JOHNSON EX 59 User Manual

Elliptical Trainers UserManual

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE DE L’EXERCISEUR ELLIPTIQUE

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO DE LA MÁQUINA ELÍPTICA

Read the ELLI
Lire le GUIDE D’UTILISATION DE L’EXERCISEUR ELLIPTIQUE avant de se référer au présent MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE.
Lea la GUÍA DE LA MÁQUINA ELÍPTICA antes de utilizar este MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO.

PTICAL GUIDE before using this OWNER’S MANUAL.

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FCC Statement

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

RF warning for Portable device:

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirment. The device can be used

in

portable exposure condition without restriction.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

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here are several areas during the assembly process 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.

ERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Before proceeding, find your elliptical’s serial number located on a white barcode sticker
on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the space provided below.

ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME IN THE BOXES BELOW:

SERIAL NUMBER:

EP

ODEL NAME:

M

» Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service.

H

ORIZON

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LLIPTICAL

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CONSOLE

UPPER HANDLEBAR

SPEAKERS

RE AD ING RACK

TOUCH PAD PANEL AND DISPLAY WINDOWS

WARNING

CONSULT A PHY SICIAN PRIO R TO USING AN Y
EXERCISE EQ UIPMENT. PO SSIBILIT Y OF
SERIOUS INJ URY IF EQUIPM ENT IS USED
IMPROPERLY. RE AD INSTRUC TION MAN UAL
BEFORE USING . KEEP CHIL DREN OFF
AND AWAY FROM T HIS EQUIPME NT.
FOR CONSUM ER USE ONLY.

AVERTISSEMENT

CONSULTEZ U N MÉDECIN AVAN T D’UTILIS ER UN
APPAREIL D’E XERCICE. D ES BLESSUR ES
SÉRIEUSES PEUVENT SURVENIR SI L’ÉQUIPEMENT
N’EST PAS UT ILISÉ CORREC TEMENT. LI SEZ LE
MANUEL D’I NSTRUCTI ON AVANT D’UT ILISER
L’EXERCISEUR. G ARDEZ LES E NFANTS À L’ÉCAR T
DE CET ÉQUIPE MENT. POUR U SAGE PAR LE
CONSOMMATEUR SEULEMENT.

ADVERTENCIA

CONSULTE CO N UN MÉDICO AN TES DE UTIL IZAR
CUALQUIER EQ UIPO PARA HA CER EJERCI CIOS.
SI EL EQUIPO SE U TILIZA IN DEBIDAMEN TE,
EXISTE L A POSIBILI DAD DE LESION ES GRAVES.
LEA EL MAN UAL DE INSTR UCCIONES A NTES DE
UTILIZA R EL EQUIPO. MA NTENGA A L OS NIÑOS
ALEJAD OS DE ESTE EQUI PO. PARA USO P OR
PARTE DEL CON SUMIDOR ÚN ICAMENT E.

PULSE GRIPS

CONSO LE M AS T

LOWER HANDLEBAR

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

POWER CORD SOCKET

TOP CAP

STABILIZER TUBE

CRANK

PIVOTING FOOT PADS

GUIDE RAIL S ET

REAR COVER

CAUTION

KEEP HANDS AND FEET
AWAY FROM THIS AREA.

ATTENTION

GARDEZ VOS MAINS ET VOS PIEDS

À L’ÉCART DE CET ENDROIT.

PRECAUCIÓN

MANTENGA LAS MANOS Y LOS
PIES ALEJADOS DE ESTA ÁREA.

MAIN FRAME

LOWER LINK ARM

PEDAL ARM

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TOOLS INCLUDED:

F Screwdriver
F 5 mm L-Wrench
F 8 mm L-Wrench
F 13/17 mm Flat Wrench

PARTS INCLUDED:

F 1 Main Frame
F 1 Stabilizer Tube
F 1 Guide Rail Set
F 2 Pedal Arms
F 2 Lower Handlebars
F 2 Upper Handlebars
F 2 Lower Link Arms With Footpads
F 1 Top Cap
F 1 Console Mast
F 1 Console Mast Boot
F 1 Console
F 2 Handlebar Caps
F 1 Water Bottle Holder
F 1 Audio Adapter Cable
F 1 Power Cord
F 1 Hardware Kit

PRE ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the elliptical carton on a level flat
surface. It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor. Never
open box when it is on its side.

NOTE: 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.

NEED HELP?

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.

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1

HARDWARE BAG 1 CONTENTS:

STABILIZER TUBE

BOLT (A)
30 mm
Qty: 4

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 1.

B

Attach the STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN

SPRIN G WASH ER (B)
15 mm
Qty: 4

ARC WASHER (C)
17 mm
Qty: 4

FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING
WASHERS (B) and 4 ARC WASHERS (C).

ARC WASHER S (C)

SPRING WASHERS (B)

BOLTS (A)

MAIN FRAME

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ASSEMBLY STEP 2

HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS:

BOLTS (D)

SPRING WASHERS (E)

FLAT WASHERS (F)

MAIN FRAME

GUIDE RAIL SET

BOLT (D)
20 mm
Qty: 4

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 2.

B

Align GUIDE RAIL SET with MAIN FRAME as shown.

Attach the GUIDE RAIL SET to the MAIN FRAME

C

SPRIN G WASHE R (E)
18 mm
Qty: 4

FLAT WASHER (F)
20 mm
Qty: 4

using 4 BOLTS (D), 4 SPRING WASHERS (E)
and4 FLAT WASHERS (F).

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ASSEMBLY STEP 3

HARDWARE BAG 3 CONTENTS:

SPRING
WASHER (I)
15 mm
Qty: 2

BOLT (J)
20 mm
Qty: 2

CONSOLE MAST

CONSOLE CABLE

PRE-INSTALLED BOLTS
AND WASHERS

MAIN FRAME

WAVY
WASHER (G)

22.5 mm
Qty: 2

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 3.

B

Carefully pull the CONSOLE CABLE through

FLAT
WASHER (H)
20 mm
Qty: 2

the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie
located inside the CONSOLE MAST.

NOTE: Be
careful not
to pinch any
wires while
attaching the
console mast.

C

Attach CONSOLE MAST to MAIN FRAME
using PRE-INSTALLED BOLTS AND
WASHERS.

D

Slide WAVY WASHER (G) over CRANK
followed by PEDAL ARM as shown. Rest
PEDAL ARM WHEEL on GUIDE RAIL.

E

Attach the PEDAL ARM to the CRANK using
1FLAT WASHER (H), 1 SPRING WASHER (I)
and 1 BOLT (J).

F

Repeat steps D–E on the opposite side of the
elliptical.

GUIDE RAIL

PEDAL ARM WHEE L

CRANK

PEDAL ARM

WAVY WASHER (G)

FLAT WASHER (H)

SPRING WASH ER (I)

BOLT (J)

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ASSEMBLY STEP 4

HARDWARE BAG 4 CONTENTS:

BOLT (M)

SPRING WASH ER (N)

FLAT WASHER (O)

PEDAL ARM BRACKET

FLAT WASHERS (K)

WAVY WASHER (L)

LOWER LINK ARM

FLAT
WASHER (K)
27 mm
Qty: 4

SPRIN G WASH ER (N)

15.4 mm
Qty: 2

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 4.

Slide 1 FLAT WASHER (K), 1 WAVY

B

WAVY
WASHER (L)
29 mm
Qty: 2

FLAT WASHER (O)
20 mm
Qty: 2

WASHER (L) and another FLAT WASHER
(K) onto the LOWER LINK ARM.

Slide the LOWER LINK ARM into the

C

PEDAL ARM BRACKET.

D

Attach the LOWER LINK ARM to the
PEDAL ARM BRACKET using 1 FLAT
WASHER (O), 1 SPRING WASHER (N)
and 1 BOLT (M).

Repeat steps B–D on the opposite side

E

ofthe elliptical.

BOLT (M)
20 mm
Qty: 2

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ASSEMBLY STEP 5

HARDWARE BAG 5 CONTENTS:

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RUBBER
WASHER (P)
26 mm
Qty: 2

FLAT WASHER (Q)
25 mm
Qty: 4

FLAT WASHERS (Q)CONSOLE MAST

FLAT WASHERS (H)

HANDLEBAR

CAP

LOWER HANDLEBARRUBBER WASHER (P)

BOLT (R)

SPRING

WASHER (B)

FLAT WASHER (H)
20 mm
Qty: 4

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 5.

Slide 1 RUBBER WASHER (P), 1 FLAT

B

SPRIN G WASH ER (B)
15 mm
Qty: 2

BOLT (R)
20 mm
Qty: 2

WASHER (Q) onto the CONSOLE MAST.

C

Slide LOWER HANDLEBAR onto CONSOLE
MAST and attach using 1 FLAT WASHER (Q),
1 FLAT WASHER (H), 1 HANDLEBAR CAP, 1
FLAT WASHER (H), 1 SPRING WASHER (B)
and 1 BOLT (R).

D Repeat steps B–C on the opposite side of the

elliptical.

ASSEMBLY STEP 6

HARDWARE BAG 6 CONTENTS:

FLAT WASHER (S)
17 mm
Qty: 2

SPRING WASH ER (B)
15 mm
Qty: 2

LOWER LINK ARM

NUT (U)

LOWER HANDLEBAR

FLAT WASH ER (S)

SPRING WASHER (B)

BOLT (T)

BOLT (T)
70 mm
Qty: 2

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 6.

B

Slide LOWER LINK ARM into bottom end of
LOWER HANDLEBAR.

C

Secure the joint with 1 BOLT (T), 1 SPRING
WASHER (B),1 FLAT WASHER (S) and
1NUT(U).

D

Repeat steps B–C on the opposite side of
theelliptical.

NUT (U)
Qty: 2

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ASSEMBLY STEP 7

HARDWARE BAG 7 CONTENTS:

CONSOLE MAST

WATE R
BOTTLE
HOLDER

CONSOLE MAST BOOT

SCREW (W)

SCREWS (W)

TOP CAP

SCREW (W)
12 mm
Qty: 3

A

Open HARDWARE BAG 7.

B

Slide TOP CAP over CONSOLE MAST
andsnap into place.

C

Insert CONSOLE MAST BOOT over
TOPCAP and snap into place.

Slide WATER BOTTLE HOLDER over

D

CONSOLE MAST and attach using
3SCREWS (W).

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ASSEMBLY STEP 8

HARDWARE BAG 8 CONTENTS:

BOLT (X)
10 mm
Qty: 4

CONSOLE

CONSOLE MAST

CONSOLE CABLES

UPPER HAND LEBAR

BOLTS (X)

PRE-INSTALLED

SET SCREWS

LOWER HANDLEBAR

NOTE: Be careful not
to pinch any wires while
attaching the console.

A Open HARDWARE BAG 8.

B Attach the CONSOLE CABLES to the CONSOLE.

C Carefully tuck the CONSOLE CABLES into the

CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE.
Attach CONSOLE to CONSOLE MAST using
4BOLTS (X).

D Slide the RIGHT UPPER HANDLEBAR onto

the RIGHT LOWER HANDLEBAR making sure
handlebars are joined together completely. Secure
the RIGHT UPPER HANDLEBAR to the RIGHT

LOWER HANDLEBAR using PRE-ATTACHED
SET SCREWS. Slide RIGHT HANDLEBAR
COVER over the RIGHT UPPER HANDLEBAR.

Make sure upper handlebars are as far down as possible.
Handlebars can be damaged If not secured correctly.

E Repeat step D on the opposite side of the elliptical.

YOU ARE FINISHED!

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ELLIPTICAL OPERATION

This section explains how to use your elliptical’s console and programming.
The BASIC OPERATION section in the ELLIPTICAL GUIDE has instructions for the following:

• LOCATION OF THE ELLIPTICAL

• POWER/GROUNDING INSRUCTIONS

• FOOT POSITIONING

• MOVING THE ELLIPTICAL

• LEVELING THE ELLIPTICAL

• USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION

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CONSOLE OPERATION

Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use.

A) LED DISPLAY WINDOWS: time, distance, calories, heart rate, RPM and resistance level.
B) LED DISPLAY INDICATORS: indicates what information is being displayed.
C) SELECT WORKOUT: press to select your desired workout.
D) START: press to begin exercising, start your workout, or resume exercising after pause.
E) STOP: press to pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the console.
F) + / – KEYS: used to adjust resistance level.
G) QUICK KEYS: used to reach desired resistance level more quickly.
H) ENTER: used to confirm a selection.
I) CHANGE DISPLAY: press to change display feedback during workout.
J) SPEAKERS: music plays through speakers when your CD / MP3 player is connected to the console.
K) AUDIO IN JACK: plug your CD / MP3 player into the console using the included audio adaptor cable.
L) AUDIO OUT / HEADPHONE JACK: plug your headphones into this jack to listen to your music through the headphones.

Note: when headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer come out through the speakers.

M) READING/TABLET RACK: holds reading materials or tablet.

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DISPLAY WINDOWS

• TIME: Shown as minutes: seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout.

• DISTANCE: Shown as miles. Indicates distance traveled or distance remaining during your workout.

• RPM: Indicates how fast the foot pedals are moving.

• CALORIES: Total calories burned or calories remaining left to burn during your workout.

• HEART RATE: Shown as BPM (beats per minute). Used to monitor your heart rate

(displayed when contact is made with both pulse grips).

• RESISTANCE: Shows the current level of resistance.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

TARGET 1 – TIME: Allows user to set a target based on how long they would like to workout. Time

targets can range from 5:00 – 99:00. TIME will count down. DISTANCE and CALORIES will count up
from zero.

TARGET 2 – DISTANCE: Allows user to set a target based on distance they would like to complete.
Distance target can range from 0.25 – 26.25 miles. DISTANCE will count down. TIME and CALORIES will
count up from zero.

TARGET 3 – CALORIES: Allows user to set a target based on the number of calories they would like to
burn. Calories target can range from 20 – 980 calories. CALORIES will count down. TIME and DISTANCE
will count up from zero.

NO TARGET: Allows user to select a workout profile that has no specified time, distance, or calorie target.
TIME, DISTANCE, and CALORIES will all count up from zero.

WORKOUT 1 – ROLLING: Resistance program. Mimics the feeling of moving up and down hills by
gradually increasing and decreasing the resistance.

WORKOUT 2 – WEIGHT LOSS: Promotes weight loss by increasing and decreasing the resistance,
while keeping you in your fat burning zone.

WORKOUT 3 – INTERVALS: Improves your strength, speed and endurance by increasing and
decreasing the resistance throughout your workout to involve your heart and other muscles.

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GETTING STARTED

1) Check to make sure no objects are nearby
that will hinder the movement of the
elliptical.

2) Plug in the power cord and turn the
elliptical ON. (Switch is located at the
bottom-front of the elliptical.) NOTE: Some
ellipticals may not have a power switch and
will turn on when power is supplied.

A) QUICK START UP

Simply press the START key to begin working
out. The time will count up from 0:00, the
resistance level will default to level 1. OR...

B) SELECT A TARGET AND WORKOUT

1) Select a TARGET using the SELECT
TARGET key.

2) Adjust the TARGET settings using the
ARROW keys.

3) Press ENTER to advance.

4) Select a WORKOUT using the SELECT
WORKOUT key.

5) Press START to begin workout.

NOTE: If no TARGET nor WORKOUT
is selected, the program will function
as a MANUAL program. All changes in
resistance level will need to be from the
user in this setting.

TO RESET THE CONSOLE

Hold STOP key for 3 seconds.

FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT

When your workout is complete, the monitor display will flash
“FINISHED” and beep. Your workout information will stay
displayed on the console for 30 seconds and then reset.

CLEAR CURRENT SELECTION

To clear the current program selection or screen, hold the STOP
button for 3 seconds.

USING YOUR CD / MP3 PLAYER /
BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS

1) Connect the included AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE to the
AUDIO IN JACK on the top right of the console and the
headphone jack on your CD / MP3 player.

2) Use your CD / MP3 player buttons to adjust song settings.

3) Remove the AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE when not in use.

4) If you don’t want to use the SPEAKERS, you can plug
your headphones into the AUDIO OUT JACK at the
bottom of the console.

5) To connect to the Bluetooth speakers open your Bluetooth
settings, turn on Bluetooth, scan for new devices, look for
Horizon EX-59 and select connect.

LIMITED HOME-USE WARRANTY

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