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E4000

DUAL-ACTION UPRIGHT FITNESS BIKES

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Page 4: ...ll help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Snow and rain and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you have your Bike in the comfort of your home This Owner s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program A more complete knowledge of your new Bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle Some ki...

Page 5: ...ARRANTY 18 CORPORATE WARRANTY 20 DEVELOPING FITNESS PROGRAM 22 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 23 TARGET HEART RATE 24 RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION 25 BALANCED FITNESS 26 STRETCHING 27 WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS 30 MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS 32 A L L M O D E L S G E N E R A L Table of Contents DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW 10 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 11 USING THE CONSOLE 12 CHANGING RESISTANCE BATTERY REPLACEMENT 13 E 4 0 0 ...

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Page 7: ...3 ALL MODELS FRONT FOOT TRANSPORT WHEELS SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONSOLE REAR FOOT DUAL ACTION UPRIGHT FITNESS BIKES E 4 0 0 0 DUAL ACTION HANDLEBARS TENSION KNOB ...

Page 8: ... injury to persons Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner s Guide Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not remove the Bike sidecovers Service should be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer CHILDREN Keep children off of your Bike at all times When the Bike is in use young childr...

Page 9: ...ath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of your Bike Read this Owner s Guide before operating your Bike Drink plenty of fluids during your workout CLEANING Clean only with soap and a slightly damp cloth never use solvents ALL MODELS ...

Page 10: ... enclosed assembly instructions If you have any questions regarding any component or function of your Bike contact your retailer MOVING Your VISION FITNESS Bike has transport wheels included for ease of mobility To move your upright Bike firmly grasp the handlebars carefully tip toward you and roll on the transport wheels CAUTION Our Bikes are well built and heavy weighing up to 140 pounds Use car...

Page 11: ...low the leveler to rotate Now rotate the leveler to the left or right until your Bike is stable Lock the adjustment by tightening the wing nut against the rear foot support PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME Please follow the safety instructions to place your Bike in the location where it will best be used It is important that you place your Bike in a comfortable and inviting room Avoid putting your Bike in a...

Page 12: ...up or down to the desired setting Release the knob to lock in place Turn the knob clockwise until tightened Please check to be sure seat post is locked in place before each use 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 with...

Page 13: ...ises in one machine you get total body benefits from every workout The E4000 is also a great choice for rehabilitation patients The dual action design lets you use either upper body or lower body to produce most of the work while helping to strengthen or increase range of motion to the other ...

Page 14: ...RVIEW 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 B D C ...

Page 15: ...xercise feedback about your workout including RPM the pedal rate or Revolutions Per Minute RPM CALORIES an estimate of calories burned since the beginning of the workout DISTANCE the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the start of your workout TIME the time elapsed or the time remaining in your workout ACCUMULATED DISTANCE press and hold the RESET key The time window will display...

Page 16: ...RESETTING TIME DISTANCE CALORIES TARGETS 1 Press the SELECT key until the window which is going to be preset is flashing 2 Press or until desired number is displayed 3 When you start to exercise the monitor will begin to count down 4 It will beep for 12 seconds to indicate the completion of the workout which is preset Press any key to stop beeping NOTE 1 It is suggested to preset only one item If ...

Page 17: ... partial segments appeared please take out the batteries Wait 15 seconds and then re install 5 Battery life is approximately two months under normal usage 6 When removing the batteries all functional values will be reset to zero CHANGING RESISTANCE There are two ways to increase your workload You can pedal faster or you can turn the tension knob which is located below the console The tension knob ...

Page 18: ...pinched or damaged SOLUTION If you find no problems with the cables or connections it is likely that there is an internal problem with the speed sensor or magnet alignment PROBLEM There is no resistance change when you turn the tension knob SOLUTION Remove the tension knob and check to make sure the cable from the knob is connected and seated to the cable coming from the frame PROBLEM The Bike doe...

Page 19: ...e crank arms SOLUTION Remove the pedals and apply some grease to the threaded portion of the pedal Re install the pedals and tighten with a 15mm wrench PROBLEM The Bike makes a squeaking or creaking noise SOLUTION Check and tighten all hardware NOTE If the above steps do not remedy the problem discontinue use turn the power off and contact your retailer ...

Page 20: ... for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts Keep in mind that while you workout you re sometimes exerting the equivalent mechanical energy of a washing machine or dryer Q Why is the Bike I had delivered louder than the one at the store A All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more back...

Page 21: ...t over time A No we use permanent magnets that will retain their braking force indefinitely in this application One of the big advantages of a magnetic brake is its long life since there is no physical contact between the flywheel and the magnet surface Q How long will the drive belt last A The computer modeling we had done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours These belts are no...

Page 22: ...SS warrants the ECB PLUS Magnetic Brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the product so long as it remains in the possession of the original owner Only the Brake and Magnet assembly and no other ancillary components or parts are covered by this lifetime warranty ELECTRONICS PARTS TWO YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts other th...

Page 23: ...e or failure due to accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warranty replacement parts...

Page 24: ...and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner LABOR ONE YEAR VISION FITNESS shall cover the Labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of one year from the date of original purchase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy fo...

Page 25: ...tioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warranty replacement parts shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty term VISION FITNESS expressly disclaims all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to all warranties of fitness for a parti...

Page 26: ...he local 5K race this summer Get 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least five days per week Improve your race time by two minutes over the next year Move from walking a mile to jogging a mile within the next three months The more specific the goal the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them into monthly and weekly segments Long term goals can lose so...

Page 27: ...ase the intensity of your workout then stretch to cool down during the last five to 10 minutes If weight loss is a major goal participate in your aerobic activity at least 30 minutes for five days each week EXERCISE INTENSITY The next question asked is how hard do I need to work out To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensit...

Page 28: ... 55 to 85 of your maximum heart rate As a point of reference we use the predicted maximum heart rate formula of 220 minus age to determine your heart rate training zone Please use the following chart to determine your predicted Target Heart Rate EXAMPLE If you are a 30 year old your predicted maximum heart rate is 190 based on the 220 minus age formula 220 30 190 Based on the chart above your hear...

Page 29: ...e An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to elevation in exercise heart rate Consequently RPE can be used alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity RPE SCALE 0 Nothing at all 5 Very very weak 1 Very weak 2 Weak 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong 6 7 Very strong 8 9 10 Very very strong Maximal The recommended RPE range during exercise for most people is ...

Page 30: ...over the last 20 years or so Research has proven that after age 30 we begin to lose muscle mass if we do not incorporate Strength Training into our exercise program With this decrease in muscle mass our ability to burn calories decreases our physical ability to do work decreases and our susceptibility to injuries increases The good news is that with a proper Strength Training program we can mainta...

Page 31: ...ng take a few minutes to warm up the muscles because stretching a cold muscle can cause injury Start your stretch slowly exhaling as you gently stretch the muscle Try to hold each stretch 15 to 30 seconds Don t bounce when you stretch Holding a stretch offers less chance of injury Don t strain or push a muscle too far If it hurts ease up Here are a few stretches you can incorporate into your exerc...

Page 32: ...our right leg and continue to alternate as necessary STANDING CALF STRETCH Standing about three to four feet from the wall take one step forward with your right foot Place your hands on the wall in front of you Bend your right leg slowly using your movement to control the amount of stretch in the left calf Your left heel should remain on the ground Slowly bring yourself back to the starting positi...

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