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Horizon Fitness 3.1E User Manual

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  • Page 1 ELITE SERIES 3.1E Elliptical User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ...........3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • 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

    OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer. •...
  • Page 5 CAUTION CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCIS- ING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE! ASSEMBLY CAUTION CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical trainer that special attention must be paid.
  • Page 6 Before proceeding, find your elliptical trainer’s serial number and model name located under the console mast boot and enter it in the space provided below: SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION: ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW: Refer to this number when calling for service, and also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card and in your own records.

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise: •...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    • 2 Back Upper Handlebar Covers • 1 Hardware Pack TOOLS (included) • 4mm Allen Wrench • 5mm Allen Wrench/Phillips Screw Driver • 13/15mm Flat Wrench • 17mm Wrench CONTACT HORIZON FITNESS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER; TOLL FREE @ 1-800-244-4192 OR VISIT www.horizonfitness.com...
  • Page 9 HARDWARE A) 20mm Bolt Quantity: 2 K) 25mm Teflon Coated Washer Quantity: 4 B) 70mm Bolt Quantity: 3 L) Wavy Washer Quantity: 2 P) 15/13mm Wrench Quantity: 1 C) 12mm Bolt D) 15mm Bolt Quantity: 3 Quantity: 6 G) 13mm Nut Quantity: 3 H) 20mm Screw Quantity: 2...
  • Page 10 STEP 1: ATTACH FRONT TUBE. Note: Make sure not to tighten bolts until all assembly steps have been completely assembled and aligned. STEP 4: ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT PEDAL ARMS AND PEDAL ARM SLEEVES. Note: Black ‘Teflon’ surface of K should be facing the pedal arm.

  • Page 11: Elliptical Operation & Adjustment

    Elliptical Operation & Adjustment POWER Your programmable 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 foot tube. LEVELING The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use.
  • Page 12 MOVING Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Carefully pick up the guide rails and roll the elliptical to the desired position.

  • Page 13: Foot Positioning

    CAUTION CAUTION! Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy, weighing up to 200lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving. FOOT POSITIONING Your elliptical trainer has a variety of foot positions to offer a variance in your workout routine and to strengthen and train a wider range of leg muscles.

  • Page 14: Console Features & Display

    Console Features & Display 3.1E QUICK START UP 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 console.
  • Page 15 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 16: Heart Rate

    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 easiest and level 20 being the most difficult).
  • Page 17 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 18: Program Profiles

    Program Profiles P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. P2 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. P3 ROLLING Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resistance level to gradually raise and lower your heart rate.

  • Page 19: Program Charts

    Program Charts P2 INTERVALS Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. Peak segments last 30 seconds, valley segments last 90 seconds. Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4...
  • Page 20 P4 WEIGHT LOSS Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7...

  • Page 21: Using Your Race Program

    USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM 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. Choose the Race program by either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. 2.

  • Page 22: Using Your Thr Zone Programs 1 & 2

    USING YOUR THR ZONE 1 & 2 PROGRAMS The THR 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. To choose the THR zone program, follow these instructions.

  • Page 23: Using Your Custom User Programs 1 & 2

    USING YOUR CUSTOM USER 1 & 2 PROGRAMS Your Custom User 1 & 2 programs are designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your Custom User 1 & 2 program, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures

    Troubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures Your elliptical trainer 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. Check all power cord and wire connections. SOLUTION: Check all power cord and wire connections.
  • Page 25 HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING YOU MAY EXPERIENCE AN ERRATIC HEART RATE 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. •...

  • Page 26: Common Product Questions

    Common Product Questions ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? Our elliptical trainers 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 27 Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your elliptical trainer and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the following pre- ventive maintenance schedule be followed:...

  • Page 28: Conditioning Guidelines

    Conditioning Guidelines IMPORTANT Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. TIPS HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to main- tain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise.

  • Page 29: Monitoring Your Heart Rate

    Monitoring Your Heart Rate HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the handlebars, do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure.

  • Page 30: Heart Rate Chart

    Heart Rate Chart 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’ of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate.

  • Page 31: Warm-Up And Cool-Down

    Developing A Fitness Program 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 relat- ed injury.

  • Page 32: Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    Achieving Your Fitness Goals An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your pri- mary 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 33: Weekly Log Sheets

    Weekly Log Sheet...

  • Page 34: Monthly Log Sheets

    Monthly Log Sheet...

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    LABOR • 1 YEAR Horizon Fitness shall cover the labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 36 HORIZON FITNESS | 800 BURTON BOULEVARD | DEFOREST, WI 53532 Phone 1-800-244-4192 Fax 1-608-842-1660 www.horizonfitness.com Elite Series. Rev. 1.7...

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