Vision Fitness Fitness Cycle E3100, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...O w n e r s G u i d e R2000 R2100 E3000 AND E3100 FITNESS CYCLES ...

Page 2: ...ll help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Snow and rain and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you have your bike in the comfort of your home This Owner s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program A more complete knowledge of your new bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle Some ki...

Page 3: ... 28 FLEXIBILITY 29 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 31 TARGET HEART RATE 32 RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION 33 WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS 36 MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS 38 A L L M O D E L S G E N E R A L Table of Contents SETTING MPH KPH 10 QUICK START 11 USING THE CONSOLE 12 CONSOLE R 2 0 0 0 E 3 0 0 0 SETTING MPH KPH 14 QUICK START 15 CHOOSING A PROGRAM 16 CHOOSING A LEVEL 17 PROGRAM DETAILS 18 PROGRAM FUNCTIONS 19 CONSOLE E 3...

Page 4: ...2 R2100 R 2 0 0 0 FRONT FOOT TRANSPORT WHEELS SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONSOLE SEMI RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES REAR FOOT R 2 1 0 0 R 2 0 0 0 ...

Page 5: ...3 E 3 0 0 0 E3100 FRONT FOOT TRANSPORT WHEELS SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONSOLE REAR FOOT E 3 1 0 0 UPRIGHT FITNESS CYCLES E 3 0 0 0 ...

Page 6: ... only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer R2100 E3100 ONLY Never operate this Bike if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been damaged or immersed in water Return the Bike to a retailer for examination and repair Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not use outdoors To disconnect turn the switch to the OFF position then remove plug from outlet Only use ...

Page 7: ...tness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the bike Read this Owner s Guide before operating this bike Drink plenty of fluids during your workout CLEANING Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only never use solvents ...

Page 8: ...rding any part or function of your Bike contact your retailer MOVING Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front support tube To move your semi recumbent Bike firmly grasp the rear of the frame assembly carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels To move your upright Bike firmly grasp the handlebars carefully tip toward you and roll on the transport wheels CAUT...

Page 9: ...ce by tightening the wing nuts against the rear foot support PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME It is important that you place your Bike in a comfortable and inviting room Your Bike is designed to use minimal floor space Many people will place their Bike facing the TV or a picture window If at all possible avoid putting your Bike in an unfinished basement To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you th...

Page 10: ...Pull the Knob out then raise or lower the seatpost to the desired height Release the Knob and allow the seatpost to lock into position SEAT POSITIONING The seat is in the proper position when your knee is bent slightly at the furthest pedal position The ball of your foot should be centered on the pedal ...

Page 11: ...y bent when the pedal is in the furthest position with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal SEAT ADJUSTMENT While seated on the Bike pull the Seat Lever up and slide the seat forward or back When the seat is positioned properly simply push the Seat Lever down to lock the seat into position ...

Page 12: ...n elliptical EP To change a setting follow the direction below First remove the console from the console mast by unscrewing the 4 console screws Unplug the cable s making sure they do not fall back down the console mast To change from MPH to KM simply slide the first switch down as shown on the diagram on the inside of the console The switch to the right controls the bike or elliptical EP mode The...

Page 13: ...11 R 2 0 0 0 E 3 0 0 0 QUICK START Begin pedaling and press START to begin the program ...

Page 14: ...NT DOWN MODE SET TIME The console will show 0 00 when you start to pedal To set a desired exercise time press the UP until you reach the desired time Press START to begin or press SELECT to set weight SET WEIGHT The weight will be flashing in the bottom right window Press the UP or Down to reach the desired weight Press SELECT to move to time or press START to begin exercising ...

Page 15: ...13 R 2 0 0 0 E 3 0 0 0 RESET To reset the Time function press the RESET button PAUSE STOP To Pause or Stop the console simply press the START button To return to your workout press START once ...

Page 16: ...liptical EP To change a setting follow the direction below First remove the console from the console mast by unscrewing the 4 console screws Unplug the cable s making sure they do not fall back down the console mast To change from MPH to KM simply slide the first switch down as shown on the diagram on the inside of the console The switch to the right controls the bike or elliptical EP mode The bik...

Page 17: ...15 R2100 E3100 QUICK START Begin pedaling and press START to begin in Manual Mode ...

Page 18: ...D scrolls SET TIME USING ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT TO ENTER The default time will be flashing in the Time window Set the Time using the UP or Down buttons Press SELECT ENTERING WEIGHT The LED scrolls SET WEIGHT USING THE ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT TO ENTER The default weight will be flashing in the bottom right window Set Weight using the UP or Down buttons Press SELECT ...

Page 19: ...CT TO ENTER The default level will be flashing in the Level window Set Level using the UP or Down buttons Press SELECT NOTE When using the Constant Watts program you will set the intended Watt setting in place of Level The Watt range is 80 250 and can be adjusted in increments of 5 Watts ...

Page 20: ...offers consistency with a few small increases of intensity to give you improved calorie burn at certain points in the program Use this program for 30 minutes or longer for best results MOUNTAIN The Mountain program challenges both the heart and the muscles It gradually increases the resistance to build strength and stamina CONSTANT WATTS This program lets the user exercise at a set level of intens...

Page 21: ...100 R2100 E3100 FUNCTIONS PAUSE Press START to stop or pause your program Press START again to resume your program The console will pause for five minuets before resetting RESET Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds ...

Page 22: ...20 E3100 R2100 R2100 E3100 FUNCTIONS TOGGLE Press SELECT to toggle between Level and Watts ...

Page 23: ...ing the supplied 15MM wrench remove both the right and left pedals apply grease to the threaded portion of the pedals and reassemble the unit making sure the pedals are as tight as possible PROBLEM The Bike appears to work but there is no resistance change SOLUTION The magnetic brake assembly is not working properly please contact your retailer PROBLEM The Bike makes a squeaking or creaking noise ...

Page 24: ... for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts Keep in mind that while you workout you re sometimes exerting the equivalent mechanical energy of a washing machine or dryer Q Why is the Bike I had delivered louder than the one at the store A All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more back...

Page 25: ...t over time A No we use permanent magnets that will retain their braking force indefinitely in this application One of the big advantages of a magnetic brake is its long life since there is no physical contact between the flywheel and the magnet surface Q How long will the drive belt last A The computer modeling we had done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours These belts are no...

Page 26: ...SS warrants the ECB PLUS Magnetic Brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the product so long as it remains in the possession of the original owner Only the Brake and Magnet assembly and no other ancillary components or parts are covered by this lifetime warranty ELECTRONICS PARTS TWO YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts other th...

Page 27: ...e or failure due to accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warranty replacement parts...

Page 28: ...to warm up with A typical warm up will produce a small amount of perspiration but not leave you feeling fatigued Intensity and fitness level will affect the duration of your warm up but 5 to 10 minutes is usually recommended A gradual warm up will do the following Produce faster more forceful muscle contractions Increase your metabolic rate so oxygen is delivered to the working muscles more quickl...

Page 29: ...a stretch hurts ease up SEATED TOE TOUCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you Do not lock your knees Extend your fingers toward your toes exhaling as you go Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds Return to the start position and repeat the stretch as necessary STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall or your Bike to provide balance grasp your left ankle with you...

Page 30: ...front of you Your elbows slightly bent shoulders hips and feet are pointed directly towards the wall Bend your left leg slowly using the movement to control the amount of stretch in the right calf Your heels should stay on the ground Slowly bring yourself back to the starting position and switch legs Alternate for the amount of desired repetitions ...

Page 31: ...3 to 5 days each week Warm up Warm up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity Duration Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes Cool Down Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout then stretch to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes NOTE If weight loss is major goal participate in your aerobic activity at least 30 minutes for five or more days each week ...

Page 32: ...s a percentage of your maximum heart rate Target Rate will very for each individual depending on age current level of conditioning and personal fitness goals Exercise heart rate should range from 50 90 of the predicted maximum heart rate for most healthy adults A guideline for Target Heart Rate follows 50 60 Beginning Exercisers or Health Concerns 60 75 General Fitness or Weight Loss 75 90 Improve...

Page 33: ...ed alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity RPE SCALE 0 Nothing at all 5 Very very weak 1 Very weak 2 Weak 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong 6 7 very strong 8 9 10 Very very strong Maximal The recommended RPE range for most people is between 3 moderate and 5 strong The RPE should be independent of your pace it is dependent on the feelings caused by the exertion TALK...

Page 34: ...r strength If possible try to define your personal goals in precise measurable terms and then put your goals in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up into monthly and weekly segments Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation benefits Short term goals are easier to achieve Your VISION FITNESS Pr...

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