Schwinn 438 Elliptical Assembly and Owner's Manual
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Elliptical Trainer Model 438 ASSEMBLY GUIDE and OWNER'S MANUAL odel 438 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 2
before attempting to exercise on the Schwinn® 438 elliptical trainer. Pay special attention to the safety notices at the beginning of the owner's manual to avoid serious injury to yourself or damage to the equipment. Take a moment to thoroughly review the parts and hardware lists and required tools - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 3
3 Parts List 4 Hardware List 5 Assembly Instructions 6 Owner's Manual Safeguards 17 Features 19 Operation 20 Maintenance 46 Fitness Guide 48 Workout Log 57 Warranty 58 FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR YOUR SCHWINN® ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MODEL 438, REFER - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 4
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PARTS DIAGRAM Tools Required The tools below are required during the assembly of your Schwinn® 438 ellipitcal trainer. They are included with the product. 4mm Allen Wrench 6mm Allen Wrench Complete Parts Diagram 5mm Allen Wrench Open End Wrench Philips Screwdriver 3 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 6
PARTS LIST Console #2 Fan Assy #3 Front Stabilizer Assy #4 Handlebar Jct Cover Set #5 Lower Left Handlebar Assy #6 Left Pedal Arm Assy #7 Left Pedal Arm Assy #17 Console Mast Assy #18 Complete Static Handlebar #19 Right Crank Cover #20 Left Crank Cover #21 AC Adaptor #23 Shroud Plug #25 4 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 7
HARDWARE Step #1 8.2x18x1.5T Curve Washer #35 (Qty 6) Step #3 8x25 Button Head Bolt #36 (Qty. 6) Step #4, #5, and #10 8x15 Socket Cap Head Bolt #26 (Qty 4) Step #6 8.2x15x1.2T Arc Washer #43 5x8 Pan Head Screw #11 (Qty 4) (Qty 11) Step #7 and #8 12.5x25x1.0T Arc Washer #32 (Qty 4) 10. - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 8
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Read and follow each step carefully and in proper order to avoid missing any steps. Be sure to have all parts and tools on hand for a particular step before beginning assembly for that step. If you discover parts are missing, contact Customer Service at 800-864- - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 9
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2-Assemble the Console Parts #2 Console (Qty 1) #3 Fan Assembly (Qty 1) #19 Static Handlebar (Qty 1) 2-1 Remove the six (6) Round Head Machine Screws (#1) from the Console (#2). 2-2 Attach the Console (#2) to the Static Handlebar (#19) with the six (6) Round Head Machine - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 10
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 3-Attach the Console Mast to the Main Frame Parts N/A Main Frame (Qty 1) #18 Console Mast (Qty 1) #25 Shroud Plug (Qty 4) Hardware #26 8x15 Socket Cap Head Bolt (Qty 4) #43 8.2x15x1.2T Arc Washer (Qty 4) 3-1 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 11
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 4-Attach the Console to the Console Mast Parts #2 Console (Qty 1) #3 Fan Assembly (Qty 1) #18 Console Mast (Qty 1) 4-1 Attach the Console/Fan/Static Handlebar Assembly (#2, #3, and #19) to the Console Mast (#18) with four (4) - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 12
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 5-Attach Mast Covers Parts #12 Left Mast Cover (Qty 1) #13 Right Mast Cover (Qty 1) #18 Console Mast (Qty 1) Hardware #11 5x8 Pan Head Screw (Qty 5) 5-1 Slide the Left Mast - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 13
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 6-Attach the Sub Pedal Arm Assemblies and Crank Covers Parts #17 Sub Pedal Arm Assy (Qty 2) 6-2 -Tapping Round Head Screw (#41). 6-6 Repeat steps 6-1 through 6-5 for the left Pivot Tube using the Left Crank Cover (#21). 34 33 17 41 32 34 33 21 17 32 32 22 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 14
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 7-Attach the Pedal Arm Assemblies Parts #7 Left Pedal Arm Assembly (Qty 1) #15 Right Pedal Arm Assembly (Qty 1) #17 Sub Pedal Arm Assy (Qty 2) Hardware #27 20.5x29x1.5T Wave Washer (Qty 2) 7-1 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 15
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 8-Attach the Upper Handlebar Assemblies Parts #8 Left Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) #16 Right Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) #18 Console Mast (Qty 1) Hardware 8-1 Attach the Right Upper Handlebar (#16) to the Console Mast (#18) - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 16
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 9-Attach the Lower Handlebar Assemblies Parts #6 Lower Left Handlebar Assembly (Qty 1) #7 Left Pedal Arm Attach the Lower Right Handlebar Assembly (#10) to the Right Upper Handlebar (#16) using the two (2) Set Screws (#30). 9-2 Attach the Lower Right Handlebar (#10) - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 17
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 15 30 10 9 37 41 9 29 15 6 9 41 29 9 41 7 Figure A-9 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 18
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 10-Attach the Handlebar Junction Cover Set Parts #5 Handlebar Junction Cover Set (Qty 2) #8 Left Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) #16 Right Upper Handlebar (Qty 1) Hardware 10-1 Attach the Handlebar Junction Cover Set (#5) to the Right - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 19
Safety Information Do not discard this Owner's Manual. It contains important information on the proper and safe operation of your Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer Model 438. The following is a list of warning labels used throughout this manual: Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 20
Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner's Manual.) • Service the equipment only in accordance with the maintenance section in the Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Assembly Guide and Owner's Manual. Always disconnect the power supply before servicing the machine. • This elliptical is for home use - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 21
FEATURES Schwinn® Model 438 Features ■ Synchronized Arms For a total body workout. ■ Heavy Duty Construction Sturdy wheels allow a single individual to easily move and position the elliptical trainer across any flat surface. ■ Frame Stabilizers Oversize frame stabilizers for added stability. 19 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 22
Using Your Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Before operating your Schwinn® 438 elliptical trainer, read the warnings listed on pages 17 and 18 of this manual . Getting Started Plug the AC adapter into the back of the console. To start using your Schwinn® elliptical trainer, stand on the foot - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 23
. Adjusting your level will allow you to increase or decrease your intensity level. Use the console to control the resistance. Overview of the Schwinn® 438 Elliptical Computer Your Schwinn® 438 elliptical trainer is equipped with a versatile computer console, which includes: • Backlit LCD • LED and - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 24
OPERATION functions while you become familiar with your Schwinn® 438 elliptical trainer. Computer Console Design Before we discuss using the specific functions of the computer, let's get familiar with the display, the different features, and various buttons located on the console. LCD Display The - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 25
of the display shows the program profile you are using. Within this profile are "bricks," or rectangles, that to the right show the upcoming course profile. The manual, heart rate control, custom, and time trial programs will elliptical trainer easy to operate and gets you to your workout quickly. 23 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 26
OPERATION Using the Schwinn® 438 Computer ■ LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the workout pedal revolutions per minute (rpm). WATTS Displays the current power you are producing at a given resistance level. A watt is a measure of workload similar to horsepower (in fact, one horsepower - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 27
FAN Used to the console, perform the "power-up" step, and erase all memory information. When button will start the Manual program. This is a "one-touch" way of starting the Manual program. Press START/ and resuming your workout. Press this button to measure and obtain your heart rate recovery score. - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 28
and DOWN buttons simultaneously for three seconds. Use the UP or DOWN button to select measurement units, which sets the computer for: • Miles • Miles/hour • Pounds • Inches Or select METRIC measurement mode. ■ Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn® elliptical trainer is equipped with grip heart rate sensors - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 29
Start This is a "one-touch" way of starting the Manual program. ■ Manual Mode You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make the program heart rate you select to exercise in. Please note: You must either use the chest strap or grip the heart rate sensor pods located on the - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 30
is one of the best ways to measure improvements in your physical fitness level. The test measures your fitness by comparing your power output (in watts) to your of your maximum heart rate. When you reach the "test zone" the elliptical holds the watts steady for three minutes. This is to allow you to - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 31
power (watts). These numbers, along with information about your age and weight, are put into a formula and produce a "Fitness Score." Note: The Fitness Test is an excellent way to measure changes in your own fitness level. It is not designed to be used Department of Health and Human Services. 29 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 32
OPERATION When choosing the BMI program you will be prompted to enter your height and weight, and the computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. The console will display "IDEAL BMI RANGE." The ideal or normal range is 18.5-24.9. The console will also display your ideal weight range - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 33
rate for three minutes before pressing the RECOVERY button. This will be easier to achieve and obtain for best results in the Quick Start or Manual program so that you can control level of resistance. Please note: The RECOVERY button does not function when you are in the BMI program. ■ Results - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 34
Things You Should Know Before Exercising ■ The values calculated or measured by the computer are for exercise reference purposes only, NOT to avoid many heart rate display problems. ■ Resistance control-You can control the resistance of your elliptical trainer by using the UP or DOWN buttons. You - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 35
will resume the program where you left off. Console Operation-Manual Program ■ Select Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. 2 To access the Manual program, scroll through the display using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 36
Start Press START when the "PRESS START" screen appears. "MANUAL" will display, confirming you are about to start the Manual program. You can now begin exercising. ■ Changing Levels You ■ Select Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. 34 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 37
OPERATION 2 To access the profile programs, scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "PROGRAMS." 3 Press ENTER; the program profile and name will appear in the display. 4 Press the UP - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 38
use the wireless chest strap or grip the heart rate sensor pods located on the handlebars for the computer to read your pulse and for the heart rate control programs to work effectively. Based on your age, the elliptical trainer Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 39
OPERATION greatly to weight control and management by utilizing mostly fat calories for energy. • HRC 70-80 (Select this zone for an aerobic workout.) Exercise within this zone increases overall fitness, improves cardiovascular efficiency, and endurance. • HRC 80-90 (Select this zone for an anaerobic - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 40
off. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR THE HEART RATE ZONE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. Console Operation-Custom 01 and Custom 02 ■ Select Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. 38 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 41
OPERATION 2 To access the Custom 01 and Custom 02 programs, scroll through the display by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "CUSTOM PROGS." 3 Press ENTER; "CUSTOM 01" will flash. 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to alternate between the two programs. 5 Press ENTER to confirm your - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 42
/PAUSE; the computer will resume the program where you left off. Console Operation-T. T. Program (Time Trial) ■ Select Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. 2 To access the Time Trial program, scroll through the display by pressing - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 43
pause the program, press START/PAUSE; the computer will resume the program where you left off. Console Operation-Fitness Test Please note: You must either use the wireless chest strap or grip the heart rate sensor pods located on the handlebars for the computer to read your pulse and for the - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 44
steady for the whole three minutes to maintain a steady heart rate. The Fitness Test is an excellent way to measure changes in your own fitness level. It is not designed to be used to compare one person's score to another person's score. This is because the test protocol only estimates your maximum - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 45
a profile program to achieve that goal. Your exercise is complete when the calories count down to zero. ■ Select Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. 2 To access the Calorie Goal program, scroll through the display by pressing the UP - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 46
you left off. Console Operation-Body Mass Index (BMI) BMI is a useful tool that shows the relationship between weight and height associated with body fat and health risk. ■ Select Program 1 Press any button to power up the console; "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. 2 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 47
■ RECOVERY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BMI AND THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. Using the Chest Strap Transmitter The Schwinn® 438 elliptical trainer has built-in wireless heart rate monitoring capability. When you wear the chest strap transmitter during your workout - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 48
MAINTENANCE Moving your Schwinn® 438 Elliptical Trainer To move the Schwinn® 438 elliptical trainer, carefully lift the rear end of the machine. Steer the machine to the desired location. Be gentle while moving the unit as any sharp impact directly or indirectly to the computer can affect computer - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 49
Keep all the tools supplied with the elliptical trainer to perform future maintenance. Call your authorized Schwinn® Fitness products distributor if you have any questions on the proper use or maintenance of this equipment, or contact Schwinn® Fitness products Customer Service at 1-800-864-1270. 47 - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 50
FITNESS GUIDE Fitness Guidelines by Jay Blahnik ■ Exercise and Health It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue. Obesity is on - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 51
GUIDE Especially if you are over 30, have health problems or have a history of heart disease in your as comfortable as possible, so you'll enjoy using it. If you like music, watching television or motivate and challenge each other. ■ Make fitness a part of your schedule. Include it in your daily planner - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 52
FITNESS GUIDE ■ Use Positive on the treadmill or outdoors, climbing stairs, cycling, or using a StairMaster® stepper or swimming in the pool or ocean. For many ideal to challenge your heart and lungs by doing something like a strong power walk every other day for 15-45 minutes, it is more important - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 53
GUIDE every day. ■ Muscular strength Training your muscles to remain strong using resistance such as dumbbells, elastic tubing or your body weight. In and forth every couple of minutes. The best part is you don't need complicated equipment or fancy machines. You can do everything you need to - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 54
FITNESS GUIDE but certainly the easiest one to incorporate into our daily lives You can even incorporate stretching into your strength training workouts by stretching the muscles you have used immediately after you have completed your exercise set. Like cardiovascular training, it is recommended - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 55
FITNESS GUIDE levels. Any diet that focuses on just one food group source or processed foods can be unhealthy in the long run, and should be avoided. - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 56
FITNESS GUIDE When you are first starting out, you should exclusively work in the Zone 1 and Zone 2 intensities. After a few weeks, you can occasionally incorporate Zone 3 and - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 57
GUIDE you may find that your numbers don't change, but you are able to stay in Zone 3 and Zone 4 longer than you used to. Don't get too attached to any specific number or target heart rate. If you train properly, you will notice numbers that used you control stress, sleep problems and depression. The - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 58
FITNESS GUIDE workout early, or skip a day. It just might be the thing you need to get you excited about your next workout. Possibly the most important - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 59
WORKOUT LOG Schwinn® 438 Elliptical Trainer Workout Log Keeping a log of your workouts is a good your weekly, monthly, or even yearly accomplishments of how much time you spent exercising on your elliptical trainer, the number of calories you burned, and the distance you ran is not only fun but - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 60
-related warranty period(s) stated herein. • If you elect to repair an exercise product or part yourself, using the services of someone other than an authorized Schwinn® Fitness Dealer, or use a replacement part not supplied by Nautilus, Nautilus shall not be liable for any cost, damage, failure or - Schwinn 438 Elliptical | Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 61
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Elliptical Trainer Model 438 Nautilus Inc., World Headquarters, 16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver WA 98683 © 2005 Nautilus Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nautilus and the Nautilus logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus Inc. Schwinn and the Schwinn Quality Seal are registered
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Elliptical Trainer
Elliptical Trainer
Model 438
Model 438
ASSEMBLY GUIDE and
OWNER’S MANUAL