Summary of FS5.5e
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Owner’s manual fs5.5e / 5.7e.
Page 2: Table of Contents
1 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 3 4 4 8 14 15 25 26 important safety instructions important electrical instructions important operation instructions assembly instructions features operation of your new elliptical maintenance manufacturer’s limited warranty serial number sticker location - front fl...
Page 3: Product Registration
Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 2 thank you for your purchase of this quality elliptical trainer from xterra. Your new elliptical has been manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available. Xterra will do all we ...
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3 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical important safety instructions warning - read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not operate elliptical on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and elliptical may result. Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult a phy...
Page 5: Things to Know
Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 4 important electrical information important operation information things to know warning! Never remove any cover without first disconnecting ac power supply. If a.C. Voltage varies by ten percent (10%) or more, the performance of your elliptical may be affected. Such...
Page 6: Assembly Pack Check List
5 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical assembly pack check list step 1 #112 - 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex head bolt (2pcs) #149 - 3/8" x 19 x 1.5t flat washer (2pcs) #146 - 5/16" x 23 x 1.5t flat washer (4pcs) #123 - m5 x 10mm phillips head screw (4pcs) #155 - 3/8" x2t split washer (1pc) #110 - 5/16" x 2-1/4" hex ...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 6 #146 - 5/16" x 23mm flat washer (2pcs) #107 - 5/16" x 15mm hex head bolt (2pcs) #152 - 17mm wave washer (2pcs) #125 - 3.5 x 12mm sheet metal screw (6pcs) #125 - 3.5 x 12mm sheet metal screw (8pcs) #124 - m5 x 15mm phillips head screw (18pcs) #109 - 5/16"x 1-1/4” hex...
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7 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical #162 - phillips head screw driver (1 pc) #163 - 12/14mm wrench (1pc) #160 - 13/14mm wrench (1pc) #161 - short phillips head screw driver (1 pc) tools.
Page 9: Assembly Instructions
Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 8 assembly instructions step 1: incline rail and console mast assembly 1. Slide the incline rail assembly (2) into the u channel of the main frame (1). Be very careful not to damage the wires that exit each part. 2. Connect the incline rail assembly (2) horizontally t...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 10 step 2: swing arm assembly 1. Slide the left (79) and right (80) plastic covers over the shaft on each side of the console mast (12). Then connect the left (79) and right (80) plastic covers together with six 3.5 x 12mm sheet metal screws (125). Tighten with the ph...
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11 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical step 3: connecting arm assembly 1. Untie the wire on the rod end bearing at the bottom of each swing arm; connect the left swing arm (10) with the left connecting arm (8) and secure with a 5/16” ×1-1/4” hex head bolt (109), rod end sleeve (22), a 5/16” ×23x 1.5t fl...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 12 step 4: plastic parts assembly 1. Mate the connecting arm covers (91 and 92) over the left connecting arm (8) and se- cure with two m5x15mm phillips head screws (124) and a Ø3.5×12mm sheet metal screw (125). Tighten the screws using the short phillips head screw dr...
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Page 15: Features
Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 14 features through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert, xterra engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. No other elliptical at any price offers these unique features. The history of elliptical use ove...
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15 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical operation of your elliptical the elliptical is supplied with an external power supply. When power is connected to the elliptical, the console will automatically power up. If there is no input to the console for 30 minutes the console will go to stand-by mode to sav...
Page 17: Console Operation
Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 16 this is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the start key to begin. In quick start the time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the up or down keys. The dot matrix display will sh...
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17 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical a message about calories: calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment, whether it is in a gym or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary widely. They are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout. The only way to measure yo...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 18 preset programs the elliptical has seven different programs that have been designed for a variety of workouts. These seven programs have factory preset profiles for achieving different goals. The fs5.5e will not show the incline profile graphs. P-1 sunrise the sunr...
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19 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical p-5 canyons the canyons program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by periods of low intensity. This program increases your endurance by depleting your oxygen level followed by periods of recovery to replenish oxygen. Your cardio vascular system ge...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 20 1. Select the desired program then press the enter key. 2. The message window will ask you to enter your weight. You may adjust the weight setting, using the up and down keys, then press the enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen. 3. Y...
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21 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical note: you must wear a chest strap (fs5.5e sold separately) or grasp the contact heart rate grips with both hands for these programs. Both programs operate the same, the only difference is that hr1 is set to 60% and hr2 is set to 80% of your maximum heart rate. They...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 22 the old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that th...
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23 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages. There are more variables involved in how hard you should workout than just heart rate. Your stress level, physical health, emotional health, temperature, humidity, the time of day, the...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 24 1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts. 2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable. 3. Position the transmitter with the logo centered in the middle of your torso facing awa...
Page 26: Maintenance
25 xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 1. Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout. 2. If a squeak, thump, clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most likely one of two reasons: i. The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly. All bolts that...
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Xterra fs5.5e / 5.7e elliptical 26 manufacturer’s limited warranty effective july 15, 2011 - elliptical limited warranty xterra fitness inc. Warrants all its home use elliptical parts for a period of time listed below, from the date of retail sale, as determined by a sales receipt or in the absence ...