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  • Page 3 ® The team at Octane Fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in the world so you and your members have a tremendous workout experience. Your new Octane Fitness elliptical has a wide variety of features to help your members stay motivated and reach their fitness goals.
  • Page 4 • Do not use outdoors. • Use only the power cord provided with your Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer. • never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord which may pinch and/or damage it.
  • Page 5 • Wear appropriate exercise clothing and shoes for your workout; do not wear loose clothing. • Use care when getting on or off the Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer. Never step on or off the unit while the foot pedals are still moving.
  • Page 6 The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin. • The Octane Fitness chest strap has a battery which may need to be replaced from time to time. A faulty battery or worn electrodes may cause inaccurate readings. The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    B l e C O n t e n t s electronics............................1 • PRO4500 Console........................1 • Programs and Features....................... 5 –. Preset.Resistance.Programs..................5 –. Heart.Rate.Controlled.Programs................8 –. variable.Stride.Programs..................11 –.
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  • Page 9: Electronics

    150 pounds. CsaFe Programming The PRO4500 is CSAFE compatible. If you have connected the PRO4500 to your CSAFE network, the user is prompted to enter a 5-digit User ID. The CSAFE user has 30 seconds to enter the User ID digits by pressing the +/- keys to change a digit and the Enter key to move to the next number in the ID.
  • Page 10 LEDs will light up instructing you what to do. Each X-Mode session lasts for one minute with a two-minute “regular” program routine in between. The PRO4500 offers eight different X- Mode challenges: Push Arms, Lower Body Only, Fast, Pull Arms, Squat, Slow, Reverse and Lean Back.
  • Page 11 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).
  • Page 12 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: Do 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? Just press the Enter key and it will hold the display.

  • Page 13: Programs And Features

    PRO4500 PROGRaMs anD FeatuRes Program Warm-up Programs begin with a warm-up to ease your body into your intense workout. During the warm-up, the resistance and stride length increase each minute. Programs P2-P5 and P11-P15 incorporate a three-minute warm-up (unless you have deactivated the warm-up feature using the User Set-up Functions described on page 20).
  • Page 14 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 and stride length. Then, “SET 1ST INTERVAL”...
  • Page 15 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 outside.

  • Page 16: Heart.rate.controlled.programs

    Heart Rate Controlled Programs Fat.Burn.-.Cardio.-.Heart.Rate.Interval.-.Heart.Rate.Hill.-.Heart.Rate.Speed.Interval Fat Burn The Fat Burn program guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calo- ries burned from fat vs. carbohydrates. The recommended target heart rate is 5% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR = 220 – age). To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time, stride length, age, target heart rate, and weight.
  • Page 17 effort until the desired heart rate is reached. Each interval target heart rate level is independently adjustable by pressing the Level (+/-) buttons and pressing Enter. Pressing Level (+/-) will change your target heart rate. The better your physical condition, the more intervals you will be able to accomplish in the same period of time.
  • Page 18 Heart Rate The Heart Rate Speed Interval program puts you though intervals of 5% and speed interval 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 at the same resistance level).

  • 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 intensity each day. Each day’s workout includes a preset value for time, resistance level, stride length, and a recommended speed (RPM).
  • Page 20 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. To begin the program you are prompted to enter your workout time, the lengths of the long and short strides, level, and weight. During the workout, the stride length and/or resistance intervals can be changed for the interval by pressing the Level (+/-) buttons.

  • 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, PowerWalk, Stride Interval, Dual Direction, and Stride Burst) allow the user to select the resistance level for individual intervals.

  • Page 22: 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 99:00, 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 Functions on page 20.

  • Page 23: Electronically.adjustable.stride

    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 variety.
  • Page 24 You’re done – it is that simple. Your PRO4500 is ready for your SmartStride workout. The faster you go, the longer the stride length becomes. For every 5 RPM increase or decrease, the stride changes 1 inch (3 cm). Go backwards and the stride length automatically decreases 3 inches (9 cm) (based on initial stride length when SmartStride was activated).

  • 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;...

  • Page 26: Heartlogic.intelligence

    Adjust the length of the elastic strap and fasten it to the transmitter around your torso, underneath your shirt. Place the strap just below your chest. Make sure the Octane Fitness logo is facing away from you and right side up.

  • Page 27: Critical.heart.rate.feedback

    If you are wearing a wireless chest strap or grasping the contact heart rate grips at least half the time during your workout, the PRO4500 displays your average heart rate every 5 minutes and at the end of your workout.

  • Page 28: Customizing Key Features

    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 display units in English or metric.

  • Page 29: Multigrip Handlebars

    M u l t i G R i P H a n D l e B a R s Your Octane Fitness cross trainer features one-of-a-kind handlebars that deliver the ultimate upper-body workout with Zone 1 virtually unlimited options for maximal comfort, customization, and effectiveness.

  • Page 30: Smart Exercise Tips

    There are two ways to measure your heart rate: electronically and manually. Electronic measurement The Octane Fitness PRO4500 comes with a wireless chest strap that measures and displays your heart rate on the console throughout your workout. The PRO4500 also provides digital contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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 exercise regimen.

  • Page 33: Starting Your Workout

    MOuntinG tHe The low step-up height of the Octane Fitness cross trainer makes it easy to get on and PRODuCt off the product. You can step on the machine from the rear or from the right or left side.

  • Page 34: Cleaning & Maintenance

    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 have to do is keep the machine clean.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    • For better contact, use water to moisten the electrodes on the side of the wireless chest strap that sits against your skin. • Make sure the Octane Fitness logo is facing away from your body and is right side up.
  • Page 36 Heart rate readout seems Chest strap inaccurate (too high or too low) • 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. •...

  • Page 37: Mechanical Issues

    Resistance seems unusually • Contact your local dealer for service. high Machine makes a ticking/ • Contact your local dealer for service. clunking noise if you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Octane Fitness customer service at .OCtane4.

  • Page 38: Limited Commercial Warranty

    Octane Fitness the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or register via our web site at www.octanefitness.com. What is covered: The Octane Fitness PRO4500 (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. Who is covered: The original owner of the product. The warranty is nontransferable.
  • Page 39 (10) days after discovery of defect; and, as instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire product for repair. Octane Fitness reserves the right to determine if the entire machine will be replaced.

  • Page 40: Limited Consumer Warranty

    Octane Fitness the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or register via our web site at www.octanefitness.com. What is covered: The Octane Fitness PRO4500 (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship.
  • Page 41 Service Department of any defect within ten (10) days after discovery of defect; and as instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire product for repair. Octane Fitness reserves the right to determine if the entire machine will be replaced.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 Date Purchased: Base Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Console Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Store: Store Phone #: Salesperson:...
  • Page 44 © 2007 Octane Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved. Octane Fitness, DedicatedLogic, Fuel Your Life, HeartLogic, Now-Zone, ArmBlaster, SmartStride, X- Mode and GluteKicker are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Octane Fitness, is forbidden.

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