Horizon Fitness 2.1E, 4.1E manual Heart Rate Troubleshooting

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Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below.

PROBLEM: There is no display on the console.

SOLUTION: Remove the console and verify that the console cable is attached properly (check batter- ies 2.1E model only), making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console.

PROBLEM: The elliptical trainer makes a squeaking or chirping noise.

SOLUTION: Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process, grease the threads and tighten again.

PROBLEM: The resistance levels seem to be incorrect, seeming too hard or too easy. (4.1E model only)

SOLUTION: Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position. Restart the console and retry the resistance levels.

PROBLEM: Roller wheels appear to be leaving particles on the guiderails.

SOLUTION: This is considered normal wear of the elliptical wheels. To remove, simply wipe off the roller wheels and guide rails with a damp cloth.

HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: There is no heart rate reading

SOLUTION: Remove the console and verify that the heart rate cables are attached properly, making sure that the cables are securely inserted into the console.

SOLUTION: If you are using the chest strap, there may be a poor connection between the electrodes and the skin. Remoisten the electrodes with water. (4.1E model only)

SOLUTION: The chest strap may not be positioned properly. Reposition the chest strap. It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap. (4.1E model only)

SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not beyond the rec- ommended range of 36 inches. (4.1E model only)

SOLUTION: The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jewelry store. (4.1E model only)

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Contents Elliptical User’s Guide Table of Contents Important Precautions Operation CleaningChildren User CapacityWarranty Registration Before You Begin Parts Assembly1E Assembly Unpacking 1E Hardware Step Attach Front Tube Assembly 20mm Screw Page Power Elliptical Operation & AdjustmentsLeveling Foot PositioningMoving 1E Quick Start UP Console Features & DisplayReset Starting Your Workout Programming Choosing Your TimeChoosing a Resistance Finishing Your WorkoutDistance TimeSpeed RPM1E Console View Calories 10.7 310Profile ResistanceWatts Choosing a Level Choosing a ProgramChoosing a Resistance Manual Program Choosing a TimeProgram Profiles Program Charts Distance = Yards Page Logo Apply Moisture Here Page HOW do I Clean MY Horizon Fitness Elliptical TRAINER? What Kind of Routine Maintenance is REQUIRED?After Each USE Daily Every WeekHeart Rate Troubleshooting TOLL-FREE @ Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST excluding holidays Are the Sounds MY Elliptical Trainer Makes NORMAL? Common Product QuestionsHOW Long will the Drive Belt LAST? Can I Move the Trainer Easily Once IT is ASSEMBLED?HOW LONG? Conditioning GuidelinesHOW OFTEN? Perceived Exertion Level HOW HARD?Heart Rate Handlebar Monitoring Your Heart RateFeedback Target Heart Rate Zone Heart Rate ChartStretch First Developing a Fitness ProgramWall Push Standing Quadriceps StretchCool Down Warm Up & Cool DownImportance of Warm UP and Cool Down Keeping AN Exercise Diary Achieving Your Fitness GoalsWeekly Log Sheets Monthly Log Sheets Limited Warranty Horizon Fitness 800 Burton Boulevard DEFOREST, WI