Fortis RC-400A User manual

AUTOMATIC VARIABLE RESISTANCE
MAGNETIC FLYWHEEL RECUMBENT BIKE
(RC-400A)
FSARCB400AA

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Contents 2
Safety & warnings 3
Overview 5
Assembly 9
Operation 17
Programs 20
Notes 27

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Read all of the instructions in this guide before using this product. Retain this guide for future
reference. Do not skip, substitute or modify any steps or procedures in this guide, as doing so
could result in personal injury or product damage.
•Before starting any exercise program, consult your physician to determine if you have
any medical or physical conditions that could put your health and safety at risk or
prevent you from using the equipment properly. Your physician’s advice is essential if you
are taking any medication that may affect your heart rate, blood pressure or cholesterol
level.
•Incorrect or excessive exercise can damage your health. Stop exercising if you
experience any of the following symptoms: pain, tightness in your chest, irregular
heartbeat, shortness of breath, light headedness, dizziness or feelings of nausea. If you
experience any of these conditions, you should consult your physician before continuing
with your exercise program.
•This equipment is intended for adult use only. Keep children and pets away from the
machine. DO NOT leave children unattended in the same room with the equipment.
•This appliance is designed for consumer use. Follow directions and use only as
described.
•Once fully assembled, inspect to ensure all hardware parts such as bolts, nuts and
washers are positioned correctly and tightly secured.
•Always inspect the safety chain guard that protects the moving parts of the bike to be in
safe and good order.
•Always inspect the seat post, seat slider, pedals and handlebar to make sure they are in
safe and stable position before using the bike.
•It is recommended to lubricate all moving parts on a monthly basis.
•Do not wear loose clothing while riding.
•Do not remove feet from the pedals while they are in motion. Wear running shoes or
other footwear suitable for exercise.
•Dry after each use to remove moisture. Wipe regularly with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
and water solution. To avoid damaging the finish, never use a petroleum-based solvent.
•Do not dismount the bike until the pedals are at a complete stop.
•Use the equipment on a solid, flat level surface with a protective cover for your floor or
carpet. To ensure safety, the equipment should have at least 2 feet (approximately 60
cm) of free space on each side.
•Prior to assembly, ensure you have all the components and tools listed. Some
components are pre-assembled to help with the assembly process.
•Always use the equipment as intended. If you find any defective components while
assembling or checking the equipment, or if you hear any unusual noises coming from
the equipment during exercise, cease use immediately and contact help.kogan.com for
assistance. Do not use until resolved.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

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•Do not place fingers or any other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment.
•After exercising, turn the adjusting Knob to increase tension so the pedals will not rotate
freely and possibly hurt someone while bike is not in use.
•Do not exceed the maximum user weight of 120 KG.
•Be careful when lifting and moving the equipment. Always use proper lifting technique
and seek assistance if necessary.
•Your equipment is intended for use in cool, dry conditions. You should avoid storage in
extreme cold, hot or damp areas as this may lead to corrosion and other related
problems.
•Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C
•Storage temperature: -10 - 60°C
•This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. If it suffers any failure or damage,
cease use immediately and contact help.kogan.com
•This equipment is designed and intended for indoor use only.

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OVERVIEW

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Part List
No
Description
Qty
No
Description
Qty
1
Console
x1
13
Main frame
x1
2 Screw M5 x 10 x Φ10 x4
14
L/R Pedal L/R x2
4
Mid sensor wire 1
x1
15
Front stabilizer
x1
5
Handlebar post
x1
16
Hex bolt M8 x 20 x S13
x12
6
Handlebar
x1
17
Washer d8 x Φ20 x 2
x26
7 Arc washer d8 x ФΦ20 x 2 x
R30 x6
18 Front stabilizer cap L/R x2
9
Screw M8 x 16 x S6
x14
19
Screw ST ST4.2 x 25 Φ8
x8
10
Post cover
x1
20
Rear slider cover
x2
11
Foam grip Φ23 x 3 x 330
x2
21
Screw M5 x 8 x Φ8
x2
12
Mid sensor wire 2
1
22
Trunk line 1
x1

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23
Cap Φ12 x 11 x Φ3
x3
50
Foam grip Φ23 x 5 x 500
x2
24
Right handlebar cover
x1
51
Nut M8 x H16 x S13
x2
25
Screws ST4.2 x 16 x Φ8
x12
52
Left handlebar cover
x1
26
Rear stabilizer
x1
53
Handle pulse wire
x1
27 Rear stabilizer cap-right x1 54
Handlebar cover t3 x 38 x
130 x1
28
Adjustable foot
x2
55
Bolt M8 x 47 x 20 x H5
x2
29
Adaptor
x1
56
Screw ST4 x 19 x Φ7
x2
30
Slider rail
x1
57
Washer d5 x Φ10 x 1.0
x2
31
Cushion Φ22 x Φ18 x 16 x Φ4
x2
58
Handle pulse
x2
32 Screw ST4.2 x 16 x
Φ
Φ9 x2
59 Handlebar cap
Φ
25 x 16 x4
33
Screw ST4.2 x 19 x
ΦΦ
8
x11
60
Seat post
x1
34
Rail sleeve J50 x 100 x 60
x2
61
Seat post cap J50 x 25 x 14
x2
35
Seat slider
x1
62
Seat
x1
36
Screw ST3 x 8 x Φ5.6
x4
63
Screw M6 x 45 x Φ12
x4
37
Handle plate
x1
64
Back pad 400 x 450 x 135
x1
38
Rubber mat 51 x 44 x 9.7
x1
65
Wrench S13-14-15
x1
39
Adjustment block Φ25 x
Φ
30 x1
66 Allen wrench S6 x1
40
Washer d6 x Φ12 x 1.2
x6
67
Allen wrench S5
x1
41
Washer d6
x8
68
Mounting plate
x1
42
Bolt M6 x 20 x S5
x4
69
Bolt M8 x 20 x S6
x4
43
Shaft Ring d12
x3
70
Bolt M8 x 10
x1
44
Adjustment lever shaft
x1
71
Shaft Ring d10
x2
45
Rear stabilizer cap-left
x1
72
Seat stop shaft Φ10.1 x 64
x1
46 Arc washer d6 x
Ф
16 x 1.5 x
R16 x2
73 Anti-skid plate x1
47
Adjustment handle
x1
74
Washer d6 x
ΦΦ
16 x 1.5
x3
48
Adjustment handle knob
x1
75
Hex bolt12mm
x2
49
Lower handlebar
x1
76
Flywheel
x1

8
77
Power wire
x1
102
Magnetic board axle
x1
78
L/R Chain cover L/R x2
103 Magnetic board x1
79
Crank hole cap
x2
104
Screw ST ST3 x 10 x Φ5.6
x5
80
Shaft Ring d17
x1
105
Tension spring
x1
81
washer
x1
106
Magnet seat 45.5 x 130 x 10.5
x1
82
Bearing 6203-2RS
x2
107
Square magnet 39 x 24.5 x 10
x4
83
Bushing Φ22 x Φ17.1 x 5.5
x1
108
Hex boltM6 x 45 x S10
x1
84
Hex bolt 16mm
x4
109
Nut M6 x H5 x S10
x2
85
Middle Axle
x1
110
Resistance motor
x1
86
Nylon nut M6 x H6 x S10
x4
111
Screw ST4.2 x 16 x Φ8
x4
87
Belt plate
x1
112
Sensor seat
x1
88 Magnet
φ
Φ15 x 7 x1
113 Speed sensor x1
89
Belt
x1
114
Tension wire
x1
90
Tension spring Φ2.0 x Φ12 x
79 x N27 x1
115 Cap φ25 x 22 x2
91
Nylon nut M8 x H7.5 x S13
x1
116
Bearing 6001-2RS
x2
92
Idle wheel bracket
x1
117
Bearing bracket
x2
93
Wave washerd12 x Φ17 x 0.3
x1
118
Bearing plate
x2
94
Bearing 6001-2RS
x2
119
Bolt M6 x 8 x S10
x2
95 Idler wheel
Ф
39 x
Ф
34 x 24 x1
120 Bolt M6 x 10 x S10 x5
97
Screw M8 x 12 x Φ10 x 5 x
S12 x1
121 Flywheel Axle x1
98 Hex bolt 16mm x2
122
L/R Crank x2
99
Washer d6
x2
123
Nut M10 x 1.25 x H7.5 x S14
x2
100
Washer d6 x Φ12 x 1.2
x2
124
Crank cover
x2
101
Screw ST4.2 x 19 x Φ8
x1

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Step 1
Remove the x4 Hex Bolts (16) and x4 Washers (17) from the Mounting Plate (68) using the
Wrench (65).
Set the Hardware and the Mounting Plate (68) aside.
ASSEMBLY

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Step 2
Use the Wrench (65) to unscrew the x8 Hex Bolts (16) and take off the x8 Spring Washers (8)
and Washers (17). Set them aside for stabilizer attachment.
Assemble the Front Stabilizer (15) on the Main Frame (13) with x4 Hex Bolts (16), x4 Spring
Washers (8) and x4 Washers (17). Secure them with the Wrench (65). Assemble the Rear
Stabilizer (26) on the Main Frame (13) with x4 Hex Bolts (16), x4 Spring Washers (8) and x4
Washers (17). Secure them with the Wrench (65).

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Step 3
Use the Allen Wrench (66) to unscrew the x4 Screws (9), x4 Spring Washers 8mm (8) and x4
Arc Washers (7) from the Handlebar Post (5).
Slide the Post Cover (10) onto the Handlebar Post (5) and connect the Mid Sensor Wire 1 (4)
at the bottom of the Handlebar Post (5) with the Mid Sensor Wire 2 (12) coming out of the
Main Frame (13). Connect the Trunk Line 2 (3) to Trunk Line 1 (22).
Slide the Handlebar Post (5) on to the Main Frame (13) and secure with x4 Screws (9), x4
Spring Washers (8) and x4 Arc Washers (7). Tighten with Allen Wrench (66).

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Step 4
Use the Allen Wrench (66) to unscrew the x2 Screws (9), x2 Spring Washers (8) and x2 Arc
Washers (7) from the Handlebar Post (5).
Attach the Handlebar (6) to the Handlebar Post (5) with x2 Screws (9), x2 Spring Washers (8)
and x2 Arc Washers (7). Tighten with Allen Wrench (66).

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Step 5
Use the Allen Wrench (67) to unscrew x2 Screws (42), x2 Washers (41) and x2 Arc Washers
(46) from the Adjustable Handle (47). Attach the Adjustable Handle (47) to the Adjustment
lever shaft (44) with the screws and washers you just took off the Adjustable Handle (47).
Use the Allen Wrench (67) to secure.
Attach the Pedal (14 L/R). First attach the left pedal (14L) and tightens counter-clockwise in
the Crank (122L), Then attach the right pedal (14R), it tightens clockwise in the Crank (122R).
Use the Wrench (65) to tighten the pedals.

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Step 6
Use the Allen Wrench (66) to unscrew the 4 Bolts (69), x4 Spring Washers (8) and x4
Washers (17) from the Seat Slider (35). Attach the Seat Post (60) to the Seat Slider (35) with
x4 Bolts (69), x4 Spring Washers (8) and x4 Washers (17)
Use the Allen Wrench (66) to unscrew the x4 Screws (9) and x4 Washers (17) from the Seat
(62). Attach the Seat (62) to the Seat Post (60) with x4 Screws (9) and x4 Washers (17).

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Step 7
Use the Wrench (65) to unscrew the x4 Screws (63), x4 Washers (41) and x4 Washers (40)
from the Back Pad (64). Attach the Back Pad (64) to the Seat Post (60) with 4 Screws (63),
x4 Washers (41) and x4 Washers (40). Secure with Wrench (65).
Attach the Handlebar (49) to the Seat Post (60) with x2 Bolts (55), x2 Washers (17), x2
Spring Washers (8), x2 Nuts (51) and Handlebar Cover (54). Then connect the Hand Pulse
Wire (53) to the Trunk Wire (22) coming out of the back of the Main Frame.

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Step 8
Unscrew the x4 screws (2) in the back of the Console (1) with Wrench (65) and set aside.
Connect the Console Wire (1a) with the Mid Sensor Wire 1 (4). Push the wires down into the
Handlebar Post (5), so they don’t get pinched. Attach the Console (1) to the Handlebar Post
(5) with x4 Screws (2). Use Wrench (65) to secure the screws. Then plug in the Trunk Line (3)
into the hole in the rear of the Console (1).
Move your machine by grasping the bar on the rear stabilizer and lifting until the wheels
touch the ground, then move the machine to your desired location. Level with the two
adjustable feet on the bottom of the Rear Stabilizer.
Plug in the Adaptor (29) into a wall socket and then the socket in the front of the machine.

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1. Turn on the computer
Plug in one end of the adaptor to a wall outlet and connect the other end to the computer.
The computer will beep and enter into Manual mode.
2. Program select and value setting
•Use the UP or DOWN keys to select program mode and then press ENTER to
confirm your exercise mode.
•At the Manual mode, the computer will use the UP or DOWN keys to set up your
exercise TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, PULSE.
•Press the START/STOP key to start exercise.
•When you reach the target, the computer will produce beep sounds and then stop.
•If you set up more than one target and you would like to reach next target, press
START/STOP key to keep on exercise.
3. Wake-Up Function
The monitor will entry SLEEP mode (LCD off) when there is no signal input and no key be
pressed after 4 minutes. Press the screen to start the monitor.
Functions and Features:
•TIME: Shows your elapsed workout time in minutes and seconds. Your computer
will automatically count up from 0:00 to 99:59 in one second intervals. You can
also program your computer to count down from a set value by using the UP and
DOWN keys. If you continue exercising once the time has reached 0:00, the
computer will begin beeping, and reset itself to the original time set, letting you
know your workout is done.
•DISTANCE: Displays the accumulative distance travelled during each workout up
to a maximum of 99.99KM/MILE.
•RPM: Your pedal cadence.
OPERATION

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•SPEED: Displays your workout speed value in KM/MILE per hour.
•CALORIES: Your computer will estimate the cumulative calories burned at any
given time during your workout.
•PULSE: Your computer displays your pulse rate in beats per minute during your
workout.
•AGE: Your computer is age-programmable from 10 to 99 years. If you do not set an
age, this function will always default to age 35.
•TARGET HEART RATE (TARGET PULSE): The heart rate you should maintain is
called your Target Hear Rate in beats per minute.
Note:
If no pulse signal input then the computer will show “P” on the PULSE window. If the
computer shows “ERR” on the message window, please re-press the PULSE
RECOVERY key and please make sure your hands are keeping well on the grips.

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4. Key Function
There are 6 button keys and the function description as follows:
START/STOP key:
•Quick Start function: Allows you to start the computer without selecting a program.
Manual workout only. Time automatically begins to count up from zero
•During the exercise mode, press the key to STOP exercise.
•During the stop mode, press the key to START exercise.
UP key:
•Press the key to increase the resistance during exercise mode.
•During the setting mode, press the key to increase the value of Time, Distance,
Calories, Age and select Gender and Program.
DOWN key:
•Press the key to decrease the resistance during exercise mode.
•During the setting mode, press the key to decrease the value of Time, Distance,
Calories, Age and select Gender and Program.
ENTER key:
•During the setting mode, press the key to accept the current data entry.
•At the stop mode, by holding this key for over two seconds the user can reset all
values to zero or default value.
•During setting the Clock, press this key can accept the setting hour and setting
minute.
BODY FAT key:
•Press the key to input your HEIGHT, WEKGHT, GENDER and AGE then to measure
your body fat ratio.
PULSE RECOVERY key:
•Press the key to activate heart rate recovery function.

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P1: Manual program
User can start exercise by pressing START/STOP key. The default resistance level is 5. Users
may exercise in any desirous of resistance level (Adjusting by UP/DOWN keys during the
workout) with a period of time or a number of calories or a certain distance.
1. Use UP/DOWN keys to select the MANUAL (P1) program.
2. Press the ENTER key to enter MANUAL program.
3. The TIME will flash and you can press UP or DOWN keys to set your exercise TIME.
Press ENTER key to confirm your desired TIME.
4. The DISTANCE will flash and you can press UP or DOWN keys to set your target
DISTANCE. Press ENTER key to confirm your desired DISTANCE.
5. The CALORIES will flash and you can press UP or DOWN keys to set your exercise
CALORIES. Press
6. ENTER key to confirm your desired CALORIES.
7. The PULSE will flash and then you can press UP or DOWN keys to set your exercise
PULSE. Press ENTER key to confirm your desired Pulse.
8. Press the START/STOP key to begin exercise.
P2 - P13: Preset programs
P2 Steps P8 Mountain
P3
Hill
P9
Intervals
P4 Rolling P10 Random
P5 Valley P11 Plateau
P6
Fat Burn
P12
Fartlek
P7 Ramp P13 Precipice Program
Users can exercise with different level of loading in different intervals as the profiles show.
Users may exercise in any desirous of resistance level (Adjusting by UP/DOWN keys during
the workout) with a period of time or a number of calories or a certain distance.
1. Use UP/DOWN keys to select one of the above programs from P2 to P13.
2. Press the ENTER key to enter your workout program.
PROGRAMS