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Nustep RB8 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® NuStep Recumbent Bike u s er m an ua l...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................4 Safety Instructions ..................... 5-6 Installation and Placement .................. 7 AC Adapter Use ..................... 8 RB8 Feature Overview ..................9 Making Adjustments ..................10-11 Correct Riding Position ..................11 Display Screens ....................12-17 Pause Function .....................18 System Settings ....................19-21 User Settings ......................21...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    , continues NuStep’s tradition of innovation and its mission to develop inclusive exercise equipment that can benefit users of virtually all fitness levels and functional abilities. Please review this manual — including all safety information — before using the RB8 Recumbent Bike.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions CAUTION WARNING This is the safety alert CAUTION indicates a WARNING indicates a symbol. It is used to call potentially hazardous potentially hazardous attention to instructions situation, which if not situation, which, if not concerning personal avoided, may result in avoided, could result in safety.
  • Page 6 Read this manual before using this product and save it for future Do not lift this product by yourself. reference. The RB8 is very heavy; it weighs 240 lbs. (109 kg). Always wear shoes and proper clothing when exercising. To avoid injury, or damage to the...

  • Page 7: Installation And Placement

    Installation and Placement Unpacking and Installation To ensure the safe and effective operation of your RB8, place on a flat, stable surface. Carefully unpack the RB8 from the shipping Adjust leveler feet as required. container and transport the product to the installation location.

  • Page 8: Ac Adapter Use

    AC Adapter Use The RB8 is powered by an AC adapter that is included with the unit. The AC adapter may be plugged into either the front or the rear jack.* Plug the adapter into an appropriate power outlet. Route the AC adapter power cable in a way that prevents tripping hazards or damage to the adapter.

  • Page 9: Rb8 Feature Overview

    RB8 Feature Overview display console swivel seat release lever contact heart rate grip seat recline release lever leveler feet seat adjustment release lever dual touch- screen display grab...

  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    Making Adjustments Swivel Seat Operation 1. Place feet firmly on the rail or floor. 2. Lift the rear release lever to unlock seat. 3. Swivel the seat in either direction (seat swivels 360˚ and locks every 45˚). 4. Release the lever to lock seat in position. The seat can rotate with or without a user on the machine.

  • Page 11: Correct Riding Position

    Making Adjustments Adjust Seat Recline 1. Place feet firmly on the rail or floor. 2. Lift the black lever on left side of seat to unlock. 3. Push on seat back to increase recline (up to 12˚ recline possible). 4. Release lever to lock seat in place. Lift lever on left side to unlock.

  • Page 12: Display Screens

    The console has two display screens with touch screen navigation. The upper is the Home screen, the lower is the Metric screen. Home Screen Displays workout apps Quick Start, NuStep Charts, Pace Partner, Balanced Power, Trail Runner and NuStep Programs. Each app is represented by an icon. To launch, tap the icon.
  • Page 13 • Tap to open the Performance Charts app. • Tap to open the Pace Partner app. NuStep Charts NuStep Charts performance metrics Displays performance metrics — Pace (RPM), Watts, Load, METs or Balance — tracked over the course of a workout.
  • Page 14 Pace Partner Pace Partner Users set a target pace and a workout metric (RPM, Watts or METs). The user's goal is to keep pace with their partner. To set target pace: 1. Tap to open Your Target Pace screen. 2. Tap and move slider to set target pace. 3.
  • Page 15 Balanced Power Measures the individual power output (Watts) of the right leg and the left leg. Identifies their relative balance both in real-time and over the entire exercise session. Once selected, the Balanced Power program continues to run in the background, collecting performance data, even while the user works out in other apps.
  • Page 16 All video, audio and other content included in Trail Runner and other NuStep apps is protected under United States and international copyright laws. No right is granted to use the video, audio or other content in any manner other than as presented for viewing in NuStep Products. NuStep Programs Users select workout programs that focus on a specific goal (SPM, Watts, METs, and Hills), set a target and duration.
  • Page 17 Programs menu screen Users set a target Watts level and duration (minutes, distance or none) for their workout. To open: 1. Go to the NuStep Programs menu screen. 2. Tap the Watts icon to open the settings screen. Settings screen 3.

  • Page 18: Pause Function

    The RB8 has a 3-minute console shutdown. If a user stops pedaling and does not resume within 3 minutes, the console resets. Before the console shuts down, the user can extend the pause, e.g., for interval training off the bike, for 15 minutes. While in pause mode, the user can also view a summary of their workout performance or end their workout session.
  • Page 19 Use to adjust volume and screen brightness, change default settings, view diagnostics, change metric configuration, view regulatory and software information. To open, go to the Metric screen, tap the icon. To adjust console volume or screen brightness, use sliders. Tap and slide to Tap and slide to adjust volume.
  • Page 20 To change default settings (age, weight, gender): 1. Tap into default fields. 2. Use numeric keyboard to enter age and weight; select gender. 3. Tap Confirm. 4. Go to the Metric screen. 5. Tap to open the Reset Workout screen. 6.

  • Page 21: User Settings

    Metric Bar Configuration Users may change which metric units (Miles, Steps, SPM, Mets, Calories, or Watts) are displayed on the metric screen. The top row displays the current metric configuration. To change: 1. Tap the icon to open Metric Configuration screen. 2.

  • Page 22: Exporting User Profile Data

    Users may export their profile data to a USB drive at any time. To export: USB port 1. Insert USB drive into the USB port on the back of the display console. 2. Tap the icon on the Metric screen to open the User Settings screen.

  • Page 23: Exporting Workout Summary

    Exporting Workout Summary Users may export their workout summary to a USB drive. The summary is saved in a PDF format. Insert a USB drive into the USB port before working out to enable export. Insert a USB drive into the USB port before working out to enable export. At the end of a workout (and the user has stopped cycling for 3 minutes) the Pedal to Unpause screen opens.

  • Page 24: Preventive Maintenance

    * Clean Weekly Covers and Frame * Clean Weekly Seat * Clean Weekly AC adapter Inspect for signs of wear or Weekly damage *Use a non-abrasive spray cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the RB8. Unplug the equipment before cleaning.

  • Page 25: Warranty And Serial Number Information

    To view or print your warranty, go to: www.nustep.com For questions about your warranty, please contact customer service. Email: support@nustep.com Phone: 800-322-2209 (U.S.) or 734-769-3939 For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact your local NuStep distributor for assistance. RB8 Serial Number Information Location on the product: The serial number label is located on the left side of the rear support cover.

  • Page 26: Obtaining Customer Service And Parts

    For assistance with your RB8 unit, please contact NuStep customer service. Please have the serial number of the unit (located on the right side of the rear support cover) and a complete description of the problem so our product specialists can better assist you.

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    74” (188 cm) long; 32” (82 cm) wide USB A Port USB port is for flash drive use only. Some flash drives may not be compatible with the RB8 USB port. Do not connect external devices to this port with USB cables. USB C Port Connection for service only.

  • Page 28: Us Fcc Compliance

    • Consult the dealer or an expierenced radio/TV technician for help Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by NuStep, LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 32 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of NuStep, LLC. © Copyright May 2022 by NuStep, LLC.

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