Vision Fitness R70 manuale d’uso

R70 COMMERCIAL FITNESS BIKE O W N E R ’ S GUIDE R70_091104.indd 1 11/4/09 11:24 AM[...]

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ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your facility’s fitness goals. Regular use of your Bike can improve the quality of your members’ lives in so many ways. Here are just a few of the health be[...]

1 INTRO CONSOLE GENERAL SAF ETY IN STR UCTI ONS .. .... .... .... .... ... 4 ASSEMBLY & MOVING THE BIKE ..... 6 STA BIL IZIN G THE BIK E, PED AL STR AP ADJ UST MENT .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .. 7 SEA T ADJU STME NT, LUM BAR AD JUST MEN T ... .... ... .... .... .... 9 SEL F-PO WER ED FEA TURE .... .... .... .... . 10 CON TAC T HE[...]

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3 INTRO FRONT FOOT & TRANSPORT WHEELS SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONSOLE COMMERCIAL SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS BIKE R70 SEAT HANDLEBARS CONSOLE MAST HANDLEBARS CONSOLE MAST REAR FOOT ACCESSORY TRAY R70_091104.indd 3 11/4/09 11:24 AM[...]

4 INTRO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. Your VISION FI TNESS Bi ke is self-gener ating (r equiring no exte rnal pow er source ) and must be pedaled to po wer-up the c[...]

5 INTRO OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of br eath , stop ex erci sin g i mmed iat ely and co nsul t your ph ysic ian be fore co nti nuin g. • Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Bike . • Read this Owner’s Guide before operating th[...]

6 INTRO ASSEMBLY It is recommended, when possible, that an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer assemble your Bike. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Bike, contact your r[...]

7 INTRO STABILIZING THE BIKE After positioning the Bike in its intended location, check its stability by attempting to rock it side to side. Rocking or wobbling indicates that your Bike needs to be leveled. Determine which leveler is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the wing nut at the base of the leveler to allow the leveler to rotate. [...]

8 INTRO SEAT POSITIONING To determine proper seat position, sit on the seat and position the ball of your foot on the center of the pedal. Your knee should bend slightly at the furthest pedal position. You should be able to pedal without locking your knees or shifting your weight from side to side. R70_091104.indd 8 11/4/09 11:24 AM[...]

9 INTRO SEAT ADJUSTMENT While sea ted on the Bike, lift the spring -loaded seat l ever on the right side of the seat to mak e adjust ments. S lide the seat f orward or backwar d to desi red location. Release the spring-loaded seat lever and gently a ttempt to rock forwar d and backwa rd to assure i t is locked in pl ace. LUMBAR ADJUSTABLE SEAT To a[...]

10 INTRO SELF-POWERED FEATURE The R70 is a self-powered unit, requiring no external power source. When a user pedals at a speed above 20 revolutions per minute (RPM), the power is generated to allow the Bike to function properly. Because of this self-generating feature, the console feedback will fade away when you cease pedaling. The console does, [...]

11 INTRO CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on each product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few se[...]

12 CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals. It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time. A D E H G B C F R70_091104.indd 12 11/4/09 11:24 AM[...]

13 CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A. START/HOLD TO RESET Pr ess the ST ART ke y to be gin a M ANU AL wor kout im med iat ely wit hou t ha vin g t o set ind ivi dua l info rma tio n. Whe n the pr ogr am beg ins , y ou ha ve the ab ili ty to ad just re sis tan ce lev els wit h the A RRO W key s. Fe edb ack i nfor mat ion w ill b e cal cul ate d[...]

14 CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS (continued) F. PROFILE DISPLAY This window provides a dot matrix profile of the workout segments you are about to complete, as well as those you have already completed, and the level of resistance for each segment. G. FEEDBACK WINDOWS Th es e wi nd ow s p ro vi de ste p- by -st ep i ns tru ct io ns in the s e[...]

15 CONSOLE CARDIO PORT A Cardio Port is located on the back of the console that is compatible to entertainment protocol, such as Cardio Theatre. The bottom port is the active port to use for this function These ports are located on the backs ide of the console an d are encl osed by removable cover s. 9V Battery CARDIO PORT BATTERY : Your co nsole i[...]

16 CONSOLE FAT BURN is a program de signed to target your stored body fat. This program is generally used at a slightly lower resistance level but runs for longer durati ons than o ther programs. SPRINT 8 is an a na ero bi cal ly -b ase d i nte rv al pr og ra m. It is ef fe ct ive in re cr ui tin g fa st tw it ch mu sc le fi be rs an d im pr ovi ng[...]

17 CONSOLE HRT INTERVAL alternates between effort intervals of 80% and 70% of your predicted maximum heart rate. This program is designed to increase your cardiovascular fitness capacity. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. HRT WEIGHT LOSS is a lower intensity workout that will help you[...]

18 CONSOLE PROGRAM OVERVIEWS CONTINUED TRAILS TRAIL 10K is a distance based program that ends after you complete the 10K. See if you can beat your previous time! TRAIL 15K is a distance based program that ends after you complete the 15K. See if you can beat your previous time! TRAIL 20K is a distance based program that ends after you complete the 2[...]

19 CONSOLE FITNESS TEST is a heart rate based fitness test. The test lasts 5 minutes and is based on your V02 level and maximum heart rate achieved to provide an accurate fitness level. This is a great program to track your increase in fitness levels. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use.[...]

20 CONSOLE USING THE PROGRAMS SELECTING EASY START The easiest way to begin exercising is to simply press the ST AR T ke y. Y ou w il l b eg i n e xe rc i si ng i n a M AN UA L resistance program in which you can change the resistance levels to meet your goals. Current default settings will be used to determine exercise feedback. SELECTING A PROGRA[...]

21 CONSOLE ENTERING TIME When pr ompted by the message center to enter a time, use the UP s arrow and DOWN t arrow to adjus t the di splayed exercise time to a des ired v alue. The WATTS programs will ask you to set the desired WATT level instead of resistance levels. The WATT level will range from 40 to 250 in increments of five. Th e HRT pro gra [...]

22 CONSOLE USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobi c interva l program designe d to build muscle, impr ove speed, an d naturally increase th e release of H uman Growt h Hormon e (HGH) in your body . Produc ing HGH through exerci se and a pro per die t has been shown as an effect ive way to burn fat and build lean muscl e mass[...]

23 CONSOLE USING HEART RATE TRAINING WHAT IS HEART RATE TRAINING? Heart Rate Training means exercising at an intensity that keeps you in your ideal heart rate zone. Your personal heart rate training zone depends on your fitness goal, such as weight loss, cardiovascular endurance, or strength building. VISION FITNESS HRT ® programs are set up to ke[...]

24 CONSOLE TELEMETRIC HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The wireless Telemetric Chest Strap uses a pair of electrodes on the underside of the strap to send your heart rate signal to the console. Prior to wearing the chest strap, moisten the two rubber electrode pads with several drops of water. These electrodes must remain wet to provide an accurate signal. W[...]

25 CONSOLE ALL HRT PROGRAMS During the workout, the user will grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear the telemetric chest strap to send their heart rate signal to a receiver in the console. The console will continuously monitor the heart rate, adjusting the resistance level of the Bike to keep your heart rate within several beats of your target heart[...]

26 CONSOLE USING CUSTOM PROGRAMS The CUSTOM programs allow five separate workout choices to be saved for future use. Press the Custom program button and select your desired CUSTOM program (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). Set your age, time, and weight and begin your workout. During initial setup, the program will function as a Manual program. Change your resist[...]

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28 CONSOLE ENGINEERING MODE Eng ineer ing mo de cons ists o f 15 opt ional setti ngs. Us e the en ginee ring mod e t o e nable ce rtai n f eatur es or displ ays on your co nsole . ENTERING AND USING ENGINEERING MODE • Press and hold the UP and DOWN Resistance buttons for approximately 3 seconds. • The console will beep three times. OP T IO NA L[...]

29 GENERAL SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS • Locate Bike in a cool, dry place. • Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly. • Make sure pedals are kept tight to crank arms. • Keep the display console free from fingerprints and salt buildup caused by sweat. • Use a cotton cloth with water and a mild cleaning p[...]

30 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Our Bikes are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however, you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may reveal the cause. PROBLEM: The console does not light up. SOLUTION: Make sure you are pedaling the Bike. SOLUTION: Make sure the wire harness is plugged into the back of the console. PROBLEM: The Bike is[...]

31 GENERAL PROBLEM: T he se at o n y our semi--recumbent Bike rocks from side to side. SOLUTION: With a 13mm wrench, loosen the Fixing Nuts on the side of the seat frame. With an 11mm wrench, pivot the Adjusting Post so the Fixing Nut is at the top of the slot. Tighten the Fixing Nut with the 13mm wrench. NOTE: If the above steps fail to remedy the[...]

32 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears. SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin; remoisten the electrode pads. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned; reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between the transmitter and recei[...]

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34 GENERAL LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes. Any other use of the device shall void this warranty. VISION FITNESS hereby extends the following limited warranties for the following component[...]

35 GENERAL LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to two years. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer and the product must be located with[...]

36 GENERAL COMMERCIAL WARRANTY COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants the R70 model bike for use in commercial facilities including: Hotels; Resorts; Police & Fire Stations; Apartment Complexes; Corporate Fitness Centers; Hospitals; Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics, where average use is up to six hours per day. FRAME - LIFETI[...]

37 GENERAL COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that the Labor be limited to one year. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transfera[...]

38 GENERAL DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be easier to maintain a consistent exercise program [...]

39 GENERAL EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE DURATION A common question asked is, “how much exercise do I need?” We recommend following the guidelines set up by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for healthy aerobic activity. • Exercise three to five days per week. • Warm up for five to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. • Maintai[...]

40 GENERAL TARGET HEART RATE Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 55% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. As a point of reference, we use the predicted maximum hea[...]

41 GENERAL BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed. Incorporating Strength and Flexibility Training into your current exercise program will gi[...]

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