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Precor 718e - page 1
Page 1 USA R Low Impact Climber with Pulse* Owner’ s Manual Assembly and Operation *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, please call Precor Customer Service. ...
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Precor 718e - page 2
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. The smooth, quiet motion of the stair arms lets you focus on your workout without the noise and distractions o ...
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Precor 718e - page 3
Page 3 T able of Contents Unpacking the 718e Low Impact Climbe r.. .............................................. 4 Assembling the 718e Low Impact Climbe r ....... ................................... 6 Installation Requirement s .................................................................... 6 Assembly Instruction s ........................... ...
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Precor 718e - page 4
Page 4 Unpacking the 718e Low Impact Climber All Precor products are thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. The 718e Low Impact Climber is shipped in the following pieces: • base • upright support (long column) • base column support (short column) • resistance cylinders • handrail console • electronic console display • hardw ...
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Precor 718e - page 5
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 for frame base (B) Four frame-to-base bolts (C) Four large flat washers (D) Four lock nuts (E) Two small bolts (F) Two phillips-head screws (G) One 3/16 ...
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Precor 718e - page 6
Page 6 Assembling the 718e Low Impact Climber The information in this section provides instructions regarding the assembly of the 718e or 723e Low Impact Climber. You should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the climber according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited w ...
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Precor 718e - page 7
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. Diagram 4 Attach frame to base Front crossbar Bolt Upright support Base Weld Gasket Washer CAUTION: To avoid injury and ensure the integrity of the unit, do not drop the sta ...
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Precor 718e - page 8
Page 8 Rope 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. The gasket should hang on the reed switch cable. Take the following steps t ...
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Precor 718e - page 9
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. Insert the two mid- ...
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Precor 718e - page 10
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 facing toward the footpad, slide the top of the resistance cylinder onto the upper axle. Place the washer and spacer on the bolt. Re-insert t ...
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Precor 718e - page 11
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 as shown in Diagram 10. Use the wrench to hold the nut in place whi ...
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Precor 718e - page 12
Page 12 Diagram 12 Install electronic console Phillips-head screws Electronic console 8. Install Electronic Console. (Diagram 12) To attach the electronic console display to the handrail console, take the following steps: a. Plug the slotted reed switch cable connector into its receptacle on the underside of the electronic console display. b. Place ...
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Precor 718e - page 13
Page 13 USA R USA R USA R Diagram 14 Location of magnet and reed switch Left-hand stair arm Resistance cylinder Base column support Magnet Reed switch 10. Check Operation of Electronics. (Diagram 14) Make sure that the spacing between the magnet on the left stair arm and the reed switch on the rear short column is correct. If the spacing is incorre ...
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Precor 718e - page 14
Page 14 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 16. Guide rope Diagram 16 Install the guide rope Stair arm Pulley Pencil or pen mark Guide rope Diagram 17 Mark the guide rope d. Pull the rope taunt and mark the rope where it meets the stair arm mount ...
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Precor 718e - page 15
Page 15 1 3 2 4 5 Diagram 18 Measure the distance of the resistance cylinders from the mounts 1/4" to 1/2" Adjustment knob Resistance cylinder mount g. 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). Check the distance between the top of the resis ...
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Precor 718e - page 16
Page 16 Using the Precor 718e Low Impact Climber In addition to providing an excellent cardiovascular workout, one of the advantages of the 718e climber is that it is simple to use. With very little time or practice, you can learn how to use it effectively. This section provides informa- tion and instructions about the following: • using the elec ...
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Precor 718e - page 17
Page 17 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. TIME —functions like a stopwatch, giving ...
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Precor 718e - page 18
Page 18 Setting the Resistance Level Before using the 718e 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). The relationship between body weight, step height, and cadence determines how ha ...
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Precor 718e - page 19
Page 19 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..., to 150). If you bypass the mark th ...
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Precor 718e - page 20
Page 20 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. To pause your workout, simply stop stepping on the climber. Five minutes after you stop exercising the electronics unique screen-saver feature turns off the display and saves your positi ...
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Precor 718e - page 21
Page 21 Diagram 22 Working out on the 718e 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. Refer to How to Use the 718e Climber . 3. Start your workout by taking steps 4 to 8 inc ...
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Precor 718e - page 22
Page 22 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. Stand erect with your feet placed firmly on the stair arm footpads. 2. To maintain your balance after stepping onto the stair arms, place your hands in a comfortable positio ...
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Precor 718e - page 23
Page 23 General Aerobic T raining Information A workout on the Precor 718e climber provides excellent and efficient cardio- vascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves, and hips. The darkened areas in Diagram 23 indicate the muscles improved. Diagram 23 Muscles exercised during a stair climber workout. 1. Trapezius 2. D ...
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Precor 718e - page 24
Page 24 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. Diagram 24 shows your recommended heart rate training zone, ...
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Precor 718e - page 25
Page 25 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. Compare the total number of beats with your training zo ...
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Precor 718e - page 26
Page 26 Maintenance and T roubleshooting The 718e climber requires very little maintenance. The only maintenance you need to do periodically is to clean the climber. You will also need to change the batteries when they wear down. Instructions for these procedures are provided in this section. If you encounter problems with the climber, refer to Tro ...
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Precor 718e - page 27
Page 27 718e Troubleshooting Tips Check the chart below to see if your problem is listed. If the following informa- tion does not solve a particular problem, call your authorized Precor dealer. See Obtaining Service in this section for information Problem Solution Electronics, no display • Replace batteries. See instructions on the previous page. ...
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Precor 718e - page 28
Page 28 Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. © 1988 Precor Incorporated, Rd. 1989. Specifications subject to change without notice. 1-800-4-PRECOR NOTICE: Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award winning designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical constr ...
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