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WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, ALWAYS 

FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following defi nitions apply to the words “Danger” and “Warning” 

found throughout this manual:

Used to call attention to IMMEDIATE hazards which, 

if not avoided, will result in immediate, serious 

personal injury or loss of life.

Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that 

could result in personal injury or loss of life.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 

THE MACHINE.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug 

the external power supply from the electrical outlet 

before cleaning, maintaining, or repairing.

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, or injury 

to persons:

Read this manual in full before operating the elliptical. Failure to 

follow these guidelines can produce a serious or possibly fatal 

electrical shock hazard or other serious injury. Consult a qualifi ed 

electrician as required.

1.  The external power supply should always be unplugged from the 

AC wall outlet before removing or installing parts. Never make 

adjustments or repairs while an exercise program is in progress.

2.  Close supervision is necessary whenever the machine is used by 

or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

3.  Keep your hands away from all moving parts and keep your feet on 

the pedals while exercising. Do not operate the machine with the 

side covers removed, or outdoors.

4.  Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this 

Manual. Do not use parts, attachments, or accessories other than 

those provided by Nautilus Inc.

5.  Do not use the external power supply if it has a damaged cord or 

plug, it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, 

or dropped in water. Contact our Technical Service Department to 

arrange for the return of damaged parts. 

6.  To avoid potential safety and electrical problems, replace with 

manufacturer’s specifi ed parts only. 

7.  Connect the external power supply to a properly grounded AC wall 

outlet. Keep all cords away from heated surfaces. To disconnect 

the external power supply, remove the plug from the AC wall 

outlet.

8.  Do not let liquid enter the console. If it does, the console must be 

inspected and tested for safety by an approved technician before 

it can be used again.

9.  Never drop or insert any object into any opening on the machine. 

Keep the area underneath and around the machine clear.

10.  Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used.

11.  Always wear insulated gloves when handling batteries.

12.  Do not crush, incinerate, or dismantle the battery. The electrolyte 

contains sulfuric acid, which can cause serious damage to eyes 

and skin. Should this occur, fl ush profusely with water and seek 

medical attention.

The safety level provided by the design of this equipment can only be 

maintained when the equipment is regularly examined for damage 

and wear. Inoperable components should be replaced immediately or 

the equipment be put out of use until it is repaired. Failure to follow 

the guidelines may compromise the effectiveness of the exercise 

experience, expose you (and possibly others) to injury, and reduce 

the longevity of the machine. Follow all training instructions listed in 

the manual and/or on the machine. Physical injury may result from 

incorrect or excessive training. 

Failure to follow the conditions set forth below shall limit, to the 

extent allowed by law, Nautilus, Inc. responsibility for the safety, 

reliability, and performance of this equipment.

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The operator manual must be read in full by each owner and 

trainer before the product is fi rst used. Each user must be 

instructed in the proper use of the elliptical and its accessories.

• 

The equipment must be used in accordance with the instructions 

for use.

• Only 

Nautilus

®

-trained or Nautilus

®

-authorized personnel should 

carry out assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, 

modifi cations, or repairs.

• 

For further information or instruction on use, maintenance or 

specifi cations, please contact your Authorized Nautilus

®

 Fitness 

Dealer or Service Technician. 

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: 

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Summary of Contents for BE STRONG E916

Page 1: ...NAUTILUS CHANGING THE GAME IN HEALTH AND FITNESS Be Strong Model EV916 E916 Model EV916 Model E916 Commercial Series Ellipticals Assembly Manual Commercial Series Ellipticals Assembly Manual ...

Page 2: ... hope this product exceeds your expectations and is a valuable tool for your facility Please carefully read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of your new Nautilus elliptical Doing so will help to insure that your users get the most out of your elliptical enjoying safe and effective workouts ahead Nautilus World Headquarters 16400 SE Nautilus Drive Vancouver WA 98683 1 ...

Page 3: ...grounded AC wall outlet Keep all cords away from heated surfaces To disconnect the external power supply remove the plug from the AC wall outlet 8 Do not let liquid enter the console If it does the console must be inspected and tested for safety by an approved technician before it can be used again 9 Never drop or insert any object into any opening on the machine Keep the area underneath and aroun...

Page 4: ...ll equipment manufactured by Nautilus Inc has been thoroughly inspected by the manufacturing facility prior to shipment proper installation and regular maintenance are required to ensure safety Maintenance is the sole responsibility of the owner Moving Your Machine This machine is heavy and requires two people to safely move from one location to another To move have two people lift up the front en...

Page 5: ...card the packing materials until you have verified physical condition and proper operation Installation Notice The elliptical must be installed correctly before being used Nautilus recommends that you contact your elliptical dealer or sales representative when your equipment arrives The representative will help unpack install and demonstrate how to use the machine to ensure the following Equipment...

Page 6: ... 4 Washer 1 2 Flat 2 Nut 1 2 13 Self Locking 4 Screw 1 4 x 3 4 Pan Head with Lock Washer Components included 1 Bottom Front Left Cover 1 Bottom Front Right Cover 2 Bottom Pivot Cover 1 2 Bottom Pivot Cover 2 2 Bottom Swing Arm Shaft 1 Elliptical Console Tools Required Shears or Razor Knife 9 16 Hex Socket Wrench 3 4 Hex Socket Wrench 3 8 Hex Socket Wrench 2 Phillips Screw Driver Torque Wrench if a...

Page 7: ... the elliptical cover to the pallet Remove the cover 3 Remove the packing materials from the machine 4 Remove the parts box 5 Unpack and detach the Bottom Front Cover Front Pivot Covers Elliptical Console and hardware from the box 6 Use shears or a razor knife to cut the straps that secure the elliptical machine to the pallet 7 Use a 3 8 hex socket wrench to remove the two lag bolts at the rear of...

Page 8: ...en 4 3 8 16 hex head screws 4 3 8 flat washers and 4 3 8 lock washers into front bottom flange of the upright and the front flange of the main frame tube Take care not to pinch the electrical cable during this process This requires a 9 16 hex socket wrench 12 Install the front left and right covers and align the holes at the side See Figure 1 13 Secure the front bottom left and right covers with 1...

Page 9: ...a 3 4 hex socket wrench Install nuts toward middle of the machine as is shown in Figure 2 Torque bolts to 45 ft lbs if torque wrench is available 16 Repeat steps 14 and 15 for the opposite foot support tube SWING ARM 1 2 FLAT WASHER 1 2 13 HEX HEAD SCREW 2X PLASTIC BUSHING FACTORY INSTALLED FOOT SUPPORT TUBE 1 2 13 NUT 1 2 FLAT WASHER SWING ARM SHAFT Figure 2 Figure 3 1 2 13 Nut Swing Arm Foot Sup...

Page 10: ...ptember 26 2005 Last 3 digits Number of units built this day above example 005 means this was the fifth unit built on September 26 2005 17 Remove the rubber grommets from the openings in the left Swing Arm and left Foot Support Tube Slide the Grommets onto the Footlink Cable extruding from the Foot support Tube 18 Using a 1 1 2 section of sheathed housing make a loop in the sheathed portion of the...

Page 11: ...TE If connectors are not inserted into the swing arm tube they will be damaged during use 21 Install the swing arm rubber grommet and insert any remaining slack cable into either tube 22 Make sure that grommets are fully installed and that only the sheathed cable is exposed see Figure 6 Figure 5 Figure 6 ...

Page 12: ... 2 and align the holes at the sides of the swing arm tube see Figure 7 24 Install and tighten 5 10 32 Phillips head screws This requires a 2 Phillips head screwdriver 25 Repeat steps 23 and 24 for the opposite swing arm tube Figure 7 Bottom Pivot Cover 2 Bottom Pivot Cover 1 10 32x 75 Screw 10 32x 75 Screw ...

Page 13: ...e correct cables with the proper connectors See wiring diagram on next page 27 Install the console and tighten 4 1 4 Phillips head screws see Figure 8 This requires a 2 Phillips head screwdriver 28 The elliptical can now be removed from the pallet and is ready for use Figure 8 ...

Page 14: ...CHANGING THE GAME IN HEALTH AND FITNESS 12 29 Ensure all console wiring is connected correctly using the following wiring diagram ...

Page 15: ...r fax one of the following numbers INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE NORTH AMERICA OFFICE Nautilus Inc World Headquarters 16400 SE Nautilus Drive Vancouver Washington USA 98683 Phone 800 864 1270 Fax 800 764 7380 E mail customerservice nautilus com GERMANY OFFICE Nautilus GmbH Tel 02204 61027 Fax 02204 62890 ITALY OFFICE Nautilus Italy s r l Tel 031 51 10 86 Fax 031 34 24 97 SWISS OFFICE Nautilus Int...

Page 16: ...StairMaster and Changing the Game in Health and Fitness are either registered trademarks of trademarks of Nautilus Inc Polar is a registered trademark of its respective company Nautilus Inc World Headquarters 16400 SE Nautilus Drive Vancouver WA 98683 1 800 NAUTILUS www nautilus com EV916 E916 V 1 09 05 P N 40388A Model E916 Model EV916 ...

Page 17: ...NAUTILUS CHANGING THE GAME IN HEALTH AND FITNESS Be Strong Model EV916 E916 Model EV916 Model E916 Commercial Series Ellipticals Owner s Manual Commercial Series Ellipticals Owner s Manual ...

Page 18: ... 4 Elliptical Display Definitions 4 Elliptical Display Functions 4 Elliptical Key Functions 6 Workout Program Overview 7 Workout Program Keypad 7 Quick Start Program 8 Manual Program 8 Fat Burner Program 9 Calorie Burner Program 10 Intervals Program 11 Heart Rate Zone Trainer Program 12 More Workouts 14 Nautilus Fit Test Program 14 Custom Intervals Program 18 Random Play Program 18 HR Intervals Pr...

Page 19: ...grounded AC wall outlet Keep all cords away from heated surfaces To disconnect the external power supply remove the plug from the AC wall outlet 8 Do not let liquid enter the console If it does the console must be inspected and tested for safety by an approved technician before it can be used again 9 Never drop or insert any object into any opening on the machine Keep the area underneath and aroun...

Page 20: ...ll equipment manufactured by Nautilus Inc has been thoroughly inspected by the manufacturing facility prior to shipment proper installation and regular maintenance are required to ensure safety Maintenance is the sole responsibility of the owner Moving Your Machine This machine is heavy and requires two people to safely move from one location to another To move have two people lift up the front en...

Page 21: ...ard First time users may want to select a low intensity level for example level 3 Correct entry errors by pressing CLEAR before you press ENTER 5 The console will prompt you to enter the workout time in one minute increments between 5 and 99 minutes Press 1 0 ENTER to exercise for ten minutes After time is entered the console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and your program will begin If you do not sta...

Page 22: ...r will count up Interval Timer The interval timer is displayed in the lower display upper left corner The interval timer counts down the remaining time within each interval Resistance Level Displays the current intensity level between 1 the easiest and 20 the hardest Pressing the key increases the workload intensity and pressing the key decreases the workload intensity Heart Rate Current heart rat...

Page 23: ...nute and or intensity Level to provide variety in your workout Stride Length EV916 only the EV916 features patented dynamic variable stride length technology That means you can vary your stride length up to 30 in length This is done automatically without electronic controls As you stride faster your stride length will get longer Stride length tells you the length of your stride in inches or cms if...

Page 24: ...t the completion of a workout the statistic averages are calculated based on the accumulation of data during the workout program Quick Start Key The Quick Start Key provides an immediate start to a workout session without having to provide any user information Level Intensity UP DOWN Keys The exercise intensity level may be changed at any time during a workout between Level 1 the easiest and Level...

Page 25: ...ty Level 3 Age HR Zone Trainer program only 40 years Workout Time The default time in the programmed workouts and Quick Start is 20 minutes The Manual and HR Zone Trainer programs do not have a specified default time In this program the console timer will count up to the maximum time of 99 minutes Once you have selected a program follow the console prompts ENTER BODY WEIGHT type in your body weigh...

Page 26: ...dow is divided into 30 equal intervals within the selected workout time The profile is based on the MET level with every 1 MET equating to one vertical bar MET level is based on a combination of intensity level and stride rate To use the Manual program 1 Press the MANUAL key The message MANUAL WORKOUT will be displayed in the text line and the workout profile displayed in the lower display 2 The c...

Page 27: ...r your weight using the numeric keypad and press ENTER Or press ENTER to accept the default value 3 The console will display ENTER LEVEL 1 20 Enter the desired intensity level using the numeric keypad and press ENTER Or press ENTER to accept the default value 4 Next the console will display ENTER TIME 5 99 Enter the desired time and press ENTER Or press ENTER to select the default time 5 The conso...

Page 28: ...ny time during the workout by pressing the Level UP key to increase the resistance or the Level DOWN key to decrease the resistance Any changes to the intensity level will be displayed in the current flashing column The new intensity level will continue through the rest of the workout until changed using the Level keys 6 Press STOP to end the workout The workout statistics will be displayed and th...

Page 29: ...he intensity level during a rest phase Changing the intensity level will not change the look of the remaining profile however the new intensity level will continue through the rest of the workout 7 Press STOP to end the workout The workout statistics will be displayed and then the console will revert back to the SELECT WORKOUT message INTENSITY CONTROL The intensity level may be changed at any tim...

Page 30: ...ll be displayed on the text line with the workout profile in the lower display 3 The console will display ENTER WEIGHT LBS or ENTER WEIGHT KG if in Metric mode Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press ENTER Or press ENTER to accept the default value 4 The console will display ENTER AGE 10 99 Enter your age using the numeric keypad and press ENTER Or press ENTER to accept the default va...

Page 31: ...art rate that is between 100 and 180 beats per minute atanytimebyusingthenumerickeypadtoenterthe new target heart rate and then pressing ENTER The intensity level will change automatically to achieve the new target heart rate The following messages may be displayed during a workout CHECK HR BELT Indicates that the telemetry heart rate signal has been missing for the last 30 seconds HOLD HR SENSORS...

Page 32: ... be compared If a difference of more than five beats per minute between the two is found the subject should continue to exercise at one minute intervals at the same workload until two successive heart rates differ by less than five beats per minute It is also important that the sub maximal heart rates obtained be between 115 and 150 beats per minute because it is within this heart rate range that ...

Page 33: ...The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire PAR Q is an example of a valid health medical questionnaire for screening individuals prior to sub maximal exercise testing Canadian health and fitness practitioners have extensively and quite successfully used the PAR Q to determine whether individuals should be given an exercise test A yes answer to any of the following seven questions taken from the...

Page 34: ...eats min then the work rate is maintained for one more additional minute If the heart rate at the end of the 4th and 5th minutes are within 5 beats min then the heart rate at the end of the 5th minute is plotted against the work rate If the heart rate at the end of the 4th and 5th minutes are not within 5 beats min then the test failed Once two consecutive heart rate measurements are obtained abov...

Page 35: ... VO2max The results are compared to normative values of the same age and gender1 see below and given a fitness rating of Low Fair Average Good or High Fitness Rating Norms VO2max AGE 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Men High 51 4 50 4 48 2 45 3 42 5 Good 51 3 46 8 50 3 44 6 48 1 41 8 45 2 38 5 42 4 35 3 Average 46 7 42 5 44 5 41 0 41 7 38 1 38 4 35 2 35 2 31 8 Fair 42 4 39 5 40 9 37 4 38 0 35 1 35 1 32 ...

Page 36: ...display ENJOY WORKOUT and the timer will begin The intensity level may be changed at any time during the workout by pressing the Level UP key to increase the resistance or the Level DOWN key to decrease the resistance Any changes to the intensity level will only change the level in the current recovery or exercise phase To change the intensity level of the exercise phase you must change the intens...

Page 37: ...d press ENTER Or press ENTER to accept the default value 3 The console will display ENTER AGE 10 99 Enter your age using the numeric keypad Or press ENTER to accept the default value of 40 years old 4 The console will then display ENTER WORK TARGET HR Enter the desired Target HR using the numeric keypad and press ENTER Or press ENTER to accept the default value 5 The console will display WORK TARG...

Page 38: ...qual portion of the total workout and the flashing column will advance across the brickyard as you progress through your workout Changing Intensity Level or Target Heart Rate During a Workout During the workout the intensity level may be changed at any time by pressing the Level UP key to increase the resistance or the Level DOWN key to decrease the resistance The console will display LEVEL In Hea...

Page 39: ...cs are scrolled and the program returns to the opening message If the user presses the 2 key then the workout proceeds from where it was suspended End of Your Workout The program is at the end of the workout when the workout time is completed or from the PAUSE state when the STOP key is pressed At this point each workout statistic is scrolled with averages calculated and displayed for Stride Rate ...

Page 40: ...r minute on the display Before you put the transmitter belt on wet the two electrode patches the grooved rectangles on the reverse side of the belt Secure the transmitter belt as high under the pectoral muscles chest as is comfortable The transmitter belt should fit snugly and comfortably and allow normal breathing After the initial belt signal is detected the display will enter a validation phase...

Page 41: ...and vice versa Locked Non Locked Heart Rate Signal Options When the EITHER INPUT option is selected the heart rate source signal is not fixed during the workout session if the signal is lost either input will be valid If the LOCKED INPUTS option is selected then the heart rate source signal is locked on the first detected signal during the workout To set a heart rate signal input or to turn off th...

Page 42: ... indicates that whether you are young or old people who workout at light to moderate intensities may have an easier time sticking to their exercise programs than those people who work out harder and more often So you do not need to be an athlete or a fitness die hard to benefit from exercise you just need to get started work out at levels that are comfortable and enjoyable to you and stick with it...

Page 43: ...ate pace should be done 3 4 days a week for 15 45 minutes at a time It is now recommended that you attempt to do some cardiovascular activity EVERY day if possible The good news is that the cardiovascular activity does not need to be moderately intensive everyday nor does it need to be sustained for 15 45 minutes at a time So while it is ideal to challenge your heart and lungs by doing something l...

Page 44: ...you enjoy it so much that you would be interested in trying the Nautilus yoga workout video You can even incorporate stretching into your strength training workouts by stretching the muscles you have used immediately after you have completed your exercise set Like cardiovascular training it is recommended that you stretch every day However you do not need to create a formalized program You can sim...

Page 45: ...many large meals and share your snacks or food with others or break your portions in half to help manage your Caloric intake Monitoring Your Intensity When you are doing cardiovascular workouts it is important that you work at the appropriate intensities when you are first starting out It is also important that you workout at a variety of intensities after you have built a fitness base Research in...

Page 46: ... each zone will get higher and higher which means your heart is able to handle higher intensities Or you may find that your numbers don t change but you are able to stay in Zone 3 and Zone 4 longer than you used to EXERCISE FITNESS GUIDELINES Zone Description of Workout Intensity Approximate of Maximum Heart Rate Log Your Heart Rate Your Heart Rate 1 Easy Warm up Cool down 50 65 Enter the heart ra...

Page 47: ...ate a habit of exercise Why are you starting an exercise program For most individuals it is to lose weight and look better which are great reasons However since changes in your body shape and size can be gradual and won t happen overnight it is important to focus on other benefits so that you will remain motivated Thrive on the energy that exercise gives you Watch your health risks scores go down ...

Page 48: ...e imagination and planning it is easy to do Suggested Reading The Complete Home Fitness Handbook by Edmund Burke Human Kinetics Publisher Full Body Flexibility by Jay Blahnik Human Kinetics Publisher Building Strength and Stamina by Wayne Wescott PhD Human Kinetics Publisher Cross Training for Dummies by Tony Ryan and Martica Heaner For Dummies Publisher EXERCISE FITNESS GUIDELINES CHANGING THE GA...

Page 49: ...t weight for your facility Press ENTER to accept the new value Change default workout time Use the numeric keypad or Level UP or Level DOWN keys to change the desired default workout time between 10 and 99 minutes Press ENTER to accept the new value Change default age Use the numeric keypad or Level UP or Level DOWN keys to change the desired default age used to calculate target heart rate Valid a...

Page 50: ...his code will reset all exercise parameters to the factory defaults Press ENTER to accept the default values 3 To exit CUSTOMIZE press the CLEAR key Machine Status Codes To view maintenance information such as the run time in hours number of workouts and distance as well a machine type and software revision 1 Press Level UP 4 ENTER The console will display MACHINE STATUS 2 Press Level UP or Level ...

Page 51: ...yed Then press any key on the keyboard and that key s name will be displayed in the text line Press CLEAR as the last key to exit this test Test serial port To test the serial port press ENTER when the message SERIAL TESTS is displayed This test performs a serial loop back test Select the CSAFE RS 232 selection You will need a loop back test cable PN 040051 001 inserted into the appropriate connec...

Page 52: ... press the CLEAR key The second way is a fatal ERROR which will stop the exercise and return the system to an idle intensity state The console will display the error text and not let you restart the program unless power has been turned off and then back on Reset service time To reset the time between service or maintenance calls press ENTER when the message MAINT HOURS is displayed Selecting this ...

Page 53: ...oft clean towel to wipe off the dust which may have accumulated during shipping Your new machine will require minor assembly Refer to the Installation Instructions section for details Cleaning 1 DO NOT USE GLASS CLEANERS OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ON THE CONSOLE Clean the console daily with a water dampened cloth and wipe dry after cleaning 2 Clean the exterior of the machine daily using soap...

Page 54: ...machine at the base Plug the wall pack battery charger into the connector and charge the battery for approximately 24 hours and then recheck it It is okay to use the machine while the battery charger is connected The console will power on as user starts to pedal machine and will stay lit for up to 60 seconds in pause mode The console will power off after 60 seconds of stopping exercise Battery Dis...

Page 55: ...equential losses damages or expenses in connection with its exercise products Nautilus liability hereunder is expressly limited to the replacement of goods not complying with this warranty or at Nautilus election to the replacement amount of the purchase price of the exercise product in question Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or incidental or consequent...

Page 56: ...Tel 800 864 1270 or 800 331 3578 Fax 800 764 7380 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Nautilus Inc World Headquarters 16400 SE Nautilus Drive Vancouver WA 98683 Tel 800 NAUTILUS Fax 360 694 7755 INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE NORTH AMERICA OFFICE Nautilus Inc 1886 Prairie Way Louisville CO 80027 Tel 303 939 0100 Tel 800 864 1270 x1603 or 1658 Fax 303 402 4817 GERMANY OFFICE Nautilus Health Fitness Group GmbH T...

Page 57: ...ing the Game in Health and Fitness are either registered trademarks of trademarks of Nautilus Inc Polar is a registered trademark of its respective company Nautilus Inc World Headquarters 16400 SE Nautilus Drive Vancouver WA 98683 1 800 NAUTILUS www nautilus com EV916 E916 V 1 06 05 P N 40355A Model E916 Model EV916 ...

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