AFG 18.0AXT Operation & User’s Manual

Whetheryourgoal is to winraces or simply enjoya fuller, healthier fifestyle, an AFGAscent Trainer can help you attain it - adding club-quafity performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovafive featuresyou need to get stronger and healthier, faster. Because we're committed to designing fitness equipment from the inside out, we use only the highest quafity components. It's a commitment we back with one of the strongest frame-to-brake warranty packages in the industry. ii_= ' Youwantexerciseequipmentthat offers the mostcomfort,the best reliabifity and the highest quality in its class. AFGAscentTrainersde/iver. Important Precautions 4 Assembly 5 Before YouBegin 17 Ascent Trainer Operation 18 Conditioning Guidelines 31 Troubleshooting & Maintenance 35 Limited Warranty 39 CONTACTINFORMATION Back Panel i iiii i ii 9/24/08 1:41:36 PM

before using this ascent trainer. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read aft instructions before using this ascent trainer. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that aft users of this ascent trainer are adequately informed of aft warnings and precautions• If you ha ve any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer TechSupport at the number listed on the back panel of this manual • 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. • Maintain a comfortable pace• • To maintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or dismounting the machine• • Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the ascent trainer. • Do not turn pedals by hand• • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use. • Do not insert or drop any object into any opening. • Unplug ascent trainer before moving or cleaning it. Toclean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents• (SeeMAINTENANCE) • This ascent trainer should not be used by persons weighing more than 325 pounds• Failure to comply will void the warranty. • This ascent trainer is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this ascent trainer in any commercial, rental, school or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty. • Do not use the ascent trainer in any location that is not temperature controlled, such as, but not limited to garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors• Failure to comply may void the warranty. • Use the ascent trainer only as described in this manual • Keep the pedals clean and dry. • Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment• • Disconnect aft power before servicing the equipment• _ :: ¸¸¸¸¸¸5¸¸: ¸5¸¸¸¸¸7_!i_i! _IT i_ ii!i_'i_!_;:_ii!_i:i_i!l At NO time shou!d pets or children under the age of ]2 be closer to the ascent trainer than f Ofeet. At NO time ShouldChildren under the age of i2 use the ascent trainer. • . It isesse,tialihatyouraSce_ttraineris usedOnlyind_ors,ina _limateContro/le _roomlfyour ascent trainerhasbeenexposedto coldertemperaturesorhighmoistureclimates,it isstrongly Failureto d° s° maycause IMPORTANT.. READTHESESAFETYINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSE! There are several areas during the assembly process of an ascent trainer that special attention must be important to follow the assembly instructions correctly make sure a!l paHs are tightened. If the assembly instructions not followed correctly, the ascent trainer Could frame parts that are not tightened and wi!l seem loose and may Cause irritating noisesl Toprevent damage to the ascent trainer, the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions shou!d be taken. UNPACKING Unpack the product whereyou will be using it. Place the product on a fiat level surface• It is recommended that you place a protective covering onyour floor. During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONEbolt. NOTE:A light application of greasemay aid in the installation of hardware.Anygrease, such as lithium bike greaseis recommended. Before proCeeding, find your asCent trainer's Serial ,_, _ ..... _ number located on the front stabillzer tube and enter [ I _>_ "_ I !t m the space pr°vMed bel°w" AIs° l°cat° the m°d°l l _J_ _// _ I name which is located on the front stabilizer tube: I / _ / /// I t ................................. . 1 MODELNAME: when Calling for servic& Enter tfl/s SERIALNUMBERon your Warranty Card. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 4-59/24/081:41:39

[]5 mmTWrench []5 mm LWrench []6 mm LWrench [] 13/15 mmFlatWrench [] 1 Console [] 1 ConsoleMast [] 1WaterBottle Holder [] 1 MainFrame [] 1 FrontStabilizerTube [] 1 BaseRail [] 4 BaseRail BracketCaps [] 2 Footpads [] 1AudioAdaptorCable [] 3 iPod® DockInserts [] 2 CrankCaps [] 2 UpperHandlebars [] 2 LowerHandlebars [] 2 SwingArm/PedalArmSets [] 4 SwingArmCaps [] 2 Link Arms [] 2 ElbowCoverSets [] 2 RearUprights []2 TopHandRails [] 1PowerCable [] 1UniversalMP3 PlayerDockInsert [] 1iPod®DockingStation Plug [] 10 HardwareBags [] 1WirelessChestStrap If youhavequestionsor if thereare-a-nymissingparts, c°ntacf Cust°mer TechSuPp°rt- ContaCtinformationis loca}edonthe backpanelof BOLT(A) 20mm Qty:8 WASHER (B) 20mm Qty:8 MAINFRAME //" _" FRONTSTABILIZER! TUBE / / , ______-_ i ........ _:_'=/fl" i ti/ ,, "WASHERS (B) I_/_lF.K/_IL_ ""__ i //\. -- \ \ WASHERSB A OpenHARDWARE BAG1. B Attach the FRONTSTABILIZERTUBEto the MAINFRAMEusing 4 BOLTS(A)and4 WASHERS(B). C Attach the BASERAILto the MAINFRAMEusing4 BOLTS(A)and 4WASHERS(B). 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 6-79/24/081:41:42

CAPSand 2AXLES. NOTE:Assemblethe TOPHANDRAILSsothey are parallel to the floor.Donot assemblewiththe TOP HANDRAILrestingon the floor. NOTE:Assemblethe REARUPRIGHTSsotheycurvetowardthe MAINFRAMEas illustrated. C Partiallythread the TOPHANDRAILS to the REARUPRIGHTSusing 8 BOLTS(C) and 8ARCWASHERS(E). BOLT(F) _ NUT(G) 25mm 8mm Qty:4 Qty:4 INCLINEARM BOLTS(F) TOPHANDRAIL... NUTS(G) A OpenHARDWARE BAG3. B Attach eachTOPHANDRAILto the INCLINEARMusing 4 BOLTS(F) and4 NUTS(G).Tomakeassembly easier,lightlytighten all four boltsto begin,then tighten firmly after all bolts havebeenstarted. NOTE:TheINCLINEARMextendsfrom the front of the REARMASTCOVER. NOTE:Tightenall hardwarefrom AssemblyStep2. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 8-99/24/081:41:48