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Horizon Fitness COMFORT 207 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED/POWER MOVING/FOOT POSITION KNOW YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE (COMFORT 207) QUICK START UP PROGRAMMING DISPLAY KNOW YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE (COMFORT 307) QUICK START UP...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not use outdoors. • Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness semi-recum- bent bike. • Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord, which may pinch or damage it.
  • Page 5 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exer- cising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
  • Page 6 Fitness semi-recumbent bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you use your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike in the comfort of your home. This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine.

  • Page 7: Getting Started/Power

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D POWER The console on your semi-recumbent bike (Comfort 207) is powered by 2AA batter- ies, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike itself, is powered by you.

  • Page 8: Moving/Foot Position

    MOVING Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. CAUTION! Our semi-recumbent bike are well built and heavy, weighting up to 150lbs.!

  • Page 9: Know Your Semi-Recumbent Bike (Comfort 207)

    KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE Comfort 207 CONSOLE GRIP PULSE TENSION KNOB CONSOLE MAST BOOT CONSOLE MAST SEAT RAIL BOTTOM SEAT FRONT FOOT BOTTOM TUBE SEAT TRANSPORT BAKE WHEEL SIDE COVER PEDAL HANDLE BAR SEAT LEVER FRONT FOOT FOOT PAD...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Up

    QUICK START UP Comfort 207 Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and track- ing your information. RESET Press and hold the select button on the console. mph/km CONVERSION The speed readout on the console automatically defaults to mph when installing the batteries.

  • Page 11: Programming

    Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. The machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly. After you have finished your workout, the console will `beep' several times to let you know your workout is finished. COMFORT 207...

  • Page 12: Display

    Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout (displayed when contact is made with both grips. Pulse can only be viewed while on the pulse screen). COMFORT 207...

  • Page 13: Know Your Semi-Recumbent Bike (Comfort 307)

    KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE Comfort 307 CONSOLE TENSION KNOB CONSOLE MAST BOOT CONSOLE MAST SEAT RAIL BOTTOM SEAT FRONT FOOT BOTTOM TUBE SEAT TRANSPORT BAKE WHEEL SIDE COVER PEDAL HANDLE BAR SEAT LEVER FRONT FOOT FOOT PAD TUBE COMFORT 307...

  • Page 14: Quick Start Up

    QUICK START UP comfort 307 Your Exercise Bike is powered by you. There are no motors or brakes in this unit. The console is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. To begin working out on your Exercise Bike: 1.

  • Page 15: Display

    DISPLAY TIME TIME Shown as Minutes: Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE DIST Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. SPEED SPEED Shown as your speed in miles per hour. ODOMETER Shows your accumulated distance for all your previous workouts.

  • Page 16: Know Your Semi-Recumbent Bike (Comfort 407)

    KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE Comfort 407 CONSOLE GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE BOOT MAST PEDAL SEAT RAIL SEAT BOTTOM BOTTOM FRONT FOOT SEAT TUBE BAKE TRANSPORT WHEEL SEAT LEVER SIDE COVER HANDLE BAR FRONT FOOT FOOT PAD TUBE COMFORT 407...

  • Page 17: Using The Training Computer

    U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R INITIAL OPERATING PROCESS: (AFTER THE COMPUTER HAS POWER WITH BATTERIES INSTALLED) STEP 1: You may use UP or DOWN to select training mode in MANUAL or PRO- GRAM (12 different profiles) or USER or TARGET HEART RATE control (4 different options for training).
  • Page 18 U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R TRAINING MODE INSTRUCTION: To start your training: As soon as you press START/STOP button, the computer starts working: Training with PRESET TIME: If you have preset TIME,each unit of the profiles switches forth to another per preset TIME divided by 16.
  • Page 19 U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R Training with 12 profiles You can adjust the tension difficulty during training at any time. Training in TARGET HR control The tension difficulty will be auto-adjusted according to the current heart rate figure.
  • Page 20 U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R To stop your training: Training with PRESET function data: As soon as the preset function data counts down to zero,(pulse figures excluded) the computer has 8 beep sounds to remind you.
  • Page 21 U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R FUNCTIONS: Count Up - The computer starts counting up from 00:00 up TIME to 99:59 during training. Count Down - The computer will count down from the pre- set Time to 00:00.
  • Page 22 U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R RECOVERY: After exercising for a period of time, keep holding onto the hand grips and press " RECOVERY " button, all function display will stop except " Time ". Time starts counting down from 00:60 - 00:59 - 00:58 - to 00:00.

  • Page 23: Program Profiles

    P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S P7:Stress 1 P1:Hill P8: Stress 2 P2:Intervals P9: Rolling P3:Triple peak P10:High land 1 P4:Peak 1 P11:High land 2 P12: F at burn P6:Mountain COMFORT 407...

  • Page 24: Know Your Semi-Recumbent Bike (Comfort 507)

    KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE Comfort 507 CONSOLE GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST BOOT HANDLE BAR SEAT BAKE PEDAL SEAT LEVER TRANSPORT WHEEL SIDE COVER FRONT FOOT FOOT PAD TUBE COMFORT 507...

  • Page 25: Quick Start Up

    QUICK START UP Simply press the 'Start' button to begin exercising.The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless anther program is selected. CD/MP 3 PLAYER HOLDER RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the treadmill. LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with AM/FM and cassette,etc.

  • Page 26: Finishing Your Workout

    SELECTING OPTIONAL FEDBACK Press the 'ENTER' button on the console to scroll through and view your speed,watts and rpms. FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout.The machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly.After you have finished your workout,the console will 'beep' several times to let you know your workout is finished.

  • Page 27: Display

    D I S P L A Y TIME Shown as Minutes: Serconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated dis- tance during your workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout.
  • Page 28 D I S P L A Y RESISTANCE 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 resist- ance levels vary from level 1 to 20 quick resistance keys(level 1 being the easiest and level 20 being the most difficult).

  • Page 29: Workout

    CHOOSING A PROGRAM Press 'ENTER' 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 screen. CHOOSING A RESISTANCE With the resistance text scrolling,press the arrow keys to scroll through the different resistance levels.Press enter to choose your desired resistance.Once you choose your resistance, you will see the time scrolling across the screen.

  • Page 30: Program Profiles

    P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S Watts control Customized workout, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's prefer- ence. CROSS COUNTRY Improves your strength,speed,and endurance by rasing and lowering the resistance levels throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles.

  • Page 31: Heart Rate

    P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S ROCK CLIMB Improves performance and stamina by raising the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor terrains. RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete with a computer pacer to the finish line.
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  • Page 35: Using Your Race Program

    U S I N G Y O U R R A C E P R O G R A M Your Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to compete against a selected pacer. To use your Race Program, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 36: Using Your User Program

    U S I N G Y O U R USER P R O G R A M Your User Program is designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your User Program, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 37: Using Your Heart Rat

    U S I N G Y O U R H E A R T R A T E P R O G R A M Once the heart rate program key is selected, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window.
  • Page 38 M O N I T O R I N G Y O U R H E A R T R A T E Feedback Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike offers two heart rate feedback options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout.
  • Page 39 T A R G E T H E A R T R A T E Z O N E Your `Target Heart Rate Zone' is a percentage of your maximum heart rate.Target Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and mainte- nance free. However, if you do experience problems with your semi-recumbent bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console.
  • Page 41 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 coat- ing of water on the electrodes and tightening the chest strap. Chest your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines, large motors, etc.

  • Page 42: Common Product Questions

    CAN I MOVE THE SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot. It is easy to move your semi-recumbent bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels.

  • Page 43: Exercise Guidelines

    E X E R C I S E G U I D E L I N E S 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 maintain cardiovascular fitness.

  • Page 44: Routine Maintenance

    Wipe down the elliptical trainer with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as they can cause damage to the elliptical. • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged contact Horizon Fitness. • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical trainer or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut.

  • Page 45: How Hard

    EVERY MONTH • Inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness. HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer to prepare for a 5K run, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness.

  • Page 46: Cool Down

    D E V E L O P I N G A F I T N E S S P R O G R A M STRENTCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. Stentching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury.

  • Page 47: Fitness Goals

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike 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 pro- gram.

  • Page 48: Weekly Log Sheets

    W E E K L Y L O G S H E E T WEEKLY GOAL: WEEK# TIME COMMENTS D A T E CALORIES DISTANCE TUES THUR WEEKLY TOTALS WEEKLY GOAL: WEEK# TIME COMMENTS D A T E DISTANCE CALORIES TUES THUR WEEKLY TOTALS...

  • Page 49: Monthly Log Sheets

    M O N T H L Y L O G S H E E T MONTH MONTHLY GOAL: WEEK# DIST ANCE CALORIES TIME MONTHLY TOTALS MONTH MONTHLY GOAL: WEEK# DIST ANCE CALORIES TIME MONTHLY TOTALS SEMI-RECUMBENT SERIES...

  • Page 50: Home Use Warranty

    LABOR Horizon Fitness shall cover the labor cost for the repair of the device for a period from the date of the original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 51 Horizon Fitness/Vision Fitness - Produkte sind receyclebar. Führen Sie das gerät am Ende der Nutzungsdauer einer sachgerechten Entsorgung zu (örtliche Sammelstelle). Waste Disposal Horizon Fitness/Vision Fitness products are recyclable. At the end if its useful life please dispose of this article correctly and safely ( local refuse sites).

This manual is also suitable for:

Comfort 307Comfort 407Comfort 507

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