BH FITNESS R8 User manual

Revised: 9/19/07
BH FITNESS R8 RECUMBENT CYCLE
OWNER’S MANUAL
BH FITNESS
20155 Ellipse
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bhnorthamerica.com

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for selecting the R8 Recumbent Cycle as your primary source of fitness.
The BH Fitness R8 offers many exercise programs that benefit users of all levels and ages.
The R8 is designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable.
Please read this manual carefully before using the R8. This will allow you to get a full
understanding of all the features the BH Fitness Recumbent Cycle provides. If you have
questions or concerns, please contact BH FITNESS or any authorized BH FITNESS
distributors in your area.
BH FITNESS
20155 Ellipse
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bhnorthamerica.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
It is very important to become familiar with the frequently used components of your R8.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................3
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................4
3. COMPUTER CONSOLE ..............................................................................17
4. CONSOLE OPERATION ..............................................................................18
5. WARRANTY.................................................................................................25

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SECTION 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the Recumbent Cycle.
Notice: Before using this or any other exercise equipment consult your family physician
or health care professional to develop a well planned exercise program to fit your health
needs. If you encounter any pain or breathing discomfort while working out, STOP!,and
consult a physician before continuing.
WARNING!
1. Keep children away from machine while in use.
2. Do not wear loose or dangling clothing while using the cycle.
3. Maximum user weight of this cycle is 300 lbs.
4. Keep a minimum clearance of 18” on each side and 24” at the rear of the cycle for
safety.
5. The cycle should never be left unattended when in operation.
6. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children, invalids,
or disabled persons.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
8. Do not use any attachment not recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Never operate this appliance if it is not working properly. Call your service center for any
service concerns before taking your cycle in for repair.
10.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
11.Do not use outdoors.
12.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
13.This appliance is intended for household use only.
14.Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 2 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Screws Bag
(114) Allen Bolt M8
×45 - 2 PCS (143 M8 Nut-
2 PCS (142) Spring Washer M8
×2.0t – 2 PCS
(5)Washer 18
×9
×20.t – 2 PCS
(109) Screw M8×56 – 4 PCS (110) M8 Nut – 4 PCS (112) Spring Washer M8×2.0t
–
4PCS
(
113
)
Washer 20×9×2.0t - 4 PCS
(91)
Allen Bolt M6
×
35
–
2
PCS
(117) Wrench - I PCS
(41) Self Tapping Screw ST4x25 – 4 PCS
(108) Allen Bolt M8×15 - 16PCS (5) Waaher 18×9×2.0t – 16 PCS
(118) 6mm Allen Wrench – I PCS
(116) 4mm Allen Wrench – I PCS

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Assembly Parts
Seat (102)
Handrail (59)
Chest Strap (126)
Frame (1)
Backrest (103)
Rear Stabilizer (74)
Foot Pedal (L) (119)
Upright (80)
Front Stabilizer (66)
Foot Pedal (R) (120)
Left Rear Cover (48)
Plastic Pad (90)
Bottle Holder (107)
Right Rear Cover (49)
Handrail (96)
Computer (97)
Seat Sliding Base (51)
Iron Bar (104)
Bottle (106)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
STEP 1. Assembling the Front Stabilizer
Refer to the drawing to the right.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (66) to
the Front Frame (1) with Bolts
(109), Washers (113), (112) and
Acorn Nuts (110). Tighten the nuts
with the Open Spanner (117).
Screw M8×56 - 2PCS (109)
M8 Nut - 2PCS
(
110
)
Washer 20×9×2.0 - 2PCS
(
113
)
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p
rin
g
Washer M8×2.0t - 2PCS
(
112
)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
STEP 2. Assembling the Rear Stabilizer
Spring Washer M8×2.0t - 2PCS (112)
Washer 20×9×2.0t - 2PCS(113)
M8 Nut - 2PCS (110)
Screw M8×56 - 2PCS (109)
Refer to the drawing to the right.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (74) to
the Frame (1) with Bolts (109),
Washers (113), (112) and Acorn
Nuts (110), Tighten the nuts with
the Open Spanner (117).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
STEP 3. Assembling the Upright
2. Insert the Upright (80) into the
Frame (1). Assemble the frames
with Bolts (108), Washers (5)
and 6mm Allen Wrench (118).
1. Connect the Handrail Pulse Wire
(17) and the Handrail Pulse
(upright section) (83). Connect
the Control Wire (L) (105) and
the Control Wire (M) (122).
Allen Bolt M8×15—6PCS (108)
Washer 18×9×2.0t - 6PCS (5)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
STEP 4. Assembling Computer Console
Step A: Unfasten the Screws (100) from
the Computer with Open Spanner (117).
Step B: Connect the wires from the
Computer. Connect (98) to (83) and (99)
to (122).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
STEP 5. Assembling the Seat, Handrails, Seat Sliding Base, Spacers and
Rear Covers
Self Tapping Screw ST4.0×25 - 4PCS (41)
Allen Bolt M635 - 2PCS (91)
Washer18×9×2.0t - 6PCS (5)
Allen Bolt M8×15 - 4PCS (108)
Allen Bolt M8×45 - 2PCS (114)
M8 Nut - 2PCS (143)
Spring Washer M8×2.0t—2PCS(142)
Step A: Attach the Seat (102) to the Seat
Sliding Base (51) with Bolts (108),
Washers (5) and 6mm Allen Wrench
(118).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Step B: Assemble the Handrail (59) and
Seat Sliding Base with Allen Bolts
(114), Washers (5), (142) and Acorn
Nuts (143). Tighten with Open Spanner
(117) and 6mm Allen Wrench (118).
Step C: Turn the Handle (93) of the
Seat Sliding Base (51) in the direction
shown in the drawing to the right. Slide
the Seat Sliding Base onto the
Aluminous Tube (84) and then release
the Handle.
Step D: 1. Attach the Spacers (90) to
the Aluminous Tube (84) with Bolts (91)
and 4mm Allen Wrench (116).
2. Connect the Hand Pulse Wires (17),
(63) between the frame and handrail.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Step E: Assemble Rear Covers (48), (49)
to the Frame with Self Tapping Screws
(41) and Open Spanner (117).
STEP 6. Assembling the Backrest
Washer 18x9x2.0t - 4PCS (5)
Bolt M8x15 - 4PCS (108)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Assemble the Backrest (103) and the
Seat Sliding Base with Bolts (108),
Washers (5) and 6mm Allen Wrench
(118).
7. Assembling the Handrail
Washer 18x9x2.0t - 2PCS (5)
Bolt M8x15 - 2PCS (108)
Assemble the Handrail (96) and
Frame (1) with Bolts (108), Washers
(5) and 6mm Allen Wrench (118).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
8. Assembling the Bottle Holder
Step B: 1. Attach the Bottle Holder
(107) to the Upright (80) with Bolt (82)
and Open Spanner (117). 2. Insert the
Bottle (106) into the Bottle Holder (107).
Step A: Unfasten the Bolt (82) from the
Upright (80) with Open Spanner (117).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
9. Assembling the Pedals
Step A: Attach the Pedal Belt to the Pedal.
Step B: Tighten the Pedal in the arrow’s
direction in Picture B with Open Spanner
(117).
Step C: If needed, disassemble the Pedal in
the arrow’s direction in Picture C with Open
Spanner (117).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
10. Assembling the Book Shelf
Insert the Book Shelf (104) into the
Computer (97).

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SECTION 3 – COMPUTER CONSOLE
Function
Keys

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SECTION 4 – CONSOLE OPERATION
1. Console Display
a. LEVEL: Shows the resistance steps.
b. WATTS: Shows the WATTS (power) consumed.
c. RPM: Shows the rolling speed.
d. CALORIES: Shows the calories consumed.
e. PULSE: Shows the heartbeat in beats per minute.
f. TIME: Shows the exercise time.
g. DISTANCE: Shows the simulated distance traveled.
h. SPEED: Shows the speed.
i. MATRIX WINDOW: Shows the profile of your exercise; When setting up, it shows
the parameters.
j. ROLLING DISPLAY ITEM: During the exercise, it shows the figure of the TIME，
DISTANCE and SPEED. When set it or stop it, the display window shows the
current operation.
Start Display: After you step on the foot pedals and start to exercise, the computer will
power up. A beep will sound and the LCD will be completely displayed for 2 seconds and
then enter the temperature display and time setting mode.
2. Ready Mode
If you stop moving the foot pedals for 10 seconds, the backlight of the computer will be
turn off. The computer will be the ready mode, and all the figures will be kept in memory
for 50 seconds.
3. Power Off
When you enter the Ready Mode and do not exercise for 50 seconds the machine will
shut off automatically and all the figures will be erased from memory.

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CONSOLE OPERATION CONTINUED
4. Choosing Users
This console has U1, U2 for the users to choose from. When step on the foot pedals
and enter the start mode, the computer will provide U1, U2 for you to choose from. At
this time press the – + buttons to choose.
5. Setting the Parameters
After choosing the user, press ENTER and you will go to the exercise mode or time
setting. Or press RESET to go to the GENDER, AGE, WEIGHT, EXERCISE or TIME
setting mode. In the process of setting, press the – + buttons to set the parameters and
then press ENTER to go to the next step.
6. Choosing Exercise Profile
In the exercise mode, press the – + buttons to choose the exercise profile. The
following rolling caption will show the current profile: MANUAL→ROLLING HILL →
PEAK→PLATEAU→MOUNTAIN CLIMB→HILL INTERVAL→STRENGTH INTERVAL
→FAT BURN HR →CARDIO HR →CUSTOM.
a. MANUAL: The rolling caption will show MANUAL.
b. ROLLING HILL: The rolling caption will show ROLLING HILL.