A7xe A7x A5x A3xe A3x E7xe E7x E5x E3xe E3x ASCENT TRAINER® | SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL™ TRAINER OWNER’S MANUAL ep_ascent_om_r2.2.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read this GUIDE before using the OWNER’S MANUAL. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this product. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this product are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.
DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using, before cleaning, performing maintenance and putting on or taking off parts. CAUTION If you experience any kind of pain, including but not limited to chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. WARNING •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• When exercising, always maintain a comfortable pace.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Some of these products are designed to be self powered and do not require an external power supply source to operate. However, these units can be AC powered. This will power the console at all times and requires no minimum RPM for operation. Suspension Elliptical™ Trainers can be daisy-chained together, up to 4 units per dedicated 15 amp circuit, using a Matrix daisy-chain cord adapter (sold separately).
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LOCATION OF THE UNIT 1 ft WORKOUT OPTIONS 31 cm Place the unit on a level and stable surface. There should be 3 feet of clearance behind the unit and one foot in front for the power cord. Do not place the unit in any area that will block any vent or air openings. These products should not be located in a garage, covered patio, near water or outdoors.
MOVING THE UNIT USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION Grab the down-tubes just below the MATRIX logo at the rear of the unit. To avoid injury to the user or the unit, be sure to have proper assistance to move the unit. Your unit could be equipped with either heart rate pulse grips. WARNING Our equipment is heavy, use care and additional help if necessary when moving. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury. The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device.
WIRELESS HEART RATE RECEIVER When used in conjunction with a wireless chest transmitter, your heart rate can be transmitted wirelessly to the unit and displayed on the console. Prior to wearing the wireless chest transmitter on your chest, moisten the two rubber electrodes with water. Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the logo facing out. NOTE: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout.
RECOMMENDED CLEANING TIPS Preventative maintenance and daily cleaning will prolong the life and look of your equipment. SOLUTION: Follow these tips: • Position the equipment away from direct sunlight. The intense UV light can cause discoloration on plastics. • Locate your equipment in an area with cool temperatures and low humidity. • Clean with a soft 100% cotton cloth. • Clean with soap and water or other non-ammonia based all purpose cleaners.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE HOW DO I CLEAN MY MACHINE? Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your elliptical and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Customer Tech Support recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL™ TRAINER | ASCENT TRAINER® ASSEMBLY WARNING There are several areas during the assembly process that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the suspension elliptical could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises.
REQUIRED TOOLS REFERENCE ALL MODELS Z01 Z02 SKETCH DESCRIPTION TORQUE WRENCH (70 N-m - 90 N-m) WRENCH (17mm) REQUIRED FASTENERS QUANTITY PACKAGE 1 PURPLE 1 PURPLE PURPLE Z03 ALLEN WRENCH (8mm) Z04 T HANDLE WRENCH (6mm) 1 PURPLE Z05 ALLEN WRENCH (4mm) 1 PURPLE Z06 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1 PURPLE Z07 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1 PURPLE 1 SKETCH DESCRIPTION QTY. BAG COLOR 4 RED (2 BAGS) SCREW (M5x0.8Px12L) 2 BLACK (2 BAGS) 4 RED (2 BAGS) SPRING WASHER (Ø8.2xØ15.4x2.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 ASSEMBLY STEP 2 ASCENT TRAINER® ALL MODELS RED HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M10x1.5Px25L) 10.9 GRADE MINIMUM QTY 4 SPRING WASHER (Ø10.2xØ20x2.0T) QTY 4 ALL MODELS SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL™ TRAINER 24 ep_ascent_om_r2.2.
ASSEMBLY STEP 3 ASSEMBLY STEP 4 PINK HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS ALL MODELS SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) GREEN / YELLOW HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS QTY 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M10x1.5Px100L) 12.9 GRADE MINIMUM SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M10x1.5Px100L) FLATGRADE WASHER 12.9 MINIMUM (Ø10.2xØ20x2.0T) QTY 1 ALL MODELS QTY 1 QTY 2 FLAT WASHER (Ø10.2xØ20x2.0T) HEX NUT (M10) CLASS 10 QTY 2 QTY 1 HEX NUT (M10) CLASS 10 QTY 1 WARNING!! Use torque wrench and tighten to (70 N-m - 90 N-m) 26 ep_ascent_om_r2.2.
ASSEMBLY STEP 5 ASSEMBLY STEP 6 RED HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : ALL MODELS 28 ep_ascent_om_r2.2.indd 28-29 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M10x1.5Px25L) 10.9 GRADE MINIMUM QTY 4 FLAT WASHER (Ø10.2xØ20x2.
ASSEMBLY STEP 7 ASSEMBLY STEP 8 BLUE / BLACK HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : ALL MODELS 30 ep_ascent_om_r2.2.indd 30-31 ASCENT TRAINER® SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) QTY 2 SPRING WASHER (Ø8.2xØ15.4x2.0T) QTY 8 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M8x1.25Px20L) 10.9 GRADE MINIMUM QTY 8 SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) QTY 4 SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M8x1.25Px45L) 10.9 GRADE MINIMUM SPRING WASHER (Ø8.2xØ15.4x2.0T) SCREW (M5x0.8Px12L) QTY 2 QTY 2 QTY 8 QTY 4 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M8x1.25Px20L) 10.
ASSEMBLY STEP 9 ASSEMBLY STEP 10 PINK HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : ALL MODELS SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) PINK HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : QTY 1 SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) QTY 2 ALL MODELS 9.2 10.1 10.1 10.2 FINAL NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while tightening screw. 32 ep_ascent_om_r2.2.
ASSEMBLY STEP 11 ASSEMBLY STEP 12 PINK HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : ALL MODELS SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) 5x, 7x, 7xe CONSOLE ONLY PINK HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : QTY 2 SCREW (M5x0.8Px16L) QTY 5 ADAPTOR PLATE QTY 1 11.2 5x, 7x, 7xe CONSOLE ALL MODELS 3x, 3xe CONSOLE 11.1 11.1 34 ep_ascent_om_r2.2.indd 34-35 11.
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MANAGER PREFERENCE MODE 3X AND 5X CONSOLES: This section allows a user to manipulate default settings for the machines. It may be accessed by pressing the Level Up/Level Down keys simultaneously for 5 seconds. To change a setting, press “Enter” on the keypad and use the Level buttons and numeric keypad to change the values. Pressing “Enter” again will save the change. Pressing “Back” will bring you to the previous menu. To exit manager’s mode, hold “Stop” down for 5 seconds. Below is a list of the settings.
A3X / E3X CONSOLE DESCRIPTION Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use. A) WORKOUT KEYS: Simple program view and selection buttons. B) GO: One Touch Start. C) ENTER: To confirm each program setting. D) UP/DOWN LEVEL: Use to adjust level selection. E) UP/DOWN INCLINE (A3X): Use to adjust incline selection. F) UP/DOWN TIME: Use to adjust workout time. G) STOP: Ends workout and shows workout summary data.
A3XE / E3XE CONSOLE DESCRIPTION Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use. A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H) I) J) MULTI-PURPOSE KEYS: Keys have different functions depending on each screen. GO: One Touch Start. ENTER: Use to confirm each program setting. BACK: Use to undo or go back one screen. UP/DOWN INCLINE (A3XE): Use to increase or decrease incline. UP/DOWN LEVEL: Use to increase or decrease resistance level.
A5X / E5X CONSOLE DESCRIPTION Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use. A) WORKOUT KEYS: Simple program view and selection buttons. B) GO: One Touch Start. C) ENTER: To confirm each program setting. D) UP/DOWN INCLINE (A5X): Easy information and incline selection. E) UP/DOWN LEVEL: Easy information and level selection. F) UP/DOWN TIME: Easy information and time adjustment. G) STOP: Ends workout and shows workout summary data.
A7X / E7X CONSOLE DESCRIPTION Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use. A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H) I) J) MULTI-PURPOSE KEYS: Keys have different functions depending on each screen. GO: One touch Start. ENTER: To confirm each program setting. UP/DOWN INCLINE (A7X): Easy information and incline selection. UP/DOWN LEVEL: Easy information and level selection. UP/DOWN TIME: Easy information and time adjustment.
A7XE / E7XE CONSOLE DESCRIPTION The 7xe has a full integrated touch screen display. All information required for workouts is explained on screen. Exploration of the interface is highly encouraged. The information explaining how to program for various workouts will give an explanation about the contents of each screen on the 7xe. A) QUICK START/GO: One Touch Start and Quick Start. B) STOP: Ends workout and shows workout summary data. C) COOL DOWN: Puts machine into Cool Down mode.
3X WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START OPERATION LEVEL BASED PROGRAMS USER DEFINED PROGRAMS Press the GO button and the machine will enter into a manual mode of operation. All energy expenditure values will be calculated using the default weight measurement. The following instructions will guide you through the simple steps to select Intervals, Rolling, Fat Burn and Random workouts. RANDOM FIT TEST There are 20 workout profiles in RANDOM mode. Profile will change each time RANDOM key is pressed.
WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS HEART RATE CONTROL CONSTANT WATTS Your Matrix Ascent Trainer / Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer offers a heart rate control workout mode. The heart rate control workout mode allows the user to program their desired heart rate zone and the machine will adjust the resistance automatically based on the user’s heart rate. The heart rate zone is calculated using the following equation: (220-Age) * % = target heart rate zone.
3XE, 5X, 7X, 7XE WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START OPERATION LEVEL BASED PROGRAMS FAT BURN WORKOUT OPERATION HEART RATE CONTROL WORKOUT OPERATION Press the GO button and the machine will enter into a manual mode of operation. All energy expenditure values will be calculated using the default weight measurement. Your Matrix machine offers a variety of level-based workouts to challenge users of all fitness levels.
WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS FIT TEST This test measures cardiovascular fitness and proves an estimated sub-maximal VO2 result. It is based on power output according to ACSM standards and was developed by the Cooper Institute (© www.cooperinstitute.org) User RPMs must remain between 60-80 RPM during the test. The test will end when the user can no longer maintain this speed. Use of a heart rate strap is optional but provides more data.
USB FEATURES AVAILABLE ON ALL 7X AND 7XE CONSOLES • Software Updates NIKE + OPERATION • USB Charging • Record Workout Statistics to USB • Upload Workout Statistics to www.livestrong.com SOFTWARE UPDATES The USB port is used to update the console firmware. Copy the updated software file to the root directory of your USB drive and insert into the USB port with the console at the main screen.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONSOLE MODEL RPM HURESAC7xe-C 60 L1 L2 ASCENT TRAINER WATTS TABLE @ 60 RPM A-7x-C A-5x-C A-3xe-C A-3x-C SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER WATTS TABLE @ 60 RPM HURESACHURESCHURE-5x-C HURESHURE-3x-C 7xe-C 7x-C 3xe-C 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 CONSOLE MODEL RPM 42 42 61 42 41 L1 43 43 44 43 44 45 45 72 45 61 L2 62 62 63 62 63 L3 55 55 83 55 71 L3 72 72 70 72 70 L4 65 65 95 65 81 L4 82 82 81 82 81 L5 85 85 106 85 93 L5 93 93 91
MODEL NAME MODEL TYPE A-5x/7x A7xe A7x FRAME PART # CONSOLE PART # MODEL NAME A5x A-5x/7x-F HURESAC-7xe-C A-7x-C A-3x A3xe FRAME PART # A-5x-C FEATURES CONSOLE PART # A3x A-3x-F A-3xe-C A-3x-C FEATURES STRIDE LENGTH (IN) 20 - 24" 20 - 24" 20 - 24" STRIDE LENGTH (IN) 20 - 24" 20 - 24" INCLINE RANGE 24% - 54% (15° RANGE) 24% - 54% (15° RANGE) 24% - 54% (15° RANGE) INCLINE RANGE 24% - 54% (15° RANGE) 24% - 54% (15° RANGE) CONTACT & TELEMETRIC HR SENSORS YES YES YES CONTACT & TE
MODEL NAME MODEL TYPE E-3x/5x/7x E7xe E7x HURESAC-7xe-C HURESC-7x-C FRAME PART # CONSOLE PART # MODEL NAME E5x E-3x/5x/7x-F E-3x/5x/7x E3xe FRAME PART # HURE-5x-C FEATURES CONSOLE PART # E3x E-3x/5x/7x-F HURES-3xe-C HURE-3x-C FEATURES STRIDE LENGTH (IN) 21" 21” 21” STRIDE LENGTH (IN) 21" 21” INCLINE RANGE N/A N/A N/A INCLINE RANGE N/A N/A CONTACT & TELEMETRIC HR SENSORS YES YES YES CONTACT & TELEMETRIC HR SENSORS YES YES CUSHIONED FOOTPADS NO NO NO CUSHIONED FOOTPADS
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