Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E6050 Horizon Fitness
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LIMITED SERIES E6050 Elliptical User’ s Guide.
T able of Contents IMPOR T ANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this exercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this owner's guide.
OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer .
CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, AL W AYS CONSUL T YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST P AINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHOR TNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCIS- ING AND CONSUL T YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
Before proceeding, find your e l li p t i ca l t ra i n e r ’ s serial number and model name located under the console mast boot and enter it in the space provided below: SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAM.
CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your elliptical trainer . Y ou’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Y our elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
8 Assembly UNP ACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recom- mended that you place a protective covering on your floor . Note: It is recommended that you apply grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise.
9 A) 20mm Bolt Quantity: 2 F) 17mm Nut Quantity: 2 K) 25mm T eflon Coated W asher Quantity: 4 L) W avy W asher Quantity: 2 I) 15mm Screw Quantity: 4 J) Arc W asher Quantity: 3 G) 13mm Nut Quantity: 1 .
10 STEP 1: ATT ACH FRONT TUBE. STEP 2: ATT ACH LEFT & RIGHT GUIDE RAILS. STEP 3: ATT ACH CONSOLE MAST & CONSOLE MAST BOOT COVER. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STEP 7: ATT ACH LEFT & RIGHT LOWER LINK ARMS/HANDLE BARS. STEP 8: ATT ACH H-BAR COVERS. STEP 9: ATT ACH CONSOLE.
11 POWER Y our programmable elliptical trainer is powered by a power supply . The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the front foot tube. LEVELING The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use.
12 MOVING Y our elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Carefully pick up the guide rails and roll the elliptical to the desired position.
13 TIPS CA UTION ! W AR NING W AR NING CAUTION! Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy , weighing up to 200lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving.
Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected.
15 TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute.
16 RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons or the quick resistance keys on the console. The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 20 quick speed keys (level 1 being the easiest and level 20 being the most difficult).
17 CHOOSING A PROGRAM With the program text scrolling, press the arrow keys to scroll through the different programs. Press enter to choose your desired program. Once you choose your program, you will see the resistance level scrolling across the screen.
18 P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. P2 INTERV ALS Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels through- out your workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
19 P2 INTERV ALS Program Charts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Level 1 112525 2 525252525211 L evel 2 112626 2 626262626211 Level 3 123737 3 737373737321 L evel 4 223838 3 838383838322 Level 5 2 .
20 Y our elliptical trainer is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However , if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below .
21 YOU MAY EXPERIENCE AN ERRATIC READOUT UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight. T ry 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.
22 COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? Our elliptical trainers are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise.
23 WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the entire trainer and guide rails after each use.
24 Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to main- tain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise.
25 HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register . When griping the handlebars, do not grip tightly . Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure.
26 T ARGET HEAR T RATE ZONE Y our ‘T arget Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals.
27 STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exer- cise related injury . Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion.
28 An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your pri- mary goal for exercising on your elliptical trainer to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program.
29 Weekly Log Sheet.
30 Monthly Log Sheet.
31 FRAME • LIFETIME Horizon fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE • 5 YEARS Horizon fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the five years of the original owner .
HORIZON FITNESS | 800 BURTON BOULEV ARD | DEFOREST , WI 53532 Phone 1-800-244-4192 Fax 1-608-842-1660 www .horizonfitness.com Limited Series. Rev . 1.3.
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