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  • Page 2: Purchaser'sreference Information

    PURCHASER'S REFERENCE iNFORMATiON Product Name Diamondback Fitness Apex U6 Upright Serial Number: Record the serial number here. Serial Number Location SERIAL NUMBE The serial number will be located on the right side of the lower main oF THis frame, just forward of the rear stabilizer (see figure to the right).
  • Page 3 Diamondback Fitness Apex Owner's Manual Release v.2 (11/2009)
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PURCHASER'S REFERENCE INFORMATION ..............Serial Number: ..................INTRODUCTION ..................APEX U6 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION ................. Apex U6 Assembly Instructions ................SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS ............... WORKOUT GUIDELINES ................... Good Health is an Exercise in Common Sense ............. Body Mass Index ..................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    iNTRODUCTiON Congratulations on the purchase of your new Diamondback Fitness Apex U6 Exercise Bicycle. You have made a smart choice and are about to enjoy one of the most effective and technically-advanced methods of cardiovascular exercise available today. Founded in 1991 as an off-shoot of the legendary bicycle company, Diamondback...
  • Page 6: Apex U6 Assembly & Installation

    APEX U6 ASSEMBLY Part Description A ..Front Stabilizer [Quantity: B ..Hex Bolt - M8 x 1.25 x 16 mm (6 mm socket) C ..Rear Stabilizer D ..Hex Bolt - M8 x 1.25 x 16 mm (6 mm socket) E1 ..
  • Page 7: Apex U6 Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions DIAMONDBACK Apex U6 Assembly Hardware DP #22-10-1030 Allen Bolt Bushing M7 xl.ox so n,n,(1_ Crank Bolt & Nut Wrench Screwdriver Flat Washer ID 7.0 mm (2) Hex Wrench Lock Washer ID 7.0n,m(_ Remove the hex fixing bolts (B & D) from the front stabilizer (A) and rear Pedal Wrench / Screwdriver...
  • Page 8 Remove the left and right crank caps Slide the clamp on the underside Remove the five (5) hex bolts (IV), four (Z) by inserting a screwdriver into saddle (F) onto the seat post (G) and (4) flat washers (M) and one (1) curved the cap opening and un-threading tighten the nuts evenly.
  • Page 9 FINAL SETUP & INSTALLATION r il Move the unit into final position with the help of the front transport rollers. Carefully lift and support the rear end of the unit until both wheels touch the ground. Slowly roll into position. After moving the unit, ensure all four feet touch the floor.
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions & Warnings

    SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS & WARNINGS Every piece of Diamondback Fitness equipment is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all This Class C product is rated applicable domestic and international standards. However, certain precautions need to be taken when home (Class H) use only.
  • Page 11 Use thehandlebars when getting onandofftheApexU6unit. Never operate theunitif it isdamaged or broken.Contact yourlocal a uthorized Diamondback Fitness D ealer forservice. Please u nplug theunitafter e xercising. Donotremove t hecovers orothercomponents. Only Authorized Diamondback Fitness D ealers orAuthorized Technicians should perform service o ntheunit.
  • Page 12: Workout Guidelines

    WORKOUT GUiDELiNES Good Health is an Exercise in Common Sense In the study titled, "The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity," the surgeon general indicates that 61% of American adults are either overweight or obese. The study indicates that being overweight increases the risk of health problems, such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, as well as Type-2 diabetes among other afflictions.
  • Page 13: Heart Rate Is An Important Key To Your Exercise

    Heart Rate is an important Key to Your Exercise The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report dictates that exercise and fitness are beneficial for a person's health and reiterated the need for exercise as a key component for disease prevention and healthier living.
  • Page 14: Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training Zone

    Ingeneral, awireless h eart r atechest s trapisa more accurate m ethod ofdetecting o ne's heart r ate.Theuserisnotrequired t o gripthetouchheart r atesensors a ndoffers more flexibility astheunitwillcontinuously display t heuser's heart r atenomatter where thehands areplaced. Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate &...
  • Page 15: Workout Quality And Quantity

    WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY It is recommended that you accumulate at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Physical activity should be initiated slowly and the intensity should be increased gradually. You should select activities that you enjoy and can fit into your daily life.
  • Page 16 ,, Afteranaerobic w orkout o froughly 2 0-30 minutes, spend 10minutes g radually reducing y ourheart r ate witha lower resistance level. NOTE: Start slow, with intensity low until you build up endurance and strength. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
  • Page 17: Console Layout

    CONSOLE LAYOUT NOTE: it is advised that new users read this entire section prior to beginning their first workout session. LCD Display Windows Time Tracks the time of the current workout program. Heart Symbol Indicates that a heart rate is detected by either the touch heart rate sensors, or the wireless heart rate...
  • Page 18 Anacronym forRevolutions-Per-Minute, thenumber ofcomplete r evolutions a single pedal m akes e very 60seconds. T hedisplay f orRPM willalternate w ithSPEED e very five(5)seconds. Load Displays the current resistance level applied to the workout. The maximum resistance load is 16. Distance The estimated total distance (in miles) traveled since the beginning...
  • Page 19: Buttons And Keys

    Buttons and Keys RESET The reset button will return the programming to the program selection menu. Holding the RESET key down for two seconds restarts the system and enters the User Set-Up mode. START / QUICK START / STOP When powering up the unit, it is possible to bypass all data entry and enter the Quick Start program.
  • Page 20: Mp3/Ipod Input Jack And Speakers

    FITNESS T EST At the end of a program, pressing the FITNESS TEST button once will launch the Fitness Test program. Based upon the rate at which the user's heart rate decreases over a sixty (60) second period, the Fitness Test program provides a basic analysis of the user's fitness by displaying F1, F2, F3, F4 F5 or F6 where F1 represent the highest level of fitness.
  • Page 21: Programs

    PROGRAMS - Get Ready to Work Out When the Apex U6 is plugged into an electrical outlet, an audible beep will sound, confirming power has reached the console. All segments of the display will light up for two seconds. "USER" will flash in the Alpha-Numeric Message Bar.
  • Page 22: Manual Program

    • Pressing t heENTER k eywilllaunch theProgram Select m ode. ,, Load / resistance may be adjusted via the UP or DOWN keys. To end the program, press START / QUICK START / STOP or simply stop pedaling. Program Select Mode The Program Select mode allows the user to choose their desired program and customize the data and information...
  • Page 23: Classic Programs

    NOT_ When the user is prompted for a Time entry, a value of zero (0:00) will set the clock to count up from zero (00:00). When another value is entered, the clock will count down when the program is launched. "Distance"...
  • Page 24: Target Heart Rate

    up or down using the UP and DOWN keys. The load will be displayed in the lower left corner of the console. Press ENTER to advance to the next column. Make any desired adjustments to the resistance and repeat the process for all twenty (20) columns.
  • Page 25 (User 1 ,User 2 ,User 3 or User 4 )andupdate anyinaccurate values. Seethesection "User S elect M ode andUserSet-Up Mode" a bove formore information. Ausermay bypass t heUser S etUpmode andrunaneffective h eart r atecontrol program byselecting t heFixed Target program option, a ndentering a heart r atevalue inBpm/Beats-per-minute.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE All Diamondback Fitness products are engineered for years of near-silent operation. Let noise be your first indication that a repair or adjustment is required. Please, discontinue use immediately and contact an Authorized Service Technician or Diamondback Fitness Dealer if an unusual noise, scraping, knocking, grinding or vibration...
  • Page 27: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY iNFORMATiON Diamondback Fitness warrants your Apex U6 to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use in the home environment. Diamondback Fitness's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part, provided free of charge through an Authorized Service Agent.
  • Page 28 What is Covered - For interior Residential Use Only. Frame Limited lifetime warranty, covers defects in welds, materials, and workmanship (some exclusions apply). • Brake Limited lifetime warranty Parts & Electronics 1 year Labor 1 year Wear Items 90 days Note: Limited lifetime...
  • Page 29 Other E×clusions The warranty is void if the Apex U6 is placed in commercial or light commercial environments such as health clubs, schools, hotels, condominium common areas, correctional facilities, or any other non-residential setting. The warranty will not be honored if the Apex U6 is employed for commercial or rental purposes.
  • Page 30: Warranty Registration Card

    WARRANTY REGiSTRATiON CARD Please return the completed warranty registration card to Diamondback Fitness within 15 days of purchase. Failure to comply may void the warranty. You may register your product at www.diamondbackfitness.com. Name (last, first) Address s ,oq z, oo oDqNrq City Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone...
  • Page 31 FULL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY Your Home Diamondback Fitness stands behind every product we sell. If this For repair--in your home--of all major brand appliances, lawn Apex exercise bike fails due to a defect in material or workmanship and garden equipment, of heating and cooling...

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