Horizon EX-76 Owner’s Manual

ELLIPTICAL USER'S GUIDE

CONGRATULATIONSand THANKYOUforyourpurchaseof this HorizonSerieselliptical!

Whetheryour goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fufler, healthier fifestyle, a Horizon Series efliptical
can help you attain it- adding club-quafity performance toyour at-home workouts, with the ergonomics
and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster. Because we're committed to
designing fitness equipment from the inside out, we use only the highest quality components. It's a
commitment we back with one of the strongest frame-to-brake warranty packages in the industry.

Youwant exerciseequipment that offers the most comfort, the best reliability and the highest quality
in its class.

TheHorizonSeriesdelivers.

Important Precautions

Assembly 6

Before YouBegin 17

Elliptical Operation 18

Conditioning Guidelines 31

Troubleshooting & Maintenance 38

Limited Warranty 42

CONTACTINFORMATION Back Panel

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this elliptical. When using an electrical product, basic precautions
should always be foflowed, including the following: Read aft instructions before using this elliptical It is the

responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this elliptical are adequately informed of aft warnings
and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer TechSupport at

the number listed on the back panel of this manual

• If you experience any kind of pain, including, but not limited to chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or
shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not sprint above 80 rpms on this machine.

• Tomaintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or

dismounting the machine.

• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the elliptical

• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.

• Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.

• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.

• Unplug elliptical before moving or cleaning it. Toclean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp
cloth only; never use solvents. (SeeMAINTENANCE)

• This elliptical should not be used bypersons weighing more than 300 pounds. Failure to comply will void

the warranty.

• This elliptical is intended for m-home use only. Donot use this elliptical in any commercial, rental, school
or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

• Donot useelliptical m any location that is not temperature controlled, such as but not limited togarages,
porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty.

• Use the efliptical only as described in this manual

• Keep the topside of the foot support clean and dry.

• Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. Before mounting or dismounting,

bring the efliptical to 0% incline and move the pedal on the mounting or dismounting side to its lowest

position and bring the machine to a complete stop.

• Disconnect all power before servicing the equipment.

At NO time Shouldpets orChildren under the age of !2 be closer to the elliptical than I 0 feet. ]

At NOtime should children under the age of !2 use the elliptical.

Children over the age of 12 should not use the elliptical without adu!t supervision,

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!t is eSsentiaithat your ellipticai iS used Onlyindoors,in a climate Controlledrooml if your ellipticai has been

i exposedto c!!der temperaturesor highmoisture climates, it is strongly recommendedthat the elliptical is
i warmedupto r°°m temperaturebeforefirst time use;Fa!!ure tOdoso maycausePrematureelectr°nic failure_

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connectthisexerciseProducttoaproperlygroundedoutlet Only.See grounding

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

Thisproductmustbegrounded.If a elliptical shouldmalfunctionorbreakdown,groundingprovidesapath

of least resistancefor electricalcurrenttoreducetherisk of electricalshock.Thisproductis equippedwith
a cordhavingan equipment-groundingconductorand agroundingplug. Theplug must bepluggedinto an

appropriateoutlet that is properlyinstalled andgroundedin accordancewith local codesand ordinances.

ImproPerConn;ct;_n_i theequi:pmen;-groundifigcoMucto_canresuit in arisk of

i _ electricshock.Checkwitha qualifiedelectricianor servicemanifyou arein doubt

to whetber the productis properlygrouMed. Oonot modifyt/Tepiug provided

the product,!f it wil! not fit the outlet' havea properoutlet installed by a

q"a!!f!ele t,!cia

Thisproduct is for use on a nominal 110-volt circuit

and hasa groundingplug that lookslike theillustration
to the right. Thisproduct must be usedona dedicated

circuit. Todetermineif youare on a dedicatedcircuit,
shutoffthepowerto that circuitandobserveif anyother

deviceslosepower.If so, move devicesto a different
circuit. Note: Thereare usuallymultiple outlets on one

circuit. It is recommendedthat the elliptical be used

with a 15ampcircuit for optimal performance.

recommendedtbatyour ellipfica! is fl!uggedinto adedicated15amp circuit, without

the useof an additional extensioncordand/orpowerstrip. Failureto complymay void

3-Pole Grounded Outlet

GROUNDED
ELLIPTICAL

POWERCORD

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IMPORTANT..READTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSE!

Thereare severalareasduring the assemblyprocessof an elfiptical that special attention must be paid.

It is veryimportant to follow the assembly instructions correctlyand to make sure aft parts are firmly

tightened. If theassemblyinstructionsarenot followedcorrectly,the elliptical couldhave frameparts that

arenot tightenedand ,viiiseemlooseand maycauseirritating noises. Topreventdamageto theelliptical,

theassemblyinstructions must be reviewedand correctiveactionsshouldbe taken.

UNPACKING

Unpacktheproduct whereyou will be using it. Placetheproduct ona levelflat surface.It is recommended
that you place a protectivecoveringonyour floor.Duringeach assemblystep, ensurethat ALLnuts and

boltsarein place andpartially threadedin beforecompletelytightening anyONEbolt.

NOTE:A light application of greasemay aid in the installation of hardware.Anygrease,such as lithium

bikegreaseis recommended.

Before proceeding,find you( eflipticai's seriai number

Iocated on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the

i spaceprovided below. Also locate the model name

whichis locatedon themast booL

iENTER YOURSERIALNUMBERAND

MODELNAMEINTHEBOXESBELOW..

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SERIALNUMBER:

Referto theSERIALNUMBERandMODELNAMEwhencalfing forservice.
Alsoenterthis serial numberonyourWarrantyCard.

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SPEAKERS
DISPLAY

LEFTHANDLEBAR

PULSEGRIP

CONSOLEMAST
CONSOLEMASTBOOT

BOTTLEHOLDER

TOPCAP

] CONSOLE

RIGHTHANDLEBAR

HANDLEBARCOVERS

CORDSOCKET

POWERSWITCH

ELBOWCOVER

-- FRONTSTABILIZERTUBE

PIVOTINGFOOTPAD J
PEDALARM

[] 5ramAllen Wrench
[] Phillips ScrewDriver
[] 13/15mmFlat Wrench
[] 5ram TWrench

F

LOWERLINKARM

[] 1Console
[] 1ConsoleMast
[] 1LeflHandlebar
[] 1RightHandlebar
[] 2 LowerLinkArms
[] 2 PivotingFootPads

[] 7 HardwareBags
[] 2 HandlebarCoverSets

[] 2 ElbowCoverSets
[] 2 PedalArm Covers

[] AudioAdaptorCable
[] 2 PedalArms

[] ConsoleMastBoot

[] 1FrontStabilizer Tube

[] PowerCord
[] TopCap

i €ontact inf°rmati°nis !°catedon theback pane!o(this manual.

Fora completeexplodeddiagram, visit us at www.horizonfitness.com

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MAINFRAME

FRONTSTABILIZERBAR

\

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP1.

B)Attachthe FRONTSTABILIZERBARto the theMAINFRAMEusing2 BOLTS(A).

20mm
BOLT(A)

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TOPCAP

CONSOLEWIRE

ARCWASHER(E)

FLATWASHER(O)

SPRINGWASHER(C)

BOLT(B)

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MAINFRAME

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP2.

B)Slidethe CONSOLEMASTBOOTfollowedbythe TOPCAPoverthe CONSOLEMAST.

C)Carefullypull the CONSOLEWIRESthroughthe CONSOLEMASTusingthetwist tie locatedinsidethe

CONSOLEMAST.

D)Attachthe sidesof the CONSOLEMASTto theMAINFRAMEusing 4 BOLTS(B),4 SPRINGWASHERS(C)and 4

FLATWASHERS(D).

E)Attachthe front ofthe CONSOLEMASTto the MAINFRAMEusing2 BOLTS(B),2 SPRINGWASHERS(C)and2

ARCWASHERS(E).

F)SlideTOPCAPandCONSOLEMASTBOOTdownto sealthe consolemast hole.

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15== 15.4== I ) 1

BOLT(B) SPRINGWASHER(C)

Qty:6 Qty:6 \ _ /

FLATWASHER(D)
20mm

Qty:4

ARCWASHER(E)

17ram

Qty:2

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PIVOTTUBE

PRE-ATTACHEBBOLTANDWASHERS

PEDALARM.......................

PEDALARMCOVER _._

SCREW(F)

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP3.

B)RemovePRE-ATTACHEDBOLT& WASHERSfrom PIVOTTUBE.

C)Slide PEDALARMonto PIVOTTUBEand attach byre-inserting PRE-ATTACHEDBOLTandWASHERS.

D)Repeatonthe other side.

E)Attachthe PEDALARMCOVERto the right PEDALARMusing1SCREW(F).

F)Repeaton the otherside.

SCREW(F)

_ 8mm

Qty:2

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RIGHTHANDLEBAR

PRE-ATTACHEDBOLTANDWASHERS

CONSOLEMAST

/

NOTE:Thereis NOhardwarebagfor thisstep.Allhardwareispre-installed.

A)RemovePRE-ATTACHEDBOLT&WASHERSfrom CONSOLEMAST.

B)SlideRIGHTHANDLEBARontoCONSOLEMASTandattach byre-insertingPRE-ATTACHEDBOLT&WASHERS.

Afterhand!ebaBareassembledtheywil! rotatefreely_ be cautious Unti! ihe

machine is fully assembled do notgrabthe handlebarsforsupport.

C)SnapHANDLEBARCOVERStogetheroverthe RIGHTHANDLEBAR.Notethe position ofthe snaptabs onthe

coversbeforesnappinginto position.

D)Repeatonotherside.

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FOOTPADs-

WASHERS(H) _ _ _-_

SCREWS(G) Zj

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP5.

B)AttachFOOTPADto LINKARMusing 4SCREWS(G)and4 WASHERS(H).

C)Repeatonotherside.

SCREW(G) WASHER(H)
12mm 18mm

Qty:8 Qty:8

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CONNECTINGTUBE
PEDALARM

LINKARM

PEDALARM

-- UBRACKET--
SPLITTEFLON

BOLT(1.

WASHER(J) il

CONNECTINGTUBE

FLATWASHER(K)

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP6.
B)AligntheU-BRACKETontheRIGHTLOWERLINKARMwiththe CONNECTINGTUBEonthe RIGHTPEDALARM.
C)Slidethe SPACER(I) throughthe U-BRACKETandthe CONNECTINGTUBEuntil itcan nolongerrotate.

D)Insert2SPLITTEFLONWASHERS(J)betweenthe CONNECTINGTUBEandthe U-BRACKET.
E)Securethejoint witha FLATWASHER(K)and BOLT(L).

F)Repeaton the otherside.

SPLITTEFLONWASHER(J) ; _ _
28mm

Qty:4

FLATWASHER(K)
35mm

Qty:2

t SPACER(I)

7] mmaxis

Qty:2

F

15turn

BOLT(L)
Qty:2

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LOWERLINKARM LOWER

_ HANDLEBAR

ACERRINGS(N) /

LOWERHANDLEBAR

NUT(Q) __

BOLT(M)

AsNERiP

LOWERLINKARM

SPACERRINGS(N)

A)OpenHARDWAREBAGFORSTEP7.

B)SlideSPACER(O) intoLOWERLINKARM.

C)Place2SPACERRINGS(N) on bothsidesof SPACER(O).Whileholding

SPACERRINGS(N),slideLOWERLINKARMintobottomendof LOWERHANDLEBAR.

D)Insert1 BOLT(M) intoLOWERHANDLEBARandsecureusing1WASHER(P) and 1 NUT(Q).

E)Repeaton otherside.

45mm

BOLT(M) (_
Qty:2

SPACERRING(N) 18mm 8 mm

(_ (_ WASHER(P) (_ NUT(Q)

Qty:4

Qty:2 Qty:2

SPACER(0)

Qty:2