SOLUTION: This is often caused Moisture on the rubber generous coating of Chest your exercise environment lines, large motors, etc. You may experience an erratic readout - Gripping the heart rate handlebars while holding onto the heart rate handlebars. - Constant movement and vibration due to grips while exercising. - When you are breathing heavily during a workout. - When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring. - When your hands are dry or cold. Try moistening your together to warm. - Anyone with heavy arrhythmia. - Anyone with arteriosclerosis or peripheral circulation disorder. - Anyone whose skin on the measuring palms is especially thick. Note: Outside interference sources such as computers, motors and lights may cause the heart rate reading to be erratic. If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem, discontinue use and turn the power off. DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE, PLEASE CONTACT THE HORIZON FITNESS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER; TOLLFREE @ 1-888-993-3199. 23 S. Class Series COMMON ARE THE SOUNDS MY Our upright bikes are some of and friction free magnetic resistance. to minimize noise. However, because will occasionally hear other slight mechanical there are no fans, friction belts, sounds on our upright bikes. These mechanical intermittent, are normal and are caused by the energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel. All bearings, will generate some noise which will transmit through also normal for these sounds to change slightly during because of thermal expansion of the parts. WHY IS THE UPRIGHT BIKE I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THE ONE AT THE STORE? All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because more background noise than in your home. Also, there will be less on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes 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 UPRIGHT BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your upright bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness upright bike in a comfortable and inviting room. Your upright bike is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their upright bikes facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your upright bike in a unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the upright bike should be in a attractive setting. S. Class Series 24 EXERCISE Always consult your physician HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate habit. Many people are successful staying aside a specific time of day to exercise. It doesn’t before your shower, during lunch hour or while watching more important is that it’s a time that allows you to keep you won’t be interrupted. If you are to be successful with have to make it a priority in your life. So decide on a time, and pencil in your exercise times for the next month! HOW LONG? For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from and 32 minutes per session. But start slowly and gradually increase your times. If you’ve been sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time adjust to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session lower intensities has been found to be most effective. A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results. 25 S. Class Series ROUTINE WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE We use sealed bearings throughout most important maintenance step after each use. HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON UPRIGHT BIKE? Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness upright bike keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive be followed. AFTER EACH USE (DAILY) Turn off the upright bike with the on/off switch, and unplug the the wall outlet. WARNING! To remove power from the upright bike, the power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet. (Bsc3 only) • Wipe down the upright bike with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as they can cause damage to the upright bike. • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Horizon Fitness. • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the upright bike or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut. • Check the tension and alignment of the upright bike. Make sure that the uprig...