Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Horizon Fitness en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0B. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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  • Página 1

    R ev . 1.1 UPRIGHT BIKE ELITE 2.0B ELITE 3.0B Owner’ s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com elite upright bike owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 12:54 PM Page 1[...]

  • Página 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brak e against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS - 2 YEARS Horizon Fit[...]

  • Página 3

    MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be follo wed. Read all instructions before using this e xercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of bur ns, fire , electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this ex ercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner&a[...]

  • Página 4

    O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your physician bef ore continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the upright bike . • Make sure handle bars are secure before each use. ?[...]

  • Página 5

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on your Horizon Fitness upright bik e to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise program. Belo w are so[...]

  • Página 6

    W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to w arming up. The w arm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous ex ercise. Make sure that y ou w arm-up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slo w pace. COOL DO WN Never stop e xercising suddenly! A cool-down period allo ws your heart to readjust to the decre[...]

  • Página 7

    STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few g entle stretc h- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of ex ercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretches with a slow g entle motion. Do not stretc h to the point of pain. Make[...]

  • Página 8

    MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Standing in front of the upright bike bracing one f oot against the fr ont wheel tube , grab the handle bars and carefully pull the bike to wards y ou. Carefully push the bike to the desired location. CAUTION! Our upright bik es are well bui[...]

  • Página 9

    KNOW YOUR UPRIGHT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bik es so lubrication is not needed. The most impor tant main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after eac h use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only . Never [...]

  • Página 10

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e x ercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 da ys per we[...]

  • Página 11

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY UPRIGHT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our upright bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. How ever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanical nois- [...]

  • Página 12

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. (3.0B only) SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose c hest strap . Moisture on the r ubber electrodes is required f or proper oper ation. T ry a more generous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap . Chest your e xercise environment f or sources of interfer[...]

  • Página 13

    KNOW YOUR UPRIGHT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness upright bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free . How ever , if you do experience pr oblems with your upright bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console. SOLUTION: R emove the console and v erify that the console cable is att[...]

  • Página 14

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising . The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another pr ogram is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the upright bike. T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE CHART Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart ra[...]

  • Página 15

    FEEDBA CK Y our Horizon Fitness upright bike offers tw o hear t rate feedback options. Y ou may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free w orkout. (Elite 3.0B only) HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for y our hear t rate t[...]

  • Página 16

    RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energ y . May be used to evaluate and quantify y our fitness [...]

  • Página 17

    MANUAL Customized workouts, allo wing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTER V ALS Improv es y our strength, speed, and endurance b y raising and low ering the resistance levels throughout y our workout to involve both your heart and muscles. ROLLING Maintains weight b y gradually raising and lo wering the resist- [...]

  • Página 18

    MANUAL Customized workouts, allo wing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTER V ALS Improv es y our strength, speed, and endurance b y raising and low ering the resistance levels throughout y our workout to involve both your heart and muscles. ROLLING Maintains weight b y gradually raising and lo wering the resist- [...]

  • Página 19

    RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energ y . May be used to evaluate and quantify y our fitness [...]

  • Página 20

    FEEDBA CK Y our Horizon Fitness upright bike offers tw o hear t rate feedback options. Y ou may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free w orkout. (Elite 3.0B only) HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for y our hear t rate t[...]

  • Página 21

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising . The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another pr ogram is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the upright bike. T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE CHART Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart ra[...]

  • Página 22

    KNOW YOUR UPRIGHT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness upright bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free . How ever , if you do experience pr oblems with your upright bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console. SOLUTION: R emove the console and v erify that the console cable is att[...]

  • Página 23

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. (3.0B only) SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose c hest strap . Moisture on the r ubber electrodes is required f or proper oper ation. T ry a more generous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap . Chest your e xercise environment f or sources of interfer[...]

  • Página 24

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY UPRIGHT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our upright bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. How ever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanical nois- [...]

  • Página 25

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e x ercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 da ys per we[...]

  • Página 26

    KNOW YOUR UPRIGHT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bik es so lubrication is not needed. The most impor tant main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after eac h use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only . Never [...]

  • Página 27

    MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Standing in front of the upright bike bracing one f oot against the fr ont wheel tube , grab the handle bars and carefully pull the bike to wards y ou. Carefully push the bike to the desired location. CAUTION! Our upright bik es are well bui[...]

  • Página 28

    STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few g entle stretc h- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of ex ercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretches with a slow g entle motion. Do not stretc h to the point of pain. Make[...]

  • Página 29

    W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to w arming up. The w arm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous ex ercise. Make sure that y ou w arm-up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slo w pace. COOL DO WN Never stop e xercising suddenly! A cool-down period allo ws your heart to readjust to the decre[...]

  • Página 30

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on your Horizon Fitness upright bik e to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise program. Belo w are so[...]

  • Página 31

    O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your physician bef ore continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the upright bike . • Make sure handle bars are secure before each use. ?[...]

  • Página 32

    MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be follo wed. Read all instructions before using this e xercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of bur ns, fire , electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this ex ercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner&a[...]

  • Página 33

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brak e against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS - 2 YEARS Horizon Fit[...]

  • Página 34

    R ev . 1.1 UPRIGHT BIKE ELITE 2.0B ELITE 3.0B Owner’ s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com elite upright bike owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 12:54 PM Page 1[...]