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Owner’s Manual
Alliance A7 Recumbent
Customer Service
(888) 340-0482
Keys Fitness Products
4009 Distribution Drive
Suite 250
Garland, TX 75041
www.keysfitness.com
Model Name : A7r
Serial Number :
Write down for future reference
Serial number is located under unit.
315-00010
01/05 Rev C
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 3 Before You Start 4 Assembly 5-11 Console Profiles 12 Console Buttons 13 Program Operation 14-15 Program Profiles 16 Monitoring Your Heart Rate 17-18 Maintenance Instructions 18 Change to MPH or KPH 19 Bike Operation 20 Parts List 21-22 Exploded View 23 Warranty Information 24 2
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Important Safety Information WARNING! Before using this unit or starting any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 and/or persons with pre-existing health problems. The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, burns, fire, or other possible injuries to the user, it is important to revi
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Before You Start Thank you for purchasing the Alliance A7 Recumbent! This quality product you have chosen was designed to meet your needs for cardiovascular exercise. Before you start, please read the Owner's Manual and become familiar with the operation of your new unit. Remember to take the time to perform the stretching exercises provided to avoid injury. If you are taking medication, consult your physician to see if the medication will affect your exercise heart rate. If you have heart probl
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Assembly INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY Unpack the box in a clear area. Check to make sure all components are present and in good condition. Do not dispose of the packing material until the assembly is completed. Tools have been provided for you to use when assembling this product. Main Components: 1. Main Frame A1 7. Seat Pad K14 2. Pedals Left and Right A13 8. Seat Back Pad K15 3. Front Stabilizer C1 9. Seat Back Cover K16 4. Rear Stabilizer D1 10. Console Tube H1 5. Seat Back Po
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Assembly Step 1 (Figure 1) Attach Rear Stabilizer (D1) to Main Frame (A1) using two Flat Washers (C9), two Spring Washers (C10), and two Hex Nuts (C11). Figure 1 Step 2 (Figure 2) Attach Front Stabilizer (C1) to Main Frame (A1) using two Flat Washers (C9), two Spring Washers (C10), and two Hex Nuts (C11). Figure 2 6
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Assembly Step 3 (Figure 3) Figure 3 A) Connect Upper Wire Harness and Heart Rate Wire (H9 & H10) to Lower Wire Harness and Heart Rate Wire (A34 & J13). Note: Upper Wire Harness and Sensor Wire will already be inside the Console Tube (H1). B) Slide Console Tube (H1) into Main Frame and secure using four Flat Allen Head Bolts (H8). Insert Decoration Cap (B4) into lower console tube bolt hole of each side. Step 4 (Figure 4) Figure 4 A) Connect Upper Wire Harness and Heart Rate Wire (H9 & H10) to
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Assembly Step 5 (Figure 5) Figure 5 A) Connect Lower Heart Rate Wire (J13) to Handlebar Heart Rate Wire (K8). B) Secure Pulse Handlebar (K6) to Seat Shuttle (K1) using two Flat Washers (K4), two Spring Washers (K3), and two Allen Bolts (K7). Step 6 (Figure 6) Figure 6 Slide Seat Back Post (K5) into Seat Shuttle (K1) and secure using four Flat Washers (K4), four Spring Washers (K3), and four Oval Head Allen Bolts (K2). 8
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Assembly Step 7 (Figure 7) Figure 7 Attach Seat Pad (K14) to Seat Shuttle (K1) using four Flat Washers (K4), four Spring Washers (K3), and four Oval Head Allen Bolts (K2). Step 8 (Figure 8) Figure 8 Attach Seat Back Pad (K15) to Seat Back Post (K5) using four Flat Washers (K4), four Spring Washers (K3), and four Oval Head Allen Bolts (K2). 9
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Assembly Step 9 (Figure 9) Figure 9 Secure Seat Back Cover (K16) to Seat Back Pad (K15) using three Round Head Screws (K17). Step 10 (Figure 10) Figure 10 Attach Water Bottle Holder (H4) to Console Tube (H1) and secure using two Round Head Screws (H5). 10
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Console Instructions Step 11 (Figure 11) A) Thread Right Pedal (A13) into the crank on Main Frame (A1) by turning the threads Clock- Wise. Note: The Right Pedal is Marked with an R. B) Thread Left Pedal (A13) into the crank on Main Frame (A1) by turning the threads Counter Clock-Wise. Note: The Left Pedal is marked with an L. Figure 11 Congratulations! You have completed the assembly of your new Alliance A7 Recumbent Bike. 11
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Console Profiles The Alliance A7r has an internal generator that provides electrical power to console display. You never need batteries or have to plug it in. Just simply pedal over 25 RPM to activate the console. There are 3 options for accessing programs: 1. AT TEST: AT Measurement 2. HRC Mode: Cardio, Fitness Training, Target Heart Rate and Fat Burn 3. Constant torque mode: Manual, Hiking, Speed Interval, Vigorous, Endurance and Peak Start Pedaling Select Accessing Programs Input User Data
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Console Buttons QUICK START: Press this button to enter MANUAL program. AT TEST: Press this button to enter AT TEST mode. RESET: Clears current setup variables and goes back to the beginning of setup mode. PAUSE / RESUME: Save and readout the data of current workout situation. ENTER: Confirm the input data for age, weight, program mode, resistance level, and workout time. PLUS (+): Increases the value for age, weight, resistance levels, and workout time. It is also the select button for progra
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Program Operation Monitoring Heart Rate: Heart Rate Handgrips: Place you palms onto the metal sensor plates, after few second your heart rate should be displayed in the window. Heart Rate Transmitter Strap: Adjust the strap to proper length. Wear directly against your skin around chest. Some moisture is need between the Transmitter and your skin prior to your workout. Once you start the workout, your heart rate will be displaced in heart rate window. Note: It is suggested to use Heart Rate Tra
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Program Operation HRC Mode: (Heart Rate Control) 1. Use + or - to move the LED Indicator to select one of the following programs: CARDIO, FITNESS TEST, TARGET HEART RATE, OR FAT BURN. You can also use the KEY PAD to choose one directly. 2. Press ENTER 3. Use + or - to increase or decrease the user weight, or use the KEY PAD to type it in. 4. Press ENTER 5. Use + or - to input the user’s AT HR (heart rate), or use the KEY PAD to type it in. 6. Press ENTER 7. Use + or - to input the workout tim
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Program Profiles HRC Programs Cardiovascular: A program designed to keep your workout heart rate value at AT HR x 110%. Fitness Test: A program designed to keep your workout heart rate value at AT HR x 100%. Target Heart Rate: A program designed to keep your workout heart rate value at AT HR x 95%. Fat Burn: A program designed to keep your workout heart rate value at AT HR x 90%. Constant Mode Programs Manual Mode: A program designed to be controlled by the user. Vigorous: A program designed wi
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Monitoring Your Heart Rate Monitoring Your Heart Rate To obtain the greatest cardiovascular benefits from your exercise workout, it is important to work within your target heart rate zone. The American Heart Association (AHA) defines this target as 60%-75% percent of your maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate may be roughly calculated by subtracting your age from 220. Your maximum heart rate and aerobic capacity naturally decreases as you age. This may vary from one person to another, but
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Monitoring Your Heart Rate TARGET HEART RATE ZONE 200 100% 195 190 185 180 175 Serious 170 165 athletic 160 training range 155 85% 170 166 162 157 153 Cardiovascular 149 conditioning 145 140 range 136 132 75% 150 146 143 139 135 131 128 Fat burning 124 120 range 116 60% 120 117 114 111 108 105 102 99 96 93 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 AGE 18
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Change to MPH or KPH Change to MPH (Miles Per Hour) or KPH (Kilometers Per Hour): 1. With the unit off press and hold “0” on the key pad. 2. Start pedaling the bike. “UNIT=KG” OR “UNIT=LB” will be displayed in the upper LED window. 3. Use the key pad to indicate which unit of measure you would like to use. Press “1” for KG and to change distance to KPH. Press “2” for LB and to change distance to MPH. 4. Stop pedaling the unit until the screen shuts off to accept the changes. KG LB STEP 1 19
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Bike Operation Seat Adjustment To slide the seat position forward or backwards, start by pulling up the adjusting handlebar located under the seat. Next, move the seat into a comfortable position. Then, release the adjusting handlebar to secure the seat back into position. Refer to Figure 1. On the recumbent bike, the seat position should be adjusted so when the pedal is at its furthest position from the user, it is possible for the user to extend their leg with the heel on the pedal. First,
