Precor 723e, 718e User Manual
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Low Impact Climber
with Pulse*
*Several versions of this owner’s manual exist. This
is a copy of the last version published. If the
assembly instructions do not coincide with your
718e/723e, please call Precor Customer Service.
Owner’s Manual
Assembly and Operation
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Climber with
Pulse
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CAUTION: Before beginning
any fitness program, you
should have your physician
give you a complete physical
examination.
Thank you for purchasing the Precor 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber with
Pulse. The pulse feature lets you view your pulse rate on the display when you
use the Precor pulse detector (ear clip option) or the Precor Heart Rate Option
(chest strap). The other features on the display let you monitor your progress
and keep your workouts interesting.
The smooth, quiet motion of the stair arms lets you focus on your workout
without the noise and distractions other climbing machines have. Multiple
resistance settings let different users set the machine to their workout demands
and allow workload to be raised and lowered within a single session. The unique
handrails offer a number of handhold positions to lend variety to a workout
while a low-impact exercise tones all the muscles in the lower body and helps to
build your cardiovascular fitness level.
Safety Information
Please review and observe the following safety guidelines:
• Read the Owner’s Manual and follow all instructions.
• Assemble and operate the climber on a solid, level surface.
• Never allow children on or near the climber.
• Check the climber before each use. Do not use the climber if it is not
completely assembled or is damaged in any way.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Be aware that the weight limit for the climber is 250 pounds.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose
clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles. Check the soles of
your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones. Tie long hair back.
• Use care when getting on or off the climber. Do not rock the unit. Do not
stand or climb on the handrails and electronic console.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.
• Be aware that, under extended continuous use, the resistance cylinders on
the climber can heat up to the point of being uncomfortable to touch.
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.
• Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal
symptoms, and consult your physician.
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Table of Contents
Unpacking the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber..................................... 4
Assembling the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber................................... 6
Installation Requirements.................................................................... 6
Assembly Instructions......................................................................... 6
Using the Precor 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber ................................. 17
Understanding the Electronic Console................................................. 17
Displays............................................................................................ 17
Keys ................................................................................................. 18
Setting the Resistance Level................................................................ 19
Setting a Pacer .................................................................................... 20
Using the Pulse Feature....................................................................... 20
Pausing Your Workout ........................................................................ 21
Ending a Workout................................................................................ 21
How to Use the 718e or 723e Climber................................................. 21
Working Out on the 718e or 723e Climber .......................................... 21
Sample Exercise Routines ................................................................... 23
General Aerobic Training Information ....................................................... 24
How Hard Should I Exercise? .............................................................. 25
How Long Should I Exercise?.............................................................. 26
How Often Should I Exercise? ............................................................. 26
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................ 27
Cleaning the Climber ........................................................................... 27
Changing the Batteries......................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................... 27
Obtaining Service ..................................................................... Back cover
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Diagram 1
Unpacking the climber.
Upright support (long column)
Base column support
(short column)
Unpacking the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber
All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. The
climber is shipped in the following pieces:
• base
• upright support (long column)
• base column support (short column)
• resistance cylinders
• handrail console
• electronic console display
• hardware kit, Owner’s Manual, and limited warranty card (not shown in
Diagram 1)
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Base
Electronic console display
Resistance cylinders
Handrail console 718e only
Handrails 723e only
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Unpack the climber and place all the pieces on the floor. For help in identifying
the various pieces, refer to Diagram 1. The packet containing the hardware kit,
Owner’s Manual, and limited warranty card is not shown.
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Important: Do not pinch or crimp the reed switch cable during the unpacking
and assembly process. The rope attached to the upright assembly is used to
install the reed switch cable. Do not remove the rope from the upright
assembly at this time. Do not cut the wire ties holding the stair arms to the
upright support.
Diagram 2
Hardware kit.
EB
F
J
A
G
C
I
D
Open the hardware kit and identify the following items. Diagram 2 provides an
overview of the kit’s contents. As you identify the contents of the kit, check them
off below:
(A) Two gaskets for frame base
(B) Four frame-to-base bolts
(C) Four large flat washers (718e only)
(D) Four lock nuts
(E) Two small bolts (718e only) Four small bolts (723e only)
H
(F) Two phillips-head screws
(G) One 3/16" hex key
(H) Two 1/2" wrenches
(I) Two AA batteries
(J) One 5/32" hex key (723e only)
If any items are missing, contact your authorized Precor dealer. For the dealer
nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR.
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Assembling the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber
The information in this section provides instructions regarding the assembly of
the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber. You should carefully read and follow the
instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the climber
according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited
warranty.
Installation Requirements
Follow these installation requirements when installing the climber:
• Set up the 718e and 723e climber on a solid, flat surface.
• Fill out and mail the limited warranty registration card. The serial number
is located on the underside of the climber’s base. It is also located on a
label on the outside of the box.
Assembly Instructions
To assist you in the assembly of the 718e or 723e climber, the items in the
hardware kit, shown in Diagram 2, correspond to a particular letter in the
alphabet. These letters appear throughout the assembly instructions. Refer to
Diagram 2 while performing the steps below.
Note: You will need scissors and a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the
assembly process.
Diagram 3
Place frame on base.
Upright support
Stair arm
Front crossbar
Blocks or books
Base
1. Place Upright Support on Base. (Diagram 3) To install the upright support
(long column that has the stair arms attached) take the following steps:
Important: Do not remove the rope from the upright support. It is used to
feed the reed switch cable through the upright support column.
a. Place the base at or near the location where you will be using the
climber. Lift the base onto wooden blocks or large hardcover books.
This helps you access the underside of the base. Make sure that the
rubber pads on the crossbar are facing the floor.
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b. Position the upright support (long column) onto the base.
Note: Be sure to align the upright support and base properly. The
front crossbar and upright support mounts are very close together as
shown in Diagram 3.
Diagram 4
Attach frame to base.
Upright support
Washer (C)
Gasket (A)
Bolt (B)
Weld
Base
Front crossbar
c. Remove a gasket (A) from the hardware kit. Align the upright support
with the mounting holes in the base. Place the gasket between the
upright support mount and base.
d. Take two frame-to-base bolts (B) from the hardware kit and place a
washer (C) on each. Insert the bolts through the upright support
mount, gasket, and base. Make sure that the front mount is adjacent
to the crossbar weld, but not on top of the weld. See Diagram 4.
Attach a lock nut (D) to the opposite end of each bolt. Hold the lock
nut with the socket wrench (H) while you firmly tighten the bolts with
the other wrench (H) provided.
CAUTION: To avoid injury and
ensure the integrity of the
unit, do not drop the stair arm
onto the rear crossbar.
Important: Perform the following step on one stair arm at a time.
e. Hold onto the stair arm’s footpad with one hand while you use
scissors (in the other hand) to cut the plastic wire tie that secures the
stair arm to the upright support. Carefully lower the stair arm onto the
rear crossbar. Perform the same step for the other stair arm.
Note: If the upright support is mounted properly, the footpads on the
stair arms rest on the
rear
crossbar.
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Diagram 5
Pull reed switch cable through
upright support.
Rope (718e only)
Plastic wire tie (723e only)
Upright support
Reed switch cable connector
Reed switch cable
2. Feed Reed Switch Cable through Upright Support. (Diagram 5) Remove
the bolts from the base column support (short column) and set them
aside. The gasket should hang on the reed switch cable. Take the following
steps to install the reed switch cable:
a. Cut the wire tie from around the reed switch cable and, if necessary,
gently pull the cable out of the roller guard. Place the short column
near the upright support so that the gasket and roller guard face the
rope.
b. Ask an assistant to hold the base column support. This lets you have
both hands free to manipulate the rope (718e only)/plastic wire tie
(723e only) and cable.
c. Securely tape the reed switch cable connector to the
(718e only)/plastic wire tie (723e only) and feed the cable through the
upright support (long column) as you carefully pull the rope (718e
only)/plastic wire tie (723e only) out from the top. Tape the reed
switch cable to the top of the upright support and set the rope (718e
only)/plastic wire tie (723e only) aside. (On the 718e you will use the
red rope in step 12.)
Note: You may need to tip the climber onto its side if the cable
disengages from the rope/plastic wire tie. A hex key is helpful in
locating the cable inside the column and in pulling it through the hole
at the top.
end
of the rope
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Diagram 6
Attach base column support to
upright support.
Reed switch cable connector
Upright support
Gasket
Base column support
(short column)
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CAUTION: Make sure you do
not crimp the reed switch
cable when you tighten the
base column support onto the
upright support because you
could void the manufacturer’s
limited warranty.
Diagram 7
Install base column support to
base frame.
Base column support (short column)
Washer (C)
Base column support mount
Gasket (A)
Bolt (B)
Rear crossbar
3. Secure Upper Frame Pieces Together. (Diagram 6) Gently pull the reed
switch cable from the top of the upright support as you align the bolt holes
in the upright support with the base column support and gasket. Insert the
two mid-frame bolts that you set aside in step 2. Thread the bolts through
the upright support and into the short column. Fully tighten the bolts using
the hex key (G) provided, but be careful not to pinch the cable.
4. Attach Base Column Support to Base. (Diagram 7) Place a washer (C)
onto each of the two remaining frame-to-base bolts (B). Place the
remaining gasket (A) between the base column support mount and the
base frame. Align the holes and insert the bolts and washers through the
base column support mount and the climber base. Attach a lock nut (D) to
the end of each bolt. Hold the lock nut with the wrench (H) while you firmly
tighten the bolts with the other wrench (H) provided.
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