HZ SERIES R51 Recumbent Bike User’s Guide
Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECUMBENT OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . CONSOLE FEATURES & DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE . . .
Important Precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this exercise product. WARNING WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical 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 manufacturer. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE ! CAUTION CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bike. • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use. • Read the owner's guide before operating this recumbent bike. • Maintain a comfortable pace.
CAUTION! BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCISING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE! ASSEMBLY ! CAUTION CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness recumbent bike that special attention must be paid.
Before You Begin CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Horizon Series recumbent bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
Assembly 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. 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.
HARDWARE A) 40mm Bolt Quantity: 8 D) 15mm Bolt Quantity: 10 B) 20mm Bolt Quantity: 2 E) 12mm Screw Quantity: 2 F) Arc Washer Quantity: 8 I) 15/13mm Flat Wrench Quantity: 1 H) 5mm Allen Wrench/Phillips Screw Driver Quantity: 1 8 C) 29mm Bolt Quantity: 2 G) 14mm Washer Quantity: 2
1 2 3 B F G A E C STEP 1: ATTACH MOBILE WHEELS AND WHEEL SLEEVES STEP 2: ATTACH REAR FOOT TUBE 4 5 STEP 3: ATTACH SEAT BOTTOM 6 L F A STEP 4: ATTACH SEAT BACK 7 R D STEP 5: ATTACH HANDLEBAR SET D STEP 6: ATTACH LEFT FOOT PEDAL (TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE) AND ATTACH RIGHT FOOT PEDAL (TURN CLOCKWISE) 8 D STEP 7: ATTACH SEAT RAIL AND SEAT BOOT 9 STEP 8: ATTACH CONSOLE MAST Note: Do not pinch the wire. STEP 9: ATTACH CONSOLE (Bolt is PreAttached) Note: Do not pinch the wire.
Recumbent Operation & Adjustment POWER Your programmable recumbent bike is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Battery Location LEVELING The recumbent bike should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the recumbent bike where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable leveler located under the rear portion of the side cover.
MOVING Your Horizon Fitness 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. Note: The console may not resemble your model. ! CAUTION CAUTION! Our recumbent bikes are well built and heavy, weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving.
Console Features & Display QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your information. RESET Press and hold the select button on the console.
SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK Press the ‘SELECT’ button on the console to scroll through and view your speed, time, distance, odometer, and calories. STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Start pedaling, the console will automaticly begin counting down. CHOOSING YOUR RESISTANCE Adjust the tension knob located on the console mast. You can choose a resistance from 1 to 15, 1 being the easiest, 15 being the most difficult. Turn the tension knob clockwise to increase the resistance.
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).
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Procedures WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? We use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the bike after each use. HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts.
Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your recumbent bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console. SOLUTION: Replace the batteries located on the back side of the console and confirm they are properly installed. PROBLEM: The recumbent bike makes a squeaking or chirping noise.
PROBLEM: Erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout. SOLUTION: Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines, large motors, etc. Outside interference sources such as computers, motors and fluorescent lights may cause the heart rate reading to be erratic. You may experience an erratic readout under the following conditions: • Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight. Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars.
Common Product Questions ARE THE SOUNDS MY RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noises. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our recumbent bikes.
Conditioning Guidelines Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? 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.
HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to prepare for a 5K race, 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.
Monitoring Your Heart Rate FEEDBACK Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers two heart rate feedback options (chest strap not included). You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout. HEART RATE GRIPS Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate grips. Both hands must hold the grips for your heart rate to register. When holding the grips, do not hold tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure.
Heart Rate Chart TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones 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. See the chart below for convenient reference.
Developing A Fitness Program TIPS STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing 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.
Warm Up & Cool Down THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND COOL DOWN 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 Horizon Fitness product at a slow pace. COOL DOWN Never stop exercising suddenly! A cool-down period allows your heart to readjust to the decreased demand.
Achieving Your Fitness Goals An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program.
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Limited Warranty FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. BRAKE - 5 YEARS Horizon Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the five years of the original owner.
HORIZON FITNESS | 800 BURTON BOULEVARD | DEFOREST, WI 53532 Phone 1-800-244-4192 Fax 1-608-842-1660 www.horizonfitness.com HZ Series. Rev. 1.
