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SEMI-RECUMBENT SERIES
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE
Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance
free. However, if you do experience problems with your semi-recumbent bike, please re-
ference 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,
making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console.
PROBLEM:
The semi-recumbent bike makes a squeaking or chirping noise.
SOLUTION:
Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process, grase the threads and
tighten again.
PROBLEM:
The resistance levels seem to be incorrect, seeming too hard or too easy.
SOLUTION:
Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position.
Restart the console and retry the resistance levels.
H E A R T R A T E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
PROBLEM:
There is no heart rate reading
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.
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.
SOLUTION:
Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not
beyond the recommended range of 36 inches.
SOLUTION:
The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jewel-
ry store or return to Horizon Fitness for a battery replacement.
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 per-
sonal 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. example for a 42-year old user: find age along the bot-
tom of the chart (round to 40), follow age column up to the target zone bar. results: 60%
of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beat
Per Minute.
T A R G E T H E A R T R A T E Z O N E
Heat Rate Chart
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