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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R
Your Horizon Fitness elliptical 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.
SOLUTION:
Remove the console and verify that the console cable is attached properly,
making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console.
PROBLEM:
The elliptical trainer makes a squeaking or chirping noise.
SOLUTION:
Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process, grease the threads
and tighten again.
PROBLEM:
The resistance levels seem to be incorrect, seeming too hard or too easy.
SOLUTION:
Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position.
Restart the console and retry the resistance levels.
H E A R T R A T E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
PROBLEM:
There is no heart rate reading
SOLUTION:
If you are using the chest strap, there may be a poor connection between
the electrodes and the skin. Remoisten the electrodes with water.
SOLUTION:
The chest strap may not be positioned properly. Reposition the chest strap.
It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap.
SOLUTION:
Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not
beyond the recommended range of 36 inches.
SOLUTION:
The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jew-
ellery store or return to Horizon Fitness for a battery replacement.
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PROBLEM:
Erratic or Inconsistent Readout.
SOLUTION:
This is often caused by dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. Moisture on the
rubber electrodes is required for proper operation. Try a more generous coating of water
on the electrodes and tightening the chest strap.
Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines,
large motors, etc.
You may experience an erratic readout under the following conditions:
- Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight. Try 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.
- When you are breathing heavily during a workout.
- When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring.
- When your hands are dry or cold. Try moistening your palms or rubbing them togeth-
er to warm.
- Anyone with heavy arrhythmia.
- Anyone with arteriosclerosis or peripheral circulation disorder.
- Anyone whose skin on the measuring palms is especially thick.
Note:Outside interference sources such as computers, motors and fluorescent
lights may cause the heart rate reading to be erratic.
If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem,
discontinue use and turn the power off.
Please contact your local dealer for further assistance.
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