Horizon Fitness 3.1E, User Manual

Page 1: ...ELITE SERIES 3 1E Elliptical User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...OM USER PROGRAMS 1 2 23 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 24 COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS 26 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 28 MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE 29 HEART RATE CHART 30 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM WARM UP COOL DOWN 31 ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS 32 WEEKLY LOG SHEETS 33 MONTHLY LOG SHEETS 34 LIMITED WARRANTY 35 2 CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equ...

Page 3: ...nto any opening Do not remove the elliptical trainer s side covers Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider Never operate this elliptical trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been damaged or immersed in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not use outdoors Only use the power cord provided with your el...

Page 4: ...ended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mounting or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your elliptical trainer is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your elliptical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly rec ommended that the elliptical trainer is warmed up to room temperature before first time use...

Page 5: ...process of a elliptical trainer that 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 trainer could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises To prevent damage to the elliptical trai...

Page 6: ...e space provided below SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW Refer to this number when calling for service and also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card and in your own records Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete Owner s Guide before using your new elliptical trainer 6 ...

Page 7: ...pression An Improved Self Image The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit Your new elliptical trainer will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your elliptical trainer in the comfort of your home This manual provides you with basic information for u...

Page 8: ... THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY Place your elliptical trainer on a level flat surface It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor PARTS see illustration on previous page 1 Front Foot Tube 2 Upper Handlebars 2 Lower Handlebars Link Arms 2 Pedal arms 2 Foot Pads 2 Guide Rails 1 Console 1 Console Mast 1 Console Mast Boot 1 Power Supply 2 Crank Boots 2 Front Upper H...

Page 9: ... Nut Quantity 3 E 8mm Set Screw Quantity 4 B 70mm Bolt Quantity 3 O 17mm Wrench Quantity 1 P 15 13mm Wrench Quantity 1 N 4mm Allen Quantity 1 M 5mm Allen Screw Driver Quantity 1 U Lock Washer Quantity 3 D 15mm Bolt Quantity 6 C 12mm Bolt Quantity 3 R White Teflon Washer Quantity 4 T 40mm Bolt Quantity 2 S Sleeve Q 8mm Bolt Quantity 8 HARDWARE A 20mm Bolt Quantity 2 ...

Page 10: ...through the mast DO NOT PINCH WIRES STEP 4 ATTACH LEFT RIGHT PEDAL ARMS AND PEDAL ARM SLEEVES Note Black Teflon surface of K should be facing the pedal arm STEP 5 ATTACH LEFT RIGHT LOWER HANDLE BARS TO CONSOLE MAST ATTACH LEFT RIGHT UPPER HANDLE BARS ATTACH H BAR COVERS Note Bolts and washers are pre assembled STEP 6 ATTACH FOOT PAD TO FOOT PLATE THEN CONNECT THE PIVOTING FOOT PAD STEP 7 ATTACH LE...

Page 11: ... the front foot tube LEVELING The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use Once you have placed the elliptical trainer where you intend to use it raise or lower the adjustable levelers located underneath each guiderail Once you have leveled the elliptical trainer lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame Elliptical Operation Adjustment ...

Page 12: ...12 MOVING Your 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 ...

Page 13: ...offer a variance in your workout routine and to strengthen and train a wider range of leg muscles Your elliptical trainer also allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to allow you to focus on other muscle groups such as hamstring and calves When using your elliptical trainer you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot pad This is a natural walking or running motion and you should n...

Page 14: ...in exercising The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the console LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with CD MP3 AM FM and cassette etc Speaker Input Jack CD MP3 Player Holder ...

Page 15: ...ur workout DISTANCE 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 Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 70 RPM ...

Page 16: ...ing the easiest and level 20 being the most difficult WATTS A measurement of your expending energy May be used to evaluate and quan tify your fitness progress over time HEART RATE Shown as Beats per Minute You can monitor your heart rate at any time dur ing your workout by holding the heart rate grips PROFILE Allows you to view your program intensity while you exercise Each horizontal row of bars ...

Page 17: ...ing press the arrow keys to scroll through the different times Press enter to choose your desired time Once you choose your time press the Enter button and begin your work out CHOOSING YOUR WEIGHT With the weight text scrolling press the arrow keys to scroll through the different weights Press enter to choose your desired weight Once you choose your weight press the Start button and begin your wor...

Page 18: ...R Simulates a gradual hill climb to strengthen your leg muscles and improve your cardiovascular health P6 RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete with a com puter pacer to the finish line P7 THR ZONE 1 Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum exercise level to burn fat while adjusting the resist ance to keep you in your target heart rate ...

Page 19: ...4 10 4 10 4 10 4 10 4 10 4 10 4 3 2 Level 7 2 3 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 3 2 Level 8 3 3 5 12 5 12 5 12 5 12 5 12 5 12 5 12 5 3 3 Level 9 3 3 6 13 6 13 6 13 6 13 6 13 6 13 6 13 6 3 3 Level 10 3 4 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 4 3 Program segments Warm Up Cool Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Level 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 Level 2 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 5 4 3 2 ...

Page 20: ...369 431 407 339 179 368 548 349 376 166 125 332 Level 3 Resistance 3 4 5 6 5 7 5 6 7 6 7 5 7 5 6 6 5 4 3 distance 169 253 337 308 142 484 97 389 441 413 349 187 376 560 373 383 172 129 344 Level 4 Resistance 3 5 6 7 6 8 6 7 8 7 8 6 8 6 7 7 6 5 3 distance 169 254 338 327 187 500 106 416 462 430 373 201 393 572 396 401 178 134 356 Level 5 Resistance 4 5 7 8 7 9 7 8 9 8 9 7 9 7 8 8 7 5 4 distance 170...

Page 21: ...ess Start and begin your Race Program The time of the program will default accordingly to the pace average speed and distance that you entered After the Race Program has started press the Up or Down buttons or the quick resistance keys to adjust your resistance levels 1 20 Your goal in this program is to beat the pacer to the fin ish line by covering an equal distance at a faster pace The top row ...

Page 22: ...vels to get you to your target pulse zone 4 After the 5 minute warm up period the resistance levels will increase gradually to get the user to the selected target THR zone Once the user is at the target pulse zone plus or minus 5 beats the resistance level will remain at the current resistance level 5 If the actual heart rate of the user is above the target THR zone the resistance levels will grad...

Page 23: ...Down button and press Enter You will need to select a speed for all 15 segments pressing Enter after each segment 4 Once you have chosen your desired resistance level for all 15 segments press Start to begin your program At this time your program has been successfully saved into memory and can be used for future workouts 5 To reset your program information and delete it from memory press and hold ...

Page 24: ...e PROBLEM The elliptical trainer makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process grease the threads and tighten again PROBLEM The resistance levels seem to be incorrect seeming too hard or too easy SOLUTION Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position Restart the console and retry the resistance levels PROBLEM Roller...

Page 25: ... 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 Anyone 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 If you ...

Page 26: ...e store showroom because there is generally more back ground noise than in your home Also there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor If 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 ...

Page 27: ... cord from the wall outlet WARNING To remove power from the elliptical the power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet Clean the entire machine and guide rails Wipe down the elliptical trainer 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...

Page 28: ...nt is that it s a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you won t be inter rupted If you are to be successful with your fitness program 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 For aerobic exercise benefits it s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minute...

Page 29: ...tain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars It is recommended that you hold the handlebars only long enough to see your heart rate readout on the console You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars WARNING The heart rate function is not a medical device Various factors may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading The heart rate reading...

Page 30: ...The American Heart Association recommends working out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60 and 75 of your maximum heart rate See the chart below for convenient reference 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 Hear Rate 108 Beats Per Minute 75 of maxi mum Heart Rate 135 Beat Per Minute ...

Page 31: ...and and hold your foot against the back of your thigh for a count of 15 seconds Repeat with your right ankle and hand and continue alternating for a total of 8 repetitions SEATED TOE TOUCH 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 st...

Page 32: ...EXERCISE DIARY Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exercise log book As time goes by you ll be able to look back with pride at the work you ve done As your fit ness improves you can look back and see how far you ve come HOW HARD How hard you workout is also determined by your goals If you use your elliptical trainer to prepare for a 5K run you w...

Page 33: ...33 Weekly Log Sheet ...

Page 34: ...34 Monthly Log Sheet ...

Page 35: ...the elliptical trainer as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect Horizon Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages All returns must be pre authorized by Horizon Fitness Horizon Fitness obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at Horizon Fitness optio...

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