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Horizon Fitness Horizon E20 Owner's Manual

Horizon Fitness Horizon E20 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HORIZON E20 HORIZON E30 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED/POWER FOLDING/UNFOLDING MOVING/FOOT POSITION KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL (Horizon E20) QUICK START UP (Horizon E20) PROGRAMMING (Horizon E20) DISPLAY (Horizon E20) KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL (Horizon E30)

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Do not remove the elliptical trainer's side covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider. • Never operate this elliptical trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water.

  • Page 4: Operation

    OPERATION It is essential that your elliptical trainer is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your ellip- tical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recom- mended that the elliptical trainer is warmed up to room temperature before first time use.
  • Page 5 Depression • An Improved Self Image The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new elliptical trainer 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 elliptical trainer in the comfort of your home.

  • Page 6: Warranty Registration

    Owner’s Guide before using your new elliptical trainer. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or reg- istered on line at www.horizonfitness.com, before a warranty claim can be processed. Please keep receipt with owner’s guide as it may be required for a warranty claim.

  • Page 7: Getting Started/Power

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D POWER The console on your Horizon E20 is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your elliptical itself, is powered by you.

  • Page 8: F O L D I N G Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R

    (the left pedal arm wheel should be positioned at the rear of the elliptical trainer). The second position would be to rotate the right pedal arm in the back- most position.

  • Page 9: Moving/Foot Position

    MOVING Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. With the tread- mill in the folded position and bracing one foot against the front foot tube, carefully pull back on the console mast and roll the elliptical to the desired position.

  • Page 10: Know Your Elliptical (Horizon E20)

    K N O W Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R CONSOLE HANDLE BAR GRIP PULSE TENSION KNOB CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE BOOT MAST ADJUSTABLE FOOT PAD PEDAL ARM FRONT FOOT TUBE GUIDE RAIL TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK LATCH LOCK LATCH HANDLE BAR RECEIVER LINK HORIZON E20...

  • Page 11: Quick Start Up (Horizon E20)

    0:00. Continue to press the ‘Select’ button for an addi- tional 2 seconds until the time display registers 0:00 once again. The console should now be set for km. To switch back to mph, simply remove the batteries in the console. HORIZON E20...

  • Page 12: Starting 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. HORIZON E20...

  • Page 13: Display (Horizon E20)

    Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout (dis- played when contact is made with both grips. Pulse can only be viewed while on the pulse screen). D I S P L A Y HORIZON E20...

  • Page 14: Know Your Elliptical (Horizon E30)

    K N O W Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R SPEAKERS CONSOLE HANDLE BAR GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE BOOT MAST ADJUSTABLE FOOT PAD PEDAL ARM FRONT FOOT TUBE GUIDE RAIL...

  • Page 15: Quick Start Up (Horizon E30)

    Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. CD/MP3 PLAYER HOLDER RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the elliptical trainer. LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with AM/FM and cassette, etc. SPEAKER INPUT JACK...

  • Page 16: Display (Horizon E30)

    TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. Shown as Revolutions per Minute. Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 &...

  • Page 17: Heart Rate

    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 resistance levels vary from level 1 to 20 quick speed keys (level 1 being the eas- iest and level 20 being the most difficult).

  • Page 18: Finishing Your Workout

    CHOOSING A PROGRAM 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 the screen. CHOOSING A RESISTANCE With the resistance text scrolling, press the arrow keys or quick resistance keys to scroll through the different resistance levels.

  • Page 19: Hill Climb

    P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. CROSS COUNTRY Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
  • Page 20 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 ter- rains. RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete with a computer pacer to the fin- ish line.

  • Page 21: Program Charts

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  • Page 24: 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 25: Using Your Pulse Zone

    U S I N G Y O U R P U L S E Z o n e P R O G R A M The Pulse Zone Program is designed to keep the user at an optimum exercise level, while adjusting the resistance levels to keep the user at a target heart rate.

  • Page 26: Using Your Adventure Program

    U S I N G Y O U R A D V E N T U R E P R O G R A M Your Adventure Program is designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts.

  • Page 27: Monitoring Your Heart Rate

    Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the Horizon Fitness logo facing out. Note: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout. If the chest strap is too loose, or positioned improperly, you may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout.

  • Page 28: Pulse Zone

    P U L S E Z o n e C H A R T TARGET HEART RATE ZONE 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. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Your Elliptical Trainer

    Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not beyond the rec- ommended range of 36 inches. SOLUTION: The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jewelry store or return to Horizon Fitness for a battery replacement. HORIZON SERIES...
  • Page 30 If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem, discontinue use and turn the power off. DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE, PLEASE CONTACT THE HORIZON FITNESS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TOLLFREE @ 1-888-993-3199. www.horizonfitness.com HORIZON SERIES...

  • Page 31: Common Product Questions

    CAN I MOVE THE TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your 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 transport wheels. It is important that you place your ellipti- cal trainer in a comfortable and inviting room.

  • Page 32: How Often

    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 main- tain cardiovascular fitness.

  • Page 33: Routine Maintenance

    • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Horizon Fitness. (Horizon E30 only) • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical trainer or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut.

  • Page 34: Perceived Exertion Level

    HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your 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 35: T H E I M P O R T A N C E O F W A R M U P A N D C O O L D O W N

    TIPS STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretch- ing 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. Do not stretch to the point of pain.

  • Page 36: 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 elliptical trainer 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 program.

  • Page 37: Weekly Log Sheets

    W E E K L Y L O G S H E E T HORIZON SERIES...

  • Page 38: Monthly Log Sheets

    M O N T H L Y L O G S H E E T HORIZON SERIES...

  • Page 39: Home Use Warranty

    LABOR - 90 DAYS Horizon Fitness shall cover the labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of ninety days from the date of the original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 40 HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www.horizonfitness.com Rev. 1.2...

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