Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R Bedienungsanleitung

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Richtige Gebrauchsanleitung

Die Vorschriften verpflichten den Verkäufer zur Übertragung der Gebrauchsanleitung Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R an den Erwerber, zusammen mit der Ware. Eine fehlende Anleitung oder falsche Informationen, die dem Verbraucher übertragen werden, bilden eine Grundlage für eine Reklamation aufgrund Unstimmigkeit des Geräts mit dem Vertrag. Rechtsmäßig lässt man das Anfügen einer Gebrauchsanleitung in anderer Form als Papierform zu, was letztens sehr oft genutzt wird, indem man eine grafische oder elektronische Anleitung von Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R, sowie Anleitungsvideos für Nutzer beifügt. Die Bedingung ist, dass ihre Form leserlich und verständlich ist.

Was ist eine Gebrauchsanleitung?

Das Wort kommt vom lateinischen „instructio”, d.h. ordnen. Demnach kann man in der Anleitung Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R die Beschreibung der Etappen der Vorgehensweisen finden. Das Ziel der Anleitung ist die Belehrung, Vereinfachung des Starts, der Nutzung des Geräts oder auch der Ausführung bestimmter Tätigkeiten. Die Anleitung ist eine Sammlung von Informationen über ein Gegenstand/eine Dienstleistung, ein Hinweis.

Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R. Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

Was sollte also eine ideale Gebrauchsanleitung beinhalten?

Die Gebrauchsanleitung Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R sollte vor allem folgendes enthalten:
- Informationen über technische Daten des Geräts Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R
- Den Namen des Produzenten und das Produktionsjahr des Geräts Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R
- Grundsätze der Bedienung, Regulierung und Wartung des Geräts Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R
- Sicherheitszeichen und Zertifikate, die die Übereinstimmung mit entsprechenden Normen bestätigen

Warum lesen wir keine Gebrauchsanleitungen?

Der Grund dafür ist die fehlende Zeit und die Sicherheit, was die bestimmten Funktionen der gekauften Geräte angeht. Leider ist das Anschließen und Starten von Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R zu wenig. Eine Anleitung beinhaltet eine Reihe von Hinweisen bezüglich bestimmter Funktionen, Sicherheitsgrundsätze, Wartungsarten (sogar das, welche Mittel man benutzen sollte), eventueller Fehler von Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R und Lösungsarten für Probleme, die während der Nutzung auftreten könnten. Immerhin kann man in der Gebrauchsanleitung die Kontaktnummer zum Service Horizon Fitness finden, wenn die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen nicht wirksam sind. Aktuell erfreuen sich Anleitungen in Form von interessanten Animationen oder Videoanleitungen an Popularität, die den Nutzer besser ansprechen als eine Broschüre. Diese Art von Anleitung gibt garantiert, dass der Nutzer sich das ganze Video anschaut, ohne die spezifizierten und komplizierten technischen Beschreibungen von Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R zu überspringen, wie es bei der Papierform passiert.

Warum sollte man Gebrauchsanleitungen lesen?

In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R, über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

  • Seite 1

    R ev . 1.1 RECUMBENT BIKE ELITE 2.0R ELITE 3.0R Owner’ s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com elite series recumbent owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:49 AM Page 1[...]

  • Seite 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brak e against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS - 2 YEARS Horizon Fit[...]

  • Seite 3

    MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be follo wed. Read all instructions before using this e xercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of bur ns, fire , electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this ex ercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner&a[...]

  • Seite 4

    O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your physician bef ore continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bike . • Make sure handl[...]

  • Seite 5

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bik e to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise program. Belo w are [...]

  • Seite 6

    W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to w arming up. The w arm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous ex ercise. Make sure that y ou w arm-up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slo w pace. COOL DO WN Never stop e xercising suddenly! A cool-down period allo ws your heart to readjust to the decre[...]

  • Seite 7

    STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few g entle stretc h- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of ex ercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretc hes with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make [...]

  • Seite 8

    MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. T o move , firmly grasp the vertical seat post, and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and r oll. CAUTION! Our recumbent bik es are well built and heavy , weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when movin[...]

  • Seite 9

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bik es so lubrication is not needed. The most impor tant main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after eac h use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only[...]

  • Seite 10

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e x ercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 da ys per we[...]

  • Seite 11

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. How ever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanic[...]

  • Seite 12

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. (3.0R only) SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose c hest strap . Moisture on the r ubber electrodes is required f or proper oper ation. T ry a more generous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap . Chest your e xercise environment f or sources of interfer[...]

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    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free . How ever , if you do e xperience problems with y our recumbent bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console. SOLUTION: R emove the console and v erify that the console cable[...]

  • Seite 14

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising . The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another pr ogram is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the recumbent bike. T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE CHART Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart [...]

  • Seite 15

    FEEDBA CK Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers tw o hear t rate feedback options. Y ou may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free w orkout. (Elite 3.0R model only) HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for y our hear [...]

  • Seite 16

    RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energ y . May be used to evaluate and quantify y our fitness [...]

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    MANUAL Customized workouts, allo wing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTER V ALS Improv es y our strength, speed, and endurance b y raising and low ering the resistance levels throughout y our workout to involve both your heart and muscles. ROLLING Maintains weight b y gradually raising and lo wering the resist- [...]

  • Seite 18

    MANUAL Customized workouts, allo wing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTER V ALS Improv es y our strength, speed, and endurance b y raising and low ering the resistance levels throughout y our workout to involve both your heart and muscles. ROLLING Maintains weight b y gradually raising and lo wering the resist- [...]

  • Seite 19

    RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energ y . May be used to evaluate and quantify y our fitness [...]

  • Seite 20

    FEEDBA CK Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers tw o hear t rate feedback options. Y ou may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free w orkout. (Elite 3.0R model only) HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for y our hear [...]

  • Seite 21

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising . The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another pr ogram is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the recumbent bike. T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE CHART Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart [...]

  • Seite 22

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free . How ever , if you do e xperience problems with y our recumbent bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console. SOLUTION: R emove the console and v erify that the console cable[...]

  • Seite 23

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. (3.0R only) SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose c hest strap . Moisture on the r ubber electrodes is required f or proper oper ation. T ry a more generous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap . Chest your e xercise environment f or sources of interfer[...]

  • Seite 24

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. How ever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanic[...]

  • Seite 25

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e x ercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 da ys per we[...]

  • Seite 26

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bik es so lubrication is not needed. The most impor tant main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after eac h use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only[...]

  • Seite 27

    MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. T o move , firmly grasp the vertical seat post, and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and r oll. CAUTION! Our recumbent bik es are well built and heavy , weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when movin[...]

  • Seite 28

    STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few g entle stretc h- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of ex ercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretc hes with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make [...]

  • Seite 29

    W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to w arming up. The w arm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous ex ercise. Make sure that y ou w arm-up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slo w pace. COOL DO WN Never stop e xercising suddenly! A cool-down period allo ws your heart to readjust to the decre[...]

  • Seite 30

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bik e to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise program. Belo w are [...]

  • Seite 31

    O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your physician bef ore continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bike . • Make sure handl[...]

  • Seite 32

    MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be follo wed. Read all instructions before using this e xercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of bur ns, fire , electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this ex ercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner&a[...]

  • Seite 33

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brak e against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS - 2 YEARS Horizon Fit[...]

  • Seite 34

    R ev . 1.1 RECUMBENT BIKE ELITE 2.0R ELITE 3.0R Owner’ s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com elite series recumbent owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:49 AM Page 1[...]