Horizon Fitness 2.1B User's Manual
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1. Note Feed wires through the front console mast hole before tighten ing bolts DO NOT PINCH WIRES STEP 7 ATTACH TENSION KNOB 2 1B only Note Bolt is pre attached to tension knob The resistance indicator is located on the front of the tension knob STEP 6 ATTACH CONSOLE AND CON NECT ALL WIRES Note DO NOT PINCH WIRES Bolts are pre attached Upright Operation amp Adjustment POWER Your programmable upright bike is powered by a power supply The power supply must be plugged into the power jack which is located in the rear of the machine near the rear foot tube 10 MOVING Your Horizon Fitness upright 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 handlebars Carefully lift and roll Note Your console may vary from the above diagram CAUTION CAUTION Our upright bikes are well built and heavy weighing up to 15Olbs Use care and additional help if necessary when moving 11 Console Features amp Display 2 1B QUICK START UP Simply press the Start button to begin exercising The console will automatically start counting RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the console e J 2 1B VIEW 12 SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK Press the SELECT button on the console to scroll through and view your time distance rpm pulse and watts calories Press and hold SELECT2. Designed for life ELITE SERIES Upright User s Guide Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 4 37 ced du aha hd e ER hn kp kd e ces 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ss deiade beet Senda ke hen bald ana laip ae 6 ASSEMBLY 2 1B amp 3 1B uricucuc io utc deci idus des di cuneo ase Aap ate al hae dod 7 UPRIGHT OPERATION amp ADJUSTMENT saua whet E o oe do d ee a 10 CONSOLE FEATURES amp DISPLAY 2 IB amp 3 IB 2 v8 aci voe xac e 12 PROGRAM PROFILES 53 2 409 3 78 3 3 97403 tem edo E eicit ee he ode d 19 PROGRAM CHARTS 33 a arde aes ce See ar oe 8 5 0 0 30 ale Mak dica Ra eae d 20 USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM 23i ith dcm diac d dei e de rdiet cede d e ee don 22 USING YOUR THR ZONE PROGRAMS 1 amp 2 4 sek aema kuum mmm 29 USING YOUR CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS 1 amp 2 auus E CHO RO m 24 TROUBLESHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 25 COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS 3 5 tis aema de a eee Rede ame oe ee eas 28 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 2523 maas t our eode a RA Om 39 MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE 3 02 rt dex dnce rk uh e Os eed t a 31 HEART RATE CHART aouci a docte d aa e sts edu ae 32 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM amp WARM UP COOL DOWN 33 ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS suia ne xe pennae Rande e X xen 34 WEEKLY LOG SHEETS G2 tarda ahah tetas asd HOP ed ao wee d d do 35 MONTHLY LOG SHEETS 2 23 ccc thay egit qeu e 36 LIMITED WARRANTY saamas klaad enn C e dace Gode dedit god ies 37 CAUTION CAUTION Rea
3. for 3 seconds to automatically scroll Press SELECT again for manual view Sap STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Press START to automatically begin exercising or press Time up down to set your workout time and press START to begin CHOOSING A RESISTANCE At any time during your workout you can change your resistance by adjusting the tension knob locat ed on the console mast The resistance levels vary from 1 15 1 being the easiest 15 being the most difficult Turn the tension knob clockwise to increase resistance FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout After you have finished your workout the console will beep several times to let you know your workout is finished 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 RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 amp 70 RPM PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout displayed when contact is made with both grips Pulse can only be viewed while on the pulse screen WATTS A measurement of your energy expenditure May be used to evaluate and quantify your fitness progress over time CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your work out
4. during your workout by holding the heart rate grips or wearing the chest transmitter 3 1B only 120 PROFILE Allows you to view your program intensity while you exercise Each horizontal row of LED s represents 1 resistance level 17 CHOOSING A PROGRAM To choose a program press the quick program key The program name will scroll across the display Press SELECT to choose your program Once you choose a program you will see the level flashing in the Distance Speed window CHOOSING A LEVEL With the level flashing press the up or down buttons to adjust Distance Speed your level Press SELECT to choose time CHOOSING A RESISTANCE MANUAL PROGRAM With the resistance level flashing press the quick resistance or up down buttons to adjust your resistance level Press SELECT to choose the Time CHOOSING A TIME With the time flashing press the up or down buttons to adjust your program time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin you workout FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Press the Stop button to pause your workout press and hold to reset your workout Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping or pausing your workout The machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly After you have finished your workout the console will retain the data from your workout for 30 seconds before resetting Program Profiles P1 MANUAL Customized worko
5. included in program times Cool Down 1 1 Resistance N gt gt Co a Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 OWwWNNNN gt DNDN gt Oo 0010 Oona A DN o0 gt o0 07010 RA OONAN o0 010i 00 o0 010i Oo gt Oo 0010 OONN KO ODO O N NN gt NN gt P3 ROLLING Time based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from All segments last 10 seconds Warm up and cool down last 5 00 minutes each and are included in program times Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Cool Down 3 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 nu Sw ON DN 3 o KO NN o Al o o gt Oo Oc 4 O0oNNM e ok SSE Manankwons ae PSEC MVNOnNRWONH a a A ES ESI co JA o fon fous 40000 Rw E ES o o N 20 P4 WEIGHT LOSS Time based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from All segments last 10 seconds Warm up and cool down last 5 00 minutes each and are included in program times Program segments Resistance Warm Up Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Cool Down Level 5 Level
6. motion Do not stretch to the point of pain Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches WALL PUSH Stand near a wall with the toes of one foot about 18 from the wall and the other foot about 12 behind the other foot Lean forward pushing against the wall with your palms Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Alternate positions of your feet and repeat for a total of 8 repetitions STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold your foot against the back of your thigh for a count of 15 seconds Repeat with your right ankle and hand and continue alternating for a total of 8 repetitions SEATED TOE TOUCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you Do not lock your knees Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Sit upright again Repeat for a total of 8 repetitions Warm Up amp 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 COOL DOWN Never stop exercising suddenly A cool down period allows your heart to readjust to the decrease
7. of contents Choose your target pulse zone by pressing the Up or Down buttons Your target THR zone should be set at a number that you will be able to exercise throughout the majority of your workout 3 The THR zone program will have a 5 minute warm up period before it will start adjusting the resist ance levels to get you to your target pulse zone 4 After the 5 minute warm up period the resistance levels will increase gradually to get the user to the selected target THR zone Once the user is at the target pulse zone plus or minus 5 beats the resistance level will remain at the current resistance level 5 f the actual heart rate of the user is above the target THR zone the resistance levels will gradually begin decreasing to keep the user in the target pulse zone If the user is more than 25 beats above the target THR zone the console will shut down for safety purposes 6 The last 5 minutes of the program will be dedicated to a cool down period At this time the program will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth and easy cool down Note The chest strap is required to use the Target THR zone Program CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT AND MOISTENING THE ELECTRODES Apply Moisture Here lt lt gt Backside of Chest Transmitter 23 USING YOUR CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS 1 amp 2 Your Custom user program 1 amp 2 is designed to allow you to create your own programming with the ability t
8. 14 3 1B QUICK START UP Simply press the Start button to begin exercising The console will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected EE EM RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the elliptical trainer Calories Watts RPM Pulse Distance Speed Manual Intervals Rolling Weight Loss Tour Race THR Zone 1 THR Zone 2 Custom 1 Custom 2 3 1B CONSOLE VIEW 15 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 Speed shown as speed in miles per hour CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your work out RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 amp 70 RPM 16 Distance Speed Distance Speed Calories Watts 310 RPM Pulse RESISTANCE During a workout the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the quick resistance or up down buttons on the console The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 16 level 1 being the easi est and level 16 being the most difficult WATTS A measurement of your energy expenditure May be used to Calories Watts evaluate and quantify your fitness progress over time 160 PULSE Shown as Beats per Minute You can monitor your heart rate RPM Pulse at any time
9. 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 MO O90 0 4o Koooondoaas Kooornroukonu 0 0 oO O0 0 Bow N O00 O0 P5 TOUR Distance based program choose from Resistance Cool Down Total distance Level 1 Resistance 2 5 distance 113 300 Level 2 Resistance 3 2 distance 125 332 Level 3 Resistance 8 distance 344 Level 4 Resistance 3 distance 356 Level 5 Resistance 4 distance 360 Level 6 Resistance 4 distance 380 Level 7 Resistance 5 distance 400 Level 8 Resistance 5 distance 410 Level 9 Resistance 6 distance 420 Level 10 Resistance 6 distance 440 Distance Yards 21 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 1 Choose the Race program by pressing the quick program button Press SELECT 2 Choose the desired Pace average speed using the up or down buttons The pace range is 10 to 28mph in increments of 0 5mph with 1Omph being the lowest and 28mph being the highest Once the desired Pace is selected press SELECT 3 Choose the desired Distance by pressing the Up or Down buttons Press SELECT 4 Press Start and begin your Race Program This is a distance based program the time it will take you to complete the race is determined by the speed and distance selected Upon pressing START the program will be broken up into 16 se
10. Fitness authorized service center must receive all products for which a warranty claim is made These products must be received with all freight and other transportation charges prepaid accompanied by sufficient proof of purchase Parts and electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by Horizon Fitness or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms This warranty gives you specific legal rights and your rights may vary from state to state This warranty is applicable to sales made only by Horizon Fitness its affiliates subsidiaries and authorized distributors of Horizon Fitness products within the U S and Canada WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness or register on line at www horizon fitness com before a warranty claim can be processed 37 RIZ o 9 4 TNES Designed for life HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST WI 53532 Phone 1 800 244 4192 Fax 1 608 842 1660 www horizonfitness com Elite Series Rev 1 1
11. Fitness upright bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise e Weight Loss A Healthier Heart e Improved Muscle Tone e Increased Daily Energy Levels e Reduced Stress Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression e An Improved Self Image The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit Your new Horizon Fitness upright bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your Horizon Fitness upright bike in the comfort of your home This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine A more complete knowledge of your new Horizon Fitness upright bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle Console Handle Bar Console Mast Tension Knob Front Foot Tube Grip Pulse Transport Wheel prat Side Cover Seat Rail Boot Pedal Pop Pin Foot Pad Rear Foot Tube Note Tension Knob not included with the 3 1B model Assembly UNPACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it Place the product on a level flat surface It is recom mended that you place a protective covering on your floor Note It is recommended that you apply grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product to prevent loosening and noise Also during each assembly step en
12. bearings and belts to minimize noise However because the resistance system itself is so quiet you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noises Unlike older louder technologies there are no fans friction belts or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our upright bikes These mechanical noises which may or may not be inter mittent are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spin ning flywheel All bearings belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit through the casing and frame It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts WHY IS THE UPRIGHT BIKE HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT THE STORE All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more back ground noise than in your home Also there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor If a fitness product is placed close to a wall there will be more reflected noise HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as motorcycle drives CAN MOVE THE UPRIGHT BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED Your Horizon Fitness up
13. d demand Make sure that your cool down period consists of a very slow pace to allow your heart rate to lower After the cool down repeat the stretching exercises on page 28 to loosen and relax your mus cles 33 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 upright bike to lose weight Improve muscle Burn Stress Prepare for the spring racing schedule Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program Below are some common exercise goals Weight Loss e Weight Maintenance Improve Body Shape and Tone e Strengthen Leg Muscles e Increased Energy Level e Improved Sleep Patterns e Improved Sports Performance e Stress Reduction Improved Cardiovascular Endurance If possible try to define your personal goals in precise measurable terms and then put your goals in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up into monthly and weekly segments Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation benefits Short term goals are easier to achieve Your Horizon Fitness upright bike console provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress You can track Distance Calories or Time Time is the most important and useful of test functions KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY P
14. d all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Important Precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product basic precautions should always be followed Read all instructions before using this exercise product WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electrical shock or injury to persons Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this user s guide Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacture Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not remove the upright bike s side covers Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider Never operate this upright bike if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been damaged or immersed in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not use outdoors Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness upright bike Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord which may pinch or damage it Unplug your Horizon Fitness upright bike before moving it CAUTION CAUTION e f 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 th
15. e exercising if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping you are working out too hard A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration not exhaustion If you cannot catch your breath it s time to slow down Always be aware of other warning signs of overexertion 30 Monitoring Your Heart Rate FEEDBACK Your Horizon Fitness upright bike offers two heart rate feedback options You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout 3 1B model only HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register When griping the handlebars do not grip tightly Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars It is recommended that you hold the handlebars only long enough to see your heart rate readout on the console You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars TELEMETRIC CHEST TRANSMITTER 3 1B model only Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest moisten the two rubber electrodes with water 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 consistent readout If the chest strap is
16. e upright bike Make sure handlebars are secure before each use Read the owner s guide before operating this upright bike Maintain a comfortable pace Do not sprint above 125 rpms on this machine To maintain balance it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mounting or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your upright bike is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your upright bike has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly recommended that the upright bike is warmed up to room temperature before first time use Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure CHILDREN Keep children off of your upright bike at all times e When the upright bike is in use young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away CLEANING Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only Never use solvents USER CAPACITY e 2 1B 3 1B 300 Ibs CAUTION BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS NAUSEA DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH STOP EXERCIS ING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USE ASSEMBLY CAUTION CAUTION There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness upright bike that special attention must be paid It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all
17. gments The first segment will be dedicated to a WARM UP which will be half of the selected pace Speed The middle segments will consist of the Race with the last segment dedicated to a COOL DOWN which will be half of the selected Pace Speed Note The race distance does not include the time for WARM UP and COOL DOWN as they are a set time of 2 5 minutes each The top speed represents the Pacers speed and the bottom speed represents your speed The top row of bars shows the components Pacer position The bottom row bars indicates your position If you trail the Pacer you should pedal at a faster speed to catch and pass the Pacer You can adjust your resistance at any time during the program by pressing the quick resistance or up down buttons If you beat the pacer to the finish line the console will flash and scroll YOU WIN and begin your cool down If the pacer wins the console will flash and scroll PACER WINS you will finish your race and begin your cool down 22 USING YOUR THR ZONE PROGRAMS 1 amp 2 3 1B only 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 1 Choose the THR zone program by pressing the quick program buttons Press SELECT 2 Determine your target THR zone by using the heart rate chart reference target heart rate THR zone chart in table
18. hotocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exercise log book As time goes by you ll be able to look back with pride at the work you ve done As your fit ness improves you can look back and see how far you ve come 34 Weekly Log Sheets WEEK _ WEEKLY GOAL DAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT WEEKLY TOTALS WEEK WEEKLY GOAL DAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT WEEKLY TOTALS WEEKE 1 WEEKLY GOAL DAY DATE DISTANCE CALORIES TIME COMMENTS SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT WEEKLY TOTALS 35 Monthly Log Sheets MONTH MONTHLY GOAL WEEK DISTANCE CALORIES TIME MONTHLY TOTALS MONTH MONTHLY GOAL WEEK DISTANCE CALORIES TIME MONTHLY TOTALS MONTH MONTHLY GOAL WEEK DISTANCE CALORIES TIME MONTHLY TOTALS 36 Limited Warranty FRAME LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life time of the original owner BRAKE LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants
19. ightening the chest strap 3 1B only Chest your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines large motors etc You may experience an erratic readout under the following conditions e Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars Constant movement and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate grips while exercising e When you are breathing heavily during a workout e When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring e When your hands are dry or cold Try moistening your palms or rubbing them together to warm Anyone with heavy arrhythmia Anyone with arteriosclerosis or peripheral circulation disorder Anyone whose skin on the measuring palms is especially thick Note Outside interference sources such as computers motors and fluorescent lights may cause the heart rate reading to be erratic 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 TOLL FREE G 1 800 244 4192 Mon Fri 8 a m 5 p m CST excluding holidays www horizonfitness com 27 Common Product Questions ARE THE SOUNDS MY UPRIGHT BIKE MAKES NORMAL Our upright bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance We use the highest grade
20. o save your program settings for future workouts To use your Custom user program 1 amp 2 fol low these instructions 1 Once the Custom user program 1 amp 2 has been selected press SELECT 2 Choose your desired time using the Up or Down button and press SELECT 3 Choose your desired speed using the Up or Down button and press SELECT You will need to select a speed for all 16 segments pressing SELECT after each segment 4 Once you have chosen your desired resistance level for all 16 segments press Start to begin your program At this time your program has been successfully saved into memory and can be used for future workouts 5 To reset your program information and delete it from memory press and hold the SELECT button for 5 seconds once you have selected the Custom user program 1 amp 2 in the start menu 6 While using your saved program in the Custom user program 1 amp 2 you are able to adjust the resistance but any changes will not be saved 24 Troubleshooting amp Maintenance Procedures WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED We use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed The most important main tenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the bike after each use HOW DO CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE Clean with soap and water cleaners only Never use solvents on plastic parts Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness uprigh
21. parts are firmly tightened If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly the upright bike could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating nois es To prevent damage to the upright bike the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken Before proceeding find your upright bike s serial number and model name located on the front foot tube and enter it in the space provided below SERIAL BEN AND MODEL NAME LOCATION ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW Refer to this number when calling for service and also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card and in your own records Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete Owner s Guide before using your new Horizon Fitness upright bike WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or regis tered 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 Make sure to send in warranty registration card to valuate your warranty Before You Begin CONGRATULATIONS on choosing an Horizon Fitness upright bike You ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program Your Horizon Fitness upright bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals Regular use of your Horizon
22. right bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot It is easy to move your upright bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness upright bike in a comfortable and inviting room Your upright bike is designed to use minimal floor space Many people will place their upright bikes facing the TV or a picture window If at all possible avoid putting your upright bike in a unfinished basement To make exercise a desir able daily activity for you the upright bike should be in a attractive setting 28 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 Whether it s 3 days or 6 days remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific time of day to exercise It doesn t matter whether it s in the morning before your shower during lunch hour or while watching the evening news What s more important is that it s a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you won t be inter rupted If you are to be successful with your fitness program you have to make it a priority in
23. sure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt PARTS e 1 Rear Foot Tube e 1 Handlebar Set e 1 Seat Post e 1 Seat e 1 Console Mast e 1 Console Power supply 2 Pedals e 1 Tension Knob 2 1B model only e 1 Hardware Pack TOOLS included e 5mm Allen Wrench Phillips Screw Driver e Flat Wrench If you have any questions or if there are any missing parts we will guarantee complete satisfaction PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL FREE DIRECT CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER 1 800 244 4192 Mon Fri 8 a m 5 p m CST excluding holidays 2 1B 3 1B HARDWARE Ec EX EL A 50mm Bolt B 90mm Bolt C 15mm Bolt D Acorn Nut E 20mm Arc Washer Quantity 2 Quantity 2 Quantity 4 Quantity 2 Quantity 10 STEP 1 ATTACH REAR FOOT TUBE Note Make sure not to tighten bolts until all assembly steps have been completely assembled and aligned STEP 2 ATTACH SEAT AND SEAT POST Note Slide seat post into position and lock with the pop pin Note Bolts nuts and washers are pre attached to seat STEP 3 ATTACH LEFT amp RIGHT PEDALS Note Both pedals are labeled L for left and R for right To tighten turn the left pedal COUNTER CLOCKWISE and the right pedal CLOCKWISE STEP 4 ATTACH CONSOLE MAST Note Make sure to loosen the water bottle screws in order to fit the console cable through the mast DO NOT PINCH WIRES STEP 5 ATTACH HANDLEBAR
24. t 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 AFTER EACH USE DAILY e Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet WARNING WARNING To remove power from the upright bike the power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the upright bike nspect the power cord If the power cord is damaged contact Horizon Fitness Make sure the power cord is not underneath the upright bike or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut EVERY WEEK Clean underneath the upright bike following these steps e Unplug the power cord at the wall outlet Move the upright bike to a remote location e Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath the upright bike e Return the upright bike to its previous position EVERY MONTH e Inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness 25 Your Horizon Fitness upright bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free However if you do experience problems with your upright bike please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below PROBLEM There is no display on the console SOLUTION Check the power supply connections at the wall outlet and the rear of the bike also remove the console and verify tha
25. t the console cable is attached properly making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console PROBLEM The upright bike makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process grease the threads and tighten again PROBLEM The resistance levels seem to be incorrect seeming too hard or too easy SOLUTION Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position Restart the console and retry the resistance levels 3 1B only HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM There is no heart rate reading SOLUTION If you are using the chest strap there may be a poor connection between the electrodes and the skin Remoisten the electrodes with water 3 1B only SOLUTION The chest strap may not be positioned properly Reposition the chest strap It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap 3 1B only SOLUTION Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not beyond the rec ommended range of 36 inches 3 1B only 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 3 1B only 26 PROBLEM Erratic or Inconsistent Readout SOLUTION This is often caused by dry electrodes or a loose chest strap Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required for proper operation Try a more generous coating of water on the electrodes and t
26. the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life time of the original owner ELECTRONICS amp PARTS 2 YEARS Horizon Fitness warrants the electronic components and all original parts for a period of two years from the date of original purchase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner 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 EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable This warranty is expressly lim ited to the repair or replacement of a defective frame electronic component or defective part and is the sole remedy of the warranty The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear improper assem bly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the upright bike as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect Horizon Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages All returns must be pre authorized by Horizon Fitness Horizon Fitness obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at Horizon Fitness option the product at one of its authorized service centers An Horizon
27. too loose or positioned improperly you may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout If you have any problems with the heart rate function please refer to the troubleshooting section WARNING WARNING The heart rate function is not a medical device Various factors may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading The heart rate reading is intended only as an exercise aid 31 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 See the chart below for convenient reference EXAMPLE for a 42 year old user find AGE along the bottom of the chart round to 40 follow AGE column up to the TARGET ZONE BAR RESULTS 60 of maximum Hear Rate 108 Beats Per Minute 75 of maxi mum Heart Rate 135 Beat Per Minute g 5 E o Q 2 5 Q 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 32 Developing Your Fitness Program 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
28. uts 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 P4 WEIGHT LOSS Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering the resistance level while keeping you in your fat burn ing zone P5 TOUR Simulates a gradual hill climb to strengthen your leg muscles and improve your cardiovascular health P6 RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete with a com puter pacer to the finish line P7 THR ZONE 1 Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum exercise level to burn fat while adjusting the resist ance to keep you in your target heart rate zone P8 THR ZONE 2 Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum exercise level to burn fat while adjusting the resist ance to keep you in your target heart rate zone P9 CUSTOM USER PROGRAM 1 Customized workout time defaults to 30 minutes P10 CUSTOM USER PROGRAM 2 Customized workout time defaults to 30 minutes 19 Program Charts P2 INTERVALS Time based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from Peak segments last 30 seconds valley segments last 90 seconds Warm up and cool down last 5 00 minutes each and are
29. your life So decide on a time pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month HOW LONG For aerobic exercise benefits it s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes per session But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times If you ve been sedentary dur ing the past year it may be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes initial ly Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity If your goal is weight loss a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results 29 HOW HARD How hard you workout is also determined by your goals If you use your Horizon Fitness upright bike to prepare for a 5K race 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 Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity The first is by monitoring your heart rate and the second is by evaluating your per ceived exertion level this is simpler than it sounds Note Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level Whil
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