Horizon Fitness CLUB E500 User manual

CLUB SERIES
ELLIPTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR MODELS :
E500
E700
E800

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ELLIPTICAL
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CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING
& MAINTENANCE
LIMITED
WARRANTY INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon Club elliptical!
Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Horizon Club 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 Club Ellipticals deliver.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Precautions
Assembly
Before You Begin
Elliptical Operation
Conditioning Guidelines
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Limited Warranty
CONTACT INFORMATION
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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.
IMPORTANT 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 page 38)
• This elliptical should not be used by persons weighing more than 275 pounds on the E500 and 300
pounds on the E700 and E800. 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.
• Keep the topside of the foot support clean and dry
• Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. First bring the elliptical to a full
stop. Second, carefully rotate one footpad to its lowest position. Third, mount or dismount from this side
of the elliptical.
• Disconnect all power before servicing the equipment.
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ASSEMBLY
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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TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED
c 5mm 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
CONSOLE (E700/E800 SHOWN)
UPPER HANDLEBAR
MAIN FRAME
LOWER HANDLEBAR
LOWER LINK ARM
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
GRIP PULSE
CONSOLE MAST
PIVOTING FOOT PADS
(E800 SHOWN)
PEDAL ARM
c 1 Top Cover
c 1 Top Cover Grommet
c 6 Hardware Bags
c 1 Water Bottle Cage
c 1 HORIZON FITNESS
12-volt Power Supply
c 1 Audio Adaptor Cable
(E700 & E800 only)
WATER BOTTLE CAGE
MP3 STORAGE
SPEAKERS (E700/E800 ONLY)
E800 SHOWN
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
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MAIN FRAME
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE
SCREW (A)
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.
B) Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A).
SCREW (A)
20 mm
Qty: 2
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ASSEMBLY STEP 2
MAIN FRAME
REAR STABILIZER
BOLT (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
FLAT WASHER (C)
SCREW (B)
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.
B) Secure REAR STABILIZER to MAIN FRAME using 2 SCREWS (B).
NOTE: Make sure holes are aligned before inserting SCREWS.
SCREWS (B)
30 mm
Qty: 4
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CONSOLE WIRES
TOP COVER
CONSOLE MAST
GROMMET
MAIN FRAME
BOLTS (C)
LOCK WASHERS (D)
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3.
B) Slide the GROMMET and TOP COVER over the CONSOLE MAST.
C) Carefully pull the CONSOLE WIRES through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the
CONSOLE MAST.
D) Attach CONSOLE MAST to MAIN FRAME using 7 BOLTS (C) and 7 LOCK WASHERS (D) .
E) Slide GROMMET and TOP CAP down to seal the MAIN FRAME.
BOLTS (C)
15 mm
Qty: 7
LOCK WASHER (D)
13.5 mm
Qty: 7
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS :
* NOTE: Be careful not to
pinch any wires while
assembling the mast.

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ASSEMBLY STEP 4
NOTE: There is NO hardware bag for this step.
A) Slide LOWER HANDLEBAR onto CONSOLE MAST and align NOTCH with TAB making sure bars are joined
together completely. Secure LOWER HANDLEBAR to CONSOLE MAST using
PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS.
B) Slide UPPER HANDLEBAR onto CONSOLE MAST and align NOTCH with TAB making sure bars are joined
together completely. Secure UPPER HANDLEBAR to CONSOLE MAST using PRE-ATTACHED SET SCREWS.
C) 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.
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PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS
TAB
UPPER HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR JOINT
LOWER HANDLEBAR
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ASSEMBLY STEP 5
SCREW (E)
20 mm
Qty: 4
SCREW (E)
15 mm
Qty: 8
SCREW (G)
29 mm
Qty: 6
SCREW (H)
15 mm
Qty: 2
HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5 CONTENTS :
STEP 5
A) M5x20mm Screw
quantity:4
B) M5x15mm Screw
quantity:8 quantity:6
D) M8x15mm Screw
quantity: 2
C) 29mm wave washer
SCREW (E)
LOWER LINK ARM
FOOTPAD
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5.
B) Attach FOOTPAD to LOWER LINK ARM using 4 SCREWS (E).
C) Repeat on other side.
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