Summary of PRO4500
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Iii p r o 4 5 0 0 o p e r a t i o n s m a n u a l thank you for choosing an octane fitness ® elliptical cross trainer and congratulations on fueling your health club. The team at octane fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in the world so you and your members have a tr...
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Iv i m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s p l e a s e r e a d a n d s a v e t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s warning! Anyone using this product should consult a physician before they start their exercise program. This is especially important for persons over 35 or those with pre-exis...
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V o t h e r i m p o r t a n t s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s • place the elliptical cross trainer on a level surface with at least two feet of clearance behind the pedal at its farthest back position. • if you have more than one unit, position them so that there are at least 24 inches (60cm) betw...
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Vi h e a r t r a t e f e a t u r e s a f e t y g u i d e l i n e s before using the octane fitness pro4500 with heartlogic ™ intelligence, read and follow these instructions: contact heart rate grips • clean the contact heart rate grips periodically to remove sweat and oils. Use a damp cloth with a ...
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Vii t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s electronics....................................................................................................................................... 1 • pro4500 console.......................................................................................................
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E l e c t r o n i c s pro4500 console welcome to some of the easiest to use, yet most sophisticated, electronics available in the fitness industry! Programming the console dedicatedlogic ™ programming was created to give you the ultimate in ease of use and total flexibility for programming your cons...
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Armblaster armblaster is a proprietary program designed to boost cardiovascular endurance while building strength and muscle tone. Press the armblaster button at any time during your workout to integrate cardio sessions with strength sessions. The cardio session follows the program profile that you ...
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Age (+ and –) used for heart rate programs. Entering an age will give a recommended target heart rate based on the formula 220 – your age = your theoretical maximum heart rate (tmhr). That number is then multiplied by the program intensity value to determine your target heart rate(s). If you are not...
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4 pro4500 console program breakdown preset resistance programs: manual—random—interval—hill—10k heart rate controlled programs: fat burn—cardio—heart rate interval—heart rate hill— heart rate speed interval variable stride programs: starter—powerwalk—stride interval—dual direction—stride burst tip: ...
Page 13: Preset Resistance Programs
5 manual the manual program simulates walking or jogging on a flat surface. The manual program does not have a warm-up. To begin the program, you are prompted to enter your workout time, stride length, level, and weight. The resistance stays constant for the entire workout, unless you change it by p...
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Interval the interval program alternates between two different levels of resistance. Each level is independently adjustable, so you can customize the amount of change between the two intervals. All intervals have a two-minute duration. To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time...
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0k 10k simulates jogging or running outdoors. It is a great training device to get ready for a competition. To begin the program you are prompted to enter your stride length, level, and weight. After you complete the warm-up, the changes in terrain replicate the challenges you encounter running outs...
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Heart rate interval the heart rate interval program puts you through intervals of 0% and 0% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (tmhr). Interval training has been shown to give superior results compared to steady state training (that is, training at a constant resistance level). Each interval las...
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Heart rate hill heart rate hill takes you through a series of hills which increase in intensity from 5% to 5% to 5% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (tmhr). Each hill lasts for two minutes. To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time, stride length, age, and high (85%) tar...
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0 heart rate the heart rate speed interval program puts you though intervals of 5% and 5% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (tmhr). It combines steeper intervals with changing speeds. Interval training has been shown to give superior results compared to steady state training (that is, training ...
Page 19: Variable Stride Programs
Variable stride programs . Starter.-.Powerwalk.-.Stride.Interval.-.Dual.Direction.-.Stride.Burst. Starter the starter program is a great routine for beginners or people just getting back into their workouts. This program is designed to carry you through 10 workouts, one per day, gradually increasing...
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Stride burst the stride burst program alternates one-minute long stride, higher resistance intervals with two-minute shorter stride, lower resistance recovery intervals. To begin the program, you are prompted to enter your workout time, the long and short stride lengths, and the high resistance (for...
Page 21: Workload Resistance
Workload resistance resistance level octane fitness pro4500 has 30 discrete levels of resistance. Level 1 is the easiest and level 30 is the most difficult. The manual program and quick start allow the user the ability to totally control the resistance level. Interval programs (manual, interval, pow...
Page 22: Led Readout Windows
4 led readout windows time displays workout time, counting up from 0:00. Time can be increased or decreased twice during your workout. The maximum time is 99:00, then the display rolls over to 0:00. Note: the time readout can be adjusted to count down instead of up; refer to the user set-up function...
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5 walk jog run reverse art the pro4500 is equipped with electronically adjustable stride, providing a custom fit for your body and your workout. Adjustable stride isn’t just for fine-tuning the workout to your height—it custom fits your octane cross trainer to your size and style and adds valuable v...
Page 24: How To Use Smartstride
How to use smartstride beginning exercisers to elite athletes can take advantage of these unmatched interactive ergonomics with the press of the smartstride button. Begin by choosing any program or quickstart. Once you begin pedaling at a comfortable pace, press the smartstride button. Your pro4500 ...
Page 25: X-Mode
X-mode ™ + using x-mode is like having a personal trainer coaching you. It is a great way to take advantage of the variety your elliptical cross trainer offers, and is a great motivational tool that keeps your workout fresh and exciting. The x-mode feature works in any program; simply push the butto...
Page 26: Heartlogic Intelligence
Heartlogic intelligence the pro4500 is equipped with heartlogic—the latest in heart rate control technology. Heartlogic intelligence is a sophisticated yet easy to use technology that brings you the most accurate and effective workout possible. Your pro4500 uses both contact heart rate grips and wir...
Page 27: Matrix Display
Matrix display during heart rate interval programs (heart rate interval, heart rate hill, heart rate speed interval), the matrix display is used to inform you of your progress through the intervals. Led readout heart rate controlled workouts are one of the most accurate training techniques available...
Page 28: Customizing Key Features
0 customizing key features many of the standard features and controls of your pro4500 can be customized to fit your personal preferences or workout environment. In just a few simple steps, you can set up your machine to skip the warm-up, countdown your workout time, set the maximum workout time, and...
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Your octane fitness cross trainer features one-of-a-kind handlebars that deliver the ultimate upper-body workout with virtually unlimited options for maximal comfort, customization, and effectiveness. The unique multigrip handlebars that are only offered by octane have revolutionized how you workout...
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S m a r t e x e r c i s e t i p s be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Books, videotapes, the internet, and personal trainers are all great sources of information on exercise programs. Make sure the information comes from a credible source such as the american colleg...
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. What should my heart rate be? To understand exercise intensity you must first determine your theoretical maximum heart rate (tmhr) by subtracting your age from 220. The lower limit of your heart rate training zone is 55% of your tmhr; the upper limit is 90% of tmhr. You should always exercise with...
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4 exercise variety while octane offers one of the most versatile exercise machines available, we encourage people 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 ...
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5 s t a r t i n g y o u r w o r k o u t warm-up start your workout at a lower speed and intensity for three to five minutes. This allows the blood to flow throughout the body and raise muscle temperature. You can walk, pedal, bike or use your elliptical cross trainer for your warm-up. Mounting the t...
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C l e a n i n g & m a i n t e n a n c e warning! Machine contains moving parts. Take caution when trying to locate and fix any problem with the machine. Your octane fitness elliptical has been manufactured to withstand many hours of hard use with minimal required maintenance. The only thing you will...
Page 35: Electronic Issues
Unit doesn’t power up • is the unit plugged in? Check the connection of the power cord from the machine to the wall outlet. • is there power from the wall? Plug a lamp or radio into the outlet to see if the wall has power. Does a light switch control the outlet? If so, turn it on. • does the light o...
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Heart rate readout seems inaccurate (too high or too low) chest strap • there may be interference with another electrical product (lights, tv, personal stereo, wireless network, mp3 players, phones, etc.). Turn off any other electrical product to see if there is interference. • put water between you...
Page 37: Mechanical Issues
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact octane fitness customer service at .Octane4. Handlebars are loose/wobble side to side • the moving handlebar attachment screws may be loose. Make sure they are tightened down properly. See assembly instructions to remove handleb...
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0 limited commercial warranty pro4500 note: warranty outside of the united states and canada may vary. The service section of our website at www.Octanefitness.Com contains additional country-specific warranty information/limitations which may alter or amend the following limited warranty provisions....
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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. Product failure due to users in excess of 300 lbs. Is not covered. Parts and electro...
Page 40: Limited Consumer Warranty
Limited consumer warranty pro4500 note: warranty outside of the united states and canada may vary. The service section of our website at www.Octanefitness.Com contains additional country- specific warranty information/limitations which may alter or amend the following limited warranty provisions. Pl...
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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 remedie...
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4 w a r r a n t y t r a n s f e r c a r d p r o 4 5 0 0 — h o m e s e t t i n g o n l y as the original owner, octane fitness allows you to transfer the balance of the warranty of your product to an individual of your choosing who purchases or is given the product. By filling out a warranty transfer...
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F u e l y o u r l i f e ™ 9200 wyoming avenue north. Suite 380 brooklyn park, mn 55445 888.Octane4 www.Octanefitness.Com © 2007 octane fitness, llc. All rights reserved. Octane fitness, dedicatedlogic, fuel your life, heartlogic, now-zone, armblaster, smartstride, x- mode +, and glutekicker are regi...