BH FITNESS SK2000 User manual

SK2000 STEPPER OWNER’S MANUAL
BH FITNESS
20155 Ellipse, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bhnorthamerica.com and www.bhfitness.com

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Fig 1
A) - Monitor.
B) - Main body
C) - Hand rail Handlebar
D) - Front trim cover.
E) - The AC adapter
F) - Screw M-10x 30 Quantity 2
G) - Screw M-10x 80 Quantity 2
H) - Allen screw M-6x65 Quantity 2
I) - Allen screw M-8x25 Quantity 2
J) - Allen screw M-8x55 Quantity 2
K) - Allen screw M-10x2 5 Quantity 1
L) - Screw Phillips M-5x15 Quantity 4
LL) - Screw Phillips M-4x15 Quantity2
M) - Flat washer M-10 Quantity 4
N) - Flat M-8 Quantity 2washer
O) - Grower washer M-8 Quantity 2
P) -Grower washer M-10 Quantity 5
Q) - Combination spanner
R) - Star driver spanner
S) -Allen key 5mm.
T) -Allen key 6mm.
V) -Allen key 8mm.

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Fig 2 Fig3

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Fig 5
Fig 4

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Fig 8
Fig 6

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
User Safety
1. Users should pass a full medica l examination before they begin an exercise program. Work at the
recommended exercise level. Do not over exert yourself. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop
exercising immediately and consult your doctor.
2. Before exercising calculate your maximum heart rate using the formula on page 19 (P12 Heart).
3. Do warm up stretching exercises before using the unit.
4. Verify that all of the parts are attached and that the nuts, bolts, pedals and bar are correctly
tightened before use.
5. Do not wear loose clothing or high heels. Tie up shoe laces.
6. The maximum user weight is 330 pounds (150 Kg).
7. Keep hands away from moving parts.
8. Supervise children aat all times. Children are curious and vulnerable to accidents. Do not use the
unit as a toy. Individuals with physical limitations should not use the equipment without the
assistance of a qualified person or doctor.
9. The owner is responsible for explaining safety instructions to each user.
10. The unit can only be used by one person at a time.
Unit Safety
1. For safety, maintain a minimum clearance around the unit. Maintain 18 inches on the front and on
each side of the unit plus 24 inches at the rear of the unit.
2. Install and use the unit on a flat, stable surface, with some type of protection for the floor or carpet.
Do not place it alongside walls or furniture. Check the unit before each use.
3. Please read all of the instructions before assembling or using this unit.
4. To reduce the dangers and risk of electric shock, always unplug the unit from its electrical power
immediately after using, before cleaning, opening, disassembling or doing maintenance.
5. Do not place sharp objects near the exercise equipment.
6. Do not use the exercise equipment if it is not working correctly.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or inflicting the harm of a burn:
7. The unit should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug the unit from the electrical power
before leaving the room, when unused and before adding or removing parts.
8. Do not operate the unit under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire,
electric shock, injury to persons or inflict the harm of a burn.
9. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended by the
manufacturer.
10. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged electrical cord or plug. Do not operate this unit if it is not
working properly. Do not operate this unit if it has been dropped or damaged. Do not operate this
unit if it has been immersed into water. Return the unit to a service center for examination and
repair.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11. Never operate the unit when the air openings are blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair
and the like.
12. Do not drop or insert any objects into any openings.
13. Do not use outdoors or near water.
14. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
Adapter Safety
The Adapter may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit only one
way into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet, then reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit then contact a qualified Electrician to install the correct outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
Please save these instructions.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. The unit is heavy. Two people are required to
safely assemble the unit. Take the unit out of its
box and make sure that all of the pieces are there,
Fig 1:
A) - Monitor
B) - Main body
C) - Han drail Han dlebar
D) - Front trim cover.
E) - The adapter
F) - Screw M-10x 30 Quantity 2
G) - M-10x80 Quantity 2Screw
H) - Allen M-6x65 Quantity 2Screw
I) - Allen M-8x25 Quantity 2Screw
J) - Allen M-8x55 Quantity 2Screw
K) - Allen M-10x25 Quantity 1Screw
L) - Screw Phillips M-5x15 Quantity 4
LL) - Screw Phillips M-4x15 Quantity 2
M) - Flat washer M-10 Quantity 4
N) - Flat M-8 Quantity 2washer
O) - Grower washer M-8 Quantity 2
P) - Grower washer M-10 Quantity 5
Q) - Combination spanner
R) - Star driver .spanner
S) - Allen key 5mm.
T) - Allen key 6mm.
V) - Allen key 8mm.
2. ATTACHING HANDRAIL HANDLEBAR
Bring the handrail handlebar (C) up to boss on the
main body (B), Fig. 2
Take terminal (1) on Body (B) and, with the help of
the cord (20-22) already inserted inside the
handlebar tube, pull Terminal 1 in through the tube
(C) bringing it out through the top.
Now slip the handlebar tube over the boss on the
main body (B) in the direction of the arrow, as shown
in Fig. 2, making sure not to snag any of the cables.
Next, take screw (K) along with the washer (P), Fig.
2, and secure. Then take screws (F) along with their
washers (P) and flat washers (M) and secure. Finally,
take screws (G) along with the washers (P) and flat
washers (M) and tighten securely, including those
fitted previously.
3. FITTING THE MONITOR
Take hold of the monitor (A) and bring it up to the
handlebar tube (C), as shown in Fig. 3. Connect the
terminals (1), sticking up out of the top of the tube
(C), with terminal (21) coming down from the bottom
of the monitor (A), Fig.3, and insert the tube on the
monitor into the boss on the main body (B) in the
direction of the arrow, making sure not to snag any of
the cables.
Check that the cables are connected correctly by
pushing the foot pedals in order to spin the dynamo until
the monitor starts to operate.
Once you have checked that it works, insert screws (H).
Insert washer (N) with screw (J), Fig.3.
Then take screws (I), along with the washers (O), and
tighten as shown in Fig 3A.
Line the handlebar up with the machine and tighten the
screws (H) and (J) securely.
4. FITTING THE FRONT TRIM COVER
Place the trim cover (D) on the front part of the unit,
Fig.3. Next, take screws (L) and secure the cover by
tightening the screws.
5. FITTING THE TOP TRIM COVERS
NOTE: The top trim covers are preassembled onto
the handlebars (C). They are placed into the correct
position and screwed on.
Move the top trim covers up to the handlebar (C)
tube, Fig. 3. Take screws (LL) and screw them on.
6. LEVELLING
Figure 5. When doing exercise, make sure that the
unit sits flat on the floor and that it is level. Screw the
adjustable support blocks (R) up or down.
7. MOVEMENT & STORAGE
The appliance is equipped with wheels (T) making it
easier to move about. The two wheels at the front of
the appliance make it easy to store the unit away, as
shown in Fig.6.
8. PULSE MEASUREMENT
Your pulse rate is measured by placing both hands
on pulse sensors (Y) located on the handlebar, see
Fig.7.
NOTE:You can also use the wirelss chest belt (not
included) to measure your heart rate. The reading
from the wireless belt pulse reading takes precedence
over the pulse sensors (Y) located on the seat hand-
grips or handlebar.
9.BATTERY CHARGE
Before starting the battery charge, make sure that the
voltage supply is 110V-120V.
Connect the AC/DC adaptor (E) to a 110V-120V, 15
or 20 Amp dedicated outlet. Then, connect the
Adapter at the low end of the chain cover, Fig 8.

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ELECTRONIC MONITOR

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Figura 3.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This exercise machine is equipped with a dynamo that makes use of the energy produced by the user (while
exercising) to power the electronic monitor and the brake controller.
This exercise machine also includes a set of batteries that store enough energy to keep the electronic monitor
operating for 60 seconds after the dynamo has stopped.
Should the battery run down because of an operational fault, it can be recharged by using the adapter that is
supplied with the exercise machine.
To switch the monitor on, start doing exercise with the machine.
ATTENTION: The adapter should be plugged into a 110V-120V, 15 or 20 Amp dedicated outlet.
The electronic monitor is designed to be easy and intuitive to use. The messages that appear on the bottom
screen (B) will guide the user throughout the whole exercise.
Nevertheless, we recommend that the gym instructor reads through this section carefully to become fully familiar
with the electronic monitor in order to show the user how to operate it correctly.
IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE THAT THE BATTERIES OPERATE CORRECTLY AND LAST LONGER IT IS
ADVISABLE TO RECHARGE THEM USING THE SUPPLIED ADAPTER.
PERSONALIZING THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR
Follow the steps below to access the monitor’s personalization mode: With the monitor switched off, press and
hold the RESET key and the O key at the same time, and then begin the exercise without releasing the keys.
1) CHANGING FROM km to Mile
As soon as the monitor switches on, the words “FACTORY SETTINGS” will appear on the alphanumeric screen
(B), Figure 11. Press the ENTER key and the word UNITS will appear, press the ENTER key and the word
METRIC will flash, select the unit of speed by using the LEVEL▲and LEVEL▼keys. ( METRIC / Km. -- ENGLISH
/ Miles ) press the ENTER key and the word “UNITS” will start flashing again, using the LEVEL▲key , move on to
the ( 2 WHEELSIZE ) setting on the adjoining bottom screen.
If you wish to exit the personalization mode, press the STOP key and the manual program will be displayed on
the LED array (A).
2) CHANGING DISTANCE PER REVOLUTION.
With the word “WHEELSIZE” flashing, press the ENTER key and a figure between 0 to 80 will start flashing.
Select the value 80 using the LEVEL ▲or LEVEL▲keys press the ENTER key and the word “WHEELSIZE” will
start flashing again, using the LEVEL▲key , pass on to the ( 3 LANGUAGE ) setting on the adjoining bottom
screen. If you wish to exit the personalization mode press the STOP key.
3) CHANGING LANGUAGE
With the word “LANGUAGE" flashing, press the ENTER key and the current language will start flashing. Select
your language using the LEVEL ▲and LEVEL▼keys and then press ENTER, the word “LANGUAGE” will start
flashing again, using the LEVEL▲key , pass on to the ( 4 POWER ) setting on the adjoining bottom screen. If you
wish to exit the personalization mode press the STOP key.
4) SELF OR ELECTRICALLY POWERED
With the word “Power” flashing, press the ENTER key and the word ON or OFF will start flashing. Select the
option that is flashing by using the LEVEL▲and LEVEL ▲keys
The ON option is used to keep the monitor on at all times. If the ON option is selected it will be necessary to
ensure that the machine is plugged into the 110V-120V supply by means of the adapter. When you have
selected an option press the ENTER key to confirm and the word "POWER" will start flashing again. Stop
exercising.
If you wish to switch the monitor off with this option, press and hold the STOP keys until you hear a beep. Wait 45
seconds and the unit will switch over to the OFF option.
With the OFF option the machine is self powered, which means that the monitor will come on as soon as you start
exercising. Once you have selected this option press the ENTER key and the word “POWER” will start flashing.

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Use the LEVEL▲key to pass on to the ( 5 SPR time ) setting on the adjoining bottom screen.
With the OFF option selected the monitor will switch itself off 45 seconds after you have finished exercising. If you
wish to exit the personalization mode press the STOP key.
5) STEADY PULSE RATE TIME.
With the word “SPR time" flashing, press the ENTER key and a figure between 20 and 60 seconds will start
flashing. Select the flashing value using the LEVEL ▲and LEVEL▼keys and then press ENTER to confirm, the
word “SPR time” will start flashing again, using the LEVEL▲key , pass on to the ( 6 MANUAL T ) setting on the
adjoining bottom screen. If you wish to exit the personalization mode press the STOP key.
6) MAX. EXERCISE TIME
With the word “MANUAL T" flashing, press the ENTER key and a figure between 0 and 60 minutes will start
flashing. Select the flashing value using the LEVEL ▲and LEVEL▼keys and then press ENTER to confirm, the
word “MANUAL T” will start flashing again, using the LEVEL▲key , pass on to the ( 7 TEXT ) setting on the
adjoining bottom screen. If you wish to exit the personalization mode press the STOP key.
7) CHANGING THE WELCOME MESSAGE
With the word “TEXT” flashing, press the ENTER key and the word ON or OFF will start flashing. Select the
option that is flashing by using the LEVEL ▲and LEVEL▼keys Choosing the ON option allows you to change the
monitor’s welcome message.
Once the ON option has been selected, press the ENTER key and a flashing cursor will appear on the
alphanumeric screen (B). Use the LEVEL ▲and LEVEL▼keys to enter a welcome message letter by letter. Once
you have finished entering the message, press the ENTER key for a few seconds and the word “TEXT” will start
flashing. Use the LEVEL▲key to pass on to the (8 SOUNDS) setting on the adjoining bottom screen. If you wish
to exit the personalization mode press the STOP key.
8) CHANGING THE SOUND
With the word “SOUNDS" flashing, press the ENTER key and the word ON or OFF will start flashing. Select the
flashing value using the LEVEL ▲and LEVEL▼keys and then press ENTER to confirm, the word “SOUNDS” will
start flashing again.
Press the STOP key to exit the personalization mode and the manual program will be displayed on the LED array
(A).
Begin exercising and you will see that the changes have been made.
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS PANEL
Setting Description
1) Metric Change speed unit from km/h to mph
2) Wheel size Change rpm – distance covered ratio
3) Language Define the language in which messages are displayed on the monitor.
Options: Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German, Dutch, Italian.
4) Power
Define the method of operating the machine, between self-powered or connected to
the 110V-120V supply. If the ON mode is selected, the machine has to be plugged
into the 110V-120V supply. To switch off the monitor in ON mode, hold the STOP
key down for 4 seconds.
Options: - OFF (Battery operated)
- ON (110V-120V operated).
IMPORTANT: With the ON option it must be plugged into the 110V-120V supply
otherwise the batteries will run down and may become useless.
5) SPR time Establishes the calculation rate for the steady pulse rate program.
Options: Value in seconds (minimum 20, maximum 60)
6) Manual T
Establishes a maximum time limit for the exercise.
Options: - 0 (No maximum time limit established)
- Exercise time limit values in minutes (maximum 60)

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7) Text
Options: - OFF (The welcome message is displayed by default)
- ON (Allows the welcome message to be edited)
For personalizing the welcome message, including, for example, the name of the
gymnasium.
8) Sounds
Enables or disables sound messages emitted by the monitor.
Options: - ON (Enabled)
- OFF (Disabled)
ELEMENTS OF THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR (Fig 11)
The electronic monitor is made up of two distinct areas:
The top area, Fig. 12 (A–B–C)fortheDISPLAY
The bottom area, Fig. 13 (E – F – G ) for the KEYPAD
DISPLAY
This area comprises of two screens.
(A) The top LED array, which displays real-time exertion levels being produced during the selected program.
(B) Bottom alphanumeric screen, which guides the user selection options and exercise.
The top screen (A) displays the various pre-programmed exercise profiles (programs) that we can select and,
during exercise, current exertion levels.
The bottom alphanumeric screen (B) is used to guide the user when selecting the exercise to do, as well as
displaying information about the exercise both during and after the session. The LED indicators (C) located below
the alphanumeric screen give a simultaneous readout of SPEED / R.P.M; TIME / DISTANCE; CALORIES /
WATTS; PULSE RATE and indicate which information is being displayed throughout the exercise.
The data that are displayed on the LEDs (C) during exercise are as follows:
- STEPS/MIN: SPEED: This shows an estimated value of the linear velocity at which a person would be travelling
based on the user’s pedalling rate. Thevalue is display ed in Miles per hour or kilometres per hour (km/h)
-TIME: This shows the time that has elapsed since you started the exercise or, if a time limit has been
established, the amount of time left before the exercise finishes. Time is displayed in minutes and seconds
(mm:ss).
-DISTANCE: This shows the distance that you have travelled since beginning the exercise. The distance is
calculated by using the estimated linear velocity (SPEED) and the units displayed are miles or kilometres.
-CALORIES: This shows the estimated number of calories that have burnt off up until now. This calculation is
based on the energy being produced and the weight and age values provided by the user.
-WATTS : This sh ows the amount of energy currently being produced during the exercise. This calculation is
based on the exertion level at which the user is working and the pedalling rate. The information is displayed in
Watts.
-PULSE: This shows the user’s heart rate, this information is provided through the hand-grip sensors or the
telemetric chest band. When both of these are used together, priority is given to the wireless chest belt. For
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KEYPAD.
The function of each key is listed below. See Figure 13.
The electronic monitor includes an easy-to-use keypad. This keypad consists of Fan keys ( E ), numeric keys ( F )
and function keys ( G ).
-Fan keys (E)–Off / On;Low (minimum speed); High (maximum speed).
-Numeric keys (F) - (1- 0) are used to enter the data requested by the monitor.
-Function keys (G)–reset; level ▲;level▼; enter ; pause ; stop ; quick / start . are used to select a
particular exercise, enter requested data, control exercise exertion levels and to finish the exercise.
-Reset Reset key. This is used to erase the data that have been entered into the monitor when selecting a
program.
-Level
▼
Key for decreasing exertion level. When pressed during exercise this key will decrease the exertion
level by one machine setting. During the selection of pre-programmed profiles, it is used to move on to the next
profile screen.
-Level
▲
Key for increasing exertion levels. When pressed during exercise this key will increase the exertion
level by one machine setting. During the selection of pre-programmed profiles, it is used to move back to the
previous profile screen.
-Enter Selection and validation key. This is used during pre-programmed profile selection to select a profile,
confirm data that have been entered and to start the exercise. It is also used during user profile programming to
confirm the exertion level settings for each minute.
-Pause Pause key. If this is pressed during a session, the exercise is interrupted and the exercise
chronometer is halted. To restart the exercise chronometer press the Pause key again or continue exercising.
There is a 45 second time limit in pause mode, after which the exercise will be taken as finished and the monitor
will switch itself off.
If, in pause mode, the STOP key is pressed then the exercise will be taken as finished.
-Stop Stop key. If this is pressed during the session, the exercise will be taken as finished and exertion
settings will drop to minimum level. A summary of allthe exercise data will be displayed and it will then return to
the start screen.
Hold the STOP key down for 3 seconds in Start/Ready mode, and the console will automatically change to off status
with a beep if the POWER option under project mode is on.
-Quick / Start Quick start key. When this key is pressed, provided that the LED on the key is flashing,
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STARTING
In order to switch the monitor on it is necessary to pedal so that the crank spins, as soon as it reaches 45 r.p.m
the monitor will come on and remain on for 60 seconds even after the pedal stopped so that you can program it.
You can also plug the adapter that is supplied with the machine into an electrical outlet, assuming that you have
chosen the ON option in the personalized settings (step 4 POWER).
Once the monitor is on it will display the profile and the letter “M” for manual on the LED array ( A ) Figure 12, and
the “WELCOME TO HI POWER” welcome message on the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ).
You can start the program in manual mode by pressing the QUICK / START key and by pressing the level ▲or
level▼keys you can increase or decrease the exertion levels.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE FAN
The monitor on this machine is fitted with an air vent (D), Fig. 11, through which a FAN provides two air speeds,
LOW and HIGH. To switch the fan on while exercising press the ON / OFF key on the keypad, Fig. 13, and the
fan will start. Whenever the monitor is switched to PAUSE the fan will switch off.
SLEEP MODE
This mode is activated if no RPM signal is received within 45 seconds when in stand-by mode. No windows are
displayed while in this mode. You have to step on the footplate to produce a signal and reopen the display
window. Sleep mode cannot be accessed if the appliance is switched on.
If the adapter is connected to the machine then the console will not switch over to sleep mode when the POWER
option under project mode is switched on. With no adapter connected, the console will switch over to sleep mode
even when it is switched ON.
P0 MANUAL MODE
Once the monitor is on it will display the profile and the letter “M” for manual on the LED array ( A ) Fig. 12, and
the “WELCOME TO HI POWER” welcome message on the bottom alphanumeric screen (B)Fig.12.
You can start the program in manual mode by pressing the QUICK / START key.
The flashing top LED array ( A ), Figure 12, will indicate the exertion level being produced during exercise. By
pressing the level▲or level▼keys you can increase or decrease the exertion levels between ten different
settings.
Every 10 seconds the alphanumeric screen ( B ), Figure 12, will switch between displayed readings for: Values
relating to: Steps per minute; TIME ; CALORIES ; PULSE RATE and In the second sequence : STEPS;
DISTANCE ; WATT and PULSE RATE.
The program can be interrupted by pressing the STOP key and the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ), Figure 12,
will display the average values fo
r EXERCISE TIME ; DISTANCE COVERED; CALORIES CONSUMED during
the exercise. These values will be displayed twice every five seconds.
If, during the time it takes to display these average values, no keys are touched and no further exercise is done
and the STOP key is pressed then the machine will go back to the manual program.

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PROGRAM MODE.
The monitor has: 1 MANUAL profile program; 8 pre-programmed PROGRAM profiles; a user programmable
profile ( USER ) as well as a male TEST, female TEST, steady watt rate and steady pulse rate ( H.R.C )
programs.
See pre-programmed program graphs at the end of this manual.
P1 - P8 PROFILE PROGRAMS
With the monitor switched on, the top LED array ( A ), Fig. 12, will display the profile and the letter “M” for manual.
The LEVEL▲and LEVEL▼keys are used to display the various pre-programmed profiles. Once a specific profile
has been selected press the ENTER key.
The top LED array ( A ) will ask for an age value (between 10 and 99), select your age by using the number keys
( F ), Fig. 13, press ENTER. It will now ask for your weight (between 30 and 199 kg), select your weight by using the
number keys ( F ), Fig. 13, press ENTER. It will now ask for an exercise time limit (between 10 and 60 minutes),
select the time by using the number keys ( F ), Fig. 13, press ENTER and this will begin your exercise session.
There are four different difficulty levels (L1 – L4) within each pre-programmed profile, to select any of these just
press the LEVEL▲and LEVEL▼keys during the exercise.
Once you have finished the exercise program, the monitorwill calculate the average values at which you did the
exercise and display these on the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ), Fig. 12 .
The program can be interrupted by pressing the STOP key and the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ), Figure 12,
will display the average values for EXERCISE TIME ; DISTANCE COVERED; AVERAGE SPEED; CALORIES
CONSUMED during the exercise. These values will be displayed twice every five seconds.
If, during the time it takes to display these average values, no keys are touched and no further exercise is done
and the STOP key is pressed then the machine will go back to the manual program.
P9 USER PROGRAM (USER)
With the monitor switched on, the top LED array ( A ), Fig. 12, will display the profile and the letter “M” for manual.
Use the LEVEL▲a n d L EVEL▼keys to display the various pre-programmed profiles. Once program 9 ( USER )
has been selected, press the ENTER key.
The top LED array ( A ), Fig. 12, will ask for an age value (between 10 and 99), select your age by using the
number keys ( F ), Fig. 13, (If the value entered exceeds these limits it will display the closest acceptable value).
Press ENTER.
It will now ask for your weight (between 30 and 199 kg), select your weight by using the number keys ( F ), Fig. 13,
press ENTER. It will now ask for an exercise time limit (between 10 and 60 minutes), select the time by using the
number keys ( F ), and press ENTER. Now press the RESET key and you can begin to design a personalized
exercise profile on the LED array ( A ).
The profile to be designed is subdivided into 21 steps, the first three steps are for warm-up purposes and only
reach a limited value of four in order to prevent possible injuries, the rest of the 21 steps reach maximum. To
select the first step press the LEVEL ▲, LEVEL▼keys and then press the ENTER key, and so on until you have
completed the graph for your own personal program.
If you make a mistake when recording any step, press the RESET key and repeat the previous step.
Next press the ENTER key and begin exercising with your custom designed program. Once you have finished the
exercise program, the monitor will calculate the average values at which you did the exercise and display these
on the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ), Fig. 12 .
The program can be interrupted by pressing the STOP key and the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ), Figure 2,
will display the average values for EXERCISE TIME ; DISTANCE COVERED ; CALORIES CONSUMED during
the exercise. These values will be displayed twice every five seconds.
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and the STOP key is pressed then the machine will go back to the manual program.
NOTE: The first three steps of the program are for warm-up purposes with limited exertion levels to prevent any
possible injuries.
P10 – P11 MALE - FEMALE TEST PROGRAMS
Calculate your maximum Heart Rate before starting to exercise.
• The maximum number of heartbeats that a person should not exceed is referred to as the maximum Heart rate
and this va lue drops with age. A simple formula to calculate this is to subtract your age, in years, from the
number 220. The maximum heart rate should be kept between 65% and 85% for correct exercise; it is not
advisable to go above 85%.
1. If you are 30 years of age, your maximum heart rate is: 220 – 30 = 190 BPM (Beats per Minute)
2. 190 x *0.65 = 123 BPM.
3. 190 x *0.85 = 161 BPM. Do not exceed 85%.
• If your heart rate exceeds 85% of the maximum calculated value while wearing the chest strap, a
flashing heart symbol may appear and a 2 second beep may sound until your pulse rate drops
below 85% of your maximum calculated heart rate.
• For safety reasons it is advisable to exercise at below 85% of the maximum heart rate.
The aim of this test is to assess the user’s level of fitness. To do this you have to maintain a pedaling speed of
between 70 to 80 revolutions per minute (r.p.m) for 5 minutes. The difference between the Male and Female
programs is in the Watts. The value for the Male test is set at 150 W whereas the Female test is set at 100 W.
With the monitor switched on, the top LED array ( A ), Fig. 12, will display the profile and the letter “M” for manual.
The LEVEL▲and LEVEL▼keys are used to display the various pre-programmed profiles. Once the Male TEST
or Female TEST has been selected, press the ENTER key.
Next, the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ), (Fig. 12), will ask for an age value (between 10 and 99), select your
age by using the number keys ( F ), Fig. 13, press ENTER.
The top LED array ( A ), Fig. 12, will display a flashing heart symbol. Place your hands on the pulse sensors
(handgrip) located on the handlebar or place the telemetric chest band on your chest, if you have one. Begin the
TEST at a pedaling rate of between 70 to 80 R.P.M, pedaling for 5 minutes. As long as you stay within 70 to 80
R.P.M limit the monitor will display “OK” however if you go above or drop below this R.P.M then the monitor will
display the "R.P.M ?" prompt.
At the end of the 5 minute test you will be graded a score between 1 (very poor) and 5 (excellent). A 0 score
may also appear, which means that the test was not done correctly (the 75 r.p.m pedaling rate was not
maintained or heart rate measurement sensor was not used correctly).
NOTE: In order to do the test it is essential to use heart rate measurement, using either the hand-grip sensors or
the chest strap. It is advisable to do a brief warm-up session before doing this test. This will prevent possible
injuries.

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P-12CONSTANTHEARTRATEPROGRAM(HRC)
It is advisable to do a brief warm-up session before using this program. This will prevent possible injuries.
Calculate your maximum Heart Rate before starting to exercise.
• The maximu m number of heartbeats that a person should not exceed is referred to as the maximum Heart rate
and this value drops with age. A simple formula to calculate this is to subtract your age, in years, from the
number 220. The maximum Heart rate should be kept bet ween 65% and 85% for correct exercise, it is not
advisable to go above 85%.
1. If you are 30 years of age, your maximum heart rate is: 220 – 30 = 190 BPM (Beats per Minute)
2. 190 x 0.65 = 123 BPM.
3. 190 x 0.85 = 161 BPM. Do not exceed 85%.
• While wearing a chest strap, whenever your pulse rate exceeds 85% of the maximum heart rate value a
flashing heart symbol may appear and a 2 second beep may sound until your pulse rate drops
below 85% of your maximum heart rate.
• For safety reasons it is advisable to exercise at below 85% of the maximum heart rate.
This program allows you to select a heart rate (between 65% and 85% of the maximum heart rate) and the
machine will automatically adjust exertion levels to ensure that the user maintains the selected heart rate value.
Use of heart rate measurement using the telemetric chest band is obligatory and you must not exceed 85% of
your maximum heart rate value.
With the monitor switched on, the top LED array ( A ), Fig. 12, will display the profile and the letter “M” for manual.
Use the LEVEL▲and LEVEL▼keys to display the various pre-programmed profiles. Once the HRC program has
been selected, press the ENTER key.
Press the ENTER key to modify the target heart rate and the LED window will display “ENTER PULSE SETTING
<40-220>” Press the number keys and the LED window will show “PULSE = xxx” and the specified value will
flash. Press the number keys to modify and enter a three digit number (values: 40 ~ 220）. If the number is
beyond these limits it will display a larger or smaller number. Enter a value within the said limits and press ENTER
to confirm.
The exertion level is 1 and moves to the next line every minute. If the speed (RPM) is too slow, the dot matrix
display will show “RPM↑” and switch to pause mode alter 15 seconds.
Begin the exercise at a pedalling rate of between 70 to 80 R.P.M., place the telemetric chest band (such as POLAR
T41 Transmitter) on your chest, if you have one. Should
you go above or drop below this R.P.M then the top LED
array ( A ), Fig 12, will display the "R.P.M ?" prompt
This program uses a preset exertion level during the first three minutes in order to prevent any type of injury. After
the third minute, the computer will automatically adjust the exertion setting to keep the pulse rate at the previously
programmed value.
AUTOMATIC EXERTION SETTING
At the beginning of the exercise the machine sets the exertion level to minimum, i.e. 50W, until the first pulse
reading is taken.
Once the pulse rate is established the program calculates your heart rate every X seconds (this period can be
modified between 20 to 60 seconds within the SPR program).
The exertion setting based on pulse rate is explained in the following steps.
1.- TARGET HEART RATE greater than ACTUAL HEART RATE:
When the difference between the TARGET HEART RATE and the ACTUAL HEART RATE is equal to or greater

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than 15 r.p.m., the AUTOMATIC EXERTION CONTROL will start increasing in steps of 20 Watts.When the
difference is less than 15 r.p.m the setting will change in steps of 10 Watts until both heart rates match.
2.- ACTUAL HEART RATE greater than TARGET HEART RATE:
When the difference between the ACTUAL HEART RATE and the TARGET HEART RATE is equal to or greater
than 15 r.p.m., the AUTOMATIC EXERTION CONTROL will start decreasing in steps of 20 Watts. When the
difference is less than 15 r.p.m the setting will change in steps of 10 Watts until both heart rates match.
When the difference between the ACTUAL HEART RATE and the TARGET HEART RATE is equal to or greater
than 30 r.p.m., the bottom alphanumeric screen ( B ) will display the message “REDUCE EXERTION LEVEL,
YOUR HEART RATE IS TOO HIGH” and the machine’s automatic control will drop the exertion level to minimum
(50 W).
If no heart rate is detected during the exercise, the message “Heart rate value ?” will appear flashing, if this
situation continues for more than 60 seconds the machine will go back to manual mode.
NOTE:
For safety reasons it is advisable to exercise at below 85% of the maximum heart rate. If you do not use a heart
rate measuring system then the heart symbol and a question mark will appear on the screen, if the machine
continues not to receive any heart rate information then the program will be cancelled and you will have to make a
new program selection.
WHAT THE SYMBOLS MEAN
A series of symbols or words may appear on the screen, meaning the following:
Heart symbol and a question mark : The wireless chest strap has not been detected or is worn incorrectly.
Flashing heart symbol: This symbol only appears in the tests.
The maximum number of heartbeats that a person should not exceed is referred to as the maximum h eart rate
and th is va lue drops with age. A simple formula to calculate this value is to deduct your age, in years, from the
number 220. The maximum heart rate should be kept between 65% and 85% for correct exercise, it is not
advisable to go above 85%. Whenever your pulse rate exceeds 85% of the maximum heart rate value a flashing
heart symbol MAY appear and a 2 second beep MAY sound untilyour pulse rate drops below 85% of your
maximum heart rate. For safety reasons it is advisable to exercise at below 85% of the maximum heart rate.
This symbol appears in the male and female tests, it means that you have not done the test correctly (i.e. you
have failed to maintain a speed of 75 r.p.m or you have not worn the chest band).
Spanner (wrench) symbol:
Mechanical fault. Switch the machine off for 2 minutes and then switch it back on again. The machin e has an
automatic fault correction system, nevertheless if the problem persists get in touch with your technical service
center.