Horizon Fitness EX-56 User Manual

HORIZON SERIES

ELLIPTICAL U S E R ’ S GUIDE

FOR MODEL :

EX-56

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BEFORE

YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY

INTRODUCTION

ELLIPTICAL

OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

HORIZON

WARRANTY

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon Series elliptical!

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

The Horizon Series delivers.

IN TRODUCTION

TA B L E OF CO N T E NT S

Important Precautions

Assembly

Before You Begin

Elliptical Operation

Conditioning Guidelines

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Limited Warranty

CONTACT INFORMATION

Back Panel

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OPERATION

HORIZON

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TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARRANTY

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 PORTA NT PR EC AU TIONS

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 250 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.

AS SEMBLY

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

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IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE

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OPERATION

HORIZON

WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

BEFORE

YOU BEGIN

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INTRODUCTION

ELLIPTICAL

OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

HORIZON

WARRANTY

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

FRONT STABILIZER COVERS

REAR STABILIZER

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B)

FLAT WASHER (C)

MAIN FRAME

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B)

FLAT WASHER (C)

SCREW (M)

ASSEMBLY S T E P 1

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.

B) Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A), 2 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 2

FLAT WASHERS (C).

C) Attach FRONT STABILIZER COVERS using 4 SCREWS (M).

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 2

SPRING WASHER (B) 18 mm Qty: 2

FLAT WASHER (C) 20 mm Qty: 2

SCREW (M) Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :

TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED

c 5mm Allen Wrench

c 6mm Allen Wrench

c Phillips Screw Driver

c 13/15mm Flat Wrench

c 1 Console

c 1 Console Mast

c 1 Front Stabilizer Tube

c 2 Upper Handlebars

c 2 Lower Handlebars

c 2 Lower Link / Pivoting Foot Pads

c 2 Top Covers

c 1 HORIZON FITNESS

12-Volt Power Adapter

c 4 Hardware Bags

c 2 Elbow Cover Sets

c 2 Front Stabilizer Covers

c 2 Handle Bar Cover Sets

c 1 Water Bottle Holder

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.

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

UPPER HANDLEBAR

MAIN FRAME

LOWER HANDLEBAR

LOWER LINK ARM

FRONT STABILIZER COVER

CONSOLE

GRIP PULSE

CONSOLE MAST

TOP COVER

PIVOTING FOOT PAD

PEDAL ARM

WHEEL COVER

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

ELBOW COVER

HANDLE BAR COVER

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HORIZON

WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

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INTRODUCTION

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OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

HORIZON

WARRANTY

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.

Carefully pull the CONSOLE CABLES through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the

CONSOLE MAST.

C) Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 4 FLAT

WASHERS (C).

D) Insert the TOP FRONT COVER, followed by the TOP BACK COVER and snap them together.

E) Slide CONSOLE MAST BOOT down to seal the console mast hole.

DO NOT PINCH WIRES!

ASSEMBLY S T E P 3

CONSOLE MAST

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B)

FLAT WASHER (C)

MAIN FRAME

CONSOLE MAST BOOT

TOP FRONT COVER

TOP BACK COVER

CONSOLE WIRES

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HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :

ASSEMBLY S T E P 2

CONSOLE MAST

LOWER HANDLEBAR

PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHER

UPPER HANDLEBAR

PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS

NOTCH

TAB

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

A) Remove PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHERS from CONSOLE MAST.

B) Slide LOWER HANDLEBARS onto CONSOLE MAST and attach by re-inserting PRE-ATTACHED BOLT & WASHERS.

C) Slide UPPER HANDLEBARS onto LOWER HANDLEBARS and align NOTCH with TAB making sure handlebars are

joined together completely. Secure UPPER HANDLEBARS to LOWER HANDLEBARS using PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS.

D) 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.

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.

FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER

BACK HANDLEBAR COVER

UPPER HANDLEBAR

LOWER HANDLEBAR

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ASSEMBLY S T E P 4

PEDAL ARMS

LOWER LINK ARM

SPACER (I)

BOLT (J)

FLAT WASHER (K)

SPLIT TEFLON WASHER (H)

FOOTPLATE TUBE

U BRACKET

BOLT (J)

FLAT WASHER (K)

FOOTPLATE TUBE

SPACER (I)

SPLIT

TEFLON WASHER (H)

U BRACKET

TOP VIEW OF LEFT FOOT PAD

INSERT SPACER

THIS

DIRECTION

A ) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4.

B) Align LOWER LINK ARM with U BRACKET.

CAUTION: Be careful to keep the LOWER LINK ARM aligned with guide rail. Do not twist it to the left or right

while positioning it on the U BRACKET.

C) Slide SPACER (I) through U BRACKET and FOOTPLATE TUBE.

D) Insert FLAT WASHER (K) and BOLT (J) into outside end of FOOTPLATE TUBE

E) Insert 2 SPLIT TEFLON WASHERS (H) on left and right sides of FOOT PLATE TUBE & Tighten BOLT (J).

F) Repeat on other side.

BOLT (J) 15 mm Qty: 2

SPACER (I) 70 mm axis Qty: 2

FLAT WASHER (K) 35 mm Qty: 2

SPLIT TEFLON WASHER (H) 24 mm Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 CONTENTS :

ASSEMBLY S T E P 5

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5.

B) Slide SPACER (G) into LOWER HANDLEBAR.

C) Place TEFLON WASHERS (H) on either side of SPACER (G). While holding TEFLON WASHERS (H) slide LOWER

LINK ARM into bottom end of LOWER HANDLEBAR.

D) Insert BOLT (F) into LOWER HANDLEBAR and secure using NUT (E).

E) Attach the OUTSIDE ELBOW COVER to elbow joint using 1 SCREW (L).

F) Snap the INSIDE ELBOW COVER onto the OUTSIDE ELBOW COVER.

Note the position of the snap tabs before snapping into position.

G) Repeat on other side.

START /

STOP

MODE

ANUAL

P5 RAM

P3 VALLEY

P 4 FAT BUR

P7 R

P8 TARG

E T

PRO

GRA M

ENTER

LOWER HANDLEBAR

LOWER LINK ARM

INSIDE ELBOW COVER

OUTSIDE ELBOW COVER

SCREW (L)

GUIDE RAIL

TEFLON WASHERS (H)

LOWER HANDLEBAR

NUT (E)

BOLT (F)

LOWER LINK ARM

SPACER (G)

LOWER LINK ARM

SPACER

TEFLON WASHERS

LOWER

HANDLEBAR

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