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Horizon Fitness S-Class Series Owner's Manual

Horizon Fitness S-Class Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 S . Class S E R I E S E L L I P T I C A L O W N E R ’ S G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED/POWER MOVING/FOOT POSITION KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL (Esc2) QUICK START UP (Esc2) PROGRAMMING DISPLAY (Esc2) KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL (Esc3 & Esc4) QUICK START UP (Esc3 & Esc4) DISPLAY (Esc3 &...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not use outdoors. • Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer. • 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 O T H E R S A F E T Y T I P S F O R Y O U R H O R I Z O N F I T N E S S E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R CAUTION! •...
  • Page 5 This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine. A more complete knowledge of your new Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
  • Page 6 Fitness elliptical trainer. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or registered on line 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 7: Getting Started/Power

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D POWER The console on your (Esc2) is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike itself, is powered by you.

  • Page 8: Moving/Foot Position

    MOVING Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame for the Esc4 and console mast for Esc3 and 2. Using the transport grips on the Esc4 and the console mast on the Esc3 and Esc2, carefully lift and roll.

  • Page 9: Know Your Elliptical (Esc2)

    K N O W Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R GRIP PULSE CONSOLE HANDLE BAR TENSION KNOB CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST BOOT FRONT FOOT TUBE TRANSPORT WHEEL PEDAL ARM...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Up (Esc2)

    QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your information. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. Esc 2...

  • Page 11: Programming

    P R O G R A M M I N G CHOOSING YOUR TIME Press the ‘SET TIME’ button on the console to select your workout time (time is set in 1 minute increments). STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Start pedaling, the console will automaticly begin counting down. FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout.

  • Page 12: Display (Esc2)

    D I S P L A Y 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. SPEED Shown as your speed in miles per hour. Shown as Revolutions per Minute.

  • Page 13: Know Your Elliptical (Esc3 & Esc4)

    K N O W Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R CONSOLE GRIP PULSE HANDLE BAR CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST BOOT FRONT FOOT TUBE FOOT PAD TRANSPORT WHEEL PEDAL ARM...

  • Page 14: Quick Start Up (Esc3 & Esc4)

    QUICK START UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatical- ly default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the Elliptical Trainer. Esc 3, Esc 4...

  • Page 15: Display (Esc3 & Esc4)

    D I S P L A Y 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 dur- ing your workout.

  • Page 16: Heart Rate

    D I S P L A Y RESISTANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult).
  • Page 17 CHOOSING A PROGRAM To choose a program, press the quick program key. The program profile lights will show you which program you have selected. Once you choose a program, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window.

  • Page 18: Program Profiles

    P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. 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.

  • Page 19: Using Your Thr Zone

    U S I N G Y O U R T H R Z o n e P R O G R A M Once the ‘THR Zone’ quick program key is selected, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window. Using the chart on page 21, determine your target heart rate.
  • Page 20 Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the Horizon Fitness logo facing out. Note: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consis- tent readout.

  • Page 21: Heart Rate Zone & Monitoring

    T H R Z o n e 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 condition- ing, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches. SOLUTION: The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jewelry store or return to Horizon Fitness for a battery replacement. S . Class Series...
  • Page 23 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 @ 1-888-993-3199. S . Class Series...

  • Page 24: Common Product Questions

    CAN I MOVE THE TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your Elliptical Trainer by rolling it on the front trans- port wheels.

  • Page 25: Exercise Guidelines

    E X E R C I S E G U I D E L I N E S 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 maintain cardiovascular fitness.

  • Page 26: Routine Maintenance

    • Wipe down the elliptical trainer with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as they can cause damage to the elliptical. • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Horizon Fitness. • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical trainer or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut.

  • Page 27: How Hard

    HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer to prepare for a 5K run, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity.

  • Page 28: Developing A Fitness Program

    D E V E L O P I N G A F I T N E S S P R O G R A M STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexi- bility and reduce chances of exercise related injury.

  • Page 29: 2-In-1 Foot Positioning

    2 . I N . 1 F O O T P O S I T I O N I N G Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer offers a variety of foot positions. Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad increases your step height, which will create a feel similar to a step machine.

  • Page 30: Fitness Goals

    A C H I E V I N G Y O U R F I T N E S S G O A L S An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring rac- ing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more suc- cessful exercise program.

  • Page 31: Weekly Log Sheets

    W E E K L Y L O G S H E E T S . Class Series...

  • Page 32: Monthly Log Sheets

    M O N T H L Y L O G S H E E T S . Class Series...

  • Page 33: Home Use 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 34 Horizon Fitness 800 Burton Blvd DeForest, Wisconsin 53532 Customer Assistance Center: 1.888.993.3199 Fax: 1.608.842.1660 or www.horizonfitness.com Rev. 2.0...

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