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Octane Fitness Q47 Operation Manual

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Summary of Q47

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    Q47/q47e/q47ce.

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    Ii.

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    Iii q 4 7 / q 4 7 e / q 4 7 c e 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 exercise program. The team at octane fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in the world so that you wi...

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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! Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for people over 35 or those with pre-existing health conditions. I...

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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. • to protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under your elliptical cross trainer. •...

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    Vi h e a r t r a t e o p t i o n s a f e t y g u i d e l i n e s before using the octane fitness q47e or q47ce with heartlogic ™ intelligence, read and follow these instructions: wireless chest strap • do not use the chest strap if you have a cardiac pacemaker or are taking prescription medication. ...

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    Vii t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s electronics....................................................................................................................................... 1 • q47 standard & q47/q47ce deluxe consoles and keypads........................................ 1 • programs and featu...

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    E l e c t r o n i c s q47 standard & q47e/q47ce deluxe consoles and keypads welcome to some of the easiest to use, yet most sophisticated, electronics available in the fitness industry. In purchasing your octane elliptical you had three choices: the q47 with standard electronics, the q47e with delux...

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    2 now-zone press the now-zone button to move instantly into a heart rate-controlled program using your current heart rate as the target. Press the button a second time to exit the heart rate-controlled program and enter a manual program. Now-zone can be activated while in any program at any time as ...

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    Weight (+ and –) increases or decreases the user’s entered weight. This value is used to give a more accurate calorie burn readout. Weight is displayed in pounds (english) or kilograms (metric). Use the user set-up function (described on page 25) to change the display from one to the other. Enter se...

  • Page 12: Q47 Console And Keypad

    4 q47 console and keypad program breakdown preset resistance programs: manual—random—interval—hill—beginner variable stride programs: 10k—powerwalk—stride interval—dual direction—stride burst calories/hour stride lower body only squat fast reverse lean back slow pull-arms push-arms p r o g r a m s m...

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    Q47e/q47ce deluxe console and keypad program breakdown preset resistance programs: manual—random—interval—hill—beginner heart rate controlled programs: fat burn—cardio—heart rate interval—heart rate hill— heart rate speed interval variable stride programs: 10k—powerwalk—stride interval—dual directio...

  • Page 14: Programs And Features

    Manual the manual program simulates walking or jogging on a flat surface. The manual program does not have a warm-up. The resistance stays constant for the entire workout, unless you change it by pressing level (+/–). The oval racetrack signifies 1/4 mile (or 1/4 kilometer); a counter shows how many...

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    7 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. When you begin the program, “1st interval” scrolls across the ...

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    Beginner the beginner program is a great routine for beginners or people just getting back into their workouts. This program is designed to carry you through 14 workouts, one per day, gradually increasing intensity each day. Each day’s workout includes a preset value for time, resistance level, and ...

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    9 heart rate controlled programs—q47e/q47ce . Fat.Burn.-.Cardio.-.Heart.Rate.Interval.-.Heart.Rate.Hill.-.Heart.Rate.Speed.Interval tip: use the level (+/–) button on the right moving handlebar to quickly and easily adjust your heart rate controlled workout to meet your needs—without taking your han...

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    0 (q47e/q47ce) heart rate interval the heart rate interval program puts you through intervals of 70% 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). E...

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    Heart rate hill heart rate hill takes you through a series of hills which increase from % to 7% to % of your theoretical maximum heart rate (tmhr). Each hill lasts for two minutes. Begin the program by entering your age. The display shows your 85% heart rate based on the age you entered. You can con...

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    2 (q47e/q47ce) speed interval heart rate the heart rate speed interval program puts you through intervals of % and % 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 t...

  • Page 21: Variable Stride Programs

    Variable stride programs . Starter.-.Powerwalk.-.Stride.Interval.-.Dual.Direction.-.Armblaster tip: use the stride (+/–) button on the left moving handlebar to quickly and easily adjust your variable stride workout to meet your needs without taking your hands off the grips! Powerwalk the powerwalk p...

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    4 stride lnterval the stride interval program alternates shorter stride intervals and longer stride intervals. Each interval is two minutes long. Resistance remains constant during the workout. Begin the program by entering the lengths of the long and short strides and the resistance level. During t...

  • Page 23: Workload Resistance

    (q47e/q47ce) workload resistance resistance level octane fitness q47/q47e/q47ce ellipticals have 20 discrete levels of resistance. Level 1 is the easiest and level 20 is the most difficult. The manual program and quick start allow the user the ability to totally control the resistance level. Interva...

  • Page 24: Led Readout Windows

    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 99:59, 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 functions ...

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    7 q47ce contact heart rate option your octane fitness cross-trainer features premium workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training programs: fat burn, cardio, heart rate interval, heart rate hill, and heart rate speed interval. Each individual workout offers di...

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    Walk jog run reverse electronically adjustable stride with smartstride ™ the q47 series elliptical cross trainers are 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 cu...

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    9 what should my stride length be? The q47 series ellipticals offer octane fitness’ unique size-based programming to help you find your optimum stride length for walking, jogging, and running. When you exercise at your perfect stride length, you can burn more calories, avoid injuries, and feel bette...

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    20 find your perfect stride length hip indexing pivot approximate height walk jog run forward stride reverse stride forward stride reverse stride forward stride reverse stride 1 under 5’ (under 152 cm) 18 in. (46 cm) 18 in. (46 cm) 19 (48 cm) 18 in. (46 cm) 20.5 (52 cm) 18 in. (46 cm) 2 - 3 5’0” to ...

  • Page 29: X-Mode

    2 x-mode ™ and 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 pu...

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    22 glutekicker ™ glutekicker is an aggressive subset of x-mode+ that is focused on your glutes, hips and thighs. It uses four modes; reverse, squat, fast and lean back. Glutekicker sessions last for one minute, with a one-minute recovery period. Tip: want to increase or decrease the length of your g...

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    2 heartlogic intelligence (q47e/q47ce only) the q47e and q47ce are 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. It all begins with the wire...

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    24 led readout (q47e/q47ce) heart rate controlled workouts are one of the most accurate training techniques available. Understanding your body’s intensity level is critical in taking your workouts to the next level. Heartlogic excels at displaying essential data during your workout, enabling you to ...

  • Page 33: Customizing Key Features

    2 customizing key features many of the standard features and controls of your octane fitness cross-trainer can be customized to fit your personal preferences. In just a few simple steps, you can set up your machine to skip the warm-up, countdown your workout time, and display units in english or met...

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    2 beep you may turn the console sounds “on” or “off”. The factory default setting is “on”. Brightness (brit) you can adjust the intensity or brightness of the console leds, choos- ing any value between 1 and 8. A higher number represents more light. The factory default setting is 8. Exit when exit i...

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    27 armblaster to customize the armblaster feature, press and hold the armblaster button for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then customize three characteristics of armblaster: armblaster off time the time between armblaster sets. The original setting is 3:00. Use the time (+/–) butt...

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    2 glutekicker to customize the glutekicker feature, press and hold the glutekicker button for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then customize two characteristics of glutekicker: glutekicker on time the length of each x-mode interval. The factory default setting is 1:00. Use the time ...

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    29 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 with converging motion are only offered by octane, and these inn...

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    0 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 coll...

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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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    2 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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    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 the...

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    4 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 wi...

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    Unit doesn’t power up • check the connection of the power cord from the machine to the wall outlet. • plug a lamp or radio into the outlet to see if the wall outlet has power. If a light switch controls the outlet, turn it on. • check to see that the light on the power supply lights up. If you have ...

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    Heart rate readout seems inaccurate (too high or too low) (q47e/q47ce) 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 wate...

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    7 unable to activate movement management (mom) mode • check to see that mom mode is enabled. Enter user set-up by pressing and holding the level +/– keys for three seconds. • press any +/– key until “mom” displays in the matrix window. • press enter until “on” is displayed. • press any +/– key until...

  • Page 46: N O T E S

    If.You.Have.Any.Questions.Or.Need.Additional.Assistance.Please.Contact.Octane.Fitness.Customer.Service. At.888.Octane4. Machine wobbles and is unstable on the floor • the adjustable levelers may not be properly set on the machine. There are four adjustable levelers, located on the bottom of the octa...

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    9 l i m i t e d c o n s u m e r w a r r a n t y q 4 7 / q 4 7 e / q 4 7 c e warranty registration: you must register your product with octane fitness. You can register by mail or register via our web site at www.Octanefitness.Com. Octane fitness 9200 wyoming avenue north suite 380 brooklyn park, mn ...

  • Page 48: N O T E S

    40 e x c l u s i o n s a n d l i m i t a t i o n s this warranty applies only to the original owner or the person to whom the warranty has been transferred. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective frame or defective part and is the sole remedy of the warranty. ...

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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 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 card and sending it to octane fitness with a ...

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    42 date purchased: base serial number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ console serial number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ store: store phone #: salesperson:.

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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, smartstride, glutekicker, armblaster, and x-mode are registe...