Octane Fitness PRO4500 Operation Manual Download

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Page 3: ...ual thoroughly to become acquainted with your product it includes important information on operation and maintenance Octane Fitness distributes products 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 dire...

Page 4: ...ectrical shock or 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...

Page 5: ...al cross trainer Do not sit stand or climb on the front 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 Users should not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion If during a workout an exerciser feels any chest pain nausea dizziness or abnormal symptoms stop the workout immedia...

Page 6: ...cts at least 24 apart This will prevent cross talk where the chest strap signal from a user on one machine can be received and displayed on the console of another machine Do not place 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 heart r...

Page 7: ...Windows 14 Electronically Adjustable Stride 15 SmartStride 15 X Mode 17 GluteKicker 17 ArmBlaster 17 HeartLogic Intelligence 18 Critical Heart Rate Feedback 19 Customizing Key Features 20 MultiGrip Handlebars 21 Smart Exercise Tips 22 Starting Your Workout 25 Cleaning Maintenance 26 Troubleshooting FAQs 27 Electronic Issues 27 Mechanical Issues 29 Limited Commercial Warranty 30 Limited Consumer Wa...

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Page 9: ...s to change a digit and the Enter key to move to the next number in the ID Once the ID has been entered the display proceeds with prompting the user for program set up If no User ID or program is entered the machine defaults to the manual program at resistance level 1 with a stride length of 21 54 cm and a user weight of 150 pounds Console Buttons Quick Start Press the Quick Start button to bypass...

Page 10: ... GluteKicker sessions last for one minute with a one minute recovery period Up and Down Keys Time and Increases or decreases the time for your workout minutes seconds You can change your time during a workout without having to restart the entire program The maximum workout time is 99 minutes however this can be customized for your environment using the User Set Up Functions described on page 20 Pr...

Page 11: ...e not in a heart rate controlled program but want to see your heart rate percentage just enter your age You must be wearing your wireless heart rate transmitter or grasping the contact heart rate sensor grips to use this feature For more information refer to page 23 What should my heart rate be Enter Selects any of the changed values or items from the above keys Also pressing the Enter key during ...

Page 12: ... Rate Speed Interval Variable stride programs Starter PowerWalk Stride Interval Dual Direction Stride Burst 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 hold the display Press the Enter key again to have the LEDs revert back to toggling ...

Page 13: ...ch column on the display lasts for 1 minute To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time stride length level and weight PRO4500 PROGRAMS AND FEATURES Program Warm up Programs begin with a warm up to ease your body into your intense workout During the warm up the resistance and stride length increase each minute Programs P2 P5 and P11 P15 incorporate a three minute warm up unles...

Page 14: ...the level of the current interval 1st or 2nd at any time by pressing the Level buttons The value of the other interval does not change The value you enter changes only the current interval 1st or 2nd for the entire remaining workout or until you change it again Hill The Hill program simulates walking or jogging up a big hill To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time stride l...

Page 15: ... complete the warm up the changes in terrain replicate the challenges you encounter running outside You can feel going uphill and downhill with gradual resistance changes The distance readout will count down from 6 2 miles 10 kilometers To end your workout press Pause Clear or just stop pedaling If you desire you can continue your workout after you have completed the 6 2 miles 10 kilometers distan...

Page 16: ...nter your workout time stride length age target heart rate and weight The program starts with a three minute warm up During the warm up you can change your target heart rate using the Level buttons After the warm up the resistance will automatically adjust to keep you working out at your target heart rate If you reach your target heart rate during the warm up the warm up ends and the heart rate co...

Page 17: ...your physical condition the more hills you will be able to accomplish in the same period of time The program starts with a three minute warm up During the warm up you can change your high target heart rate using the Level buttons If you reach your target heart rate during the warm up the warm up ends and the heart rate control portion begins Example for a 40 year old person 220 40 yrs old 180 TMHR...

Page 18: ...ower interval to the higher interval the electronics instruct you to speed up to get there faster When you are going from the higher interval to the lower interval the electronics instruct you to slow down to 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 ...

Page 19: ... high resistance short stride and lower resistance long stride intervals in order to closely simulate the feel of hiking uphill and downhill Each interval is two 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 intense strength building requirements on the upper body To be...

Page 20: ...nt during the workout To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time the lengths of the long and short strides level and weight During the workout the stride length and or resistance intervals can be changed for the interval by pressing the Level buttons However short stride cannot be longer than the long stride and low resistance cannot be higher than high resistance Changed set...

Page 21: ...Program Level The Octane Fitness Random Hill and 10K 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 achieved during these workouts are plus or minus 4 of the entered program level i e If the selected program level 5 minimum resistance 1 and maximum resistance level 9 During the workout t...

Page 22: ...ntal distance of the elliptical pattern in inches English or centimeters metric The stride length ranges from 18 inches 46 cm to 23 inches 58 cm in increments of 1 inch 2 centimeters Time in Zone Tracks and displays the amount of time you are in the proper heart rate training zone of the program Time in Zone is only displayed when you are in a heart rate control program and your heart rate is dete...

Page 23: ...outs unlike those on any other piece of fitness equipment To provide the most effective workouts on a cross trainer the Octane design team spent years studying the biomechanics of different types of exercises analyzing how the body moves naturally This research along with precise gait analysis prototype testing and extensive user interviews shows that stride length naturally varies according to an...

Page 24: ...verage speed in RPM will be displayed blinking in the speed window This number will be used as your average speed and will be noted as the basis for stride length adjustment You re done it is that simple Your PRO4500 is ready for your SmartStride workout The faster you go the longer the stride length becomes For every 5 RPM increase or decrease the stride changes 1 inch 3 cm Go backwards and the s...

Page 25: ... The light sequence is randomly generated so you never know what is coming next To activate X Mode simply push the X Mode button while in any program To turn X Mode off push the button again In its original out of the box configuration each X Mode session lasts for one minute The countdown timer displays how much time until your next X Mode interval or how much time is left in your X Mode interval...

Page 26: ... contact heart rate grip sensor so the contact sensor portion of the grip rests in the palm of your hand Grip the contact sensors firmly and keep your hands steady and in place To take full advantage of the heart rate data available to you during your workout you should grasp the contact sensors at least half the time Wireless Chest Strap Optional The wireless chest strap transmits your heart rate...

Page 27: ...e Feedback Changing Target Heart Rates When you are trying to reach a new target heart rate the left side of the matrix display shows an illustration of the interval The illustration blinks the interval you are attempting to reach Each column represents one minute An arrow on the right side of the display shows whether resistance and therefore your target heart rate is increasing or decreasing Whe...

Page 28: ...ss Pause Clear twice Warm Up Time W UP This feature may be turned On to include a 3 minute warm up in each workout or OFF The factory default setting is On Time The PRO4500 cross trainer can track workout time by counting UP or down dn The factory default setting is UP Maximum WO Workout Time You may set the maximum workout time for users of the PRO4500 to any 5 minute increment between 5 and 95 U...

Page 29: ...es 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 and pedaling in rev...

Page 30: ...ther 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 speedomet...

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: ... all of them 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 pr...

Page 34: ...hing you will have to do is keep the machine clean Wipe the machine down after a hard workout to remove any sweat and keep the machine clean From time to time you may need to also clean the chrome rails and wheel assemblies Simply lift up the pedal levers and wipe down the rails with a clean dry cloth or paper towel DO NOT USE ANY CLEANERS ON THE CHROME ROLLER RAILS DO NOT USE WD 40 OR ANY TYPE OF...

Page 35: ...t 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 Octane Fitness logo is facing away from your body and is right side up Make sure you have placed the chest strap at the bottom of your pectoral muscles Some ad...

Page 36: ...s 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 make sure you are grasping firmly and keeping your hands steady and in place Have someone else try the grips to see if the reading seems accurate for him her If the issue persists contact your local dealer...

Page 37: ...he grease but should still be able to feel it DO NOT LEAVE A HEAVY COAT OF LITHIUM GREASE ON RAILS DO NOT USE WD 40 or Silicone spray on the rails If the issue persists contact your local dealer for service Pedal feels like it is thumping Clean the 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 tr...

Page 38: ...ORY QUALITY AND OR CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION EXCEPTIONS LIMITATIONS In no event shall We be liable to You or any third party for special indirect incidental or consequential damages of any kind whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory If a court determines that You are entitled to monetary damages in lieu of the remedies provided herein Our entire liability shall be limited t...

Page 39: ...product Each product has two serial numbers The console serial number can be found on the bottom of the console The base serial number can be found on the rail support plate below the power cord connection Please have both serial numbers when you call RECORD KEEPING Tip Record the serial numbers of your Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainers in the spaces below This will make it easier for you t...

Page 40: ...f your choosing who purchases or is given the product By filling out a warranty transfer card and sending it to Octane Fitness the warranty will be transferred A warranty transfer card included in the Operations Manual or by calling customer service at 888 OCTANE4 ext 1 The transferable warranty is not valid to or from commercial settings The warranty can only be transferred one time How long the ...

Page 41: ...e remainder of the Warranty Period set forth above Except as provided above this Warranty is non assignable and non transferable to any third party and any such attempted assignment or transfer shall be null and void Our distributors sales representatives and or agents are not authorized to modify or expand the scope of this Warranty and any such attempted or purported modification or expansion sh...

Page 42: ...rds and one for the new owner 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 763 323 2064 Origi...

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Page 44: ... ArmBlaster 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 101902 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 ...

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