Stamina AVARI GX 8 Owner's Manual

2040 N. Alliance, Springfield, MO 65803

Customer Service Number

1 [phone]

www.staminaproducts.com

This Product is Produced Exclusively by

Owner's

Ma nual

75-2000

Pat. Nos. 5,779,598 &

6,063,008

Other patents applied &

are pending

2007, 11

Exercise can present a health
risk. Consult a physician
before beginning any exercise
program with this equipment.
If you feel faint or dizzy,
immediately discontinue use
of this equipment. Serious
bodily injury can occur if this
equipment is not assembled
and used correctly. Serious
bodily injury can also occur if
all instructions are not
followed. Keep others and
pets away from equipment
when in use. Always make
sure all bolts and nuts are
tightened prior to each use.
Follow all safety instructions in
this manual.

When calling for parts or
service, please specify the
following number.

WA RNING

CAUTION:
Weight on this product should not exceed 300 lbs.

2007 Stamina Products, Inc.

MADE IN TAIWAN

Product May Vary Slightly

From Pictured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following Safety Instructions before
using the Avari

GX8 Elliptical Trainer, hereafter referred as the A vari GX8.

WARNING:

Before starting any exercise or conditioning program you should consult with your personal
physicia n to see if you require a complete physical exa m. This is e specially i mporta nt if you
are over the age of 35, have never exercised before, are pregnant, or suffer from any
illness. READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESUL T IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.

WARNING:

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Read all warnings posted on the Avari

GX8.

Read this owner's/user's manual and follow it carefully before using the Avari

GX8.

We recommend that two people be available for assembly of this product.
Keep children away from the Avari

GX8. Do not allow children to use or play on the Avari GX8.

Keep children and pets away from the Avari

GX8 when it is in use.
It is recommended that you place this exercise equipment on an equipment mat.
Set up and operate the Avari

GX8 on a solid level surface. Do not position the Avari GX8 on
loose rugs or uneven surfaces.
Make sure that adequate space is available for access to and around the Avari

GX8.

Inspect the Avari

GX8 for worn or loose components prior to use.

Tighten/replace any loose or worn components prior to using the Avari

GX8.

Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If, at any time during exercise, you
feel faint, dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
Follow your physician's recommendations in developing your own personal fitness program.
Always choose the workout which best fits your physical strength and flexibility level. Know your
limits and train within them. Always use common sense when exercising.
Do not wear loose or dangling clothing while using the Avari

GX8.

Never exercise in bare feet or socks; always wear correct footwear, such as running, walking, or
crosstraining shoes. Be sure that they fit well, provide foot support and feature non-skid rubber
soles.
Be careful to maintain your balance while using, mounting, dismounting, or assembling the Avari
GX8, loss of balance may result in a fall and serious bodily injury.
Keep both feet firmly and securely on the pedal caps while exercising.
The Avari

GX8 should not be used by persons weighing over 300 pounds.

The Avari

GX8 should be used by only one person at a time.

The Avari

GX8 is for consumer use only. It is not for use in public or semipublic facilities.

Use two people to move the Avari

GX8.

Safety Instruction s 2
Before You Begin 4
Equipment Warning & Notice Labels 5
Hardware Identification Chart 6
Assembly Instructions 7
Set Up Instructions 12
Operational Instructions 13
Computer Instructions 17
Storage 23

Maintenance 23
Troubleshooting 24
Conditioning Guidelines 25
Warm-Up and Cool-Down 26
Warranty 27
Product Parts Drawing 28
Parts List 29
Fax/Mail Ordering Form 31

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE

Avari

GX8 Elliptical Trainer

To help you get started, we have pre-assembled most of your
Avari GX8 Elliptical Trainer at the factory with the exception

of those few parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

Simply follow the few assembly instructions set forth in this manual.

With regular workouts you will be getting your body into sha pe

and on your way to achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle.

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Should you have any que stions,

please call our Customer Service Department toll-free number,

1 [phone]

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Central Time.

Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., Central Time.

CALL US FIRST

TELEPHONE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Tel: [phone]

FAX

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Fax: [phone]

MAIL

STAMINA PRODUCTS, INC.

ATTN: Customer Service

P.O. Box 1071

Springfield, MO. 65801-1071

ONLINE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

www.staminaproducts.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE INCLUDED FOR ASSEMBLY :

Handlebar

Upright

Battery

Warning Label

Nose Covers

Left Pedal Arm

Pedal Cap

Handlebar

Pedal Divider

Crank Disc

Covers

Wheel

Rear Stabilizer

Pedal Ca p

Link

Tray

Pulse Sensor

Thank you for choosing the Avari GX8. We take
great pride in producing this quality product and hope
it will provide many hours of quality exercise to ma ke
you feel better, look better a nd enjoy life to its fullest.
Yes, it's a proven fact that a regular exercise
program can improve your physical and mental
health. Too often, our busy lifestyles limit our time

and opportunity to exercise. The Avari

GX8

provides a convenient and simple method to begin
your assault on getting your body in shape and
achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and fa mili arize yoursel f with the parts that are
labeled.

Read this manual carefully bef ore using the Avari

GX8.

Although Stamin a constructs its products with the
finest materials and uses the highest standards of
manufacturing and quality control, there can
sometimes be missing parts or incorrectly sized
parts. If you have any questions or problems with

the parts included with your Avari

GX8, plea se do
not return the product. Contact us FIRST!
If a part is missing or defective, please call us toll
free at 1-800-375-7520 (in the U.S.). Our Customer
Service Staff is available to a ssist you from 7:30 A.M.
to 5:00 P .M. (Central T ime) Monday through Thursday
and 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Central T i me) on Friday.
If you would like to contact us online, go to our
website at www.sta mina products.com a nd a ccess the
Customer Service section.
Be sure to have the name and model number of
the product available when you contact us.

Roller Cover

Main Frame

Right Pedal Arm

Socket Wrench
Allen Wrench (5mm)
Allen Wrench (6mm)

ATTENTION: Use only NiMH

(Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable
batteries with this product. The
higher voltage from other types of
batteries may damage this
equipment. Failure to use NiMH
rechargeable batteries will void your
warranty and may result in damage
to your machine. Stamina is not
responsible for non-complia nce with
correct battery usage.

Rocker Arm

Computer

Warning Label

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EQUIPMENT WARNING & NOTICE LABELS

This chart is provided to help identify the warning & notice labels on the Avari GX8. Plea se take a moment
to fa miliarize yourself with all of the warning & notice labels.

Labels are a ctual size

BA TTERY W ARNING LABEL(96)

W2

WAR NING LABEL(95)

W1

Part No. and Description Qty

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HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART

This chart is provided to help identify the hardware used in the assembly process. Place the washers, the
end of the bolts, or screws on the circles to check for the corre ct diameter. Use the small scale to check the
length of the bolts and screws.

NOTICE: The length of all bolts and screws except those with flat hea ds is

measured from below the head to the end of the bolt or screw.
Flat head bolts and screws are measured from the top of the
head to the end of the bolt or screw.

mm.

in.

INCHES

MILLIMETERS

11/2021/2 31/2 41/2 51/2 61/2

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150

6 8 10 12

3/16" 5/16" 1/2"3/8"1/4"

length

length

After unpacking the unit, open the hardware bag and make sure that you have all the following items.
Some hardware may be already attached to the part.

62 Bolt, Button Head (M6 x 1 x 12mm) 4
63 Bolt, Button Head (M6 x 1 x 16mm) 8
64 Bolt, Button Head (M10 x 1.5 x 25mm) 2

77 Washer (M6) 4
78 Washer (M10) 6

84 Nylock Nut (M10 x 1.5) 4

65 Bolt, Socket Head (M6 x 1 x 12mm) 8

70 Screw, Round He ad (M5 x 0.8 x 15mm) 12
71 Screw, Round He ad (M5 x 0.8 x 35mm) 5

75 Lock Wa sher (M6) 8
76 Lock Wa sher (M10) 2

79 Nut (3/8" - 16) 3

53 Clamp W asher (M6) 8

STEP 2: Thread the NUTS(3/8"-16)(79) all the way to the bottom of the threa ded rod on the STANDS(59).

Lift the front stabilizer on the MAIN FRAME(1) and place a temporary spacer (wood block or thick book)
under the front of the MAIN FRAME(1). Thread the three STANDS(59) into the MAIN FRAME(1). Remove
the temporary spacer.

NOTE:

Place all parts from the box in a cleared area and position them on the floor in front of you. Remove all
packing materi als from your area a nd pla ce them ba ck into the box. Do not dispose of the pa cking materials
until assembly is completed. Read each step carefully before beginning. If you are missing a part please
call our toll-free number for assistance 1 [phone] or e-mail us at: [e-mail]

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Attach the REAR STABILIZER(2) to the MAIN FRAME(1) with BUTTON HEAD BOLTS

(M10x1.5x25mm)(64), WASHERS(M10)(78), a nd LOCK W ASHERS(M10)(76).

See page 12 for detailed leveling instructions to prevent rocking.

Make the tab face down

for assembly.

Lift from the

Front Stabilizer

It will be easier to attach the PEDAL CAPS(29L, 29R) to the PEDAL ARMS(6, 7) by raising the
PEDAL ARMS(6,7) and then attaching the PEDAL CAPS(29L, 29R). Please have a partner hold

the raised pedal arm a s you atta ch the PEDAL CAPS(29L, 29R). This way you are not lying on the
floor trying to attach the PEDAL CAPS(29L, 29R).

STEP 4: Attach the PEDAL CAP(29L) to the LEFT PEDAL ARM(6) and the PEDAL CAP(29R) to the

RIGHT PEDAL ARM( 7) with SOCKET HEAD BOLTS(M6x1x12mm)(65).
NOTE:

STEP 3: Ma ke the tab in the edge of the OV AL ENDCAPS(58) fa ce down, then press the OV AL ENDCAPS

(58) into both ends of the front stabilizer of the MAIN FRAME(1).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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STEP 5

CAUTION:

Attach the UPRIGHT(3) to the MAIN FRAME(1) with the NYLOCK NUTS(M10x1.5)(84) and WASHERS
(M10)(78). Plug the BASE CONNECTION WIRE(18) into the CONNECTION WIRE(19).

STEP 6

Connect the LINKS(36) to the ROCKER ARMS(4) at both sides with D-SHAPED SHAFT(42), WASHERS
(M6)(77), and BUTTON HEAD BOLTS(M6x1x12mm)(62).

Be careful not to damage the BASE CONNECTION WIRE(18) and CONNECTION WIRE(19)
when asse mbling the UPRIGHT(3).

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 7

Place the LEFT NOSE COVER(34) and RIGHT NOSE COVER(35) at both sides of the UPRIGHT(3). Bolt
the nose covers together with the ROUND HEAD SCREW(M5x0.8x35mm)(71) on the top. Then slide the
nose covers down and atta ch them to the MAIN FRAME(1) with ROUND HEAD SCREW(M5x0.8x35mm)(71).

STEP 8

Refer to the inset drawing. Lift up the RIGHT PEDAL ARM(7) slightly. Then place a ROLLER COVER(33)
to cover the ROLLER(30). Snap the ROLLER COVER(33) into the slots at both sides of the ROLLER(30)
in the MAIN FRAME(1). Repeat on the left side.

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Slot

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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STEP 9

Attach the TRAY(56) to the bracket on the UPRIGHT(3) and secure with ROUND HEAD SCREWS
(M5x0.8x15mm)(70).

STEP 10

Attach the PIVOT ENDCAPS(51) to the PIVOT CUFF BUSHINGS(45) at both sides with ROUND HEAD
SCREWS(M5x0.8x15mm)(70).

STEP 1 1

Slide the HANDLEBAR SLEEVE(52) onto the HANDLEBARS(5). Insert the HANDLEBARS(5) onto the
ROCKER ARMS(4) a nd secure with BUTTON HEAD BOL TS(M6x1x16mm)(63), CLAMP W ASHERS(M6)
(53), and LOCK WASHERS(M6)(75). Slide the HANDLEBAR SLEEVE(52) down to cover the bolts on the
HANDLEBARS(5).