Horizon Fitness Endurance Series Owner's Manual page 25

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. We 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 mechanical noises. Unlike older, loud-
er technologies, there are no fans, friction belts, or alternator noises to mask these
sounds on our elliptical trainers. These mechanical noises, which may or may not
be intermittent, are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts
of energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel. All bearings, belts and other rotating
parts will generate some noise which will transmit through the casing and frame.
It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over
time because of thermal expansion of the parts.
WHY IS THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER
THAN THE ONE AT THE STORE?
All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is gen-
erally more background noise than in your home. Also, there will be less rever-
beration on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a
heavy rubber mat wilt help reduce reverberation through the floor, if a fitness
product is placed 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 mainte-
nance free hours. Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applica-
tions such as motorcycle drives.
CAN I MOVE THE TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED?
Your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the
front legs. It is easy to move your Elliptical Trainer by rolling it on the front trans-
port wheels. It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer in
a comfortable and inviting room. Your Elliptical Trainer is designed to use minimal
floor space. Many people will place their Elliptical Trainers facing the TV or a pic-
ture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your Elliptical Trainer in a unfinished
basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Elliptical Trainer
should be in a attractive setting.