Horizon Comfort 4.0 Ergometer

Safety Information

• Use this equipment only for its intended use as described in this guide and in the equipment’s Owner’s Manual.
• At NO time should children under the age of 14 use the equipment.
• At NO time should pets or children under the age of 14 be closer to the equipment than 10 feet / 3 meters.
• This equipment is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for their safety.
• Always wear athletic shoes while using this equipment. NEVER operate the exercise equipment with bare feet.
• Do not wear any clothing that might catch on any moving parts of this equipment.
• Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death.
• If you experience any kind of pain, including but not limited to chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
• Do not jump on the equipment.
• At no time should more than one person be on the equipment.
• Set up and operate this equipment on a solid level surface.
• Never operate the equipment if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged.
• Use handlebars to maintain balance when mounting and dismounting, and for additional stability while exercising.
• To avoid injury, do not expose any body parts (for example, fingers, hands, arms or feet) to the drive mechanism or other potentially moving parts of the equipment.
• Connect this exercise product to a properly grounded outlet only.
• This equipment should never be left unattended when plugged in. When not in use, and prior to servicing, cleaning, or moving equipment, turn off power, then unplug from outlet.
• Do not use any equipment that is damaged or has worn or broken parts. Use only replacement parts supplied by Customer Tech Support or an authorized dealer.
• Never operate this equipment if it has been dropped, damaged, or is not working properly, has a damaged cord or plug, is located in a damp or wet environment, or has been immersed in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull on this power cord or apply any mechanical loads to this cord.
• Do not remove any protective covers unless instructed by Customer Tech Support. Service should only be done by an authorized service a technician.
• To prevent electrical shock, never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or when oxygen is being administered.
• This equipment should not be used by persons weighing more than the specified maximum weight capacity as listed in the equipment Owner’s Manual. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Do not use this equipment in any location that is not temperature controlled, such as, but not limited to: garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Contact Customer Tech Support or an authorized dealer for examination, repair and/or service.
• Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
• Never rotate the foot pedals by hand.
• Never dismount the equipment until the pedals come to a complete STOP.
• Ensure that adjustment levers (seat and handlebar fore-and-aft) are properly secured and do not interfere with range of motion during exercise.
• Do not attempt to ride the exercise bike in a standing position at high RPMs until you have practiced at slower speeds.
• Make sure your shoes are fixed into the toe cage (if available).
• Apply full resistance load when the Indoor Cycle is not in use to prevent injuries due to moving drive gear components.
• The Indoor Cycle does not have a free moving flywheel; the pedals will continue to move together with the flywheel until the flywheel stops. Reducing speed in a controlled manner is required. To stop the flywheel immediately, push down hard the emergency brake. Always pedal in a controlled manner and adjust your desired cadence according to your own abilities. Push the emergency brake down = emergency stop.
• The Indoor Cycle uses a fixed flywheel that builds momentum and will keep the pedals turning even after the user stops pedaling or if the user’s feet slip off. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE YOUR FEET FROM THE PEDALS OR DISMOUNT THE MACHINE UNTIL BOTH THE PEDALS AND THE FLYWHEEL HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to loss of control and the potential for serious injury.