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MANUAL
Safety Notice..............2
Assembly & Usage 3-7
Exploded View ..........8
Parts List ..............9-10
Exercise Computer ..11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Note the following precaution before assembling or operating the machine.
BEFORE you begin:
1. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY OF THE ORBITREK ELITE IS 275 LBS (125 kgs).
Persons whose body weight exceeds this limit should NOT use this machine. 1. Locate a comfortable work site. Assemble your OrbiTrek Elite in an open space with adequate
2. Keep children and pets away from the Orbitrek Elite at all times. DO NOT leave ventilation and lighting. Because the OrbiTrek Elite is portable, to some extent, you need not
unattended children in the same room with the machine. assemble it exactly where it is to be used. For your convenience, however, you should avoid
hauling the machine across excessive distances, through narrow passage ways or over staircases
3. Handicapped or disabled persons should not use the Orbitrek Elite without the presence once its assembly is complete.
of a qualified health professional of a qualified health professional or physician.
4. If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, 2. Its a good idea to flatten out the shipping carton, and use it as a work surface when you
assemble the OrbiTrek Elite. Keep a few paper towels handy since some of the components
STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
are lightly pre-greased.
5. Before beginning training, remove all within a radius of 2 meters from the machine.
DO NOT place any sharp objects around the Orbitrek Elite. Notice:
6. Position the Orbitrek Elite on a clear, level surface away from water and moisture.
Place mat under the unit to help keep the machine stable and to protect flooring. Find your tools. You will need the following tools to assemble the Orbitrek Elite.
Ruler with both metric and English measurements
7. Use the Orbitrek Elite only for its intended use as described in this manual. Allen wrench (6# and 8#)
DO NOT use any other accessories not recommended by the manufacturer. Spanner
8. Assemble the machine exactly as the descriptions in the instruction manual.
Before assembling please check whether all needed parts are available (at the above of this instruction
9. Check all bolts and other connections before using the machine for the first time and
sheet you will you will find an exploded drawing with all single parts (marked with numbers) which this
ensure that the trainer is in the safe condition.
item consist of.
10. Hold a routine inspection of the equipment.Pay special attention to components which
are the most susceptible to wear off, i.e.connecting points and wheels. The defective
Identify your hardware:
components should be replaced immediately. The safety level of this equipment can only
be maintained by doing so. Please don't use the Orbitrek Elite until it is repaired well. Organize your bolts and nuts before assembly. Nuts are identified by the diameter of the cavities.
11. NEVER operate the Orbitrek Elite if it is not functioning properly. For more information, refer to exploded view diagram and parts list on pages 8-10 of this manual.
12. This machine can be used for only one persons training at a time.
13. Do not use abrasive cleaning articles to clean the machine. Remove drops of sweat
from the machine immediately after finishing training. NO.1 LEFT HINGE BOLT
NO.6 SPRING NO.7 LEFT LOCK NUT (1/2) NO.9 CARRIAGE BOLT (M8*60)
WASHER (1/2)
14. Always wear appropriate workout clothing when exercising. Running or aerobic shoes
are also required.
NO.11 ARC WASHER (8) NO.12 DOMED NUT (M8) NO.13 NUT (M8) NO.14 FLAT WASHER (8)
15. Before exercising, always do stretching first.
16. The power of the machine increases with increasing the speed, and the reverse.
NO.32 SPRING
The machine is equipped with adjustable knob, which can adjust the resistance. NO.20 BOLT (M8*45) NO.31 HINGE SCREW (3/8*20)
WASHER ( 10)
NO. 33 D SHAPER WASHER

WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
FIRST. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 35 OR PERSONS WITH
NO.93 ARC WASHER NO.38 SPINDLE BAR NO.89 RIGHT LOCK NUT (1/2)
PRE-EXISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ORBITREK ELITE. (dl=16 D=26 s=0.3)
NO.34 LOCKING
THANE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED KNOB

BY OR THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NO.42 RIGHT HINGE BOLT ALLEN WRENCH 8# ALLEN WRENCH 6# SPANNER

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Step 1: Attaching front and rear stabilizers Step 2: Attaching the Spindle Bar

Attach the Front Stabilizer (No. Insert the Spindle Bar (No. 38) through the Right Connecting Tube (No. 55) into the main frame,
23) and the Rear Stabilizer (No.
10) to the main frame using:
Fig. 1 into Left Connecting Tube (No. 24). Put a D Shaper Washer (No. 33) and a Spring Washer (No. 32)
on either side of the Spindle Bar and tighten both ends using the Hinge Screws (No. 31).
23
4 Carriage Bolt (No. 9) 9
31
4 Arc Washers (No. 11) 11 2 D Shaped Washers (No. 33) 32
4 Domed Nuts (No. 12) 12 33
2 Spring Washers (No. 32) 38
2 Hinge Screws (No. 31)
Place the Front Stabilizer (No.
23) against the main frame and
Insert the Right Hinge Bolt 36
be sure the holes line up. Take 19
(No. 42) with the Arc Washer
two of the Carriage Bolts (No. 9) 11 55
(No. 93) through the Pedal Post 91
and pass them through the tube 12
supports located on the unit. 36 (No. 19 for the right side). 33
32
Slip the two Arc Washers (No. 11) 12 Put Spring Washer (No. 6) on 31
over the threaded portions of the 11 the bolt, then pass the Right
carriage bolts. Place the two Hinge Bolt (No. 42) through 19 42
10 24 93
Domed Nuts (No. 12) over the the Crank (No. 91) and secure 5
9
Arc Washers (No. 11) and firmly the bolt with the Right Lock 89
6
tighten down the Domed Nuts Nut (No. 89).
(No. 12) using the wrench provided.
83
1 Right Hinge Bolt (No. 42) 6
Notice: The Front Stabilizer (No. 23) has wheels for moving your Orbitrek Elite. 1 Left Hinge Bolt (No. 1) Fig. 2 5
7
2 Arch Washer (No. 93) 93
Follow the same procedure for attaching rear stabilizer. 1
2 Spring Washer (No. 6)
1 Right Lock Nut (No. 89)
1 Left Lock Nut (No. 7) #1: LEFT #42: RIGHT

Repeat this procedure for the CORRECT

left side.

INCORRECT

ATTENTION: INCORRECT

The Right and Left Hinge Bolt (No. 42 & No. 1) must fully penetrate the nylon ring inside the
Connecting Tube (No. 5) and the Right and Left Crank (No. 91 & No. 83). This will ensure the stability
and durability of you Orbitrek Elite.
In order to install hinge bolt properly, keep it perfectly straight as the bolt goes through the pedal
tubing and the crankshaft. If the hinge bolt is connected to the crankshaft at an angle, damage to
both the hinge and the crankshaft may occur.

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Step 3: Tightening the Lock Nuts and Attaching the Pedals Step 5: Connecting the sensor

Tighten the both sides of Lock Nuts Connect the sensor B1 & B2 as shown in Fig. 5, then install the
(No. 3) before assemblying the pedals.
26 20
Fig. 3 computer (No. 37) into the support tube of the main frame Fig. 5
Attach the Right Pedal (No. 26) and Left 36 (No. 36).
Pedal (No. 27) to their respective Pedal
19 Assembly is complete.
Tube (No. 19) using:
20 19 BATTERY
4 Hex Head Bolt (No. 20) 27
4 Lock Nut (No. 13) 14
4 Flat Washer (No. 14) 13
37
Line up the holes in the pedal with the
holes on the pedal tube. Insert the Hex
Head Bolt (No. 20) through the holes. 14
13 To remove the computer, Battery assembly:
Slide the Flat Washer (No. 14) and the pull the top, slide the computer
Lock Nut (No. 13) over the Hex Head Bolt downwards and then pull from Open the upper cover of the 36
(No. 20) and tighten with the wrench. SPANNER 3 computer, then install the
tube bracket.
battery into the battery
Step 4: Attaching the Handlebars compartment.

You can easily switch your Right and Left Handlebars (No. 22
Fig. 4 & No. 40) between the dual-action mode and the fixed mode
Insert the computer
during the fixed mode during your workout.
into the tube bracket.
DUAL ACTION MODE
To allow the handlebars to move along with the pedals, attach
DUAL ACTION
them to the coupler bars. Select a height setting that is
22 comfortable to the user and make sure both handlebars are Tension adjustment
set at the same height. Lock each handlebar in place with lock
40 ATTACH HERE knob (No.34). See Fig 4. The assembly of your Orbitrek Elite is now complete. As you try your exercises for the first time, you
FOR FIXED MODE should adjust the tension to the correct level before you begin your full workout. Turning the adjustment
34 FIXED MODE knob allows you to change the tension level and vary the intensity of your workout as you exercise.
55 To keep the handlebars stationary while you workout, attach To increase tension turn the tension knob to the right and top decrease tension turn the tension knob
34 36 them to the tubing on the main frame between he coupler bars. to the left.
24 As with the dual-action mode. Set both handlebars at the
same comfortable height and secure them with the lock knob Reversible movement
(No. 34).
Remember, your Orbitrek Elite has REVERSIBLE movement!
Forward pedaling exercises your quadriceps (front thigh muscles), while backward pedaling targets your
hamstrings (back thigh muscles). Take advantage of these facts to make your workout less fatiguing and
more fun.
Note: Orbitrek Elite has two moveable wheels on the front stabilizer, which are easy for you to move your
training bike and the end cap on the rear stabilizer can adjust the parallelism.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TIGHTEN ALL THE BOLTS AND NUTS WELL BEFORE
BEGINNIG YOUR WORKOUT.
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NO. NAME QUANTITY SPEC

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 1

2
3
LEFT HINGE BOLT
BUSHING I
LOCK NUT
1
10
4
1/2"
28* 16*16
M10
4 STEEL BUSHING 4 28* 14*10
5 CONNECTING TUBE 2
6 SPRING WASHER 2 1/2"
7 LEFT LOCK NUT 1 1/2"
8 ADJUSTABLE END CAP 2
9 CARRIAGE BOLT 4 M8X60
35 10 REAR STABILIZER 1 50*1.5
11 ARC WASHER 4
12 DOMED NUT 4 M8
13 LOCK NUT 4 M8
14 FLAT WASHER 4 8
15 HEX HEAD BOLT 4 M10X55
16 SCREW 2 ST4.2X19
35
17 LEFT HANDLEBAR COVER (L) 1
18 BUSHING 2 4 28* 10*10
19 PEDAL TUBE 2
93 20 HEX HEAD BOLT 4 M8X45
21 LEFT HANDLEBAR COVER (R) 1
22 RIGHT HANDLEBAR 1
23 FRONT STABILIZER 1
24 LEFT CONNECTING TUBE 1
25 FRONT END CAP 2 50*1.5
26 RIGHT PEDAL 1 2
27 LEFT PEDAL 1 10
28 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 M6X48
29 WHEEL 2 23* 6.2*32
30 LOCK NUT 3 M6
93 31 HINGE SCREW 2 3/8"*20
32 SPRING WASHER 2 10
33 D SHAPER WASHER 2
34 LOCKING KNOB 2
35 PLASTIC SLEEVE 2
36 MAIN FRAME 1
37 COMPUTER 1
38 SPINDLE BAR 1
39 FOAM GRIP 2 33* 23*310
40 LEFT HANDLEBAR 1
41 HANDLEBAR END CAP 2 25.4*2
42 RIGHT HINGE BOLT 1 1/2"
43 RIGHT HANDLEBAR COVER (L) 1
44 RIGHT HANDLEBAR COVER (R) 1
45 PLASTIC SLEEVE 2
46 END CAP 2 30*30*1.5
47 FIXING WASHER (L) 1
48 WASHER 1
49 COLLAR BALL 2
50 COLLAR HOUSING 2
51 FIXING WASHER <R> 1
52 WASHER 1 40*2.8
53 CRANK SHAFT 1 17*146
54 CHAIN WHEEL 1 d=3.2,P=6.35
55 RIGHT CONNECTIING TUBE 1
56 FLAT WASHER 3 5
57 LEFT CHAIN COVER 1
58 FIXING NUT 2 M10*1.0

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59
60
NUT
FIXING BOLT
2
2
M6
M6*55
EXERCISE COMPUTER
61 TENSION KNOB 1
62 NUT 2 M10*1
63 FLYWHEEL 1 SPECIFICATIONS:
64 FLYWHEEL SHAFT 1
65 LITTLE CHAIN WHEEL 1
66 RIGHT CHAIN COVER 1 TIME (TMR)......00:00-99:59
67 NUT 1 7/8"
68 SPRING 1
69 DOMED NUT 1 M6 SPEED (SPD)...0.0-99.9KM/HorML/H
70 END CAP 2
71 WOOLLY BLOCK 1 DISTANCE (DST).0.00-999.9KM
72 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 M5X30
73 PLASTIC FRAME 1
74 RUBBER 1 CALORIES (CAL).0-9999KCAL
75 LOCK NUT 1 M5
76 SPRING COVER 1
77 LEFT LITTLE COVER 1 KEY FUNCTION:
78 SCREW 13 ST4. 2*12 MODE: This key lets you to select and lock on to a particular function you want.
79 RUBBER COVER 1 32*10
80 END CAP 2
81 FIXING NUT 2 M10*1.25 OPERATION PROCEDURES:
82 FIXING TUBE II 1 13.6* 10.3*25.5
83 LEFT CRANK 1 1. AUTO ON/OFF:
84 CHAIN 1
85 SENSOR 1 The system turns on when any key is pressed or when it receives an input from the speed sensor.
86 FIXING TUBE I 1 13.6* 10.3*10.5 The processor turns off automatically when the speed sensor has no signal input or no key is
87 BEARING 3 6000ZZ pressed for approximately 4 minutes.
88 ADJUSTABLE NUT 1 14*35
89 RIGHT LOCK NUT 1 1/2"
90 SPRING WASHER 2 6 2. RESET:
91 RIGHT CRANK 1 The unit can be reset by changing the batteries or pressing the MODE key for 3 seconds.
92 NUT 1 M12*1.25
93 ARC WASHER 2 d1=16 D=26 S=0.3
3. HOW TO PRESET TIME, DISTANCE & CALORIES:
To choose the SCAN or LOCK if you do not want the scan mode, press the MODE key when the
pointer on the function you want which begins blinking.
BATTERY DISPOSAL:
4. FUNCTIONS:
Batteries should not be considered as regular garbage. As consumer you are
TIME: The time of exercise will be displayed by pressing MODE key until brand TMR appears.
obliged to return finished batteries. The finished batteries can be returned to
SPEED: Current speed will be shown buy pressing MODE key until brand SPD appears.
a collection base at your residential area or at places where batteries can be bought.
DISTANCE: The distance of each workout will be displayed by pressing MODE key until brand
DST appears.
CALORIES: The calories burned will be displayed by pressing MODE key until brand CAL appears.
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ALCALI-MANGAN BATTERIES.
SCAN: Automatic display of the following functions in the order shown:
TIME-SPEED-DISTANCE-CALORIES
You will find these symbols on batteries,
BATTERY:
which contain harmful substances:
This monitor uses one battery. If improper display on monitor,
Pb = Battery contains lead
Please reinstall the batteries to have a good result.
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = Battery contains mercury Pb Cd Hg

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Using your Orbitrek Elite will provide you with several benefits. It will improve your physical fitness, This is the stage where you put the effort in. After regular use, the muscles in your legs will become
tone your muscles and in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet, help you lose weight. more flexible. Work at your own pace and be sure to maintain a steady tempo throughout. The rate of
work should be sufficient to raise your heartbeat into the target zone shown on the graph below.
1. The Warm-Up Phase
This stage helps get the blood flowing around the body and the muscles working properly. It will also
reduce the risk of cramp and muscle injury. It is advisable to do a few stretching exercises as shown
below. Each stretch should be held for approximately 30 seconds. Do not force or jerk your muscles
into a stretch. If it hurts, STOP.

INNER THIGH
STRETCHES
FORWARD
BENDS
CALF/ACHILLES
STRETCHES
OUTER THIGH STRETCHES
SIDE BENDS
This stage should last for a minimum of 12 minutes
though most people start at about 15-20 minutes.
2. The Exercise Phase
3. The Cool-Down Phase
This stage lets your cardio vascular system and muscles wind down. This is a repeat of the warm up
Start Position phase. First, reduce your tempo and continue at this slower pace for approximately 5 mintues before
Stand on the left side of the bike, grasp the handlebars (under the you get off your Exercise Bike. The stretching exercises should now be repeated, again remembering
handlebar end caps about 100mm), then stride your left leg, place your not to force or jerk your muscles into the stretch.
left foot on the left pedal, then stride your right leg, place your right foot on As you get fitter, you may need to train longer and harder. It is advisable to train at least three times
the right pedal, adjust your hands and stand pose to a comfortable position. a week, and if possible to space your workouts evenly throughout the week.

MUSCLE TONING

Moving Position To tone muscle while on your RACING BIKE you will need to have the resistance set quite high.
This will put more strain on your leg muscles and may mean you cannot train for as long as you would
Grasp the handlebars, then switch the handlebars to and like. If you are also trying to improve your fitness you may need to alter your training program.
fro in tandem to move along with the pedals, do elliptical You should train as normal during the warm up and cool down phases, but towards the end of the
cycle movement. Your Orbitrek Elite has reversable exercise phase you should increase the resistance making your legs work harder. You will have to
movement. Forward pedalling emphasizes your reduce your speed to keep your heart rate in the target zone.
quadriceps muscle (front thighs), while backwards
pedalling emphasizes your hamstrings (back thighs). WEIGHT LOSS
Remember, if you want to change your movement
direction, stop movement first. The important factor here is the amount of effort you put in. The harder and longer you work, the more
calories you will burn. This is effectively the same as if you were training to improve your fitness, the
difference being the goal.

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