Horizon Fitness CX-66 User Manual
HORIZON SERIES
ELLIPTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR MODEL :
CX-66
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 1 6/13/07 1:25:43 PM
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
3
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY
INTRODUCTION
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. 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 delivers.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Precautions
Assembly
Before You Begin
Elliptical Operation
Conditioning Guidelines
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Limited Warranty
CONTACT INFORMATION
4
5
16
17
28
34
38
Back Panel
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 2-3 6/13/07 1:25:44 PM
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
4
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
LIMITED
WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
5
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ASSEMBLY
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. To prevent damage to the elliptical, the
assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.
UNPACKING
Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat 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.
Before proceeding, find your elliptical’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 side cover badge.
ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND
MODEL NAME IN THE BOXES BELOW:
SERIAL NUMBER :
MODEL NAME:
* Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service.
* Also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card.
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
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. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer Tech Support at the
number listed on the back panel of this manual.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the elliptical than 10 feet.
At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the elliptical.
Children over the age of 12 should not use the elliptical without adult supervision.
It is essential that your elliptical is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your elliptical has been
exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the elliptical is
warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:
• 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.
• 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 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. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp
cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)
• This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 275 pounds. Failure to comply will void
the warranty.
• This elliptical is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this elliptical in any commercial, rental, school
or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Do not use a elliptical 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 elliptical 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,
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.
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 4-5 6/13/07 1:25:49 PM
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
6
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
LIMITED
WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
7
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED
c 5mm L Wrench
c 5mm T Wrench
c Phillips Screw Driver
c 13/17mm Flat Wrench
c 1 Console
c 1 Console Mast
c 2 Upper Handlebars
c 2 Lower Handlebars
c 2 Lower Link Arms
c 2 Pivoting Foot Pads
c 2 Elbow Covers Sets
c 2 Handlebar Cover Sets
c 2 Mid-Stabilizer Covers
c 2 Rear Stabilizer Caps
c 1 Stabilizer Bar
c 1 Console Mast Boot
c 1 Top Cap
c 2 Pedal Arms
c 2 Roller Wheel Covers
c 6 Hardware Bags
c 1 Power Supply
c 1 Audio Adaptor Cable
SPEAKERS
CONSOLE
UPPER HANDLEBAR
MAIN FRAME
LOWER HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINK ARM
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
FAN
GRIP PULSE
CONSOLE MAST
TOP CAP
PIVOTING FOOT PAD
PEDAL ARM
REAR STABILIZER CAPS
HANDLEBAR COVER SET
CONSOLE MAST BOOT
ELBOW COVER SET
CUSTOMSTRIDE
™
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
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.
MID-STABILIZER COVER
ROLLER WHEEL COVER
PEDAL ARM COVER
For a complete exploded diagram, visit us at www.horizonfitness.com
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
BOLT (A)
WASHER (B)
WASHER (C)
MAIN FRAME
FLAT WASHER (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
BOLT (C)
TOP CAP
CONSOLE MAST BOOT
CONSOLE MAST
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE WIRE
FLAT WASHER (C)
SPRING WASHER (B)
BOLT (A)
WAVY WASHER (D)
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
BOLT (A)
WASHER (B)
WASHER (C)
MAIN FRAME
FLAT WASHER (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
BOLT (C)
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE WIRE
FLAT WASHER (C)
SPRING WASHER (B)
BOLT (A)
WAVY WASHER (D)
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.
D) Attach the sides of the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 4
FLAT WASHERS (C).
E) Attach the front of the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A), 2 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 2
WAVY WASHERS (D).
F) Slide CONSOLE MAST BOOT down to seal the console mast hole.
BOLT (A)
15 mm
Qty: 6
SPRING WASHER (B)
Qty: 6
FLAT WASHER (C)
20 mm
Qty: 4
WAVY WASHER (D)
17 mm
Qty: 2
angle view
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 6-7 6/13/07 1:26:03 PM
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
8
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
LIMITED
WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
9
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE WIRES
CONSOLE MAST
BOLT (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
FLAT WASHER (C)
CONSOLE
MAST
BOOT
MID-STABILIZER COVER
FLAT WASHER (E)
MID-STABILIZER
BOLT (D)
REAR STABILIZER CAPS
STABILIZER BAR
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
.
BOLT (D)
19 mm
Qty: 2
FLAT WASHER (E)
16 mm
Qty: 2
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :
CONSOLE
MAST
BOOT
TOP BACK COVER
TOP FRONT COVER
EX-55 ONLY
SCREWS (F)
FOOTPAD
PEDAL ARM
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE
MAST
BOOT
TOP BACK COVER
SCREWS (K)
TOP SIDE COVERS
(EX-65, EX-75)
ACCESSORY TRAY
(EX-65, EX-75)
TOP FRONT COVER
EX-55 ONLY
BOLT (G)WASHER (H)
WAVY WASHER (D)
WASHER (H)
MAIN FRAME
BOLT (G)WASHER (I)WASHER (H)
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.
SCREW (F)
12 mm
Qty: 8
BOLT (G)
13 mm
Qty: 2
WASHER (H)
Qty: 2
WASHER (I)
Qty: 2
WAVY WASHER (D)
Qty: 2
angle view
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS :
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 8-9 6/13/07 1:26:14 PM
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
10
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
LIMITED
WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
11
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ASSEMBLY STEP 4
SCREW (J)
PEDAL ARM COVER
PEDAL ARM
ROLLER WHEEL COVER
SCREW (K)
SCREW (J)
15 mm
Qty: 2
SCREW (K)
12 mm
Qty: 2
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 CONTENTS :
ASSEMBLY STEP 5
CONSOLE MAST
LOWER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
BOLT & WASHER
UPPER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
SET SCREWS
NOTCH
TAB
CONSOLE MAST
PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS AND WASHERS
UPPER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS
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.
B) Slide right LOWER HANDLEBAR on CONSOLE MAST and attach by reinserting PRE-ATTACHED BOLT and WASHERS.
C) Remove PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS from right UPPER HANDLEBAR
D) Slide right UPPER HANDLEBAR onto LOWER HANDLEBAR and secure by reinserting PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS
E) Repeat on other side.
After handlebars are assembled they will rotate freely – be cautious. Until the
machine is fully assembled, do not grab the handlebars for support.
CONSOLE MAST
LOWER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
BOLT & WASHER
UPPER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
SET SCREWS
NOTCH
TAB
UPPER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS
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.
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 10-11 6/13/07 1:26:28 PM
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
12
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
LIMITED
WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
13
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ASSEMBLY ST EP 6
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.
HANDLEBAR
COVERS
UPPER HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR COVERS
UPPER HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY STEP 7
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).
E) Repeat on other side.
NUT (P)
INSIDE DIAMETER:
8 mm
Qty: 2
BOLT (M)
60 mm
Qty: 2
SPACER (O)
44 mm axis
Qty: 2
TEFLON WASHER (N)
28.4 mm
Qty: 4
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 7 CONTENTS :
GUIDE RAIL
TEFLON WASHERS (F)
LOWER HANDLEBAR
NUT (H) BOLT (E)
LOWER LINK ARM
SPACER (G)
LOWER LINK ARM
SPACER
TEFLON WASHERS
LOWER
HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINK ARM
SPACER
TEFLON WASHERS
LOWER
HANDLEBAR
NUT (P)
BOLT (M)
TEFLON WASHER (N)
SPACER (O)
LOWER HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINKARM
CX-66_Elliptical_Rev.1.6.indd 12-13 6/13/07 1:26:38 PM
Loading...