Body Craft R18 User manual

R18 Recumbent Bike
ASSEMBLY & PARTS MANUAL
MA9028 Recreation Supply Inc.
Model No. R18.1 P.O. BOX 181
BODYCRAFT is a division of Recreation Supply Sunbury, OH 43074
www.bodycraft.com 800-990-5556 [e-mail]

R18 PARTS LIST
Rear Stabilizer
Front Stabilizer
Main Bike
Assembly
Right Left
Seat Pad H
Back Pad
andlebar Handlebar Console Mast
Bottle WaterConsole
Holder Bottle Computer Back Support
Frame
Mast Console
Cover
Left Right
Power Supply Pedal Pedal

Step 1 Front & Rear Stabilizer
1.
Use a Styrofoam block from the packingmaterial to raise the front of the Bike Assembly (1)
then attach the Front Stabilizer (2) using two 3/8” x 2-1/4” Hex Head Bolts (79), as shown in
Fig. A2. Tighten these bolts. Remove the Styrofoam block.
2.
Use a Styrofoam block from the packingmaterial to raise the rear of the Bike Assembly (1)
then attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) using two 3/8” x 2-3/4” Hex Head Bolts (75), two 3/8”
Spring Washers (98), and two 3/8” Acorn Nuts (110), as shown in Fig. A3. Tighten these bolts.
Remove the Styrofoam block.
3.
Once the bike is in its final location, there are Adjustable Levelers (44)under each end of
the Rear Stabilizer (3) that need to be adjusted to ensure the bike is totally stable onthe floor.
Step 2 Seat & Back Pad
1.
Attach the Seat Pad (28) to the Seat Frame (5) usingfour M8 Spring Washers (99) and four
M8 x 20L Hex Head Threaded Bolts (77) as shown in Fig. B1. Tighten these bolts.
2.
Attach the Back Support Frame (8) to the Seat Frame (5) usingtwo ½” x 3-1/2” Hex Head
Bolts (74) and two ½” Nylon Nuts (103). Tighten these bolts, then cap each end with four
1/2” Caps (109).
3.
Attach the Back Pad (18) to the Back Support Frame (8) using two M8 Washers (92) and
two Back Pad Adjustment Knobs (10). Youwill be able to use the knobs to adjust the back
support for your comfort.

Step 3 Handlebars
1.
Before bolting the Handlebars (7L, 7R) to the Seat Frame (5), you must first connect the
Pulse HandlebarWire (42) to the Pulse CoiledWire (41) on the Seat Frame (5). Store excess
wire inthe Handlebar. Attach each Handlebar (7L & 7R) to the Seat Frame (5) using two M8
Spring Washers (99), and two M8 x 15L Dome Head Allen Bolts (76) as shown in Fig. C1.
2.
Insert the Seat Adjustment Handle (11) into the bracket welded to the Seat Frame (5). As
shown in Fig. C1. Orient the flat side on the Seat Adjustment Handle (11) toward the two
M8 x 8L Set Screws (91) and then tighten the Set Screws (91) against the flat side.
IMPORTANT
The Left Pedal is Reverse Thread
Start threading each pedal by
HAND
,
THEN FULLY
TIGHTEN
each pedal with a wrench. Using a wrench
to start the procerdure or not fully tightening the
pedals can damage the crank arms.
Step 4 Assemble Pedals
1.
The pedals are specific to each side. The Right side has
an "R" on the end of the threaded axle and the Left has
an "L".
CAREFULLY
screw each pedal in by
HAND
.
The Left pedal screws in counter-clockwise.
2.
FULLY tighten each pedal with
Wrench (13)
.

Step 5 Console Mast & Computer Console
IMPORTANT
Be Careful not to pinch any of the wires while assembling
NOTE!
the Console Mast and Computer.
1.
Slide the Console Mast Cover (30) onto the Console Mast (6). See Fig. E1 andE2.
2.
Holdthe Console Mast (6) close to the Bike Assembly and connect bothwires; the 4 Pin Console
Mast Harness (38) to the Pulse Connect Harness (39),and the Brake Motor Assembly Cable (34)
to the 8 Pin Console Mast Harness (35).
3.
Slide the Console Mast (6) onto the Bike Assembly (1) beingcarefulto not pinchany wires. Secure the
Console Mast (6) usingthree M8 x 16L Flat Head Allen Bolts (81). Tighten Bolts.
4.
Holdthe Console Computer (21)close to the top ofthe Console Mast (6) and connect both
wires; the 4 PinConsole Mast Harness (38), and the PinConsole Mast Harness (35).
5.
Attach and tighten Console Computer (21) to Console Mast (6) using four M5 x 10L Machine Screws (86).
6.
Attach and tighten the Bottle Holder (20) to Console Mast (6) usingtwo M5 x 10L Machine Screws (86).
Step 6 Power Supply
1.
SEE F1. Insert the Power Supply (31) into the barrel plug on the rearof the bike. Then plug the Power
Supply into your wall outlet. The Computer Console should light up. If not, re-check the connections.
Step 7 Leveling the Bike
1.
SEE F2. There are Adjustable Levelers (44) under each end of the Rear Stabilizer (3) that need to be
adjusted to ensure the bike is totally stable on the floor.