Diamondback APEX Ic8 User manual

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APEX Ic8
INDOOR CYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing this Apex Ic8 Indoor Cycle.
This product is 100% supported by Diamondback Fitness.
Please make sure all components are included with this product and
that it arrived in good condion.
For assistance or quesons please call Diamondback Fitness at
800-776-7642
or email us at
customerservice@diamondbackfitness.com

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SAVE THIS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
APEX Ic8
Computer Controlled Indoor Cycle
Release v.1 (10/2011)

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THANK YOU - Inside Front Cover
INTRODUCTION 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS 4
CARTON CONTENTS 7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8
WORKOUT GUIDELINES 12
WORKOUT QUALITYAND QUANTITY 17
CONSOLE OVERVIEW & GENERAL NOTES 18
CONSOLE KEYPAD FUNCTION 20
CONSOLE OPERATION AND FEATURES 21
PROGRAM CATEGORIES 23
MAINTENANCE 30
WARRANTY INFORMATION 32
PURCHASER’S REFERENCE INFORMATION 34
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new APEX Ic8 Computer-Controlled Indoor Cycle from
Diamondback Fitness. You have made a smart choice and are about to enjoy one of the most
effective and technically-advanced methods of cardio-vascular exercise available today.
Founded in 1991 as an off-shoot of the legendary bicycle division, Diamondback Fitness was
in many ways a complimentary addition to the Diamondback brand. One might even say this
extension grew as a natural evolution from classic outdoor bicycle usage toward indoor-based
cycling and cross training. It turns out many fitness enthusiasts were searching for ways to
maintain conditioning during times of inclement weather or were simply looking for new and
different crosstraining options.
This trend still continues today, twenty years later, as the strong Diamondback brand resonates
with both the boomers who grew up with the bicycles, as well as the younger generations riding
them today.
Diamondback Fitness continues to build upon this legendary brand identity by offering the cardio
enthusiast a full line of upright bikes, recumbents, indoor cycles, and elliptical trainers that offer
great value, high quality and intuitive & visually-pleasing design. Let’s just say, we are already
planning our next twenty years.
Diamondback Fitness
6004 South 190th Street Suite 101 Kent WA 98032 Ph. 1.800.776.7642 Fax: [phone]
For more information or questions regarding your equipment, please visit our website at www.diamondbackfitness.com

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Every piece of Diamondback Fitness equipment is built for maximum safety and meets or exceeds all applicable domesc and
internaonal standards. However, certain precauons must be taken when operang any exercise equipment.
NOTE: Please read the enre owner’s manual before operang the APEX Ic8.
CAUTION - FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts and pinch points.
• If you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, elevated cholesterol, or
if you smoke cigarees or experience any other chronic diseases or physical complaints, consult with a physician before
beginning any exercise program.
• If overweight, or above the age of 35, consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.
• Pregnant women should consult with their physician before beginning an exercise program.
• If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or other abnormal symptoms during exercise, stop the exercise session
immediately and consult your physician.
• Consume water before, during and aer each exercise session.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

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WARNINGS - TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS
• To ensure proper funconing of your unit, do not install aachments or accessories not provided or recommended by
Diamondback Fitness.
• Always wear proper clothing and shoes when exercising.
• User weight is not to exceed 300 pounds (147.4 Kg) for the APEX Ic8.
• Keep children away from the unit. Hands and feet may become entangled with the moving parts and could result in serious
injury.
• Place the unit in an area that will meet minimum clearance requirements:
- front & sides = 24 inches
- rear = 12 inches.
• The unit is intended for indoor use only.
• Place the unit on a solid, level surface. Always adjust the leveling feet before using to ensure stability.
• Ensure all adjustment knobs and levers are fastened securely before using the unit and aer making an adjustment.
• Use the handlebars when stepping on and offthe unit.
• The unit is heavy. Do not aempt to move alone.
• Never operate the unit if it is damaged or broken. Contact your local authorized Diamondback Fitness Dealer for service.
• Always unplug the unit from the power source before moving or servicing.
• Do not remove the covers or other components. Only Authorized Diamondback Fitness Dealers or Authorized Technicians
should perform service on the unit.
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Assembly of Technical Items
Assembly of all Diamondback Fitness products should be performed by a Diamondback Fitness Dealer or
Authorized Technician. A significant amount of technical knowledge is required for the safe and complete
assembly of the unit. Many retailers will offer delivery and assembly as part of the sales agreement. If this
unit was sold unassembled (in the carton) and you do not feel you can perform the assembly successfully,
please call the dealer for service. Service calls for improper assembly are not covered by the Warranty
Policy and any associated charges will be the responsibility of the owner.
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CARTON CONTENTS
Parts List
Item Description Quantity
A Console 1
A-1 Console Fixing Screw 4
B Handlebar Mast Assembly 1
B-3 Handlebar Assembly Endcap Screw 1
B-4 Handlebars 1
B-7 Wire Harness - Upper 1
B-8 Heart Rate Console Wire 1
B-10 Handlebar Assembly Positioning Screw 4
C Rear Stabilizer Assembly 1
C-3 Stabilizer Bolt 2
D Front Stabilizer Assembly 1
D-2 Stabilizer Bolt 2
F Main Frame 1
F-2 Handlebar Mast Push-Pull Knob 1
F-6 Power Input Jack 1
F25 Handlebar Assembly Endcap 1
F29(L&R) Pedal, Clip & Strap Assembly (pair) 1
G-20 Wire Harness - Lower 1
K Saddle 1
M Power Supply/Adaptor 1

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• Unpack the APEX Ic8 from the carton.
• Verify the carton contains all parts from the list.
• Install the front stabilizer (D) by removing the Two 2 bolts (D-2)
from the Stabilizer (D), then posion in place on the frame (F) and
reinstall the two 2 bolts (D-2) and ghten into place.
• Install the rear stabilizer (C) by removing the Two 2 bolts (C-3)
from the Stabilizer (C), then posion on the frame (F) and reinstall
the two 2 bolts (C-3) and ghten into place.
• Install the saddle (K) onto the seat post and ghten with the
included wrench.
• Install the pedals (F29-L & F29-R) onto the cranks by threading
the lepedal by hand (marked with an “L”) into the lecrank
with a counter-clockwise rotaon. Do not cross-thread the
cranks/pedals. The pedal must be ght and installed completely
to prevent damage to the cranks.
• Repeat the pedal installaon steps for the right side, nong
that the pedal will thread into the right crank with a clockwise
rotaon.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• Install the handlebars (B-4) by placing them on top of the
console mast (B) close to the mounng posion and hand
feed the Heart Rate Wires (B-8) through the round hole on
top of the handlebar mast (B) and up and out of the console
mounng bracket next to the upper wire harness (B-7).
• Feed the excess wire into the hole while aligning the
handlebars into posion with the 4 holes on the handlebar
mast (B). Install the 4 bolts (B-10) by hand and ghten into
place aer making sure not to pinch the heart rate wires (B-8).
• Place the handlebar mast (B) into the frame (F). Install the
handlebar mast push-pull locking pin (F-2), posion the bars
at the lowest seng so the mast scks out the boom.
• Remove the plasc handlebar assembly endcap (F-25) by
removing the screw (B-3).
• Connect the upper wire harness (B-7) to the lower wire
harness (G-20). Make sure the connecon is firm and feed
excess cable into frame and mast.
• Reinstall the plasc handlebar assembly endcap (F25) and
reinstall the screw (B-3).
G-20

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove the four console fixing screws (A-1) from the back of
the Console (A) and set them aside.
• Plug the upper wire harness connector (B-8) and the Heart
Rate Console Wire (B-7) into the matching connectors on the
back of the Console (A). Make sure both connecons are firmly
connected and click into posion.
• Posion the console above the mounng plate located on
the Handlebar Mast (B). Be careful feeding excess wires into
the opening on the Handlebar Mast (B) while posioning the
console.
• Reinstall the four (4) fixing screws (A-1) through the underside
of the plate and into the console. Tighten the four screws only
aer all four have been started by hand.

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FINAL INSTALLATION & SET UP
• Moving and Posioning the Unit. Move the APEX Ic8 into the
desired final posion by carefully raising the rear end of the unit
unl the wheels located on the front stabilizer contact the floor.
Leave room around the unit for safe operaon and sufficient air
flow.
• Leveling the unit. Level the unit by turning the leveling knob
right or leunl the unit is level.
• Plug one end of the power adaptor (M) into a 120V power
source. Plug the opposite end into the power input jack found
on the back end of the plasc housing near the rear stabilizer.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Leveling Knob

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WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Good health is an exercise in common sense.
In the study tled, “The Surgeon General’s Call To AcƟon To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity”, the Surgeon
General indicates that 61% of American adults are either overweight or obese. The study indicates that being overweight
increases the risk of health problems, such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes among other afflicons.
The Surgeon General’s Healthy weight advice for consumers is:
• Aim for a healthy weight: Find your Body Mass Index (BMI) on the chart below.
• Be acve: Keep physically acve to balance the calories you consume.
• Eat well: Select sensible poron sizes.

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Heart rate is an important key to your exercise.
The Surgeon General also released a report on physical acvity and health. This report dictates that exercise and fitness are
beneficial for a person’s health and reiterated the need for exercise as a key component of disease prevenon and healthier
living.
If exercise intensity is too low or too high, no gains will be made in fitness. If the intensity is too low, the stress levels are
ineffecve. If the intensity is too high, injury or fague may set your exercise program back as you try to recover.
The best way to determine exercise intensity is to accurately count your pulse during exercise. Your heart rate can easily be
determined by counng your pulse at the chest, wrist or at the carod artery on your neck. It is difficult to count your own pulse
during exercise, mainly because you cannot count fast enough to record an accurate rate. This Diamondback Fitness 510Ic is
equipped with contact heart rate sensors.
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WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Calculated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training Zone
Your calculated target heart rate, or the ideal intensity needed to improve cardiovascular fitness, depends primarily upon your
age rather than your current state of fitness. If the exercise intensity is too low or too high, only modest gains will be made
in strength and cardio-vascular fitness. A workout at a very low intensity will not offer maximum benefits. Conversely, if the
workout intensity is too high, injury or fague may slow the progression of your exercise goals as the body aempts to recover.
Note: It is most effecve to train at a heart rate between 60% and 85% of your maximum heart rate. Maximum heart rate is
calculated as a percentage of your maximum heart rate (esmated as 220 beats-per-minute minus your age).
To calculate your maximum heart rate and find the appropriate target training zone, use the following formulas. For example,
the following esmaon would be relevant for a 35 year-old user:
220 - Age = Maximum Heart Rate (220 - 35 = 185)
60% of Maximum Heart Rate (60% x 185 = 111bpm)
85% of Maximum Heart Rate (85% x 185 = 157bpm)
Based on these calculaons, the recommended heart rate training zone for this user would be between 111 Bpm – 157 Bpm.

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The graph below displays the recommended heart rate training zone for users twenty years of age to seventy-five years of age.
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WORKOUT GUIDELINES
WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY
It is recommended that you accumulate at least 30 minutes of physical acvity most days of the week. Physical acvity should be iniated
slowly and the intensity should be increased gradually. You should select acvies that you enjoy and can fit into your daily life. Having
Diamondback Fitness equipment at home certainly gives you the comfortable and convenient workout you want.
The American College of Sports Medicine makes the following recommendaons for the quanty and quality of training for developing and
maintaining cardio respiratory fitness in healthy adults:
• An acvity that uses large muscle groups, maintained connuously, and is rhythmical and aerobic in nature.
• Duraon: 20 to 60 minutes of connuous aerobic acvity, including a warm-up and cool-down period, for each exercise session.
• Frequency: 3 to 5 mes per week.
• Intensity: 60% to 85% of maximum heart rate.
In addion to aerobic exercise, strength training of moderate intensity twice per week is recommended. Women especially may benefit from
weight-bearing exercises. Select acvies you enjoy and can fit into daily life. Having Diamondback Fitness equipment at home offers you the
opportunity to work out without going to the gym.
Get a smart start on exercising
Anyone over the age of 35, as well as, younger persons who are overweight, should check with his/her physician before beginning any type of
exercise program. People who have diabetes or high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol or have led a sedentary
lifestyle should protect themselves with a medical check-up and a stress test, preferably administered during exercise by a health care
professional.
• Always stretch before your workout to loosen muscles, and aerward to cool down.
• The first few minutes of your workout should be devoted to warming up muscles before a vigorous workout, and building your heart rate
slowly.
• Aer your aerobic workout of about 24-32 minutes, spend 10 minutes gradually reducing your heart rate with a lower resistance level.
NOTE: Start slow, with intensity low unl you build up endurance and strength. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise
program.

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CONSOLE OVERVIEW & GENERAL NOTES
A primary feature of the APEX Ic8 is the ability to control and monitor the user’s
workout program via the brilliant LCD console. At any me, the user may view
their speed, RPM, elapsed me, distance, Was, calories and pulse rate.
Connect the included power supply/adaptor to a 120V power source. Plug the
opposite end into the APEX Ic8 power input jack found near the ground at the
rear of the machine. To avoid damage and danger, use only the power supply/
adaptor that was designed for the APEX Ic8.
To provide power to the display console and computer, begin pedaling at a rate
exceeding fieen (15) revoluons per minute.
To conserve energy, the console will automacally power down aer sixty (60)
seconds of inacvity.
CONSOLE