Precor 718e - Manual

Page 6 Assembling the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber The information in this section provides instructions regarding the assembly ofthe 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber. You should carefully read and follow theinstructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the climberaccording to the fo...

Page 7 c. Remove a gasket (A) from the hardware kit. Align the upright supportwith the mounting holes in the base. Place the gasket between theupright support mount and base. Diagram 4Attach frame to base. Front crossbar Bolt (B) Upright support Base Weld Gasket (A) Washer (C) CAUTION: To avoid inju...

Page 10 1 3 2 4 5 5. Attach Resistance Cylinders to Upright Support. (Diagram 8) Remove thebolt, washer and spacer from the upper axle using your fingers or the hexkey (G) provided. With the indicator arrow (See Diagram 8) facing towardthe footpad, slide the top of the resistance cylinder onto the u...

Page 17 Using the Precor Low Impact Climber In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of theadvantages of the Precor climber is that it is simple to use. With very little timeor practice, you can learn how to use it effectively. This section providesinformation and instructio...

Page 18 ODOMETER X 100—indicates the total number of steps accumulated on theclimber over time, up to 999,900. This display appears with the TOTAL STEPSdisplay. Use the odometer to track the amount of “mileage” your climber has onit. Note that you need to multiply the number that appears by 100. TIM...

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 duringthe workout, determines your cadence (the number of steps you can take perminute). The relationship between body weight,...

Page 20 START/STOP RESET MODE PACER USA R Setting a Pacer Setting a pace tempo provides motivation and helps you to maintain yourexercise intensity. To set a pacer, press the PACER key until the bar graphhighlights the desired step rate. The bar graph provides incremental markingsevery 15 steps (15,...

Page 23 Sample Exercise Routines For a good upper body workout, set the resistance cylinders at a moderatelevel—between the markings 4 and 6 and take the following steps: 1. Stand erect with your feet placed firmly on the stair arm footpads. 2. To maintain your balance after stepping onto the stair ...

Page 24 General Aerobic Training Information A workout on the Precor 718e or 723e climber provides excellent and efficientcardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves,and hips. The darkened areas in Diagram 25 indicate the muscles improved. Diagram 25Muscles exercis...

Page 25 How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies have shown that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it isnecessary to work out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certainminimum level, called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on yourage and level of fitness. Diagram 26 shows...

Page 26 Once you locate your pulse, look at a watch or a clock with a second hand andcount the beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine thetotal number of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over sixseconds, the total number of beats per minute is 140. Compare ...

Page 27 CAUTION: Abrasive cleanersor polishes will damage thesurface finish. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The climber requires little maintenance beyond periodic cleaning. Occassionally,you will need to change the batteries when they wear down. Instructions forthese procedures are provided in thi...

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. Precoraggressively seeks U.S. and foreig...