Fitness Quest 5.5e User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND

SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 5.5e Elliptical Trainer

5.5e

1

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3

Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3

Introduction .......................................................................................4

Assembly Instructions.....................................................................5-8

Getting Started .................................................................................9

Using Your New Balance 5.5e Elliptical Trainer .........................9-10

Operating the Computer .........................................................11-13

Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................14

Knowing the Basics....................................................................14

A Complete Exercise Program............................................14-15

Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................15

When to Exercise .......................................................................15

Measuring Your Heart Rate ................................................15 -16

Clothing ......................................................................................16

Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................16

Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................17

Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................18-19

Care & Storage of Your New Balance 5.5e.................................20

Workout Progress Charts ...........................................................21-22

Exercise Data Charts .................................................................23-24

New Balance Fitness Equipment

©2004 Fitness Quest

® Inc. All rights reserved. Made in Taiwan.

Fitness Quest, Inc., d/b/a New Balance Fitness Equipment.

Orbital Linkage System

™

is a trademark of Fitness Quest®Inc.

U.S. Patent #5,893,820. U.S. Design Patent #452,285. Taiwanese Design Patent #082317.

New Balance and NB logo are trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

Fitness Quest

®

Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

8/30/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Before starting this or any other exercise

program, consult your physician, who can assist
you in determining the target heart rate zone
appropriate for your age and physical condition.
Certain exercise programs or types of equipment
may not be appropriate for all people. This is
especially important for people over the age of
35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing
health problems or balance impairments.

2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and

keep your estimated pulse rate within your target
heart rate zone. Follow the instructions on pages
15 – 17 in this manual regarding heart rate moni­toring and how to determine your appropriate
target heart rate zone. When used properly, the
heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor pro­vide a reasonably accurate estimate of your
actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact and
persons with medical conditions and/or a
specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring
should not rely on the estimations provided.

3) Warm up before any exercise program by

doing 8 minutes of aerobic activity, followed
by stretching.

4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of

movement and that are not tight or restricting.

5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support

with non-slip soles.

6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath

during an exercise.

7) Avoid over training.You should be able to carry

on a conversation while exercising.

8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow

walking and stretching.

9) This machine should not be used by or near

children.

10) Handicapped or disabled people must have

medical approval before using this machine
and should be under close supervision when
using any exercise equipment.

11) If you are taking medication which may

affect your heart rate, a physician's advice
is absolutely essential.

12) Use this machine only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use attach­ments not recommended by the manufacturer.

13) Only one person at a time should use this

machine.

14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on

or near this machine when in use by others.

15) Always use this machine on a level surface.

16) Never operate the machine if the machine is not

functioning properly.

17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the

amount of resistance.

18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest

pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop
exercise at once and consult a physician
immediately.

19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in

moving parts when using the unit.

20)

Risk of electrical shock. This unit is to be used
only indoors and in a dry location.

Read all instructions before using this machine

CAUTION:

Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment,

should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician.

No specific health claims are made or implied as they

relate to the equipment.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit.

New Balance 5.5e
Specifications:

Approximate:

Length: 41”
Width: 22”
Height: 60”

Left

Dual-Action

Handlebar

•

Water

Bottle & Holder

•

•

AC Adapter
Receptacle

AC

Adapter

Front Rollers

•

•

Rear Caps

•

Foot

Platform

Stationary

Bar

•

Pulse

Sensors

•

•

Computer

Right

Dual-Action

Handlebar

•

Product Weight: Approx. 93 lbs.
Maximum User Weight: 275 lbs.

DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO
WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR

IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

WARNING LABEL 1

WARNING

LABEL 1

WARNING

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE

OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 275 LBS.

REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING LABEL 2

•

Book Holder

PINCH POINT. KEEP HANDS CLEAR

OF MOVING PARTS.

WARNING LABEL 4

(2 locations)

WARNING

LABEL 4

WARNING

LABEL 2

WARNING

LABEL 5

UNIT WARNING LABELS

SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS

Nut

Caps

•

Nut

Caps

•

Right

Swing Arm

•

•

Left

Swing Arm

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT

IS TO BE USED ONL

Y INDOORS

AND IN A DRY LOCATION.

WARNING LABEL 3

WARNING

PINCH POINT.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR.

WARNING LABEL 5

(2 locations)

WARNING

WARNING

LABEL 3

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COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the
New Balance 5.5e Elliptical Trainer.

We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied
with the product and we invite your comments so
that we can hear about your success.

Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists
at the address or phone number listed below, or
contact us on our web site or email us with any
comments or questions you may have.

New Balance Fitness Equipment – 5.5e
Customer Service Department
1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001

1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

email: [e-mail]

www.newbalancefitness.com

All details depicted in this Owner’s Manual, and of the
product itself, are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING MISSING OR
DEFECTIVE PARTS

When ordering parts, always provide the following
information:

1) Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number

2) Date of Purchase

3) Where Product was Purchased

(Name of Retail Store, City)

4) Model Number (NBP01055-2)

5) Part Order Number and Description

With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start
your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of
your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness
level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health
maintenance, or more energy for daily activities.

Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic
exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand,
walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by
reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in
our bodies. Using the Elliptical Trainer will help in reducing body fat
and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.

It is the authoritative source of information about your New Balance

5.5e Elliptical Trainer.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 5.5e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

INTRODUCTION

5

Fastener Pack

Tools Required:

Combination Wrench/Screwdriver (provided)
Allen Wrench (provided)
Standard Screwdriver

allen wrench

1/4" x 20mm phillips bolts

M6 washers

for foot platforms

M8 x 40mm carriage bolts

M8 washers

M8 acorn nuts

for dual-action handlebars

wrench/screwdriver

M6 x 20mm phillips screws
for rear caps & front rollers

M8 x 15mm allen bolts

M8 spring washers

M8 curved washers

for stationary bar

M8 x 15mm allen bolts

M8 spring washers

M8 curved washers

for vertical column

Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated

at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything

else the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

water bottle

with holder

metal sleeves

(2 long/4 short)

computer

book holder

New Balance 5.5e

base frame assembly

vertical column tube

swing arms

rear floor tube

front floor tube

shipping plugs

foot

platforms

front

rollers

rear

caps

stationary bar

assembly

dual-action handlebars

AC adapter

To familiarize yourself with the parts involved, lay them out on the floor as shown below. Remove all small

boxes and packing first. Check to be sure all parts are present before beginning assembly.

NOTE: All location references,
such as front, rear, left or right,
made in these instructions are
from the user being on the
unit and facing forward.

6

STEP 1 – Vertical Column Installation

a) Lift Vertical Column Tube and insert into Base

Frame Assembly, see Figure 1. When lifting and
inserting Vertical Column Tube DO NOT cut
wires. Note: It is critical to line up sticker on

Vertical Column Tube with sticker on Base
Frame Assembly to ensure proper alignment.

b) Insert (6) Allen Bolts, (6) Spring Washers and

(6) Curved Washers from fastener pack. Tighten
bolts with Allen Wrench provided.

STEP 2 – Roller and End Cap Installation

a) Carefully lay unit on its left side and remove shipping plugs with a standard screwdriver.

b) Align notches in Roller and Front Floor Tube, push down to insert Roller into Front Floor Tube.

Secure using (1) Phillips Screw and tighten, see Figure 2.

c) Align notches in End Cap and Rear Floor Tube, push down to insert End Cap into Rear Floor

Tube. Secure using (1) Phillips Screw and tighten.

d) Lay unit on its right side and install Roller and End Cap by repeating Steps 2b and 2c.

e) Stand unit upright.

M6 x 20mm

phillips screws

M8 x 15mm allen bolts

M8 spring washers
M8 curved washers

alignment

stickers

vertical column tube

base frame

assembly

Figure 1 – Install Vertical Column Tube

Figure 2 – Install Front Rollers and Rear End Caps

front roller

align

notches

place
screw

here

Front Floor Tube

(front bottom view of

base frame assembly)

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STEP 3 – Foot Platform Installation

a) Put Metal Sleeves over studs on left and right Foot Tubes, see Figure 3a. Note: Place the longer

black sleeves on center studs.

b) Slide Foot Platforms onto Metal Sleeves and align bolt holes. Secure using (4) Phillips Bolts

and (4) Washers. Tighten bolts, see Figure 3b.

STEP 4 – Stationary Bar Installation

a) Route Computer Extension Wire and Pulse

Extension Wires from the Vertical Column Tube
up through the Stationary Bar, see Figure 4.

b) Insert Stationary Bar into Vertical Column Tube

and align bolt holes.

c) Secure with (3) Allen Bolts, (3) Spring Washers

and (3) Curved Washers. Tighten Bolts.

STEP 5 – Dual-Action Handlebar

Installation

a) Connect Pulse Wire from Right Handlebar to Pulse

Wire in Right Swing Arm. Insert Right Handlebar into
Right Swing Arm Tube with curve in Handlebar fac­ing away from user, see Figure 5.

b) Connect Pulse Wire from Left Handlebar to Pulse

Wire in Left Swing Arm. Insert Left Handlebar into
Left Swing Arm Tube with curve in Handlebar
facing away from user, see Figure 5.

c) Attach Handlebars with (4) Carriage Bolts, (4)

Washers and (4) Acorn Nuts. Tighten Bolts.

right dual-action

handlebar

vertical

column

tube

pulse

wire

pulse wire

and

pulse

extension

wire

pulse extension

wire

right

swing arm

Figure 3a – Install Metal Sleeves

Figure 4 – Install Stationary Bar

Figure 5 – Install Dual-Action Handlebars

Figure 3b – Install Foot Platforms

Top View

1/4" x 20mm phillips bolts

Black Sleeve

M6 washers

computer
extension

wire

pulse

extension

wires

stationary bar

assembly

vertical

column

tube

M8 x 15mm allen bolts

M8 spring washers

M8 curved washers

M8 carriage bolts,

M8 washers

M8 acorn nuts