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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
The model number and the location of the serial The XP WHIRLWIND 280 exercise bike offers an array number decal are shown on the front cover of this of features designed to let you enjoy this healthful manual.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a Phillips screwdriver Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly.
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To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin. Attach the Front Stabilizer (19) to the front of the Frame (1) with two M10 x 78mm Screws (65). 2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (60) to the Frame (1) with five M10 x 22mm Screws (4).
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4. Attach the Seat (20) to the Seat Post (6) with four M8 Locknuts (66) and four M8 Split Washers (72). Note: The Locknuts and Split Washers may be preattached to the under- side of the Seat. 5. Tip: To avoid pinching the Reed Switch Wire (31), position it as shown in the inset drawing.
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7. The Console (3) requires four D batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are recommended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has been Batteries exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to Battery warm to room temperature before inserting Cover batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the console displays or other electronic compo- nents.
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9. Identify the Right Handlebar (9) and the Right Handlebar Base (10), which are marked with “Right” stickers. Orient these parts so that the wide side of the tube on the Right Handlebar and the Right Link Arm (16) are on the same side.
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11. Remove the 1/2" Pedal Nut (68) from the shaft of one of the Pedals (23). See the lower draw- ing. Make sure that there is a Custom Washer (86), a Pedal Spring (42), a Blue Washer (71), a Pedal Bushing (43), a Black Pedal Washer (79), and a Pedal Spacer (44) on the shaft of the Pedal.
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HANDLEBAR OPERATION Stationary Mode You can use the handlebars in the dual-action mode, To convert the handlebars to the stationary mode, the for upper- and lower-body exercise, or in the station- link arms must be disconnected from the pedals. Pull ary mode, for pedaling exercise only.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE The lower right dis- play can show your Before using the console, make sure that batteries are pedaling speed (in installed (see assembly step 7 on page 8). If there is a miles or kilometers per sheet of plastic on the display, remove the plastic.
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The right display will show a When your pulse is track that represents 1/4 mile detected, the heart- (400 m). As you exercise, indi- shaped indicator in the cators will appear in succession lower right display will around the track until the entire flash and one or two track appears.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise bike regu- If the Belt (22) needs to be adjusted, first loosen the larly. To clean the exercise bike, use a damp cloth and right Guard Fastener (not shown). To tighten the Belt, a small amount of mild detergent;...
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ADJUSTING THE REED SWITCH Next, locate the Reed Switch (31). Turn the Crank Arm (26) until the Magnet (48) is aligned with the Reed If the console does not display correct feedback, the Switch. reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed switch, the Right Shield (18) must be moved.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
PART LIST Model No. 29859.0 R0911A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Link Arm Bushing Upright Seat Guide Console Seat Post Bushing M10 x 22mm Screw Magnet Small Axle Cover Seat Post Small Axle Cap Left Handlebar Fan Washer Left Handlebar Base Eyebolt...
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...