Ironman Fitness ASCENDER, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...anual SERIAL TAG IS LOCATED ON THE FRAME Model Name ASCENDER Date of Purchase Serial Number Customer Service 1 800 750 IRON 1 800 750 4766 4009 Distribution Drive Suite 250 Garland TX 75041 www ironmanfitness com Ascender Elliptical ...

Page 2: ... Important Safety Information 3 Assembly 5 Monitoring Your Heart Rate 13 Warm Up Exercises 14 Parts List 17 Exploded View 18 Warranty Information 19 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...ds 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 ...

Page 4: ...tion 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 bo...

Page 5: ...eled 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 com ing 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 screw...

Page 6: ...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 connec tor on the middle of the handrail assembly will face outwards Figure 3 M5 0 8 12 SCREW END CAP M10 20 HEX BOLT SPRING WASHER WASHER CONSOLE TUBE HA...

Page 7: ...nded that 2 adults align and secure the pedal tube assemblies to the handrail assemblies Figure 4 Locate bag labeled Figure 4 Lift and place left linkage onto shaft sleeve and align holes Secure linkage to unit using four M8 12 mm hex bolts Repeat for right side Note The linkage is secured to the sleeve with three M8 12 hex bolts on the top of the linkage and one M8 12 hex bolt on the bottom of th...

Page 8: ...w M5 0 8 12 Repeat for other side Note Do not overtighten screw this will damage bracket cover Figure 6 Figure 7 Locate bag labeled Figure 7 Locate Handlebars Attach Left Handlebar to Handlebar Assembly using three M8 16mm Hex Bolts Repeat for other handlebar Figure 7 BRACKET COVER SCREW LEFT HANDLEBAR M8 16 HEX BOLT RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONSOLE TUBE HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY ...

Page 9: ... wires coming from the pulse han dlebar assembly up the console tube Figure 9 Locate bag labeled Figure 9 Secure pulse handlebar assembly to console tube using six M6 1 0 hex socket head bolts Note Ensure that all wires are secure inside console tube Be careful not to pinch wires Figure 9 M6 10 HEX SOCKET BOLT ...

Page 10: ...coming from the unit to the pulse wires coming from the console Connect the rca cables to their respective connector on the console Note The RCA cables and the connectors on the console are color coordinated Connect like colors together Connect the gearbox cable to the gearbox adapter on the back of the console Finally connect the power cable to the power cable connection on the back of the consol...

Page 11: ...e will be attached to the console mounting bracket that is located on the top of the console tube This will allow the console to be tilted forward or back wards when desired M5 0 8MM HEX BOLT Console Mounting Bracket Assembly 11 Figure 12 Secure bottle holder to console tube using two M5 0 8 12 Screws Figure 12 M5 0 8 12 SCREW ...

Page 12: ...Assembly 12 CONGRATULATIONS You have completed assembly of your Ascender Elliptical ...

Page 13: ... fitness During your first several months of exercising the AHA recommends aiming for the lower part of the target heart rate zone 60 then gradually progressing up to 75 According to the AHA exercising above 75 of your maximum heart rate may be too strenu ous unless you are in top physical condition Exercising below 60 of your maximum will result in minimal cardiovascular conditioning Check your p...

Page 14: ... until you feel a stretch in your back or hip Hold for 30 60 seconds or until muscles feel looser Repeat on opposite side Knees to Chest Lie on your back Bend your knees and lift your feet off the floor Grasp your knees with your arms and pull your knees toward your chest Hold for 20 seconds Repeat three to five times Cat and Camel Rest on your hands and knees Round your back by contracting your a...

Page 15: ...ive times with each leg Groin Adductors Stretch Sitting with your back straight bring the soles of your feet together Let your knees lower toward the floor Hold for 30 60 seconds or until muscles feel looser One Arm Pectoralis Stretch Stand against an immobile structure like a wall or a tree While facing the wall raise your right hand out to your side at chest height palm against the wall Turn you...

Page 16: ...oes straight ahead Bend both knees press your hips forward and lean into the wall Keep both heels down and both knees in line with your feet Hold for 20 seconds repeat three to five times with each leg Calf Stretch Face a solid structure such as a wall with your left foot ahead of your right toes straight ahead Bend your left knee press your hips forward and lean into the wall Keep both heels down...

Page 17: ...SCENDER 1 22LR 302 01401 C RING A 16 T 1 2 BLACK 1 2KX7 331 00105 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 4 22QV 302 01277 HEX SOC TRUSS HD SCREW M10 1 5 20 4 2KX8 331 00106 BALL BEARING 6204ZZ 2 22RR 302 01276 HEX NUT M10 1 5 T8 ZINC 2 2KX9 331 00107 BALL BEARING 6005ZZ 20 240E 310 00216 HOLDER WATER BOTTLE CG1 HR 1 2LGS 302 01474 BUSHING CG1 HR 2 25VV 302 01347 C RING B 47 BLACK 2 2LXT 302 01455 BOLT HEX SOC HD CAP...

Page 18: ...D 0J6C 3 26LH 0KNM 4 4 0JEG 21X8 0K2W 3 3 22LR Q 2H4J 2HNU 2 0KN2 2 0J93 2 22QV F 2H7B K 2H66 2GPG 0J93 2DM4 2 2 2 2 2CU3 2 H I G 2GQP 21NP D Q L 2GQN 2 21LG2 K 4 0K2C 0KR0 2 2DAK 2AX2 2GVA 2 0JEE 4 2GS1 M E A 2D3G 2 8 0K7M Keys Fitnes s Produ cts Mode l Achiev er MFG D ate Aug 2006 2GQU Serial ACH 0 00001 2DZV 2 2HMC 3 2 2GPG 0K4R 21BA 2 C 2D3C 2 2 2HDU 8 2 A 2 0K4R 2 22RR 2D3F 2D3E 2 B F 2GQQ 2H...

Page 19: ...been repaired or the Product is deemed non repairable by Ironman technical service and support staff Ironman based on a case by case review may opt to replace the Product or recommend an alternate resolution such as a warranty buy out Product cost subject to deduction of a reasonable charge for usage or a credit Ironman as a manufacturer reserves the right to replace the Product with a Factory Rec...

Page 20: ... 4766 Ironman Fitness 4009 Distribution Drive Suite 250 Garland TX 75041 www ironmanfitness com Ironman Ironman Triathlon and M dot are registered trademarks of the World Triathlon Corporation This product is licensed by the Ironman Triathlon ...