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BEFORE

YOU 
BEGIN

12

INTRODUCTION

IMPORT

ANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASSEMBL

Y

BEFORE

YOU 
BEGIN

ELLIPTICAL

OPERA

TION

LIMITED

W

ARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

ASSEMBL

Y

1

INTRODUCTION

ELLIPTICAL OPERA

TION

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING & 

MAINTENANCE

LIMITED WARRANTY

ASSEMBL

Y

BEFORE YOU 

BEGIN

IMPORT

ANT

PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: 

There is NO hardware bag for this step. 

All hardware is pre-installed. 

A) Snap the front and back 

HANDLEBAR 

COVERS

 together onto the 

UPPER HANDLE 

BARS

.  

Note the position of the snap tabs on the 
covers before snapping into position.

B) Attach the 

CONSOLE MAST

 wires to the 

CONSOLE

 wires .

C) Carefully tuck the 

CONSOLE MAST

 wires 

into the 

CONSOLE MAST 

before attaching 

the 

CONSOLE

.

D) 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!

NUT (K)
INSIDE DIAMETER:
8 mm
Qty: 2

BOLT (J)
60 mm
Qty: 2

SPACER (H)
44 mm
Qty: 2

TEFLON WASHER (I)
28.4 mm
Qty: 4

SCREW (L)
Qty: 2

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5 CONTENTS :

CONSOLE

CONSOLE MAST

CONSOLE WIRES

PRE-ATTACHED

SCREWS

FRONT

HANDLEBAR

COVER

FRONT

HANDLEBAR

COVER

BACK

HANDLEBAR

COVER

ASSEMBLY

 STEP 5 

(CONTINUED)

Connect 

AC ADAPTOR

 to the 

AC ADAPTOR INPUT,

 located at front of the main frame. Connect 

ADAPTOR

 to a power outlet. After a “beep”, the 

CONSOLE

 will light up.

ASSEMBLY

 STEP 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

CONGRATULATIONS!

 on choosing your elliptical. You’ve taken an important step in developing and 

sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal 

fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. 

HERE ARE jUST A FEW OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ExERCISE:

• Weight Loss 

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new 

elliptical will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from 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 new machine. 

LOCATION OF THE 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 area that 

will block any vent or air openings. The elliptical should not be located in a 

garage, covered patio, near water or outdoors.

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Summary of Contents for HORIZON EX-57

Page 1: ...HORIZON SERIES ELLIPTICAL USER S GUIDE FOR MODEL EX 57 EX 57_Rev 1 3 indd 1 6 25 08 10 40 27 AM...

Page 2: ...eatures 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 wi...

Page 3: ...only never use solvents See MAINTENANCE This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 275 pounds Failure to comply will void the warranty This elliptical is intended for in home use...

Page 4: ...6mm Allen Wrench c Phillips Screw Driver c 13 15mm Flat Wrench c 1 Console c 1 Console Mast c 1 Front Stabilizer Tube c 2 Upper Handlebars c 2 Lower Handlebars c 2 Lower Link Arms c 2 Top Covers c 2...

Page 5: ...ast hole ASSEMBLY STEP 3 CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST BOOT MAIN FRAME BOLT A SPRING WASHER B FLAT WASHER C TOP FRONT COVER TOP BACK COVER CONSOLE MAST BOOT CONSOLE WIRE 0 5 NN 2UZ 413 8 4 3 NN 2UZ 5 8 4...

Page 6: ...side INSIDE ELBOW COVER OUTSIDE ELBOW COVER SCREW L LOWER HANDLEBAR GUIDE RAIL TEFLON WASHERS I LOWER HANDLEBAR NUT K BOLT J LOWER LINK ARM SPACER H LOWER LINK ARM SPACER TEFLON WASHERS LOWER HANDLEB...

Page 7: ...T located at front of the main frame Connect ADAPTOR to a power outlet After a beep the CONSOLE will light up ASSEMBLY STEP 6 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CONGRATULATIONS on choosing your elliptical You ve taken...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...ot be relied on when accurate readings 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...

Page 10: ...ur 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...

Page 11: ...eginning an exercise program TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART 100 75 60 BEATS PER MINUTE 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 AGE T A R G E T Z O N E 120 117 114 111 108 105 102 99 97 93 150 146 143 139 135 131...

Page 12: ...interval workouts alternate between high and low intensities Increased Energy Level more frequent daily workouts Improved Sports Performance high intensity workouts Improved Cardiovascular Endurance m...

Page 13: ...N ELLIPTICAL OPERATION LIMITED WARRANTY CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ASSEMBLY CONDITIONING GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE MONTH MONTHLY GOAL MONTHLY TOTALS WEEK DISTANCE CALORIES TIME WEEKLY LOG SH...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...I PEDAL BACKWARDS ON MY ELLIPTICAL Your elliptical allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to exercise and strengthen a wider range of muscles COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS PROBLEM There is no hear...

Page 16: ...rizon 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 fitn...

Page 17: ...er Tech Support To receive additional product information visit us at www horizonfitness com CUSTOMER TECH SUPPORT DO NOT RETURN TO THE RETAILER if you have any problems during assembly or if parts ar...

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