Important Electrical Instructions ............4 Important Operation Instructions ............4 Assembly Instructions ................. 5 Setting Up Your Bike ................10 About Your Machine & Using the Spirit+ App ........11 Operation of Your Console ..............12 Programmable Features..............13 Programs Intro ..................15 Using A Heart Rate Transmitter ............
Important Safety Instructions When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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• Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your equipment. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue. • Close super vision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
Important Electrical Instructions WARNING! Route the power cord away from any moving part of the unit including the transport wheels. NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting DC power. If voltage varies by ten percent (10%) or more, the performance of your unit may be affected. Such conditions are not covered under your warranty.
Assembly Instructions Pre-Assembly Using a razor knife (Box Cutter), cut the banding straps that wrap around the carton. Reach under the bottom edge of the carton and pull it away from the cardboard underneath, separating the staples that join the two together. Lift the box over the unit and unpack. Carefully remove all parts from carton and inspect for any damage or missing parts.
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STEP 1: 1. Attach the REAR STABILIZER (7) to the MAIN FRAME (1) with the 2 BOLTS (65) and 2 FLAT WASHERS (84) and 2 CAP NUTS (191). Tighten completely with the WRENCH (112). 2. Attach the SEAT BACK (5) to the SEAT CARRIAGE (4) of the main frame. Slide 1 BOLT (67) through each side, then attach a NYLON NUT (89) to each bolt.
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STEP 2: 1. Slide the COMPUTER CABLE (44), HANDLEBAR RESISTANCE CONTROL CABLE (148), and HAND PULSE CABLE (45) through the bottom of the CONSOLE MAST COVER (31) and then the bottom of the CONSOLE MAST (2). Make sure the Console Mast Cover is correctly oriented (see illustration).
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STEP 3: 1. Install the SEAT (61) on the SEAT CARRIAGE (4) with 4 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS (98). Tighten with the PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW DRIVER (114). 2. Attach the SEAT HANDLE BAR (6) to the SEAT CARRIAGE (4) with the 4 Hex Head Bolts (71), 4 FLAT WASHERS (77), and 4 NYLON NUTS (89).
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STEP 4: 1. Install the GAS CYLINDER (57) on the SEAT BACK FRAME (5) with 1 BOLT (70), 1 FLAT WASHER (76) and 1 NYLON NUT (91) by using the WRENCHES provided (112 & 113). 2. Attach the PEDALS (116) to the CRANK ARMS (51L, 51R). Tighten with the WRENCH (113).
Setting Up Your Bike Leveling Use a M14 Wrench to adjust the height of the Leveling Feet. Moving The Recumbent Bike The Bike is equipped with 2 transport wheels on the front stabilizer. Lift the bike by the rear stabilizer and gently tilt the bike up and roll it away.
Downloading the Spirit+ app will help unlock more features- such as tracking workouts and sharing data via Google Fit and Apple Fitness. Simply search for “Spirit+” in the app store on your smartphone or tablet, or scan the QR code as below.
Operation of Your Console LCD Window Program Buttons Adjustable Fan USB Charging Direct Resistance Level Buttons Powering On When the power cord is connected to the equipment, the console will automatically power up. When initially powered on the console will perform an internal self-test. During this time all the lights will turn on.
Quick Start After the console powers up you just press the Start key to begin, this will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Level + / - buttons. The dot matrix display will have only the bottom row lit at first.
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Dot Matrix Center Display Twenty columns of boxes (10 high) indicate each segment of a workout. The boxes only show an approximate level (resistance) of effort. They do not necessarily indicate a specific value - only an approximate percent to compare levels of intensity. In Manual Operation the resistance dot matrix window will build a profile “picture”...
Programs Intro Programming the Console Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit your needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct. You will be asked for your Age and Weight. Entering your Age is necessary during the Heart Rate programs to ensure the correct settings are in the program for your Age.
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PROGRAMS - TO SELECT AND START A PROGRAM Preset Press PROGRAM key to select the desired program button, then press the Enter key. The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age. You may adjust the age setting, using the + and - keys, then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen.
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PROGRAMS - PRESET The Recumbent Bike has multiple different programs that have been designed for a variety of workouts. These six programs have factory preset work level profiles for achieving different goals. HILL This program follows a triangle or pyramid type of gradual progression from approximately 10% of maximum effort (the level that you chose before starting this program) up to a maximum effort which lasts for 10% of the total workout time,...
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HIIT This program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by recovery periods of low intensity. This program utilizes and develops your “Fast Twitch” muscle fibers which are used when performing tasks that are intense and short in duration. These deplete your oxygen level and spike your heart rate, followed by periods of recovery and heart rate drop to replenish oxygen.
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PROGRAMS Fusion In this interval program you will alternate between midhigh intensity cardiovascular intervals on the bike, strength exercises off of the bike, and low intensity recovery intervals on the bike. You will need a pair of objects that can be comfortably held in your hands (dumbbells, water jugs, soup cans, etc.) for 4 of the 5 strength exercises performed in this program.
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Countdown Mode Target programs can be set a Target Time, Target Distance or Target Calories for your workout. When the program begins the target item will count down; once it reaches zero the program ends. Press PROGRAM key to select TARGET PROGRAM, then press Enter. Press PROGRAM key to select the Target Time program, Target Distance program or Target Calories program.
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The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age. You may enter your age, using the Level +/- keys, then press the Enter key to accept the new value and proceed on to the next screen. You are now asked to enter your Weight. You may adjust the weight value using the Level +/- keys, then press Enter to continue.
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HEART RATE EXERTION The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their usual choice of exercise intensity was either too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range.
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HEART RATE - PERCEIVED EXERTION Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages. There are more variables involved in how hard you should workout than just heart rate. Your stress level, physical health, emotional health, temperature, humidity, the time of day, the last time you ate and what you ate, all contribute to the intensity at which you should workout.
Normally the transmitter will be oriented so the Spirit Fitness logo is right side up. 6. The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source, turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference.
Maintenance & Care Post-Workout Machine Care 1. Store your machine according to the folding instructions when not in use. 2. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean areas where sweat or oil made contact with the machine. 3. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the touchscreen and remove unwanted oils and other things that may damage the screen.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution/Cause Display does not light 1. Plug is disconnected. Make sure plug is firmly pushed into 230VAC (115VAC) wall outlet. 2. Bike defect. Contact your dealer. Squeak, thump, clicking sound heard 1. The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly. All bolts that were installed during assembly need to be tightened as much as possible.
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