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284
Magnetic
Recumbent Bike
OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS
AND SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR
EDGE 284 MAGNETIC Recumbent Bike
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions...........................................................2 Unit Warning Label............................................................................3 Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3 Introduction .......................................................................................4 Assembly Instructions.....................................................................5-8 Gett
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this machine CAUTION: Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment, should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician. No specific health claims are made or implied as they relate to the equipment. 1) Before starting this or any other exercise 8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow program, consult your physician, who can assist walking and stretching. Refer to the series of you in
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UNIT WARNING LABEL Important: See below for placement of the following warning label on your unit. WARNING LABEL 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. Accessory Box Fastener Pack (1) Left Pedal (1) 3/8” x 135mm Hex Bolt (2) Knob Caps (1) Right Pedal (1) 3/8” Nylon Nut (2) M8 x 30mm Allen Bolts (2) 3
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INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR MAGNETIC RECUMBENT BIKE With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health maintenance, or more energy for daily activities. Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic exercise, tones
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING. Tools Required (included): NOTE: All location references, such as front, rear, left or right, made in these instructions are from the user being M5 Allen Wrench on the unit and facing forward. Multi Hex Tool with Philli
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STEP 3 – Back Support Frame back support Tube Installation frame tube a) Attach Back Support Frame Tube to Seat Adjustment Tube with 3/8” x 135mm Hex Bolt and 3/8” Nylon Nut. seat adjustment tube 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. 3/8” nylon nut seat cushion 3/8” x 135mm hex bolt M8 washer Figure 3a - Install Back Support Frame Tube M8 x 30mm allen bolts M8 washer Figure 3b - Attach Bolts and Washers t
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console tube STEP 5 – Console Tube a) Connect the Short Pulse Extension Wire to the Long Pulse Extension Wire. Then connect the (upper) Console Extension Wire to the (lower) Console Extension Wire. b) Slide Console Tube into Frame and attach short pulse with M8 x 12mm Allen Bolts. extension wire Note: Do not pinch the wires. long pulse (upper) console extension wire extension wire (lower) console extension wire frame M8 x 12mm allen bolt Figure 5 - Install Console Tube console STEP 6 – Consol
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STEP 7 – Battery Installation a) Remove Battery Door from back of Console, and insert (4) “C” Batteries and replace the Battery Door. Note: DO NOT use rechargeable batteries, doing so will cause a short circuit and destroy the computer. battery door console Figure 7 - Install Batteries 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
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GETTING STARTED Once your bike is assembled, make sure that your workout space has a solid, level surface with plenty of space around it. We recommend placing a mat under your unit to protect your flooring. Correct Workout Position When pedaling do not lock out your knees, at the bottom of the pedaling motion there should be a slight bend in the knee. Keep your head in a neutral position to minimize neck and upper back strain. Always try to pedal the bike with a smooth and rhythmic motion. USIN
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OPERATING THE COMPUTER WARNING Do not carry batteries loosely, such as in a purse or pocket. The batteries may explode or leak and cause injury if installed improperly, misused, disposed of in a fire or recharged. INTRODUCTION This system is designed for programmable Magnetic Cycles. There are 3 major components in the system. The LCD Display Computer, The Motor Controller and the Magnetic braking system. The Computer displays 7 different functions: Time, Speed, RPM, Distance, Calories, Reco
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PULSE RECOVERY (REC) USER PROGRAM This program allows you to program your own The Pulse Recovery is for personal orientation and individual resistance program. Select USER from compares the approximate pulse rate before and start up. Adjust the resistance levels by pressing after training.You will notice that your fitness will UP ▲ or DOWN ▼.Press MODE to move to the next improve with regular exercise. This feature can position until you have finished. Press START/STOP help you on your way t
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LCD Workout Graphics PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 6 LCD DISPLAY UNIT This system provides 6 different Exercise Programs. When you preset the workout time, 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. 12
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES IMPORTANT Please review this section before you begin exercising. KNOWING THE BASICS IMPORTANT: Physical fitness is most easily understood by If you are over 35 and have been inactive for examining its components, or "parts". several years, you should consult your physician, There is widespread agreement that these who may or may not recommend a graded five components comprise the basics of exercise test. physical training: If you are just beginning your exercise progra
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described previously. Each workout should begin a certain degree on your age, and is determined with a warm up and end with a cool down. As by measuring your heart rate in beats per minute. a general rule, space your workouts throughout Refer to the “Measuring Your Heart Rate” section the week and avoid consecutive days of below and on page 15 for more information on hard exercise. how to determine and measure your heart rate. Here are the amounts of activity necessary for the You can do differe
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individual would need to keep their heart rate CLOTHING at or above 126 beats per minute to get a All exercise clothing should be loose-fitting to cardiovascular effect. Note: Although 70% was permit freedom of movement, and should make used in this example, the heart rate range needed the wearer feel comfortable and self-assured. to achieve results falls between 60% and 85% of your maximum heart rate. Never wear rubberized or plastic clothing, such garments interfere with the evaporation of
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HEART RATE TARGET ZONE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 200 195 190 190 185 180 180 175 170 170 165 165 161 160 Heart 160 157 Rate 155 153 (Beats/ 148 150 150 Min) 144 145 140 Maximum 140 Attainable 140 136 136 Heart Rate 133 131 129 130 127 129 123 129 85% 119 Target 120 115 119 Zone 112 108 110 105 101 98 70% Target 100 Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 AGE (YRS) TABLE 2 Exercise Warm Up THR% Cool Down Total Sessions Total Time Week Period Minutes Period Time Per Wk. Per Wk. 1 & 2
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WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can be done when warming up or cooling down. When performing these stretches, your movements should be slow and smooth, with no bouncing or jerking. Move into the stretch until you feel a slight tension, not pain, in the muscle and hold the stretch fo
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4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder length apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Straighten up and repeat. 5. Standing Hamstrings Stretch Stand with your legs hip-width apart. Extend one leg out in front of you and keep that foot flat against the ground. With your hands resting lightly on your thighs,
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CARE & STORAGE OF YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Care Directions Your Bike has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance. However, we recommend the following to keep your unit operating smoothly. • Use your unit indoors only. • Wipe all perspiration from your bike with a soft, clean cloth after each use to prevent an accumulation of sweat and dirt. • Clean your bike on a regular basis to prevent a build-up of dust. Use Windex or an alcohol based cleanser on a clean cloth. Do not use any abr
