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Recumbent Bike User's Guide

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  • Page 1 HZ SERIES R52HR Recumbent Bike User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not use outdoors. • Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness recumbent 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 4 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE 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 pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bike.
  • Page 5 Owner’s Guide before using your new Horizon Fitness recumbent bike. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or regis- tered online 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 6: Before You Begin

    You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    • 2 Wheel Sleeves • 1 Power Supply • 1 Seat Rail Boot (contents listed below) Tools (included) • 5mm Allen Wrench/ Phillips Screw Driver • 13/15mm Flat Wrench CONTACT HORIZON FITNESS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER; TOLL FREE @ 1-800-244-4192 OR VISIT www.horizonfitness.com...
  • Page 8 HARDWARE A) 40mm Bolt B) 20mm Bolt C) 29mm Bolt Quantity: 8 Quantity: 2 Quantity: 2 G) 14mm Washer E) 12mm Screw Quantity: 2 F) Arc Washer D) 15mm Bolt Quantity: 2 Quantity: 8 Quantity: 10 I) 15/13mm Flat Wrench Quantity: 1 H) 5mm Allen Wrench/Phillips...
  • Page 9 STEP 1: ATTACH MOBILE WHEELS AND WHEEL SLEEVES STEP 4: ATTACH SEAT BACK STEP 7: ATTACH SEAT RAIL AND SEAT BOOT STEP 2: ATTACH REAR FOOT TUBE STEP 5: ATTACH HANDLEBAR SET STEP 8: ATTACH CONSOLE MAST NOTE: AVOID PINCHING CONSOLE CORD STEP 9: ATTACH CONSOLE (Bolt is Pre-Attached) NOTE: AVOID PINCHING CONSOLE CORD...

  • Page 10: Recumbent Operation & Adjustment

    Recumbent Operation & Adjustment POWER Your programmable recumbent bike 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 recumbent bike should be level for optimum use.
  • Page 11 MOVING Your Horizon Fitness 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 CAUTION! Our recumbent bikes are well built and heavy, weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and...

  • Page 12: Console Features & Display

    Console Features & Display 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. LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with CD/MP3, AM/FM and cassette, etc.
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15 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 16: 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 17: 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: Choose the Race program by either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. Choose the desired Pace (average speed) using the ‘Up’...

  • Page 18: Using Your Thr Zone 1 & 2 Programs

    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 19: Using Your Custom User 1 & 2 Programs

    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: Once the Custom User 1 &...

  • Page 20: Program Charts

    Program Charts P2 INTERVALS Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 P3 ROLLING Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7...
  • Page 21 P4 WEIGHT LOSS Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 P5 TOUR Resistance Warm Up Resistance Level 1 distance 142 Resistance Level 2 distance 165 Level 3 Resistance distance 169...

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Procedures

    Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike and its operating environment will keep mainte- nance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
  • Page 23 Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your recumbent bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console. SOLUTION: Check all connections or remove the console and verify that the console cable is attached properly, making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console.
  • Page 24 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 @ 1-800-244-4192. www.horizonfitness.com...

  • Page 25: Common Product Questions

    CAN I MOVE THE RECUMBENT BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot. It is easy to move your recumbent bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike in a comfortable and inviting room.

  • Page 26: Conditioning Guidelines

    Conditioning Guidelines 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. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise.

  • Page 27: Monitoring Your Heart Rate

    Monitoring Your Heart Rate FEEDBACK Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers two heart rate feedback options (chest strap not includ- ed). You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free work- out.

  • Page 28: 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 29 HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to prepare for a 5K race, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is gen- eral fitness.

  • Page 30: Developing A Fitness Program

    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 relat- ed injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain.

  • Page 31: Warm Up & Cool Down

    Warm Up & Cool Down THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND 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 Horizon Fitness product at a slow pace.

  • Page 32: 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 Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you devel- op a more successful exercise program.

  • Page 33: Weekly Log Sheets

    Weekly Log Sheets...

  • Page 34: Monthly Log Sheets

    Monthly Log Sheets...

  • 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 HZ Series. Rev. 1.1...

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