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Mechanical issues

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Handlebars are loose/wobble

side to side

• The moving handlebar attachment screws may be loose. Make sure they

are tightened down properly. See assembly instructions to remove handlebar

covers and tighten down the hex head screws.

• If noise persists, contact your local dealer for service.

Handlebars are loose/wobble

front to back

• Contact your local dealer for service.

Machine makes rubbing/

scrubbing noise from roller

wheels under pedals

• Clean the chrome rails with a dry cloth or clean paper towel.

• You may lubricate the rails with white lithium grease. (Contact Octane

Fitness Customer Service if you need assistance in getting the right

type of grease.) Apply a very thin coat of grease to the rails

only

(not the wheels). Wipe off all excess grease with a clean cloth. You

should not be able to see the grease, but should still be able to feel it.

(DO NOT LEAVE A HEAVY COAT OF GREASE ON THE RAILS.)

• Clean wheels with a dry cloth or clean paper towel.

•

DO nOt use

WD-40 or 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 the issue 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 levelers may not be properly set on the machine. There

are five adjustable levelers, located on the bottom of the Octane Fitness

elliptical. See assembly instructions to correctly adjust the levelers.

• If your machine is located on a soft surface such as carpet, purchase a heavy

duty floor mat from your local dealer to place under your machine.

Resistance seems unusually

high

• Contact your local dealer for service

Machine makes ticking/

clunking noise.

• Contact your local dealer for service.

Summary of Contents for Q45

Page 1: ...Q45 Q45e Q45ce ...

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Page 3: ...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 pro...

Page 4: ... 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 cross...

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...

Page 6: ...art rate reading could result Only use one chest strap at a time in the range of the receiver Other transmitters should be at least five feet away from the receiver on your unit Do not use the chest strap near devices that generate large magnetic fields Television sets electric motors radios and high voltage power lines can affect the transmitter s performance These items can interfere with the he...

Page 7: ...Q45e Q45ce 16 Variable Stride Programs 19 Workload Resistance 21 LED Readout Windows 22 Contact Heart Rate Option 23 Electronically Adjustable Stride 24 X Mode and X Mode 26 GluteKicker 26 HeartLogic Intelligence 27 MultiGrip Handlebars 29 Smart Exercise Tips 30 Starting Your Workout 33 Cleaning Maintenance 34 Troubleshooting FAQs 35 Limited Consumer Warranty 38 ...

Page 8: ...s them for your next workout You can easily set your profile while using the machine Simply begin your workout and enter your information as usual program time level age and weight adding X Mode GluteKicker and or SmartStride if you wish Once your elliptical cross trainer is set the way you like it simply press and hold the My QuickStart 1 or My QuickStart 2 button until you hear the console beep ...

Page 9: ...s automatically customized to your workout duration and resistance level The time window will change to a countdown timer to tell you how long the cool down will last If you have set a time for your workout the cool down will automatically start when time has expired If you decide to end your workout early or have not set a time goal simply push the Cool Down button to activate the custom cool dow...

Page 10: ... Age and Used for heart rate programs Entering an age will give a recommended target heart rate based on the formula 220 your age your theoretical maximum heart rate TMHR That number is then multiplied by the program intensity value to determine your target heart rate s If you are not in a heart rate controlled program you must enter your age to see your heart rate percentage For more information ...

Page 11: ...11 N O TES ...

Page 12: ...12 Q 4 5 C o n s o l e Program Breakdown P1 P5 Preset resistance programs P6 P10 Variable stride programs ...

Page 13: ... P11 P15 Variable stride programs Tip Do you wish the number LEDs didn t toggle between the higher and lower LEDs Do you just care about seeing time or you want to focus on heart rate data Just press the Enter key and it will freeze in that position Press the Enter key again to have the LEDs revert back to a continuous loop ...

Page 14: ...ree minute warm up to ease your body into your intense workout During the warm up the resistance and stride length increase each minute Q45 In P2 P10 resistance increases two levels per minute and stride increases 1 inch 3 cm per minute At the three minute mark you will be at your selected resistance and stride values You can change the level or stride length at any time during the warm up using t...

Page 15: ...e entire workout Hill Hill program simulates walking or jogging up a big hill The resistance increases and the climb level will get more difficult the closer you get to the top Increasing or decreasing the resistance level changes all plateaus and hills for the entire program Each hill lasts for two minutes Once you have reached all three plateaus the hill will be repeated The resistance change be...

Page 16: ... rate Fat Burn Fat Burn guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calories burned from fat vs carbohydrates The recommended target heart rate is 65 of your theoretical maximum heart rate TMHR 220 age The target heart rate can be adjusted by pressing the Level buttons and pressing Enter The program starts with a three minute warm up During the warm up you can change resistance 1 20 using th...

Page 17: ...s Example for a 40 year old person 220 40 yrs old 180 TMHR 180 70 126 Low interval target heart rate 180 80 144 High interval target heart rate Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Hill takes you through a series of hills which increase in intensity from 65 to 75 to 85 of your theoretical maximum heart rate TMHR Each hill lasts for two minutes At the end of each two minute period the resistance increases or...

Page 18: ...to slow down to 40 rpm to help you decrease your heart rate to the new lower target more quickly Each interval intensity is independently adjustable To change the target heart rate press the Level buttons This will change the intensity level for the entire interval The better your physical condition the more intervals you will be able to accomplish in the same period of time The program starts wit...

Page 19: ...o minutes long The low resistance long stride interval is great for lower body full range of motion The high resistance short stride session decreases leg activity while putting an intense strength building requirements on the upper body During set up first you select the long and short stride lengths Next you will be asked to enter the high resistance The default level is 5 but you can increase o...

Page 20: ... levels During the workout the level and stride length can be independently changed for the interval by pressing the Level buttons ArmBlaster ArmBlaster is a proprietary program designed to boost cardiovascular endurance while building strength and muscle tone ArmBlaster integrates three minute cardio sessions with 10 repetition strength sessions The cardio session uses a constant resistance level...

Page 21: ... achieved during these workouts are plus or minus 3 of the entered program level i e If the selected program level 5 minimum resistance 2 and maximum resistance level 8 During these programs the overall program resistance level will be displayed continuously on the console even though the actual resistance is changing with each interval Resistance in Heart These programs Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate...

Page 22: ... a 150 lb 68 kg user Short Stride Displays the value for the short stride during stride interval programs Long Stride Displays the value for the long stride during stride interval programs Stride Displays the horizontal distance of the elliptical pattern in inches English or centimeters metric The stride length ranges from 18 inches 45 cm to 23 inches 60 cm Time in Zone Tracks and displays the amo...

Page 23: ...sors when using a heart rate program Based on your current heart rate the resistance level will automatically adjust to maintain the target heart rate To change the target heart rate during a workout use the Level keys O c t a n e F i t n e s s D i g i t a l H e a r t R a t e S e n s o r s The Octane Fitness digital contact heart sensors on the Q45ce track your heart rate more easily and more accu...

Page 24: ...s and calves so that exercisers can target specific areas by choosing a specific stride lengths S m a r t S t r i d e Octane Fitness delivers the most advanced ergonomically correct and inherently better elliptical cross training workouts ever with its proprietary SmartStride SmartStride automatically replicates natural movement by analyzing and measuring an exerciser s pace and direction and intu...

Page 25: ...e stride length automatically decreases 3 inches 9 cm based on initial stride length when SmartStride was activated For ultimate control or if you don t like the stride length for any reason simply change the stride length using the Stride buttons on the console or the left moving handlebar Overall results indicated that Walking tends to use shorter strides Jogging uses medium length strides Runni...

Page 26: ...tionary handlebars or naturally swing your arms Slow Slow down to allow yourself to recover We recommend 30 40 rpm Lean Back Grab the stationary handlebars and lean slightly backwards changing the muscle focus on your lower body You will feel this in your quadriceps When X Mode is active one to four X Mode LED combinations will light up instructing you what to do The light sequence is randomly gen...

Page 27: ...ck of the transmitter with a small amount of water for better contact with the skin The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the back side of the transmitter that sits against your skin Make sure the strap fits snugly but doesn t restrict breathing The digital contact heart rate sensors are located on the stationary handlebars of the Q45ce These sensors provide an easy and accurate way to track yo...

Page 28: ... displays by pressing the Enter key during your workout All of the heart rate data is located on the bottom row To resume display toggling press Enter a second time C r i t i c a l H e a r t R a t e F e e d b a c k Changing Target Heart Rates When you are trying to reach a new target heart rate the left side of the display shows an illustration of the interval The interval illustration blinks the ...

Page 29: ... and lat back muscles Zone 2 Large corner position Widest position Push with the palms better stability for a excellent chest press motion Focuses more on using the pectoral chest muscles Zone 3 Wide grip Emphasizes pectoral chest and lat back muscles Zone 4 Low inside position Shorter range of motion Suitable for lighter workouts with less upper body involvement Great position for squatting down ...

Page 30: ...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 Beginner program is a perfect solution Heart Rate Your heart rate is your body s speedometer Th...

Page 31: ...that a 40 year old exerciser s heart rate should be between 99 and 162 beats per minute during a workout The chart below can be used as a reference If your exercise goal is to burn fat and lose weight you should exercise in the range of 60 to 70 of your TMHR You should also exercise for a longer period of time at least 30 minutes This will maximize the calories being burned from fat stores If your...

Page 32: ...skates Climb that hill or cruise through the trails on your cross country skis Ride an exercise bike jog on a treadmill or climb those dreaded stairs A little variety can take you a long way Setting Goals Another key to a successful exercise program is setting obtainable goals Goals can be big or small We recommend smaller goals so you see progress Here are a few examples Lose one pound per week C...

Page 33: ...em and mix up your routine Remember boredom can destroy an exercise 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 ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...ap or grasp the digital contact heart rate sensors Q45ce First verify that the wireless chest strap is working properly Make sure the electrodes of the chest strap are against your bare skin The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the back of the chest strap For better contact use water to moisten the electrodes on the side of the wireless chest strap that sits against your skin Make sure the Oct...

Page 36: ...4 feet away if possible The chest strap may be too loose Adjust the elastic strap so that the strap is snug against your body Have someone else try the transmitter to see if the reading seems accurate for him her Contact heart rate sensors If you are using the digital contact heart rate sensors on the Q45ce make sure you are grasping firmly and keeping your hands steady and in place Have someone e...

Page 37: ...n cloth You should not be able to see the grease but should still be able to feel it DO NOT LEAVE A HEAVY COAT OF GREASE ON THE RAILS Clean wheels with a dry cloth or clean paper towel DO NOT USE WD 40 or 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 the issu...

Page 38: ... original date 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 no...

Page 39: ...dent 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 warra...

Page 40: ...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 55445 Fax 763 3...

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Page 44: ... Zone SmartStride X Mode and GluteKicker are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Octane Fitness is forbidden 101627 001 REV A 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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