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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. 

Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:

Weight Loss 

A Healthier Heart

Improved Muscle Tone

Increased Daily Energy Levels

Reduced Stress

Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression

An Improved Self Image

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Horizon Fitness recum-
bent bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time.
Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you use your Horizon Fitness
recumbent bike in the comfort of your home. This manual provides you with basic information for
using and enjoying your new machine. A more complete knowledge of your new Horizon Fitness
recumbent bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

Before You Begin

Console

Console
Mast

Fan

Console Mast
Boot

Front Foot
Tube

Transport 
Wheel

Pedal

Side Cover

Handle Bar

Rear Foot Tube

Foot Pad

Speakers

Grip Pulse

Seat Rail Boot

Seat Bottom

Seat Back

Seat Lever

Summary of Contents for R6055HR

Page 1: ...LIMITED SERIES R6055HR Recumbent Bike User s Guide...

Page 2: ...EATURES DISPLAY 12 PROGRAM PROFILES 16 USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM 17 USING YOUR THR ZONE 1 2 PROGRAMS 18 USING YOUR CUSTOM USER 1 2 PROGRAMS 19 PROGRAM CHARTS 20 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 22...

Page 3: ...t remove the recumbent bike s side covers Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider Never operate this recumbent bike if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is...

Page 4: ...to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mount ing or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your recumbent bike is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your recu...

Page 5: ...uctions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken Before proceeding find your recumbent bike s serial number and model name located on the front foot tube and enter it in the space provi...

Page 6: ...mage The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit Your new Horizon Fitness recum bent bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise ti...

Page 7: ...ghtening any ONE bolt FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY Place your recumbent bike on a level flat surface It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor...

Page 8: ...h Quantity 1 H 5mm Allen Wrench Phillips Screw Driver Quantity 1 A 40mm Bolt Quantity 8 B 20mm Bolt Quantity 2 C 29mm Bolt Quantity 2 D 15mm Bolt Quantity 10 E 12mm Screw Quantity 2 F Arc Washer Quant...

Page 9: ...TEP 5 ATTACH HANDLEBAR SET STEP 6 ATTACH LEFT FOOT PEDAL TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND ATTACH RIGHT FOOT PEDAL TURN CLOCKWISE STEP 7 ATTACH SEAT RAIL AND SEAT BOOT STEP 8 ATTACH CONSOLE MAST NOTE AVOID P...

Page 10: ...e front foot tube 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...

Page 11: ...to the front of the frame To move firmly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the side handlebars Carefully lift and roll CAUTION Our recumbent bikes are well built and heavy weighing up to 150lbs...

Page 12: ...ll automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the console LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with CD MP3 AM FM...

Page 13: ...r workout DISTANCE Shown as Miles View the accumulated distance during your workout CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute Improve...

Page 14: ...d level 20 being the most difficult WATTS A measurement of your expending energy May be used to evaluate and quan tify your fitness progress over time HEART RATE Shown as Beats per Minute You can moni...

Page 15: ...TIME With the time text scrolling press the arrow keys to scroll through the different times Press enter to choose your desired time Once you choose your time press the Enter button and begin your wo...

Page 16: ...Simulates a gradual hill climb to strengthen your leg muscles and improve your cardiovascular health P6 RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete w...

Page 17: ...Press Enter 5 Press Start and begin your Race Program The time of the program will default accordingly to the pace average speed and distance that you entered After the Race Program has started press...

Page 18: ...els to get you to your target pulse zone 4 After the 5 minute warm up period the resistance levels will increase gradually to get the user to the selected target THR zone Once the user is at the targe...

Page 19: ...own button and press Enter You will need to select a speed for all 15 segments pressing Enter after each segment 4 Once you have chosen your desired resistance level for all 15 segments press Start to...

Page 20: ...3 6 13 6 3 3 Level 10 3 4 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 14 6 4 3 Program segments Warm Up Cool Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Level 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 Level 2 1 2 2 3...

Page 21: ...142 484 97 389 441 413 349 187 376 560 373 383 172 129 344 Level 4 Resistance 3 5 6 7 6 8 6 7 8 7 8 6 8 6 7 7 6 5 3 distance 169 254 338 327 187 500 106 416 462 430 373 201 393 572 396 401 178 134 356...

Page 22: ...wall outlet WARNING To remove power from the recumbent bike the power cord must be disconnected from the wall out let Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the recumbent bike Inspect the pow...

Page 23: ...and verify that the console cable is attached properly making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console PROBLEM The recumbent bike makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION Loosen...

Page 24: ...and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate 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...

Page 25: ...om because there is generally more back ground 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...

Page 26: ...is that it s a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you won t be interrupted If you are to be successful with your fitness program you have to make it a priority in your life So dec...

Page 27: ...an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars TELEMETRIC CHEST TRANSMITTER Not included Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest moisten the two rubber electrodes with water Ce...

Page 28: ...he 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 Example for a 42 year old...

Page 29: ...t is by monitoring your heart rate and the second is by evaluating your per ceived exertion level this is simpler than it sounds Note Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program...

Page 30: ...this position for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Alternate positions of your feet and repeat for a total of 8 repetitions STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a...

Page 31: ...e 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 Make sure that...

Page 32: ...rable 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 Lon...

Page 33: ...33 Weekly Log Sheets...

Page 34: ...34 Monthly Log Sheets...

Page 35: ...corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect Horizon Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages All returns must be pre authorized by Horizon Fitness Horizon F...

Page 36: ...HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST WI 53532 Phone 1 800 244 4192 Fax 1 608 842 1660 www horizonfitness com Limited Series Rev 1 1...

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