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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations on choosing your elliptical You ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining mz an exercise program Your elliptical is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness a9 goals Regular use of your elliptical can improve the guality of your life in so many ways gt oz a HERE ARE JUST A FEW THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE Weight Loss A Healthier Heart Improved Muscle Tone a Increased Daily Energy Levels rm z w The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit Your B ES new elliptical will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from foot exercising Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your elliptical in the comfort of your home This guide provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your Sw new machine lt 3 feet 3 feet mS Q LOCATION OF ELLIPTICAL Place the elliptical on a level surface There should be 6 feet of clearance behind the elliptical 3 feet on each side and one foot in front for the power cord See diagram to the right Do not place the elliptical in any Sr area that will block any vent or air openings The elliptical should not be S3 located in a garage covered patio near water or outdoors 6 feet GO cz m i m E eo az zo e mE gt zm lt E2. A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level While exercising if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping you are working out too hard A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration not exhaustion If you cannot catch your breath it s time to slow down Always be aware of these warning signs of overexertion Q e m m 7 SNINOILIGNOD JINVNALNIVW 9NIL00HS318003 1 ALNY44VM TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART What is Target Heart Rate Zone Target Heart Rate Zone tells you the number of times per minute your heart needs to beat to achieve a desired workout effect It is represented as a percentage of the maximum number of times your heart can beat per minute Target Zone will vary for each individual depending on age current level of conditioning and personal fitness goals The American Heart Association recommends working out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 6096 and 75 of your maximum heart rate A beginner will want to workout in the 6096 range while a more experienced exerciser will want to workout in the 70 75 range See chart for reference BEATS PER MINUTE AGE 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 EXAMPLE For a 42 year old user Find age along the bottom of the chart round to 40 follow age column up to the target zone bar Results 60 of maximum Heart Rate 108 Beats Per Minute 75 of maximu
3. SET SCREWS ES After handlebars are assembled they will rotate freely be cautious Until zc ze A WAR NIN E the machine is fully assembled do not grab the handlebars for support 25 eo az E Remove PRE ATTACHED SCREWS located on the front and back of the HANDLEBARS e F Attach HANDLEBAR COVERS with PRE ATTACHED SCREWS G Repeat on other side zm SNOILQV233d NI938 NOA 140 311320119 JONVNALNIVW S NOI1900081NI 355 300418 1V21141113 ONINOILIGNOD NIL00HS3180031 Q31IAT1 s 2 a N E lt em c s 4 Lam d TT o O o b lt ALS c9 wi Z AME tole 5 3 s x N cc o lt SNAM L 9 u zz 9 e 2 lt in 72 m o 2 u 2 m gt S c Z lt e a 2 2 a 5o lt ac c z c a lt o lt x a lt ea N lt o 5 2 o e o lt mw e lt lt lt m o ASSEMBLY STEP 6 m m z EE oz V lt RIGHT LOWER LINK ARM U BRACKET m SPLIT TEFLON WASHERS 1 c gt SPACER H FLAT WASHER J CONNECTING TUBE BOLT K on RIGHT PEDAL ARM s 58 om Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6
4. Tu as B Align the U BRACKET on the RIGHT LOWER LINK ARM with the CONNECTING TUBE on the RIGHT PEDAL ARM gt x C Slide the SPACER H through the U BRACKET and the CONNECTING TUBE so that it can no longer rotate D Insert 2 SPLIT TEFLON WASHERS between the CONNECTING TUBE and the U BRACKET e En Secure the joint with a FLAT WASHER J and BOLT K m Repeat on the other side o m2 vz HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6 CONTENTS SPACER H A T2 mm axis MI 2 ty 2 ES zu zo ou ma SPLIT TEFLON FLAT WASHER J BOLT K WASHER 1 35 mm i 15 mm 28 mm Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 4 mm zm INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY STEP LOWER LINK ARM LOWER HANDLEBAR SPACER RINGS SPACER IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS gt co N lt LOWER HANDLEBAR PRE ATTACHED NUT FLAT WASHER AND S gt 55 m LU r LOWER LINK ARM SPACER RINGS AND SPACER lt NOTE There is no hardware bag for this step S A Remove PRE ATTACHED SPACER SPACER RINGS BOLTS FLAT EB WASHERS and NUTS from LOWER LINK ARM LONER HANDEEBAR 5 and the LOWER LINK ARM 55 B Slide PRE ATTACHED SPACER into LOWER LINK ARM The fert C Place 2 PRE ATTACHED SPACER RINGS on both sides of side is marked L PRE ATTACHED SPACER While holding PRE ATTACHED SPACER zo RINGS slide LOWER LINK ARM into bottom end of ez LOWE
5. a schedule and a time when you won t be interrupted be successful with your fitness program lt you have to make it a priority in your life So decide on a time pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month HOW LONG Duration of Workouts Sw For aerobic exercise benefits it s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 60 minutes per ae session But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times If you ve been sedentary during the og past year it may be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity If your goal is weight loss a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results om m HOW HARD Intensity of Workouts 5 9 How hard you workout is also determined by your goals If you use your machine to prepare for a 5K o workout you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness Regardless of your long term goals always begin an exercise program at low intensity Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity The first is by monitoring your heart rate and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level this is simpler than it sounds PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL
6. commercial rental school lt or institutional setting Failure to comply will void the warranty Do not use elliptical 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 Lu Use the elliptical only as described in this manual za Keep the topside of the foot support clean and dry r Disconnect all power before servicing or moving the equipment To clean wipe surfaces down with soap zz and slightly damp cloth only never use solvents See MAINTENANCE s Do not use other attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer Attachments may cause injury Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or when oxygen is being administered m Use the elliptical only as described in the elliptical guide and owner s manual ze The equipment shall be installed on a stable base me At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the elliptical ES than 10 feet At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the elliptical mz Children over the age of 12 should not use the elliptical without adult supervision It is essential that your elliptical is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your elliptical E has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly recommended that the elliptical is warmed up to room temperature bef
7. heartrate zone plus or minus 5 beats the resistance level will remain at the current level If the user is more than 25 beats per minute above the target heart rate zone the console will shut down for safety reasons The last four minutes of the programme will begin the cool down period At this time ithe programme will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth cool down NOTE The chest strap is required to use the HRC program IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY PRECAUTONS INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN lt OPERATION CONDITIONING amp MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY ki SAVING A WORKOUT You can save a workout in any of the 4 save workout locations 1 At the end of your workout the console will prompt you if you would like to save your completed workout by scrolling SAVE WORKOUT u ms If you would like to save the workout press the SAVE WORKOUT key a9 The 1 SAVED WORKOUT LED will light up FREE or FULL will display on the console FREE indicates that oz this location is empty FULL indicates a previously saved workout is already saved to that particular a7 location You may save to either a FREE or FULL location however if you choose to save to a FULL location the previously saved workout will be deleted and replaced with the new workout 4 Press the SAVE WORKOUT key until you have selected the desired save
8. life please dispose of this article correctly and safely local refuse sites F Remarque relative la gestion des d chets Les produits Horizon Fitness sont recyclables la fin sa durr e d utilisation remettez l appareil un centre de gestion de d chets correct collecte locale NI Verwijderingsaanwijzing Horizon Fitness producten zijn recycleerbaar Breng het apparaat aan het einde van de gebruiksduur naar een op recycling gespecialiseerd bedrijf plaatselijk verzamelpunt E Informaciones para la evacuaci n Los productos de Horizon Fitness son riciclables Cuando se termina la vida util de un aparato una m quina entr guelos an una impresa local de eleiminaci n de residuos para su reciclaje I Indicazione sullo smaltimento I prodotti Horizon Fitness sono reciclabill Quando l apparecchio non servir pi portatelo in un apposito punto di raccolta della Vostra citt Punti di raccolta comunall PL Wskazowka dotyczaca usuwania odpadow Producty firmy Horizon Fitness podlegaj recyklingowi Pod koniec okresu o ywalnoEcl pros z oddac urz dzenie do wlaEciwego punkto usuwania odpadow lokalny punkt zbiorczy CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE IMPORTANT amp MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES OPERATION YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED gt lt lt 120309 Rev 1 7 2009 Horizon Fitness
9. program the MyKeys to your desired resistance values The RESISTANCE defaults ES Easy 1 s ma Med 8 Hard 12 To change the default value of any MyKEY while in a workout first select the resistance level you would like to save then press and hold the MyKEY you wish to change for 3 seconds The current resistance level will flash on the console and beep three times indicating that the new level has been saved successfully a NOTE Easy cannot be set higher than Med and Med cannot be set higher than Hard The console will E beep once if the values are incorrect and the value will not be saved nm HEART RATE E oa gt PULSE GRIPS Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register It takes 5 consecutive heart beats 15 20 seconds for your heart rate to register When gripping the pulse handlebars do not grip tightly Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure Keep a loose cupping hold You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip pulse handlebars Make sure to clean the pulse sensors to ensure proper contact can be maintained lt OPERATION IMPORTANT The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device While heart rate grips can provide a relative estimation of your actual heart rate they should not be relied on when accurate r
10. to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 2 fea N N lt TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE GUIDELINES OPERATION BEGIN amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY z e 5 e z CONSOLE HANDLEBAR CAP UPPER HANDLEBAR u a DISPLAY LS HANDLEBAR COVER SETS Cii oz PULSE GRIPS a LOWER HANDLEBAR WATER BOTTLE HOLDER ELBOW COVER CONSOLE MAST m POWER CORD SOCKET CONSOLE MAST BOOT FRONT STABILIZER TUBE PIVOTING FOOT PAD e PEDAL ARM COVER lt CAL Z Se PEDAL ARM Ek mo ROLLER WHEEL COVER 4 LOWER LINK ARM Om MID STABILIZER TUBE MID STABILIZER CAP SF TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED 5 9 o Phillips Screw Driver L 1 Console 2 Pedal Arm Covers 13 15mm Flat Wrench L 1 Console Mast 2 Roller Wheel Covers L 5mm T Wrench L 1 Console Mast Boot 2 Elbow Covers 1FrontStabilizer Tube j 2 Pivoting Foot Pads 2 Mid Stabilizer Caps 1 Water Bottle Holder o mz 2 Upper Handlebars 5 Hardware Bags i 2 Lower Handlebars 3 iPod Dock Inserts m L 2 Handlebars Caps 1 Universal Player Dock Insert ze L 2 Handlebar Cover Sets tiPod Docking Station Rubber Plug 2 Lower Link Arms 1 Audio Adaptor Cable EE S C 2 Pedal Arms 1 Power Adapter mz e zm gt zm o lt ASSEMBLY
11. 4 Usethe IPOD CONTROLS on the bottom of the console to adjust volume and song settings mz NOTE If you don t want to use the speakers you can plug your headphones into the AUDIO OUT JACK on right of the IPOD DOCKING STATION 6 Replace the RUBBER PLUG into the bottom of the DOCKING STATION when the station is not in use NOTE iPod audio will not play through speakers if the AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE is plugged in while iPod is in the DOCKING STATION gt zm T Once you have connected the iPod to the docking station please allow up to 75 seconds for the iPod and docking station to sync up before it will be fully functional To adjust the volume you must use the IPOD CONTROLS located under the docking station NOTE if you don t want to use the speakers you can plug your headphones into the AUDIO OUT JACK on right of the IPOD DOCKING STATION iPod Dock Inserts Universal MP3 Player Note Dock insert sizes Dock Insert vary for each iPod iPod Docking Station Sara racc m Dock Connector Pin 3 Rubber Plug neos 0900 G Dock Insert Speakers wm QQOOO USING NON iPod MP3 CD PLAYERS 1 Leave RUBBER PLUG at bottom of DOCKING STATION 2 hold your player in place in the DOCKING STATION use the UNIVERSAL PLAYER INSERT NOTE Only iPod is compatible
12. DAY z THURSDAY gt gt FRIDAY SATURDAY WEEKLY TOTALS O Qo cz os ma ES m2 5 WEEKLY GOAL DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUNDAY a s MONDAY TUESDAY 25 WEDNESDAY gt THURSDAY mz a FRIDAY SATURDAY WEEKLY TOTALS gt a zm lt INTRODUCTION MONTHLY LOGS MONTHLY GOAL DISTANCE CALORIES IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY MONTHLY TOTALS MONTHLY GOAL DISTANCE CALORIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN a2 lt o E ao TL 1 MONTHLY TOTALS zu 82 s a MONTHLY GOAL so WEEK DISTANCE CALORIES Su oF Sui ud m 25 MONTHLY TOTALS et Luz lt 3 341 9 NI938 9NINOILIQNO2 1V31141113 380438 MSS NOLEN GOAN JINVNILNIVW 8 c m 4 o Q AINVUSNVM TROUBLESHOOTING Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable However if you do experience problems with your elliptical please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below PROBLEM The console does not light up SOLUTION verify the following The outlet the machine is plugged into is functional Double check that the breaker has not tripped The correct power cord is being used Only use the power cord provided or aut
13. EQUIRED We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed The most important maintenance steps are to wipe perspiration off the unit after each use and periodically checking the assembly bolts for tightness HOW DO I CLEAN MY ELLIPTICAL Clean with soap and water cleaners only Never use solvents on plastic parts Cleanliness of your elliptical and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum For this reason Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed AFTER EACH USE DAILY Turn off the elliptical by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet Wipe down the elliptical with a damp cloth Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the elliptical Inspect the power cord If the power cord is damaged contact Horizon Fitness Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut Pi AWARNING To remove power from the elliptical the power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet WEEKLY Clean underneath the elliptical following these steps e Turn off the elliptical e Move the elliptical to a remote location e Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath the elliptical e Return the elliptical to its previous position EVERY MONTH e Inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on th
14. ING MODE Set your maximum resistance using the keys Press ENTER to select the maximum resistance Set your minimum resistance using the keys Press ENTER to select the minimum resistance Set the time duration of the workout using the keys W IN Press START to begin exercising EVENT TRAINING MODE SEGMENTS REPEAT SEGMENT WARM UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 1 12 TIME 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 2 00 2 00 RESISTANCE 9 2 2 9 9 2 9 2 2 9 9 9 1 1 These values are based off a maximum setting of 9 and a minimum setting of 2 Actual resistance values will be based upon your maximum and minimum settings amp TRAINING MODE HRC Once the HRC program is selected press Enter Using the chart on page 25 determine your target heart rate Your target heart rate should be set at a number that you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout To adjust your target heart rate press the plus or minus buttons Once you have chosen your target heart rate press Enter Press the plus or minus buttons to adjust your time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin your workout After the four minute warm up period the resistance level will increase gradually to get the user to the entered target heart rate zone Once the user is at the target
15. LLIPTICAL OPERATION POWER Your programmable elliptical is powered by a power supply The power must be plugged into the power jack which is located in the front of the machine near the STABILIZER TUBE Make sure the console power switch located next to the power jack is in the ON position b Do not operate the elliptical if the power cord or plug is damaged If the AWARNING elliptical appears to not be working properly do not use the elliptical b m MOVING x Your elliptical has a pair of transport wheels built into the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE To move first remove the power supply and firmly grasp N the REAR STABILIZER BAR carefully lift and roll Our ellipticals are well built and heavy weighing up to 280 Ibs Use care and additional help if necessary when moving A WARNING FOOT POSITIONING Your elliptical offers a variety of foot positions Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad increases your step height which will create a feel similar to a step machine Placing your foot toward the back of the foot pad decreases your step height and creates more of a gliding feel similar to a smooth walk or run Your elliptical also allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to offer a variation to your workout and to focus on other major leg muscle groups such as your hamstrings and calves WORKOUT OPTIONS LOWER BODY WORKOUT To focus on a lower body workout hold the stationary hand
16. NG amp LOWER BACK MUSCLE STRETCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you Do not lock your knees Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Sit upright again Repeat one time TIPS vy THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP amp COOL DOWN WARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up The warm up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise Make sure that you warm up on your product at a slow pace The warm up should gradually bring your heart rate into your Target Heart Rate Zone COOL DOWN Never stop exercising suddenly A cool down period of 3 5 minutes allows your heart to readjust to the decreased demand Make sure that your cool down period consists of a very slow pace to allow your heart rate to lower After the cool down repeat the stretching exercises listed above to loosen and relax your muscles ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals Is your primary goal for exercising to lose weight Improve muscle Reduce stress Prepare for the spring racing schedule Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program Below are some common exercise goals Weight Loss lower intensity longer duration workouts Improve Body Shape and Tone interval work
17. R HANDLEBAR n a D Insert 1 PRE ATTACHED BOLT into LOWER HANDLEBAR and secure using 1 PRE ATTACHED WASHER and 1 PRE ATTACHED NUT 55 E Repeat on other side gt ah b Ei SNOILNVIJ4d INVLYOdWI gt 74 rn Eg lt 19 S3NIT3QIf9 NOILV41d0 NI938 ONINOILIGNOJ 1V911d1113 330438 ONILOOHS3TANOYL ALNY44VM ASSEMBLY STEP 8 SCREW L PRE ATTACHED SCREWS ELBOW COVERS A Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 8 B Attach the ELBOW COVERS to the LOWER LINK ARM using 2 PRE ATTACHED SCREWS and 1 SCREW L C Repeat on other side HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 8 CONTENTS SCREW L jus 10 mm Qty 2 ASSEMBLY STEP 9 CONSOLE WIRES PRE ATTACHED SCREWS CONSOLE MAST NOTE There is NO hardware bag for this step All hardware is pre installed A B C Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the CONSOLE wires Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE ATTACHED SCREWS screws will have to be removed from the console first DO NOT PINCH WIRES YOU RE FINISHED INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS gt co N lt TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE GUIDELINES OPERATION YOU BEGIN amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY
18. ROJO SERIES ROJO E5 FOR MODEL ELLIPTICAL USER S GUIDE 2 u 2 Q INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon elliptical Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller healthier lifestyle a Horizon elliptical can help you attain it adding club quality performance to your at home workouts with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier faster Because we re committed to designing fitness equipment from the inside out we use only the highest quality components It s a commitment we back with one of the strongest frame to brake warranty packages in the industry You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort the best reliability and the highest quality in its class Horizon ellipticals deliver TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Precautions 4 Assembly 6 Before You Begin 17 Elliptical Operation 18 Conditioning Guidelines 25 Troubleshooting amp Maintenance 30 Limited Warranty 34 2 2 oa TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT GUIDELINES OPERATION YOU BEGIN PRECAUTIONS amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this elliptical When using an electrical product basic precautions should always be followed including the f
19. STEP 1 BOLTS A Y MID STABILIZER TUBE MAIN FRAME FRONT STABILIZER TUBE TH MID STABILIZER CAP A Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 B Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS A C Insert MID STABILIZER CAPS into the MID STABILIZER TUBE HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS BOLT A 20 mm Qty 2 EJ INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS gt co N lt CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE amp MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES OPERATION YOU BEGIN TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY ASSEMBLY STEP 2 PRING WASHERS C CONSOLE MAST SNOILNVIJ4d INVLYOdWI ARC WASHERS E BOLTS B AT WASHERS D gt 4 24 m z lt DNSOLE MAST BOOT DNSOLE CABLE lt ow cm as A Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 zu B Slide CONSOLE MAST BOOT onto the bottom of the CONSOLE MAST above bolt holes as shown above e gt C Carefully pull the CONSOLE CABLE through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the CONSOLE MAST D Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS B 2 SPRING WASHERS C and 2 cr FLAT WASHERS D in each side and 2 BOLTS B 2 SPRING WASHERS C and 2 ARC WASHERS E in Sc the front of the CONSOLE MAST Slide CONSOLE MAST BOOT down to cover MAIN FRAME i S DO NOT PINCH WIRES nS 5 E Attach the WATER BOT
20. TLE HOLDER to the mast using 2 PRE ATTACHED SCREWS o HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS ane m me BOLT B SPRING WASHER C FLAT WASHER D r a B 20 mm 15 mm 20 mm Qty 2 Qty 6 Qty 6 Qty 4 S angle view z i zi INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY STEP 3 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS gt co LI ROLLER WHEEL COVER 77 lt BEFORE YOU BEGIN NOTE There is NO hardware bag for this step All hardware is pre installed A Attach the PEDAL ARM COVER to the RIGHT PEDAL ARM using PRE ATTACHED SCREW B Attach the ROLLER WHEEL COVER to the RIGHT PEDAL ARM using PRE ATTACHED SCREW ELLIPTICAL OPERATION C Repeat on the other side CONDITIONING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY ASSEMBLY STEP 4 SNOILNVIJ4d INVLUOdWI PRE ATTACHED WASHERS LOWER HANDLEBAR PRE ATTACHED SCREWS gt 4 24 m z lt PRE ATTACHED cm WASHER amp BOLT mo em HANDLEBAR COVERS em m 5 5 NOTE There is NO hardware bag for this step hardware is pre installed A Remove PRE ATTACHED BOLT amp WASHER from CONSOLE MAST o9 B Slide LOWER HANDLEBAR onto CONSOLE MAST and attach by re inserting PRE ATTACHED WASHER amp BOLT m m C Remove PRE ATTACHED SET SCREWS from right UPPER HANDLEBAR mz D Slide UPPER HANDLEBAR onto LOWER HANDLEBAR and secure by reinserting PRE ATTACHED
21. e machine for proper tightness Clean any debris off of the pedal arm wheels and guide rails CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE IMPORTANT GUIDELINES OPERATION YOU BEGIN PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION amp MAINTENANCE Lr 72 gt e LIMITED WARRANTY 3 3 9 S3NIT3dIn9 1 8340 NI938 2384 9NINOILIGNOD 19141113 340434 1NVIMOdNI NOLLONGORLNI 9NIL00HS318003 1 gt gt 2 lt LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY x EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS Who is covered The original owner and is not transferable What IS covered Repair or replacement of a defective motor electronic component or defective part and is the sole remedy of the warranty What IS NOT covered Normal wear and tear improper assembly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the equipment as sold Damage or failure due to accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic neglect theft vandalism fire flood wind lightning freezing or other natural disasters of any kind power reduction fluctuation or failure from whatever cause unusual atmospheric conditions collision introduction of foreign objects into the covered unit or modifications that are unauthorized or not recommended by Horizon Fitness ncidental or consequential damages Horizon Fitn
22. eadings are necessary Some people including those in a cardiac rehab program may benefit from using an alternate heart rate monitoring system like a chest or wrist strap Various factors including movement e of the user may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading The heart rate reading is intended only as slu an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general Please consult your physician 2 oo e Su QUICK START Sz ul N Use this mode if you wish to begin working out immediately 1 Turn on the elliptical the switch is located on the back of the console ee 2 Press START key and begin exercising 3 Workout will automatically count time up from 0 00 the resistance will default to Level 1 4 Theresistance level can be adjusted during the workout et zo E SELECTING TRAINING MODES MANUAL MODE If you do not want to use a training mode workout you can use MANUAL instead so This mode only changes incline or resistance levels when adjusted by the user 1 While SELECT TRAINING MODE scrolls across the display press keys until Manual scrolls across ae the display and press the ENTER key to select 2 Set the time duration of the workout using the keys 3 Press START to begin exercising o 4 The resistance level be adjusted during the workout 5 The time will count down from the pre select
23. ed duration re TRAINING MODE WEIGHT LOSS lt em This mode keeps you in the ideal fat burning zone while shaping and toning your body mo 1 Press the WEIGHT LOSS TRAINING key The LED next to WEIGHT LOSS will light up and WEIGHT LOSS will scroll across the display 2 Press ENTER to select WEIGHT LOSS TRAINING MODE 3 Set your maximum resistance using the keys E 4 Press ENTER to select the maximum resistance m PR Su 5 Set your minimum resistance using the keys e gt 6 Press ENTER to select the minimum resistance 7 Set the time duration of the workout using the keys 8 Press START to begin exercising O em WEIGHT LOSS TRAINING MODE SEGMENTS REPEAT SEGMENT WARM UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 mz TIME 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 2 00 2 00 lt RESISTANCE 1 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 6 6 4 4 1 1 1 These values are based off a maximum setting of 6 and a minimum setting of 2 o Actual resistance values will be based upon your maximum and minimum settings zm sm mr gt z O mz e RES gt zm o a TRAINING MODE EVENT TRAINING If you are training for a race or need to increase your stamina this is the training mode for you 1 Press the EVENT TRAINING key The LED next to EVENT TRAINING will light up and EVENT TRAINING will scroll across the display Press ENTER to select EVENT TRAIN
24. ess is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages including damage incurred during a move economic loss loss of property or profits loss of enjoyment or use or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature in connection with the purchase use repair or maintenance of the product Equipment used for commercial purposes or any use other than a single family or Household unless endorsed by Horizon Fitness for coverage Equipment owner or operated outside the US and Canada Delivery assembly installation setup for original or replacement units or labor or other costs associated with removal or replacement of the covered unit Any attempt to repair this equipment creates a risk of injury Horizon Fitness is not responsible or liable for any damage loss or liability arising from any personal injury incurred during the course of or as a result of any repair or attempted repair of your fitness equipment by other than an authorized service technician All repairs attempted by you on your fitness equipment are undertaken AT YOUR OWN RISK and Horizon Fitness shall have no liability for any injury to the person or property arising from such repairs D Entsorgungshinweis Horizon Fitness Produkte sind recyclebar F hren Sie das Ger t am Ende der Nutzungsdauer einer sachgerechten Entsorgung zu 6rtliche Sammelstelle GB Waste Disposal Horizon Fitness products are recyclable At the end if its useful
25. generally more background Sw noise than in your home Also there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a ae wood overlay floor Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor If og a fitness product is placed close to a wall there will be more reflected noise HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as motorcycle drives RE Sa CAN I MOVE THE TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED o Your elliptical has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs It is easy to move your elliptical by rolling it on the front transport wheels It is important that you place your elliptical in a comfortable and inviting room Your elliptical is designed to use minimal floor space Many people will place their ellipticals facing the TV or a picture window If at all possible avoid putting your elliptical in a unfinished basement To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you the elliptical should be in a comfortable setting m i nS CAN PEDAL BACKWARDS ON MY ELLIPTICAL Your elliptical allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to exercise and strengthen a wider range of muscles JINVNILNIVW 8 c m 4 o Q AINVUSNVM MAINTENANCE WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS R
26. horized by Horizon Fitness The power cord is not pinched or damaged and is properly plugged into the outlet AND the machine The power switch is turned to the ON position may not apply to all models Turn off the machine and unplug power cord Remove the console and check that all connections to the console are secure and not damaged or pinched NOTE If your console uses batteries they may need to be replaced PROBLEM The console lights up but the Time RPM s do not count SOLUTION verify the following Turn off machine and unplug power cord Remove the console and check that all connections to the console are secure and not damaged or pinched If doing the above does not fix the problem the speed sensor and or magnet may have become dislodged or damaged PROBLEM The resistance levels seem to be incorrect seeming too hard or too easy SOLUTION verify the following The correct power cord is being used Only use the power cord provided or authorized by Horizon Fitness Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position Restart and retry the resistance levels PROBLEM The roller wheels appear to be leaving particles on the guide rails SOLUTION This is considered normal wear of the elliptical wheels To remove simply wipe off the roller wheels and guide rails with a damp cloth PROBLEM The elliptical makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION verify the following The elliptical is
27. ive the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the service necessary to get you and your Horizon Fitness elliptical running again CONDITIONING ELLIPTICAL BEFORE IMPORTANT GUIDELINES OPERATION YOU BEGIN PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION amp MAINTENANCE um 72 gt 5 LIMITED WARRANTY COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS 55 ARE SOUNDS ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL E Our ellipticals are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free oz magnetic resistance We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise However because d the resistance system itself is so quiet you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noises Unlike older louder technologies there are no fans friction belts or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our ellipticals These mechanical noises which may or may not be intermittent are normal gt and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel All a bearings belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit through the casing and frame It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over time lt because of thermal expansion of the parts WHY IS THE ELLIPTICAL HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE AT THE STORE All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is
28. lebars only This will target your lower body muscles MOUNTING THE ELLIPTICAL 1 Stand on the side of the elliptical next to the lowest foot pedal 2 While holding both of the stationary handlebars place your foot on the lowest foot pedal and pull yourself up onto the elliptical 3 Wait until the elliptical finds its resting place and then place your other foot on the opposite pedal FULL BODY WORKOUT For a full body workout push and pull continuously on the dual action arms while pedaling IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY pMPORTANT INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN lt OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITIONING GUIDELINES amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY SNOLLNVI34d K4W3SSY NOILINGOULNI 918 NOA 330338 5 5 nim E 3 gt ar 3J9NVN3LNIVW S3NIT3dIf9 SNINOILIQNOO ONILOOHSITANOUL ALNY4Y4VM ROJO E5 CONSOLE DISPLAY price 1110710 M kil saves WORKOUT Note There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed LED WINDOWS Time Distance Calories Heart Rate Complete Speed RPM Resistance and Scan FEEDBACK LEDS Indicate what workout feedback is currently being displayed TRAINING MODE LEDS Indicate what training mode is currently selected SAVED WORKOUT LEDS Indicate when a saved workout is selec
29. m Heart Rate 135 Beat Per Minute ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM BEFORE IMPORTANT ELLIPTICAL OPERATION Sn Su c HLI ae Z e 4 TROUBLESHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY NI938 NOA 2384 350338 X18 N3SSV 1NYLMOdMI 8340 1191141113 Q e m m 7 SNINOILIGNOD JINVNALNIVW 9NIL00HS318003 1 ALNY4Y4VM STRETCHING STRETCH FIRST Before using your product it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion Do not stretch to the point of pain Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches 1 STANDING CALF MUSCLE STRETCH Stand near a wall with the toes of your left foot about 18 from the wall and the right foot about 12 behind the other foot Lean forward pushing against the wall with your palms Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce bs while stretching Repeat on the other side u 2 STANDING QUADRICEP STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance grasp your right ankle with your right hand and hold your foot against the back of your thigh for 15 seconds Repeat with your left ankle and hand 3 SITTING HAMSTRI
30. ollowing Read all instructions before using this elliptical It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions If you have any questions after reading this manual contact Customer Tech Support at the number listed on the back panel of this manual a o EE oz FI 7 04 AWARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire a electrical shock or injury to persons B BS f 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 Do not sprint above 80 rpms To maintain balance it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mounting or Sw dismounting the machine ae Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the elliptical og e Do not turn pedal arms by hand e Make sure handlebars are secure before each use e Do not insert or drop any object into any opening e Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it To clean wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cane cloth only never use solvents See MAINTENANCE This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds Failure to comply will void the warranty o e This elliptical is intended for in home use only Do not use this elliptical in any
31. on a level surface Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process grease the threads and tighten again PROBLEM When MP3 player is connected there is no sound coming from the speakers or the speakers sound fuzzy SOLUTION verify the following Make sure audio cable is plugged in securely to both the console and MP3 Player jacks PROBLEM iPod is not charging from the docking station and or does not respond to console controls SOLUTION verify the following Make sure you are using the proper size iPod insert Make sure the iPod dock connector is securely plugged into the connector pin on the elliptical HEART TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM There is no heart rate reading SOLUTION Remove the console and verify that the heart rate cables are attached properly making sure that the cables are securely inserted into the console YOU MAY EXPERIENCE AN ERRATIC READOUT UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars Constant movement and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate grips while exercising When you are breathing heavily during a workout When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring When your hands are dry or cold Try moistening your palms or rubbing them together to warm Anyone with heavy arrhythmia Anyone with arteriosclerosis or peripheral circulation disorder Any
32. one whose skin on the measuring palms is especially thick NOTE Outside interference sources such as computers motors and fluorescent lights may cause the heart rate reading to be erratic Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines large motors etc If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem discontinue use and turn the power off The following information may be asked of you when you call Please have these items readily available Model Name Serial Number Date of Purchase receipt or credit card statement In order for Customer Tech Support to service your elliptical they may need to ask detailed questions about the symptoms that are occurring Some troubleshooting questions that may be asked are How long has this problem been occurring Does this problem occur with every use With every user If you are hearing a noise does it come from the front back or inside What kind of noise is it thumping grinding squeaking chirping etc If you are having a resistance problem what is occurring Is the resistance always too hard or too easy Does the resistance respond when pushing the buttons on the console Does the resistance constantly cycle through the levels during the workout Has the machine been maintained per the maintenance schedule Does the problem occur when using the handlebars Without using the handlebars Answering these and other questions will g
33. ore first time use Failure to do so may cause 39 premature electronic failure ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE r There are several areas during the assembly process of an elliptical that AWARN ING special attention must be paid It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly the elliptical could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises To prevent damage to the elliptical the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken UNPACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it Place the product on a level flat surface It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor During each assembly step ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt NOTE A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware Any grease such as lithium bike grease is recommended Before proceeding find your elliptica s serial number located on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the space provided below Also locate the model name which is located on the mast boot ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME IN THE BOXES BELOW SERIAL NUMBER MODEL Refer
34. outs alternate between high and low intensities Increased Energy Level more frequent daily workouts Improved Sports Performance high intensity workouts Improved Cardiovascular Endurance moderate intensity longer duration workouts If possible try to define your personal goals in precise measurable terms and then put your goals in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up into monthly and weekly segments Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation benefits Short term goals are easier to achieve Your console provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress You can track Distance Calories or Time KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY To make your personal exercise log book photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets which are located on the next page E BEFORE IMPORTANT ELLIPTICAL OPERATION Sn Su oz HLI ae 2 4 TROUBLESHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY WEEKLY LOGS Sz WEEKLY GOAL so DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUNDAY oz am MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY lt WEEKLY TOTALS lt m mo WEEKLY GOAL DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY em mr WEDNES
35. ted START Press start to begin exercising starts your workout or resume exercising after pause STOP Press to pause end your workout Hold for 3 seconds to reset the elliptical RESISTANCE KEYS Used to adjust resistance in small increments increments of 1 ENTER Used to confirm selection and adjust settings TRAINING MODE KEYS Used to select between 3 training modes Weight Loss Event Training and Cardio Training SAVE WORKOUT KEY Used to select and use any of 4 pre saved workouts After your workout press to save a workout for future use RESISTANCE MYKEYS Used to reach desired resistance more quickly See next page for details CHANGE DISPLAY Changes workout feedback during workout IPOD CONTROLS Press to adjust your attached iPod audio settings See page 22 for more info IPOD DOCKING STATION Used to dock and charge your iPod SPEAKERS Music plays through speakers when your CD MP3 player is connected to the console AUDIO IN JACK Plug your CD MP3 player into the console using the included audio adaptor cable AUDIO OUT HEADPHONE JACK Plug your headphones into this jack to listen to your music through the headphones NOTE When headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer come out through the speakers Maximum user s body weight 135 kg 300 Ibs c m c gt zx CONSOLE OPERATION MyKEYS INTRODUCTION You can
36. with the DOCK CONNECTOR PIN in the IPOD DOCKING STATION 3 Connect the included AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE to the AUDIO IN JACK on left of the IPOD DOCKING STATION and the headphone jack on your CD MP3 player 4 Use your CD player buttons to adjust song settings NOTE if you don t want to use the speakers you can plug your headphones into the AUDIO OUT JACK on right of the IPOD amp DOCKING STATION 5 Remove the AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE when not in use IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY PRECAUTONS INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN lt 2 OPERATION CONDITIONING amp MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 3 ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM DOV SS HOW OFTEN Frequency of Workouts oz The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise Whether it s 3 days or 6 days remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside gt a specific time of day to exercise It doesn t matter whether it s in the morning before breakfast during a lunch hour or while watching the evening news What s more important is that it s a time that allows you to keep
37. workout location you would like gt to save your workout 5 Press and hold the SAVE WORKOUT key for 5 seconds to save the workout for future use The console will beep 3 times if the workout is saved rm ki SELECTING A SAVED WORKOUT Sw 1 Press SAVE WORKOUT key to scroll through workouts you have saved The SAVED WORKOUT LEDs 1 4 ae will light up Only the save workout locations to which workouts have been saved will be available If no DY workouts have been saved no saved workouts will be available Z 2 Once you have selected the saved workout you desire press ENTER or START to begin the workout NOTE Changes made to a saved workout will not be saved unless you repeat the save workout process above ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION USING iPod AUDIO PLAYER or mi 7J gt 55 P ez The Horizon Fitness iPod Docking Station is the entertainment solution for your workouts m Various models of iPod with a dock connector can fit with the use of the included inserts mz Using your iPod Docking Station iPod not included i 1 Remove the RUBBER PLUG from bottom of the DOCKING STATION 4 2 Place the DOCK INSERT that fits your iPod model into the DOCKING STATION MI 3 Plug in your iPod by matching the DOCK CONNECTOR on the elliptical with the dock connector on ze your iPod NOTE If you want to connect a different sized iPod simply lift out the DOCK INSERT and me replace with a new one zo
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