Freemotion U8.1, User Manual

Page 1: ...this equipment Keep this manual for future reference Model No VMEX81414 1 Serial No Write the serial number in the space above for reference www freemotionfitness com QUESTIONS If you have questions...

Page 2: ...L PLACEMENT FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON Health Fitness Inc POLAR is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Oy WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 PAR...

Page 3: ...t 0 6 m of clearance around the exercise bike To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the exercise bike 6 Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any worn parts...

Page 4: ...ures designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use the exercise bike If you have questions after reading this manual please see...

Page 5: ...Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The num...

Page 6: ...easier if you have a set of wrenches To avoid damaging parts do not use power tools ASSEMBLY 1 Have a second person hold the Upright 66 near the Frame 1 See the inset drawing Connect the Upper Main Wi...

Page 7: ...8 x 12mm Washers 108 start all the Screws and then tighten them 3 Loosen the Adjustment Knob 35 and pull it outward Then insert the Seat Post 84 into the Frame 1 and release the Adjustment Knob Move t...

Page 8: ...4 and the Front Top Cover 103 together around the Upright 66 Tip Be careful not to drop a screw between the Left and Right Front Shields 101 102 Attach the Front Top Cover 103 to the Front Shield Cove...

Page 9: ...three M8 x 30mm Screws 109 and three M8 Washers 110 start all the Screws and then tighten them 70 66 109 110 Avoid pinching the wires 7 7 Route the Left and Right Control Key Wires 81 82 and the Pulse...

Page 10: ...9 Avoid pinching the wires 83 42 81 82 66 106 106 8 Have a second person hold the Console 106 near the Upright 66 Connect the wires on the Console 106 to the Upper Main Wire 42 the Pulse Sensor Wire 8...

Page 11: ...he Upright 66 with two M5 x 12mm Screws 111 start both Screws and then tighten them 11 Tip Avoid pinching the wires Attach the Rear Upright Cover 100 to the Accessory Tray 99 and to the Upright 66 wit...

Page 12: ...figured to operate with an optional digital TV To learn about the features of the basic console see page 15 To learn about the features of the digital TV see the user s manual included with the digita...

Page 13: ...he power adapter If you do not do this you may damage the console displays or other electronic components Plug the power adapter for the optional digital TV into the upper digital TV power receptacle...

Page 14: ...llation debris resulting from any destruction activi ties in the product s environment rust or corrosion as a result of the product s location alterations or modifica tions without written authorizati...

Page 15: ...using the handgrip heart rate monitor or a Polar compatible chest heart rate monitor You can also use the charging port on the console to charge your USB compatible device while you exercise To activ...

Page 16: ...while you exercise To use the charging port plug a USB charging cable not included into the charging port on the side of the console and into the receptacle on your device make sure that the USB char...

Page 17: ...n will be shown When the lower displays are unlocked the workout information will be shown in a repeating cycle 5 Measure your heart rate if desired You can wear a Polar compatible chest heart rate mo...

Page 18: ...shown Exercise Time This display will show your total workout time in hours minutes and seconds HHMMSS Distance Covered This display will show the total distance that you pedaled in miles ML or kilom...

Page 19: ...am will then begin 5 Begin exercising The program is divided into segments One resistance level is programmed for each seg ment Note The same resistance level may be programmed for consecutive segment...

Page 20: ...press the Enter button The program will then begin If you selected a distance goal the words ENTER DISTANCE will scroll across the lower displays Press the numbered buttons to enter your desired dist...

Page 21: ...f you selected a calories goal the calories display will count down until your calories goal is reached See step 4 on page 16 9 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 5 on page 17 10 Pause the wo...

Page 22: ...d heart rate target appears in the matrix Then press the Enter button 5 Enter your age The words ENTER AGE will scroll across the lower displays Press the numbered buttons to enter your age If necessa...

Page 23: ...nue in this way until the last segment ends 8 Follow your progress See step 4 on page 16 9 Pause the workout if desired See step 6 on page 18 10 End the workout and view the workout summary See step 7...

Page 24: ...e flashing segment indicates the resistance level for the current segment To keep your actual watts output near the watts target the console will automatically adjust the resistance of the pedals and...

Page 25: ...t will then begin 6 Begin exercising The fitness test is divided into segments During the fitness test the profile in the matrix will show your progress The flashing segment of the profile represents...

Page 26: ...26 FITNESS TEST RESULTS CHARTS Male Test Result 5 4 3 2 1 Excellent Good Average Fair Poor Female Test Result 5 4 3 2 1 Excellent Good Average Fair Poor...

Page 27: ...tton to select the setting and return to the settings menu 4 Change settings as desired The following settings can be changed Language The selected language will appear in the displays The console wil...

Page 28: ...d on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equi...

Page 29: ...ot display your heart rate when you hold the handgrip heart rate monitor or if the dis played heart rate appears to be too high or too low see step 5 on page 17 If a replacement power adapter is neede...

Page 30: ...c Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exercise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic...

Page 31: ...31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...0mm Flat Head Screw 52 1 Wear Cover 53 5 M5 x 10mm Nickel Screw 54 1 Left Rear Shield 55 1 Right Rear Shield 56 8 M4 x 16mm Screw 57 1 Rear Shield Cover 58 3 Shield Support 59 2 M4 x 76mm Screw 60 1 C...

Page 33: ...1 Upper Overlay 126 10 M3 x 8mm Screw 127 3 M8 x 8mm Machine Screw 128 2 M5 x 8mm Machine Screw 129 4 M8 x 10mm Screw 130 15 M3 x 12mm Screw 131 8 M4 x 12mm Screw 132 1 Pulse Board 133 1 USB Connecto...

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Page 36: ...y to the original owner and is non transferable 2 The labor warranty applies only to products sold in the US and Canada Contact your authorized FreeMotion Fitness dealer for details on labor coverage...