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OPERATIONS MANUAL

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Page 3: ... 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 the field 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 ...

Page 4: ...ould 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 seated elliptical cross trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working prop erly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped in water Return the cross trainer to your local dealer or Octane Fitness for ...

Page 5: ...sert 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 cross trainer after use to remove sweat and dust Monitor and check your seated elliptical cross trainer regularly If service is requi...

Page 6: ...e ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin The Octane Fitness chest strap has a battery which may need to be replaced from time to time A faulty battery or worn electrodes may cause inaccurate readings The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin Contact Heart Rate Grips xR6ce only Clean the contact heart rate gri...

Page 7: ... 12 Performance Program xR6e xR6ce 15 Workload Resistance 16 LED Readout Windows 17 xR6ce Contact Heart Rate Option 18 Workout Boosters 19 HeartLogic Intelligence xR6e xR6ce 21 Critical Heart Rate Feedback 22 Customizing Key Features 23 MultiGrip Handlebars 26 Smart Exercise Tips 27 Starting Your Workout 29 Cleaning Maintenance 30 Troubleshooting FAQs 31 Limited Consumer Warranty 34 ...

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Page 9: ... feet on the pedals and pedal forward stopping when one pedal is at its lowest point Check the position of your leg on this pedal your knee should be slightly bent If your leg is fully extended or your knee is bent too much readjust the seat height until you have the proper leg extension Adjusting seatback tilt Adjust the tilt of the seatback on the xR6 Series using the knob located just under the...

Page 10: ... a simple push of the button retrieves 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 time program level age xR6e xR6ce and weight adding Chest Press Muscle Endurance or Leg Press if you wish Once your seated elliptical cross trainer is set the way you like it press and hold the My QuickStart 1 or My ...

Page 11: ...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 down Up and Down Keys Time and Increas...

Page 12: ...rget heart rate just enter your age For more information refer to page 28 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 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 xR6 was designed with an intelligent sleep mode ...

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Page 14: ...6 x R 6 S t a n d a r d C o n s o l e K e y p a d Program Breakdown Preset resistance programs Manual Random Interval Custom Interval Beginner ...

Page 15: ...ed programs Fat Burn Cardio HR Interval Custom HR Interval 30 30 Tip DoyouwishthenumberLEDsdidn ttogglebetweenthehigherandlowerLEDs Doyoujustcareaboutseeing time or you want to focus on heart rate data on your xR6c xR6ce Just press the Enter key and it will freeze the display in that position Press the Enter key again to have the LEDs revert back to a continuous toggle ...

Page 16: ... the warm up the resistance increases to get you ready for your workout Preset resistance programs and the 30 30 program incorporate a three minute warm up during which resistance increases each minute easing you into your workout Heart rate controlled programs include a warm up which lasts three minutes or until you reach your target heart rate then your selected program begins Increasing or decr...

Page 17: ...e workout by pressing the Level Up or Down key on the keypad Random The Random program has a virtually infinite number of different combinations After selecting the program use the appropriate Up or Down keys to enter the program settings as desired time level the average level you want for the entire workout your age xR6e xR6ce only and your weight The computer randomly generates a new course eac...

Page 18: ...l 1st or 2nd for the entire remaining workout or until you change it again Custom Interval The Custom Interval program lets you specify the resistance level and duration of up to 6 alternating intervals After selecting the program use the appropriate Up and Down keys to enter the program settings as prompted Intervals 2 to 6 Interval 1 Time Interval 1 Level Interval n Time and Interval n Level You...

Page 19: ...o select the program day The preset values outlined in the chart below will be displayed in the corresponding windows The workout day value can be changed during the workout by pressing the appropriate Level Up or Down key on the keypad and the corresponding table values will be changed accordingly You may also enter your age and your weight at any time using the appropriate keys Program Day Level...

Page 20: ...rson 220 40 yrs old 180 TMHR 180 65 117 Target heart rate Cardio The Cardio program guides your workout to maximize cardiovascular benefits like training for a race After selecting the program use the appropriate Up or Down keys to enter the program settings as prompted Age and Target Heart Rate The minimum target heart rate is 80 and the maximum is 220 less your age You may also enter program tim...

Page 21: ...ve to the value you enter for the Max Target Heart Rate The program begins with a warm up If you reach your target heart rate during the warm up the warm up ends and your programmed workout begins The resistance increases or decreases at the end of each two minute period to get you to the next interval When you reach the new target heart rate the new two minute interval begins The display will pro...

Page 22: ... heart rate is 80 and the maximum is 220 less your age The program begins with a warm up If you reach your target heart rate during the warm up the warm up ends and your programmed workout begins The resistance increases or decreases at the end of each time period to get you to the next interval When you reach the new target heart rate the new timed interval begins The display will prompt you to i...

Page 23: ...slow down 50 RPM or lower For each interval pair the program records your maximum heart rate and your minimum heart rate At the end of 5 sets of sprint and recovery intervals there is a three minute recovery period The computer calculates and displays the average speeds of the SLOW and FAST intervals and your average maximum heart rate and average minimum heart rates The difference between the two...

Page 24: ... 18 9 9 10 5 19 20 10 Program Level The Octane Fitness Random program allows the user to select an overall resistance level for the program This level is the average resistance level for the workout The range of resistance levels during these workouts are 4 of the entered program level i e For program Level 5 minimum resistance is Level 1 and maximum resistance is Level 9 During the workout the ov...

Page 25: ...ies are based on a 150 lb 68 kg user Calories Hour Displays the number of calories that would be burned in one hour at the current resistance level and speed Level Displays the resistance level 1 20 where 1 is the lowest resistance level and 20 is the highest Time in Zone Tracks and displays the amount of time you are in the proper heart rate training zone for the program Time in Zone is only disp...

Page 26: ...s on the stationary handlebars In a heart rate controlled program your current heart rate is monitored and the resistance level will automatically adjust to maintain your 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 xR6ce track you...

Page 27: ...your work your entire body with a quick burst at 3 additional levels of resistance a total of 7 levels higher than your program resistance level Narrow Grip Grasp the multigrips on the low inside edge to give your triceps and chest muscles a workout Wide Grip Grasp the multigrips high on the outside and feel it in your shoulders chest and back When Muscle Endurance is active one to four Muscle End...

Page 28: ...ncer designed to boost endurance and build strength and muscle tone in your upper body Chest Press integrates cardio sessions with strength sessions focused on the chest arms and back The cardio session follows the program profile that you have selected To activiate Chest Press workout booster just press the button Then the Chest Press intervals begin with resistance increasing 10 levels or to the...

Page 29: ...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 Using the contact heart rate sensors xR6ce only The digital contact heart rate sensors are located on the stationary handlebars of the xR6ce These sensors provide an easy and accurate way to track your heart rate for a gr...

Page 30: ...s during your workout To resume display toggling press Enter a second time M a t r i x D i s p l a y During Heart Rate Interval and Heart Rate Custom Interval the matrix display informs you of your progress through the intervals 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 illustrati...

Page 31: ...m up in each workout or OFF The original setting is On TIME Your seated elliptical can track your workout time by counting UP or down dn The original setting is UP Movement Management MOM xR6e xR6ce MOM mode is a unique control feature offered exclusively on Octane Fitness xR6 seated elliptical Activating MOM mode disables the console buttons and increases the resistance in the movement of the ped...

Page 32: ...ginal setting is 1 00 Use the Time keys to adjust this value displayed in the Muscle Endurance window choosing any value between 0 30 and 9 45 in increments of 0 15 Press Enter to save the new Muscle Endurance interval length To exit without changing the value press Pause Clear Off Time The length of time between Muscle Endurance intervals The original setting is 1 00 Use the Time keys to increase...

Page 33: ...ns they are set as the new standard for your machine you don t need to reset them for each use Chest Press To customize the Chest Press workout booster press and hold the Chest Press button for three seconds or until you hear a beep You can then customize three characteristics of Chest Press Time The time between Chest Press intervals The original setting is 1 00 Use the Time keys to increase or d...

Page 34: ...onger range of motion Engages the deltoid shoulder pectoral chest and lat back muscles Zone 2 Large corner position wide grip Push with the palms better stability for a wide grip chest press motion Focuses more on using the pectoral chest and lat back muscles Zone 3 High inside angled position Perfect for biceps curls and lats back on the pull motion Zone 4 Mid inside position Great for pectorals ...

Page 35: ...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 Beginner program is a perfect way to get started Heart Rate Your heart rate is your ...

Page 36: ...eople to vary their workouts whether this means choosing a different program or doing a different form of exercise This will reduce boredom one of the most common reasons people quit their exercise regimen Make sure you use all of the features on your Octane seated elliptical cross trainer Try a different program Turn on Muscle Endurance Watch a different TV show or crank up the music Remember var...

Page 37: ...body or concentrate on upper or lower body only it s up to you You can also activate the Muscle Endurance and let the computer run you through your workout Have fun with it COOL DOWN In addition to warming up your body before exercise you should perform a proper cool down when you are finished The Cool Down button is a simple and effective way to do this For more information on Octane Fitness cust...

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Page 39: ...ough Enter User Set up by pressing and holding the Level keys for three seconds Press any key until BRIT displays in the matrix window Press Enter until the LEDs are set at the desired brightness 1 8 Press any key until EXIT displays in the matrix window then press Enter If the brightness is set to 8 the brightest level and the LEDs are still dim contact your local dealer for service Console does ...

Page 40: ...e strap to get an accurate reading Make sure the strap is snug against your body but not tight enough to restrict breathing Have someone else try the strap standing next to the machine to see if it works on him her There may be interference with another electrical product lights TV personal stereo wireless network MP3 players phones etc Turn off any other electrical product and check to see if the...

Page 41: ...y Tilt lock pin is difficult to set in position The tilt lock mechanism may be misaligned Carefully loosen the two bolts on the tilt bracket and nudge the seatback forward or backward until the tilt lock pin is centered in its slot re tighten the bolts Machine makes ticking clunking noise Contact your local dealer for service General Questions What is a calorie A calorie is a unit of measure for e...

Page 42: ...ranty transfer card and sending it to Octane Fitness the warranty will be transferred A warranty transfer card is included in the Operations Manual or by calling customer service at 888 OCTANE4 The transferable warranty is not valid to or from commercial settings The warranty can only be transferred one time How long the product is covered Octane Fitness offers lifetime warranty on the frame of th...

Page 43: ... 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 shall be null and void Produc...

Page 44: ...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 45: ... 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 55437 Fax 763 323 2064 Dealer Model ...

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Page 48: ...one Muscle Endurance Chest Press and Leg Press are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Octane Fitness is forbidden 102684 001 REV C 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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