FOR MODEL :
RE7.6
ELLIPTICAL A S S E M B LY &
USER’S G U I D E
IN TRO DU CTI ON
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.
TAB L E OF C ON T EN T S
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
Important Precautions
Assembly
Before You Begin
Elliptical Operation
Conditioning Guidelines
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Limited Warranty
CONTACT INFORMATION
17
18
28
34
38
Back Cover
4
5
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
GUIDELINES
CONDITIONING
& MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED
WARRANTY
3
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY
IM POR TA NT PRE CAUTI ONS
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
ASSEMBLY
YOU BEGIN
YOU BEGIN
BEFORE
BEFORE
OPERATION
ELLIPTICAL
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
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 Sears at the number listed
on the back cover of this manual.
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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
LIMITED
4
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.
AS SEM BLY
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.
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
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.
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
GUIDELINES
CONDITIONING
& MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED
WARRANTY
5
INTRODUCTION
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 Top Covers
c 1 HORIZON FITNESS
12-volt Power Supply
CONSOLEUPPER HANDLEBAR
MAIN FRAME
LOWER HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINK ARM
ELBOW COVER
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
FAN
GRIP PULSE
CONSOLE MAST
TOP COVER
PIVOTING FOOT PAD
PEDAL ARM
WHEEL COVER
c 2 Handlebar Covers
c 5 Hardware Bags
c 2 Elbow Covers
c Water Bottle Cage
HANDLEBAR COVER
If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Further contact information is located on the back cover of this manual.
For a complete exploded diagram, see Quick Start and Parts Guide (included in User’s Guide bag).
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
ASSEMBLY
YOU BEGIN
YOU BEGIN
BEFORE
BEFORE
OPERATION
ELLIPTICAL
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
LIMITED
6
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
BOLT (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
WASHER (C)
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY S T EP 1
#0-5"
NN
2UZ
413*/(8"4)&3#
NN
2UZ
'-"58"4)&3$
NN
2UZ
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).
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
GUIDELINES
CONDITIONING
& MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED
WARRANTY
7
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE WIRES
BOLT (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
FLAT WASHER (C)
CONSOLE MAST
CONSOLE MAST GROMMET
BOLT (A)
20 mm
Qty: 4
SPRING WASHER (B)
18 mm
Qty: 4
FLAT WASHER (C)
20 mm
Qty: 4
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY S T EP 2
YOU BEGIN
YOU BEGIN
BEFORE
BEFORE
OPERATION
ELLIPTICAL
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.
B)
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).
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :
WARRANTY
LIMITED
8
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE
MAST
GROMMET
FRONT TOP COVER
REAR TOP COVER
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
D) Insert the FRONT TOP COVER, followed by the REAR TOP COVER and snap them together.
E) Slide CONSOLE MAST GROMMET down to seal the console mast hole.
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
GUIDELINES
CONDITIONING
& MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED
WARRANTY
9
INTRODUCTION
CONSOLE MAST
LOWER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
BOLT & WASHER
UPPER HANDLEBAR
PRE-ATTACHED
SET SCREWS
USE RIGHT HANDLEBARSUSE LEFT HANDLEBARS
NOTCH
TAB
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY S T EP 3
YOU BEGIN
YOU BEGIN
BEFORE
BEFORE
OPERATION
ELLIPTICAL
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
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.
Reminder: The upper and lower handlebars are marked with an L if they are to be used on the left-hand side
of the elliptical or an R if they are to be used on the right-hand side of the elliptical. If the handlebars are
assembled on the incorrect side of the elliptical, the unit will not function correctly.
WARRANTY
LIMITED
10
After handlebars are assembled they will rotate freely – be cautious. Until the
machine is fully assembled, do not grab the handlebars for support.
ASSEMBLY S T EP 4
BACK HANDLEBAR COVER
FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER
UPPER HANDLEBAR
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLY
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.
BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATION
GUIDELINES
CONDITIONING
11
& MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED
WARRANTY
INTRODUCTION
GUIDE RAIL
TEFLON WASHERS (E)
NUT (G)
BOLT (D)
LOWER LINK ARM
SPACER (F)
LOWER LINK ARM
SPACER
TEFLON WASHERS
LOWER
HANDLEBAR
NYLON NUT (G)
INSIDE DIAMETER:
8 mm
Qty: 2
BOLT (D)
60 mm
Qty: 2
SPACER (F)
44 mm axis
Qty: 2
TEFLON WASHER (E)
24 mm
Qty: 4
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY S T EP 5
YOU BEGIN
YOU BEGIN
BEFORE
BEFORE
OPERATION
ELLIPTICAL
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5.
B) Slide SPACER (F) into LOWER HANDLEBAR.
C) Place TEFLON WASHERS (E) on either side of SPACER (F). While holding TEFLON WASHERS (E) slide LOWER
LINK ARM into bottom end of LOWER HANDLEBAR.
D) Insert BOLT (D) into LOWER HANDLEBAR and secure using NUT (G).
E) Repeat on other side.
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5 CONTENTS :
WARRANTY
LIMITED
12