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Octane Fitness xRide xR6 Operation Manual

Summary of xRide xR6

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    Xr6 / xr6e / xr6ce operations manual.

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    Iii x r 6 / x r 6 e / x r 6 c e o p e r a t i o n s m a n u a l congratulations! You are about to begin fueling your exercise program with a whole new breed of exercise equipment—xride™ by octane fitness ® . The team at octane fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in th...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    Iv this product is intended for household use. Please read and save these instructions 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 warning ! Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for people over 35 or those with pre-existing hea...

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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 • placetheseatedellipticalcrosstraineronalevelsurfacewithatleast12inches(30.5cm)ofclearanceon each side of the unit. • toprotectthefloororcarpetfromdamage,placeamatunderyourseatedellipticalcrosstrainer. • keepchildrenofftheseatedellipti...

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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 xr6e or xr6ce 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 getting started ............................................................................................................................... 1 electronics ...............................................................................................................

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  • Page 9: Adjusting The Seat

    1 g e t t i n g s t a r t e d welcome to a new breed of exercise equipment— xride™ by octane fitness! You will soon be experiencing a great ride as you challenge yourself with its sophisticated electronics and the variety of pre-programmed workouts. Getting started is easy; just move one of the movi...

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    2 e l e c t r o n i c s xr6 standard & xr6e/xr6ce deluxe 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 xr6 with standard electronics, the xr6e with deluxe electronics, or t...

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    3 tip: if you feel like doing something different after you have started your favorite workout with my quickstart, simply enter your new information. This will only change the current workout, not your saved favorite. Note: your profile is saved even when you unplug the machine. Pause clear press on...

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    4 age ( and ) used by heart rate programs. Entering your age, a value between 15 and 99, allows the xr6e or xr6ce electronics to determine 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...

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    6 x r 6 s t a n d a r d c o n s o l e & k e y p a d program breakdown preset resistance programs: manual — random — interval — custom interval — beginner.

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    7 x r 6 e / x r 6 c e d e l u x e c o n s o l e & k e y p a d program breakdown preset resistance programs: manual — random — interval — custom interval — beginner heart rate controlled programs: fat burn — cardio — hr interval — custom hr interval— 30:30 tip: do you wish the number leds didn’t togg...

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    8 p r o g r a m s a n d f e a t u r e s p r o g r a m w a r m - u p all xr6 series seated elliptical cross trainers feature 5 built-in preset resistance programs to keep your workouts interesting: manual, random, interval, custom interval, and beginner. The xr6e and xr6ce models also feature 4 heart...

  • Page 17: Preset Resistance Programs

    9 manual the manual program simulates riding on a flat road. The manual program does not have a warm-up. To begin the program, just start pedaling, then use the appropriate up () and down () keys to enter the program settings as desired: time, level, your age (xr6e/xr6ce only), and your weight. Th...

  • Page 18: Custom Inter Val

    10 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. After selecting the program, use the appropriate up () and d...

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    11 beginner the beginner program is a great routine for people just getting started or 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, resistan...

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    12 heart rate controlled programs (xr6e/xr6ce) fat burn—cardio—heart rate interval —heart rate custom interval fat burn the fat burn program guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calories burned from fat versus carbohydrates. After selecting the program, use the appropriate up () and do...

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    13 heart rate interval the heart rate interval program is an excellent workout using alternating two- minute intervals of 70% and 80% 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 con...

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    14 heart rate custom interval the heart rate custom interval program lets you specify the target heart rate and duration of up to 6 alternating intervals. After selecting the program, use the appropriate up () or down () keys to enter the program settings as prompted: age, intervals (2 to 6), inte...

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    15 30:30 the 30:30 program provides a simple test of your fitness level with 5 sets of 30-second sprint and recovery (fast and slow) intervals. For each set, the program monitors your heart rate and calculates the number of beats that your heart rate lowers between sprint intervals. Heart rate recov...

  • Page 24: Workload Resistance

    16 workload resistance resistance level the xr6 series seated elliptical cross trainers 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. Interval pr...

  • Page 25: X R 6 C E

    17 l e d r e a d o u t w i n d o w s x r 6 / x r 6 e / x r 6 c e time displays workout time, counting up from 0:00. Time can be increased or decreased during your workout. The maximum time is 99:00, then the display rolls over to 0:00. Refer to the user set-up features described on page 23 to switch...

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    18 x r 6 c e c o n t a c t h e a r t r a t e o p t i o n your octane fitness seated elliptical features premium workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training programs: fat burn, cardio, heart rate interval, and heart rate custom interval. In addition, the 30:30...

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    19 w o r k o u t b o o s t e r s the xr6 series elliptical cross trainers offer three unique workout enhancers that provide challenge and variety to help you stay motivated and committed to your exercise program. You can add muscle endurance, leg press, or chest press to any program at the touch of ...

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    20 l e g p r e s s leg press is an aggressive routine to help you build strength and power in your leg muscles. Leg press integrates cardio sessions with strength sessions focused on the legs. The cardio session follows the program profile that you have selected. To activiate leg press workout boost...

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    21 h e a r t l o g i c i n t e l l i g e n c e (xr6e/xr6ce) the xr6e and xr6ce are equipped with heartlogic intelligence—octane’s own heart rate control technology. Heartlogic intelligence is a sophisticated yet easy to use technology that brings you the most accurate and effective workout possible....

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    22 c r i t i c a l h e a r t r a t e f e e d b a c k l e d r e a d o u t 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 essenti...

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    23 c u s t o m i z i n g k e y f e a t u r e s many of the standard features and controls of your octane fitness seated elliptical 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, display workout time in a “countdown” mo...

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    24 beep you may turn the console sounds “on” or “off”. The original setting is “on”. Brightness (brit) you can adjust the intensity or brightness of the console leds, choosing any value between 1 and 8. A higher number represents more light. The original setting is 8. Exit when exit is displayed in ...

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    25 leg press to customize the leg press workout booster, press and hold the leg press button for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then customize three characteristics of leg press: time the time between leg press intervals. The original setting is 1:00. Use the time / keys to incre...

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    26 your octane fitness seated elliptical 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 are only offered by octane, and these innovative handlebars h...

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    27 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 col...

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    28 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 wit...

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    29 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 seated elliptical cross trainer for your warm-up. Progra...

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    30 c l e a n i n g & m a i n t e n a n c e warning! This machine contains moving parts. Take caution when trying to locate and fix any problem with the machine. Your octane fitness seated elliptical has been manufactured to withstand many hours of hard use with minimal required maintenance. Simply w...

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

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    32 “no hr” is displayed when doing heart rate controlled programs (xr6e or xr6ce) • are the heart rate cables connected correctly? Unplug and re-connect the heart rate cables at the back of the console and on the heart rate board on the back of the seat (you must remove the console back cover and se...

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    33 if you have any questions or need additional assistance please contact octane fitness customer service at 888.Octane4. Mechanical issues moving handlebars or foot pedals are loose/wobble side-to-side • the bolts securing the moving handlebars and the foot pedals must be very tight (approximately ...

  • Page 42: Limited Consumer Warranty

    34 limited consumer warranty xr6 series seated elliptical 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...

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    35 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 reme...

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    36 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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    37 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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    38 date purchased: base serial number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ console serial number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ store: store phone #: salesperson:.

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    40 f u e l y o u r l i f e ™ 9200 wyoming avenue north. Suite 380 brooklyn park, mn 55437 888.Octane4 www.Octanefitness.Com © 2009 octane fitness, llc. All rights reserved. Octane fitness, dedicatedlogic, fuel your life, heartlogic, now-zone, muscle endurance, chest press, and leg press are register...