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Page 1: ...2THOUSANDTWELVE APEX Ic8 INDOOR CYCLE OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...is 100 supported by Diamondback Fitness Please make sure all components are included with this product and that it arrived in good condi on For assistance or ques ons please call Diamondback Fitness at 800 776 7642 or email us at customerservice diamondbackfitness com ...

Page 3: ...APEX Ic8 Owner s Manual 1 SAVE THIS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR YOUR REFERENCE APEX Ic8 Computer Controlled Indoor Cycle Release v 1 10 2011 ...

Page 4: ...STRUCTIONS 8 WORKOUT GUIDELINES 12 WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY 17 CONSOLE OVERVIEW GENERAL NOTES 18 CONSOLE KEYPAD FUNCTION 20 CONSOLE OPERATION AND FEATURES 21 PROGRAM CATEGORIES 23 MAINTENANCE 30 WARRANTY INFORMATION 32 PURCHASER S REFERENCE INFORMATION 34 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...to maintain conditioning during times of inclement weather or were simply looking for new and different crosstraining options This trend still continues today twenty years later as the strong Diamondback brand resonates with both the boomers who grew up with the bicycles as well as the younger generations riding them today Diamondback Fitness continues to build upon this legendary brand identity b...

Page 6: ...re diabetes chronic respiratory diseases elevated cholesterol or if you smoke cigare es or experience any other chronic diseases or physical complaints consult with a physician before beginning any exercise program If overweight or above the age of 35 consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program Pregnant women should consult with their physician before beginning an exercise pr...

Page 7: ... inches rear 12 inches The unit is intended for indoor use only Place the unit on a solid level surface Always adjust the leveling feet before using to ensure stability Ensure all adjustment knobs and levers are fastened securely before using the unit and a er making an adjustment Use the handlebars when stepping on and oﬀ the unit The unit is heavy Do not a empt to move alone Never operate the un...

Page 8: ...d complete assembly of the unit Many retailers will oﬀer delivery and assembly as part of the sales agreement If this unit was sold unassembled in the carton and you do not feel you can perform the assembly successfully please call the dealer for service Service calls for improper assembly are not covered by the Warranty Policy and any associated charges will be the responsibility of the owner SAF...

Page 9: ...Wire Harness Upper 1 B 8 Heart Rate Console Wire 1 B 10 Handlebar Assembly Positioning Screw 4 C Rear Stabilizer Assembly 1 C 3 Stabilizer Bolt 2 D Front Stabilizer Assembly 1 D 2 Stabilizer Bolt 2 F Main Frame 1 F 2 Handlebar Mast Push Pull Knob 1 F 6 Power Input Jack 1 F25 Handlebar Assembly Endcap 1 F29 L R Pedal Clip Strap Assembly pair 1 G 20 Wire Harness Lower 1 K Saddle 1 M Power Supply Ada...

Page 10: ...ilizer C then posi on on the frame F and reinstall the two 2 bolts C 3 and ghten into place Install the saddle K onto the seat post and ghten with the included wrench Install the pedals F29 L F29 R onto the cranks by threading the le pedal by hand marked with an L into the le crank with a counter clockwise rota on Do not cross thread the cranks pedals The pedal must be ght and installed completely...

Page 11: ...he 4 holes on the handlebar mast B Install the 4 bolts B 10 by hand and ghten into place a er making sure not to pinch the heart rate wires B 8 Place the handlebar mast B into the frame F Install the handlebar mast push pull locking pin F 2 posi on the bars at the lowest se ng so the mast s cks out the bo om Remove the plas c handlebar assembly endcap F 25 by removing the screw B 3 Connect the upp...

Page 12: ...back of the Console A Make sure both connec ons are firmly connected and click into posi on Posi on the console above the moun ng plate located on the Handlebar Mast B Be careful feeding excess wires into the opening on the Handlebar Mast B while posi oning the console Reinstall the four 4 fixing screws A 1 through the underside of the plate and into the console Tighten the four screws only a er a...

Page 13: ...front stabilizer contact the floor Leave room around the unit for safe opera on and suﬃcient air flow Leveling the unit Level the unit by turning the leveling knob right or le un l the unit is level Plug one end of the power adaptor M into a 120V power source Plug the opposite end into the power input jack found on the back end of the plas c housing near the rear stabilizer ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS L...

Page 14: ...either overweight or obese The study indicates that being overweight increases the risk of health problems such as heart disease certain types of cancer type 2 diabetes among other aﬄic ons The Surgeon General s Healthy weight advice for consumers is Aim for a healthy weight Find your Body Mass Index BMI on the chart below Be ac ve Keep physically ac ve to balance the calories you consume Eat well...

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Page 16: ...he intensity is too low the stress levels are ineﬀec ve If the intensity is too high injury or fa gue may set your exercise program back as you try to recover The best way to determine exercise intensity is to accurately count your pulse during exercise Your heart rate can easily be determined by coun ng your pulse at the chest wrist or at the caro d artery on your neck It is diﬃcult to count your...

Page 17: ...e may slow the progression of your exercise goals as the body a empts to recover Note It is most eﬀec ve to train at a heart rate between 60 and 85 of your maximum heart rate Maximum heart rate is calculated as a percentage of your maximum heart rate es mated as 220 beats per minute minus your age To calculate your maximum heart rate and find the appropriate target training zone use the following ...

Page 18: ...16 The graph below displays the recommended heart rate training zone for users twenty years of age to seventy five years of age WORKOUT GUIDELINES ...

Page 19: ...nsity twice per week is recommended Women especially may benefit from weight bearing exercises Select ac vi es you enjoy and can fit into daily life Having Diamondback Fitness equipment at home oﬀers you the opportunity to work out without going to the gym Get a smart start on exercising Anyone over the age of 35 as well as younger persons who are overweight should check with his her physician bef...

Page 20: ...uded power supply adaptor to a 120V power source Plug the opposite end into the APEX Ic8 power input jack found near the ground at the rear of the machine To avoid damage and danger use only the power supply adaptor that was designed for the APEX Ic8 To provide power to the display console and computer begin pedaling at a rate exceeding fi een 15 revolu ons per minute To conserve energy the consol...

Page 21: ...ED and RPM will alternate every four 4 seconds as they are displayed in the same field RPM RPM or revolu ons per minute is the number of complete pedal rota ons a single pedal makes in sixty 60 seconds The displayed range is 0 to 999 RPM and SPEED will alternate every four 4 seconds as they are displayed in the same field Distance Distance is displayed in miles and will begin to accumulate when th...

Page 22: ...ra ng a Wa value close to the preset target The flashing arrows will indicate that the Wa value is above or below the target CONSOLE KEYPAD FUNCTION This APEX Ic8 keypad consists of six keys that are used to control all func ons of the console programming Fit Test Key The FIT TEST key will launch the Fitness Test program Enter Key The ENTER key confirms user se ng and allow the user to select prog...

Page 23: ...f the values back to zero by holding the START STOP key down for 3 seconds This ac on will erase all save data including user defined workout profiles Program Selec on Mode A er powering up the console will enter the main screen or program selec on mode where the program tles will be flash ing Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to highlight the desired program and press the ENTER key launch the program...

Page 24: ...program bypassing all user se ng adjustments and accept the default values Change Programs While in program run mode to change from one category or program to another pressing the START STOP key will pause the current program Press RESET to return to the program selec on mode See sec on tles Program Selec on Mode CONSOLE ...

Page 25: ...STOP key a er the program begins will pause the program and allow the user to adjust these values Each me the ENTER key is pressed the console will scroll through the available se ngs TIME DISTANCE CALORIES WATTS PULSE TIME The user may adjust any number of these targets or accept the current default values and press the START STOP key to launch the program Workout Time Se ng Once the Manual progr...

Page 26: ...at any me by pressing the START STOP key To con nue with the setup mode and adjust the Wa s se ng press the ENTER key Wa s Target Se ng The Wa s value will begin to flash Adjust the desired Wa genera on target to a value within the range of 10 to 350 Press ENTER to adjust the Wa s genera on target During the program a graph consis ng of an Up Arrow a Down Arrow and a Circle between them will indic...

Page 27: ...the START STOP key twice to end the program and return to the main screen Programs Pre Programmed Overview The Program category contains eight 8 pre programmed workout profiles the user may choose from Adjustments to the resistance level may s ll be made manually during the workout program via the UP and DOWN arrow keys To select the PROGRAM category highlight the PROGRAM category in the main scre...

Page 28: ... STOP key again Exit To exit the setup mode press the RESET key at any me Program End Press the START STOP key twice to end the program and return to the main screen User Program Overview The USER category contains one program which allows the user to create a custom workout profile This profile will be saved and accessible for future workout sessions The user may s ll adjust the resistance level ...

Page 29: ...low the user to select their desired heart rate target The console will provide messaging and feedback while automa cally increasing or decreasing the pedaling resistance to maintain the specified heart rate This is the defini on of heart rate control The console will increase the resistance one level every thirty 30 seconds if the user s heart rate is below the target If the user s heart rate exc...

Page 30: ... begin flashing Each me the ENTER key is pressed the console will scroll through the available se ngs TIME DISTANCE CALORIES PULSE TIME The user may adjust any all of these targets via the UP and DOWN arrow key To accept the current se ng and move to the next value press the ENTER key Program Launch Press the START STOP key to launch the program Pause To pause the program press the START STOP key ...

Page 31: ...ne minute mer will begin to count down Only the countdown clock value and current heart rate will be displayed When the program concludes your rela ve fitness ra ng will be displayed in the Matrix Display The returned values range from F1 to F6 See the chart above This ra ng is only a guideline and not meant to serve as professional medical or health informa on Press the START STOP key to end the ...

Page 32: ...ess product is manufactured of the most durable materials available The plas cs are molded of strong and chemical resistant ABS and PVC The frame is produced of high tensile steel and protected with an industrial grade powder paint coa ng for the highest level of corrosion resistance It is important to note however that perspira on can be extremely corrosive if allowed to accumulate on the machine...

Page 33: ...ill serve as sa sfactory documenta on of the valid warranty status To Obtain Service To obtain service you must contact your Authorized Diamondback Fitness Dealer Your dealer is also your Authorized Service Agent An Authorized Service Agent must diagnose your unit to begin the warranty claim process Warranty Registra on Warranty commitments are valid only with a completed Warranty Registra on Regi...

Page 34: ... the aﬀected unit is voided Other Exclusions The warranty for this unit is void if it is placed in commercial or light commercial environments such as health clubs schools hotels condominium common areas correc onal facili es or any other non residen al se ng The warranty will not be honored if this unit is employed for commercial or rental purposes This unit is for indoor use only Addi onal Right...

Page 35: ...TE Authorized service technicians do not reside in all areas of the country If you live beyond the reasonable service area of a metropolitan area Diamondback Fitness may not be able to support the labor por on of the product warranty Travel fees charged by technicians are not covered by the warranty Although current at the me of this prin ng specifica ons for this model may have changed in our con...

Page 36: ... To Ac vate Warranty Register the unit at www diamondbackfitness com OR complete the a ached warranty card see last page and return it to Diamondback Fitness within 15 days of purchase Failure to comply may limit or void the Manufacturer s warranty coverage Shipping Materials Diamondback Fitness recommends that you retain the original packing materials box and packing items for future shipping nee...

Page 37: ...Street Suite 101 Kent WA 98032 The warranty card must be completed and returned to Diamondback Fitness within 15 days of purchase Failure to comply may void the manufacturer s warranty You may also register your product via the web at www diamondbackfitness com APEX Ic8 E ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ...

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