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- Page 2 Apex R8 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Purchaser's Reference Information
LABEL VOIDS WARRANTY Record of Purchase NOTE: Please record details associated with the purchase of your Diamondback Fitness Apex R8 below. This information will be required in the event the unit requires future service. ATTACH THE PURCHASE RECEIPT. Dealer Name: ___________________________________________ Dealer Telephone Number: (... - Page 4 Diamondback Fitness Apex R8 Owner’s Manual Release v.2 (11/2009)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Diamondback Fitness Apex R8 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 Fitness was in many ways a complimentary addition to the Diamondback brand. -
Page 7: Apex R8 Assembly
Part Description APEX R8 ASSEMBLY A . . . . . . . . . .Front Stabilizer [Quantity 1] B . . . . . . . . . .Rear Stabilizer [1] C . -
Page 8: Assembly Instructions
Thread the left pedal (E1) into the left crank in a counter-clockwise direction. Tighten firmly with the spanner wrench. Apex R8) for a person familiar with basic tool usage is thirty (30) to forty-five (45) Install the right pedal (E2) into the right crank, tightening in a clockwise minutes. - Page 9 Remove the four (4) hex fixing bolts (F1) and flat washers (F2) from the seat slide assembly. Align holes in the seat back (G) mounting plate with the holes in the seat slide and reinstall the four (4) sets of F1 & F2. Align the fixing holes in the underside of seat base (L) with holes in the two square tubes...
- Page 10 FINAL SETUP & INSTALLATION Move into Position. 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 transport wheels touch the ground. Slowly roll into position unit into place.
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Page 11: Safety Instructions & Warnings
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS WARNING Every piece of Diamondback Fitness equipment is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all This Class C product is rated for applicable domestic and international standards. However, certain precautions need to be taken when home (Class H) use only. - Page 12 Assembly Assembly of the Apex R8 should be performed by a Diamondback Fitness Dealer or an Authorized Technician as a significant amount of technical knowledge is required for safe and complete assembly of the unit. Many retailers will offer delivery and assembly as part of the sales agreement.
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Page 13: 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 14: Heart Rate Is An Important Key To Your Exercise
It is however, difficult to count your own pulse during exercise, mainly because one cannot count fast enough to accurately track the rate. The Diamondback Fitness Apex R8 is equipped with two systems for monitoring your heart rate. -
Page 15: Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training Zone
In general, a wireless heart rate chest strap is a more accurate method of detecting one’s heart rate. The user is not required to grip the touch heart rate sensors and offers more flexibility as the unit will continuously display the user’s heart rate no matter where the hands are placed. -
Page 16: Workout Quality And Quantity
You should select activities that you enjoy and can fit into your daily life. Having Diamondback Fitness equipment at home offers you the opportunity to work out without going to the gym. - Page 17 • After an aerobic workout of roughly 20-30 minutes, spend 10 minutes gradually reducing your heart rate with a 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. Typical Target Zone Exercise Patterns for 35 year-old Maximum Attainable Heart Rate...
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Page 18: Console Layout
CONSOLE LAYOUT NOTE: It is advised that new users read this entire section prior to beginning their first workout session. 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 receiver. - Page 19 An acronym for Revolutions-Per-Minute, the number of complete revolutions a single pedal makes every 60 seconds. The display for RPM will alternate with SPEED every five (5) seconds. Load Displays the current resistance level applied to the workout. The maximum resistance load is 16.
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Page 20: Buttons And Keys
Buttons and Keys RESET 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 ST AR T When powering up the unit, it is possible to bypass all data entry and enter the Quick Start program. -
Page 21: Quick Keys
On-Board Fan The Apex R8 is equipped with a fan on the console to offer another level of comfort during the workout. Adjustable Fa n louvers allow the user to direct the flow as desired. Pressing the FAN button once will power the fan on. Pressing the FAN button again will turn the fan off. -
Page 22: Programs
PROGRAMS – Get Ready to Work Out When the Apex R8 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 23: Program Select Mode
• Pressing the ENTER key will launch the Program Select mode. • 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 required to operate these programs. -
Page 24: Target Heart Rate
(4) BPM (Beats-Per-Minute) of the target. For example, if the heart rate target is 132 BPM, and the user’s pulse begins to fall, the Apex R8 computer will slowly increase the load. -
Page 25: Classic Programs
user profile to provide a safe and effective workout. The user must select a user profile which contains the correct age value. To return to the User Set-Up mode and update the age entry, press and hold the RESET key for two seconds. Select a user profile 1 through 4 and update any inaccurate values. -
Page 26: User Program
The Watt Trainer operates similarly to the Target Heart Rate heart rate control programs. Rather than automatically increasing and decreasing the load to maintain a target heart rate, the Apex R8 computer will adjust the load to ensure the user’s Watt generation target is maintained. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Your Diamondback Fitness Apex R8 is manufactured of the most durable materials available. The plastics are made of strong and chemical-resistant ABS. The frame is produced of high-tensile steel and protected with an industrial-grade, powder-coating paint for the highest grade of corrosion resistance. -
Page 28: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Diamondback Fitness warrants your Apex R8 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 29 Limited lifetime refers to warranty coverage of the unit’s expected service life, not the lifetime of the purchaser. The expected lifetime of the Diamondback Fitness Apex R8 is five (5) years from the date of purchase although other factors can extend this period. Support and maintenance of the unit may become difficult or impossible after this period expires.
- Page 30 Technician travel charges are not covered by the warranty. Other Exclusions The warranty is void if the Apex R8 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.
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Page 31: 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 City State Zip Code... - Page 32 1-800-827-6655 1-800-361-6665 (U.S.A.) (Canada) Diamondback Fitness, 6004 South 190th Street, Suite 101 Kent WA 98032 Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) © 2009 Diamondback Fitness ®...
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Do i leave my apex r 8 plugged in all the time, do i need to turn it off, or does it turn off on its own
The manual does not state whether the Diamondback Apex R8 should be left plugged in all the time or if it turns off automatically. However, it mentions that when the machine is plugged in, an audible beep confirms power has reached the console, and the display lights up for two seconds.
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