Horizon Fitness E95 manual Common Product Questions, Are the Sounds MY Elliptical Makes NORMAL?

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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ELLIPTICAL OPERATION

CONDITIONING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES & MAINTENANCE

COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS

ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL?

Our ellipticals 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 ellipticals. These mechanical noises, which may or may not be intermittent, are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel. All bearings, belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit through the casing and frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts.

WHY IS THE ELLIPTICAL I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT THE STORE?

All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more background noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor. If a fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will be more reflected noise.

HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST?

The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours. Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as motorcycle drives.

CAN I MOVE THE TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED?

Your elliptical has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your elliptical by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place your elliptical in a comfortable and inviting room. Your elliptical is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their ellipticals facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your elliptical in a unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the elliptical should be in a comfortable setting.

CAN I PEDAL BACKWARDS ON MY ELLIPTICAL?

Your elliptical allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to exercise and strengthen a wider range of muscles.

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Contents Elliptical USER’S Guide Page Table of Contents T R O D U C T I O NImportant Precautions S E M B LY UnpackingTools Included Parts IncludedS E M B LY Step S E M B LY Step ARM Assembly Step YOU’RE FinishedBefore YOU Begin Location of the EllipticalPower Elliptical OperationMoving Foot PositioningConsole Instructions Distance SpeedWeight Loss Program ProfilesManual IntervalsConditioning Guidelines Perceived Exertion LevelTarget Heart Rate Zone Chart What is Target Heart Rate Zone?Stretch First Standing Calve Muscle StretchStanding Quadriceps Stretch Achieving Your Fitness Goals Keeping AN Exercise DiaryImportance of Warm UP & Cool Down Warm UPMonthly LOG Sheet Weekly LOG Sheet Troubleshooting Heart Rate Troubleshooting When YOU are Near the EquipmentCommon Product Questions Are the Sounds MY Elliptical Makes NORMAL?HOW Long will the Drive Belt LAST? Can I Move the Trainer Easily Once IT is ASSEMBLED?I N T E N a N C E Limited Home USE Warranty Frame LifetimePage Customer Tech Support