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  • 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 achieve your workout goals and Fuel Your Life ™...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    • never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord which may pinch and/or damage it. • Use only the power cord provided with your Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer. • Unplug your Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer before moving 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 Grip the contact sensors firmly, and keep your hands steady and in place. Wireless Chest strap • Exercisers may use the wireless heart rate transmitter provided with the Octane Fitness Q37e/Q37ce or any Polar™-compatible (coded or non-coded) wireless heart rate transmitter.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    B l e C O n t e n t s electronics ............................8 • Q37e/ce Console and Keypad ................... 8 • Programs and Features ....................11 – Classic Programs ..................... 14 – Heart Rate Programs ....................16 –...

  • Page 8: Electronics

    Welcome to some of the easiest to use, yet most sophisticated, electronics available in the fitness industry! Your Q37e/Q37ce features a simple, easy to understand keypad and a console featuring an informative matrix display and four multi-function LED display windows that provide you with all the information you need to get started and stay motivated during your workout.
  • Page 9 Note: The Program key is also used to activate the MOM (MOvement Management) mode, a unique motion control feature of the Octane Fitness elliptical. For more information on MOM mode, go to page 32. level Press Level (/) to increase or decrease the resistance level of the machine.
  • Page 10 Note: There is no need to turn off your elliptical machine; the Q37e/Q37ce was designed with an intelligent sleep mode, a virtual off button. This eliminates the need for an on/off switch. To enter sleep mode, press and hold the Pause Clear button until you hear the beep.

  • Page 11: Programs And Features

    Q37e/Q37ce Console and Keypad prOGraMs anD Features The Q37e/Q37ce features 16 built-in programs to keep your workouts interesting: Classic programs: Manual—Random—Custom Interval—Beginner Heart rate programs: Fat Burn—Cardio—HR Custom Interval—30:30 Goal programs: 350 Calories—750 Calories—10K—1/2 Marathon Cross-Circuit programs: Lower Body Blast—Upper Body Blast—Core Focus—Total Body Blast Programs begin with a warm-up to ease your body into your intense workout.
  • Page 12 Q37e/Q37ce prOGraM reFerenCe (/) (/) Press Program and Enter. to choose a program category; press any and Enter to choose a program. ClassiC prOGraMs Program Description Settings Standard Values* Manual Get on and go; constant resistance Level Random Computer-randomized resistance variation...
  • Page 13 Q37e/Q37ce prOGraM reFerenCe (/) (/) Press Program and Enter. to choose a program category; press any and Enter to choose a program. CrOss-CirCuit™ prOGraMs Program Description Settings Standard Values* Lower Body Blast CROSS-CiRCUIT ™ routine combining cardio intervals on Cardio Time...

  • Page 14: Classic Programs

    Classic programs Manual—Random—Custom Interval—Beginner Manual The Manual program simulates walking or jogging on a flat surface. This program does not have a warm-up. The resistance stays constant for the entire workout, unless you change it by pressing Level (/). The oval racetrack signifies 1/4 mile or 400 meters; a counter in the matrix display shows how many laps you have completed during your workout.
  • Page 15 Custom interval The Custom Interval program lets you specify the resistance level and duration of up to 6 alternating intervals. Use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Time, How Many Intervals (2 to 6), 1st Interval—Time, 1st Interval—Level, n th Interval—Time, n th Interval—Level, Age, and Weight.

  • Page 16: Heart Rate Programs

    Heart rate programs Fat Burn—Cardio—Heart Rate Custom Interval—30:30 Note: For 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 moving 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 17 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. Use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Age, Intervals (2 to 6), Interval 1—Time, Interval 1—Target Heart Rate, Interval n—Time, and Interval n—Target Heart Rate.
  • Page 18 30:30 The 30:30 program provides a simple test of your fitness level with 5 sets of 30-second sprint and recovery intervals. For each set, the program monitors your heart rate and calculates the number of beats that your heart rate recovers between sprint intervals.

  • Page 19: Goal Programs

    Goal programs 350 Calories—750 Calories—10K—1/2 Marathon 350 Calories The 350 Calorie goal program lets you get moving and work on a flat or “hilly” course until you have burned 350 calories. Use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Weight, Goal, Flat or Hills, and Level (the average level you want for the entire workout).
  • Page 20 750 Calories The 750 Calorie goal program provides an even greater challenge as you work to burn off 750 calories. Use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Weight, Goal, Flat or Hills, and Level (the average level you want for the entire workout).
  • Page 21 10K simulates jogging or running outdoors. It is a great training device to get ready for a competition. Use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Age, Goal, Flat or Hills, and Level (the average level you want for the entire workout).
  • Page 22 1/2 Marathon 1/2 Marathon simulates jogging or running outdoors. It is a great training device to get ready for a long-distance race. Use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Age, Goal, Flat or Hills, and Level (the average level you want for the entire workout).

  • Page 23: Cross-Circuit Programs

    CrOss-CirCuit ™ programs Lower Body Blast—Upper Body Blast—Core Focus— Total Body Blast CROSS-CiRCUIT is a whole new way of working out with your Octane elliptical. These programs combine cardio intervals on the elliptical cross trainer with sets of strength and toning exercises off the machine using simple equipment such as hand weights or a fitness ball.
  • Page 24 upper Body Blast Upper Body Blast targets the arms, shoulders, chest, and upper back with off- machine strength-building sets. Get started by using the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Cardio Time, Strength Time, and Level.
  • Page 25 total Body Blast Total Body Blast works it all with exercises aimed at strenghtening and toning your entier body. Get started by using the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys to enter the program settings as prompted by the matrix window: Cardio Time, Strength Time, and Level.

  • Page 26: Workload Resistance

    Workload resistance resistance level Octane Fitness Q37e and Q37ce have 20 discrete levels of resistance. Level 1 is the easiest and level 20 is the most difficult. The Manual program and Quick Start give the user the ability to totally control the resistance level. Custom Interval allows the user to select the resistance level for individual intervals.

  • Page 27: Led Readout Windows

    Windows Q37e/Q37ce time Displays workout time, counting up from 0:00. The maximum time is 99:59, then the display rolls over to 0:00. Note: The Time readout can be adjusted to count down instead of up; refer to User Set-up Functions on page 32.

  • Page 28: Q37Ce Contact Heart Rate

    Octane Fitness Digital Heart rate sensors The Octane Fitness digital contact heart sensors on the Q37ce track your heart rate more easily and more accurately to help produce the ultimate workout. Simply grip the digital contact heart rate sensors when using a heart rate program.

  • Page 29: X-Mode

    X-Mode Using X-Mode is like having a personal trainer coaching you. It is a great way to take advantage of the variety your elliptical cross trainer offers, and is a great motivational tool that keeps your workout fresh and exciting. The X-Mode feature works in any program;...

  • Page 30: Armblaster

    34 for additional details! Heartlogic intelligence The Q37e and Q37ce are equipped with HeartLogic—the latest in heart rate control technology. HeartLogic Intelligence is a sophisticated yet easy to use technology that brings you the most accurate and effective workout possible. It all begins with the wireless chest strap and, on the Q37ce, the digital contact heart rate grip sensors.

  • Page 31: Critical Heart Rate Feedback

    The Q37e and Q37ce contain four LED readout windows that communicate valuable heart rate information during your workout. This includes your Time-in-zone, Current Heart Rate, Heart Rate % and Target Heart Rate.

  • Page 32: Customizing Key Features

    CUstomizinG Key FeatUres Many of the standard features and controls of your Octane Fitness cross-trainer 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, countdown your workout time, and display units in English or metric.
  • Page 33 Beep You may turn the console sounds “On” or “OFF”. The original setting is “On”. 30:30 rest Minutes You may set the 30:30 program rest time from 1 to 5 minutes (in whole minutes only). The original setting is 3 minutes. Brightness (Brit) You can adjust the intensity or brightness of the console LEDs, choos- ing any value between 1 and 8.
  • Page 34 armBlaster To customize the ArmBlaster feature, press and hold the ArmBlaster button for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then customize three characteristics of ArmBlaster: armBlaster Off time The time between ArmBlaster sets. The original setting is 1:00. Use the Time (/) buttons to increase or decrease this interval (dis- played in the TIME window), choosing any value between 1:00 and 10 minutes, in increments of 0:15.

  • Page 35: Multigrip Handlebars

    MultiGrip HanDleBars Your Octane Fitness cross trainer features one-of-a-kind handlebars that deliver the ultimate upper-body workout with virtually unlimited options for maximal comfort, customization and effectiveness. The unique MultiGrip handlebars with Zone 1 converging motion are only offered by Octane, and these...

  • Page 36: Smart Exercise Tips

    There are two ways to measure your heart rate: electronically and manually. Electronic measurement The Octane Fitness Q37e and Q37ce come with a wireless chest strap that measures and displays your heart rate on the console throughout your workout. The Q37ce also provides digital contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars.
  • Page 37 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 38 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Cleaning & Maintenance

    FR-C 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 41: Troubleshooting/Faqs

    • Make sure the Octane Fitness logo is facing away from your body and is right side • Make sure you have placed the chest strap at the bottom of your pectoral muscles.
  • Page 42 “NO HR” is displayed • Grasp each contact heart rate grip sensor so the contact sensor portion of the grip when doing heart rate rests in the palm of your hand. controlled programs • Grip the contact sensors firmly and keep your hands steady and in place. and grasping the •...
  • Page 43 MOM mode. • If the issue persists, contact your local dealer for service Machine makes • Contact your local dealer for service. ticking/clunking noise. If you have any questions or need additional assistance please contact Octane Fitness Customer Service at 888.OCTANE4.

  • Page 44: 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 Q37e/Q37ce elliptical (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship.
  • Page 45 (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 46 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 47 Date Purchased: Base Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Console Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Store: Store Phone #: Salesperson:...
  • Page 48 © 2009 Octane Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved. Octane Fitness, DedicatedLogic, Fuel Your Life, HeartLogic, Now-Zone, X-Mode, ArmBlaster, GluteKicker, and CROSS-CiRCUIT 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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