Operations Hardware Adjustments Before Assembly Quick Start / Manual Program Assembly Workout Program Selection Moving the Bike Schwinn Advantage User Setup Mode 27 ™ Leveling the Bike Profile Programs Pausing or Stopping Results/Cool Down Mode User Statistics Console Setup Mode...
IMpORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS -ASSEMBLY This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Obey the following warnings: Read and understand all warnings on this machine. Carefully read and understand the Assembly instructions. •...
SAfETY WARNINg LABELS ANd SERIAL NUMBER / SpECIfICATIONS • Keep children away. • Prior to use, read and understand the Owners Manual. Injury or death is possible if Caution is not • used while using this machine. • The maximum user weight for this machine is 300 lbs (136 Kg).
pARTS / TOOLS Item Description Item Description Rear Stabilizer Seat Rail Bracket Front stabilizer Seat Back Seat Frame Seat Bottom Main Frame Seat Rail Console Console Mast Console Bracket AC Adapter Water Bottle Holder Left Pedal Upright Handlebar Right Pedal Handlebar Bracket Side Handlebar Note: Media Cable is in the Console box.
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2. Prepare the Main Frame for Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the Heart Rate Cable. Make sure that the heart rate cable does not fall into the frame tube. Hardware is not on hardware card.
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3. Attach Side Handlebar to Seat Frame 4. Attach Seat Pads to Seat Frame Assembly...
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5. Slide Seat Assembly onto Seat Rail NOTICE: Do not crimp the Heart Rate Cable. Lock the Adjustment Knob into one of the Seat Rail locking holes. 6. Connect Heart Rate Cable to Seat Assembly NOTICE: Do not crimp the Heart Rate Cable.
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7. Install Seat Rail Bracket Note: Hardware was pre-installed and not on hardware card. 8. Attach Seat Rail Assembly to Frame Assembly NOTICE: Do not crimp the Heart Rate Cable. Hardware was pre-installed and not on hardware card.
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9. Attach Console Mast to Frame Assembly NOTICE: Align the clips on the cable connectors and make sure the connectors lock. Do not crimp the cables.
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10. Attach Upright Handlebar to Console Mast...
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11. Attach Console Bracket to Console Mast NOTICE: Do not crimp the cables.
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12. Install Console to Console Bracket Note: Remove the pre-installed screws from the back of the Console before you connect the cables. NOTICE: Do not crimp the cables.
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13. Adjust and Tighten the Console Mast and Console NOTICE: Tighten hardware and install Caps.
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14. Attach Pedals to Frame Assembly Note: The Left Pedal is reverse-threaded. Be sure to attach Pedals on the proper side of the Bike. Orientation is based from a seated position on the bike. The Left Pedal has an “L”, the Right Pedal an “R”. 15.
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16. Connect AC Adapter 17. Final Inspection Inspect your machine to ensure that all hardware is tight and components are properly assembled. Be sure to record the serial number in the field provided at the front of this manual. Do not use until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for correct performance in accordance with the Owner’s Manual.
BEfORE YOU START Moving the Bike To move the recumbent bike, carefully lift the rear end of the bike and slowly push it to the desired location. NOTICE: Be careful when you move the bike. Abrupt motions can affect the computer operation. Leveling the Bike Levelers are found on each side of the Rear Stabilizer and on the Frame Rail.
IMpORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings: Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual. Keep the Owner’s Manual for future reference. Read and understand all warnings on this machine.
fEATURES FUN RIDES CHALLENGES ROLLING HILLS UPHILL FINISH RIDE IN THE PARK CROSS-TRAINING EASY TOUR MOUNTAINS INTERVAL PIKES PEAK MOUNT HOOD PYRAMIDS START QUICK START ENTER FUN RIDES MOUNTAINS CHALLENGES STOP RESET Console Side Handlebars Upright Handlebars Transport Handle Fully Shrouded Flywheel Magazine Rack Transport Wheels Water Bottle Holder...
Starts a Program workout, confirms information , or resumes a paused STOP RESET workout SCHWINN ADVANTAGE™ Starts user data edit mode Increase () Increases a value (age, time, distance, calories, or workout resistance level) Decrease () Decreases a value (age, time, distance,...
Watt / Level The WATT display field shows the power that you are producing at the current resistance level (1 horsepower = 746 watts) for 6 seconds, and then the current resistance LEVEL (1–16) for 6 seconds. Time / Interval The TIME display field shows the time count of the workout for 6 seconds, and then the current INTERVAL segment of the workout for 6 seconds.
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Your at-rest heart rate is influenced by endurance training. The typical adult has an at rest heart rate of approximately 72 BPM, where as highly trained runners may have readings of 40 BPM or lower. The Heart Rate table is an estimate of what Heart Rate Zone (HRZ) is effective to burn fat and improve your cardiovascular system.
OpERATIONS What to Wear Wear rubber-soled athletic shoes. You will need the appropriate clothes for exercise that allow you to move freely. How Often Should You Exercise Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint.
To go to the Program Menu and use a program with your User data, you must first make a User selection through the Schwinn Advantage™ feature. If you want to save your workout data, refer to the User Setup procedure in this manual.
Total workouts Note: Push the STOP button to go back to the previous screen. Add User Profile From the Power-Up Mode screen, push the Schwinn Advantage button to go to User Setup Mode. ™ Note: If no User Profile is set up, the Console will show the Name prompt for User 1. If a User Profile does exist, go to the Edit User Profile option to select CREATE USER 2 and continue with the steps below.
When done, push STOP and the Console will go back to the User Selection option. Delete a User Profile From the Power-Up Mode screen, push the Schwinn Advantage button and hold for 3 seconds to go to User Setup ™...
Profile Programs These programs automate different resistances and workout levels. You can use the Program Menu to start a Profile Program or use the buttons on the console to make a quick selection. Fun Rides Rolling Hills Ride in the Park Easy Tour Mountains Pike’s Peak...
4. Use the Increase() and Decrease() buttons to change the resistance level (default level is 3, maximum level is 8), and push START/ENTER. 5. Push the START/ENTER button to start the Profile workout. Fitness Test The Fitness Test measures the improvements of your physical fitness level. The test compares your power output (in Watts) to your heart rate.
T otal calories—maximum is 999999. The Statistics option in the User profile menu lets you look at the recorded data or delete it. 1. Push the Schwinn Advantage button at the Power-Up Mode screen. The Console display shows the User Profiles.
CONSOLE SETUp MOdE Console Setup Mode The Console Setup Mode lets you set the units of measurement to either English or Metric, set the machine type, adjust the contrast of the display, or see maintenance statistics (Run Hours – for service technician use only). Hold down the Increase button and Decrease button together for 3 seconds while in the Power-Up Mode to go into the Console Setup Mode.
MAINTENANCE Read all maintenance instructions fully before you start any repair work. In some conditions, an assistant is required to do the necessary tasks. Equipment must be regularly examined for damage and repairs. The owner is responsible to make sure that regular maintenance is done.
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Maintenance Parts Console Seat Back Speed Sensor Magnet Console Bracket Transport Handle Drive Belt Console Cable HR Sensors Flywheel Heart Rate Sensor Cable, Upper Leveler Brake Assembly Console Adjustment Knob Rear Stabilizer Front Stabilizer Handlebar, Upper Pedal, Left Transport Wheel Console Mast Center Plate Shroud, Right...
TROUBLESHOOTINg Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution No display/partial display/ Check electrical (wall) Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. unit will not turn on outlet Check connection at rear Connection should be secure and undamaged. Replace adapter of unit or connection at unit if either are damaged.
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Condition/Problem Things to Check Solution Console shuts off (enters Check electrical (wall) Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. sleep mode) while in use outlet Check connection at rear Connection should be secure and undamaged. Replace adapter of unit or connection at unit if either are damaged.
WARRANTY Who Is Covered This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is not transferable or applicable to any other person(s). What Is Covered Nautilus, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and provided it receives proper care and maintenance as described in the Product’s Assembly and Owner’s manual.
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