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- Page 1 Q45/Q45e/Q45ce...
- Page 3 ® program. The team at Octane Fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in the world so that you will have a tremendous workout experience. We wish you great success in using your new cross trainer to ™...
- Page 4 • Do not use outdoors. • Use only the power cord provided with your Octane Fitness 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 • Wear appropriate exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—do not wear loose clothing. • Use care when getting on or off the Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer. Never step on or off the unit while the foot pedals are still moving.
- Page 6 • Do not bend the strips inside the chest strap as it can cause the strap to lose its conductivity. • Handle the Octane Fitness heart rate transmitter (chest strap) with care. Dropping the transmitter might cause damage and this could void the warranty.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
t a B l e C O n t e n t s electronics............................8 • standard Console & interactive Console................ 8 • programs and Features..................... 14 –. Preset.Resistance.Programs.................. 14 –. Heart.Rate.Controlled.Programs.Q45e/Q45ce............. 16 –. Variable.Stride.Programs..................19 –. -
Page 8: Electronics
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 Q45 with standard electronics, the Q45e with deluxe electronics, or the Q45ce with deluxe electronics plus contact heart rate sensors. Instructions for all are included in this manual. - Page 9 (metric). The stride length ranges from 18 inches (45 cm) to 23 inches (60 cm). level (+ and –) Q45 -Increases or decreases the resistance level of the machine. There are 20 levels of resistance for programs P1-P10. Q45e and Q45ce - Increases or decreases the resistance level of the machine.
- Page 10 Weight (+ and –) Increases or decreases the user’s entered weight value. This value is used to give a more accurate calorie burn readout. Weight is displayed in pounds (English) or kilograms (metric). to switch from english to metric or metric to english, hold down the Weight (+/–) keys for five seconds.
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Page 12: Preset.resistance.programs
Q 4 5 C o n s o l e program Breakdown P1-P5 - Preset resistance programs P6-P10 - Variable stride programs... - Page 13 Q 4 5 e / Q 4 5 c e C o n s o l e program Breakdown P1-P5 - Preset resistance programs P6-P10 - Heart rate controlled programs P11-P15 - Variable stride programs Tip: Do you wish the number LEDs didn’t toggle between the higher and lower LEDs? Do you just care about seeing time, or you want to focus on heart rate data? Just press the Enter key and it will freeze in that position.
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Page 14: Programs And Features
Q45 - In P2-P10, resistance increases two levels per minute, and stride increases 1 inch (3 cm) per minute. At the three-minute mark, you will be at your selected resistance and stride values. You can change the level or stride length at any time during the warm-up using the buttons on the console or the moving handlebars. - Page 15 interval 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. During set-up you are required to enter your stride length. Next you will be asked to enter the resistance for the higher interval. The default level is 5, you can increase or decrease it as desired.
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Page 16: Heart.rate.controlled.programs.q45E/Q45Ce
H e a r t r a t e C o n t r o l l e d p r o g r a m s — Q 4 5 e / Q 4 5 c e Fat.Burn.-.Cardio.-.Heart.Rate.Interval.-.Heart.Rate.Hill.-.Heart.Rate.Speed.Interval Tip: Use the Level (+/-) button on the right moving handlebar to quickly and easily adjust your heart rate controlled workout to meet your needs—without taking your hands off the grips! Fat Burn Fat Burn guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calories burned... - Page 17 Heart rate interval Heart Rate Interval puts you through intervals of 0% and 0% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). Interval training has been shown to give superior (Q45e/Q45ce) results compared to steady state training (that is, training at a constant resistance level).
- Page 18 Heart rate Heart Rate Speed Interval puts you though intervals of 5% and 5% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). It combines steeper intervals with speed interval changing speeds. Interval training has been shown to give superior results (Q45e/Q45ce) compared to steady state training (that is, training at the same resistance level).
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Page 19: Variable.stride.programs
V a r i a b l e s t r i d e p r o g r a m s Starter.-.PowerWalk.-.Stride.Interval.-.Dual.Direction.-.ArmBlaster Tip: Use the Stride (+/-) button on the left moving handlebar to quickly and easily adjust your variable stride workout to meet your needs without taking your hands off the grips! starter Starter program is a great routine for beginners or people just getting back into... - Page 20 stride lnterval Stride Interval program alternates shorter stride intervals and longer stride intervals. Each interval is two minutes long. Resistance remains constant during the workout. During the workout, the stride length and/or resistance intervals can be changed for the interval by pressing the Level (+/-) buttons. Dual Direction Dual Direction program alternates two-minute forward intervals with one-minute backward intervals.
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Page 21: Workload.resistance
Octane Fitness Q45, Q45e, and Q45ce have 20 discrete levels of resistance. Level 1 is the easiest and level 20 is the most difficult. The Manual program and Quick Start allow the user the ability to totally control the resistance level. -
Page 22: Led.readout.windows
If you do not enter a weight, calories are based on a 150 lb. (68 kg) user. short stride Displays the value for the short stride during stride interval programs. (Q45) long stride Displays the value for the long stride during stride interval programs. (Q45) -
Page 23: Contact.heart.rate.option
The Octane Fitness digital contact heart sensors on the Q45ce track your heart rate more easily and more accurately to help produce the ultimate workout. For the most accurate heart rate reading possible: •... -
Page 24: Electronically.adjustable.stride
Stride button changes the stride length in 1 inch (3 cm) increments. Wal k When stride length changes are made on the Q45/Q45e/Q45ce, the profile window displays muscle activity based on electromyography (EMG) studies. Vertical columns in the matrix display the activity level for the glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves so that exercisers can target specific areas by choosing a specific stride lengths. - Page 25 You’re done – it is that simple. Your Q45/Q45e/Q45ce is ready for your SmartStride workout. The faster you go, the longer the stride length becomes. For every 5 RPM increase or decrease, the stride changes 1 inch (3 cm).
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Page 26: X-Mode.and.x-Mode
X-Mode is also a great motivational tool that keeps your workout fresh and exciting. X-Mode works in any program; simply push the button to activate. Q45 comes with the standard X-Mode with four different options: Push Arms, Reverse, Squat and Pull Arms. The Q45e and Q45ce with the deluxe console contains X-Mode+ with eight different options: Push Arms, Lower Body Only, Fast, Pull Arms, Squat, Slow, Reverse and Lean Back. -
Page 27: Heartlogic.intelligence
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 28 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.
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Page 29: Multigrip Handlebars
M u l t i G r i p H a n D l e B a r s Your Octane Fitness cross trainer features one-of-a-kind Zone 1 handlebars that deliver the ultimate upper-body workout with Zone 2 virtually unlimited options for maximal comfort, customization and effectiveness. -
Page 30: Smart Exercise Tips
There are two ways to measure your heart rate: electronically and manually. Electronic measurement The Octane Fitness Q45e and Q45ce come with a wireless chest strap that measures and displays your heart rate on the console throughout your workout. The Q45ce also provides digital contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars. - Page 31 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.
- Page 32 exercise Variety While Octane offers one of the most versatile exercise machines available, we encourage people to vary their workouts, whether this means choosing a different program or doing a different form of exercise. This will reduce boredom, one of the most common reasons people quit their exercise regimen.
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Page 33: Starting Your Workout
MOuntinG tHe The low step-up height of the Octane Fitness cross trainer makes it easy to get on and prODuCt off the product. You can step on the machine from the rear or from the right or left side. -
Page 34: Cleaning & Maintenance
- iF useD it Can Create an inCrease in WHeel nOise. persOnal reCOrD KeepinG Tip: It is a great idea to write down the serial numbers of your Octane Fitness 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 35: Troubleshooting & Faqs
• 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. - Page 36 “NO HR” is displayed when doing • Grasp each contact heart rate grip sensor so the contact sensor portion of heart rate controlled programs the grip rests in the palm of your hand. and grasping the contact heart • Grip the contact sensors firmly and keep your hands steady and in place. rate sensors •...
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Page 37: Mechanical Issues
• The adjustable levelers may not be properly set on the machine. There unstable on the floor are five adjustable levelers, located on the bottom of the Octane Fitness elliptical. See assembly instructions to correctly adjust the levelers. • If your machine is located on a soft surface such as carpet, purchase a heavy duty floor mat from your local dealer to place under your machine. -
Page 38: Limited Consumer Warranty
Suite 380 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 What is covered: The Octane Fitness Q45/Q45e/Q45ce (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. Who is covered: The original owner of the product or the person the warranty has been transferred to under Octane Fitness transferable warranty program. - Page 39 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 40 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 41 Date Purchased: Base Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Console Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Store: Store Phone #: Salesperson:...
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- Page 44 © 2005 Octane Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved. Octane Fitness, DedicatedLogic, Fuel Your Life, HeartLogic, Now-Zone, SmartStride, X-Mode and GluteKicker are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Octane Fitness, is forbidden.