Horizon Fitness Elite H308 User manual

HYBRID BIKE
USER’S GUIDE
FOR MODEL:
Elite H308
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CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon bike!
Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an Horizon bike 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 delivers.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Precautions
Before You Begin
Bike Operation
Console Display
Conditioning Guidelines
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Exclusions and Limitations
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and
sustaining an exercise program! Your bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal
fitness goals. Regular use of your bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new
bike will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising.
Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you
use your bike in the comfort of your home. This guide provides you with basic
information for using and enjoying your new machine.
LOCATION OF THE BIKE
Place the bike on a level surface. There should be 6 feet of clearance behind
the bike, 3 feet on each side and one foot in front for the power cord (See
diagram to the right). Do not place the bike in any area that will block any
vent or air openings. The bike should not be located in a garage, covered
patio, near water or outdoors.
3 feet
6 feet
3 feet
1 foot
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this bike. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this bike. It is the responsibility
of the owner to ensure that all users of this bike 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 bike than 10 feet.
At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the bike.
Children over the age of 12 should not use the bike without adult supervision.
It is essential that your bike is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your bike has been exposed to
colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the bike 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 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 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.
• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the bike.
• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
• Make sure seat is secure before each use.
• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.
• Unplug bike before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth
only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)
• This bike should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds. Failure to comply will void
the warranty.
• This bike is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this bike in any commercial, rental, school or
institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Do not use bike 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 bike only as described in this manual.

ZEIT
WIDERSTAND
GESCHWINDIGKEIT
HERZFREQUENZ
UMDREHUNGEN/MINUTE
ENTFERNUNG
KALORIEN
WIDERSTAND
WATT
MANUELL INTERVALL
KADENZ BENUTZER
GEWICHTSREDUZIERUNG KONSTANT WATT
SCHNELLSTART GEDRÜCKT HALTEN: NULLSTELLUNG
ANZEIGENWECHSEL
WIDERSTAND
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POWER
Your bike is powered by a power supply. The power must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in
the front near the STABILIZER TUBE. There is also an on/off switch located on the back of the console.
Do not operate the bike if the power cord or plug is damaged.
If the bike appears to not be working properly, do not use the bike.
MOVING
Your bike has a pair of transport wheels built
into the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE. To move, first
remove the power supply and firmly grasp the rear
stabilizer tube, carefully tilt and roll.
Our bikes are well built and heavy, weighing up to 200 lbs! Use care and
additional help if necessary when moving.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
To adjust the seat turn the handle up into its middle position making the handle feel loose. Then, slide the
seat to a position that puts you in a comfortable pedaling range (one that keeps a slight bend in your knee
while your legs are in the extended position). Lock the mechanism by rotating it down until handle tightens.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not sit on the seat while adjusting its position.
BIKE OPERATION Elite H308 CONSOLE DISPLAY
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CD EFG
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A) MONITOR DISPLAY: Speed, Time, Heart Rate, Distance, Calories, RPM, Watts and Resistance Level.
B) LARGE LED WINDOW: Display program profiles.
C) STOP: Press to pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the treadmill.
D) START: Press to begin exercising, start your program, or resume exercising after a pause.
E) PROGRAMMING BUTTON: Used to select Program, Level, Time, and other options. Press to change display
feedback during workout.
During programming:
ARROWS: Scrolls through programs and adjusts program settings.
ENTER: Confirms setting and advances to next step.
BACK: Returns to previous step.
F) ONE-TOUCH LEVEL KEYS: Used to reach desired resistance level more quickly.
G) LEVEL ARROW KEYS: Used to adjust resistance level in small increments.
H) QUICK PROGRAM KEYS: Used to select programs more directly.
SCAN VIEWING WINDOWS
To have the display windows rotate continuously (Speed, Heart Rate, RPM, Calories, Level and Watts), hold the
ENTER button for 4-5 seconds. Hold down ENTER again to turn off scan feature.

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Elite H308 CONSOLE OPERATION
1) Turn on Bike. 2) Press START button and begin exercising.
3) Program will automatically default to MANUAL (P1), the time will count up from 0:00, and the resistance
will default to level 1. 4) The resistance level can be adjusted during the workout.
1) Select a program using the PROGRAM QUICK KEY key and press ENTER.
*NOTE: If you press START, the program will begin and counts up from 0:00 for the MANUEL and
CONSTANT WATTS PROGRAMS, and count down from 30:00 for all other programs. The level defaults to 1.
2) Select a LEVEL using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
3) Set TIME using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
4) Press START to begin the program.
QUICK START
SELECTING PROGRAMS
1) Select CUSTOM PROGRAM using the PROGRAM QUICK KEY and press ENTER.
2) Set TIME using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
3) Set the RESISTANCE LEVEL PROFILES using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and
press ENTER after each RESISTANCE LEVEL PROFILE is set to the desired level (repeat until
all 15 segments are chosen).
*NOTE: if BACK is pressed on the programming button, it will take you back to previous
segment.
4) Press START to begin the program.
*NOTE: To reset the memory press and hold the ENTER button for 5 seconds.
SELECTING CUSTOM PROGRAM
SELECTING C ON STA NT WAT TS PROGRAM
1) Select CONSTANT WATTS PROGRAM using the PROGRAM QUICK KEY and press ENTER.
2) Set TIME using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
3) Select desired WATTS using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
4) Press START to begin the program.
MANUAL
Allows you to adjust the resistance level to your preference, without a preset program.
INTERVALS
Improves your strength, speed and endurance by automatically changing the resistance levels
through-out your workout.
WEIGHT LOSS
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering the resistance level, while keeping you in your fat
burning zone.
ROLLING
Creates the feeling of moving up and down hills by gradually increasing and decreasing the
resistance.
CONSTANT WATTS
Automatically adjusts resistance levels to keep your watt output at the level you select.
CADENCE
Gradually increases resistance level to build stamina and increase endurance.
CUSTOM
Design and store your own custom exercise program.
HRT
Automatically adjust the resistance level to keep your heart rate in your desired range.
PROGRAM PROFILES
1) Select HRT program using the PROGRAM QUICK KEY and press ENTER.
2) Select TIME using the ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER.
3) The HEART RATE window will flash showing the default target heart rate of 80 beats per minute.
Select your target heart rate (from the chart on page 12) using the ARROW KEYS on the programming
button and press START to begin program.
*NOTE: Target heart rate is selected in multiples of 5 beats.
• At this time, your program has been successfully saved into memory and can be used for
future workouts.
In this program, the large LED dot matrix window displays your heart rate during exercise. The middle row
represents your target heart rate (THR) and the other rows equal +/-2 heart beats. If you are working out
beneath your THR, the LEDs BELOW the middle row will illuminate. If you are over, the LEDs ABOVE the middle
row will illuminate. Your current heart rate is represented by the flashing column and the window will refresh
every 5 seconds.
NOTES:
1) There is a 4-minute warm-up built into this program at level 1 resistance.
2) After 4 minutes the resistance will automatically adjust to bring your heart rate within 5 beats of the
target number you selected at the beginning of the program.
3) If there is no Heart Rate detected, the unit will not change resistance levels up or down.
4) If your Heart Rate is 25 beats over your Target Zone the program will shut down.
5) To RESET your program information and delete it from memory, press and hold the ENTER key for 5
seconds (after you have selected the HRT program).
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ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM.
HOW OFTEN? (Frequency of Workouts)
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain
cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with
more frequent exercise. Whether it’s 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make
exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific
time of day to exercise. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning before breakfast, during lunch hour or while
watching the evening news. What’s more important is that it’s a time that allows you to keep a schedule, and a
time when you won’t be interrupted. To be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a priority in
your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
HOW LONG? (Duration of Workouts)
For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 60 minutes per session.
But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If you’ve been sedentary during the past year, it may
be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust
to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to
be most effective. A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results.
HOW HARD? (Intensity of Workouts)
How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your machine to prepare for a 5K workout,
you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long
term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to
be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring your heart rate
(using the grip pulse handlebars or a wireless chest transmitter - may be sold separately), and the second is by
evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is simpler than it sounds!).
PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL
A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you
are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb
is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down.
Always be aware of these warning signs of overexertion.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
HE AR T RATE
HANDLEBARS
Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your
heart rate to register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When
gripping the pulse handlebars, do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure.
Keep a loose, cupping hold. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip pulse
handlebars. Make sure to clean the pulse sensors to ensure proper contact can be maintained.
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER
Prior to wearing the wireless chest transmitter on your
chest, moisten the two rubber electrodes with water.
Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral
muscles, directly over your sternum, with the logo facing
out. NOTE: The chest strap must be tight and properly
placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout. If
the chest strap is too loose, or positioned improperly, you
may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout.
WARNING! The heart rate function is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of your heart rate
reading. The heart rate reading is intended only as an
exercise aid.
NOTE: Chest strap sold separately. Works with Polar®
Chest Straps.
BACKSIDE OF CHEST TRANSMITTER
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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART
What is Target Heart Rate Zone?
Target Heart Rate Zone tells you
the number of times per minute
your heart needs to beat to
achieve a desired workout effect.
It is represented as a percentage
of the maximum number of times
your heart can beat per minute.
Target Zone will vary for each
individual, depending on age,
current level of conditioning,
and personal fitness goals. The
American Heart Association
recommends working-out at a
Target Heart Rate Zone of between
60% and 75% of your maximum
heart rate. A beginner will want to
workout in the 60% range while
a more experienced exerciser will
want to workout in the 70-75%
range. See chart for reference.
EXAMPLE:
For a 42-year-old user: Find age along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow age column up to
the target zone bar. Results: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum
Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM.
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STRETCH FIRST
Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching
prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these
stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sure not to bounce while doing
these stretches.
1. STANDING CALF MUSCLE STRETCH
Stand near a wall with the toes of your left foot about 18" from the wall, and
the right foot about 12" behind the other foot. Lean forward, pushing against
the wall with your palms. Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a
count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching.
Repeat on the other side.
2. STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH
Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your right ankle
with your right hand and hold your foot against the back
of your thigh for 15 seconds. Repeat with your left ankle
and hand.
3. SITTING HAMSTRING & LOWER BACK MUSCLE STRETCH
Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you. Do
not lock your knees. Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a
count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching. Sit
upright again. Repeat one time.
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WARM UP
The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your
muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. Make sure that you warm-up on your product at a
slow pace. The warm up should gradually bring your heart rate into your Target Heart Rate Zone.
COOL DOWN
Never stop exercising suddenly! A cool-down period of 3-5 minutes allows your heart to readjust to the
decreased demand. Make sure that your cool down period consists of a very slow pace to allow your heart
rate to lower. After the cool-down, repeat the stretching exercises listed above to loosen and relax your
muscles.
An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary
goal for exercising to lose weight? Improve muscle? Reduce stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule?
Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program. Below are some
common exercise goals:
• Weight Loss - lower intensity, longer duration workouts
• Improve Body Shape and Tone - interval workouts, alternate between hi and low intensities
• Increased Energy Level - more frequent daily workouts
• Improved Sports Performance - high intensity workouts
• Improved Cardiovascular Endurance - moderate intensity, longer duration workouts
If possible try to define your personal goals in precise, measurable terms, and then put your goals in writing.
The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to track your progress. If your goals are long term, divide
them up into monthly and weekly segments. Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation
benefits. Short term goals are easier to achieve. Your console provides you with several readouts that can
be used to record your progress. You can track Distance, Calories or Time.
KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY
To make your personal exercise log book, photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets, which are located
on the following page and you can print them off of your computer by going to:
www.advancedfitnessgroup.com/guides/weeklylog.pdf
www.advancedfitnessgroup.com/guides/monthlylog.pdf
As your fitness improves, you can look back and see how far you’ve come!
THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP & COOL DOWN
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
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WEEKLY LOG SHEETS WEEKLY LOG SHEETS
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MONTHLY LOG SHEETSMONTHLY LOG SHEETS
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