LifeCore Fitness LC-985VG User's Product Manual

User’s Product Manual

LifeCore LC-985VG Elliptical

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the LC-985VG Elliptical. This product has been designed and
manufactured to meet the needs and requirements of domestic use.

By Choosing your LC-985VG Elliptical, you have made a wise decision that will improve the health of
you and your family. Being fit and healthy will improve your energy level and your quality of life.

Cardiovascular training is vital for all ages and the LC-985VG provides a more effective workout,
producing better results, and will encourage you to reach your fitness goals and maintain the body
you have always wanted.

In order to make your experience with LifeCore the best it can be, please review the enclosed user’s
manual prior to assembly and first use. Be sure to keep the instructions for reference and/or
maintenance.

We also offer a complete line of fitness equipment; please take a moment to review our other
excellent products at www.lifecorefitness.com. Should you have any questions, please contact us.
Your feedback and ideas about your experience with LifeCore are also very important to us. Write to
us at:

LifeCore Fitness Inc.

2575 Pioneer Ave. Suite 101
Vista, CA 92081

We wish you lots of success and fun while training!

Purchaser’s Reference Information

Please send in the attached warranty card and a copy of the original receipt or register online
at www.lifecorefitness.com within (10) days of purchase to register your product with
LifeCore Fitness.

Serial Number is located on the frame

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Table of Contents

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….............

Purchaser’s Reference Information ………………………………………………………………….

Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………
Safety instructions and Warnings…………………………………………………………………….
Assembly Instructions.…………………………………………………………………………………
Setting Up Your Elliptical …………………………………………………………………………….

Correct Exercising Guide …………………………………………………………………………....

Console Operation Instructions ………………………………………………………………………

Calculating Target Heart Rate ……………………………………………………………………….
Error Message Guide ..……………………………………………………………………………….
Care and Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………….
Warranty Card………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Safety Instructions & Warnings

The LC-985VG Elliptical is designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all domestic and
international safety standards. However, certain precautions need to be followed when operating any
exercise equipment.

General safety instructions:

1. It is important to consult your physician before any exercise program.

2. Pregnant women should consult with their physician before beginning any exercise program.
He/she can help determine the exercise program that is the most appropriate for your age and
physical condition.

3. If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or other abnormal symptoms during exercise,
stop the exercise session immediately. Consult your physician before continuing your exercise.

4. Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts.

5. Keep children away from the equipment. Hands and feet may get caught in the pedals or other
moving parts, which could result in serious injury.

6. Always wear proper clothing and shoes when exercising. Drink plenty of fluids when exercising.

7. Always stretch and warm up before starting any exercise program.

8. Never operate this unit if it is damaged or broken. Contact your authorized dealer for service.

9. Place your equipment on a solid, level surface when in use.

10. Place your unit in an area with enough clearance to operate the equipment.

11. Make sure all components are fastened securely at all times.

Product safety instructions:

1. Start your exercise program gradually. Exercise only for a few minutes the first day to let your
body adjust to the new exercise.

2. Slowly increase your exercise time and intensity over the first two weeks. If you increase your
intensity too rapidly, or fail to warm up properly, you can increase the risk of injury.

3. Use of this machine with worn or weakened parts, may result in injury to the user. We strongly
suggest replacing it immediately. Use only the accessory attachments recommended by the
manufacturer.

4. Keep clothing free of moving parts. Keep children and fingers away from moving parts.

5. Perform proper maintenance as recommended in this manual.

6. Save this manual for future reference.

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Assembly Instructions

Step 1:

Clear a big enough working space before
unpacking your LC-985VG Elliptical.

Step 2:

a) Use a sharp knife, open the carton and lay

it flat on the floor.

b) Remove all loose components.

Note: To protect the Elliptical while
assembling, we suggest keeping the protective
packing material until it is assembled
completely.

Step 3:

a) Lift the rear of the machine off the floor and

slide a polystyrene block under the rear end
of the machine.

b) With the rear end of the machine now

raised off the floor, remove the protective
polystyrene.

c) Undo 2 bolts (308) and remove the

transportation tube.

Step 4:

a) Assemble the Rear Stabilizer (003) with the

same 2 bolts (308) and 2 washers (403)
and tighten firmly.

Step 5:

a) Remove all polystyrene blocks.
b) With another person helping you, carefully

lift the Upright Tube (004) until it is vertical
while the other person joins the plugs of the
Computer Cable (703) to Motor with Cable
(701) as shown in the diagram below. Then
slide the Upright Tube into the Main frame
(001). Pay attention to the wires as to not
cut or damage them while fitting the upright
tube to the main frame.

Step 4:

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Step 6:

a) Loosely assemble 6 bolts (302) and

washers (401) into Main Frame (001).
Rotate the Foot Pedal Tube (011 & 012) at
least two times to correctly align the Upright
Tube (004), then firmly tighten 6 bolts.

b) Slide down the Hat Cover (111) and push

firmly.

Step 7:

a) Remove the front polystyrene and place it

under the front end of the machine to lift it
off the floor.

Step 8:

a) Assemble the Front Stabilizer 9002) with 2

bolts (308) and 2 washers (403) and tighten

firmly.
b) Remove the polystyrene block and discard.
c) Remove 2 bolts (301) from Upright Tube

(004). Align Water Bottle Holder (401) and

fasten with the same 2 bolts.

Step 9:

a) Feed both the Computer Cable (703) and

Hand Pulse Cable (733) out through the top

of the Stationary Handle Bar (013) then

slide the Stationary Handle Bar into the

Upright Tube (004).
b) Secure with 3 bolts (302) and 3 washers

(401). Before tighten make sure the

Stationary Hand Bar is correctly positioned.

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Step 10:

Slide the Adjustable Foot Pedal (115) onto the
left and right Foot Pedal Tube (011 & 012).
Secure with ADJUATBLE Foot Pedal Knob
(116) and tighten firmly.

Note: The Adjustable Foot Pedal can be
adjusted to your personal preference, but we
suggest that you start with the middle setting
number 3.

Step 11:

a) Insert the Top Pivot Cover (146) into Dual

Action Handle (007).
b) Insert the Dual Action Handle (007 & 008)

into the top of Dual Action Arm (005 & 006)

note stickers.
c) Secure with 4 bolts (306) and 4 washers

(401) and 4 nuts (200) and tighten firmly but

DO NOT over tighten.

Step 12:

a) Connect the Computer Cable (703) and

Hand Pulse Cable (733) to the Computer

(716).
b) Feed the excess cables into the hold in the

Stationary Hand Bar (013).
c) On the top of the Stationary Handle Bar

(013) is the computer plate. Position the

Computer (716) on the computer plate and

secure with 4 bolts 9310).

Step 13:

a) Connect the AC adapter (712) into the

main power socket.

b) Connect the Adapter into the Adapter

socket at the rear of the machine.

c) The Computer should now be working.

If not, then re-plug all the Computer
Cables as show in Step 5 & 12.

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