Horizon Fitness T51 manual

HZ SERIES T51 T52 T53 T54 HR T readmill User’ s Guide[...]

T able of Contents IMPOR T ANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 T[...]

Important Precautions 3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this treadmill. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately[...]

4 W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip to your clothing. • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothes th[...]

5 Before proceeding, find your treadmill’ s serial number and model name located to the left of the on/off power switch and power cord and enter it in the space provided below and be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete User’ s guide section before using your new treadmill: ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME IN THE BOX BELOW :[...]

6 TOOLS (Included) • 5mm Allen W rench/Phillips Screw Driver • 8mm Allen Wrench or 6mm Allen Wrench PA RT S • 1 Safety Key • 1 Console Assembly (located under treadmill deck) • 1 Power Cord • 1 Hardware Pack (contents listed) Console Running Belt T ransport Wheel Side Rail Motor Cover W ater Bottle Holder* Console Mast T ouch Pad Roller[...]

7 Assembly Step 1 1. Lift left console mast into upright position. Be sure to hold the console mast firmly , as it will not stay in the upright position on it’ s own. 2. Move left side linkage arm, T eflon W asher (B) into position and insert bolt (A) and tighten. 3. Repeat on the right side. 4. Cut and remove the banding strap. 1. Lift the runni[...]

8 1. Connect the console cable. Carefully tuck wires in mast to avoid damage. NOTE: Do not pinch the wires Assembly Step 4 FINISH 1. Place console assembly into its correct position. 2. Place Lock W asher (E) and bolt (D) into left upright support and tighten. 3. Place Arc W asher (F) and bolt (D) into left upright support and tighten. 4. Repeat ST[...]

9 CONGRA TULA TIONS! on choosing your treadmill. Y ou’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Y our treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the health benefit[...]

10 SAFETY KEY Y our treadmill will not start unless the safety key is placed in position. Attach the clip end securely to your clothing. This safety key is designed to cut the power to the treadmill if you should fall. NEVER USE THE TREADMILL WITHOUT SECURING THE SAFETY KEY CLIP TO YOUR CLOTHING. PULL ON THE SAFETY KEY CLIP FIRST TO MAKE SURE IT WI[...]

11 TENSIONING THE RUNNING BEL T (NOTE: Running belt should NOT be moving during adjustments) If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on the treadmill, the running belt must be tightened. In most cases, the belt has stretched from use, causing the belt to slip. This is a normal and common adjustment. T o eliminate this slipping, turn the t[...]

12 INCLINE SPEED 10 % 4 % 2 % 9 % 1 % 3 % 5 % 6 % 7 % 8 % 10 mph 4 mph 2 mph 9 mph 1 mph 3 mph 5 mph 6 mph 7 mph 8 mph STOP SELECT STAR T 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed. B C H D F I A K E G J J A. MONITOR DISPLA Y : Speed, T ime, P[...]

13 MONITOR DISPLA Y SPEED Indicates how fast your walking or running surface is moving. TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monior your heart rate (displayed when contact is made with both pulse grips or wireless chest is used - included with select mod[...]

14 PROGRAMMING QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the ST ART key to begin working out. SELECT A PROGRAM Select a PROGRAM using the SPEED keys. Once a PROGRAM has been chosen, press SELECT. SELECT A LEVEL Select a PROGRAM LEVEL using the SPEED keys. Once a PROGRAM LEVEL has been chosen, press SELECT. SELECT A TIME Select a T ime using the SPEED keys or us[...]

15 WEIGHT LOSS - Challenges with various combinations of hills and valleys. T ime-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from (T52, T53, & T54 HR models). Program Segments (all segments last 10 seconds) ROLLING - Motivates with different combinations of speed. T ime-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from (T53 & T54 HR m[...]

16 RACE (T52, T53, T54 HR models) Challenge the computer to a Race, customize pace speed and distance. Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to complete against a selected pacer . 1. Once the RACE PROGRAM has been chosen, press SELECT. 2. Choose a desired Pace (speed) using the SPEED keys and press SELECT. The selected [...]

17 THR ZONE 1 & 2 Automatically adjusts incline to maintain your target heart rate. Perfect for simulating the intensity of your favorite sport or everyday activity . T ime-based goal (T54 HR models only - requires wireless trans- mitter). 1. Once the THR ZONE 1 or 2 program has been chosen, press SELECT. 2. Choose a T ARGET HEAR T RA TE using [...]

18 USER 1 & 2 Lets you create and reuse a perfect workout for you with specific speed, incline and time combination. The ultimate in personal programming. T ime-based goal (T52, T53 & T54 HR models only). 1. Once the USER 1 or 2 program has been chosen, press SELECT. 2. Choose the desired TIME using the SPEED keys and press SELECT. 3. Choos[...]

19 T roubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS ARE THE SOUNDS MY TREADMILL MAKES NORMAL? All treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers, especially new treadmills. This noise will diminish over time, although may not totally go away . Over time, the belt will stretch, causing [...]

20 TROUBLESHOOTING - TREADMILLS PROBLEM: The running belt does not stay centered during a workout. SOLUTION: V erify that the treadmill is on a level surface. V erify that the belt is properly tightened and centered (Refer to the ADJUSTMENT section). TROUBLESHOOTING - HEART RA TE Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as f[...]

21 MAINTENANCE Cleanliness of your treadmill and its operation environment will keep maintenance problems and serv- ice calls to a minumum. For this reason, we recommend that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed. AFTER EACH USE (DAIL Y) Clean and inspect, following these steps: • T urn off the treadmill with the on/off switch[...]

22 Conditioning Guidelines 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. W[...]

23 T ARGET ZONE HEART RA TE CHART Y our T arget Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zone will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a T arget Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate[...]

24 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM STRETCH FIRST Before using your 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 exercise related injury . Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Mak[...]

25 ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your treadmill 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. Below[...]

26 Weekly Log Sheets[...]

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28 Monthly Log Sheets[...]

29 FRAME • LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner . DRIVE MOTOR/ELEV A TION • 7 YEARS (Model T51) Horizon Fitness warrants the drive/elevation motors against defects in workmanship and materials for a peri- od of seven years from the date of purchase, so lo[...]

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