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xR6/xR6e/xR6ce Operations Manual 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 the world so that you will have a tremendous workout experience.
This product is intended for household use. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R TANT SA F ET Y INST R U C TI O NS 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. If at any time during exercise you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before starting again.
O T H E R I M P O R TANT SA F ET Y P R E C AUTI O NS • Place the seated elliptical cross trainer on a level surface with at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance on each side of the unit. • To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under your seated elliptical cross trainer. • Keep children off the seated elliptical cross trainer at all times. • When the seated elliptical cross trainer is in use, children and pets should be kept clear of the area.
H EA R T R ATE O PTI O N SA F ET Y G UI D ELINES 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. Medication or electrical impulses from the cardiac pacemaker can cause inaccurate heart rate readings. • Please take care in handling the equipment as it is extremely sensitive.
TA B LE O F C O NTENTS Getting Started................................................................................................................................ 1 Electronics....................................................................................................................................... 2 • Standard Console & Deluxe Console............................................................................... 2 • Programs & Features........................................................
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G ETTIN G STA R TE 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 moving handlebars toward the back of the unit and have a seat. Adjusting the Seat The comfort and effectiveness of your workout on the xR6 begins with proper seat position.
ELE C T R O NI 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 the xR6ce with deluxe electronics plus contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars. Instructions for all three are included in this manual.
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 P ress once to pause your workout. The standard pause time is 5 minutes. Use the Time / keys to change the pause time; this adjustment can be made at any time while the machine is in pause mode.
Age ( and ) (xR6e/xR6ce) Enter sed by heart rate programs. Entering your age, a value between 15 and 99, U 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 intensity value to determine your target heart rate values. If you do not enter a value, the data is calculated based on age 40.
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xR6 Standard Console & Keypad Program Breakdown Preset resistance programs: 6 Manual — Random — Interval — Custom Interval — Beginner
xR6e/xR6ce Deluxe Console & Keypad 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: D o you wish the number LEDs didn’t toggle between the higher and lower LEDs? Do you just care about seeing time, or you want to focus on heart rate data on your xR6c/xR6ce? Just press the Enter key and it will freeze the display in that position.
Progr a m s a n d F e a t u r e s Program Warm-up 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 rate controlled programs—Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Interval, and Heart Rate Custom Interval—as well as Octane’s unique 30:30 performance program.
Preset Resistance Programs Manual—Random—Interval—Custom Interval—Beginner Manual T he 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. The resistance stays constant for the entire workout, unless you change it.
Interval T he 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 Down () keys to enter the program settings as prompted: levels for Interval 1 and Interval 2. You may also enter program time, your age (xR6e/xR6ce only) and your weight.
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, resistance level, and a recommended speed (RPM). After selecting the program, use Level / to select the program day. The preset values outlined in the chart below will be displayed in the corresponding windows.
Heart Rate Controlled Programs (xR6e/xR6ce) Fat Burn—Cardio—Heart Rate Interval —Heart Rate Custom Interval Note: For the heart rate controlled programs to work effectively, you must be wearing a wireless chest strap or consistently grasping the contact heart rate grips on the stationary handlebars throughout your workout. Fat Burn T he Fat Burn program guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calories burned from fat versus carbohydrates.
Heart Rate Interval The Heart Rate Interval program is an excellent workout using alternating twominute 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 constant resistance level). After selecting the program, use the appropriate Up () or Down () keys to enter the program settings as prompted: Age and Max Target Heart Rate (defaults to 80% of your TMHR).
Heart Rate Custom Interval T he 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), Interval 1—Time, Interval 1—Target Heart Rate, Interval n—Time, and Interval n—Target Heart Rate. You may also enter program time, your age, and your weight.
Performance Program (xR6e/xR6ce) 30:30 Note: For this performance program to work effectively, you must be wearing a wireless chest strap or consistently grasping the contact heart rate grips on the stationary handlebars throughout your workout. 30:30 T he 30:30 program provides a simple test of your fitness level with 5 sets of 30-second sprint and recovery (FAST and SLOW) intervals.
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 Programs (Interval, Custom Interval, and 30-30) allow the user to select the resistance level for specific intervals. The resistance level is represented by rows of LEDs in the matrix display.
LE D R e a d o u t x R 6 c e xR6 W i n d o w s x R 6 / x R 6 e / xR6e/xR6ce Time isplays workout time, counting up from 0:00. Time can be increased or decreased D 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 from a “count up” to “count down” display. Distance Displays an estimate of how far you have traveled. Distance can be shown in either miles (English) or kilometers (metric).
xR6ce Contact Heart Rate Option 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 performance program uses heart rate readings as a measure of overall fitness. Each of these workouts offers different premium benefits, as described on pages 12 through 15.
Workout Boosters 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.
Leg Press L eg 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 booster, just press the button.
HeartLogic Intelligence (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. It all begins with the wireless chest strap and, on the xR6ce, the digital contact heart rate grip sensors.
C r i t i c a l LE D H e a r t R a t e F e e d b a c k 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 essential data during your workout, enabling you to maximize your exercise time and effectiveness.
C u s t om i z i n g K e y F e at 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” mode, and display units in English or metric. You can mute the console beeps and adjust the brightness of the display to suit your personal preference.
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. When EXIT is displayed in the matrix window, press Enter to leave User Setup. All of your selections will be saved and will become the new standard settings for your machine.
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 Reps Level Change The time between Leg Press intervals. The original setting is 1:00. Use the Time / keys to increase or decrease this interval, choosing any value between 0:30 and 10:00, in increments of 0:15. Press Enter to save the new time between Leg Press intervals.
M ULTI G R IP H AN D LE B A R S 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 have revolutionized how you workout your upper-body.
S M A R T E X E R C ISE TIPS 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 College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or The American Council on Exercise (ACE). Visit them on the web at: • www.acsm.org • www.acefitness.com For every good information resource, there is also a gimmick or fad.
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 within these numbers. Example for a 40-year-old exerciser: 220 – 40 = 180 TMHR in beats per minute (BPM) 180 x .55 = 99 BPM lower limit 180 x .
STA R TIN G WARM-UP PROGRAMMING Y O U R W O R K O UT 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. The DedicatedLogic programming was designed to give you the most flexibility in programming the machine.
C LEANIN G & M AINTENAN 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 wipe off the machine after a hard workout to remove any sweat to keep the machine clean. WARNING Before starting any exercise program, consult your physician. Machine contains moving parts.
T R O U B LES H O O TIN G & F A Q s Electronic Issues Unit doesn’t power up Console displays an “Err” code Console blinks on / off LED lights are always on LED display is always toggling Console LEDs are not bright enough Console does not “beep” when buttons are pressed Console is in pause mode and won’t “wake up” Don’t feel a resistance change • Check the connection of the power cord from the power supply to the wall outlet and from the power supply to the machine.
“NO HR” is displayed when doing • Are the heart rate cables connected correctly? Unplug and re-connect the heart rate controlled programs heart rate cables at the back of the console and on the heart rate board (xR6e or xR6ce) on the back of the seat (you must remove the console back cover and seat back cover to do this). When re-connecting the cables, make sure you feel the connectors snap into place or hear a click that indicates a proper connection.
Mechanical Issues Moving handlebars or foot pedals • The bolts securing the moving handlebars and the foot pedals must be are loose/wobble side-to-side very tight (approximately 30 ft-lbs). Refer to the assembly instructions to locate and tighten these bolts. • If the issue persists, contact your local dealer for service. Machine wobbles and is unstable • The adjustable levelers may not be properly set on the machine. There on the floor are two adjustable levelers, located on the rear stabilizer.
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 COUNTRYSPECIFIC WARRANTY INFORMATION/LIMITATIONS WHICH MAY ALTER OR AMEND THE FOLLOWING LIMITED WARRANTY PROVISIONS. PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO DETERMINE SUCH WARRANTY PROVISIONS WITHIN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE IF YOU RESIDE IN A COUNTRY OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA.
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E X C LUSI O NS AN D LI M ITATI O NS 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. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the product as sold.
Warranty Tr 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 copy of the original receipt, the warranty will be transferred. Please make two copies of this form and the original receipt one for your records and one for the new owner.
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