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CYBEX 500C Owner's Manual

Cybex 500c cycle & 500r recumbent cycle
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  • Page 1 Note: Front and Back cover can be printed in large quantities and used for nearly all of our manuals. Manual Print Specs Part number LT-03150 Rev B to C Manual title Cybex 500C&R Owner’s Manual Binder Black Plastic Spiral Cover 10 point Carolina, coated 2 sides (or Cybex approved equiv.)
  • Page 3 Cybex and the Cybex logo are registered trademarks of Cybex International, Inc. DISCLAIMER: Cybex International, Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual. We reserve the right to revise this document at any time or to make changes to the product described within it without notice or obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.
  • Page 5 Where did you purchase your CYBEX equipment? Dealer/Other: City/State/Country: NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 73 MEDWAY, MA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Cybex International 10 Trotter Drive Medway, MA 02053-9934...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual An Owner’s Manual, part number LT-03150 is shipped with each 500 C/R Cycle. Refer to this manual for 500C Cycle, 500R Recumbent, BikeMax 1000 Cycle and BikeMax 1000 Recumbent models. NOTE: The BikeMax1000 Cycle/Recumbant Owner’s manual, part number LT-03086 is no longer available.
  • Page 7 Failure to do so can result in the risk of electrical shock. Do not modify the plug provided with this product-if it does not fit, have a qualified electrician install the proper style outlet. Figure A - Grounded Outlet © 1999 Cybex International All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective holders.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Assembling the 500C Cycle (Upright) ......2-5 Parts List for the 500C Cycle ....... . 2-5 Attaching the Display Upright .

  • Page 9: The Cybex 500 Series Cycle

    Welcome to the Cybex 500 series cycle, the perfect cycle for any health club or other group exercise environment. Durability, ease of use, flexible programming, and group racing capability make the 500R Recumbent Cycle and 500C Cycle (upright) ideal for both individual and partnered workouts.
  • Page 10 Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Owner’s Manual Features include: • Simple to Use: The console leads you through the simple steps to start a workout. Or just get on and start pedaling. • Continuous Performance Monitoring: The convenient, easy-to-read console shows the progress of the workout-distance, speed, calories burned, and more.

  • Page 11: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly Overview It's easy to assemble the 500C Cycle (upright) and 500R Recumbent Cycle - it will probably take about 45 minutes. You need these common tools: • 3/16" Allen wrench •...

  • Page 12: Assembling The 500R Recumbent Cycle

    Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Assembling the 500R Recumbent Cycle Parts List for the 500R Recumbent Cycle The following parts are included with the 500R Recumbent Cycle: Part# Description LT-03086 Owner’s Manual HX-00438 Wrench, 3/16 Hex Key HS-13948 5/16-18 x 3/8”...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Seat Back Assembly

    Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Attaching the Seat Back Assembly As shown in Figure 1 on the previous page, attach the seat back assembly (2) to the seat shuttle with four 5/16 x 1-1/2 button head cap screws (9) and lock washers (14), using a 3/16"...
  • Page 14 Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Figure 2 If you have the optional Polar heart rate monitor, attach the heart rate monitor cable to © the back of the console. See Figure 2, Detail A. Use the four Phillips-head screws (10) to attach the display console to the console back-plate.

  • Page 15: Assembling The 500C Cycle (Upright)

    Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual If Your Cycle Has a Polar Heart Rate Receiver Remove the plate at the rear of the cycle (item 3 shown in Figure 3). Plug the cable, already inside the seat rail, into the Polar receiver (2).

  • Page 16: Attaching The Display Upright

    Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Attaching the Display Upright See Figure 4 for this step. Lay the display upright on the ground and plug the ribbon cable from the upright to the ribbon cable in the chassis. Tuck the cables inside the chassis upright tube to make sure they don't get pinched when you attach the upright.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Handlebars

    Plugging in the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Because of its alternator design, you do not need to plug your 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle into a wall socket; it generates all the electricity it needs from the power of your pedaling.

  • Page 18: Setting Options

    500 series cycle and start a manual workout without entering any workout information. The default is "Full Set Up." When a user chooses "Get On and Go" operation, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle uses the default workout length (the one set as "First Workout Time").

  • Page 19: Let's Ride

    Chapter 4. Before You Start To get the most out of a 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle workout, be sure to follow these general exercise rules: • Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.

  • Page 20: Bicycle Mode And Exercise Mode

    If you want to do more or less work, you change the setting, not your pedaling speed. This lets the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle control the amount of work you are doing at any time, so you get the maximum benefit from the various programs.

  • Page 21: Manual Mode

    Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Manual Mode In manual mode, you tell the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle how long you want to work out; you can adjust your pedaling speed and level ("gear") at any time during the workout.

  • Page 22: Using The Preset Programs

    1. Get on the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle and start pedaling to activate the console. If the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle is set for "Get On and Go" operation, to use the default workout length, just get on the bike and start pedaling, then press the program key.

  • Page 23: The Workout Display

    If you need to pause during a workout, the cycle will remember your workout information for about 10 seconds. If you stop for longer than this, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle loses the information, and you'll have to start a new workout.
  • Page 24 Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual The top three categories are: Elapsed Time How long you've pedaled so far. Calories Burned The number of calories you've burned in this workout. Speed Your current speed in miles or kilometers per hour.

  • Page 25: Workout Summary

    Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Workout Summary If you keep pedaling to keep the console lit after your workout, the Progress Indicators show "End," then alternate between the upper and lower sets of values (described above), so you can see the totals for your workout.

  • Page 26: The Heart Rate Program

    Chapter 4 - The Heart Rate Program Heart Rate Monitor As an option, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle includes a heart rate monitor harness you can wear during a workout to continuously monitor your heart rate. In either manual or program mode, the heart rate monitor merely gives you more information - it lets you see your current heart rate at any time.
  • Page 27 Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual If you need to pause during a workout, the cycle will remember your workout information for about 10 seconds. If you stop for longer than this, the cycle loses the information, and you'll have to start a new workout.

This manual is also suitable for:

500r

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