Horizon Fitness E54HR User manual

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E51
E52
E53
E54HR
EllipticalUser'sGuide

TableofContents
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................ 7
ASSEMBLY (E51-E54HR models) ............................................... 8
ELLIPTICAL OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 15
CONSOLE FEATURES & DISPLAY .............................................. 18
PROGRAM PROFILES ...................................................... 26
PROGRAM CHARTS ........................................................ 27
USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM ................................................ 31
USING YOUR THR ZONE PROGRAMS 1 & 2 ...................................... 32
USING YOUR CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS 1 & 2 .................................. 33
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .............................. 34
COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS .............................................. 36
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ................................................. 38
MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE ............................................. 39
HEART RATE CHART ....................................................... 40
WARM UP/COOL DOWN ..................................................... 41
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM ............................................ 42
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS ............................................ 43
WEEKLY LOG SHEETS ...................................................... 45
MONTHLY LOG SHEETS ..................................................... 46
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................... 47
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
Save this manual for future reference.
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ImportantPrecautions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions
before using this exercise product.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:
•Use this exercise product for its intended use as described n this owner's
guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
° Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
° Do not remove the elliptical trainer's side covers. Service should be performed
only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider.
° Never operate this elliptical trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water.
° Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
°Do not use outdoors.
° Only use the power cord provided with your elliptical trainer.
° Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the
power cord, which may pinch or damage it.
° Unplug your elliptical trainer before moving it.
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
CAUTION!
°If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop
exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
•Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer.
°Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
• Read the owner's guide before operating this elliptical trainer.
•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.
OPERATION
It is essential that your elliptical trainer is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your
elliptical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly rec-
ommended that the elliptical trainer is warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure
to do so may cause premature electronic failure.
CHILDREN
• Keep children off of your elliptical trainer at all times.
•When the elliptical is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10
feet away.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only. Never use solvents.
WEIGHT CAPACITY
• E51=250 Ibs, E52=250 Ibs, E53=275 Ibs, E54HR=275 Ibs
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CAUTION"
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU
EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCIS-
ING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE!
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION!
There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical trainer 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 trainer
could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To
prevent damage to the elliptical trainer, the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective
actions should be taken.
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Before proceeding, find your elliptical trainer's serial number and model name located under the
console mast boot and enter it in the space provided below:
SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION:
ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW: I
Refer to this number when calling for service, and also enter this serial number on your
Warranty Card and in your own records. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete
Owner's Guide before using your new elliptical trainer.
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BeforeYouBegin
CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your elliptical trainer.
You've taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical
trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your
elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways,
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression
• An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new elliptical trainer will help
you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time, Inclement weather
and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you use your elliptical trainer in the comfort of
your home, This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new
machine. A more complete knowledge of your new elliptical trainer will assist you in realizing your
goal of a healthy lifestyle,
Speakers
Console Mast
Front Foot Tube
Console
Handle Bar
Grip pulse
Console Mast Boot
Foot Pad
-- Pedal Arm
Guide Rail
Transport Wheel *Elliptical view may differ from actual model.
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Note: The tension knob is only available
for the E51 model, E51 model does not
include wheel covers, The pivoting foot
pad feature is only available for the
E53 and E54HR models, Speakers
available on E54HR model only, Fan
available on E53 and E54HR models
only,

Assembly
UNPACKING
Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recom-
mended that you place a protective covering on your floor. Note. It is recommended that you apply
grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise. Also,
during each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in
before completely tightening any ONE bolt.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY! Place your elliptical
trainer on a level flat surface. It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor.
E51/E52
PARTS (see illustration on previous page)
° 1 Front Foot Tube
° 2 Upper Handlebars
° 2 Lower Handlebars/Link Arms
° 2 Pedal arms
° 2 Guide Rails
° 1 Console Mast
° 1 Console Mast Boot
° 1 Power Supply (E52 model only)
° 1 Tension Knob (E51 model only)
° 2 Pedal Arm Sleeves
° 2 Crank Boots
° 2 Front Upper Handlebar Covers
° 2 Back Upper Handlebar Covers
° 1 Hardware Pack
E531E54HR
PARTS (see illustration on previous page)
• I Front Foot Tube
• 2 Upper Handlebars
• 2 Lower Handlebars
• 2 Pedal arms
° 2 Guide Rails
° 1 Console Mast
° 1 Console Mast Boot
• 1 Power Supply
• 1 Audio Wire (E54HR model only)
° 2 Crank Boots
° 2 Front Upper Handlebar Covers
° 2 Back Upper Handlebar Covers
° 2 Footpads
• 2 Pedal Link Arms
° 1 Hardware Pack
TOOLS (included)
• 4mm Allen Wrench
• 5mm Allen Wrench/Phillips Screw Driver
• 13/15mm Flat Wrench
• 17mm Wrench
TOOLS (included)
• 4mm Allen Wrench
• 5mm Allen Wrench/Phillips Screw Driver
• 13/15mm Flat Wrench
• 17mm Wrench
If you have any questions, or if there are any missing parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction.
PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL-FREE DIRECT CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER @ 1-800-244-4192
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST (excluding holidays).
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E51/E52 HARDWARE
A) 20mm Bolt
Quantity: 2
S) 12ram Bolt
Quantity: 5
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G) 20mm Screw
Quantity: 2
I) Arc Washer
Quantity: 3
B) 70mm Bolt
Quantity: 3
J) 25mm Teflon
Coated Washer
Quantity: 4
N) 15/13mm Flat Wrench
Quantity: 1
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D) 8mm Set Screw
Quantity: 4 E) 17mm Nut
Quantity: 2
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F) 13mm Nut
Quantity: 1
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H) 15mm Screw
Quantity: 4
K) Lock Washer
Quantity: 3
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L) 5mm Allen
Wrench/Phillips
Screw Driver
Quantity: 1
O) 25mm Washer
Quantity: 2
M) 4mm Allen
Wrench
Quantity: 1
P) 28mm Washer
Quantity: 2
Q) 17mm Wrench
Quantity: 1
0
R) 22mm Wavy Washer
Quantity: 2
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E51/E52 ASSEMBLY STEPS
STEP 1:
ATTACH FRONT TUBE.
Note: Make sure not to tighten
bolts until all assembly steps have
been completely assembled and
aligned.
STEP 4:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT UPPER
HANDLE BARS TO CONSOLE
MAST.
Note: Bolts and washers are pre-
assembled.
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STEP 7:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT LOWER
HANDLE BAR/LINK ARM TO
UPPER LEFT & RIGHT HANDLE
BARS. ATTACH H-BAR COVERS.
STEP 2:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT GUIDE
RAILS.
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STEP 5:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT PEDAL
ARMS AND PEDAL ARM
SLEEVES. Note: Black 'Teflon'
surface of J should be facing the
pedal arm.
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STEP 8:(E51 model only)
ATTACH TENSION KNOB
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STEP 3:
ATTACH CONSOLE MAST AND
CONSOLE MAST BOOT.
Note: Make sure to loosen the
water bottle screws in order to fit
the console cable through the
mast, DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
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STEP 6:
ATTACH LEFT &RIGHT LOWER
LINK ARM TO PEDAL ARM.
Note: Wheel cover included with
E52 model only.
STEP 9:
ATTACH CONSOLE AND CON-
NECT ALL WIRES.
Note: DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
Note: Bolts are pre-assembled to
console.

E53 HARDWARE
A) 20mm Bolt
Quantity: 2
F) 17ram Nut
Quantity: 2
C) 12mm Bolt
Quantity: 3
B) 70mm Bolt
Quantity: 3
J) Arc Washer z_
Quantity: 3 H
(_ Q) 25mm Bolt
Quantity: 4
U) Lock Washer
Quantity: 3
D) 15mm Bolt
Quantity: 6
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E) 8mm Set Screw
Quantity: 4
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G) 13mm Nut
Quantity. 3 Y
H) 20mm Screw
Quantity. 2
I) 15mm Screw
Quantity: 4
K) 25mm Teflon Coated
Washer
Quantity: 4 I
L) Wavy Washer
lQuantity: 2
R) White Teflon V) Sleeve
Quantity: 2M) 5mm Screw
Washer Driver
_--_ Quantity: 1
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TI,113mmW_'_ _ Quant,ty:2 ,_
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Quantity: IN) 4mm Allen
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E53 ASSEMBLY STEPS
A
STEP 1:
ATTACH FRONT TUBE.
Note: Make sure not to tighten
bolts until all assembly steps have
been completely assembled and
aligned,
STEP 2:
ATTACH LEFT 8, RIGHT GUIDE
RAILS.
F
H
STEP 4:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT PEDAL
ARMS AND PEDAL ARM
SLEEVES.
Note: Black 'Teflon' surface of K
should be facing the pedal arm,
E
STEP 5:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT LOWER
HANDLE BARS TO CONSOLE
MAST. ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT
UPPER HANDLE BARS. ATTACH
H-BAR COVERS. Note: Bolts and
washers are pre-assembled.
STEP 7:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT LINK ARMS TO LOWER LEFT
&RIGHT HANDLE BARS.
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STEP 3:
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ATTACH CONSOLE MAST AND
CONSOLE MAST BOOT.
Note: Make sure to loosen the
water bottle screws in order to fit
the console cable through the
mast. DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
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STEP 6:
ATTACH FOOT PAD TO FOOT
PLATE THEN CONNECT THE
PIVOTING FOOT PAD.
STEP 8:
ATTACH CONSOLE AND CONNECT ALL WIRES.
Note: DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
Note: Bolts are pre-assembled to console.

E54HR HARDWARE
A) 20ram Bolt
Quantity: 2
K) 25mm Teflon
Coated Washer
Quantity: 4
B) 70mm Bolt
Quantity: 3
C) 12ram Bolt
Quantity: 3
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G) 13mm Nut
Quantity: 3
Q) 8ram Bolt
Quantity: 8
D) 15mm Bolt
Quantity: 6
L) Wavy Washer \_-JJ
Quantity: 2U) Lock Washer
P) 15113 mm Wrenc
®
E) 8mm Set Screw
Quantity. 4
H) 20mm Screw
Quantity. 2
R) White Teflon Washer
Quantity. 4
I) 15mm Screw
Quantity. 4
S) Sleeve
Quantity. 2
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Quantity. 1 ____ _ M)
O) 17 mm Wrench 5mm Allen/
Quantity. 1Screw Driver
Quantity. 1
0
F) 17mm Nut
Qauntity= 2
J) Arc Washer
Quantity. 3
T) 40mm Bolt
Quantity. 2
N) 4mm Allen
Quantity: 1
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E54HR ASSEMBLY STEPS
A
STEP 1:
ATTACH FRONT TUBE.
Note: Make sure not to tighten
bolts until all assembly steps have
been completely assembled and
aligned,
F
H
STEP 4:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT PEDAL
ARMS AND PEDAL ARM
SLEEVES.
Note: Black 'Teflon' surface of K
should be facing the pedal arm.
STEP 2:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT GUIDE
RAILS.
E
STEP 5:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT LOWER
HANDLE BARS TO CONSOLE
MAST. ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT
UPPER HANDLE BARS. ATTACH
H-BAR COVERS. Note: Bolts and
washers are pre-assembled,
STEP 7:
ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT LINK ARMS TO LOWER LEFT
& RIGHT HANDLE BARS.
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STEP 3:
ATTACH CONSOLE MAST AND
CONSOLE MAST BOOT.
Note: Make sure to loosen the
water bottle screws in order to fit
the console cable through the
mast, DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
Q
STEP 6:
ATTACH FOOT PAD TO FOOT
PLATE THEN CONNECT THE
PIVOTING FOOT PAD.
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STEP 8:
ATTACH CONSOLE AND CONNECT ALL WIRES.
Note: DO NOT PINCH WIRES!
Note: Bolts are pre-assembled to console,

E//iptica/Operation&Adjustment
POWER
Your programmable elliptical trainer (E52, E53 & E54HR) is powered by a power supply. The power
supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the
front foot tube. E51 is powered by two AA batteries. (batteries included)
LEVELING
The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the elliptical trainer
where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable levelers located underneath each guiderail.
Once you have leveled the elliptical trainer, lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts
against the frame.
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MOVING
Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Carefully pick up
the guide rails and roll the elliptical to the desired position.
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CAUTION! Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy, weighing up to 2001bs.[ Use care and
additional help if necessary when moving.
FOOT POSITIONING
Your elliptical trainer has a variety of foot positions to offer a variance in your workout routine and to
strengthen and train a wider range of leg muscles. Your elliptical trainer also allows you to pedal both
forward and backwards to allow you to focus on other muscle groups such as hamstring and calves.
When using your elliptical trainer, you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot pad. This is a
natural walking or running motion and you should not try to prevent this.
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ConsoleFeatures&Display
E51 QUICK START UP
Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your informa-
tion.
RESET
Press and hold the select button on the console.
MPH/KM CONVERSION
The speed readout on the console automatically defaults to mph when installing the batteries. To
convert the speed readout to kilometers, press and hold the 'Select' button for three seconds. At this
time, the time display should register 0:00. Continue to press the 'Select' button for an additional 2
seconds until the time display registers 0:00 once again. The console should now be set for km. To
switch back to mph, simply remove the batteries in the console.
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SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK
Press the 'SELECT' button on the console to scroll through and view your speed, time, distance,
odometer, calories, and pulse.
STARTING YOUR WORKOUT
Start pedaling, the console will automaticlly begin counting down.
SCAN FUNCTION
During a workout, you can view alternate information such as speed, distance, calories, accumulated
distance (odometer), and heart rate by pressing the 'select' button. To continuously scan through all
alternate readouts, press the 'select' button until both scan and time are displayed. This will auto-
matically allow the console to scan through all alternate readouts.
CHOOSING A RESISTANCE
At any time during your workout you can change your resistance by adjusting the tension knob locat-
ed on the console mast. The resistance levels vary from 1-15; 1 being the easiest, 15 being the most
difficult. Turn the tension knob clockwise to increase resistance.
FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT
Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. The machine will not stop
moving if you stop your feet abruptly. After you have finished your workout, the console will 'beep'
several times to let you know your workout is finished.
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TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed
in your workout.
DISTANCE
Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout.
SPEED
Shown as your speed in miles per hour.
ODOMETER
Shows your accumulated distance for all your previous workouts. It will
continue to track this distance until the batteries die or are pulled out.
CALORIES
Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout.
PULSE
Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monitor your heart rate dur-
ing your workout (displayed when contact is made with both
grips. Pulse can only be viewed while on the pulse screen).
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