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HORIZON SERIES
FOR MODEL :
CT83
TRE ADMILL US ER 'S GUID E

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  • Page 1 HORIZON SERIES FOR MODEL : CT83 TRE ADMILL US ER ’S GUID E...
  • Page 3 I N TRO DUC TI ON CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon Series treadmill! Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Horizon Series treadmill 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 and healthier, faster.

  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    IMP O R TA N T P RECAUTI O NS SAVE 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 informed of all warnings and precautions.
  • Page 5 To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: WARNING • Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip to your clothing. • If you experience any kind of pain, including but not limited to chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
  • Page 6 A S S E M B LY IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! WARNING During the assembly process of the treadmill there are several areas 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.
  • Page 7 CONSOLE READING RACK MP3-IN JACK TOUCH PAD PANEL SPEAKERS CONSOLE MAST COVER WATER BOTTLE HOLDER GRIP PULSE HANDRAILS SAFETY KEY PLACEMENT HEADPHONE JACK ON/OFF SWITCH CONSOLE MAST CIRCUIT BREAKER HANDLEBARS MOTOR COVER POWER CORD FOOT LOCK LATCH RUNNING BELT / RUNNING DECK SIDE RAIL TRANSPORT WHEEL ROLLER END CAP...
  • Page 8 PR E- AS S EM BLY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE TREADMILL!* Do not move or lift treadmill WARNING from packaging until specified to do so in the assembly instructions. Failure to do so may result in injury! Remove plastic wrap from console masts. NOTE: During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.
  • Page 9 A S S E M BLY STE P 2 HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS : FLAT WASHER (E) WAVY WASHER (F) 27 mm 29 mm BOLT (D) Qty: 1 Qty: 1 Qty: 1 LEAD WIRES RIGHT CONSOLE MAST MAIN FRAME WAVY WASHER (F) FLAT WASHER (E) RIGHT CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE CABLES...
  • Page 10 A SS EM BLY S T E P 3 HARDWARE BAG 3 CONTENTS : FLAT WASHER (I) ARC WASHER (J) BOLT (G) SPRING WASHER (H) 19 mm 17 mm 15 mm 15 mm Qty: 2 Qty: 2 Qty: 4 Qty: 4 CONSOLE CABLES CONSOLE DO NOT ATTACH...
  • Page 11 A S S E M BLY STE P 4 HARDWARE BAG 4 CONTENTS : BOLT (K) 15 mm Qty: 4 CONSOLE MAST SUPPORT BAR BOLT (K) pen HARDWARE BAG 4. lign SUPPORT BAR with holes in CONSOLE MASTS. C nsert BOLTS (K) into all 4 holes of the SUPPORT BAR. NOTE: Look into holes in the right mast before inserting bolts to avoid pinching cables.
  • Page 12 A SS EM BLY S T E P 5 HARDWARE BAG 5 CONTENTS : ARC WASHER (J) BOLT (L) 120 mm 17 mm Qty: 4 Qty: 4 BOLT (L) ARC WASHER (J) CONSOLE MAST HANDLEBARS A Open HARDWARE BAG 5. B Attach LEFT HANDLEBAR to CONSOLE MAST using 2 BOLTS (L) and 2 ARC WASHERS (J).
  • Page 13 A S S E M BLY STE P 6 HARDWARE BAG 6 CONTENTS : SCREW (M) 10 mm Qty: 10 SCREW (M) CONSOLE MAST COVER CONSOLE MAST A Open HARDWARE BAG 6. B Attach LEFT CONSOLE MAST COVER to CONSOLE MAST using 5 SCREWS (M). C Repeat on other side.

  • Page 14: Safety Key

    BE F OR E Y O U B EGI N CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your treadmill. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your 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 BENEFITS OF ExERCISE: •...

  • Page 15: Proper Usage

    PROPER USAGE Your treadmill is capable of reaching high speeds. Always start off using a slower speed and adjust the speed in small increments to reach a higher speed level. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. When not in use, remove the safety key, turn the on/off switch to off and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 16: Tensioning The Running Belt

    TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT The running belt has been properly adjusted at the factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can move off-center during shipment. CAUTION: Running belt should NOT be moving during tensioning. Over-tightening the running belt can cause excessive wear on the treadmill as well as its components.
  • Page 17 TR EAD M ILL O P ER AT ION I N C L I N E S P E E D CAUTION! WARNING! Attach safety key clip to clothing before starting. To avoid injury, stand Consult a physician before using this equipment.
  • Page 18 R) AUDIO IN: Plug your CD / MP3 player into the console using the included audio adaptor cable. S) AUDIO OUT / HEADPHONE JACK: Plug your headphones into this jack to listen to your music through the headphones. NOTE: When headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer come out through the speakers.
  • Page 19 G E TTIN G STA R TE D / SE LE C T IN G A PR OG RAM Check to make sure nothing is on or will hinder the movement of the treadmill. Plug in the power cord and turn the treadmill ON. Stand on the side rails of the treadmill.
  • Page 20 PR O G RA M I NF OR MAT IO N P RO G RAM : MA NU AL MANUAL Allows ‘On The Fly’ manual SPEED and INCLINE changes. Time-based goal. INTERVALS ROLLING MANUAL P RO G RAM : I N T ER VAL S 1 - 3 WEIGHT LOSS INTERVALS Walk or run a series of alternating SPEED levels.
  • Page 21 INTERVALS 3 PROGRAM SEGMENTS (SPEED AND INCLINE CHANGES) (peak segments last 90 seconds and valley segments last 30 seconds) 2:00 2:00 2:00 2:00 WARM-UP COOL DOWN SPEED Level 1 INCLINE SPEED Level 2 INCLINE SPEED Level 3 INCLINE SPEED Level 4 INCLINE SPEED Level 5...
  • Page 22 WEIGHT LOSS 2 PROGRAM SEGMENTS - Non-repeating segments. Divides workout time by number of segments. WARM-UP COOL-DOWN Elevation Level 1 Speed Elevation Level 2 Speed Elevation Level 3 Speed Elevation Level 4 Speed Elevation Level 5 Speed Elevation Level 6 Speed Elevation Level 7...
  • Page 23 WEIGHT LOSS PR OG R A M: G OL F C OUR SE - 9 HO LE GOLF COURSE Simulates various INCLINES and yardages for holes on a golf course, with 4 tee-off boxes and 9 holes to choose from. RACE Distance-based goal.
  • Page 24 MANUAL MANUAL INTERVALS INTERVALS ROLLING P RO G RAM : RO L L IN G H IL LS ROLLING WEIGHT LOSS Motivates with different combinations of . Time-based goal with 12 difficulty levels to choose from. SPEED WEIGHT LOSS GOLF COURSE ROLLING HILLS PROGRAM SEGMENTS GOLF COURSE (Segments last 30 seconds, segments 1-8 are repeated until selected time is reached)
  • Page 25 PR OG R A M : 5 k & 1 0k Walk a series of alternating INCLINE levels. Distance based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. Segments equal 0.16 km Segments 1-15 repeated until selected distance is reached. Warm Up Cool Down Level...
  • Page 26 CUSTOM 1 PROGRAM: CUSTOM 1 & 2 CUSTOM 2 Lets you create and reuse a perfect workout for you with specific speed, incline and time combination. THR ZONE 1 The ultimate in personal programming. Time-based goal. THR ZONE 2 Once the CUSTOM 1 or 2 program has been chosen, press ENTER. VALLEY Choose the desired TIME using the PROGRAM SETTING KEYS and press ENTER.

  • Page 27: Perceived Exertion Level

    C O N DI TIO N I N G G U IDELI NES 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 28 TAR G ET HE ART R AT E ZO N E CHAR T 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. It is represented as a percentage of the maximum number of times your heart can beat per minute.
  • Page 29 TI P S STRETCHING 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.
  • Page 30 TIP S THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP & COOL DOWN 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 31 W E E KLY L O G S H E ETS WEEK # WE EKLY GOAL DATE DI S TA N CE C A LO RI E S T I ME C OMM E NT S SU ND AY M OND AY TUESD AY WE DN E SD AY THUR S D AY...

  • Page 32: Common Product Questions

    TR O UB LE SH O OTI NG 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 the belt to ride smoother over the rollers.
  • Page 33 • Has the machine been lubricated and maintained per the maintenance schedule? 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 treadmill running again!
  • Page 34 • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Horizon Fitness. • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the treadmill or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut.
  • Page 35 All repairs attempted by you on your fitness equipment are undertaken AT YOUR OWN RISK and Horizon Fitness shall have no liability for any injury to the person or property arising from such repairs.
  • Page 36 T e l : 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 4 4 . 4 1 9 2 F a x : 6 0 8 . 8 3 9 . 1 2 6 0 Horizon Series CT83. Rev. 1.6 | © 2007 Horizon Fitness Products | Designed & Engineered in the U.S.A. | Made in China...

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