Horizon Fitness 2.3E User Manual

Elite series elliptical

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ELITE SERIES
FOR MODELS :
2.3E
3.3E
4.3E
EL L IPT ICA L US ER 'S GU I DE

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  • Page 1 ELITE SERIES FOR MODELS : 2.3E 3.3E 4.3E EL L IPT ICA L US ER ’S GU I DE...
  • Page 3 IN T RO DUC T I O N CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Elite Series elliptical! Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an Elite Series elliptical can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger, healthier and faster.
  • Page 4 • Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE) • This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds on the 2.3E and 325 pounds on the 3.3E and 4.3E. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
  • Page 5 AS S E M BLY IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! WARNING There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises.
  • Page 6 2 Lower Handlebars 2 Front Handlebar Covers 2 Rear Handlebar Covers 2 Lower Link/Pedal Arms 2 Elbow Covers 2 Roller Wheel Covers 1 Water Bottle Holder (2.3E only) UPPER HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR COVER LOWER HANDLEBAR MAIN FRAME PEDAL ARM PEDAL ARM COVER...
  • Page 7 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS : BOLT (A) 15 mm Qty: 6 2.3E SHOWN CONSOLE MAST TOP CAP A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1. B) Carefully pull the CONSOLE WIRES through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the CONSOLE MAST.
  • Page 8 A S SE MB LY S T E P 2 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS : FLAT WASHER (E) 16 mm Qty: 2 MAIN FRAME FOOT LEVELER AXLE A S SE MB LY S T E P 3 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS : FOOT PAD RUBBER PAD (4.3E only)
  • Page 9 A S S E M BLY ST E P 4 HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 CONTENTS : FLAT WASHER (H) 29 mm Qty: 2 PIVOT TUBE A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4. B) Attach PEDAL ARM to PIVOT TUBE using FLAT WASHER (H), ARC WASHER (I), FLAT WASHER (J), and BOLT (K). C) Repeat on other side.
  • Page 10 A S SE MB LY S T E P 4 ( C ON T I N UE D) PEDAL ARM COVER SCREW (L) PEDAL ARM SCREW (M) ROLLER WHEEL COVER GUIDE RAIL END CAP A) HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 (continued). B) Attach the PEDAL ARM COVER to the right PEDAL ARM using SCREW (L).
  • Page 11 A S S E M BLY S T E P  NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. A) Remove PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS & WASHERS from CONSOLE MAST. B) Slide LOWER HANDLEBARS onto CONSOLE MAST and attach by re-inserting PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHERS. C) Repeat on other side.
  • Page 12 AS SE M BLY S T EP  ( C ON T I NUE D) LOWER HANDLEBAR NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. A) Slide UPPER HANDLEBAR onto LOWER HANDLEBAR and align NOTCH with TAB making sure handlebars are joined together completely.
  • Page 13 ASS E MB LY ST EP  HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP  CONTENTS : BOLT (N) 60 mm Qty: 2 SPACER (P) 44 mm axis Qty: 2 LOWER LINK ARM GUIDE RAIL SCREW (R) INSIDE ELBOW COVER A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR TEFLON WASHER (O) 28 mm B) Insert SPACER (P) into LOWER...
  • Page 14 C) Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS (screws will have to be removed from the console first). BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH WIRES! Y O U ’ R E F I NI S H E D ! 2.3E CONSOLE CONSOLE WIRES PRE-ATTACHED...
  • Page 15 B E F OR E Y OU B EG I N 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: •...
  • Page 16 E L L I P T IC A L OPERATI ON POWER Your programmable elliptical is powered by a power supply. The power must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the STABILIZER TUBE. WARNING WARNING FOOT POSITIONING...
  • Page 17 2. 3 - 3 .3 E C O N SO L E D I SP LAY Note: 3.3E console shown A) MONITOR DISPLAY: Speed, Time, Heart Rate, Distance, Calories, and Resistance Level. B) LARGE LED WINDOW: Displays program profiles. C) STOP: Press to pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the elliptical. D) START: Press to begin exercising, start your program, or resume exercising after a pause.
  • Page 18 A) MONITOR DISPLAY: Speed, Time, Heart Rate, Distance, Calories, and Resistance Level. B) LARGE LED WINDOW: Display program profiles. C) STOP: Press to pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the treadmill. D) START: Press to begin exercising, start your program, or resume exercising after a pause.
  • Page 19 2 .3 E - 4 .3 E C O N S O L E O PE RAT I ON Q U ICK S TA RT Turn on Elliptical. Press START button and begin exercising. Program will automatically default to MANUAL (P1), the time will count up from 0:00, and the resistance will default to level 1.
  • Page 20 S E L E C T I NG T HR Z O NE P R OGR A M ( 4 .3 E O NLY) Select THR ZONE program using the PROGRAM QUICK KEY and press ENTER. • The HEART RATE window will flash showing the default target heart rate of 80 beats per minute. Select your target heart rate (from the chart on page 24) using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
  • Page 21 P R O GRA M P R O FI L ES MANUAL Allows you to adjust the resistance level to your preference, without a preset program. INTERVALS Improves your strength, speed and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels through-out your workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
  • Page 22 HE AR T RAT E HANDLEBARS Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the pulse handlebars, do not grip tightly.
  • Page 23: Perceived Exertion Level

    C O N DI TI O NIN G G U ID ELINES ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN ExERCISE PROGRAM. HOW OFTEN? (Frequency of Workouts) The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness.
  • Page 24 TA R G ET H EA R T R AT E Z ON E C HA RT What is Target Heart Rate Zone? Target Heart Rate Zone tells you the number of times per minute your heart needs to beat to achieve a desired workout effect.
  • Page 25 STRETCHING STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do 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.
  • Page 26: Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    WARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. Make sure that you warm-up on your product at a slow pace.
  • Page 27 W E E K LY L O G SH E ET S...
  • Page 28 W E E K LY L O G SH EETS...
  • Page 29 MO NT HLY L O G SH E ETS...
  • Page 30 TR O UB L E SH O OTI NG Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable. However, if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: The console does not light up.
  • Page 31 • Does the problem occur when using the handlebars? Without using the handlebars? Answering these and other questions will give the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the service necessary to get you and your Horizon Fitness elliptical running again!
  • Page 32 CO MM O N PR OD UCT Q U E S T I O NS ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL? Our ellipticals 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.
  • Page 33 Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your elliptical and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
  • Page 34 • Any attempt to repair this equipment creates a risk of injury. Horizon Fitness is not responsible or liable for any damage, loss or liability arising from any...
  • Page 36 T e l : 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 4 4 . 4 1 9 2 F a x : 6 0 8 . 8 4 2 . 1 6 6 0 Elite 2.3E - 4.3E Rev. 1.7 | © 2006 Horizon Fitness Products | Designed & Engineered in the U.S.A. | Made in China...

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