Merit 710E, User Manual

Page 1: ...ELLIPTICAL USER S GUIDE FOR MODEL 710E 720E ...

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Page 3: ...gonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier faster Because we re committed to designing fitness equipment from the inside out we use only the highest quality components It s a commitment we back with one of the strongest frame to brake warranty packages in the industry You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort the best reliability and the highest quality ...

Page 4: ...t the elliptical is warmed up to room temperature before first time use Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure To reduce the risk of burns fire electrical shock or injury to persons If you experience chest pains nausea dizziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Maintain a comfortable pace Do not sprint above 80 rpms on...

Page 5: ...s should be taken UNPACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it Place the product on a level flat surface It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor Note It is recommended that you apply grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product to prevent loosening and noise Also during each assembly step ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and part...

Page 6: ...voting Foot Pads 720E c 1 Top Side Cover c 2 AA Batteries 710E c 1 Power Supply 720E c 2 Handlebar Covers c 2 Pedal Arm Covers c 5 Hardware Bags c 2 Front Stabilizer Caps c 2 Wheel Covers c Manual Resistance Knob 710E Only If you have questions or if there are any missing parts contact Customer Tech Support Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual CONSOLE 710E SHOWN UPPER HA...

Page 7: ...UIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY MAIN FRAME FRONT FOOT TUBE BOLTS A WASHERS B ASSEMBLY STEP 1 A Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 B Attach the FRONT FOOT TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS A and 2 WASHERS B BOLT A 20 mm Qty 2 WASHER B 17 mm Qty 2 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS ...

Page 8: ...ty 2 NUT F Qty 2 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS A Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 B Attach the REAR WHEEL TRACKS to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS A and 2 WASHERS B from the front Then finish securing the REAR WHEEL TRACKS to the MAIN FRAME by inserting 2 BOLTS D and 2 WASHERS B from above and secure to 2 NUTS F from below C Attach PEDAL ARM COVERS to PEDAL ARMS using SCREWS C MAIN FRAME REAR WHEEL T...

Page 9: ...scard wire when finished C Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using BOLT A SPRING WASHER D and WASHER B from the front and 2 BOLTS E 2 WASHERS B and 2 NUTS F from the side D Attach the TOP CAP to the MAIN FRAME by snapping tabs in place E Slide CONSOLE MAST BOOT down CONSOLE MAST onto the TOP CAP BOLT A 20 mm Qty 1 NUT F 20 mm Qty 2 BOLT E 55 mm Qty 2 SPRING WASHER D 15 mm Qty 1 WASHER B 17...

Page 10: ...ne is fully assembled do not grab the handlebars for support RESISTANCE KNOB TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE KNOB BRACKET TENSION CABLE PRE INSTALLED BOLT WASHER TOP KEY HOLE BOTTOM KEY HOLE NOTE There is NO hardware bag for this step All hardware is pre installed A Pull TENSION CABLE out from square hole in console mast B Turn RESISTANCE KNOB to highest resistance setting Place the TENSION WIRE into the ...

Page 11: ...ARRANTY ASSEMBLY STEP 5 HANDLEBAR COVERS 720E ONLY NOTE There is NO hardware bag for this step A Model 720E only Attach WIRES from mast to handlebar DO NOT PINCH WIRES B Snap the front and back HANDLEBAR COVERS together onto the UPPER HANDLE BARS Note the position of the snap tabs on the covers before snapping into position C Repeat on other side ...

Page 12: ... PRE ATTACHED WASHER PRE ATTACHED BOLTS LOWER LINK ARM FOOTPAD SCREWS A FOR MODEL 720E ONLY SCREW A 8 mm Qty 6 A Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6 B Attach FOOTPAD to LOWER LINK ARM PLATE using 3 SCREWS A C Repeat on other side A Insert LOWER LINK ARM into PEDAL ARM BRACKET B Insert PRE ATTACHED BOLTS into BRACKET to attach PEDAL ARM and PRE ATTACHED WASHER to LOWER LINK ARM C Repeat on other side HARD...

Page 13: ...not twist it to the left or right while positioning it on the LOWER LINK ARM C Slide SPACER G through the LOWER LINK ARM and 2 TEFLON WASHERS B outside of the LOWER LINK ARM D Insert BOLT E into outside end of LOWER LINK ARM to secure LOWER HANDLEBAR E Insert NUT C on right side of LOWER LINK ARM F Repeat on other side HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 7 CONTENTS LOWER HANDLEBAR LOWER LINK ARM NUT C BOLT E TE...

Page 14: ...r this step All hardware is pre installed A Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the CONSOLE wires B Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE C Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE ATTACHED SCREWS screws will have to be removed from the console first DO NOT PINCH WIRES YOU RE FINISHED CONSOLE WIRES PRE ATTACHED SCREWS CONSOLE CONSOLE MAST 7...

Page 15: ...ne Increased Daily Energy Levels The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit Your new elliptical will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your elliptical in the comfort of your home This guide provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine LOCAT...

Page 16: ... transport wheels built into the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE To move first remove the power supply and firmly grasp the CONSOLE MAST carefully tilt and roll Our ellipticals are well built and heavy weighing up to 200 lbs Use care and additional help if necessary when moving FOOT POSITIONING Your elliptical offers a variety of foot positions Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad i...

Page 17: ...uld be removed A Monitor Display Speed Time Pulse Distance and Calories B START Stop Press to start pause end your workout C RESET Press to reset the elliptical D BOOK RACK Holds reading material 710E CONSOLE DISPLAY B C D S T A R T S T O P R E S E T A 710E CONSOLE OPERATION 1 Turn on Elliptical by pressing any key 2 Press START button and begin exercising The time will count up from 0 00 3 The re...

Page 18: ...A B C D E F Note There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed A Monitor DisplayS Speed Time Pulse Distance Level Calories and Program Profiles B START Stop Press to start pause end your workout C ENTER Used to set your program D RESET Press to reset the elliptical E up down ARROW KEYS Used to adjust resistance and select programs F BOOK RACK...

Page 19: ...et program MANUAL INTERVALS ROLLING WEIGHT LOSS GOLF COURSE RACE CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 THR ZONE 1 THR ZONE 2 VALLEY INTERVALS Improves your strength speed and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels through out your workout to involve both your heart and muscles MANUAL INTERVALS ROLLING WEIGHT LOSS GOLF COURSE RACE CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 THR ZONE 1 THR ZONE 2 ROLLING Creates the feeling of ...

Page 20: ...e your goal faster with more frequent exercise Whether it s 3 days or 6 days remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific time of day to exercise It doesn t matter whether it s in the morning before breakfast during lunch hour or while watching the evening news What s more importa...

Page 21: ... Association recommends working out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60 and 75 of your maximum heart rate A beginner will want to workout in the 60 range while a more experienced exerciser will want to workout in the 70 75 range See chart for reference example For a 42 year old user Find age along the bottom of the chart round to 40 follow age column up to the target zone bar Results 60 of m...

Page 22: ...the toes of your left foot about 18 from the wall and the right foot about 12 behind the other foot Lean forward pushing against the wall with your palms Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Repeat on the other side 2 STANDING QUADRICEP STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance grasp your left ankle with your left han...

Page 23: ... goal for exercising to lose weight Improve muscle Reduce stress Prepare for the spring racing schedule Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program Below are some common exercise goals Weight Loss lower intensity longer duration workouts Improve Body Shape and Tone interval workouts alternate between hi and low intensities Increased Energy Level more freque...

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Page 25: ...LOG SHEETS WEEK WEEKLY GOAL WEEKLY TOTALS DAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS WEEK WEEKLY GOAL WEEKLY TOTALS DAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS WEEK WEEKLY GOAL WEEKLY TOTALS DAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS ...

Page 26: ...aged or pinched PROBLEM The console lights up but the Time RPM s do not count SOLUTION Verify the following Turn off machine and unplug power cord Remove the console and check that all connections to the console are secure and not damaged or pinched If doing the above does not fix the problem the speed sensor and or magnet may have become dislodged or damaged PROBLEM The resistance levels seem to ...

Page 27: ...ghts may cause the heart rate reading to be erratic If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem discontinue use and turn the power off CALL CUSTOMER TECH SUPPORT AT THE NUMBER ON THE BACK PANEL WHEN YOU ARE NEAR THE EQUIPMENT The following information may be asked of you when you call Please have these items readily available Model Name Serial Number Date of Purchase receipt o...

Page 28: ...s seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more background noise than in your home Also there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor If a fitness product is placed close to a wall there will be more reflected noise HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST Th...

Page 29: ...edule be followed AFTER EACH USE DAILY Turn off the elliptical by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet Wipe down the elliptical with a damp cloth Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the elliptical Inspect the power cord If the power cord is damaged contact Merit Fitness Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical or in any other area where it can become pinched o...

Page 30: ...rit Fitness is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages economic loss loss of property or profits loss of enjoyment or use or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature in connection with the purchase use repair or maintenance of the product Equipment used for commercial purposes or any use other than a single family or Household unless endorsed by Merit Fitnes...

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Page 32: ...itness com CUSTOMER TECH SUPPORT 1 6 2 0 L a n d m a r k D r i v e C o t t a g e G r o v e W I 5 3 5 2 7 T e l 1 8 6 6 9 9 8 3 6 7 6 DO NOT RETURN TO THE RETAILER if you have any problems during assembly or if parts are missing For fast and friendly service please contact one of our trained customer technicians via phone email or our website Customer Tech Support Hotline 1 866 998 3676 Email comme...