Ironman Fitness ASCENDER User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Ascender Elliptical
Customer Service
1.800.750.IRON
1.800.750.4766
4009 Distribution Drive
Suite 250
Garland, TX 75041
www.ironmanfitness.com
SERIAL TAG IS LOCATED ON THE FRAME
Model Name: ASCENDER
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:
315-00112
08/07 Rev A
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information 3
Assembly 5
Monitoring Your Heart Rate 13
Warm-Up Exercises 14
Parts List 17
Exploded View 18
Warranty Information 19
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Important Safety Information
WARNING! Before using this unit or starting any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 and/or persons with pre-existing
health problems. The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, burns, fire, or other possible injuries to the
user, it is important to review this manual and the following precautions before operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
1. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that all users of this unit have read the Owner's
Manual and are familiar with warnings and safety precautions.
2. This unit has a user maximum capacity of 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
3. The unit should only be used on a level surface and is intended for indoor use only. The
unit should not be placed in a garage, patio, or near water and should never be used while
you are wet. Ironman Fitness recommends a mat be placed under the unit to protect floor
or carpet and for easier cleaning.
4. Follow safety information in regards to plugging in your unit. Do not run the power cord
underneath your unit. Do not operate the unit with a damaged or frayed power cord.
5. Wear comfortable, good-quality walking or running shoes and appropriate clothing. Do not
use the unit with bare feet, sandals, socks or stockings.
6. Always examine your unit before using to ensure all parts are in working order.
7. Allow the unit to fully stop before dismounting.
8. Pets should never be allowed near the unit.
9. Do not leave children unsupervised near or on the unit.
10. Never operate the unit where oxygen is being administered, or where aerosol products are
being used.
11. Never insert any object or body parts into any opening.
12. For safety and to prevent damage to your unit, no more than one person should use the
unit at a time.
13. Always unplug the unit before cleaning and/or servicing. Service to your unit should only be
performed by an authorized service representative, unless authorized and/or instructed by
the manufacturer.
14. Failure to follow these instructions will void the unit warranty.
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Important Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing the Ironman Fitness Ascender Elliptical! The quality product you
have chosen was designed to meet your needs for cardiovascular exercise. Before you start,
please read the Owner’s Manual and become familiar with the operation of your new unit.
Remember to take time to perform stretching exercises, provided in this manual, to help avoid
injury.
If you are taking medication, consult your physician to see what affect the medication will have
on your exercise heart rate.
If you have heart problems, you are not active, and/or are over the age of 35 years, do not
use the pre-set programs or start an exercise program without first contacting and receiving
approval from your physician.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, always keep the console dry. Do not spill liquids on the
console. Ironman Fitness recommends a sealed water bottle for beverages consumed while
using the unit.
Please review the following drawing below to familiarize yourself with the listed
parts.
PEDALS
HANDLEBARS
PULSE GRIP
HANDLEBARS
CONSOLE
AC ADAPTER
LEVELER FEET
2 PER SIDE
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Assembly
Getting Started - The Ironman Fitness Ascender Elliptical will require some assembly. Unpack
the box in a clear area. Remove packing material. Do not dispose of packing material until
assembly is complete and unit is working properly. Place the unit on a clean level surface for
assembly. Make sure there is easy access to an electrical outlet. Before assembling, the unit
should be placed as close as possible to its final location. Locate all hardware bags, labeled
Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 9, Figure 11. If you
are missing any bags, please call Ironman Fitness at 1-800-750-4766. Tools have been provided to assist with product assembly.
Figure 1
CONSOLE
TUBE
Figure 1
Locate bag labeled Figure 1. Locate
console tube. Attach console tube to
main frame. Slide Tube down into main
frame. Connect the upper gearbox cable
to the gearbox cable located on the
unit. Connect the coaxial cable from the
console tube to the coaxial cable coming from the unit. Connect the AV Cable
coming from the console tube to the
cable coming from the unit (figure 1).
Secure using three M10*80 mm hex head
screws extending through the frame and
console tube, three 10*20 Washers and
three crown nuts, M10*1.5. Use three
M10*120 hex screws to secure through
the front of the console tube and main
frame (figure 1a).
Note: Ensure that all wires are secure
inside console. Be careful not to pinch
wires.
COAXIAL CABLE
GEARBOX
CABLE
COAXIAL CABLE
Figure 1a
M10*80 HEX SCREW
AV CABLE
ASSEMBLY
CROWN NUT, M10*1.5
Note: Do not tighten screws until
you have fully completed Figure 2.
10*20 WASHER
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M10*120 HEX SCREW
Assembly
Figure 2
Locate bag labeled Figure 2. Locate cover.
Secure cover to main frame by using three
M5*0.8-12 screws on the left side of unit.
Repeat for the right side.
Figure 2
CONSOLE TUBE
COVER
Figure 3
Locate bag labeled Figure 3. Locate left
and right handrail assemblies. Secure left
handrail assembly to console tube by using
one washer, one spring washer, one M10*20
hex bolt, and one end cap. Repeat for the
right side.
Note: The handrail assembly will only go
onto the console tube one way. The connector on the middle of the handrail assembly
will face outwards.
M5*0.8-12 SCREW
Figure 3
CONSOLE TUBE
SPRING WASHER
M10*20, HEX BOLT
WASHER
END CAP
HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY
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