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ELITE SERIES
2.1R
3.1R
Recumbent User’s Guide
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ASSEMBLY (2.1R & 3.1R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 RECUMBENT OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 CONSOLE FEATURES & DISPLAY (2.1R & 3.1R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 recumb
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! CAUTION CAUTION! • If 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 the recumbent bike. • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use. • Read the owner's guide before operating this recumbent bike. • Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not ‘sprint’ above 125 rpms on this machine. • To maintain balance it is recomm
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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 recumbent bike that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts a
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Before You Begin CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a recumbent bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise: • Weight Loss • A Healthier Heart • Improved Muscle Tone • Increased D
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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, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS C
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HARDWARE (2.1R & 3.1R) C) Arc Washer Quantity: 8 D) 15mm Bolt A) 20mm Bolt Quantity: 10 Quantity: 2 B) 40mm Bolt Quantity: 8 8
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1 3 2 B A C D C B STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: ATTACH REAR FOOT TUBE. ATTACH SEAT BACK CUSHION/ ATTACH HANDLEBAR. Note: Make sure not to tighten COVER AND SEAT BOTTOM. Note: Connect the grip pulse wires bolts until all assembly steps have Note: The seat back cushion is from the seat back to the handle- been completely assembled and attached with four 40mm bolts bar. DO NOT PINCH WIRES! aligned. and then the seat back cover snaps into place. L 4 5 6 D R D STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT
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Recumbent Operation & Adjustment POWER Your recumbent bike is powered by a power supply. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the front foot tube. LEVELING The recumbent bike should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the recumbent bike where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable leveler located under the rear portion of the side cover. Once you have leveled the recumbent bike, lock the levelers in place
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MOVING Your Horizon Fitness recumbent 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 side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. Note: Your console may very from the above diagram. ! CAUTION CAUTION! Our recumbent bikes are well built and heavy, weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving. 11
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Console Features & Display 2.1R 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 recumbent. 2.1R VIEW 12
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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 select for 3 seconds to automically scroll. STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Press ‘START’ to automically 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 r
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TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. 10:00 DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. 8.4 RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute. Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 & 70 RPM. 60 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 120 while on the pulse screen
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3.1R 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. RESET Press and hold the “Stop” button to reset the elliptical trainer. 3.1R CONSOLE VIEW 15
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TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. 10:00 DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your D Distance/Speed istance/Speed workout. 8.4 SPEED Speed shown as speed in miles per hour. Distance/Speed Distance/Speed 10.7 CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your work- out. 310 RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute. Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 & 70 RPM.
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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 evaluate and quantify your fitness progress over time. 160 PULSE Shown as Beats per Minute. You can monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout by holding the heart rate gr
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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 Distance/Speed your level. Press “Select” to choose time. L10 CHOOSING A RESISTANCE (MANUAL PROGRAM) With the resistance level flashing, press the quick resis
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Program Profiles P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, 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,
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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 included in program times. Program segments Warm Up Cool Down Resistance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 112525 2 5 25252525211 Level 1 112626 2 6 26262626211 Level 2 123737 3 7 37373737321 Level 3 Level 4223838 3 8 38383838322 Level 5224949 4 9 49494949422 Level 6 2 3 410410 4 10410410410 41
