English dropdown-ico

Horizon Fitness 3.1E manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Horizon Fitness 3.1E, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Horizon Fitness 3.1E one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Horizon Fitness 3.1E. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Horizon Fitness 3.1E should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Horizon Fitness 3.1E
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Horizon Fitness 3.1E item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Horizon Fitness 3.1E item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Horizon Fitness 3.1E alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Horizon Fitness 3.1E, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Horizon Fitness service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Horizon Fitness 3.1E.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Horizon Fitness 3.1E item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    ELITE SERIES 3.1E Elliptical User’ s Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    T able of Contents IMPOR T ANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ASSEMBL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 3

    SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this exercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this owner's guide. Do not use [...]

  • Page 4

    OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer . • Make sure handlebars a[...]

  • Page 5

    CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, AL WA YS CONSUL T YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST P AINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREA TH, STOP EXERCIS- ING AND CONSUL T YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING. IMPORT ANT : PLEASE READ BEFORE USE! ASSEMBL Y CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical trai[...]

  • Page 6

    Before proceeding, find your elliptical trainer’ s serial number and model name located under the console mast boot and enter it in the space provided below: SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCA TION: ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW : Refer to this number when calling for service, and also enter this serial number on your W arranty Card and in[...]

  • Page 7

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

  • Page 8

    8 Assembly UNP ACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recom- mended that you place a protective covering on your floor . Note: It is recommended that you apply grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise. Also, during each assembly ste[...]

  • Page 9

    9 F) 17mm Nut Qauntity: 2 K) 25mm Teflon Coated Washer Quantity: 4 L) Wavy Washer Quantity: 2 I) 15mm Screw Quantity: 4 J) Arc Washer Quantity: 3 H) 20mm Screw Quantity: 2 G) 13mm 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/ Scre[...]

  • Page 10

    10 8 1 A 2 B 3 G J U B C 4 F K H 7 G R T S E I 5 D L Q Q 6 STEP 1: A TT ACH FRONT TUBE. Note: Make sure not to tighten bolts until all assembly steps have been completely assembled and aligned. STEP 2: A TT ACH LEFT & RIGHT GUIDE RAILS. STEP 3: A TT ACH CONSOLE MAST AND CONSOLE MAST BOOT . Note: Make sure to loosen the water bottle screws in or[...]

  • Page 11

    11 POWER Y our programmable elliptical trainer is powered by a power supply . The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near 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 l[...]

  • Page 12

    12 MOVING Y our 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

    13 CA UTION ! CAUTION! Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy , weighing up to 200lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving. FOOT POSITIONING Y our elliptical trainer has a variety of foot positions to offer a variance in your workout routine and to strengthen and train a wider range of leg muscles. Y our elliptical trai[...]

  • Page 14

    14 Console Features & Display 3.1E QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin 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. LOCA TING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with CD/MP3, AM/FM and cassette,[...]

  • Page 15

    15 TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DIST ANCE 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 stri[...]

  • Page 16

    16 RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons or the quick resistance keys on the console. The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 20 quick speed keys (level 1 being the easiest and level 20 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energy . [...]

  • Page 17

    17 CHOOSING A PROGRAM With the program text scrolling, press the arrow keys to scroll through the different programs. Press enter to choose your desired program. Once you choose your program, you will see the resistance level scrolling across the screen. CHOOSING A RESIST ANCE With the resistance text scrolling, press the arrow keys or quick resist[...]

  • Page 18

    18 P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. P2 INTERV ALS Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels through- out your workout to involve both your heart and muscles. P3 ROLLING Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the res[...]

  • Page 19

    19 Program Charts P2 INTERV ALS T ime-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. Peak segments last 30 seconds, valley segments last 90 seconds. W arm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. P3 ROLLING T ime-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. W arm-up and c[...]

  • Page 20

    20 P4 WEIGHT LOSS T ime-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. W arm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. 1234 5 6789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Level 1 345543 2 234554322322 Level 2 356654 3 345665433432 Level 3 457765 4 456776544543 Level 4 468876 5 567887655653 Level [...]

  • Page 21

    21 USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Y our Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to compete against a selected pacer . T o use your Race Program, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the Race program by either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. 2. Choose the desired Pace (average speed) using the[...]

  • Page 22

    22 USING YOUR THR ZONE 1 & 2 PROGRAMS The THR zone program is designed to keep the user at an optimum exercise level, while adjusting the resistance levels to keep the user at a target heart rate. T o choose the THR zone program, follow these instructions. 1. Choose the THR zone program by pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons. Press ‘E[...]

  • Page 23

    23 USING YOUR CUSTOM USER 1 & 2 PROGRAMS Y our Custom User 1 & 2 programs are designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. T o use your Custom User 1 & 2 program, follow these instructions: 1. Once the Custom User 1 & 2 program has been selected, press ‘E[...]

  • Page 24

    24 Y our elliptical trainer is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However , if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no display on the console. Check all power cord and wire connections. SOLUTION: Check all power cord and wire connections. Remove the c[...]

  • Page 25

    25 HEART RA TE TROUBLESHOOTING YOU MA Y EXPERIENCE AN ERRA TIC HEART RA TE READOUT UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight. T ry to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars. • Constant movement and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate grips while exercising. •[...]

  • Page 26

    26 ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? Our elliptical trainers are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mecha[...]

  • Page 27

    27 WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the entire trainer and guide rails after each use. HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER? Clean with soap and water cleaners onl[...]

  • Page 28

    28 IMPORT ANT 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. Whether it’ [...]

  • Page 29

    29 HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register . When griping the handlebars, do not grip tightly . Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. T ry to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars. It[...]

  • Page 30

    30 T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our ‘T arget Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zones 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 [...]

  • Page 31

    31 STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretch- ing exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise relat- ed injury . Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sure no[...]

  • Page 32

    32 An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your pri- mary goal for exercising on your elliptical trainer 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 are some common e[...]

  • Page 33

    33 Weekly Log Sheet[...]

  • Page 34

    34 Monthly Log Sheet[...]

  • Page 35

    35 FRAME • LIFETIME Horizon fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE • LIFETIME Horizon fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS • 2 YEARS Horizon Fitness warrants t[...]

  • Page 36

    HORIZON FITNESS | 800 BUR TON BOULEVARD | DEFOREST , WI 53532 Phone 1-800-244-4192 Fax 1-608-842-1660 www .horizonfitness.com Elite Series. Rev . 1.7[...]