Fitnessquest 9.5e User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND

SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 9.5e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

9.5e

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 9.5e 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 9.5e.................................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. U.S. Patent #6,390,954 B1

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

3

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

New Balance 9.5e
Specifications:

Approximate:
Length: 85”
Width: 22”
Height: 65-1/2”

Water Bottle

and Holder

•

•

AC Adapter

Receptacle

AC

Adapter

Rollers

•

Stationary

Handlebar

•

Pulse

Sensors

•

Computer

•

Product Weight: Approx. 176 lbs.
Maximum User Weight: 300 lbs.

DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO
WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR

IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

WARNING LABEL 2

WARNING

LABEL 2

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 300 LBS.

REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED.

WARNING LABEL 1

Book Holder

•

WARNING

LABEL 1

WARNING

LABEL 5

UNIT WARNING LABELS

SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS

Snap
Caps

•

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT

IS TO BE USED ONL

Y INDOORS

AND IN A DRY LOCATION.

WARNING LABEL 5

WARNING LABEL 3

WARNING

LABEL 3

PINCH POINT. KEEP HANDS CLEAR

OF MOVING PARTS.

WARNING LABEL 4

Pulse

Sensors

•

Foot

Platforms

•

(six locations)

WARNING

LABEL 4

placed on
both tubes

WARNING

LABEL 3

placed on both sides

of swing arm cover

- both sides of unit

CRUSH HAZARD.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF

MOVING PARTS.

WARNING

Main Frame

Assembly

•

Ve rtical
Column

•

Right

Swing Arm

•

Wheel

Covers

•

Swing Arm

Cover

•

Foot Tube

Cover

•

Left

Swing Arm

•

Left Roller

Tube

•

Right Roller

Tube

•

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Stabilizer

Bar

•

Ve rtical Column

Cover

•

4

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the
New Balance 9.5e 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 by email or on our web site, with any
comments or questions you may have.

New Balance 9.5e
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 (NBP01095-2)

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 9.5e
Elliptical Trainer.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 9.5e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

INTRODUCTION

5

Tools Required:
(included)

Multi Hex Tool with
Phillips Screwdriver

Allen Wrench

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

computer

book holder

AC adapter

foot platform

stationary

handlebar

foot platform

snap caps

vertical
column

stabilizer

bar

right

swing arm

left

swing arm

main
frame

assembly

right roller tube

left roller tube

right arm

left arm

left and right

swing arm

covers

bushing

caps

rear foot tube

vertical

column cover

Fastener
Pack

heart rate

chest strap

heart rate

receiver

13mm

M8 x 60mm allen bolts

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts

multi hex tool

with phillips
screwdriver

6mm

15mm

17mm

allen wrench

6

STEP 1 – Main Frame Assembly

a) Remove the Allen Bolts, Washers,

Nuts and Nut Caps from the Foot
Base on the Main Frame Assembly.

Slip the Roller Tubes onto the Main
Frame making sure the Roller Tracks
are facing up and the Bolt Holes on
the rear of the Roller Tubes are facing
each other. To secure the Roller
Tubes to the Base Frame replace
the Bolts and Washers you just
removed.

b) Remove the Allen Bolts and Washers

from the rear of the Roller Tubes. Place
the Stabilizer Bar (with the Warning
Label up) between the Roller Tubes.
Replace the Bolts and Washers you
just removed.

c) Tighten all bolts with Wrench provided.

1a

1b

1a

1a

STEP 2 – Foot Platform Assembly

NOTE: The Foot Platforms are interchangeable

a) Remove the Allen Bolts, Washers and Nylon Nuts from

the bottom of the Foot Platform.

b) Note: This Step might be easier if you have a second

person hold the Foot Tube or Foot Platform steady as
you slide the Foot Platform on and secure it.

Position the Crank in the down stroke and carefully
slide the Foot Platform Assembly onto the Front Foot
Tube. Replace the Bolts and Washers you just removed
in step (a). Tighten with Wrench provided.

c) Carefully lay the Foot

Platform down so the
Roller seats itself into
the Roller Track on the
Roller Tube.

Repeat on other side.

front

foot tube

foot

platform

assembly

main

frame

connecting

arm

crank

(in down

stroke)

2b

Roller should

seat itself in

track

2c

main

frame

assembly

roller tube

right

left

roller tube

roller tracks

remove bolts
and washers

stabilizer

bar

foot

base

put on left swing arm,

large washer, bushing cap,

small washers,

nut and snap cap

main frame

assembly

left

swing arm

vertical

column

connecting

arm

wires

right

arm

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STEP 4 – Swing Arm Assembly

a) Remove the Nut and two Washers from the Left

Arm of the Vertical Column. Slide the Left Swing
Arm with the wire to the inside, onto the Left Arm
of the Vertical Column. Slide the large washer on
then screw the Bushing Cap on with the open
end facing out. Replace the small Washer and
Nut and tighten.

b) Place the Snap Cap over the end of the Bushing

Cap and “snap” it in place.

c) Remove the Allen Bolt, Washer and Nylon Nut from

the bottom of the Swing Arm. Place the
Connecting Arm into the “U” at the bottom of the
Swing Arm. Replace the Allen Bolt, Washer and
Nylon Nut you just removed. Tighten with the
Wrench provided. NOTE: The Nylon Nut and

Washer will be on the inside of the Swing Arm.

As you tighten, the Allen Bolt will nest into the

hole in the “U” bracket.

d) Remove the four Phillips Screws (2 on

each side) from the Connecting Arm.
Place the Swing Arm Cover over the
end and “snap” it in place. Replace
the Phillips Screws using the
Screwdriver provided.

e) Repeat on right side.

left side of unit shown

4d

4c

swing

arm

cover

nylon nut and washer go
on inside of swing arm, as
you tighten, the allen bolt

will nest into “U” bracket.

4b

snap

cap

bushing

cap

small washer

large washer

nut

4a

STEP 3 – Vertical Column Assembly

a) Remove the two Allen Bolts, Washers and Phillips Screw from the

Vertical Column.

b) Slip the Vertical Column Cover onto the Vertical Column as shown.

The Vertical Column should lean back towards the Foot Platforms.

c) Remove the wire tie from the wires inside the Main Frame

Assembly where the Vertical Column will go. Attach the three
wires from the Main Frame Assembly to the three wires coming
out the bottom of the Vertical Column.

d) Insert the Vertical Column into the Main Frame Assembly.

Reinsert the Allen Bolts and Washers you removed in (a).

Be careful not to pinch the wires. Gently pull the wires
up from the top of the Handlebar Tube to prevent any
slack in the wires at the base of the Handlebar Tube.

Hand tighten.

e) Secure the Vertical Column in place with the three

Allen Bolts, Washers and Nylon Nuts from the
Fastener Pack.Tighten with the
Wrench provided. Also tighten
the bolts used in step (d).

f) Let the Vertical Column Cover

slip into place. Push it down
gently until it clicks. Secure in
place with the Phillips Screw
you removed in (a).

3d

3c

3e

3b

3d

3a

M8 x 60mm allen bolts,

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts