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Thank you for choosing an Octane Fitness

®

 elliptical cross trainer and congratulations on fueling your exercise 

program. The team at Octane Fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in the world so that 
you will have a tremendous workout experience. We wish you great success in using your new cross trainer to 
achieve your workout goals and Fuel Your Life

!

Your new Octane Fitness elliptical has a wide variety of features that will help you to stay motivated and reach 
your  fitness  goals.  Please  read  this  manual  thoroughly  to  become  acquainted  with  your  product;  it  includes 
important information on operation and maintenance.

Octane  Fitness

 

distributes  products  only  through  authorized  specialty  fitness  dealers.  These  dealers  are 

experts  in  all  aspects  of  the  fitness  experience  and  are  trained  to  assist  you  with  any  questions  you  may 
have  about  your  Octane  Fitness  product.  However,  if  you  would  like  to  speak  directly  to  an  Octane  Fitness 
customer  service  specialist,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  call  us  at  888.OCTANE4  or  visit  our  web  site  at  
www.octanefitness.com.

Octane Fitness

 

9200 Wyoming Avenue North 
Suite 380 
Brooklyn Park, MN 55435 
Phone: 888.OCTANE4 
Fax: 763.323.2064 
www.octanefitness.com

Fueled,

Dennis Lee 
President

Summary of Contents for Q35

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Page 3: ...ess goals Please read this manual thoroughly to become acquainted with your product it includes important information on operation and maintenance Octane Fitness distributes products only through authorized specialty fitness dealers These dealers are experts in all aspects of the fitness experience and are trained to assist you with any questions you may have about your Octane Fitness product Howe...

Page 4: ...r injury to people Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Operations Manual Do not modify the product in any way Do not remove the plastic shrouds from the machine Service should be performed only by an authorized Octane Fitness service representative Moving parts contained under the shrouds can be extremely dangerous when not covered Never operate this elliptical cros...

Page 5: ...plastic shroud electronic console or stationary handlebars Keep your hands and feet clear of any opening or moving parts Never insert or drop any object into any opening Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion If during your workout you feel any chest pain nausea dizziness or abnormal symptoms stop your workout immediately and consult your physician Wipe down external surfaces of your cros...

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Page 7: ...sole 8 Programs and Features 10 Preset Resistance Programs 10 Workload Resistance 13 LED Readout Windows 14 X Mode 15 Smart Exercise Tips 16 Starting Your Workout 18 Cleaning Maintenance 19 Troubleshooting FAQs 20 Limited Consumer Warranty 22 ...

Page 8: ...he unit will automatically begin a 5 minute pause Simply start pedaling to resume your workout Press the Pause Clear button twice within two seconds and your machine is reset and ready for another workout Press and hold the Pause Clear button until you hear the beep to enter sleep mode a virtual off mode The matrix display reads UNFUELING and just one LED in the X Mode window remains lit Your elli...

Page 9: ...on and press Enter Enter Selects any of the changed values or items from the above keys Also pressing the Enter key during any workout will stop the LED readout windows from toggling between display modes Note There is no need to turn off your elliptical machine your Q35 was designed with an intelligent sleep mode a virtual off button This eliminates the need for an on off switch To enter sleep mo...

Page 10: ...al The Manual program simulates walking or jogging on a flat surface The manual program does not have a warm up The resistance stays constant for the entire workout unless changed by the user by pressing Level The resistance can be changed any time during the workout P r e s e t R e s i s t a n c e P r o g r a m s Manual Random Interval Hill Beginner Level P r og r a m s a n d F e a t u r e s Q 3 ...

Page 11: ...se Level while 1ST INTERVAL is scrolling across the matrix display to set your desired first interval resistance level After several seconds 2ND INTERVAL scrolls across the matrix display and the resistance level for the second interval is shown in the Level window The standard level for the second interval is 4 Use Level while 2ND INTERVAL is scrolling across the matrix display to set your desire...

Page 12: ...s to beat at a higher pace This approach lets you hit higher resistance levels for shorter periods giving you an interesting workout as you build strength and endurance Beginner The Beginner program is a great routine for beginners or people just getting back into their workouts This program is designed to carry you through 14 workouts one per day gradually increasing intensity each day Each day s...

Page 13: ...epresents four 4 resistance levels The table below will help you understand and interpret the matrix display Resistance Levels Number of LED Rows Lit 1 4 1 5 8 2 9 12 3 13 16 4 17 20 5 Program Level The Octane Fitness Random and Hill programs allow the user to select an overall resistance level for the program This level is the average resistance level for the workout The resistance levels achieve...

Page 14: ...lish to metric or metric to English hold down the Level keys for five seconds then press or to toggle to your selection and press Enter Speed Displays how fast you are going Speed is displayed in revolutions per minute rpm Calories Displays an estimate of the total calories burned during your workout Calories are based on the user s entered weight If you do not enter a specific weight calories are...

Page 15: ...You ll feel this one in your quadriceps and glutes in no time Pull Arms Focus on pulling with your arms to work your biceps and lats When X Mode is active one to four X Mode LED combinations will light up coaching you to use a specific combination of body position and movement to generate a total body workout The light sequence is randomly generated so you never know what is coming next To activat...

Page 16: ...ience unnecessary pain and risk injury leading you to abandon your exercise routine altogether Time Time is the duration of your workout To achieve the results you are looking for it is important that you exercise for at least 20 minutes If you are new to exercise slowly increase the duration of each workout A great method is to add one minute to each workout until you reach your desired time The ...

Page 17: ...four days week Increase the length of your workout one minute each session until you hit 45 minutes workout Once you set your goals make sure you write them down and make them visible Tape them to your bathroom mirror on your refrigerator or on your computer monitor Don t lose sight of your goals Whatever your goals are make them realistic so you can reach them and experience progress Celebrate su...

Page 18: ...program Your Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer is just that a cross trainer so change it up Go forward backward fast slow push pull total body and lower body only or turn on X Mode and let the computer run you through your workout COOL DOWN In addition to warming up your body before exercise you should perform a proper cool down when you are finished Simply decrease your speed and press the ...

Page 19: ...s and wipe down the rails with a clean dry cloth or paper towel DO NOT USE ANY CLEANERS ON THE CHROME RAILS DO NOT USE WD 40 OR ANY TYPE OF SILICONE SPRAY IF USED IT CAN CREATE AN INCREASE IN WHEEL NOISE PERSONAL RECORD KEEPING Tip It is a great idea to write down the serial numbers of your Octane Fitness elliptical in this Operations Manual for convenience and easy accessibility to the serial num...

Page 20: ...r hear a click that indicates a proper connection If the issue persists contact your local dealer for service Console blinks on off Check the power cord connections Make sure the connections are secure from the transformer into the machine base and also the wall outlet The console connection could potentially be faulty Unplug and re connect the console you must remove the console from the console ...

Page 21: ... silicone spray on the rails If noise persists contact your local dealer for service Pedal feels like it is thumping Clean wheels and chrome rails with a dry cloth or clean paper towel If problem persists contact your local dealer for service Pedal wobbles and will not track correctly on chrome rails Contact your local dealer for service Machine wobbles and is unstable on the floor The adjustable ...

Page 22: ...e of purchase What is not covered Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence improper assembly or installation alterations modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and maintain as set out in your Operations Manual Product failure due to users in excess of 300 lbs is not covered This warranty does not extend to p...

Page 23: ...ident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect or by persons weight in excess of 300 pounds Octane Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Parts and electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by Octane Fitness or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warr...

Page 24: ...etime warranty on the frame of the product All parts are warranted for three years from original date of purchase Labor is covered for one year from original date of purchase This form should only be used by the original owner when selling or giving a used product to a new owner Please detach form below and send to Octane Fitness 9200 Wyoming Avenue North Suite 380 Brooklyn Park MN 55435 Fax 763 3...

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Page 28: ...ow Zone X Mode ArmBlaster and GluteKicker are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Octane Fitness is forbidden 101410 001 REV B Are you passionate about your workout and the results Share your story with others on the Octane Fitness web site Go to www octanefitness com testimonials Then click on Share My Story and show the world...

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