Fitness Quest 8.0e User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND

SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

O

WNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 8.0e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

8.0e

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 8.0e 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 8.0e.................................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 #451,972. Taiwanese Design Patent #082318.

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.

5/24/04

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 and 16 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 advise
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 8.0e
Specifications:

Approximate:

Length: 52”
Width: 24”
Height: 60”

Dual-Action

Handlebar

•

Water

Bottle & Holder

•

AC Adapter
Receptacle

•

AC

Adapter

Front Rollers

•

Rear

Caps

•

Left Foot Tube

Shroud

•

Right Foot Tube

Shroud

•

Foot

Platform

•

Stationary

Bar

•

Pulse

Sensors

•

Computer

•

Dual-Action

Handlebar

•

Product Weight: Approx. 103 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

LABEL 4

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

•

Swing

Arm

•

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 8.0e 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 8.0e
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 (NBP01080-2)

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

8.0e Elliptical Trainer.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 8.0e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

INTRODUCTION

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Fastener Pack

Tools Required: (included)

Combination Wrench/Screwdriver
Allen Wrenches

allen wrenches

tool for removing wheel

1/4" x 20mm phillips bolts and

M6 washers for foot platforms

M8 carriage bolts, M8 washers

and 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 and

M8 curved washers

for stationary bar

M8 x 15mm allen bolts,
M8 spring washers and

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

left & right

foot tube shrouds

with M6 x 15mm

phillips bolts

metal sleeves

(2 long/4 short)

computer

New Balance 8.0e

base frame assembly

book holder

vertical column tube

swing arms

foot tube

studs

foot

platforms

front

rollers

rear

caps

stationary bar

assembly

dual-action handlebars

AC adapter

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STEP 1 – Vertical Column Assembly

Lift up the Vertical Column Tube and insert into Base
Frame Assembly. When lifting the Vertical Column Tube,
be sure you don’t cut wires.

It is critical that you line up the sticker on the
Vertical Column Tube and Main Frame to assure
proper alignment.

Insert the six M8 x 15mm Allen Bolts, M8 Spring Washers
and M8 Curved Washers, finger tighten. Once all Bolts are
inserted you must tighten with
the long Allen Wrench provided.

STEP 2 – Rear Caps/Front Rollers Assembly

Carefully lay the unit on its side. Remove the
orange Shipping Plugs by prying them out
with a Screwdriver. Put Rear Cap and Front
Roller on the appropriate ends of the Base
Frame Assembly that are facing up. Aligning
the notches in the Base Frame Assembly with
the notches in the Rear Caps and Front
Rollers, insert the two M6 x 20mm Phillips
Screws and tighten with the
Screwdriver provided.

Lay the Unit on the other side and repeat.
Stand unit back up to proceed.

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3

STEP 3 – Foot Tube Shroud

Assembly

Place the Foot Tube Shroud over
the two rear holes on the Foot
Tube. Attach with the M6 x 15mm
Phillips Bolts. The Foot Tube
Shrouds are marked “L” and “R”.

M6 x 20mm

phillips screws

M8 x 15mm allen bolts,
M8 spring washers and

M8 curved washers

alignment

stickers

vertical column tube

base frame

assembly

1

example

foot tube

foot tube shroud

M6 x 15mm
phillips bolts

RIGHT SIDE

front roller

align

notches

place
screw

here

front bottom view of

base frame assembly

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STEP 4 – Foot Platforms Assembly

a) Place the Metal Sleeves over the studs on Foot Tube. Place the longer (black) Sleeves on

center studs.

b) Slide the Foot Platform on the metal sleeves. To secure the Foot Platforms, line up holes and insert

front and rear 1/4” x 20mm Phillips Bolts and M6 Washers. Tighten with the Screwdriver provided.
Repeat on other side.

STEP 5 – Stationary Bar Assembly

Feed the Computer and Pulse Wires up
through the Stationary Bar Assembly. Slide
the Stationary Bar Assembly into the top of
the Vertical Column Tube. Attach with
the three M8 x 15mm Allen Bolts,
M8 Spring Washers and M8 Curved
Washers. Tighten with the long Allen
Wrench that is provided.

STEP 6 – Dual-Action Handlebars

Assembly

Insert Dual-Action Handlebars into the
corresponding Swing Arms. Secure using
four M8 Carriage Bolts, M8 Washers and
M8 Acorn Nuts. Tighten Bolts with the
Wrench provided.

Note: Curves on Handlebars should
face away from user when assembled
and pulse sensors should face towards user.

dual-action

handlebars

vertical

column

tube

swing arms

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5

M8 x 15mm allen bolts,

M8 spring washers and

M8 curved washers

4a

4b

foot tube

foot

platform

1/4" x 20mm phillips bolts

and M6 washers

foot tube

metal sleeves

computer

wire

pulse
wires

stationary bar

assembly

vertical

column

tube

M8 carriage bolts,

M8 washers and

M8 acorn nuts