Epic EPEL699080 Owner's Manual

Model No. EPEL69908.0
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

Serial

Number

Decal

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or if parts are damaged or missing,

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Care.

USER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT: You must note the
product model number and serial
number (see the drawing above)
before contacting us:

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Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MT

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CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

This drawing shows the location(s) of the warn­ing decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible,

call the telephone number on the front cover
of this manual and request a free replace­ment decal. Apply the decal in the location
shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be shown

at actual size.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

structions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical ex­erciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con­sult your physician. This is especially impor­tant for persons over the age of 35 or per­sons with pre-existing health problems.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.

3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use the elliptical exer­ciser in a commercial, rental, or institutional
setting.

4. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat be­neath it to protect the floor or carpet. Make
sure that there is enough clearance around
the elliptical exerciser to mount, dismount,
and use it.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical exerciser at all times.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection while exer­cising.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensors or the han­dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical exerciser.

10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is in­tended only as an exercise aid in determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

11. Keep your back straight while using the ellip­tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.

14. Use the elliptical exercise only as described
in this manual.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 350 lbs.
(159 kg).

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Congratulations for selecting the new EPIC

lliptical exerciser. The EL 2980 provides a wide array

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of features designed to make your workouts at home
more effective and enjoyable.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-

Handlebar

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

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EL 2980

tacting us. The model number and the location of the

erial number decal are shown on the front cover of

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this manual.

To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical ex­erciser at www.iconservice.com/registration.

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Console

Integrated Universal

Dock for iPod

Water Bottle Holder*

Pedal

Handle

Wheel

Leveling Foot

Leveling Foot

*Water bottle is not included

4

M8 Locknut

(72)–4

M4 x 19mm

Screw (57)–2

M10 Split

Washer (85)–6

M10 Washer

(67)–6

M8 Small

Washer (18)–4

M8 Washer

(69)–4

M8 x 55mm Bolt

Set (82)–2

M10 x 123mm Button Bolt (38)–2

M8 x 38mm Button

Bolt (58)–4

Wave Washer

(78)–4

M10 Locknut

(70)–2

M4 x 16mm

Screw (47)–4

Thrust Washer

(66)–4

M10 x 13mm Button

Screw (54)–6

M10 x 65mm Bolt

Set (80)–2

M8 x 19mm Button

Screw (56)–4

M10 x 25mm Patch

Screw (48)–6

ASSEMBLY

To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.

ssembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the

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packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an
adjustable wrench , and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe­ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.

To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin

ssembling the elliptical exerciser.

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Attach the Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with

wo M10 x 123mm Button Bolts (38) and two

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M10 Locknuts (70) (only one is shown).

Tighten two Leveling Feet (36) into the under­side of the Stabilizer (8).

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8

3

8

2. Have another person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1) as shown.

See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (77). Next, pull the upper
end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright. Then, untie and discard the wire tie.

Tip: Use an elastic band or a piece of tape to
prevent the end of the Wire Harness from
falling into the Upright.

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the

Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four M10 x
25mm Patch Screws (48) and four M10 Split
Washers (85).

2

Avoid pinching

the wires

85

48

36

85

1

70

77

2

48

85

1

Wire Tie

77

6

3. Attach the Track Frame (4) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 25mm Patch Screws (48) and two
M10 Split Washers (85). Tip: Finger tighten a

atch Screw into the lower hole first, and

P
then finger tighten a Patch Screw into the

pper hole. Then, tighten both Patch Screws.

u

Tip: This step may be easier if you raise the
Frame (1) a few inches in the location shown
by the arrow at the right while you attach the
Track Frame (4).

See the inset drawing. Tighten two Leveling

Feet (36) into the underside of the Track Frame
(4).

3

1

4

85

8

4

48

85

4

4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to
the sides of two Wave Washers (78) and to two
Thrust Washers (66).

Slide a Weld Spacer (68) onto the left Crank
Arm (37). Next, identify the Left Track Arm (12),
which is marked with a “Left” sticker.

Orient the Left Track Arm (12) as shown, and
slide it onto the left Crank Arm (37). Then, slide
a Wave Washer (78) on the end of the left Crank
Arm.

Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap
(41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56).
Next, slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the shoul­der of the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the Button
Screw into the end of the left Crank Arm (37).

Make sure that the Thrust Washer remains
on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and that the
Wave Washer (78) remains on the end of the
left Crank Arm.

36

4

37

56

Grease

41

18

66

68

78

12

11

Repeat this step to attach the Right Track
Arm (11).

7

5. Identify the Left Pedal Leg (14), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker.

ttach a Pedal (21) to the Left Pedal Leg (14)

A
with three M10 x 13mm Button Screws (54) and

hree M10 Washers (67). Make sure that the

t

Button Screws are in the indicated holes.
The other holes in the Left Pedal Leg are not
used.

Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same
way.

5

21

14

67

67

6. Apply a thin film of grease to the barrel of an
M10 x 65mm Bolt Set (80).

Fit the bracket on the Left Pedal Leg (14) onto
the bracket on the Left Track Arm (12).

Attach the Left Pedal Leg (14) to the Left Track
Arm (12) with the M10 x 65mm Bolt Set (80).

Attach the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) to
the Right Track Arm (not shown) in the same
way.

54

54

6

80

14

Grease

80

12

8

7. Identify the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker.

nsert the Left Handlebar (19) into one of the

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Handlebar Legs (17). Next, turn the Left

andlebar and the Handlebar Leg so that the

H
wide side of the pivot tube on the Left
Handlebar is above the hexagonal holes in
the Handlebar Leg.

Attach the Left Handlebar (19) with two M8 x
38mm Button Bolts (58) and two M8 Locknuts
(72). Make sure that the Locknuts are inside

the hexagonal holes. Do not tighten the
Button Bolts yet.

Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) and the
other Handlebar Leg (17) in the same way.

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58

17

19

ide side of

W

pivot tube

72

Hexagonal

Holes

20

58

17

8. Apply a small amount of grease to the sides of
two Wave Washers (78) and to two Thrust
Washers (66).

Slide the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker, onto the Handlebar Axle
(16) as shown. Next, slide a Wave Washer (78)
onto the end of the Handlebar Axle.

Slide an M8 Small Washer (18) and an Axle Cap
(41) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56).
Next, slide a Thrust Washer (66) onto the shoul­der of the Axle Cap. Then, tighten the Button
Screw a few turns into the end of the Handlebar
Axle (16). Make sure that the Thrust Washer

remains on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and
that the Wave Washer (78) remains on the
end of the Handlebar Axle.

Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) in the
same way. Then, tighten both M8 x 19mm

Button Screws (56) at the same time.

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20

19

18

56

66

41

78

Grease

16

78

66

Grease

56

18

41

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