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USERʼS MANUAL Model No. HF-RB9800-E.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, please see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on the back cover of this manual.
Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be shown at actual size. HOTEL FITNESS is a registered trademark of Hotel Fitness Club, Inc. FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
Hotel Fitness and FreeMotion Fitness assume no responsibility for personal injury or property dam- age sustained by or through the use of this product.
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary HOTEL after reading this manual, please see the back cover of FITNESS HF-RB9800-E exercise cycle. Cycling is an this manual. To help us assist you, note the product ® effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness, number and serial number before contacting us.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle 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 a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench , and a rubber mallet...
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To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (3) and orient it as shown. Insert a Stabilizer Plate (89) into the Rear Stabilizer. Insert the Rear Stabilizer (3) into the Frame (1). Tighten the four Stabilizer Set Screws (9) located in the Rear Stabilizer.
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3. Slide the Upright Cover (20) onto the Upright (4). Make sure that the Upright Cover is ori- ented as shown. Then, slide the Upright Cover upward toward the top of the Upright. Frame Wires Have a second person hold the Upright (4) near the Frame (1).
HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE Your exercise cycle has been preconfigured to operate with a Basic console and a Workout TV console (see the drawings below). To learn about the features of the Basic console, see page 11. To learn about the features of the Workout TV console, see the userʼs manual included with the Workout TV console.
HOW TO SET UP THE EXERCISE CYCLE HOW TO MOVE AND LEVEL THE EXERCISE CYCLE Before moving the exercise cycle, make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Note: If a CATV cable is connected to the exercise cycle, it Handlebar may be necessary to disconnect the cable if the Wheels...
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HOW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE If your bike has a Workout TV console, a CATV cable must be connected to the bike for cable TV stations to be viewed. Locate the cable jack on the front of the bike. Connect the Jack to External CATV cable to the cable jack.
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console also provides two heart rate programs that automatically adjust the resistance of the pedals to The advanced console offers an array of features keep your heart rate near a target level during your designed to make your workouts more effective and workouts.
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HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE IMPORTANT: If the exercise cycle has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to If the exercise cycle has a Basic console, it can be room temperature before turning on the console. If you do not do this, the console displays or other used with or without the included power cord.
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HOW TO USE THE QUICK START MODE If you do not plan to use a program, the quick start mode will allow you to start exercising and adjust the resistance of the pedals manually. 1. Press any button or begin pedaling to activate the console.
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5. Measure your heart rate if desired. If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your hands are positioned as described. Be careful not You can measure your heart rate using either the to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse metal contacts tightly.
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HOW TO USE A MANUAL PROGRAM 4. Enter your weight. A MANUAL program allows you to set a time, distance, Next, the words “ENTER WEIGHT” and a weight or calorie goal for your workout as you control the setting of 185 pounds (US) will appear in the main resistance of the pedals.
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6. Press the START button or begin pedaling to If you selected the MANUAL TIME program, the start the program. main display will count down the time remaining in the program. If you selected the MANUAL DIS- TANCE program, the main display will count down Each program is divided into several one-minute the distance in total revolutions.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM 4. Enter your weight. A preset program will automatically change the resis- Next, the words “ENTER WEIGHT” and a weight tance of the pedals and prompt you to maintain a setting of 185 pounds (US) will appear in the main target pace while guiding you through your workout.
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If the resistance level for the current segment is too To view the time, the approximate number of calo- high or too low, you can manually override the set- ries you have burned, and the distance you have ting by pressing the RESISTANCE buttons. pedaled, press the DISPLAY button again.
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HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM 4. Program the desired program settings. A custom program allows you to create your own work- Each custom workout is divided into 30 one-minute outs and store them in memory for future use. segments. You can program one resistance level and one target rpm (pace) setting for each seg- 1.
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HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM 4. Enter your weight. 1. Press any button or begin pedaling to activate Next, the words “ENTER WEIGHT” and a weight the console. setting of 185 pounds (US) will appear in the main display. To enter your weight (1 kilogram = 2.2 See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page pounds), press the increase and decrease buttons beside the ENTER button.
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If the resistance level for the current segment is too To view the time, your exercise intensity in mets, high or too low, you can manually override the set- and your power output in watts, press the DIS- ting by pressing the RESISTANCE buttons. PLAY button.
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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM 4. Press the START button or begin pedaling to start the program. The CONSTANT HEART RATE program will automati- cally control the resistance of the pedals to keep your Each HEART RATE program is divided into 30 heart rate near a target level during your workout.
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5. Follow your progress with the displays. 6. Measure your heart rate if desired. During a HEART RATE program, the main display See step 5 on page 14. will show the elapsed time, your exercise intensity 7. Turn on the fan if desired. in mets, the approximate number of calories you have burned, the approximate number of calories you are burning per hour, and the distance you...
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HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE If the pedals on the exercise cycle do not move for a period of time, a pause timeout will occur and the The console features a maintenance mode that allows console will enter an idle mode. When the console you to access usage information and to view and is in the idle mode, the displays will be reset to change default settings.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM iFit cards are available separately. To purchase iFit To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the back cover of this stereo sound system while you exercise, plug an audio manual.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING If you have questions about maintenance or trou- HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE CYCLE bleshooting, see the back cover of this manual. If the exercise cycle rocks slightly on your floor during Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise cycle regu- use, see HOW TO MOVE AND LEVEL THE EXER- larly.
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.
Email: fmfvmcustomerservice@freemotionfitness.com Write: FreeMotion Fitness, 1500 S. 1000 W., Logan, UT 84321-9813 To contact Product Sales, call Hotel Fitness toll-free at 1-800-291-0403, send a fax to 1-800-813-1102, send an email to sales@HotelFitness.com, or go to www.HotelFitnessClub.com. This product is proudly designed and produced by FreeMotion Fitness, a subsidiary of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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