SUMMARY: This section provides information in-regards to the necessary tools, optional tools, lubricants and additional tools that are needed to build and service the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes.
SC3.18 BIKE ASSEMBLY SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to assemble the SC3.18 model of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes. Tuck the remaining flap to the outside of the box. DETAILS: You will first need to remove the bike from the box.
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Turn the box back onto the bottom and then grab the box and pull it up and off of the bike, exposing the bike and setting on the floor. Tighten the up and down handlebar movement by engaging the FitLoc on the front of the handlebar stem. Lock the seat forward and aft adjustment by tightening the Remove all of the packaging from the bike.
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11. Turn the bike so that it is resting on the seat post and rear stabilizer mount area. Note: Ensure that the bike is not wobbly and won’t fall over. If the bike is not stable, position the bike in such a manner that it won’t fall over or damage can occur to the bike.
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14. Install the rear stabilizer on the rear of the bike, with 15. Ensure that all of the leveling legs are screwed all the way two (2) bolts, four (4) washers and two (2) nuts provided. into the stabilizer and turn the bike so that it is resting on both Note: When installing the stabilizer, make sure to line up stabilizers.
POWER METER INSTALLATION SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to remove, replace and install the Power Meter on the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes.
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Tighten down the power meter ensuring that there is NO space between the Power Meter and the bottom bracket. Once you have removed all the space between the power meter and the bottom bracket, torque the power meter to 52-57 NM or 38- 42 lb- ft.
PEDAL INSTALLATION SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to remove, replace and install OEM and after-market pedals on the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bike.
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Installation/routing of pedal straps (OEM and after-market Reinstallation of pedals: pedals): If OEM pedals are being reinstalled after service was After installing the pedals, you will need to attach the pedals performed, make sure that fair amount of LocTite is applied to strap to the strap clamp.
CONSOLE INSTALLATION SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to remove, replace and install the console on the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes.
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On top of the handlebar stem, remove the piece of tape holding the generator wire inside the handlebar stem and lift it upward, so that it is sticking up. Note: This step only has to be done if a new assembly. Remove the two double battery springs from the back of the console, leaving only the positive terminal and single negative spring.
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Install the lithium battery (in small bike support) by Plug the generator wire from the bike into the one from the aligning the positive and negative terminals on the console back of the battery. Note: This wire will only connect one way to the ones on the battery.
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10. Install the thumb screw to secure the console back to the console base. Note: If the customer would like extra security, install additional Allen head screw from the console kit, in place of thumb screw) and tighten. Next Step: Proceed to the Pairing (and Internal Zero Reset) section of this SOP if you are replacing or installing a new console or power meter on any bike...
SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to perform the pairing (and internal reset) of the console and power meter on your bike(s). This section applies to the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes that have a console and power meter installed. Note: This procedure should only be performed when installing a new console, power meter (or both), but should not be used on a routine basis to zero reset the bike.
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Next Step: Proceed to the Console Default Setting section of this SOP if you are replacing or installing a new console or power meter on any bike.
SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to set some of the most common default settings on the console such as Units, Kcal, Backlights and Autopause. This sections applies to the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Use the AVG/END button to advance the settings menu DETAILS: and press STAGE to enter DISPLAY.
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Press the AVG/END button. Adjust the number of seconds that the backlight stays on by selecting BK LT TIME, by pressing STAGE and then select the Make the selection to “ON” or “OFF” by scrolling to # of seconds you would like it to stay on by pressing STAGE. appropriate setting using the AVG/END button.
PRE/POST INSTALLATION CHECKLIST SUMMARY: This section provides a list of items that are required to be checked during the final assembly and after installation of the bikes, to ensure that they have been put together correctly, working correctly, installed correctly, every time, for every Customer. Note: This checklist, along with other section contained in this SOP (along with reference material provided, within) must be used during the build and during the installation of bike.
BIKE TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION SUMMARY: This section provides you the information to help ensure that your installation of the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling Bikes will go well and that each customer will receive the same type of install. Note: Failure to assemble or install the bikes correctly, could result in installer having to go back out and fix bikes at no cost to Stages Indoor Cycling, or back billing the installer for work that may need to be performed, as a result of the improper assembly or installation of bikes.
EXTERNAL ZERO RESET SUMMARY: From time to time, the watts readings on the console may seem to be too high, too low or may not be reading at all. This may be caused from the bikes being moved frequently (in clubs where the room is multiple usage), shipping of the bikes, etc. This section is to be used to bring the watt readings back in alignment, by bringing the power meter and the console back in line and to clean up the data.
FIRMWARE UPDATING SUMMARY: Regular service updates may be required to keep the firmware up to date and utilizing our latest revisions, improvements, and bug fixes. Performing a firmware update in the field is easy and simply requires using a compatible mobile device (phone or tablet) with the Stages Power app.
SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to check to the battery levels on your console and power meter and how to change them out if they are. This sections applies to the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes that have a consoles on them.
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Replace the battery cover and lightly tighten the screw to Check to see if the generator wire is plugged into the back secure the cover. Note: After changing the batteries in the of the console. power meter, it is important to perform an external Zero Reset.
FITLOC ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY: This section provides you with the information necessary on how to adjust the FitLoc levers on the bikes. How to adjust: DETAILS: How to use: How to loosen the tension: 1. Hold the seat and PULL the lever forward to unlock and Hold onto the seat or handlebar with one hand and unlock adjust.
SUMMARY: This section provides information on how to install additional accessories on your bike(s). This sections applies to the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes that have a console and power meter installed. Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes.
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Remove the Dumbbell Holder and its two (2) screws, two (2) wedge nuts and two (2) washers provided from its box. Remove the black plastic cover from the top of the seat stem, by pulling back and up and over the rear cover and adjusting knob.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST SUMMARY: This section provides you with a list of required maintenance tasks to be performed on the bikes on a regular basis. All tasks are quick and will help to avoid larger issues in the future. DETAILS: Daily: Wipe down all bikes using mild soap and water or a mild cleaner.
MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY: This section provides some of the standard Mechanical Troubleshooting items for the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: If parts or additional help is needed, please call Customer Support. Problem Cause Solution Metal to Metal Sound Brake rubbing on flywheel...
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SprintShift moves when adjusting SprintShift knob is bad or bent Order replacement parts and replace. standard resistance knob Detent in SprintShift is not Order replacement part and replace. holding Rattling noise on bike Screws on shield or inside front Check all screws and tighten as necessary covers are loose Plastic to plastic rubbing sound Re-adjust side covers...
CONSOLE/POWER METER TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY: This section provides some of the standard Console/Power Meter Troubleshooting items the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes. Note: If parts or additional help is needed, please call Customer Support. Problem Cause Solution No readings on console (but console...
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Batteries are dead in Power Insert new batteries in Power Meter and Pair if Meter necessary Power Meter needs to be Open battery door and reverse batteries in Power Meter, rebooted close battery door for 3 seconds, (this will reboot Power Meter) and then re-insert batteries properly into Power Meter and retest.
REFERENCE MATERIALS SUMMARY: This section provides you all of the reference material you should ever need for the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bike and its components and FAQ’s. DETAILS: Commonly Used Reference Material: SC3.18 User Manual can be located by...
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS SUMMARY: Each bike, console and power meter have a serial number. Please provide the serial number of the relevant components when requesting parts for the bike or replacement console and power meters. See illustrations for the location of the serial numbers for each component.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SUMMARY: This section provides you information necessary to contact our Customer Support Team, such as hours of operation and phone numbers, along with our website that can be used to look up videos, printable material or submit for a trouble ticket. DETAILS: Parts: When calling in for assistance, we request that you have the serial...
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