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Summary of Contents for EDGE 288r

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR EDGE 288R MAGNETIC Recumbent Bike 288r Magnetic Recumbent Bike ...

Page 2: ...w Much How Often 16 When to Exercise 16 Measuring Your Heart Rate 16 17 Clothing 17 Tips to Keep You Going 17 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart 18 Warm Up Cool Down Stretches 19 20 Care Storage of your Recumbent Bike 21 Workout Progress Charts 22 Exercise Data Charts 23 2006 Fitness Quest Inc All rights reserved Edge and Fitness Quest are registered trademarks of Fitness Quest Inc Made in China No part...

Page 3: ... 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 pages 19 and 20 9 This equipment should not be used by or near children 10 Handicapped or disabled people must have medical approval before using this equipment and should be under close supervision when using any exercise equipment 11 If you...

Page 4: ...EIGHT 250 LBS REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED CLASS HC WARNING LABEL 1 EQUIPMENT WARNING LABELS SPECIFICATIONS PARTS Monitor Tube Right Pedal w Strap Left Pedal w Strap Adjustment Knob Monitor Seat Backrest Pulse Sensors WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING LABEL 3 AC Adapter RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK THIS UNIT IS TO BE USED ONLY INDOORS AND IN A DRY LOCATION DO NOT PLUG THE A...

Page 5: ...is 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 EXB00288 5 Part Order Number and Description With this product in your home you have everything you need to start your own workout program to ...

Page 6: ...5 EDGE 288r HARDWARE KIT ...

Page 7: ...E READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING STEP 2 Attaching the Seat Attach the Seat with four Bolts to the Brackets on the Seat Support Frame STEP 1 Assembling the Seat Base a Insert the two Bolts with the Flat Washers through the Adjustment Tube Bracket and fasten the Bolts into the Rear Foot Tube b Attach the Long Leveler onto the bottom of the Adjustment Tube Tighten the Long Leveler ...

Page 8: ...ment Tube using four Phillips Bolts with four Flat Washers Figure 4 Main Frame Figure 3 Install Seat Assembly M8 x 20mm phillips bolt M8 flat washer seat assembly adjustable tube assembly main frame adjustment knob long extension pulse wire short extension pulse wire rear foot tube M8 flat washer M8 x 20mm phillips bolt adjustment tube assembly Frame Tube and lift the Knob to allow proper insertio...

Page 9: ... Shafts of Right and Left Pedals into Crank and tighten with wrench Note Pedals are marked Right Left The Right Pedal threads clockwise and the Left Pedal threads counterclockwise f Adjust the Long Leveler so the Leveler bottom is touching the ground Also the Rear Foot Tube must remain in contact with the ground Figure 5 Install Monitor and Pedals monitor monitor tension control wire short extensi...

Page 10: ...ion Pulse Wire coming from the Adjustment Tube c Attach Backrest with four bolts to the Brackets on the Seat Support Frame Figure 6 Install Handlebar and Backrest Figure 7 AC Adapter STEP 7 Plugging in the AC Adapter Attach the AC Adapter to the input located on the front of the bike Then plug the Adapter into a 110 Volt outlet seat assembly backrest seat support frame seat support frame bracket M...

Page 11: ...aster Carton 1 EXB288 OM Owner s Manual 1 EDGE 288r PARTS LIST EXB288 07 M8 x 20mm Phillips Bolt 14 EXB288 15 Monitor 1 EXB288 16 Monitor Wire 1 EXB288 17 Monitor Pulse Wire 1 EXB288 18 Monitor Tube 1 EXB288 19 M5 x 10mm Phillips Bolt 4 EXB288 20 M8 Flat Washer 14 EXB288 21 Main Frame 1 EXB288 22 M4 x 19mm Phillips Bolt 13 EXB288 26R Right End Cap w Wheel 1 EXB288 26L Left End Cap w Wheel 1 EXB288...

Page 12: ...11 EDGE 288r EXPLODED VIEW All numbers start with EXB288 see Parts List on page 10 26R 71 26L ...

Page 13: ...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 18 of this manual For additional information about the importance of...

Page 14: ...ng a program or setting decreasing values of Resistance Level Time Calories and Distance USING YOUR MONITOR Plug the AC Adapter into the Monitor and then into a 110 volt electrical socket to turn the Monitor on When the Monitor is first turned on the display will emit a beep as the entire LCD Display lights up Press the Up or Down button to move to the desired program When the program is flashing ...

Page 15: ...t all the parameters in this program by pressing the Up Down Once a desired parameter is met press Select to move to the next parameter The Start Stop button will begin the Manual Program exercise During this exercise Up Down adjusts resistance load during the workout USER PROGRAM After selecting the User program edit the parame ters you desire by pressing Up Down When you have the desired paramet...

Page 16: ... tissues and 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...

Page 17: ... 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 17 for more information on how to determine and measure your heart rate You can do different types of aerobic activiti...

Page 18: ...ly 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 the following page 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...

Page 19: ...6 5 min 70 75 15 5 min 25 min 3 75 min 7 8 5 min 70 80 20 5 min 30 min 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 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 195 165 136 190 161 133 185 157 129 180 153 129 175 148 129 170 144 119 165 140 115 160 136 ...

Page 20: ...eel 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 while extendi...

Page 21: ... 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 waist and press down l...

Page 22: ...Do not use any abrasive cleaners and or polish as these will damage the surface Store your bike 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 bike please follow the steps below Stand at the rear of the bike and grasp the r...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ..._____ ___________ ___________ ___________ Week Date Of Workouts Total Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____...

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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