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Horizon Fitness EX-66 User Manual

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HORIZON SERIES
FOR MODEL :
EX-66
EL L IPT ICA L U SE R' S G U ID E

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  • Page 1 HORIZON SERIES FOR MODEL : EX-66 EL L IPT ICA L U SE R’ S G U ID E...

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon Fitness elliptical! Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Horizon Fitness elliptical can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster.
  • Page 4 I M P OR TAN T P RECAUT I ON S SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this elliptical. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.
  • Page 5 AS S E M BLY IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises.
  • Page 6 SPEAKERS GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST TOP CAP PIVOTING FOOT PAD PEDAL ARM REAR STABILIZER CAPS TOOLS INCLUDED 5mm L Wrench  5mm T Wrench  Phillips Screw Driver  13/17mm Flat Wrench  If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support. Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.
  • Page 7 A S S E M BLY ST E P 1 CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST BOOT CONSOLE MAST BOOT TOP CAP A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1. B) Slide the CONSOLE MAST BOOT followed by the TOP CAP over the CONSOLE MAST. C) Carefully pull the CONSOLE WIRES through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the CONSOLE MAST.
  • Page 8 A S SE MB LY S T E P 2 STABILIZER BAR REAR STABILIZER CAPS A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2. B) Carefully slide the STABILIZER BAR through the MID-STABILIZER. C) Attach MID-STABILIZER COVERS to the STABILIZER BAR using 2 BOLTS (D) and 2 FLAT WASHERS (E). D) Slide REAR STABILIZER CAPS into the REAR STABILIZER to seal the rear stabilizer holes.
  • Page 9 A S S E M BLY S T E P  FOOTPAD PEDAL ARM SCREWS (F) A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3. B) Attach FOOTPAD to PEDAL ARM using 4 SCREWS (F). C) Attach PEDAL ARM to the MAIN FRAME with 1 BOLT (G), 1 WASHER (I), 1 WAVY WASHER (D) and 1 WASHER (H). D) Repeat on other side.
  • Page 10 A S SE MB LY ST E P  A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4. B) Attach the PEDAL ARM COVER using 1 SCREW (J). C) Attach the ROLLER WHEEL COVER using 1 SCREW (K). D) Repeat on other side. HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP  CONTENTS : PEDAL ARM PEDAL ARM COVER...
  • Page 11 A S S E M BLY S T E P  PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS AND WASHERS PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS AND WASHERS CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE MAST LOWER HANDLEBAR LOWER HANDLEBAR NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-attached. A) Remove PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS and WASHERS from CONSOLE MAST.
  • Page 12 AS SE M BLY S T E P 6 UPPER HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR COVERS NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. A) Snap the front and back HANDLEBAR COVERS together onto the UPPER HANDLE BARS. Note the position of the snap tabs on the covers before snapping into position. B) Repeat on other side.
  • Page 13 ASS E MB LY ST EP  A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 7. B) Slide SPACER (O) into LOWER HANDLEBAR. C) Place TEFLON WASHERS (N) on either side of SPACER (O). While holding TEFLON WASHERS (N) slide LOWER LINK ARM into bottom end of LOWER HANDLEBAR. D) Insert BOLT (M) into LOWER HANDLEBAR and secure using NUT (P).
  • Page 14 AS SE M BLY S T EP  A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 8. B) Attach the OUTSIDE ELBOW COVER to the ELBOW JOINT using 1 SCREW (Q). C) Snap the INSIDE ELBOW COVER onto the OUTSIDE ELBOW COVER. Note the position of the snap tabs before snapping into position.
  • Page 15 ASS E MB LY ST EP  CONSOLE NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-installed. A) Attach the CONSOLE MAST wires to the CONSOLE wires . B) Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE. C) Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS (screws will have to be removed from the console first).
  • Page 16 B E F O RE Y OU B EGIN CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your elliptical. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. HERE ARE jUST A FEW OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ExERCISE: •...
  • Page 17 ELLI P TI CA L O PE R AT I ON POWER Your programmable elliptical is powered by a power supply. The power must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the STABILIZER TUBE. Make sure the console power switch is in in the ON position.
  • Page 18 CU ST O M ST R I D E The exclusive CUSTOMstride The CUSTOMstride adjustment knobs are located on lower handlebars towards the front of the ellitical. There ™ are three customizable positions to choose from. Simply adjust to the position that feels the most comfortable and natural.
  • Page 19 E X -6 6 CO N SO L E DI SP L AY I N S T R U C T I O N S To Select PROGRAM Use: UP and DOWN Arrow Keys. To Advance press ENTER. MANUAL S E L E C T INTERVALS 1 INTERVALS 2 S T A R T...
  • Page 20 CO N S O L E O PE RAT I ON QU I C K S TA RT Turn on Elliptical. Press START button and begin exercising. Program will automatically default to MANUAL (P1), the time will count up from 0:00, and the resistance will default to level 1.
  • Page 21 P R O GRA M P R O FI L ES P1: MANUAL Allows you to adjust the resistance level to your preference, without a preset program. P2: INTERVALS 1 Improves your strength, speed and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels throughout your workout to involve your heart and other muscles.
  • Page 22 P RO G RAM : M A N UA L MANUAL Allows ‘On The Fly’ manual RESISTANCE changes. Time-based goal. INTERVALS MANUAL ROLLING PR OG R AM : I N T E R VA L S 1 & 2 INTERVALS WEIGHT LOSS Walk or run a series of alternating RESISTANCE levels.
  • Page 23 MANUAL INTERVALS PR OG R A M: R OL L I NG 1 & 2 ROLLING Motivates with different combinations of RESISTANCE. Time-based goal with 8 or 7 difficulty levels to WEIGHT LOSS choose from. GOLF COURSE WARM-UP RACE LEVEL CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 THR ZONE 1...
  • Page 24 MANUAL INTERVALS ROLLING P RO G RAM : W E I GH T L O S S & W E I G HT L OS S P LUS WEIGHT LOSS Challenges with various combinations of hills and valleys RESISTANCE. Time-based goal with 10 or 5 difficulty GOLF COURSE levels to choose from.
  • Page 25 P ROG R AM : RE VE R S E T RA I N 1 & 2 Program cues you to pedal forward (F) and backwards (R) for an exciting and challenging workout (RESISTANCE levels). Time-based goal with 8 difficulty levels to choose from. SECONDS WARM-UP Level...
  • Page 26 P RO G RA M : R A ND OM 1 & 2 Provides even more workout variety by mixing up your resistance intervals (RESISTANCE levels). Time-based goal with 7 or 4 difficulty levels to choose from. WARM-UP SECONDS LEVEL WARM-UP SECONDS LEVEL...
  • Page 27 P ROG R AM: RAC E Choose the RACE program by pressing the ARROW BUTTONS. Press “ENTER”. Choose the desired Pace (average speed) using the UP/DOWN ARROW BUTTONS. The pace range is 1 to 16 mph in increments of 0.5mph. Once the desired Pace is selected, press “ENTER”. Choose the desired Distance and Weight by pressing the UP/DOWN ARROW BUTTONS.
  • Page 28 C ON D IT I ON I NG GUIDE L IN E S ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. HOW OFTEN? (Frequency of Workouts) The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness.
  • Page 29 TAR GET HE AR T R AT E Z ON E CH A R T What is Target Heart Rate Zone? Target Heart Rate Zone tells you the number of times per minute your heart needs to beat to achieve a desired workout effect. It is represented as a percentage of the maximum number of times your heart can beat per minute.
  • Page 30 TI P S STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion.
  • Page 31 THE IMPORTANCE OF Warm-up & Cool-down T IP S 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 product at a slow pace.
  • Page 32 W E E K LY L O G SH E ETS...
  • Page 33 MO N TH LY L O G SH E ETS...
  • Page 34 TR O UB L E SH O OTI NG Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable. However, if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: The console does not turn on.
  • Page 35 • Does the problem occur when using the handlebars? Without using the handlebars? Answering these and other questions will give the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the service necessary to get you and your Horizon Fitness elliptical running again!
  • Page 36 CO MM O N PR OD UCT Q U E S T I O NS ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL? Our ellipticals are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noises.
  • Page 37 Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your elliptical and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
  • Page 38 • Any attempt to repair this equipment creates a risk of injury. Horizon Fitness is not responsible or liable for any damage, loss or liability arising from any...
  • Page 40 C o t t a g e G r o v e , W I 5 3 5 2 7 T e l : 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 4 4 . 4 1 9 2 Ex-66 Elliptical. Rev. 1.7 | © 2007 Horizon Fitness Products | Designed & Engineered in the U.S.A. | Made in China...

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