Rehabilitation

Elliptical Trainer

Owner’s Manual

Part Number 92033

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REHABILITATION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

To start the elliptical:

Pressing START powers up the elliptical and lights up the displays. The starting effort level is set to Level 1.

To pause the elliptical:

Pressing PAUSE will stop your workout clock, but all statistical information will be preserved. When you are ready to continue, press START to resume your workout.

To turn off the elliptical:

Pressing OFF will shut down the elliptical. All current statistical information will be cleared.

To change effort level:

Press EFFORT “+” key to increase effort level.

Press EFFORT “-” key to decrease effort level

To enter/exit ISOKINETIC MODE:

1. Press ISOKINETIC to enter into ISOKINETIC MODE

2. Use the RPM “+/-” buttons to set desired speed

3. To exit, press ISOKINETIC again to return to normal operation

To change RPM level:

After pressing the ISOKINETIC key, use the RPM “+/-” to select target speed.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Failure to observe the following operating instructions can result in serious injury!

To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons: product without first consulting your doctor.

product without supervision present. Failure to do so can result in serious injury should you fall while the machine is in motion.

wall, resulting in serious injury.

Allow a minimum clearance of 6 inches on each side of the elliptical.

Allow a minimum clearance of 1 foot at the rear of the elliptical.

panel before using the elliptical.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using.

DANGER: Always unplug the elliptical before cleaning or removing any shrouds. To reduce the risk of electric shock in the event of an electrical storm, always unplug the elliptical from the electrical outlet immediately after using.

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Important Safety Instructions

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use.

Close supervision is necessary when this unit is used by or near children or disabled persons.

Use this elliptical only for its intended use as described in this manual.

selling dealer immediately for examination and repair.

the elliptical.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Be sure no objects are near or underneath the elliptical.

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[7] Do not use outdoors.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

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[9] Connect this appliance to a properly grounded dedicated outlet only.

[10] To disconnect, press the OFF button, and unplug the unit from the wall outlet.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

1 2 0 V O L T E L L I P T I C A L S

Ellipticals marked 120 VAC are intended for use in a nominal 120-volt circuit with a grounding plug. Make sure the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product.

2 0 0 - 2 5 0 V O L T E L L I P T I C A L S

Ellipticals marked 200-250 VAC are intended for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120V and are factory-equipped with a specific cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. If the product must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, qualified service personnel should make the reconnection.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding connector can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit in the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Table of Contents

Basics

Introduction............................................................................................... ........................................................1

Assembly Instructions......................................................................................................................................... . . 2

Features.............................................................................................................................................................4

Getting Started............................................................................. . . .....................................................................5

Isokinetic Mode...................................................................................................................................................6

Accessories.................................................................................. . . .....................................................................7

Heart Rate Monitoring

Overview................................................................................................................................. . . . . . . ............... . . ...8

Heart Rate Monitors............................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction

Congratulations! You’ve made a very smart investment! Your Rehabilitation Elliptical Trainer is a high-quality fitness tool that will give you years and years of fitness benefits.

One of the great things about your new elliptical trainer is that it uniquely monitors your workout intensity in “treadmill terms”.

Meaning, if your speed readout displays 7 mph, you are exerting the same energy as running 7 mph.

Regardless of the application, unpleasant weather is not an obstacle. Cold, windy, wet days will never discourage you again, nor will the heat and humidity of the summer months. If you’re the type of person that likes to do two things at once, now you can watch your favorite program on TV or keep an eye on your kids and take care of your health at the same time.

Your elliptical trainer was a smart purchase, but you already knew that, so let’s move on and get started.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Following are some things you should do before you start to exercise on your elliptical:

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual. Look it over carefully. Be sure you understand the control panel operation before using the elliptical.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Fill out your warranty registration card and mail it in today. Landice backs your elliptical with a strong warranty.

For the factory to respond to any problems you may have, we need your warranty information on file. Do it today.

Landice will send you a complimentary Landice T-shirt upon receipt of your warranty registration card.

SELECTING A LOCATION

Place the elliptical in a climate-controlled room.

Failure to do so may effect warranty.

Allow a minimum clearance of 6 inches on each side of the elliptical.

Allow a minimum clearance of 1 foot at the rear of the elliptical.

Failure to leave ample clearance around the elliptical could result in the user becoming trapped between the mechanism and the wall should the user accidentally trip and fall while exercising.

Be sure the line cord has plenty of slack and does not get pinched underneath the elliptical. Make sure the elliptical is plugged into a dedicated line.

Assembly Instructions

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Assembly Instructions

Features

ADJUSTABLE STRIDE LENGTH SYSTEM

The Adjustable Stride Length System allows you to vary your stride length from 17-23 inches.

MANUAL CONTROL

The user controls all aspects of the elliptical during workout.

ISOKINETIC MODE

The Isokinetic Mode is used to help measure patient improvement. In this mode, a therapist sets a target pedal speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The elliptical trainer will automatically increase or decrease effort level in order to hold the user at this target speed. By monitoring the

WATTS display, the patient and therapist can determine how much effort is being exerted at the target RPM. In clinical settings, a therapist will normally set a target RPM and ask the patient to do their best to maintain a certain wattage during their workout. As the patient’s mobility progresses, high wattages at the same target RPM will be achievable.

HEART RATE MONITORING (CONTACT / WIRELESS)

The software for the RET panel will not automatically display your heart rate when grabbing the contact grips. The user either has to view the Pulse screen by pressing the D I S P LA Y button or be scanning through all of the displays in order to see their pulse. The Panel will keep displaying the same statistics until the user changes what the display will show.

Another heart rate monitoring option is the wireless chest strap. Wearing the chest strap allows the elliptical to receive and display your heart rate wirelessly (see Heart Rate Monitors).

ENGLISH/METRIC MODE

With the elliptical turned off: While pressing E FFORT “-” and RPM, press START. Repeat the same steps to switch back to Metric mode.

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Getting Started

Make sure you read and understand this owner’s manual. Now you are ready to begin.

SET YOUR STRIDE

Prior to your workout, check to see what stride setting the elliptical is currently set at. The current stride setting is the number (17, 19,

21 or 23) that is located directly behind the positional loop.

To change it, loosen the knob and t-handle. Loosen the knob until it releases allowing you to pull it back. While pulling back on the knob, slide the stride adjustment to the desired setting. Once set, tighten the knob and t-handle.

Start by standing on the rear step and stepping onto each foot pedal.

Press the button. The displays will power up and the effort level will default to Level 1.

MANUAL MODE

Upon startup the elliptical enters Manual Mode. In this mode, you control all of the elliptical functions. Any changes in effort level will be a direct result of you touching the control panel.

In Manual Mode, you can view one of the 6 statistics by pressing or all of them by holding

and activating the scan feature.

DISPLAY OPTIONS

TIME

DISTANCE

SPEED

WATTS

REV/MIN

PULSE

Time logged on elliptical

Metabolic Running Equivalent**

Metabolic Running Equivalent**

Power Output Equivalent

Pedal speed of elliptical

User’s current pulse

Minutes: Seconds

Miles or Km (Metric)*

MPH or Km/Hr (Metric)*

Watts

Revolutions per Minute

Contact or Wireless

NOTE: You can reset your statistics at any point during your workout by holding for 3 seconds.

* English to Metric: With the elliptical turned off, while pressing EFFORT “-” RPM, press START. Follow the same steps, to revert back to English units.

** Speed and distance are calculated using an advanced metabolic running equivalent algorithm. Your pedal speed and effort level will yield a “running” speed with the equivalent energy consuming intensity.

ENTER YOUR WEIGHT

Entering your weight is crucial for “running” speed calculations. After pressing START you will need to enter your weight. The screen will initially display 90. To increase your weight value, press DISPLAY. If the value is passed, hold DISPLAY until the number reaches

400 and then it will reset down to 90.

Isokinetic Mode

START ISOKINETIC MODE

Press ISOKINETIC at any time to start the ISOKINETIC MODE.

SELECT TARGET RPM

Using the RPM “+/-” keys, adjust the target speed for your workout. The value you select will effect when the brake motor increases/decreases the effort level based on your changes in speed while achieving a target wattage.

As soon as you press ISOKINETIC, the elliptical will adjust the brake motor settings depending on your speed compared to the target

RPM. During this time, achieve a target wattage while trying to remain at your prescribed RPM. While Isokinetic Mode is on, the red

Isokinetic light will remain lit to Exit Isokinetic Mode press the ISOKINETIC key again and the elliptical will return to Manual Mode.

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Accessories

Every elliptical comes standard with speakers and fan.

SPEAKERS:

To use the speakers, connect to one of 2 available inputs: 3.5 mm head phone plug (compatible with any audio source with a standard headphone jack) and the iPod® docking connector.

Speakers only operate when the elliptical is ON. Once you connect your personal player, you’ll be able to turn on/off and adjust the different levels by pressing the “+/-” keys to the right of the fan vent.

FAN:

Fan will only operate when the unit is ON. You’ll be able to turn on/off and adjust the different levels by pressing the “+/-” keys to the left of the fan vent.

Note: The accessories keypad has a small power LED (light) on the bottom left corner. This is a diagnostic light which will remain lit as an indicator that the accessories are being adequately powered.

Heart Rate Monitoring

The Rehabilitation Elliptical Trainer comes standard with a wireless heart rate monitoring device and contact heart rate grips (see

Heart Rate Monitors) to give you feedback on how your body is affected by your workout. We will take a look at a few basic concepts of heart rate monitoring so you can better understand how it all works and how to maximize its use to allow you to reach the fitness level you desire.

W H AT IS EXERCISE INTENSITY?

Exercise intensity is a measure of how hard you are working at a given time during exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine

(ACSM), the world’s leading medical and scientific authority on sports medicine and fitness, recommends that every individual involved in an exercise program know how hard his/her body is working during exercise.

Your heart provides key information for determining how intensely you are working during exercise. Your heart rate (how many times your heart beats per minute) is really an efficiency rating for your entire body. The number of times your heart beats during each minute of exercise is a measurement of the intensity of the exercise. If your heart rate is low, exercise intensity is low; if your heart rate is high, your exercise intensity is high.

WHAT IS MAXIMUM HEART RATE?

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) is the maximum attainable heart rate your body can reach before total exhaustion. True maximum heart rate is measured during a fatigue or “stress” test. This test must be done in a clinical setting and is not practical or accessible for most people. Fortunately, your maximum heart rate can be established with a high degree of accuracy using the following simple formula:

Estimated Maximum Heart Rate =220 minus your age.

If John is 35 years old, what is his estimated maximum heart rate?

220-35=185

John’s Estimated Maximum Heart Rate = 185

WARNING: The use of this formula assumes no underlying heart or respiratory disease or other condition, which could be adversely affected by exercise. Consult your doctor before using this formula!!!

185 beats per minute is the estimated maximum number of times John’s heart can beat per minute before his body will fatigue or

“max out.” It is important for John to be conscious of this number so that he does not injure himself while exercising.

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Heart Rate Monitoring

Why should I monitor exercise intensity?

Your heart is the most important muscle in your body and, like all muscles, must be exercised regularly to remain strong and efficient.

According to fitness experts, exercise is more effective when you work out in a specific heart rate range or zone. This is referred to as your Target Heart Rate Zone (THRZ) and is reflected by the number of heart beats per minute. This zone can vary greatly depending on your age, fitness level and various other factors. If your heart rate is too low during exercise, your body reaps little or no benefit.

This means you’re not likely to see the results you want, like weight loss or increased endurance. If your heart rate is too high during exercise, you may tire too quickly and become frustrated, or even run the risk of injury. In this case, you’re likely to quit exercising because it’s simply too difficult.

Monitoring exercise intensity helps you to stay at a level of exercise that allows you to accomplish your goals. In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that, in order to get the most benefit from your cardiovascular exercise, you should work within your Target Heart Rate Zone for at least 20 to 60 minutes per workout, 3 to 5 times per week. Knowing your exercise intensity

(heart rate) will allow you to work at the right level of exercise to accomplish this.

How do I determine my Target Heart Rate Zone (THRZ)?

Your Target Heart Rate Zone represents the minimum and maximum number of times your heart should beat in one minute of exercise.

The ACSM recommends that all individuals should have a heart rate during exercise that should not fall below 60% or rise above 85% of your maximum heart rate. Let’s look at John from our earlier example. John is 3 5 years old, so his estimated maximum heart rate is

220 minus 35, or 185 beats per minute, so his THRZ should be between 60% and 85% of 185. Let’s determine John’s THRZ:

John’s Estimated Maximum Heart Rate:

Lower Target Limit: 185(MHR) X 0.6

Upper Target Limit: 185(MHR) X 0.85

John’s Target Heart Rate Zone

185 bpm

111 bpm

157 bpm

111-157 bpm

111-157 beats per minute is the range or zone John will want to keep his heart rate in during exercise in order to achieve his goals. If

John is a beginning exerciser, he’ll want to stay at the low end of his THRZ. If John is a more advanced exerciser, he may want to work at the higher end of his THRZ to challenge himself more.

DIFFERENT INTENSITY LEVELS WITHIN A TARGET HEART RATE ZONE

Beginner: 60% of MHR

Intermediate:

Advanced:

75% of MHR

85% of MHR

What is a heart monitor?

A monitor consists of two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. Each time your heart beats, the electrodes detect the beat and send the information to the receiver on the elliptical. Your current heart rate (bpm) is visible on the elliptical’s display.

Heart Rate Monitors

Every elliptical comes with AccuTrack Contact Heart Rate Grips that can be used in place of the wireless chest strap.

CONTACT GRIPS

(shown on right)

To use the Contact Grips follow these steps:

Grab the contact grips.

After about 5-10 seconds your heart rate will be read, but will not be displayed automatically.

To view your heart rate, change the display option to PULSE or have the display scan through each option including PULSE.

Once you release the grips the heart rate reading will disappear until contact is made with the grips again.

Note: If you are wearing the wireless chest strap, the AccuTrack Contact Heart Rate Grips will override the wireless signal while your hands are on the grips. Once you release the grips, the elliptical will default back to the wireless signal.

The contact grips are designed to reliably operate up to approximately 70 RPM. Higher speeds can cause the user’s hands to shift and hinder the heart rate signal acquisition. For the most reliable results, use the wireless chest strap.

WIRELESS HEART RATE CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER

(shown below)

To use the Wireless Chest Strap follow these steps:

SECURE THE CHEST STRAP

Center the transmitter on the chest as high under the pectoral muscles (breasts) as possible. Tighten the strap so that the belt is as tight as possible without being uncomfortable.

APPLY CAR D IO GEL TO THE ELECTRODES

A tube of Landice Cardio Gel was shipped with your elliptical. Pull the belt away from your chest and apply a small dab to each electrode.

This will ensure a strong electrical contact between the transmitter and your chest.

The Heart Rate Transmitter works best against bare skin. Since sweat (saltwater) is an electrical conductor, the transmitter will work over a

T-shirt if the shirt is wet with sweat. If you are having trouble getting an accurate pulse reading, try wearing the belt against bare skin.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The transmitter activates when the belt is properly wetted. In order to conserve battery life, wipe the electrodes dry when not in use.

Clean monthly with mild soap and water and wipe dry. Do not use abrasives in cleaning, as they can cause permanent damage to the electrodes. Do not bend or stretch the electrode strips, especially when storing the belt transmitter.

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