Horizon Fitness ELITE SERIES 3.1R - Manual (Page 27)

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Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you
do experience problems with your recumbent bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed
below.
PROBLEM: There is no display on the console.
SOLUTION: Remove the console and verify that the console cable is attached properly, making sure
that the cable is securely inserted into the console.
PROBLEM: The recumbent bike makes a squeaking or chirping noise.
SOLUTION: Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process, grease the threads and tighten
again.
PROBLEM: The resistance levels seem to be incorrect, seeming too hard or too easy.
SOLUTION: Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position. Restart the
console and retry the resistance levels. (3.1R only)
HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: There is no heart rate reading
SOLUTION: If you are using the chest strap, there may be a poor connection between the electrodes
and the skin. Remoisten the electrodes with water. (3.1R only)
SOLUTION: The chest strap may not be positioned properly. Reposition the chest strap. It may be
necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap. (3.1R only)
SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not beyond the rec-
ommended range of 36 inches. (3.1R only)
SOLUTION: The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jewelry store or
return to Horizon Fitness for a battery replacement. (3.1R only)