Horizon Fitness COMFORT 207 User manual

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED/POWER
MOVING/FOOT POSITION
KNOW YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE (COMFORT 207)
QUICK START UP
PROGRAMMING
DISPLAY
KNOW YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE (COMFORT 307)
QUICK START UP
DISPLAY
KNOW YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE (COMFORT 407)
USING THE TRAINING COMPUTER
PROGRAM PROFILES
KNOW YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE (COMFORT 507)
QUICK START UP
DISPLAY
CHOOSING A PROGRAM, RESISTANCE, TIMES & FINISH A
WORKOUT
PROGRAM PROFILES
USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM
USING YOUR USER PROGRAM
USING YOUR HEART RAT
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM &
WARM UP & COOL DOWN
FITNESS GOALS
WEEKLY LOG SHEETS
MONTHLY LOG SHEETS
HOME USE WARRANTY
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
Save this manual for future reference.
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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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, electical shock or injury to persons:
• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner's
guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacture.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not remove the semi-recumbent bike's side covers. Service should be
per formed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider.
• Never operate this semi-recumbent bike 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 Horizon Fitness semi-recum-
bent bike.
• 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 Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike before moving it.
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS
SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE
CAUTION!
•If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exer-
cising 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 semi-recumbent bike.
•Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
•Read the owner's guide before operating this semi-recumbent bike.
•Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not 'sprint' above 125 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 semi-recumbent bike is used only indoors, in a climate con-
trolled room. If your semi-recumbent bike has been exposed to colder temperatures
or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the semi-recumbent bike
is warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failture to do so may cause
premature electronic failure.
CHILDREN
•Keep children off of your semi-recumbent bike at all times.
•When the semi-recumbent bike 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.
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CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike. You've
taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your
Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving
your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike
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 Horizon
Fitness semi-recumbent bike 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 Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike 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 Horizon
Fitnesssemi-recumbent bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALW AYS CONSULT
YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORT-
NESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCISING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CON-
TINUING.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE!
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness
semi-recumbent bike 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 semi-recumbent bike could
have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating
noises. To prevent damage to the semi-recumbent bike, the assembly instructions must
be reviewed and corretive actions should be taken.
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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
POWER
The console on your semi-recumbent bike (Comfort 207) is powered by 2AA batter-
ies, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike
itself, is powered by you.
The console on your semi-recumbent bike (Comfort 307) is powered by 2AA batter-
ies, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike
itself, is powered by you.
Your programmable semi-recumbent bike (Comfort 407) is powered by a power
supply or 4C batteries. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack,
which is located in the front of the machine near the front foot tube. The batteries
are replaceable through the back side of console.
You programmable semi-recumbent bike (Comfort 507) is powered by a power sup-
ply. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the
front of the machine near the front foot tube.
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MOVING
Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into
the front of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the
side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll.
CAUTION! Our semi-recumbent bike are well built and heavy, weighting up to
150lbs.!
Use care and additional help if necessary when moving.
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KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE
GRIP PULSE
HANDLE BAR
TENSION KNOB
CONSOLE
MAST
SEAT
BAKE
SEAT
BOTTOM
SEAT RAIL
BOTTOM
SEAT LEVER
CONSOLE MAST
BOOT
FOOT PAD
SIDE COVER
TRANSPORT
WHEEL
CONSOLE
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
PEDAL
Comfort 207
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QUICK START UP
Comfort 207
Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and track-
ing your information.
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 dis-
play 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.
select
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PROGRAMMING
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, calo-
ries, 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 automatically allow the console to scan
through all alternate readouts.
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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DISPLAY
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 during your workout (displayed
when contact is made with both grips. Pulse
can only be viewed while on the pulse screen).
TIME
DIST
SPEED
ODO
CAL
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KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE
Comfort 307
HANDLE BAR
TENSION KNOB
CONSOLE
MAST
SEAT
BAKE
SEAT
BOTTOM
SEAT RAIL
BOTTOM
SEAT LEVER
CONSOLE MAST
BOOT
FOOT PAD
SIDE COVER
PEDAL
TRANSPORT
WHEEL
CONSOLE
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
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QUICK START UP
comfort 307
Your Exercise Bike is powered by you. There are no motors or brakes in this unit. The
console is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side
of the console. To begin working out on your Exercise Bike:
1. Sit down and place your feet on the pedals, adjust the pedal straps.
2. Press the Set/Time button or begin pedaling to start the console.
To set the timer to count up as you exercise.
Push and hold the Hold to Reset button to clear any existing data. To count up from
zero simply start pedaling or push the Set/Time button. Note: if you stop pedaling
your data will be retained even if the console shuts down after a period of time
unless you push the Hold to Reset button.
To set the timer for fixed period of time to exercise.
Push and hold the button to scroll the minutes up to your desired length of time.
Releasing the button will start the count down.
3. Begin moving your feet. Gradually increase your pace to your target heart rate or
perceived exertion leve. W arning! Try not to exceed 120 rpms on this machine. The
amount of pedaling resistance can be adjusted by turning the tension knob. (easient
#1 through hardest #15).
RPM
CALORIES DISTANCE
TIME
SET
TIME
HOLD
TO
RESET
SPEED
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DISPLAY
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 during your workout (displayed
when contact is made with both grips. Pulse
can only be viewed while on the pulse screen).
TIME
DIST
SPEED
ODO
CAL
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KNOW YOUR SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE
Comfort 407
HANDLE BAR
CONSOLE
MAST
SEAT
BAKE
SEAT
BOTTOM
SEAT RAIL
BOTTOM
SEAT LEVER
CONSOLE MAST
BOOT
CONSOLE
SIDE COVER
PEDAL
TRANSPORT
WHEEL
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
FOOT PAD
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
GRIP PULSE
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INITIAL OPERATING PROCESS: (AFTER THE COMPUTER
HAS POWER WITH BATTERIES INSTALLED)
STEP 1: You may use UP or DOWN to select training mode in MANUAL or PRO-
GRAM (12 different profiles) or USER or TARGET HEART RATE control (4 different
options for training). If you select training with Target Heart Rate control mode, you
need to input AGE data, and switch to next procedure.
STEP 2: You may use UP or DOWN to adjust the training LOAD/DIFFICULTY level
from 1 to 16 under HILL PROGRAM and USER mode. (Exclude TARGET HEART RATE
CONTROL mode)
STEP 3: You may use UP or DOWN to preset training function data, when each
function data has been preset, press MODE/ ENTER.
Available preset training functions:
TIME: Preset area is from 00:00 to 99:00, each increment is 1:00 (minute).
DISTANCE: Preset area is from 0.00 to 99.90, each increment is 0.10 km or ml.
CALORIE: Preset area is from 0 to 990, each increment is 10 cal.
WATT: Preset area is from 10 to 350, each increment is 10 watt.
(WATT can be preset under MANUAL mode only)
PULSE: Preset area is form 30 to 240, each increment is 1 BPM.
(Exclude in TARGET H.R control mode)
STEP 4: Press START/ STOP button to start training.
U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R
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TRAINING MODE INSTRUCTION:
To start your training:
As soon as you press START/STOP button, the computer starts working:
Training with PRESET TIME:
If you have preset TIME,each unit of the profiles switches forth to another per preset
TIME divided by 16.
Training without preset time:
If you do not preset TIME,each unit of the profile switches forth to another per 0.1
km or ml in counting up (no preset DISTANCE) or counting down (has preset DIS-
TANCE).
Tension difficulty adjustment:
Training in HILL - You may adjust the tension load from 1 to 16 during training when
you did not preset WATT data. If you have preset WATT, tension load will be auto-
adjusted depending on the current speed and watt values you are working at.
There will be a symbol shown to help your training:
This is to remind the current WATT is OVER SPEC, and you need to speed up or slow
down training speed accordingly.
If you keep training under this mode for over 3 minutes,the computer has an ALARM
with 6 beeps which sounds for 30 seconds, and the computer system will STOP
automatically, During ALARM period, you can stop ALARM by pressing any function
button.
U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R
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U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R
Training with 12 profiles
You can adjust the tension difficulty during training at any time.
Training in TARGET HR control
The tension difficulty will be auto-adjusted according to the current heart
rate figure. If your heart rate figure is below the target heart rate zone (see
page 38), the tension difficulty will be up-adjusted one level per 30 seconds,
up to the maximum level 16. As soon as your heart rate figure is within the
target heart rate zone, the computer will maintain your heart rate within this
zone. If your heart rate is above this zone, the computer will down-adjust the
tension difficulty one level per 15 seconds until level 1 (until the heart rate is
within the target heart rate zone).
If your current heart rate is still over (or equal to) the target heart rate for 30
seconds when tension is at level 1, the computer will STOP and the ALARM
will sound for 6 beeps to notify you according to training protection.
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U S I N G T H E T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R
To stop your training:
Training with PRESET function data:
As soon as the preset function data counts down to zero,(pulse figures excluded)
the computer has 8 beep sounds to remind you. At this moment, the computer will
stop working. You may press START/ STOP button to start the computer working and
counting up from the previous data.
Interupt training:
You may press START/ STOP button to stop the computer working during training at
any time.
To reset program:
You may press RESET button to reset the PROGRAM and select the training mode
and tension load or difficulties under STOP mode. If you hold down the RESET but-
ton for 2 seconds, all data(including personal data) will be totally reset.
BUTTONS:
ST/ STOP To start or stop training.
MODE To select each function of Time, Distance, Pulse, Watt for preseting.
UP To up adjust data.
DOWN To down adjust data.
RESET 1. To reset each function of Time, Distance, Pulse, Watt function figures.
2. To reset program setting and back to initial selection mode with
Manual,Program,user, or Target Heart Rate all blinking display.
RECOVERY To have pulse recovery function work.
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