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Figure 3.  Attach Handlebar and Seat Back Assembly 

Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual

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Figure 1

Please refer to Figure 1 (shown below) for “Attach Seat Back Assembly” and “Attach the
Display Upright” sections listed on page 2-3.

Assembling the 500R Recumbent Cycle

Parts List for the 500R Recumbent Cycle

The following parts are included with the 500R Recumbent Cycle:

Part#

Qty

Description

LT-03086

1

Owner’s Manual

HX-00438

1

Wrench, 3/16 Hex Key

HS-13948

4

5/16-18 x 3/8” Screw 

HS-41107

4

5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Screw 

HS-41109

7

#10-24 x 3/4” Screw 

HW-53018

6

Lock Washer

AX-61309

1

Seat Back Assembly

AX-62026

1

Display Upright

Varies

1

Configuration Kit

Varies

1

Display Console

Varies

1

Main Chassis Base

Varies

1

Configuration Kit

Summary of Contents for 500C

Page 1: ...ence only Files combined The files will be supplied as separate chapters The vendor is to combine files as needed Number of inside 8 x 11 pages 13 sheets Definition 1 page Single sided 2 pages 1 sheet Number of 11 x 17 pages 0 Paper stock for inside pages 60 Cougar or Cybex approved equiv Text Color Black Warranty Card 8 x 11 with perf BRC business reply card Black over black 67 white vellum or 90...

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Page 3: ... to the product described within it without notice or obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes 2001 Cybex International Inc All rights reserved Printed in United States of America 10 Trotter Drive Medway MA 02053 800 766 3211 508 533 4300 FAX 508 533 5183 www eCybex com techhelp cybexintl com techpubs cybexintl com LT 03150 Rev C October 2002 Cybex 500C Cycle 500R Recumbent Cyc...

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Page 5: ...llation Date m d y Serial Number Cybex International 10 Trotter Drive Medway MA 02053 9934 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Date of purchase Dealer Other City State Country Phone Fax By Model Number Where did you purchase your CYBEX equipment IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 73 MEDWAY MA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ...

Page 6: ...0R Owner s Manual part number LT 03150 contact Cybex Customer Service at 888 462 9239 or 508 533 4300 To contact Cybex with comments about this manual you may send an email to techpubs cybexintl com Important Voltage Information If you are using the optional power adapter make sure that the optional adapter has the correct voltage requirements for your area The power requirements for the optional ...

Page 7: ...nsients the equipment may require that power be switched off and then back on again to resume normal operation IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Warning Connect This Equipment to a Properly Grounded Outlet ATTENTION BRANCHER CET EQUIPMENT UNE PRISE CORRECTEMENT RELIEÉ À LA TERRE This equipment is for use only on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding outlet that looks like the outlet illust...

Page 8: ...lar Heart rate Receiver 2 5 Assembling the 500C Cycle Upright 2 5 Parts List for the 500C Cycle 2 5 Attaching the Display Upright 2 6 If Your Cycle Has a Polar Heart Rate Receiver 2 6 Attaching the Handlebars 2 7 Attaching the Display Console 2 7 Plugging in the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle 2 7 Setting Options 2 8 Chapter 3 Let s Ride Overview 3 1 Before You Start 3 1 Bicycle Mode and Exerc...

Page 9: ...any health club or other group exercise environment Durability ease of use flexible programming and group racing capability make the 500R Recumbent Cycle and 500C Cycle upright ideal for both individual and partnered workouts Page 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 500R Recumbent Cycle 500C Cycle ...

Page 10: ...te Programs With its optional heart rate monitor you can program a workout to reach and keep you at your optimal heart rate Setup Mode You can change the default settings and limits to match the way you want to operate So the 500 series cycle is ideal for Someone who s never used a cycle before uses manual mode choosing a gear and pedaling speed to match what he or she can do Regular exercisers wh...

Page 11: ... monitor for the 500R Recumbent Cycle Here s an overview of the steps in the assembly 1 Unpack your 500 series cycle and make sure you have all the parts 2 Follow the detailed assembly instructions There are separate sections on assembling the 500C Cycle and the 500R Recumbent Cycle 3 If you choose to plug in your cycle Unpacking Your 500 Series Cycle Use the 7 16 socket or wrench to remove the br...

Page 12: ...mbling the 500R Recumbent Cycle Parts List for the 500R Recumbent Cycle The following parts are included with the 500R Recumbent Cycle Part Qty Description LT 03086 1 Owner s Manual HX 00438 1 Wrench 3 16 Hex Key HS 13948 4 5 16 18 x 3 8 Screw HS 41107 4 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Screw HS 41109 7 10 24 x 3 4 Screw HW 53018 6 Lock Washer AX 61309 1 Seat Back Assembly AX 62026 1 Display Upright Varies 1 Confi...

Page 13: ...the Polar cable 4 and 9 To help support the display upright move the seat forward and rest the handlebar of the upright on the seat Loosen the top cover screw see Detail A of Figure 1 Feed excess cable into the upright Lift the display upright and slide it down over the neck taking care not to pinch the ribbon cable Fasten the display upright using three 5 16 18 x 3 8 button head cap screws 8 and ...

Page 14: ... cable to the back of the console See Figure 2 Detail A Use the four Phillips head screws 10 to attach the display console to the console back plate See Figure 3 located on the next page Important You must still screw the three screws into the open holes in the back plate to protect the electronics from the environment Page 2 4 Figure 2 ...

Page 15: ...r the 500C Cycle Part Qty Description LT 03150 1 Owner s Manual HX 00438 1 Wrench 3 16 Hex Key HS 41106 7 10 24 x 1 2 Screw HS 41072 4 5 16 18 x 3 4 Button Head Screw HS 41126 3 5 16 1 Button Head Screw HW 53018 7 Lock Washer AX 61026 1 Termination Plug AW 61033 1 Communications Cable AF 61351 1 Handlebar AX 70387 1 Display Upright Varies 1 Configuration Kit Varies 1 Display Console Varies 1 Main ...

Page 16: ...Heart Rate Receiver Remove the lower three round plugs from the display upright Find the Polar cable in the configuration kit it s the short cable with small brown connectors on each end Feed the unlabeled end of the cable through the largest of the three holes until it emerges through the hole in the display console mounting plate The end with the POLAR label should stick out of the lower part of...

Page 17: ...e 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Because of its alternator design you do not need to plug your 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle into a wall socket it generates all the electricity it needs from the power of your pedaling An optional power adapter lets you plug the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle in if you want this makes some features easier to use Simply plug the adapter into the outl...

Page 18: ...rkout You can set this to 30 seconds one minute or two minutes You can also choose to have no idle time the bike will remember the information until someone starts a new workout The idle time setting is used only if you have your 500 series cycle plugged in If you are using pedaling power to operate the console 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle can remember workout information only for about 10 ...

Page 19: ...e optional heart rate program is discussed in Chapter 4 Before You Start To get the most out of a 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle workout be sure to follow these general exercise rules Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program Wear comfortable workout clothing Drink plenty of water or other fluids before during and after exercising Stay loose and relaxed while working out...

Page 20: ...s the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle control the amount of work you are doing at any time so you get the maximum benefit from the various programs If you slow your pedaling speed below 64 RPM the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle decreases the resistance and workload This is necessary so you can begin pedaling from a stop In summary In manual mode you are in bicycle mode changing the level ...

Page 21: ...tinue to change Pick a level that gives you a good workout at a comfortable pedaling speed without causing pain You can adjust the level at any point in your workout if you feel like you re straining decrease the level to make it easier to pedal Remember you re in bicycle mode during a manual workout setting a new level changes the resistance on the pedals 5 Enjoy your ride During your workout the...

Page 22: ... for the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Press Enter When you change the length of a program the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle intelligently adjust the program s profile to match your setting For the fat burning and strength programs it adds or removes repetitions of the center section for the endurance program it increases or decreases the length of the center section The warm up and co...

Page 23: ... summary giving statistics for your total workout See The Workout Display below for a description The Workout Display During your workout the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle console keeps you continuously updated about your progress The Progress Indicators at the top of the console and the Workout Graph in the middle give you different views of your workout The three Progress Indicators show s...

Page 24: ...ace RPM Your current revolutions per minute The Workout Graph in the middle of the console uses columns of lights to show the progress of your workout In manual mode each column represents 1 15th of your work out and shows the highest speed you reached in that period In a program the Workout Graph shows a detailed view of the current portion of your workout each column of lights represents a 15 se...

Page 25: ... you keep pedaling to keep the console lit after your workout the Progress Indicators show End then alternate between the upper and lower sets of values described above so you can see the totals for your workout This display will continue as long as you keep pedaling Page 3 7 ...

Page 26: ...ngth using the up and down arrow keys up to the maximum Press Enter 3 The light next to Program now flashes Press the HR Control key 4 The light next to Age flashes Use the up and down arrow keys to set your age Press Enter 5 The display will show your target heart rate based on your age and the percentage of your maximum heart rate Use the up and down arrow keys to set the target heart rate you w...

Page 27: ...longer than this the cycle loses the information and you ll have to start a new workout When you finish you see a workout summary giving statistics for your total workout and your heart rate as you recover See The Workout Display in Chapter 3 for a description Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner s Manual Page 4 2 ...

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