Horizon Fitness AT1501 User Manual

ASCENT T R A I N E R

USER’S G U I D E

FOR M O D E L :

AT150 1

ASCENT TRAINER

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ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASCENT TRAINER

OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

LIMITED

WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon Fitness ascent trainer!

Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Horizon Fitness ascent trainer 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. 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.

You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort, the best reliability and the highest quality in its class.

Horizon Fitness ascent trainers deliver.

Important Precautions

Assembly

Before You Begin

Ascent Trainer Operation

Conditioning Guidelines

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Limited Warranty

CONTACT INFORMATION

Back Panel

INT ROD UCT ION

TAB LE O F CO N TENT S

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IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this ascent trainer. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this ascent trainer. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this ascent trainer are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer Tech Support at the number listed on the back panel of this manual.

At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the ascent trainer than 10 feet. At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the ascent trainer. Children over the age of 12 should not use the ascent trainer without adult supervision.

It is essential that your ascent trainer is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your ascent trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the ascent trainer is warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.

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. To maintain 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 ascent trainer. Do not turn pedals by hand. Make sure handlebars are secure before each use. Do not insert or drop any object into any opening. Unplug ascent trainer before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE) This ascent trainer should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds. Failure to comply will void the warranty. This ascent trainer is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this ascent trainer in any commercial, rental, school or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty. Do not use the ascent trainer in any location that is not temperature controlled, such as, but not limited to garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty. Use the ascent trainer only as described in this manual. Keep the pedals clean and dry. Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. Disconnect all power before servicing the equipment.

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ASS EMB LYIMP ORTA NT PRE CAU TIO NS

UNPACKING

Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a flat level surface. It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor. During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.

NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium bike grease is recommended.

There are several areas during the assembly process of an ascent 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 ascent trainer could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the ascent trainer, the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, electrical shock or injury to persons:

Before proceeding, find your ascent trainer’s serial number located on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the space provided below. Also locate the model name which is located on the front stabilizer tube.

ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME IN THE BOXES BELOW:

SERIAL NUMBER:

MODEL NAME:

SERIAL NUMBER

* Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service. * Also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card.

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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE

YOU BEGIN

ASCENT TRAINER

OPERATION

LIMITED

WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

BEFORE

YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASCENT TRAINER

OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

LIMITED

WARRANTY

TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED

c Phillips Screwdriver

c 5 mm T Wrench

c 5 mm L Wrench

c 6 mm L Wrench

c 13/15 mm Flat Wrench

c 1 Console c 1 Console Mast c 1 Water Bottle Holder c 1 Main Frame c 1 Front Stabilizer Tube c 1 Base Rail c 4 Base Rail Bracket Caps c 2 Footpads

c 1 Audio Adaptor Cable

c 3 iPod

Dock Inserts

c 2 Crank Caps

c 1 iPod

Docking Station Plug

c 2 Upper Hadlebars c 2 Lower Handlebars c 2 Swing Arm/Pedal Arm Sets

c 4 Swing Arm Caps c 2 Link Arms

c 2 Elbow Cover Sets

c 2 Rear Uprights

c 2 Top Hand Rails

c 1 AC Adaptor Cable

c 1 Universal MP3 Player Dock Insert

c 10 Hardware Bags

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.

CONSOLE

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

UPPER HANDLEBAR

SWING ARM

BASE RAIL BRACKET

BASE RAIL

CONSOLE MAST

PEDAL ARM

CRANK

HEART RATE HAND GRIPS

LOWER HANDLEBAR

CRANK CAP

LINK ARM

ELBOW COVER

FOOT PAD

BASE RAIL BRACKET CAPS

SWING ARM BRACKET

SWING ARM CAP

TOP HAND RAIL

INCLINE BRACKET

MAIN FRAME

SIDE COVER

REAR UPRIGHT

BOLTS (A)

WASHERS (B)

BOLTS (A)

WASHERS (B)

BOLTS (A)

WASHERS (B)

BOLTS (A)

WASHERS (B)

BASE RAIL

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

MAIN FRAME

WASHER (B) 20 mm Qty: 8

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 8

WASHER (B) 20 mm Qty: 8

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 8

HARDWARE BAG 1 CONTENTS:

ASSEMBLY STEP 1:

Open HARDWARE BAG 1.

Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A) and 4 WASHERS (B).

Attach the BASE RAIL to the MAIN FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A) and 4 WASHERS (B).

ASSE MBLY STE P 1DIAG RAM A ND P ARTS LIS T

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BOLTS (C)

ARC WASHERS (E)

BOLTS (C)

ARC WASHERS (E)

BOLTS (C)

WASHERS (D)

AXLE

BOLTS (C)

WASHERS (D)

AXLE

BASE RAIL

TOP HANDRAIL

MAIN FRAME

REAR

UPRIGHT

BASE RAIL

BRACKET CAPS

BASE RAIL

BRACKET CAPS

WASHER (D) 25 mm Qty: 4

BOLT (C) 16 mm Qty: 12

WASHER (D) 25 mm Qty: 4

BOLT (C) 16 mm Qty: 12

ARC WASHER (E) 17 mm Qty: 8

AXLE Qty: 2

ARC WASHER (E) 17 mm Qty: 8

Side View

HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS:

ASSEMBLY STEP 2:

Open HARDWARE BAG 2.

Attach the REAR UPRIGHTS to the BASE FRAME using 4 BOLTS (C), 4 WASHERS (D), 4 BASE RAIL CAPS and 2 AXLES.

NOTE: Assemble the TOP HANDRAILS so they are parallel to the floor. Do not assemble with the TOP HANDRAIL resting on the floor.

NOTE: Assemble the REAR UPRIGHTS so they curve toward the MAIN FRAME as illustrated.

Partially thread the TOP HANDRAILS to the REAR UPRIGHTS using 8 BOLTS (C) and 8 ARC WASHERS (E).

INCLINE ARM

BOLTS (F)

TOP HANDRAIL

NUTS (G)

INCLINE ARM

BOLTS (D)

TOP HANDRAIL

BOLT (F) 25 mm Qty: 4

NUT (G) 8 mm Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG 3 CONTENTS:

ASSEMBLY STEP 3:

Open HARDWARE BAG 3.

Attach each TOP HAND RAIL to the INCLINE ARM using 4 BOLTS (F) and 4 NUTS (G). To make assembly easier, lightly tighten all four bolts to begin, then tighten firmly after all bolts have been started.

NOTE: The INCLINE ARM extends from the front of the REAR MAST COVER.

NOTE: Tighten all hardware from Assembly Step 2.

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BOLTS (H)

BOLT (C) WASHER (I)

BOLT (C)

WASHER (I)

MAIN FRAME

RIGHT UPPER HANDLEBAR

LEFT UPPER HANDLEBAR

REAR MAST COVER

HANDLEBAR SHAFT

WAVY WASHER (J)

LEFT LOWER HANDLEBAR

RIGHT LOWER HANDLEBAR

BOLT (H) 20 mm Qty: 8

WASHER (I) 34 mm Qty: 2

BOLT (C) 16 mm Qty: 2

WASHER (I) 25 mm Qty: 8

BOLT (C) 16 mm Qty: 2

WAVY WASHER (J) 23 mm Qty: 2

WASHER (I) 25 mm Qty: 8

HARDWARE BAG 4 CONTENTS:

ASSEMBLY STEP 4:

Open HARDWARE BAG 4.

Slide 1 WAVY WASHER (J) onto each HANDLEBAR SHAFT.

Slide the LEFT LOWER HANDLEBAR onto the HANDLEBAR SHAFT. Be sure the LEFT LOWER HANDLEBAR is positioned the same as shown in the diagram.

Slide the LEFT UPPER HANDLEBAR onto the HANDLEBAR SHAFT. Using 4 BOLTS (H) connect the UPPER and LOWER HANDLEBAR as shown in the diagram. Do not tighten any bolts until all 4 are started.

Secure the handlebar assembly using 1 WASHER (I) and 1 BOLT (C).

Repeat STEPS C-E on the opposite side.

NOTE: Be sure to attach WASHER (I) as shown in STEP E DIAGRAM.

ASSE MBLY STE P 4

WASHER (L)

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

BOLTS (C)

PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS

WASHER (L)

BOLTS (C)

CONSOLE MAST

MAIN FRAME BRACKET

CONSOLE

BOLT (C) 16 mm Qty: 4

WASHER (L) 18 mm Qty: 4

WASHER (K) 34 mm Qty: 4

BOLT (J) 12 mm Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG 5 CONTENTS:

ASSEMBLY STEP 5:

Open HARDWARE BAG 5.

Run wires from MAIN FRAME BRACKET through the CONSOLE MAST.

Attach CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME BRACKET using 4 BOLTS (C) and 4 WASHERS (L).

Attach wires to back of CONSOLE.

NOTE: Do not pinch wires.

Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using 4 PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS.

Slide WATER BOTTLE HOLDER into back of CONSOLE.

ASSE MBLY STE P 5

BOLTS (H)

BOLT (C)

WASHER (I)

RIGHT UPPER HANDLEBAR

RIGHT LOWER HANDLEBAR

BOLT (C)

WASHER (I)

STEP E DIAGRAM

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