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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR EDGE 284 MAGNETIC Recumbent Bike 284 Magnetic Recumbent Bike ...

Page 2: ... Your Heart Rate 14 15 Clothing 15 Tips to Keep You Going 15 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart 16 Warm Up Cool Down Stretches 17 18 Care Storage of your Recumbent Bike 19 Workout Progress Charts 20 Exercise Data Charts 21 Replacement Kits 22 Replacement Parts 23 2005 Fitness Quest Inc All rights reserved Edge and Fitness Quest are registered trademarks of Fitness Quest Inc Made in Thailand No part of t...

Page 3: ...ng your breath during an exercise 7 Avoid over training You should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising 8 After an exercise session cool down with slow walking and stretching Refer to the series of stretches found on pages 17 and 18 9 This machine should not be used by or near children 10 Handicapped or disabled people must have medical approval before using this machine and should ...

Page 4: ...eight 250 lbs WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP CHILDREN AWAY MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 250 LBS REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED WARNING LABEL UNIT WARNING LABEL SPECIFICATIONS PARTS Console Console Tube Seat Cushion Back Rest Cushion Pulse Sensor Assembly Knob End Cap Rear Foot Tu...

Page 5: ...r and this manual ready when calling for parts Serial _______________________________ Please also provide the following information 1 Name Mailing Address and Telephone Number 2 Date of Purchase 3 Where Product was Purchased Name of Retail Store City 4 Model Number EXB00284 5 Part Order Number and Description With this product in your home you have everything you need to start your own workout pro...

Page 6: ...PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING STEP 2 Foot Pedal Installation Thread Shafts of Pedals Right and Left into Crank and tighten with wrench Note Pedals are marked Right and Left Right Pedal threads clockwise Left Pedal threads counter clockwise STEP 1 Rear Foot Tube Installation Attach the two 3 8 x 70mm Carriage Bolts 3 8 Curved Washers and 3 8 Acorn Nuts to the Rear Foot Tu...

Page 7: ...ment Tube with 3 8 x 135mm Hex Bolt and 3 8 Nylon Nut b Lay bike on its side and attach two M8 x 30mm Allen Bolts and two M8 Washers to the underside of the bottom Seat Cushion Figure 4 Install Handlebar Figure 3a Install Back Support Frame Tube Figure 3b Attach Bolts and Washers to the bottom of the Seat Cushion seat adjustment tube assembly knob handlebar knob cap long extension wire handlebar p...

Page 8: ...ve the four M8 x 12mm Phillips Bolts from the back of the Console b Attach the upper Console Extension Wire to the back of the Console and the Short Pulse Extension Wire to the Console Extension Wire c Attach the Console to the Console Tube by using four M8 x 12mm Phillips Bolts you removed console tube short pulse extension wire long pulse extension wire upper console extension wire lower console...

Page 9: ...ry Door Note DO NOT use rechargeable batteries doing so will cause a short circuit and destroy the computer Figure 7 Install Batteries Figure 8 Adjusting the Seat STEP 8 Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat turn the Seat Adjustment Knob counter clockwise pull Knob down and slide into one of the four positions Make sure Knob pops into place and tighten Note It may be easier to adjust the seat while s...

Page 10: ... both hands firmly on the pulse sensors For the most accurate reading it is important to use both hands 2 Look at your pulse window The small heart will begin to blink 3 Your estimated heart rate will appear in the window approximately 6 seconds after you grasp the pulse sensors 4 Refer to the Target Heart Rate Zone Chart found on page 16 of this manual For additional information about the importa...

Page 11: ...0 and return the Computer to its standby power on mode 6 RECOVERY To find your personal fitness Pulse Recovery Level GETTING STARTED PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 6 See page 12 for Program Profiles Press the START STOP button to turn the Computer on Press the UP button until Program shows in the window Press MODE once to enter Program Press the UP or DOWN button to choose the exercise program you want The pro...

Page 12: ...OUNT UP 99 59 00 00 COUNT DOWN SPEED 0 00 99 9 MPH DISTANCE 0 00 99 9 Miles CALORIE 0 0 999 9 K cal PULSE RECOVERY REC The Pulse Recovery is for personal orientation and compares the approximate pulse rate before and after training You will notice that your fitness will improve with regular exercise This feature can help you on your way to a healthier you The Pulse Recovery feature is to be used d...

Page 13: ...the system will divide the time by 16 regular intervals which will become your Exercise Time Segments If you do not preset your intended workout time the system program will count up the workout time in one second increments LCD Workout Graphics PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 6 ...

Page 14: ...d to remove wastes over sustained periods of time Using your bike will improve this MUSCULAR STRENGTH the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time Upper body strength for example can be measured by various weight lifting exercises MUSCULAR ENDURANCE the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed obje...

Page 15: ... an intensity vigorous enough to cause your heart rate and breathing to increase How hard you should exercise depends to a certain degree on your age and is determined by measuring your heart rate in beats per minute Refer to the Measuring Your Heart Rate section below and on page 15 for more information on how to determine and measure your heart rate You can do different types of aerobic activiti...

Page 16: ...ably accurate estimate of your actual heart rate This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring should not rely on the estimations provided By using the chart on page 16 you can see where your heart rate falls in the minimum and maximum target zones The above are guidelines people with any medical limitations should discuss ...

Page 17: ... 3 90 min 9 10 5 min 70 85 25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min 11 12 5 min 70 85 25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min HEART RATE TARGET ZONE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 Maximum Attainable Heart Rate 85 Target Zone 70 Target Zone Heart Rate Beats Min 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 195 165 136 190 161 133 185 157 129 180 153 129 175 148 129 170 144 119 165 140 1...

Page 18: ...g when you feel the stretch Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and keep your knees close together Do not let the lifted knee swing outward Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the other leg 2 Calf and Achilles Stretch Stand approximately one arms length away from a wall or chair with your feet hip width apart Keeping your toes pointed for ward move one leg in close to the chair w...

Page 19: ...s flat on the floor gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground You should feel a stretch in your hips abdominals and lower back Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release Repeat for opposite side 7 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit on the floor and bend your legs so that the soles of your feet are together Place your elbows on your knees Lean forward from the wai...

Page 20: ...ot use any abrasive cleaners and or polish as these will damage the surface Store your equipment in a dry area away from children and high traffic areas Regularly check the tightness of nuts and bolts CARE STORAGE OF YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Storing Directions Your bike is portable If you need to change the location of your unit please follow the steps below Stand at the rear of the bike and grasp the ...

Page 21: ... a notebook You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you ve done and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourself to rechart your progress Measuring Sites Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs L R Calves L R Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist Weight Date Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist...

Page 22: ..._____ ___________ ___________ ___________ Week Date Of Workouts Total Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____...

Page 23: ...ank Nut 1 IDLER PULLEY KIT EXB284 K1 KIT INCLUDES PART DESCRIPTION QTY 20 M10 Large Washer 2 25 3 8 Nylon Nut 1 26 M10 Thin Washer 1 27 Idler Pulley with Bearing 1 72 Belt 1 HANDLEBAR KIT EXB284 K3 KIT INCLUDES PART DESCRIPTION QTY 8 Handlebar 1 10 Foam Grip 2 11 Round End Plug 2 16 Pulse Sensor 2 41 Handlebar Pulse Wire 2 68 M4 x 20mm Phillips Screw 2 73 36 33 34 35 32 35 34 37 31 22 8 10 11 16 6...

Page 24: ... SUPPORT FRAME 58 3 8 x 135mm HEX BOLT 59 3 8 NYLON NUT 60 M8 x 30mm FLAT ALLEN BOLT 46 M8 WASHER 71 M6 x 38mm PHILLIPS BOLT 56 BACK CUSHION 61 SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB 63 PLASTIC BUSHING 67 SEAT ADJUSTMENT TUBE 65 CONSOLE 44 M8 x 12mm PHILLIPS BOLT 45 LEFT PEDAL W STRAP 55 RIGHT PEDAL W STRAP 54 LEFT SHROUD 49 M5 x 125mm PHILLIPS BOLT 50 M4 x 65mm PHILLIPS SCREW 51 M5 x 15mm PHILLIPS SCREW 52 44 45 6...

Page 25: ... be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer s instructions See Limited Warranty Card for details Save your sales receipt You may wish to staple it into this manual Dedication to Quality ...

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