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Horizon Fitness EG5 User Manual

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DIGITAL SERIES
FOR MODEL :
EG5
EL L IPT ICA L US ER 'S GU I DE

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL SERIES FOR MODEL : EL L IPT ICA L US ER ’S GU I DE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IN T RO DUC T I O N CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Digital Series elliptical! Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Digital 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 and healthier, faster.

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    I M P OR TAN T P RECAUT I ON S SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this elliptical. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    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 A S S E M BLY ST E P 1 A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1. B) Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A), 2 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 2 FLAT WASHERS (C). HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :...
  • Page 7 AS SE M BLY S T EP 2 A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2. B) Carefully pull the CONSOLE CABLES through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the CONSOLE MAST. C) Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 4 FLAT WASHERS (C).
  • Page 8 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 BOLT & WASHERS from CONSOLE MAST. B) Slide LOWER HANDLEBARS onto CONSOLE MAST and attach by re-inserting PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHERS. C) Slide UPPER HANDLEBARS onto LOWER HANDLEBARS and align NOTCH with TAB making sure handlebars are joined together completely.
  • Page 9 AS SE M BLY S T EP  A ) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4. B) Align LOWER LINK ARM with U BRACKET. C) Insert 2 TEFLON WASHERS (E) on left and right sides of FOOT PLATE TUBE before sliding SPACER (F) through U BRACKET and FOOTPLATE TUBE.
  • Page 10 A S S E M BLY ST E P 5 A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5. B) Slide LOWER LINK ARM into bottom end of LOWER HANDLEBAR. Slide BOLT (H) through outside hole in LOWER HANDLEBAR, through 1 TEFLON WASHER (E), SPACER (I) and another TEFLON WASHER (E). Secure using NUT (J).
  • Page 11 A S SE MB LY ST E P  YO U ’ R E F I N I S H E D ! NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. A) Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the CONSOLE wires .

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    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 13: Elliptical Operation

    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 14 C O N SOLE D ISP L AY Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed. A) MONITOR DISPLAY: Speed, Time, Pulse, Distance, Watts, RPM’s, Calories and Program Profiles. B) START: Press to start your workout.
  • Page 15 CO N SO L E OP E RAT I ON Your Elliptical Trainer is powered by a power supply. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the front stabilizer tube.
  • Page 16 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 17: Conditioning Guidelines

    C ON DI T IO N IN G GUI DE L I NE S 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 18 TAR GET HE AR T R AT E Z ON E CH A R 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 19 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 20: Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    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 21 W E E K LY L O G SH EETS...
  • Page 23 M ON T H LY L O G SHEETS...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    TR O UB L E SH O OTI NG 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: The console does not light up.
  • Page 26 • 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 27 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 28 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 29: Limited Warranty

    • 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 30 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 EG5 Elliptical. Rev. 0.6 2005 Horizon Fitness Products | Designed & Engineered in the U.S.A. | Made in China...

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