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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Horizon Fitness R20. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Horizon Fitness R20 o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Horizon Fitness R20 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Horizon Fitness R20, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Horizon Fitness R20 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Horizon Fitness R20
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Horizon Fitness R20
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Horizon Fitness R20
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Horizon Fitness R20 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Horizon Fitness R20 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Horizon Fitness en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Horizon Fitness R20, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Horizon Fitness R20, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Horizon Fitness R20. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com R ev . 1.0 RECUMBENT BIKE HORIZON R20 HORIZON R30 Owner’ s Guide Designed for life. TM horizon R20_R30 owner’s guidev2.0.qxd 7/9/2003 11:22 AM Page 1[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brake ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P AR TS - 1 YEAR Horizon Fitn[...]

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

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    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 ph ysician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bik e. • Make sure handl[...]

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

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    Before pr oceeding, find your recumbent bike’s serial number and model name located on the front f oot tube and enter it in the space provided below: Refer to this number when calling f or ser vice, and also enter this serial number on y our W arranty Card and in y our own records. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete Owner’s Gu[...]

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

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

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    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after each use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only . Never[...]

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    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 select button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e xercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 days per w e[...]

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    ARE THE SOUNDS MY 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. Ho wever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanical no[...]

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    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required f or proper operation. T ry a more gener ous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap. (R30 only) Chest your e xercise envir onment for sources of interference [...]

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    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. Ho wever , 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 verify that the console cable i[...]

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    T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age , current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your [...]

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    DISPLAY TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds . View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your w orkout. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles . View the accumulated distance during your workout. CAL ORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. RPM Shown as R evolutions per Minute. Impr ove striding tech- nique while reducing leg muscle fa[...]

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    DISPLAY RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons or the quic k resistance ke ys on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 20 quic k speed ke ys (level 1 being the eas- iest and level 20 being the most difficult). W ATTS A measurement of your expen[...]

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    USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Y our Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allo wing you to compete against a selected pacer . To use your R ace Progr am, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the R ace program b y either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. 2. Choose the desired P ace (averag e speed) using[...]

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    ROCK CLIMB: Time defaults to 30 minutes 123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112353353353353353353353353211 Level 2 112364464464464464464464463211 Level 3 122475575575575575575575574221 Level 4 122586686686686686686686685221 Level 5 235697797797797797797797796532 Level 6 2357 1 0 88 1[...]

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    123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112333445555443344555544333211 Level 2 112344556666554455666655443211 Level 3 122455667777665566777766554221 Level 4 122566778888776677888877665221 Level 5 235677889999887788999988776532 Level 6 23578899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 998899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 99887[...]

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    ROCK CLIMB Improv es performance and stamina by r aising the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor ter- rains. PULSE Zone TM Benefits weight loss b y maintaining an optimum ex ercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the resistance to keep you in y our target heart rate zone. PROGRAM PROFILES RA CE A great motivatio[...]

  • Página 21

    ROCK CLIMB Improv es performance and stamina by r aising the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor ter- rains. PULSE Zone TM Benefits weight loss b y maintaining an optimum ex ercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the resistance to keep you in y our target heart rate zone. PROGRAM PROFILES RA CE A great motivatio[...]

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    123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112333445555443344555544333211 Level 2 112344556666554455666655443211 Level 3 122455667777665566777766554221 Level 4 122566778888776677888877665221 Level 5 235677889999887788999988776532 Level 6 23578899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 998899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 99887[...]

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    ROCK CLIMB: Time defaults to 30 minutes 123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112353353353353353353353353211 Level 2 112364464464464464464464463211 Level 3 122475575575575575575575574221 Level 4 122586686686686686686686685221 Level 5 235697797797797797797797796532 Level 6 2357 1 0 88 1[...]

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    USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Y our Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allo wing you to compete against a selected pacer . To use your R ace Progr am, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the R ace program b y either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. 2. Choose the desired P ace (averag e speed) using[...]

  • Página 25

    DISPLAY RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons or the quic k resistance ke ys on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 20 quic k speed ke ys (level 1 being the eas- iest and level 20 being the most difficult). W ATTS A measurement of your expen[...]

  • Página 26

    DISPLAY TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds . View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your w orkout. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles . View the accumulated distance during your workout. CAL ORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. RPM Shown as R evolutions per Minute. Impr ove striding tech- nique while reducing leg muscle fa[...]

  • Página 27

    T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age , current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your [...]

  • Página 28

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. Ho wever , 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 verify that the console cable i[...]

  • Página 29

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required f or proper operation. T ry a more gener ous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap. (R30 only) Chest your e xercise envir onment for sources of interference [...]

  • Página 30

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY 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. Ho wever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanical no[...]

  • Página 31

    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 select button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e xercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 days per w e[...]

  • Página 32

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after each use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only . Never[...]

  • Página 33

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

  • Página 34

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

  • Página 35

    Before pr oceeding, find your recumbent bike’s serial number and model name located on the front f oot tube and enter it in the space provided below: Refer to this number when calling f or ser vice, and also enter this serial number on y our W arranty Card and in y our own records. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete Owner’s Gu[...]

  • Página 36

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

  • Página 37

    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 ph ysician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bik e. • Make sure handl[...]

  • Página 38

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

  • Página 39

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brake ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS - 1 YEAR Horizon Fitne[...]

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    HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com R ev . 1.0 RECUMBENT BIKE HORIZON R20 HORIZON R30 Owner’ s Guide Designed for life. TM horizon R20_R30 owner’s guidev2.0.qxd 7/9/2003 11:22 AM Page 1[...]