Tunturi C 900 owner manual Assembly

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1. ASSEMBLY

Before assembling the device, insure all parts are present (fig. 1):

AMain mast assembly

BSupport legs (2)

CTie rods (2)

DFeet (2)

EHandlebar support tube

FMeter mount

GMeter

HTransmitter belt

ITransformer (12 V)

JHard ware kit

If you notice that a part is missing, contact the dealer and give the model (TriStepper 900), serial number and spare part number from the spare part list in the back of the manual.

The package includes a silicate bag for absorbing moisture during storage and transportation.

Once the device and all its parts have been unpacked, assemble as follows (left, right, front and rear are seen from the exercising position):

1.1. ATTACH THE SUPPORT LEGS

Position the main mast assembly on the floor so that the TriStepper label is facing up. Screw the left leg tube into the main mast as shown (fig. 2), being careful to keep the leg tube in line. N.B. Do not force. If resistance is felt initially, unscrew and start again. Hand tighten the leg firmly. Install the right leg in the same manner.

1.2. ATTACH THE TIE RODS

Place the hooked end of a tie rod into the left hole at the bottom of the main mast (fig. 3). Gently slide the tie rod bracket into the end of the left tube while simultaneously inserting the threaded end of the tie rod into the tie rod bracket. Slide the bracket with the rod into the tube as far as possible, making sure the bracket is at the correct angle to the tie rod.

Secure the tie rod with a flat washer and locking nut. Tighten the nut with the flat wrench supplied. Repeat for the right tie rod.

1.3. ATTACH THE FEET

The feet are labeled "L"and "R" (for left and right). Slide each foot onto its respective leg, making sure the tie rod fits into the bottom of the slot (fig. 4). Tilt the TriStepper back into the upright position.

1.4. ATTACH THE HANDLEBAR

Align the holes on the base of the handlebar to those on the top of the mast, making sure the handlebar end caps are pointing forward. Secure the handlebars with four Allen screws and split lock washers. Tighten screws with the hex wrench (fig. 5).

1.5. ATTACH THE METER

Feed the wires from the meter through the meter mount and push the meter into place on the meter mount (fig. 6). Connect the wires and snap the meter mount over the handlebars, making sure the tongue on the handlebar mount fits into the corresponding groove on the meter mount (fig 7). N.B. Be careful not to damage the wire.

To secure the meter, remove carefully the meter and the protective paper from the two-sided adhesive tape on the meter mount. Push the meter back into place. N.B. Be careful not to damage the wire.

1.6. PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER

Plug the transformer into the connector in the lower left hand corner of the side of the pulley cover and then to the wall socket (fig. 8). N.B. Make sure the wire does not run under the device.

2. USE

Working out using a stepper is excellent aerobic exercise, the principle being that the exercise should be suitably light, but of long duration. Aerobic exercise is based on improving the body’s maximum oxygen uptake, which in turn improves endurance and fitness. The ability of the body to burn fat as

afuel is directly dependent on its oxygen-uptake capacity. Aerobic exercise should above all be pleasant. You should perspire, but you should not get out of breath during the workout. You must, for example, be able to speak and not just pant while pedalling.

You should exercise at least three times a week, 30 minutes at a time, to reach a basic fitness level. Maintaining this level requires a few exercise sessions each week. Once the basic condition has been reached, it is easily improved, simply by increasing the number of exercise sessions. Exercise efficiency can be measured by monitoring the pulse.

Exercise is always rewarding for weight loss, because it is the only way of increasing the energy spent by the body. This is why it is always worthwhile to combine regular exercise with a healthy diet.

The feet of the TriStepper 900 move independently of each other. This means that as the resistance is decreased, the tempo will need to be increased and the step length shortened, in order to exercise and avoid the pedals descending too far with the users weight. With fast tempo and small steps the work out is more efficient: the pulse is faster and energy consumption increases. The higher the colums of dots on the display, the more efficient the work out is.

N.B. Keep your head up and neck straight in order to avoid strain on your neck, shoulders and back. Keep also your back straight. Make sure that your feet are centered onthe foot pedals and that your hips, knees, ankles and toes are facing forward. Keep your body weight centered over your lower body regardless to whether you lean forward or stand upright.

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