Horizon Fitness E5 User Manual

H-SERIES

ELLIPTICAL U S E R ’ S GUIDE

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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.

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TA B L E OF CONTENTS

Important Precautions

Assembly

Before You Begin

Elliptical Operation

Conditioning Guidelines

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Limited Warranty

CONTACT INFORMATION

Back Panel

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CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

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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.

IM PO RTANT 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.

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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE

YOU BEGIN

ELLIPTICAL

OPERATION

LIMITED

WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

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YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ELLIPTICAL

OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

LIMITED

WARRANTY

TOP CAP

CONSOLE MAST BOOT

CONSOLE MAST

MAIN FRAME

CONSOLE WIRE

FLAT WASHER (C)

SPRING WASHER (B)

BOLT (A)

ARC WASHER (D)

ASSEMBLY ST E P 1

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.

B) Slide the CONSOLE MAST BOOT followed by the TOP CAP

over the CONSOLE MAST

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

ARC 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

ARC WASHER (D) 17 mm Qty: 2

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :

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 Feet c 2 Guiderail Caps

c 1 Console Mast Boot c 1 Top Cap c 2 Pedal Arms c 2 Pedal Arm Covers c 2 Roller Wheel Covers c 6 Hardware Bags c 1 Power Supply c 1 Audio Adaptor Cable

SPEAKERS CONSOLE

UPPER HANDLEBAR

LOWER HANDLEBAR

LOWER LINK ARM

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

FAN

GRIP PULSE

CONSOLE MAST

TOP CAP

PIVOTING FOOT PAD

PEDAL ARM

GUIDERAIL 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.

If any warning decals become worn, damaged, or missing, they should be replaced.

Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.

MID-STABILIZER FOOT

ROLLER WHEEL COVER

PEDAL ARM COVER

For a complete exploded diagram, visit us at www.horizonﬁtness.com

MAIN FRAME

CONSOLE WIRE

FLAT WASHER (C)

SPRING WASHER (B)

BOLT (A)

ARC WASHER (D)

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ASSEMBLY

BEFORE

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LIMITED

WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

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ASSEMBLY ST E P 2

GUIDERAIL CAPS

GUIDERAILS

MID-STABILIZER TUBE

SCREW (E)

MID-STABILIZER FOOT

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.

Slide MID-STABILIZER FEET into MID-STABILIZER TUBE and attach using 2 SCREWS (E).

Slide GUIDERAIL CAPS into the GUDIERAILS

to seal the openings

SCREW (E) 10 mm Qty: 2

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :

FOOTPAD

LOWER LINK ARM

SCREWS (F)

ASSEMBLY ST E P 3

CRANK

WAVY WASHER (D)

BOLT (G)WASHER (I)WASHER (H)

PEDAL ARM

LINK ARM

WASHERS (S)

SPACER (R)

BOLT (T)

WASHER (U)

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3.

B) Attach FOOTPAD to PEDAL ARM using 4 SCREWS (F).

C) Align the bracket on the RIGHT LOWER LINK ARM with the tube on the RIGHT PEDAL ARM.

D) Slide the SPACER (R) through the LINK ARM BRACKET and the PEDAL ARM so it can’t rotate.

E) Insert 2 WASHERS (S) between the PEDAL ARM and the LINK ARM BRACKET.

F) Secure the joint with 1 FLAT WASHER (U) and 1 BOLT (T).

G) Attach PEDAL ARM to the CRANK with 1 BOLT (G), 1

WASHER (I), 1 WAVY WASHER (D)

and 1

WASHER (H).

H) Repeat on other side.

SCREW (F) 12 mm Qty: 8

BOLT (G) 13 mm Qty: 2

BOLT (T) 15 mm Qty: 2

SPACER (R) 70 mm Qty: 2

WASHER (H) Qty: 2

WASHER (U) 35 mm Qty: 2

WASHER (S) 30 mm Qty: 4

WASHER (I) Qty: 2

WAVY WASHER (D) Qty: 2

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HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS :

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GUIDELINES

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WARRANTY

ASSEMBLY ST E P 5

CONSOLE MAST

PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS

AND WASHERS

UPPER HANDLEBAR

PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS

LOWER HANDLEBAR

ASSEMBLY ST E P 4

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.

NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-attached.

A) Remove

PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS and WASHERS from CONSOLE MAST.

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

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.

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 :

UPPER HANDLEBAR

PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS

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IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE

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LIMITED

WARRANTY

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& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

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YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLY

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IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ELLIPTICAL

OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

LIMITED

WARRANTY

ASSEMBLY ST E P 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 :

ASSEMBLY ST E P 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

LOWER LINK ARM

SPACER

TEFLON WASHERS

LOWER

HANDLEBAR

NUT (P)

BOLT (M)

TEFLON WASHER (N)

SPACER (O)

LOWER HANDLEBAR

LOWER LINKARM

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