an area that will meet minimum clearance requirements:
Front & Sides: 2 feet / 60cm, Back: 3feet/90cm.
7. Place Keep 960Ef equipment away from walls to allow proper ventilation. Air
should be able to circulate freely around the units. Keep all air openings free
of dirt and dust. Never insert anything into openings.
8. The 960Ef is intended for indoor use in the home environment. It is not
intended for outdoor use.
9. Place your 960Ef unit on a solid, level surface when in use.
10.Use the handlebar when getting on and off your 960Ef unit.
11.Make sur
steparms, footpads) at all times.
12.Unplug the 960Ef from the outlet before moving it or servicing it.
Do not remove the covers or other components. Only an authorized
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Diamondback fitness dealer should perform the service.
14.SAVE THIS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR YOUR REFERNCE.
e all components are fastened securely (i.e. handlebars, handrails,
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• The areas around the steparms and
side case openings.
• The area below the incline ramp
structures.
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Assembly Drawing
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Step 1: Rear Stabilizer Bar
1. Place rear stabilizer bar under rear mainframe and align the screw holes.
2. Insert and tighten these two (M8 x 16mm) screws, split lock washer and flat
washers using 6mm Allen wrench.
Step 2: Console Mast Assembly
1. Slide console mast cover onto console mast, making sure it is facing the right
direction.
2. Connect the plug to the plug receptor of the main wire harness inside the
console mast, taking care to install correctly. (See plug alignment marks)
3. Install the console mast by carefully sliding it onto the console mast receptor
while pulling the wire harness. This will keep the slack out of harness so
that the wires will not pinched and short out.
: Pay attention on the wire harness while sliding the console mast and
HINT
do not pinch the wire harness. Fail to do so will result a void warranty.
4. Insert the four screws (M8 x 16mm), spring washer and washers into console
mast and hand tighten them. Note: do not tighten them until you have all 4
sets of screws, split lock washers and flat washers inserted. Finally, tighten all
of them with attached 6mm Allen wrench.
5. Place console mast cover in place and align it with snap holes. Snap the con
sole mast cover into main side cases, making sure all snaps are in place.
6. Insert and tighten console mast cover with two screws (M5 x 12mm) using a
Phillips screwdriver.
7. Peel the rubber mats and place them on the accessory trays.
Assembly Instructions
Step 3: Handlebar Assembly
1. Insert the hand pulse harness through the opening of the console mast and
out the top of the console mounting plate.
2. Assemble the handlebar onto the mount and insert and tighten four screws
(M6 x 12mm), split lock washers and flat washers using 4mm Allen wrench.
Be sure not to pinch the hand pulse wire harness during this procedure, as
this will damage the electronic console.
Step 4: Console Assembly
1. Un-tighten the main wire harness on the console mast. Connect both plugs to
the plug receptors on the backside of the console, taking care to install
correctly (see plug alignment marks).
WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION HINT: Any excess wiring must be carefully
inserted (stored) back into console mast before installing the console onto the
console mounting plate.
2. Fasten the console to the console mounting plate with four (M5 x 12mm)
screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 5: Handrail Assembly
1. Insert Right handrail (See “R” mark on the mounting plate) into handrail
receptor and align the screw holes of two mounting plates.
2. Insert and tighten four (M6 x 12mm) screws, split lock washers and flat
washers with attached 4mm Allen wrench.
3. Install the handrail cover by tighten two (M5 x 8mm) screws using a Phillips
screwdriver. Make sure the oblong opening is facing up and on the handrail
side.
4. Repeat this assembling process for the Left handrail and its cover.
Step 6: Transformer Assembly
1. Place the elliptical equipment on a solid, leveled floor.
2. Plug the transformer into plug receptor located on the front/bottom side of
the main frame.
3. Plug the transformer into power outlet.
NOTE: Be sure to use right transformer for your power outlet; 110V or 220V.
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Workout guidelines
ood health is an exercise in common sense.
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The Surgeon General released a new 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 types 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:
1. Aim for a healthy weight: Find your Body Mass Index (BMI) on the chart below.
2. Be active: Keep physically active to balance the calories you consume.
3. Eat well: Select sensible portion sizes.
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
4’10
25 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
5’0
23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49
5’2
Height in Feet and Inches
22 24 26 27 29 31 33 35 37 38 40 42 44 46
5’4
21 22 24 26 28 29 31 33 34 36 38 40 41 43
5’6
19 21 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 34 36 37 39 40
5’8
18 20 21 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 34 35 37 38
5’10
17 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 33 35 36
6’0
16 18 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 33 34
6’2
15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 32
6’4
15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30
6’6
14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29
6’8
13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28
Healthy Weight Overweight Obese
Note: This chart is for adults (aged 20 years and older).
Heart rate is an important key to your exercise.
The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report
definitively stated that exercise and fitness are beneficial for a person’s health and redefined 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 fitness, 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 960Ef is designed to include heart rate monitoring features.
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Workout guidelines (continued)
If exercise intensity is too low or too high, no gains will be made in fitness. 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 difficult to count your own pulse during exercise, mainly because you cannot count fast enough to get an accurate number. The
960Ef is equipped with a wireless telemetry receiving system. What it does is automatically count your heart rate while you are wearing a heart rate chest belt during your
exercising period. Heart rate is monitored and electronically displayed as a digital readout. Your target heart rate, the intensity needed to improve cardiovascular fitness,
depends primarily on your age and not your state of fitness. 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 find your training zone, use the following formula. An example has been provided below based for 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
Heart Rate Guidelines
60% - 85% Maximum Target
Quantity & Quality
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 fit 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 fitness in healthy adults:
• An activity that uses large muscle groups, maintained continuously, and is
rhythmical and aerobic in nature.
• Duration: 20 to 60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity, including a warm-up
and cool-down period for each exercise session.
• Frequency: 3 to 5 times per week.
• Intensity: 60% to 85% of maximum heart rate.
• In addition to aerobic exercise, it is recommended that you add strength training
of moderate intensity twice per week to your program.
Get a smart start on exercising.
Anyone over the age of 35, as well as younger persons whom are overweight, should
check with his/her physician before beginning any type of exercise program. People
who have diabetes or high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, high
cholesterol or have lead a sedentary lifestyle should protect themselves with a medical check-up and a stress test, preferably administered during exercise by a healthcare professional.
Ages in years
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Typical Target Zone Exercise
Patterns for 35 year-old
185
Maximum Attainable Heart Rate
bpm
157
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60% of
111
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Resting Warm-up
5 Minutes
85% of Maximum
20-30 Minutes
of Exercise
Cool-down
5 Minutes
Resting
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Workout guidelines (continued)
. Always stretch before your workout to loosen muscles, and afterwards to cool down.
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2. The first few minutes of your workout should be devoted to warming up muscles
before a vigorous workout, and building your heart rate slowly.
3. After your aerobic workout of about 24-32 minutes, spend 10 minutes gradually
reducing your heart rate with a lower resistance level.
Remember, to start slow, with intensity low, until you build endurance and strength.
And always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
HEART RATE MONITORING DEVICES
Pulse Hand Grips (Standard)
The 960Ef unit is heart rate controlled and comes standard with stainless steel pulse
handgrips. To activate, gently grasp both handgrips to obtain a heart rate reading.
(Note: It is recommended to wear a chest strap for Heart Rate control program, as it
is more accurate. If you wear a chest strap and use hand grips at the same time for
heart rate monitoring purpose, please note the console will take the measurement of
the chest strap.)
Operating Tips:
If you are not getting a consistent reading while using the hand pulse option, we recommend the following suggestions:
• Make sure that the palms of the hands are touching the contact area of each hand
pulse grip.
• Maintain an even pressure on the grips.
• Do not hold the hand pulse grips too tightly.
Chest Strap (Standard)
The 960Ef is equipped with a built-in receiver and a chest strap for your heart rate monitoring. To get an accurate reading using these devices, you will need to be within three
feet of the console, and a minimum of four feet from others using a heart rate monitoring device.
(Note: The transmitter may fluctuate erratically if you are too close to other heart rate
monitoring equipment or if there are other electronics near by, such as
The receiver of the wireless ECG system is built into the console unit of the Diamondback
960Ef equipment. While using heart rate control modes, the computer monitors the
exact measurement of and control over the activity of the heart. Heart rate frequency is
displayed while the computer continually compares heart rate to the preprogrammed
personal data. The computer adjusts the wattage to maintain heart rate at the preprogrammed level.
How to Wear Your Sensor/ Transmitter
1. Buckle one end of the chest strap onto the transmitter.
2. Adjust the band length so that the fit is snug, but not too tight.
3. Buckle the other end of the chest strap onto the transmitter.
4. Center the transmitter on your chest below the pectoral muscle (breasts).
5. Stretch the transmitter away from your chest and moisten the conductive electrode
strips located next to the buckles with water.
(Note: The transmitter is on automatically when being worn. It is off when it is not connected to your body. However, as moisture may activate the transmitter, thoroughly dry
the transmitter to prolong battery life.)
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