Horizon Fitness EX-65 User manual

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ELLIPTICAL USER’S GUIDE
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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.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Precautions
Assembly
Before You Begin
Elliptical Operation
Conditioning Guidelines
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Limited Warranty
CONTACT INFORMATION
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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.
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)
• 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.

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WARRANTY
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 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
c6 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
For a complete exploded diagram, visit us at www.horizonfitness.com

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1
A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.
B) Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A), 2WASHERS (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 :

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ASSEMBLY STEP 2
MAIN FRAME
CONSOLE WIRES
CONSOLE MAST
BOLT (A)
SPRING WASHER (B)
FLAT WASHER (C)
CONSOLE
MAST
BOOT
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), 4SPRING 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 :
SCREW (K)
10 mm
Qty: 2
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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.
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
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ASSEMBLY STEP 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.
REAR STABILIZER COVER
PERIMETER BARS
FRONT STABILIZER COVER
SCREWS (F)
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 :