BH FITNESS H674U User manual

H674U Upright Bike

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IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE.-PRECAUTIONS.
This bicycle has been designed and constructed to provide maximum safety.
Nevertheless, certain precautions should be taken when using exercise
equipment.
Read the whole manual before assembling and using the bicycle. The
following safety precautions should also be observed:
1. Keep children away from this equipment at all times. DO NOT leave them
unsupervised in the room where this bicycle is kept.
2. It can only be used by one person at a time.
3. If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or any other symptom
while using this appliance STOP the exercise. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
4. Use the appliance on a level, solid surface. DO NOT use the bicycle
outdoors or close to water.
5. Keep your hands well away from any of the moving parts.
6. Use suitable clothing and footwear. Make sure all laces/cords are tied
correctly. Do not use baggy clothing that might get caught up in the
bicycle. Always wear running shoes or trainers when using the machine.
7. This appliance must only be used for the purposes described in this
manual. DO NOT use accessories that are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Do not place sharp objects near the machine.
9. Disabled people should not use the machine without the assistance of a
qualified person or a doctor
10. Do warm up stretching exercises before using the equipment.
11. Do not use the bicycle if it is not working correctly.
Caution:
Consult your doctor before beginning to use the bicycle.
This advice is especially important for those over 35 or
suffering from health problems. Read all of the instructions
before using any exercise equipment.
Keep these instructions safe for future use.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.-
Carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual. It provides
you with important information about assembly, safety and use of the
machine.
1. This appliance has been tested and it complies with standard EN957,
suitable for home use. User maximum weight 90kg. Braking is
independent of speed.
2. Parents and/or those responsible for children should always take their
curious nature into account and how this can often lead to hazardous
situations and behaviour resulting in accidents. Under no circumstances
should this appliance be used as a toy.
3. The owner is responsible for ensuring that anyone who uses the machine
is duly informed about the necessary precautions.
1. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.-
The assistance of a second person is advisable for the assembly work.
Take the unit out of its box and make sure that all of the pieces are there
Fig.1: (1) Main body; (36) Handlebar stem; (5) Stabiliser bar with wheels; (2)
Stabiliser bar with adjustable blocks; (34) Monitor; (31), (33), (38),(3) and (6)
Covers; (28) Saddle; (26) Left pedal; (18) Right pedal; (19) Saddle height
adjustment knob; (71) Transformer, (59) Main post. Bag of screws containing:
(40) Screw M8x55; (50) Screw M4x20; (48) Screw M4x15; (41) Flatwashers
M8; (52) Flatwashers M4; Double ended spanner; Box spanner with
screwdriver.
2. FITTING THE STABILISER BARS.-
Take the rear stabiliser bar (2) and position it on the machine’s rear stand
bracket, as shown in Fig.2, inserts bolts (40), fit the washers (41) and tighten
securely.
Take the front stabiliser bar with wheels (5) and position it as shown in Fig.2,
insert bolts (40), fit the curved washers (41) and tighten securely.
3. ATTACHING THE PEDALS.-
The assembly instructions for the pedals must be followed to the letter,
fitting these incorrectly could damage the screw thread on the pedal or
the crank.

Right and left refer to the position that the user adopts when sitting on the
saddle to do the exercises.
The right-hand pedal, marked with the letter (R), screws onto the right-hand
crank, also marked with an (R), in a clockwise direction. Tighten
securely,Fig.3. The left-hand pedal, marked with the letter (L), screws onto the
left-hand crank, also marked with an (L), in an anti-clockwise direction.
Tighten securely Fig.3.
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING THE SADDLE.-
Next, take the horizontal tube for the saddle (23) and attach the saddle (28) to
it, Fig.4, tighten the nuts (46).
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT.
In order to raise or lower the saddle post (23), first loosen off the control knob
(19) on the saddle post a little by turning it in an anticlockwise direction, pull
the control knob back and without releasing it, move the saddle post up or
down, Fig.4. When it is at the right height release the knob and it will lock into
a hole on the saddle post. Tighten it up by turning the control knob (19) in a
clockwise direction.
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT.
To adjust the saddle’s horizontal position, loosen the control knob (24) on the
saddle’s horizontal bar and move the saddle, along with the bar, into the
desired position, then tighten the control knob securely, Fig.4.
5. FITTING THE BOTTOM POST COVER.-
Take the main post (59) and insert the bottom post cover (38) in the direction of the
arrow, Fig.5.
6. FITTING THE MAIN POST.-
Take the screws (57) out of the main body (1), bring the main post (59) up to
the boss on the main body, and connect terminals (61-62). Put bolts (57),
along with their washers (41) (58) back in, Fig.5, making sure that the
handlebar is straight and then tighten securely.
Loosen the handlebar bracket, line the handlebar (36) up with the main post
(59), Fig.6.
Pass the hand-grip cables (60) through the slot on the post, and pull them out
through the top. Insert the handlebar (36) in the bracket of the main mast (59).

Fix the cover (31). Set the handlebar in a comfortable position and tighten the
handle (29) turning clockwise, Fig.6.
7. FITTING THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR.-
Remove the screws (55) from the base of the monitor, connect the terminals
(59) (60) to those on the monitor (34), Fig.7, then slide the front of the monitor
down onto the plate on the main post (59), making sure not to snag any of the
wires, fit the screws (55) and tighten.
Insert the cover (33) Fig.7. Fix it with the screws (48) (50), Fig.7.
LEVELLING.-
Once the unit has been placed into its final position, make sure that it sits flat
on the floor and that it is level. This is achieved by screwing the adjustable
foot (4) up or down, Fig.8.
MOVEMENT & STORAGE.-
The unit is equipped with wheels (7) to make it easier to move about. The two
wheels at the front of the unit make it easier to place the unit in any chosen
position, as shown in Fig.9. Store it in a dry place, preferably not subject to
changes in temperature.
MAINS CONNECTION.-
Insert the jack (m) on the transformer (71) into the connection hole (k) on the
main body (bottom, rear of the machine) and then plug the transformer into a
220 V mains supply, Fig.10.
Do not hesitate to get touch with the Technical Assistance Service if you have
any queries by phoning customer services (see last page in manual)
BH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE SPECIFICATIONS
OF ITS PRODUCTS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

H674U

To order replacement parts: State the part code and Quantity

ELECTRONIC MONITOR

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110V

STARTING.-
To switch the monitor on first plug the adapter, supplied with the machine, into
the mains socket (110 V –120 V) and the jack on the adapter into the socket
at the bottom of the machine. (Fig. 14)
If at any time during exercise you press the START/STOP button then
all of the unit’s functions will stop.
Pressing the START/STOP button again will restart the machine.
The monitor will switch itself off automatically if the unit stands idle for more
than 4 minutes.
Important: Deposit electronic components in special containers, Fig.11.
MONITOR FUNCTIONS.-
This electronic unit has 5 function keys: START/STOP; RESET, ENTER; UP;
DOWN. The centre of the screen will simultaneously display the selected
program level. There are five windows that indicate the SPEED/RPM; TIME;
DISTANCE;WATTS/CALORIES and PULSE RATE.
This monitor also has 1 manual program, 9 pre-set exertion level programs; 4
user defined program and 4 Heart Rate Control programs; 1 watt program and
1 random program.
CHANGING FROM ONE WORK MODE TO ANOTHER.-
After selecting the user various programs will start flashing. This monitor allows you to work in
6 different modes: Manual, Program, Personal, Watt, Pulse (HRC) and Random. In order to
pass from one mode to another, press the START/STOP button to stop the monitor, then
press RESET and, with the help of the UP / DOWN buttons, select the desired mode.

MANUAL FUNCTION.-
Use the UP / DOWN keys to select the manual function and press ENTER.
Press the START/STOP key to start exercising and use the UP / DOWN keys
to increase or decrease the exertion level. There are 24 exertion levels. If you
press the START/STOP key while at the start screen, exercise will begin
directly in manual mode.
Programming a time limit.-
If, after selecting manual mode, you press the ENTER key the time window
will start flashing. By pressing the UP / DOWN keys you can program a time
limit for the exercise (between 5-99 minutes). Select the time and press
START/STOP to begin the exercise. The time will begin to count down until it
reaches zero and the monitor will beep several times to advise you that you
have reached the programmed value.
Programming a distance limit.-
If, after selecting manual mode, you press the ENTER key twice the distance
window will start flashing. By pressing the UP / DOWN keys you can program
a distance for your exercise (between 1–99 km).
Select the distance and press START/STOP to begin the exercise.
The distance will begin to count down until it reaches zero and the monitor will
beep several times to advise you that you have reached the programmed
value.
Programming a calorie limit.-
If, after selecting manual mode, you press the ENTER key three times the
calorie window will start flashing. By pressing the UP_/DOWN_ keys you can
program the calories for the exercise (between 10-990 Cal.).
Select the calories and press START/STOP to begin the exercise. The
calories will begin to count down until they reach zero and the monitor will
beep several times to advise you that you have reached the programmed
value.
PROGRAM FUNCTION.-
Use the UP / DOWN keys to select the PROGRAM function and press
ENTER. Press the UP_/DOWN_ keys to select the program graph (2-10) that

you wish to use and then press the ENTER key. Press START/STOP to start
the exercise. The duration of the program graph is 10 minutes, divided into 10
minutes stages.
To program time, distance and/or calories, go through the following
procedure: Once the program has been selected and before pressing the
START/STOP key, press the ENTER key to program the time using the UP /
DOWN keys. In this case the time will be divided into 10 stages.
Press the ENTER key to program the distance. Press ENTER again to
program the calories. Press START/STOP to start the exercise.
You can vary the exertion level during the exercise by pressing the UP /
DOWN keys.
STEADY WATT RATE PROGRAM
Press the UP / DOWN keys to select the WATT function and press ENTER. By pressing the
UP / DOWN keys you can program the watts to produce for the exercise (between 70-310
Watt.). Select the watts and press ENTER to program the time. Press ENTER again to
program the distance. Press the ENTER key one last time to program the calories. Press
START/STOP to start the exercise.
The exertion level for the exercise is self adjusting based on the speed and number of watts
selected.
USER PROGRAM.-
Use the UP / DOWN keys to select the USER function and press ENTER.
Select the user, between U1-U4, using the UP / DOWN keys and then press
ENTER.
Press and hold the ENTER key for 4 seconds.
The first column of the exercise level will start flashing to the left of the central
area of the display. Select the desired level for this first stage using the
UP/DOWN keys and then press ENTER. Repeat this procedure to program all
10 stages of the user program.
Once the user program has been defined and before pressing the
START/STOP key, press and hold the ENTER key for 4 seconds until the
time function starts to flash. Press the UP/DOWN keys to select the time.
Press the ENTER key to program the distance. Press ENTER again to
program the calories. Press START/STOP to start the exercise.
HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAMS.-
Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the H.R.C function and press ENTER. Use

the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired option (60%, 70% 85% or Tag) and
press the ENTER key. The first three represent the percentage with respect to
maximum heart rate (220-age) and the fourth is used to specify the target
heart rate manually. If you choose Tag then you should use the UP/DOWN
keys to select the desired heart rate and then press ENTER. Press
START/STOP to start the exercise. The exertion level will adjust automatically
in accordance with the selected hart rate value. If the pulse rate is below the
target value then the exertion setting will increase by one level every 30
seconds until it reaches
the maximum 24. If the pulse rate is above the target value the monitor will
give out warning beeps and reduce the exertion settings by one level every 15
seconds until it reaches the minimum 1.
If the pulse rate still stays above the target value for more than 30 seconds
the monitor will beep and stop in order to protect the user.
To program time, distance or calories, go through the following procedure:
Once the heart rate program has been selected and before pressing the
START/STOP key, press the ENTER key to program the time limit using the
UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to program the distance. Press the
ENTER key one last time to program the calories.
Press START/STOP to start the exercise. Your hands must be placed on the
pulse sensors (R) when using these programs.
RANDOM FUNCTION.-
Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the RANDOM function and press ENTER.
You will see a random program profile. Press START/STOP to start the
exercise. The duration of the program graph is 10 minutes, divided into 10
minutes stages.
To program time, distance and/or calories, go through the following
procedure: Once the program has been selected and before pressing the
START/STOP key, press the ENTER
key to program the time using the UP/DOWN keys. In this case the time will
be divided into 10 stages.
Press the ENTER key to program the distance. Press ENTER again to
program the calories. Press START/STOP to start the exercise. You can vary
the exertion level during the exercise by pressing the UP/DOWN keys.
HAND-GRIP PULSE MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS–
USE PULSE Hand-grip.

On this model the pulse rate is measured by placing both hands on the
sensors (R), located on the handlebar, as shown in Fig.12.
When both hands are placed on the sensors the heart symbol on the right
hand side of the screen, marked PULSE, will begin to flash and after a few
seconds a heart rate reading will be displayed.
If both hands are not placed correctly as shown in Fig.13 then the pulse
function will not work. If a «P»appears on the screen or the heart symbol
does not flash, make sure that both hands are placed correctly on the
sensors.
BODY FAT PROGRAM.-
This program is designed to calculate the user’s body fat percentage. Press
the UP/DOWN keys to select the BODYFAT function and press ENTER. Use
the UP/DOWN keys to select your HEIGHT (90-210cm), press ENTER to
confirm. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select your WEIGHT (10-150cm), press
ENTER to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select your AGE (10-100
years). Press ENTER and then use the UP/DOWN keys to select your sex
(Male–Female). Press ENTER to confirm.
Press the START/STOP key and place your hands on the pulse sensors (R)
(Hand-grips), as shown in Fig.13, and after a few seconds the lower screens
on the display will show your FAT%.
If the error code “ERROR” appears, position your hands correctly on the pulse
sensors (R). Fig.13
REFERENCE TABLE: BODY FAT PERCENTAGE %
SEX / FAT%
LOW
LOW AVGRAGE
AVGRAGE
HIGH
MALE
<13%
13%~25.8%
26%~30%
>30%
FEMALE
<23%
23%~35.8%
36%~40%
>40%
iOS OPERATION (compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)
Download a Pafers App from the App Store.
Then connect the USB Bluetooth module (purchased separately) into the USB
port on the back of the monitor (Fig. 16.) Turn Bluetooth to “ON” in settings on
the iOS device and the device will begin to search for active Bluetooth
equipment in range.
Select the appropriate BH Module from the list displayed on the Ios device to

pair. Open the Pafers app to run it.
ANDROID OPERATION (compatible Android devices)
Download a Pafers App from Google Play.
Then connect the USB Bluetooth module (purchased separately) into the USB
port on the back of the monitor (Fig. 16.) Turn Bluetooth to “ON” in settings on
the Android device.
Open the Pafers app to run it. When prompted by the app, select the
appropriate BH Module from the list displayed on the Android device to pair.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.-
Problem: The display comes on but only the Time function works.
Solution: a.- Make sure that the connection cable is connected.
Problem: Display segments of a function read-out are not visible or error
messages for a particular function appear.
Solution: a.- Unplug it from the 120 V mains socket for 15 seconds and then
plug it back in.
b.- If the above steps do not help then replace the electronic monitor.
PROGRAM PROFILES