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- Page 1 xR 6 / xR6e / xR6ce O P ER ATION S MANUAL...
- Page 3 Octane Fitness distributes products only through authorized specialty fitness dealers. These dealers are experts in the field and are trained to assist you with any questions you may have about your Octane Fitness product. However, if you would like to speak directly to an Octane Fitness customer service specialist, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Page 4 • Use only the power cord provided with your Octane Fitness seated elliptical cross trainer. • never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord; this may pinch and/or damage it.
- Page 5 • Monitor and check your seated elliptical cross trainer regularly. If service is required, contact your local dealer or Octane Fitness Customer Service for assistance. • Take caution in moving your seated elliptical cross trainer. Your elliptical weighs over 240 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques and/or get assistance when moving your product.
- Page 6 The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin. • The Octane Fitness chest strap has a battery which may need to be replaced from time to time. A faulty battery or worn electrodes may cause inaccurate readings. The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
t a B l e O F C O n t e n t s Getting started ..........................1 electronics ............................2 • standard Console & Deluxe Console ................2 • programs & Features ......................8 – Preset Resistance Programs ................... 9 –... - Page 8 viii...
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Page 9: Getting Started
R t e D Welcome to a new breed of exercise equipment— xRide™ by Octane Fitness! You will soon be experiencing a great ride as you challenge yourself with its sophisticated electronics and the variety of pre-programmed workouts. -
Page 10: Electronics
e l e C t R O n i C s xR6 stanDaRD & xR6e/xR6ce DeluXe Welcome to some of the easiest to use, yet most sophisticated, electronics available in the fitness industry. In purchasing your Octane elliptical you had three choices: the xR6 with standard electronics, the xR6e with deluxe electronics, or the xR6ce with deluxe electronics plus contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars. - Page 11 Note: The Program and keys are also used to activate the MOM (MOvement Management) mode, a unique motion control feature of the Octane Fitness xR6/xR6e/xR6ce elliptical. For more information on MOM mode, go to page 23. level ( and ) Increases or decreases the resistance level of the machine.
- Page 12 age ( and ) Used by heart rate programs. Entering your age, a value between 15 and 99, allows the xR6e or xR6ce electronics to determine a recommended target heart (xR6e/xR6ce) rate based on the formula 220 – your age = your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR).
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- Page 14 x R 6 s t a n d a r d C o n s o l e & K e y p a d program Breakdown Preset resistance programs: Manual — Random — Interval — Custom Interval — Beginner...
- Page 15 x R 6 e / x R 6 c e D e l u x e C o n s o l e & K e y p a d program Breakdown Preset resistance programs: Manual — Random — Interval — Custom Interval — Beginner Heart rate controlled programs: Fat Burn —...
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Page 16: Programs & Features
p R O G R a M s a n D F e a t u R e s p r o g r a m W a r m - u p All xR6 Series seated elliptical cross trainers feature 5 built-in preset resistance programs to keep your workouts interesting: Manual, Random, Interval, Custom Interval, and Beginner. -
Page 17: Preset Resistance Programs
preset Resistance programs Manual—Random—Interval—Custom Interval—Beginner Manual The Manual program simulates riding on a flat road. The manual program does not have a warm-up. To begin the program, just start pedaling, then use the appropriate Up () and Down () keys to enter the program settings as desired: time, level, your age (xR6e/xR6ce only), and your weight. - Page 18 interval The Interval program alternates between two different levels of resistance. Each level is independently adjustable, so you can customize the amount of change between the two intervals. All intervals have a two-minute duration. After selecting the program, use the appropriate Up () and Down () keys to enter the program settings as prompted: levels for Interval 1 and Interval 2.
- Page 19 Beginner The Beginner program is a great routine for people just getting started or just getting back into their workouts. This program is designed to carry you through 14 workouts, one per day, gradually increasing intensity each day. Each day’s workout includes a preset value for time, resistance level, and a recommended speed (RPM).
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Page 20: Heart Rate Controlled Programs (Xr6E/Xr6Ce)
Heart Rate Controlled programs (xR6e/xR6ce) Fat Burn—Cardio—Heart Rate Interval —Heart Rate Custom Interval Note: For the heart rate controlled programs to work effectively, you must be wearing a wireless chest strap or consistently grasping the contact heart rate grips on the stationary handlebars throughout your workout. Fat Burn The Fat Burn program guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calories burned from fat versus carbohydrates. - Page 21 Heart Rate interval The Heart Rate Interval program is an excellent workout using alternating two- minute intervals of 70% and 80% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). Interval training has been shown to give superior results compared to steady state training (that is, training at a constant resistance level).
- Page 22 Heart Rate The Heart Rate Custom Interval program lets you specify the target heart rate Custom interval and duration of up to 6 alternating intervals. After selecting the program, use the appropriate Up () or Down () keys to enter the program settings as prompted: Age, Intervals (2 to 6), Interval 1—Time, Interval 1—Target Heart Rate, Interval n—Time, and Interval n—Target Heart Rate.
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Page 23: Performance Program (Xr6E/Xr6Ce)
performance program (xR6e/xR6ce) 30:30 Note: For this performance program to work effectively, you must be wearing a wireless chest strap or consistently grasping the contact heart rate grips on the stationary handlebars throughout your workout. 30:30 The 30:30 program provides a simple test of your fitness level with 5 sets of 30-second sprint and recovery (FAST and SLOW) intervals. -
Page 24: Workload Resistance
19-20 program level The Octane Fitness Random program allows the user to select an overall resistance level for the program. This level is the average resistance level for the workout. The range of resistance levels during these workouts are +/- 4 of the entered program level (i.e., For program Level 5, minimum resistance is Level 1 and maximum... -
Page 25: Led Readout Windows
l e D R e a d o u t W i n d o w s x R 6 / x R 6 e / x R 6 c e xR6e/xR6ce time Displays workout time, counting up from 0:00. Time can be increased or decreased during your workout. -
Page 26: Xr6Ce Contact Heart Rate Option
O c t a n e F i t n e s s D i g i t a l H e a r t R a t e s e n s o r s The Octane Fitness digital contact heart sensors on the xR6ce track your heart rate more accurately to help produce the ultimate workout. -
Page 27: Workout Boosters
W o r k o u t B o o s t e r s The xR6 Series elliptical cross trainers offer three unique workout enhancers that provide challenge and variety to help you stay motivated and committed to your exercise program. You can add Muscle Endurance, Leg Press, or Chest Press to any program at the touch of a button, kicking your workout up to a whole new level! M u s c l e e n d u r a n c e xR6e/xR6ce... - Page 28 l e g p r e s s Leg Press is an aggressive routine to help you build strength and power in your leg muscles. Leg Press integrates cardio sessions with strength sessions focused on the legs. The cardio session follows the program profile that you have selected.
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Page 29: Heartlogic Intelligence (Xr6E/Xr6Ce)
Place the strap just below your chest. Make sure the Octane Fitness logo is away from you and right side up. It may help to moisten the electrodes on the back of the transmitter with a small amount of water for better contact with the skin. -
Page 30: Critical Heart Rate Feedback
C r i t i c a l H e a r t R a t e F e e d b a c k l e D R e a d o u t Heart rate controlled workouts are one of the most accurate training techniques available. Understanding your body’s intensity level is critical in taking your workouts to the next level. -
Page 31: Customizing Key Features
F e a t u R e s Many of the standard features and controls of your Octane Fitness seated elliptical can be customized to fit your personal preferences. In just a few simple steps, you can set up your machine to skip the Warm-Up, display workout time in a “countdown”... - Page 32 Beep You may turn the console sounds “On” or “OFF”. The original setting is “On”. Brightness (BRit) You can adjust the intensity or brightness of the console LEDs, choosing any value between 1 and 8. A higher number represents more light. The original setting is 8.
- Page 33 leg press To customize the Leg Press workout booster, press and hold the Leg Press button for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then customize three characteristics of Leg Press: time The time between Leg Press intervals. The original setting is 1:00. Use the Time /...
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Page 34: Multigrip Handlebars
M u l t i G R i p H a n D l e B a R s Your Octane Fitness seated elliptical features one-of-a-kind handlebars that deliver the ultimate upper-body workout with virtually unlimited options for maximal comfort, customization and effectiveness. -
Page 35: Smart Exercise Tips
There are two ways to measure your heart rate: electronically and manually. electronic The Octane Fitness xR6e and xR6ce come with a wireless transmitter that measures and measurement displays your heart rate on the console throughout your workout. The xR6ce also provides digital contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars. - Page 36 What should my heart rate be? To understand exercise intensity you must first determine your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR) by subtracting your age from 220. The lower limit of your heart rate training zone is 55% of your TMHR; the upper limit is 90% of TMHR.
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Page 37: Starting Your Workout
In addition to warming up your body before exercise, you should perform a proper cool- down when you are finished. The Cool Down button is a simple and effective way to do this. For more information on Octane Fitness custom cool-down, please refer to page 3. stRetCHinG Stretching is a critical part of any exercise routine and should not be overlooked. -
Page 38: Cleaning & Maintenance
FR-C peRsOnal ReCORD KeepinG Tip: It is a great idea to write down the serial numbers of your Octane Fitness seated elliptical in this Operations Manual for convenience and easy accessibility to the serial numbers should you have any service needs with your Octane Fitness elliptical. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting & Faqs
t R O u B l e s H O O t i n G & F a Q s electronic issues Unit doesn’t power up • Check the connection of the power cord from the power supply to the wall outlet and from the power supply to the machine. - Page 40 • For better contact, use water to moisten the electrodes on the side of the wireless chest strap that sits against your skin. • Make sure the Octane Fitness logo is facing away from your body and is right side up.
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Page 41: Mechanical Issues
‘road’ distance. Therefore, pedaling at 50 rpm, you will ‘travel’ approximately one mile in 8 minutes. If you have any questions or need additional assistance please contact Octane Fitness Customer Service at 888.OCTANE4. -
Page 42: Limited Consumer Warranty
Octane Fitness the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or register via our web site at www.octanefitness.com. What is covered: The Octane Fitness xR6 Series seated elliptical (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. - Page 43 (10) days after discovery of defect; and as instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire product for repair. Octane Fitness reserves the right to determine if the entire machine will be replaced.
- Page 44 The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to unauthorized service, misuse, accident, abuse, corrosion, discoloration of paint or plastic, or neglect or by persons weight in excess of 300 pounds. Octane Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Parts and electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by Octane Fitness or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms.
- Page 45 By filling out a warranty transfer card and sending it to Octane Fitness with a copy of the original receipt, the warranty will be transferred. Please make two copies of this form and the original receipt one for your records and one for the new owner.
- Page 46 Date Purchased: Base Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Console Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Store: Store Phone #: Salesperson:...
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- Page 48 © 2009 Octane Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved. Octane Fitness, DedicatedLogic, Fuel Your Life, HeartLogic, Now-Zone, Muscle Endurance, Chest Press, and Leg Press are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Octane Fitness, is forbidden.
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