AirDyne AD8 User manual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL / OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY MANUAL / OWNER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions 3
Safety Warning Labels / Serial Number 5
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Parts 7
Hardware 8
Tools 8
Assembly 9
Moving the Machine 15
Leveling the Machine 15
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Console Features 17
Remote Heart Rate Monitor 19
Auto-Calibration 20
Operations 21
Adjustments 21
Using the Machine 21
Locking the Fan Assembly / Storage 22
Power Up / Idle Mode 22
Manual Workout 22
Interval Workouts 23
Target Workouts 23
Heart Rate Zones 25
Pausing / Results Mode 25
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Maintenance 27
Replacing the Console Batteries 28
Maintenance Parts 29
Troubleshooting 30
To validate warranty support, keep the original proof of purchase and record the following information:
Serial Number __________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________
To register your product warranty, contact your local distributor.
For details regarding product warranty or if you have questions or problems with your product, please contact
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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injury.
Obey the following warnings:
Read and understand all warnings on this machine.
Carefully read and understand the Assembly instructions. Read and understand the
complete Manual. Keep the Manual for future reference.
To decrease the risk of burns, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and understand
the complete Owner’s Manual. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause a serious or
possibly fatal electrical shock or other serious injury.
• Keep bystanders and children away from the product you are assembling at all times.
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optional power supply to the machine until instructed to do so.
• The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting
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the Pedals and Crank Arms closely. Contact your local distributor for repair information.
• Not intended for use by persons with medical conditions where those conditions may impact the safe operation of the
machine or pose a risk of injury to the user
• Do not drop or put objects into any opening of the machine.
• Do not assemble this machine outdoors or in a wet or moist location.
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• Some components of the machine can be heavy or awkward. Use a second person when doing the assembly steps
involving these parts. Do not do steps that involve heavy lifting or awkward movements on your own.
• Set up this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
• Do not try to change the design or functionality of this machine. This could compromise the safety of this machine and
will void the warranty.
• If replacement parts are necessary use only genuine replacement parts and hardware supplied by Nautilus. Failure
to use genuine replacement parts can cause a risk to users, keep the machine from operating correctly and void the
warranty.
• Do not use or put the machine into service until the machine has been fully assembled and inspected for correct
performance in accordance with the Manual.
• Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Do all assembly steps in the sequence given. Incorrect assembly can lead to injury or incorrect function.
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Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
Read and understand the complete Manual. Keep the Manual for future reference.
Read and understand all warnings on this machine. If at any time the Warning stickers become loose,
unreadable or dislodged, contact your local distributor for replacement stickers.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and the machine and wait 5 minutes before
cleaning, maintaining or repairing the machine. Place the power cord in a secure
location.
• Children must not be let on or near to this machine. Moving parts and other features of the machine can be dangerous
to children.
• Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age. Individuals between 14 and 17 years of age must be super-
vised when using this machine.
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chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values
calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only.
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not use if found in this condition. Monitor the Pedals and Crank Arms closely. Contact your local distributor for repair
information.
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• The machine is intended for Home/Consumer or Studio/Institutional use. When the machine is placed into a Studio/
Institutional environment, usage should be limited to less than 3 hours per day, and it should only be used in areas
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familiarity of the users with the equipment. Because others will have used the machine previously, make sure the
seat, pedals and handlebars are correctly adjusted, tightened and secured.
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• Always wear rubber soled athletic shoes when you use this machine. Do not use the machine with bare feet or only
wearing socks.
• Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
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• Disconnect all power before servicing this machine.
• Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations.
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recommended safe distance for access and passage around and emergency dismounts from the machine. Keep third
parties out of this space when machine is in use.
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• Perform all regular and periodic maintenance procedures recommended in the Owner’s Manual.
• Do not drop or put objects into any opening of the machine.
• Correctly adjust and safely engage all Positional Adjustment Devices. Make sure that the Adjustment Devices do not
hit the user.
• Keep the Pedals clean and dry.
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resistance level can occur during workouts, and be attentive in order to avoid loss of balance and possible injury.
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• Keep batteries away from heat source and hot surfaces.
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SAFETY WARNING LABELS AND SERIAL NUMBER
Product specification
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Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number
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• Remove rechargeable batteries from the machine before recharging them.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals on the batteries.
• For safe storage of the machine, remove the batteries and install the Transport and Immobilization Strap to secure the
Resistance Fan. Place the machine in a secure location away from children and pets.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
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use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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could result in damage to the machine and/or injury to the user. Never operate this machine with loose Pedals.
• This bike cannot stop the Pedals independently of the Resistance Fan. Reduce the pace to slow the Resistance Fan
and Pedals to a stop. Do not dismount the bike until the Pedals have come to a complete stop. Be aware that the
moving Pedals can strike the backs of the legs.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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