CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this AFG Ascent Trainer! Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an AFG Ascent Trainer can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster.
*Enter this SERIAL NUMBER on your Warranty Card. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 4-5 9/24/08 1:41:39 PM...
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If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support. Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual. Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 6-7 9/24/08 1:41:42 PM...
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HANDRAIL resting on the floor. NOTE: Assemble the REAR UPRIGHTS so they curve toward the MAIN FRAME as illustrated. Partially thread the TOP HANDRAILS to the REAR UPRIGHTS using 8 BOLTS (C) and 8 ARC WASHERS (E). 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 8-9 9/24/08 1:41:48 PM...
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LOWER HANDLEBAR as shown in the diagram. Do not tighten any bolts until all 4 are started. Secure the handlebar assembly using 1 WASHER (I) and 1 BOLT (C). Repeat STEPS C-E on the opposite side. NOTE: Be sure to attach WASHER (I) as shown in STEP E DIAGRAM. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 10-11 9/24/08 1:41:57 PM...
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Repeat with the left LINK ARM. Open HARDWARE BAG 7. Attach right LINK ARM to right PEDAL ARM using 1 BOLT (C), 1 WASHER (P) and 1 WAVY WASHER (M). Repeat on opposite side. Discard packaging plastic. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 12-13 9/24/08 1:42:04 PM...
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Repeat on opposite side. Attach the right PEDAL ARM to the right CRANK using 1 WAVY WASHER (J), 1 WASHER (D) and 1 BOLT (C). Attach the CRANK CAP to the CRANK. Repeat on opposite side. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 14-15 9/24/08 1:42:10 PM...
Attach JOINT COVERS to the joint between the right LINK ARM and the right LOWER HANDLEBARS using 3 CENTER LEVELER SCREWS (O). Repeat on opposite side. REAR LEVELER REAR LEVELER Y O U ’ RE FIN ISH ED ! 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 16-17 9/24/08 1:42:15 PM...
SPEAKERS: Music plays through speakers when your CD/MP3 player is connected to the console. NOTE: When headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer come out through the speakers. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 18-19 9/24/08 1:42:19 PM...
Set TIME using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER. Select a LEVEL using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER. Press START or ENTER to begin the program. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 20-21 9/24/08 1:42:22 PM...
Select desired WATTS using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS on the programming button and press ENTER. Press START or ENTER to being the program. REVERSE CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 THR ZONE 1 THR ZONE 2 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 22-23 9/24/08 1:42:25 PM...
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COOL-DOWN INTERVALS elevation LEVEL THR ZONE 1 resistance MOUNTAIN CLIMB Warm-up and cool-down last 4:00 minutes each. THR ZONE 2 VALLEY TOUR PEAK INTERVALS MOUNTAIN CLIMB Warm-up and cool-down last 4:00 minutes each. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 24-25 9/24/08 1:42:27 PM...
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To clear the current workout selection or screen, hold the STOP button for 3 seconds. elevation resistance THR ZONE 2 elevation resistance VALLEY elevation resistance TOUR Warm-up and cool-down last 4:00 minutes each. PEAK INTERVALS MOUNTAIN CLIMB 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 26-27 9/24/08 1:42:29 PM...
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TIME or DISTANCE: The total time or distance goal you selected and the time or distance you have left to than those who do not. Because your new ascent trainer is equipped with AFG’s exclusive proFILE™ Performance complete to meet your weekly goal.
Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific The AFG iPod Docking Station is the entertainment solution for your workouts. Various models of iPod with a time of day to exercise. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning before breakfast, during lunch hour or while dock connector can fit with the use of the included inserts.
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Do not lock your knees. Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching. Sit upright again. Repeat one time. 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 32-33 9/24/08 1:42:32 PM...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A WARM-UP & COOL DOWN WARM UP Your AFG ascent trainer is designed to be reliable. However, if you do experience problems with your ascent trainer, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise.
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Does the problem occur when using the handlebars? Without using the handlebars? Answering these and other questions will give the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the service necessary to get you and your AFG ascent trainer running again! 18.0 AXT Rev.2.4.indd 36-37...
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For this reason, AFG recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed. lifetime of the original owner. as sold.
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