Horizon Fitness ELITE 2.0R, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...E ELITE 2 0R ELITE 3 0R Owner s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1 888 993 3199 fax 1 608 842 1660 www horizonfitness com elite series recumbent owner s guidev1 1 qxd 10 13 2003 11 49 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...product at one of its authorized service centers An Horizon Fitness authorized service center must receive all products for which a warranty claim is made These products must be received with all freight and other transportation charges prepaid accompanied by sufficient proof of purchase Parts and electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by Horizon Fitness or its vendors may sometim...

Page 3: ...Service should be per formed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider Never operate this recumbent bike 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 Horizon Fitness recumbent bike bike Never place the power cord under car...

Page 4: ...xercising mounting or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your recumbent bike is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your recumbent bike has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly rec ommended that the recumbent bike is warmed up to room temperature before first time use Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure C...

Page 5: ... is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise Weight Loss A Healthier Heart Improved Muscle Tone Increased Daily Energy Levels Reduced Stress Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression An Improved Self Im...

Page 6: ...d below the side covers on the frame and enter it in the space provided 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 Horizon Fitness recumbent bike SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW ...

Page 7: ...rnating 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 stretching Sit upright again Repeat for a total of 8 repetitions D E V E L O P I N G A F I T N E S S P R O G R A M POWER The console on y...

Page 8: ...se 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 see page 20 and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level this is simpler than it sounds Note Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise int...

Page 9: ... wall out let Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the recumbent bike Inspect the power cord If the power cord is damaged contact Horizon Fitness Make sure the power cord is not underneath the recumbent bike or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut EVERY WEEK Clean underneath the recumbent bike following these steps Turn off the recumbent bike with the on off switch then u...

Page 10: ... news What s more impor tant is that it s a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you won t be interrupted 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...

Page 11: ...aced 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 CAN I MOVE THE BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the ...

Page 12: ...mia 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 the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem discontinue use and turn the power off DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE PLEASE CONT...

Page 13: ...fy that the heart rate cables are attached properly mak ing sure that the cables are securely inserted into the console SOLUTION If you are using the chest strap there may be a poor connection between the elec trodes and the skin Remoisten the electrodes with water 3 0R only SOLUTION The chest strap may not be positioned properly Reposition the chest strap It may be necessary to experiment with th...

Page 14: ... age current level of conditioning and personal fitness goals 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 B...

Page 15: ...l muscles directly over your sternum Note The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout If the chest strap is too loose or positioned improperly you may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout Elite 3 0R model only If you have any problems with the heart rate function please refer to pages 22 23 in the trou bleshooting section WARNING...

Page 16: ...rcise at throughout the majority of your workout To adjust the target heart rate press the up or down but tons Once you have chosen your target heart rate wait for five seconds and you will see the time flash ing in the Time window Press the up or down buttons to adjust your time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin your workout The THR Zone program will have a 5 minute warm ...

Page 17: ... quick program key The program profile lights will show you which pro gram you have selected Once you choose a pro gram wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window CHOOSING A TIME With the time flashing press the plus or minus buttons to adjust your program time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin you workout CHOOSING A RESISTAN...

Page 18: ... quick program key The program profile lights will show you which pro gram you have selected Once you choose a pro gram wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window CHOOSING A TIME With the time flashing press the plus or minus buttons to adjust your program time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin you workout CHOOSING A RESISTAN...

Page 19: ...rcise at throughout the majority of your workout To adjust the target heart rate press the up or down but tons Once you have chosen your target heart rate wait for five seconds and you will see the time flash ing in the Time window Press the up or down buttons to adjust your time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin your workout The THR Zone program will have a 5 minute warm ...

Page 20: ...l muscles directly over your sternum Note The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout If the chest strap is too loose or positioned improperly you may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout Elite 3 0R model only If you have any problems with the heart rate function please refer to pages 22 23 in the trou bleshooting section WARNING...

Page 21: ... age current level of conditioning and personal fitness goals 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 B...

Page 22: ...fy that the heart rate cables are attached properly mak ing sure that the cables are securely inserted into the console SOLUTION If you are using the chest strap there may be a poor connection between the elec trodes and the skin Remoisten the electrodes with water 3 0R only SOLUTION The chest strap may not be positioned properly Reposition the chest strap It may be necessary to experiment with th...

Page 23: ...mia 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 the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem discontinue use and turn the power off DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE PLEASE CONT...

Page 24: ...aced 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 CAN I MOVE THE BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the ...

Page 25: ... news What s more impor tant is that it s a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you won t be interrupted 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...

Page 26: ... wall out let Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the recumbent bike Inspect the power cord If the power cord is damaged contact Horizon Fitness Make sure the power cord is not underneath the recumbent bike or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut EVERY WEEK Clean underneath the recumbent bike following these steps Turn off the recumbent bike with the on off switch then u...

Page 27: ...se 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 see page 20 and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level this is simpler than it sounds Note Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise int...

Page 28: ...rnating 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 stretching Sit upright again Repeat for a total of 8 repetitions D E V E L O P I N G A F I T N E S S P R O G R A M POWER The console on y...

Page 29: ...d below the side covers on the frame and enter it in the space provided 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 Horizon Fitness recumbent bike SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW ...

Page 30: ... is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise Weight Loss A Healthier Heart Improved Muscle Tone Increased Daily Energy Levels Reduced Stress Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression An Improved Self Im...

Page 31: ...xercising mounting or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your recumbent bike is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your recumbent bike has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly rec ommended that the recumbent bike is warmed up to room temperature before first time use Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure C...

Page 32: ...Service should be per formed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider Never operate this recumbent bike 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 Horizon Fitness recumbent bike bike Never place the power cord under car...

Page 33: ...product at one of its authorized service centers An Horizon Fitness authorized service center must receive all products for which a warranty claim is made These products must be received with all freight and other transportation charges prepaid accompanied by sufficient proof of purchase Parts and electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by Horizon Fitness or its vendors may sometim...

Page 34: ...E ELITE 2 0R ELITE 3 0R Owner s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1 888 993 3199 fax 1 608 842 1660 www horizonfitness com elite series recumbent owner s guidev1 1 qxd 10 13 2003 11 49 AM Page 1 ...