Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 723e Precor
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Page 1 Owner’ s Manual Assembly and Operation Low Impact Climber with Pulse* USA R USA R *Several versions of this owner’s manual exist. This is a copy of the last version published. If the assembly instructions do not coincide with your 718e/723e, please call Precor Customer Service.
Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Precor 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber with Pulse. The pulse feature lets you view your pulse rate on the display when you use the Precor pulse detector (ear clip option) or the Precor Heart Rate Option (chest strap).
Page 3 T able of Contents Unpacking the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber ..................................... 4 Assembling the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber ................................... 6 Installation Requirements ............................
Page 4 Unpacking the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. The climber is shipped in the following pieces: • base • upright suppo.
Page 5 Open the hardware kit and identify the following items. Diagram 2 provides an overview of the kit’s contents. As you identify the contents of the kit, check them off below: (A) Two gaskets fo.
Page 6 Assembling the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber The information in this section provides instructions regarding the assembly of the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber.
Page 7 c. Remove a gasket (A) from the hardware kit. Align the upright support with the mounting holes in the base. Place the gasket between the upright support mount and base.
Page 8 Rope (718e only) Plastic wire tie (723e only) Upright support Diagram 5 Pull reed switch cable through upright support. Reed switch cable Reed switch cable connector 2. Feed Reed Switch Cable through Upright Support. (Diagram 5) Remove the bolts from the base column support (short column) and set them aside.
Page 9 718e USA R Reed switch cable connector Upright support Diagram 6 Attach base column support to upright support. 3. Secure Upper Frame Pieces Together. (Diagram 6) Gently pull the reed switch cable from the top of the upright support as you align the bolt holes in the upright support with the base column support and gasket.
Page 10 1 3 2 4 5 5. Attach Resistance Cylinders to Upright Support. (Diagram 8) Remove the bolt, washer and spacer from the upper axle using your fingers or the hex key (G) provided. With the indicator arrow (See Diagram 8) facing toward the footpad, slide the top of the resistance cylinder onto the upper axle.
Page 11 Diagram 10 Attach resistance cylinder to stair arm. Bolt Stair arm Nut a. Align the resistance cylinder with the holes in the U-shaped mount and slide the resistance cylinder into position. See Diagram 10. b. Insert the bolt through the U-shaped mount and resistance cylinder.
Page 12 b. 723e Handrail . Take the four small bolts (E) from the hardware kit. Position the handrails as shown in Diagram 12. Slide one handrail into the mounting tube at a time so that the foam wrap on the handrail touches the console. See Diagram 12.
Page 13 Diagram 14 Install electronic console (718e). Phillips-head screws Electronic console c. Align the holes and insert two phillips-head screws (F) on the underside of the handrail console. d. Tighten the screws using your phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 14 USA R USA R USA R Diagram 16 Location of magnet and reed switch. Left stair arm Resistance cylinder Base column support Magnet Reed switch 10. Check Operation of Electronics. (Diagram 16) Make sure that the spacing between the magnet on the left stair arm and the reed switch on the rear short column is correct.
Page 15 c. Loop the rope over the pulley (through the finger guard on both sides of the pulley) and down into the left stair arm mount. See Diagram 18. Guide rope (718e only) Diagram 18 Install the guide rope (718e only). Stair arm Pulley Pencil or pen mark Guide rope (718e only) Diagram 19 Mark the guide rope (718e only).
Page 16 1 3 2 4 5 Diagram 20 Measure the distance of the resistance cylinders from the mounts (718e only). Adjustment knob Resistance cylinder mount h. Press the right footpad down onto the rear crossbar. Let the left stair arm move up into its highest position (away from the rear crossbar).
Page 17 Using the Precor Low Impact Climber In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of the advantages of the Precor climber is that it is simple to use. With very little time or practice, you can learn how to use it effectively.
Page 18 ODOMETER X 100 —indicates the total number of steps accumulated on the climber over time, up to 999,900. This display appears with the TOTAL STEPS display. Use the odometer to track the amount of “mileage” your climber has on it. Note that you need to multiply the number that appears by 100.
Page 19 Setting the Resistance Level Before using your climber, you need to adjust the resistance level. Resistance, which is related to your body weight and your step height during the workout, determines your cadence (the number of steps you can take per minute).
Page 20 STAR T/STOP RESET MODE PACER USA R Setting a Pacer Setting a pace tempo provides motivation and helps you to maintain your exercise intensity. To set a pacer, press the PACER key until the bar graph highlights the desired step rate. The bar graph provides incremental markings every 15 steps (15, 30, 45.
Page 21 Pausing Your Workout Since the climber has an automatic auto-pause feature, you can pause during your workout to answer the telephone or take a short rest.
Page 22 Diagram 24 Working out on the 718e climber. 2. After you have set the resistance level at a low setting and finished any desired pre-workout stretching, step onto the climber. Make sure that your weight is balanced and your hands and feet are positioned securely.
Page 23 Sample Exercise Routines For a good upper body workout, set the resistance cylinders at a moderate level—between the markings 4 and 6 and take the following steps: 1.
Page 24 General Aerobic T raining Information A workout on the Precor 718e or 723e climber provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves, and hips. The darkened areas in Diagram 25 indicate the muscles improved.
Page 25 How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies have shown that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of fitness.
Page 26 Once you locate your pulse, look at a watch or a clock with a second hand and count the beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the total number of beats per minute is 140.
Page 27 CAUTION: Abrasive cleaners or polishes will damage the surface finish. Maintenance and T roubleshooting The climber requires little maintenance beyond periodic cleaning. Occassionally, you will need to change the batteries when they wear down.
Page 28 Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. © 1995 Precor Incorporated, Rd. Specifications subject to change without notice. 1-800-4-PRECOR NOTICE: Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award winning designs of exercise equipment.
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