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VISION FITNESS
Owner’s
Guide
E3600HRC, R2600HRC,
T8600S/HRC & X6600HRC/DA
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Table of Contents ABOUT HRC - T8600HRC . . . . . . . 40 E3600HRC TARGET HR ZONE - T8600HRC . . . 41 R2600HRC TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . 42 TROUBLESHOOTING HR STRAP . . . 43 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . 44 MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . 6 TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . 45 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . 7,8 HOME USE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 46 EASY-8™ CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . 48 POWER, ONE-BUT
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EASY-8™ CONSOLE CONTACT HEART RATE BARS CONSOLE MAST SEAT ADJUSTMENT FRONT FEET & TRANSPORT WHEELS REAR FOOT ASSEMBLY POWER CONTACT SWITCH EASY-8™ HEART RATE CONSOLE BARS CONSOLE MAST POWER SEAT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT FRONT FEET & TRANSPORT WHEELS 3 REAR FOOT ASSEMBLY E3600HRC R2600HRC upright & semi-recumbent
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. Your VISION FITNESS Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the console. Alternatively, the Bike can instead be plugged into an outlet using the included power supply. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, elect
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Bike. • Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Bike. CLEANING • Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. 5 E3600HRC R2600HRC upright & semi-recumbent
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MOVING Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. To move the E3600, firmly grasp the handlebars, carefully tip toward you and roll on the transport wheels. To move the R2600, firmly grasp the rear foot assembly, carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels. CAUTION: Our Bikes are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 140 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary. LEVELING The Bike should be level for optimum use. If your Bike wobbles when you hav
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SEAT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT POSITIONING The seat is at the proper position when your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is in the furthest position, with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal. E3600HRC SEAT ADJUSTMENT Grasp the Seat Adjustment Knob, located at the base of the seatpost. Pull the Knob out, then raise or lower the seatpost to the desired height. Release the Knob and allow the seatpost to lock into position. 7 E3600HRC R2600HRC upright & semi-recumbent
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R2600HRC SEAT ADJUSTMENT SEAT POSITION While seated on the Bike, lift the Seat Lever and slide the seat forward or back. When the seat is positioned properly, simply release the Seat Lever to lock the seat into position. EASY-8™ CONSOLE Your EASY-8™ Console arrives preset to display Miles. If you wish to display Kilometers instead, remove the Console from the Console Mast by removing the four mounting bolts. Inside the mounting recess you will find a small switch; move this MPH/KM Conversion Sw
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GETTING STARTED POWER Your Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the Console. Alternatively, the Bike can also be plugged into an outlet using the included power supply. If using the Bike in this mode, ensure that it is properly connected to the power outlet, then turn on the Power switch, located near the power supply. ONE-BUTTON START™ Simply press the Start button to begin exercising in the manual Program. 9 E3600HRC R2600HRC
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PROGRAM DETAILS Customized workouts; with no default Time. Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance Level throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes. Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resistance Level to gradually raise and lower your Heart Rate; Time defaults to 32 minutes. Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering the resistance Level, but still keeps you in your fat-burning zon
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FEEDBACK DISPLAY SPEED PROGRAM LEVEL Shown as Miles per Hour or View the current chosen Kilometers per Hour. View the Program Level. Indicates the current cycling Speed. difficulty of your workout, with L1 being the easiest and L16 DISTANCE being the most difficult. Shown as Miles or Kilometers. View Distance during workout. TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. CALORIES View the Time remaining or the Shown as total accumulated Time elapsed in your workout. Calories burned during workout. WATTS A mea
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CHOOSING A PROGRAM If you do not choose a Program, the EASY-8™ Console will default to the MANUAL Program. If you wish to choose another Program, simply press one of the other Program buttons. CHOOSING A LEVEL After you have chosen a Program, the Level will default to L6 and then flash. You may use this default Level or choose another by using the Arrow buttons; L1 provides the least resistance, L16 the most. CHOOSING A TIME After you have chosen a Level, the Time will default, depending on whic
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USING YOUR BIKE’S HRC PROGRAM Use the chart on Page 16 to determine your Target Heart Rate, then follow the instructions on Page 15 to place the wireless transmitter on your chest. Choose the Heart Rate Program by pressing the ♥ HR CONTROL button. Using the Arrow buttons under ‘CHOOSE LEVEL’ select your Target Heart Rate, visible in the LEVEL window. Using the Arrow buttons under ‘CHOOSE TIME’ select your Time, or you may use the default time of 24 Minutes. When you are ready to begin exerc
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ABOUT HEART RATE CONTROL Your VISIONFITNESS Bike offers two options for Heart Rate Control and Feedback; you may choose to use the convenient Hand Contact Bars or the hands-free Wireless Chest Transmitter (recommended for the Heart Rate Control Program). CONTACT BAR HAND POSITION Place the palm of your hands directly on the Contact Pads. Both hands must grip the bars for your Heart Rate to register. WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER Prior to wearing the Strap on your chest, moisten the two rubber con
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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your Target Heart Rate Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zone will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. See the chart below for convenient reference. EXAMPLE for 42-year old user: find AGE along bottom of chart (round to 40), follow AGE column up to TARGET
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR FITNESS BIKE Our Bikes are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however, you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause. PROBLEM: The Console does not light up. SOLUTION: 1) Check to make sure the Bike is turned on (switch is located near power supply). 2) If you are using the Bike without a power supply, be sure you are pedaling fast enough to power the Console. If the problem persists, plug in the power supply, turn the Bike on and test to s
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten the electrodes. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between transmitter and receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches. PROBLEM: There is an erratic pulse rate. SOLUTION: Chest strap is too loose; readjust according to directions. NOT
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COMMON BIKE QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Bike makes normal? A: Our Bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear some slight mechanical noises from the drive train. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on
