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Owner’s Manual Ironman 235r Recumbent Customer Service 1.800.750.IRON 1.800.750.4766 4009 Distribution Drive Suite 250 Garland, TX 75041 www.ironmanfitness.com CAUTION! Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. SERIAL TAG IS LOCATED ON THE FRAME Model Name: 235r...
Table of Contents Important Safety Information Assembly Console Instructions Monitoring Your Heart Rate Warm-Up Exercises Moving Instructions Parts List Exploded View Warranty Information...
Ironman Fitness recommends a mat be placed under the unit to protect floor or carpet and for easier cleaning.
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Important Safety Information Thank you for purchasing the Ironman 235r Recumbent Bike! The 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.
Assembly Getting Started - The Ironman Fitness 235r will require some assembly. Unpack the box in a clear area. Remove packing material. Do not dispose of packing material until assembly is complete and unit is working properly. Place the unit on a clean level surface for assem- bly.
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Assembly Figure 2 Step 1: Attach the seat handlebar (16) to the seat carriage (3) using hex head bolts (73), washers (49), and nylon nuts (50). Figure 3 Step 1: Attach the seat (9) to the seat carriage (3) using screws (62) and washers (63). Figure 4 Step 1: Attach the back pad (60) to the seat car-...
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Assembly Figure 5 Step 1: Remove hex head screws (55) and screws (70) from carriage tube (5). Figure 6 Step 1: Remove the left and right carriage tube caps (13 & 14). Figure 7 Step 1: Remove hex head screw (55) and washer (49) from the rear of carriage tube (5).
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Assembly Figure 8 Step 1: Slide the carriage tube (5) off of the main frame (1). Step 2: Carefully disconnect pulse wire (57) from extension pulse wire (75). Be sure not to pull the pulse wires from the tube or frame.
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Assembly Figure 11 Step 1: Reattach the carriage tube caps (13 & 14) using screws (70). Figure 12 Step 1: Attach the left pedal (30) to the left crank. The left pedal is marked with an "L". Turn the threads on the pedal counter-clockwise to secure it to the crank.
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(15) to pulse wires (66) and wire harness (58). Step 2: Secure the console (15) to the console tube (2) using screws (39). Note: The screws are already pre- installed into the back of the console. You have completed assembly of your new 235r bike Congratulations!
Console Instructions The 235r's console is a single LCD that displays RPM, SPEED, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, WATTS, and HEART RATE. Power Modes Power On: Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet. Press any button to turn on the console.
Console Instructions Program Operation The 235r's console is set up with 12 workout modes, P1-P11, plus USER mode. 1. Press any button to turn on the console. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired program. 3. Press the Mode button to confirm the program you wish to use.
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.
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Monitoring Your Heart Rate TARGET HEART RATE ZONE 100% Serious athletic training range Cardiovascular conditioning range Fat burning range...
Warm Up Exercises EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING! Before beginning this or any exercise program, you should consult your physician. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existing health problems. Flexibility is a key to fitness. Stretch all major muscle groups at least two to three times per week after a 5 to 10 minute warmup.
Warm Up Exercises WARNING! Before beginning this or any exercise program, you should consult your physician. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existing health problems. Wrist Extensor Extend your right arm in front of you with your palm up and your elbow straight.
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Warm Up Exercises WARNING! Before beginning this or any exercise program, you should consult your physician. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existing health problems. Calf Stretch Face a solid structure such as a wall with your left foot ahead of your right, toes straight ahead.
Moving Instructions CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY WHILE LIFTING, BEND YOUR LEGS AND KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT. AS YOU LEAN THE UNIT, LIFT USING YOUR LEGS, NOT YOUR BACK. First, kneel down and grasp the rear support tube with both hands as shown in Figure 1. Next, with a firm grasp on rear support tube stand up bringing the rear of the bike up in the air and tilt the unit until it rolls freely on the transport wheels.
Warranty Information PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS FULLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR IRONMAN FITNESS EQUIPMENT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Frame: Lifetime Electronics and *Parts: 1 yr...
Customer Service 1.800.750.IRON 1.800.750.4766 Ironman Fitness 4009 Distribution Drive Suite 250 Garland, TX 75041 www.ironmanfitness.com IRONMAN, IRONMAN TRIATHLON and M-DOT are registered trademarks of the World Triathlon Corporation. This product is licensed by the Ironman Triathlon.