Horizon Fitness Achiever 607 Owner's Manual

ELLIPTICAL

Achiever 607

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED/POWER
MOVING/FOOT POSITION
KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL
QUICK START UP
PROGRAMMING
DISPLAY
PROGRAM PROFILES
USING YOUR HRC PROGRAM
USING YOUR FIT-TEST PROGRAM
USING YOUR STEP-TEST PROGRAM
USING YOUR WATTS CONTROL PROGRAM
USING YOUR CUSTOM PROGRAMS
USING YOUR GAME PROGRAM
MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM
THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND COOL DOWN
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
WEEKLY LOG SHEET
MONTHLY LOG SHEET
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY

Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
Save this manual for future reference.

CAUTION

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read
all instructions before using this exercise product.

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 Owner's guide.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not remove the elliptical trainer's side covers.

• Never operate this elliptical trainer 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 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.

• Unplug your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer before moving it.

Information to the check after German Institute for Standardization EN
957:

• Brake system dependent on speed

• Watt announcement is calibrated and opposed after EN 957-5

• Device class H

• User's Weight Limit 130kgs

I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

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CAUTION!

• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exer­cising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.

• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer.

• Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.

• Read the owner's guide before operating this elliptical trainer.

• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not 'sprint' above 80 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 elliptical trainer is used only indoors, in a climate controlled
room. If your elliptical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high
moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the elliptical trainer 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 elliptical trainer at all times.

• When the elliptical is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10
feet away.

CLEANING

• Clean with soap with a slightly damp cloth only. Never use solvents.

OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

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CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer.

You've taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program!
Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving
your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer can
improve the quality of your life in so many ways.

Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise

• W eight Loss

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

• Reduced Stress

• Help in Countering Anxiety and Depression

• An Improved Self Image

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Horizon
Fitness elliptical trainer 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 elliptical trainer 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 ellipti­cal trainer will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR

PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, STOP EXERCISING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE!

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION!

There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness

elliptical trainer 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 trainer could have
frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating nois­es. To prevent damage to the elliptical trainer, the assembly instructions must be
reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D

POWER

Your Achiever 607 Elliptical Trainer is self-powered. It can alse be powered by a
power supply. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack.which is
located in the front of machine near the front foot tube.

LEVELLING

The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the
elliptical trainer where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable levellers
located on the outside of each pedal arm. Once you have levelled the elliptical train­er, lock the levellers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame.

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Power jack

MOVING

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Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the
front or the frame. To move, firmly grasp the rear foot tube carefully lift and roll.

CAUTION!

Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy, weighting up to 150lbs! Use care and
additional help in necessary when moving.

FOOT POSITION

When using your elliptical trainer, you may notice that your heel raises off of the
foot pad. This is a natural walking or running motion and you should not try to pre­vent this.

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QUICK START UP

Your Elliptical Trainer is self-powered, It can also be powered by a adaptor.

1. Grasp the handlebars and step up onto the foot pedals.

2. Press the 'START' button to begin exercising.
To set the timer to count up as you exercise.
Push and hold Clear button to clear any existing data.
To count up from zero simply start pedalling. Note: if you stop pedalling your data
will be retained even if the console shuts down after a period of time unless you
push the Clear button.

To set the timer for a fixed period of time to exercise.
Push and hold the button to scroll the minutes up to your desired length of time.
Releasing the button will start the count down.

3. Begin moving your feet. Gradually increase your pace to your target heart rate or
perceived exertion level. Warning! Try not to exceed 140 rpms on this machine. The
amount of pedalling resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus + , or minus ­buttons or tuning the controller clockwise or anti - clockwise. (easiest #25w through
to hardest # 400w, with 5w up or down/click.

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STARTING YOUR WORKOUT

Press the ' START ' button to begin exercising

FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT

Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. The
machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly. After you have finished
your workout, the console will `beep' several times to let you know that your work­out has finished.

P R O G R A M M I N G

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