Healthrider HREL50020 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. HREL50020
Serial No.

Serial Number

Decal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

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HealthRider is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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

3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain­er indoors, away from moisture and dust.

4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.

5. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

7. Always hold the handlebars, the pulse han­dlebar, or the upper body arms when mount­ing, dismounting, or using the elliptical
crosstrainer.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. 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.

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

11. Keep your back straight when using the ellip­tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.

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

14. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical crosstrainer. If the decal is
missing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999­3756 to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob­lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new HealthRider

®

E55 elliptical crosstrainer. The HealthRider®E55 ellip­tical crosstrainer is an incredibly smooth exerciser that
moves your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing
the impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique
HealthRider

®

E55 features adjustable resistance and
incline to help you get the most from your exercise.
Welcome to a whole new world of natural, elliptical­motion exercise from HealthRider.

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

questions after reading this manual, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999­3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Mountain Time (excluding holidays). Please note the
product model number and serial number before call­ing. The model number is HREL50020. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the ellip­tical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this manual
for the location of the decal).

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

Pulse Handlebar

Handlebar

Upper Body Arm

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Wheel

Pedal

Console

Bookrack

Incline Ramp

Pedal Knob

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
page 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

pre-assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

M8 Split

Washer (58)–4

Console

Screw (35)–4

M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolt (43)–2

M10 Split

Washer (13)–3

M10 x 25mm

Screw (100)–3

M10 x 105mm Carriage Bolt (60)–2

M10 x 92mm Carriage Bolt (86)–2

M8 Washer

(33)–6

M8 x 40mm Button

Bolt (101)–6

M10 Washer

(94)–2

Screw (30)–4

Plastic Pedal

Spacer (11)–2

M8 x 19mm

3/4” Axle Cap (61)–2

M4 x 16mm

Screw (72)–1

57mm Spacer (22)–2

M8 Nylon

Locknut (80)–8

M10 Nylon

Locknut (26)–4

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1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (59), which has Wheels (45)

attached to it.

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (59) to the rear of the Frame
(1) with the two M10 x 105mm Carriage Bolts (60) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26). Make sure that the

Rear Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels (45) are not
touching the floor.

26

1

60

45

26

59

1

2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (14) to the front of the

Frame (1) with the two M10 x 92mm Carriage Bolts
(86) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).

4. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)

onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw into
one end of the other Incline Axle (29). Apply a small
amount of grease to the Incline Axle.

Lift the Incline Ramp (5). Insert the Incline Axle (29)
through one side of the Incline Ramp, through a 57mm
Spacer (22), through the motor screw, through another
57mm Spacer (22), and then through the other side of
the Incline Ramp.

Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw into
the open end of the Incline Axle (29).

86

14

26

26

1

2

3

5

V-shaped Groove

29

Grease

33

33

30

30

58

58

1

Tubes

Tubes

3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)

onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into one end of an Incline Axle (29). Apply a small
amount of the included grease to the Incline Axle.

Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Ramp (5) with
the tubes on the Frame (1). Make sure that the

Incline Ramp is turned so the V-shaped grooves
are on top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) into the Incline

Ramp and the Frame. Note: It may be helpful to tap
the Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.

Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an M8 x 19mm Screw (30). Tighten the Screw
into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).

5

29

30

30

58

58

33

33

Grease

22

Motor

Screw

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7. Apply grease to the welded bolt on the Left Pedal Arm

(3). Slide a Chrome Tube (98) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto the welded bolt. Make sure that the Chrome

Tube is turned exactly as shown in the inset draw­ing. Tighten an M8 Nylon Locknut (80) onto the welded

bolt.

Attach the other Chrome Tube (not shown) to the Right
Pedal Arm (4) in the same way.

Apply a small amount of the included Teflon

®

lubricant
to a paper towel. Rub a thin layer of the lubricant onto
both Chrome Tubes (98).

98

33

33

Wide

Side

Narrow

Side

80

80

3

3

Grease

Lubricate

98

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5. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (3), which has an “L” stick­er attached to it. Identify the Left Pedal (41), which
has the letter “L” molded onto the bottom.

Insert an M10 x 65mm Carriage Bolt (43) into the cen­ter of the slot in the Left Pedal (41) and through the
Left Pedal Arm (3). Slide an M10 Washer (94) onto the
Carriage Bolt and then tighten a Pedal Knob (103)
onto it.

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

5

43

3

41

Center Position

94

103

Open Side

6. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left
Crank Arm (6).

Slide a Plastic Pedal Spacer (11) and the Left Pedal
Arm (3) onto the axle on the left Crank Arm (6). (Note:
It may be helpful to use a rubber mallet to tap these
parts on. Do not to confuse the Left Pedal Arm with

the Right Pedal Arm [not shown]; look at the posi­tion of the round tube to identify the Left Pedal
Arm.) Tap a 3/4” Axle Cap (61) onto the axle.

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

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Grease

11

61

3

6

Round

Tube

7

2

Console

Wires

Ground

Wire

99

35

35

102

87

72

8. Remove the four Console Screws (35) from the
Console (87). Connect the Extension Harness (99)
and the Pulse Wires (102) to the corresponding con­sole wires. The orange and black Pulse Wire

should be connected to the console wire marked
with an “R.”

Attach the ground wire to the Upright (2) with an M4 x
16mm Screw (72).

Insert all of the extra wiring into the Upright (2). Attach
the Console (87) to the Upright with the four Console
Screws (35) that you removed from the Console. Be

careful to avoid pinching the wires.

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Make sure the

ground wire,
console wires,
and Wires (99,

102) do not get
pinched and

damaged during

this step.

Welded Bolt

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12. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware
may be left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat

under the elliptical crosstrainer.

10. Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (15), which is marked
with an “L” sticker, onto the Chrome Tube (98) on the
Left Pedal Arm (not shown). Slide the Right Upper
Body Arm (18) onto the Chrome Tube on the Right
Pedal Arm (4). Make sure that the Upper Body Arms

are on the correct sides—the upper ends will bend
in the direction shown by the arrows. Next, slide an

Axle Cover (49) onto the post on each Upper Body
Arm.

Apply grease to the Arm Axle (34). Insert the Arm Axle
into the Upright (2), the right Pivot Cover (49), and the
Right Upper Body Arm (18) as shown. Push the Arm
Axle into the Upright until the left end of the Arm Axle is
flush with the left side of the Upright. Next, raise the
Left Upper Body Arm (15) and insert the Arm Axle into
the left Axle Cover (49) and the Left Upper Body Arm.

Center the Arm Axle.

10

11

2

49

49

Post

Post

Grease

34

34

51

80

80

101

105

101

104

15

15

18

11. Push an Axle Cap (51) onto the left Axle Cover (49).
Orient the Left Handlebar (104) as shown. Slide the
Left Handlebar onto the indicated post and the Arm
Axle (34). Attach the Left Handlebar with three M8 x
40mm Button Bolts (101) and three M8 Nylon Locknuts
(80).

Attach the Right Handlebar (105) in the same way.

98

98

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9. While another person holds the Upright (2) near the
Frame (1), connect the Wire Harness (25) to the
Extension Harness (99). Attach the Upright to the
Frame with three M10 x 25mm Screws (100) and three
M10 Split Washers (13). Be careful to avoid pinching

the Wire Harnesses.

9

2

13

13

13

99

100

1

100

25

Make sure the

Wire Harnesses

(25, 99) do not

get pinched and

damaged during

this step.