Orbit Silver XT Owner's Manual

Orbit

Silver XT

OWNER’S MANUAL

Part # Silver XT Rev. 09/07/2012

www.orbitfitness.com.au

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3

ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMP

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requirements
Unpacking Your Elliptical
Tools Required for Assembly 5

Grounding Instructions
Box Contents
Hardware Legend 7

Assembly 8-16

Testing Your Elliptical

THE ORBIT SILVER XT CONTROL PANEL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Configuring User ID’s
Quick Start
Manual Workout (Timed)
FBT (Full Body Trainer)

Fat Burn Workouts 26-28

F2, F3, and F4,
Fat Burn Course Specifications
Heart Rate Workouts
Interval Workouts I1, I2, and I3
Interval Course Specifications

F1

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18-20

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29-31

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EXCLUSIVE ORBIT FEATURES

Exercise Preview 34

Personal Electronic Trainer 34-35

Aerobic Points

TROUBLE SHOOTING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 37

ORBIT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 38

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for choosing Orbit – your partner in achieving your fitness goals and mastering your well-being.
Orbit’s advanced digital technology allows your elliptical to process information instantly, anticipating and adjusting to meet your
needs. Think of it as your own personal trainer.

Orbit’s superior components and US design ensure we produce Ellipticals of the highest quality while also offering excellent value
for your dollar. Orbit Products have consistently received praise from a wide range of nationally recognized publications.

To get the most from your Orbit, please read this owner’s manual carefully before starting to use the elliptical. The manual contains
important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of the mach

ine.

Please ensure you read and fully understand all safety informat
important safety warnings throughout the manual. Failure to read and understand these warnings may result in personal injury or damage
to your elliptical.

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p indicates a useful suggestion when installing, maintaining or using your Elliptical Cross Trainer.

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Please take the
maximum efficiency to achieve your fitness goals and master your well-being.

We wish you an enjoyable and rewarding partnership with your Orbit Elliptical Cross Trainer.

time to familiarize yourself with the range of functions available. This will help you work with your Orbit elliptical for

ion.

DANGER, CAUTION, or WARNING indicates

The Orbit Silver XT Elliptical Cross Trainer is designed for home use only.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions before using your Elliptical Cross Trainer

CAUTION: Before starting any exercise program, contact your personal physician and have a complete physical. This is highly

recommended if you have not been on a regular exercise program within the last year, or are over 35 years of age, or are overweight.

CAUTION: If at any time during your exercise program you find the exercise abnormally difficult or you encounter dizziness, feel
faint, experience chest pains, feel as if your heart may be skipping beats, you experience forced heavy breathing after minimal exercise or
severe pain in your legs, ankles

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury:

• Your Orbit Elliptical is not designed for use by children under the age of 18 without strict parental supervision.

• Close supervision is necessary when the elliptical is used by or near children, disabled persons or pets.

• Use your Orbit Elliptical only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use accessories or attachments not

recommended by Orbit fitness.

• Never operate your Orbit Elliptical if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not operating properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged or if it has been immersed in water. Should any of these occur, contact your authorized Orbit retailer or service
center for examination or repair.

, knees, etc. STOP EXERCISING and consult your physician.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening on the elliptical.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Always unplug your Orbit Elliptical during an electrical storm or during extended periods of non-use.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Position the elliptical with a minimum of 2 feet (1219mm) of clearance between the front and rear of the elliptical and any wall or

obstruction.

• Do not allow anyone to reach under or be too near your Orbit Elliptical while it is in use.

• Never allow more than one person on your Orbit Elliptical at any time.

• Never move the elliptical while it is plugged into the electrical outlet.

• Wear appropriate shoes and attire while exercising.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requirements

Your Orbit should be installed indoors on a flat, level surface near a 120 Volt outlet. You must have a minimum of 2 feet of
clearance between the elliptical and any wall or obstruction.

TIP: If you are installing your Orbit on a carpeted surface, use a equipment mat or a scrap piece of carpet underneath the elliptical
to avoid soiling of the carpet. Deep pile carpet is not recommended.

Unpacking Your Elliptical

The Orbit elliptical is packed in 26 pieces:

• Refer to the Parts List on the next page.

Before assembling your elliptical, open the hardware package and verify that you have the following items:

• Refer to the Hardware Legend on page 7.

If any parts are missing, contact the authorized Orbit retailer where you purchased your Orbit elliptical.

Tools Required for Assembly

17 mm wrench (2)

•

• 6 mm hex wrench

• Phillips head screwdriver

Grounding Instructions

DANGER: This product must be properly grounded. If it should malfunction or

become inoperable, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. See example to the right.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding-conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the product. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This product is for use on a circuit having a
nominal rating of 120 volts. It is factory equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit.

o adapter should be used with this

Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
product. Attempting to bypass it with an adapter or in any way defeating its purpose can result in a serious shock hazard.
As a safety precaution, unplug t

CAUTION: If you need to use an extension cord it must be a 14 gauge, three wire cord, no longer than 12 feet.

he elliptical during electrical storms or if the elliptical will not be in use for periods greater than one week.

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Console Mast

Assembly

Right Foot Link

Assembly

Parts List

Orbit Silver XT

Left Foot Link

Assembly

Frame Assembly

Orbit Silver XT

Hardware Legend

A

B

C

D

E

F
G

H

I

K

J

L

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Loosley install the 2 screws 'F' with the 2 washers 'L'.

STEP 2: Loosley install the 4 bolts 'C' with 4 nuts 'J'.
CAUTION: Do not pinch the Mast wire when installing the 4 bolts 'J'

STEP 3: Plug the Base wire into the Mast wire (make sure you stuff the extra wire

into the Mast to ensure there will be enough wire at the top when installing the control
panel). Tighten the 2 screws 'F', then tighten bolts 'J' (installed in Steps 1 & 2)

Note: Refer to Hardware
Legend on Page 7 for
fastene

r details.

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Mast

2

1

Base

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 4: Position and secure both pieces of the Mast Cover using 3 screws 'G'

STEP 5: Secure the assembled Mast Cover to the Base using 4 screws 'G'

Mast Cover

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 6: Slide the Right Arm onto the shaft as indicated below. Secure the right arm to the

shaft using bolt 'E' and washer 'K'. Repeat this procedure for the Left Arm.

STEP 7: Install the end caps for both arms.

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Left Arm

Shaft

Right Arm

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 8: Insert the Link shaft through the Right link and into the hole on the Right arm as

indicated below. Use screw 'D' to secure the link shaft. Perform the same procedure for the
Left link

Left Link

Link Shaft

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8

Right Link

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 9: Slide the Right Foot Link on to

the Right Foot Link Roller, as shown
to the right, making sure the convex
hump on the roller is centered with
the concave portion of the square
tube.

Right Foot Link

Right Foot Link Roller

STEP 10: Attach the Right Foot Link
to the Right Arm using Bolt 'B' and Nut 'J'
as shown below. Repeat steps 9 & 10
for the Left side.

Left Arm

Left Foot Link

Right Arm

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Right Foot Link

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 14: Mount the Right Link Cover as shown below using 2 screws 'G'. Repeat this step

for the Left Link Cover.

STEP 15: Mount the Right Foot Link Cover as shown below using 2 screws 'G'. Repeat this
step for the Leftt Foot Link Cover.

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Right Link Cover

Right Foot Link Cover

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 16: Install the End Cap on the Right Foot Link using 3 screws 'I', as shown below.

Repeat this procedure for the Left Foot Link.

Right Foot Link

End Cap

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Power Cord
Plugs In Here

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 17: Level the your Orbit Elliptical Cross Trainer using the front two leveling feet

shown below.

STEP 18: Plug in the power cord, then continue to "Testing your Elliptical Cross Trainer"
on the next page.

Power Cord
Plugs in Here

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THE ORBIT SILVER XT CONTROL PANEL (cont’d)

INDICATOR LIGHTS

STRIDES/MIN Max Indicator – When illuminated during the selection of programmed workouts, the displayed Strides/Min value is the

maximum that will be encountered during the selected workout and intensity level.

Low << Target >> High Indicator – During workouts, these indi
your target Strides/Min value.

RESISTANCE Max indicator – When illuminated during selection of programmed workouts, the displayed resistance is the maximum
resistance that will be encountered during the selected workout and intensity level.

ELAPSED – SEGMENT – REMAINING Time Indicators – They tell you which value is being displayed in the Results window.

DISTANCE – HEART RATE - AEROBIC POINTS - CALORIES Indicators – They tell you which value is being displayed in the Results

window.

cators illuminate accordingly comparing your actual Strides/Min value is to

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HEART RATE WORKOUTS

TRAIN LESS AND BENEFIT MORE FROM YOUR WORKOUTS

To maximize the benefits from your workouts, you must maintain a sufficiently high heart rate. Target heart rate training takes the
guesswork out of exercising. It provides you with the means to train within safe and effective ranges, all the while maximizing your
exercise time and effort.

The Orbit Silver XT has integrated heart rate control programs, which act as your personal trainer. You set your target based on
your individual fitness goal (weight management or cardiovascular improvement), the workout time, maximum SPM, maximum resistance
and the elliptical does the rest.

TIP: Based on the age entered, your Orbit elliptical automatically calculates your theoretical maximum heart rate and the Heart Rate
Zone bar indicates which portion of your heart rate training zone (fat burn or aerobic) you are currently training. The fat burn zone is
between 55% and 69% of your theoretical maximum heart rate. The aerobic zone is between 70% and 85% of your theoretical maximum
heart rate.

The Orbit Silver XT uses the Runners World standard formula to calculate your theoretical maximum heart rate. The formula is 205
minus ½ your age. For example, if you are 40 years old, your theoretical maximum is 185 beats per minute (bpm). When your heart rate

ne fo

is between 102 and 128 bpm, you are training in the fat burn zo
bpm, you are training in the aerobic training zone for cardiovascular improvement. The safest and most recommended method of
determining your maximum heart rate is to have a physician administer a stress test.

THE WIRELESS CHEST STRAP
TRANSMITTER

r weight management. When your heart rate is between 130 to 157

The Orbit Silver XT elliptical comes equipped with a
WIRELESS CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER, which, when worn,

measures pulse (number of heart beats per minute) and relays
the information by way of RF to a receiver built into the ellipticals
computer. This system is extremely accurate to within one beat
per minute.

This chest strap must be worn to activate the HeartSmart
Pulse Monitoring. The Heart Rate Control workouts are non­operational unless the chest strap is worn.

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ELECTRODE

ELECTRODE

PUTTING ON THE CHEST STRAP

To properly wear your chest strap, adjust the strap to fit snugly
and comfortably around your chest with the electrodes (the grooved areas) directly over your sternum, as pictured to the right. For best
results, the strap should be worn against skin. Moisture is necessary for the transmitter to function properly. Usually, perspiration is
sufficient, but you may need to moisten the electrodes with water.

HEART RATE WORKOUTS

Your Orbit Silver XT elliptical offers the following Heart Rate Control workouts:

C1 - Target HRC: Choose your target heart rate between 55% and 85% of your theoretical maximum.
C2 - Fat Burn HRC: Choose one of five levels in the fat burn training zone, between 55% and 69% of your theoretical maximum.
C3 - Cardio HRC: Choose one of five levels in the aerobic training zone, between 70% and 85% of your theoretical maximum.
C4 - Interval HRC: The elliptical automatically alternates between a rest and work heart rate, the difference between the rest heart rate and
the work heart rate is approximately 20%.

NOTE: To avoid any undue cardiovascular stress, The PAUSE feature is limited to 30 seconds.

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EXCLUSIVE ORBIT FEATURES

Exercise Preview

You can see exactly what you will accomplish prior to beginning a Timed Workout (Manual), Fat Burn Workout, or Interval workout. An
EXERCISE PREVIEW predicts the total distance and caloric expenditure based on the time, Target SPM and resistance you chose.
After you have selected a workout, or have set the target spm, workout time and resistance parameters for a Timed Workout (Manual),
the predicted calories, and distance will be displayed in the RESULTS window. Press the Results SELECT button to change the
displayed result. Note that any adjustments to target spm, workout time and resistance parameters will change those figures.

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CAUTION: Unplug your elliptical before attempting any cleaning, maintenance, or service.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Solution

Is elliptical plugged into the wall outlet?

Check the household circuit breaker to see if it is tripped.

Check the power light next to the power cord is on, if not

No Power

check the power cord connections again.

Make sure the wiring harness is connected (See Step 3 in the
assembly section).

Make sure the wiring harness is plugged into the display (See
Step 12 in the assembly section).

Check if plastic joint covers screws are tight.

Rough motion / scraping while pedaling

Resistance does not change

Stride per minute is not displayed

Contact Heart Rate is not being

displayed

Wireless Heart Rate is not being

Displayed

Check if hump in roller is centered with convex area of
square tube. (See Step 9 in the assembly section.)

If not follow the steps:

1. Loosen hex bolt at front of foot link.

2. Center roller and tube at rear of foot link.

3. Re-tighten hex bolt

Call service Authorized Orbit Dealer

Call service Authorized Orbit Dealer

Check is you are wearing your wireless strap / holding the
grips correctly. (Refer to page 28 and 29 )

Check if sensor wire is plugged into the control panel. (See
step 12 in the assembly section)

Check is you are wearing your wireless strap / holding the
grips correctly. (Refer to page 28 and 29 )

Televisions and similar devices must be at least 5 feet from
the control panel

CAUTION: Unplug your elliptical before attempting any cleaning, maintenance, or service.

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Orbit Silver XT Technical Specifications

Boxed Dimensions 82”L x 32”W x 15.5” H

Assembled Dimensions

Boxed Weight

Assembled Weight 245 lbs.

Frame

SPM Range 0 to 120 spm adjustable in increments of 1

Resistance Range

Workout Programs Quick Start, Manual, Calorie Coach, 6 Factory Workouts (each with 9 levels), 4

Weight Limit

Warranty Lifetime Frame, 3 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor

Opera

High Tensile Steel

ting Temperature Range 50º F to 100º F

68”L x 30.5” W x 54”H

290 lbs.

0 to 20 adjustable in increments of 1

HRC programs, FBT

350 lbs

Cardio

Manufacturer reserves the right to change the products specifications without notice.

© Orbit fitness 2012

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ORDER ONLY BY MODEL NUMBER AND PART NUMBER

SILVER XT PARTS LIST

ID CODE DESCRIPTION Q’TY

3BGL PEDAL TUBE ASS’Y (L) 1

3BG

K PEDAL TUBE ASS’Y(R) 1

3BG

M TABLE INSERT 1

2P4

A ROLLING WHEEL ASS’Y 1

3BG

E CRANK SHAFT ASS’Y 1

3BM

Q DRIVE PULLEY ASS’Y 1

2QU

S IDLER WHEEL BRACKET ASS’Y 1

2QU

R MAGNETIC BRAKE ASS’Y 1

3BG

F CONSOLE MAST ASS’Y 1

302

E WATER BOTTLE ASS’Y 1

3BG

J LEFT HANDRAIL ASS’Y 1

3BG

H RIGHT HANDLEBAR ASS’Y 1

3BG

G HANDLE BAR ASS’Y 1

3BG

E CRANK SHAFT ASS’Y 1

3BG

C CONTROL PANEL ASS’Y 1

Schematic MODEL : SILVER XT