Horizon Fitness EX-65, EX-75, EX-55 User Manual

HZ SERIES

PREMIUM SERIES

ELLIPTICAL U S E R ’ S GUIDE

FOR MODELS :

EX-55

EX-65

EX-75

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P5 RAM

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P 4 FAT BUR

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P7 RANDOM

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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.

INTR OD UC TI ON

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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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 250 pounds on the EX-55, 275 pounds on the EX-65 and 300 pounds on the EX-75. 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 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.

AS SE MB LY

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.

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WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

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GUIDELINES

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PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATION

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

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WARRANTY

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ASSEMBLY ST 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 WASHERS (B) and 2 WASHERS (C).

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 2

SPRING WASHER (B) 18 mm Qty: 2

FLAT WASHER (C) 20 mm Qty: 2

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 Arms c 2 Pivoting Foot Pads c 2 Elbow Covers c 2 Handlebar Covers

SPEAKERS (EX-75)

CONSOLE (EX-75 SHOWN)

UPPER HANDLEBAR

MAIN FRAME

LOWER HANDLEBAR

LOWER LINK ARM

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

PERIMETER BARS (EX-75)

FAN (EX-65, EX-75)

GRIP PULSE

CONSOLE MAST

ACCESSORY TRAY

PIVOTING FOOT PAD

PEDAL ARM

c 6 Hardware Bags c 2 Front Stabilizer Covers c 2 Top Side Covers c 1 Accessory Tray c 1 Horizon Fitness, 12-Volt Power Supply

c 2 Perimeter Bars c 6 Hardware Bags c 3 Stabilizer Covers c 2 Top Side Covers c 1 Accessory Tray c 1 Horizon Fitness, 12-Volt Power Supply

EX-65:

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.

STABILIZER COVER (EX-75)

STABILIZER COVER

WHEEL COVER (EX-65, EX-75)

EX-75:

EX-55:

c 5 Hardware Bags c 2-piece Top Cap c 1 Horizon Fitness

6-Volt Power Supply

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MAIN FRAME

CONSOLE WIRES

CONSOLE MAST

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B)

FLAT WASHER (C)

CONSOLE MAST BOOT

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.

Carefully pull the CONSOLE WIRES 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).

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 4

SPRING WASHER (B) 18 mm Qty: 4

FLAT WASHER (C) 20 mm Qty: 4

SCREW (K) 10 mm Qty: 2

EX-65 & EX-75 ONLY:

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :

D) Insert the left TOP SIDE COVER, followed by the right TOP SIDE COVER and snap them together.

E) Insert ACCESSORY TRAY and secure it using 2 SCREWS (K) as shown (EX-65, EX-75 only).

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

SCREW (K) 10 mm Qty: 2

EX-65 & EX-75 ONLY:

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

ASSEMBLY ST E P 2 (CONTINUED )

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ASSEMBLY ST E P 3 (EX-65 & EX-75 ONLY)

NOTE: EX-55 SKIP THIS STEP

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3.

B) EX-75 ONLY: Attach the PERIMETER BARS using 2 BOLTS (G) and 2 BOLTS (E).

C) EX-75 ONLY: Attach REAR STABILIZER COVER using 2 SCREWS (F).

D) Attach FRONT STABILIZER COVERS using 2 SCREWS (F) for each side.

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.

After handlebars are assembled they will rotate freely – be cautious. Until the machine is fully assembled, do not grab the handlebars for support.

REAR STABILIZER COVER

PERIMETER BARS

FRONT STABILIZER COVER

SCREWS (F)

BOLTS (G)BOLTS (E)

SCREWS (F)

FRONT STABILIZER COVER

EX-65 ONLY

EX-75 ONLY

BOLT (E) 40 mm Qty: 2

BOLT (G) 50 mm Qty: 2

SCREW (F) 10 mm Qty: 6

EX-75 ONLY HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS :

SCREW (F) 10 mm Qty: 4

EX-65 ONLY HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS :

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ASSEMBLY ST E P 6

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6.

B) Slide SPACER (G) into LOWER HANDLEBAR.

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

LINK ARM into bottom end of LOWER HANDLEBAR.

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

E) Repeat on other side.

NYLON NUT (H) INSIDE DIAMETER: 8 mm Qty: 2

BOLT (E) 60 mm Qty: 2

SPACER (G) 44 mm axis Qty: 2

TEFLON WASHER (F) 24 mm Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6 CONTENTS :

ASSEMBLY ST E P 5

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

GUIDE RAIL

TEFLON WASHERS (F)

LOWER HANDLEBAR

NUT (H) BOLT (E)

LOWER LINK ARM

SPACER (G)

LOWER LINK ARM

SPACER

TEFLON WASHERS

LOWER

HANDLEBAR

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