Freespirit C 249 29457 0 User manual

Magnetic Recumbent Cycle
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OWNER`S
MANUAL
Model No.
C 249 29457 0
16216895US
FREE SPIRIT
MAGNETIC
RECUMBENT CYCLE
Warranty
Assembly
Parts
Operation
Exercise

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTION 2
PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST 3
HARDWARE PACKING LIST 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 5-8
MONITOR INSTRUCTION 9-10
USER DIRECTION 11-12
DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST 13-15
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 16
TRAINING GUIDELINES 17-19
STRETCHING 20-21
WARRANTY 22
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 23
SERVICE AND PARTS 24

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Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing our product. Even though we go to great efforts to ensure the quality of
each product we produce, occasional errors and/or omissions do occur. In any event should you find
this product to have either a defective or a missing part please contact us for a replacement.
This product has been designed for home use only. Product liability and guarantee conditions will
not be applicable to products being subjected to professional use or products being used in a gym
centre.
This exercise equipment was designed and built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions
apply whenever you operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before
assembly and operation of this machine. Also, please note the following safety precautions:
1. Read the OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL and all accompanying literature and follow it
carefully before using your cycle.
2. If dizziness, nausea, chest pains, or any other abnormal symptoms are experienced while
using this equipment, STOP the workout at once. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
3. Inspect your exercise equipment prior to exercising to ensure that all nuts and bolts are fully
tightened before each use.
4. The cycle must be regularly checked for signs of wear and damage. Any part found defective,
Must be replaced with a new part from the manufacturer.
5. Fitness equipment must always be installed on a flat surface, do not place the unit on a loose
rug or uneven surface. It is recommended to use an equipment mat to prevent the unit from
moving while it is being used, which could possibly scratch or damage the surface of your
floor.
6. No changes must be made which might compromise the safety of the equipment.
7. Keep children and pets away from this equipment at all times while exercising.
8. It is recommended to have a minimum of 2’ safe clearance around the exercise equipment while
in use.
9. Warm up 5 to 10 minutes before each workout and cool down 5 to 10 minutes afterward.
This allows your heart rate to gradually increase and decrease and will help prevent you from
straining muscles.
10. Never hold your breath while exercising. Breathing should remain at a normal rate in
conjunction with the level of exercise being performed
11. Always wear suitable clothing and footwear while exercising. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could become entangled with the moving parts of your cycle.
12. Care must be taken when lifting or moving the equipment, so as not to injure your back.
Always use proper lifting techniques.
13. User weight should not exceed 265lbs.
14. The exercise cycle does not free-wheel. Spinning pedals can cause injury. Pedal speed should
be reduced in a controller manner.
WARNING:
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. THIS
IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 35 OR PERSON
WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING ANY FITNESS EQUIPMENT. WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINS BY OR THROUGH THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT.

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Pre-Assembly Check List
PART DESCRIPTION Q’TY PART DESCRIPTION Q’TY
1 Main frame 1 11 Back cushion 1
2 Front post 1 5 Rear support tube 1
3/32 Front stabilizer w/ transportation wheels 1 10 Seat support bracket 1
4/34 Rear stabilizer w/ leveling caps 1 12 Seat Cushion 1
13 Monitor 1 Inner box 1
6L/R Pedals w/strap 1 Manual 1
8 Handlebar 1 1

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Hardware Packing List
NO. Description QTY Drawing
9 Locking Knob 1
14 Carriage Bolt M10 x 75 4
15 Arc Washer Φ22 x Φ10 4
16 Domed Nut M10 4
17 Allen Screw M8 x 16 14
19 Flat Washer Φ17 x Φ8 6
24 Arc Washer Φ8 x Φ20 4
63 Allen Bolt M8 x 35 8
65 Allen Wrench S13,17 1
66 Wrench 1
67 Allen Key 6mm 1
Note:
1. Above described parts is the hardware needed to assemble this machine. Before you start to
assemble, please check to ensure all parts are included for assembly.

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Assembly Instruction
This manual is designed to help you easily assemble, adjust and use this machine. Please read this
manual carefully. For the sake of familiarizing yourself with the parts identified in the instruction,
first study the overview drawing.
Set all parts in a clear area on the floor and remove the packing material. Refer to the parts list for
help to identify the parts.
It will take two people to assemble your unit.
Step 1
Attach the front stabilizer (3) w/transportation wheels (32) to the main frame (1). Secure using two
carriage bolts (14), two arc washers (15) and two domed nuts (16).
Step 2
Attach the right and left pedal straps (6SR/6SL) to the right and left pedals (6R/6L).
Note: The end with four adjustable holes must be set outwards.
Attach the right and left pedals (6R/6L) to the right and left crank arms (18).
Note: The pedals and crank arms are marked with R & L. The right pedal (R) should be
threaded on clockwise and the left pedal (L) should be threaded counter-clockwise.

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Step 3
Turn the tension control (20) to level 8, connect it to the extension tension cable (21).(see insert)
Connect the extension sensor wire (29) to the sensor wire (25).
Connect the front pulse wires (7) to the front extension pulse wires (22).
Attach the front post (2) to the main frame (1). Secure using four allen screws (17) and four arc
washers (24).
Connect upper pulse wire (7) and extension sensor wire (29) to the back of the computer (13)
respectively.
Attach the computer (13) onto the bracket of the front post (2). Secure using four screws (23)
which are pre-assembled on the back of computer.
NOTE: Before attaching the computer to the front post, please ensure the wires are safely tucked
inside the opening of the handlebar post. This will ensure that the computer slides on easily and
avoids pinching the wire.

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Step 4
Attach rear support tube (5) to the rear stabilizer (4) w/adjustable end caps (34). Secure using two
carriage bolts (14), two arc washers (15) and two domed nuts (16).
Step 5
Attach the back cushion (11) and seat cushion (12) to seat support bracket (10). Secure using
eight allen screws (63).
Attach the handlebar (8) to the seat support bracket (10). Secure using four allen screws (17).
Insert the seat support bracket (10) into rear support tube (5). Secure in your desired position
using the quick release knob (9).
Connect the handpulse wire (28) to the rear extension pulse wire (27).
Connect the rear extension pulse wire (27) to the back extension pulse wire (26).

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Step 6
Connect the front extension pulse wire (22) to the back extension pulse wire (26).
Attach the rear support tube (5) to the main frame (1). Secure using six washers (19) and six
allen bolts (17).
NOTE: Ensure that the wires are safely tucked inside the opening of the main frame and the rear
support tube. This will avoid pinching the wires.
Ensure that that you have fastened the bolts securely.
You have completed the assembly of your cycle.

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MONITOR INSTRUCTION
FUNCTION BUTTONS
MODE: Press to select functions between: time, speed, distance, calories, odometer, and pulse.
SET: Press to preset the target value of time, distance and calorie.
RESET: Press to reset your preset value to zero.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to reset except for Odometer.
(All the values will reset to ZERO automatically when change the batteries.)
Function:
Scan: Displays each function in sequence every 6 seconds. The display loop is Time - Speed
- Distance - Calories - Odometer - Pulse.
Time: Shows your elapsed workout time up to 99:59
Counts down from your preset target time to 00:00 during your workout
Speed: Displays the current speed up to 999.9 MPH.
Distance: Displays the cumulative distance traveled during your workout up to 999.9 miles.
Counts down from your preset target time to 0.0 during your workout.
Odometer Displays the total distance accumulated up to 9999 miles.
Calories: Displays the cumulative calories burned at any given time during your workout up to
999.9 cal.
Counts down from your preset target calorie to 0 cal.
Note: This is a rough guide used for comparison of different exercise sessions, which
cannot be used for medical purposes.
Gripped pulse: The monitor will display the user’s current heart rate in beats per minute during the
workout. Both hands must hold the gripped pulse for a heart rate reading during
your workout.

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Monitor Function:
How to preset Time, Speed, Distance, Calories and Odometer..
1. Press the mode button until desired function is displayed.
2. Press the set until your desired number is displayed.
3. Press the mode button to accept value.
The monitor will count down from your preset value once you start exercising.
The monitor will beep to indicate the completion of your preset value. Press any button to stop the
beep and the monitor will now start to count up.
If more than one value is preset, the first to reach the value will sound the alarm. Once you have
stopped the alarm the next preset value will sound the alarm until you have reached all preset values.
Remarks
1. Monitor requires two “AA” batteries
2. The monitor will turn on automatically by pressing any key or when you start pedaling.
3. The monitor will turn off automatically if no signal is detected for around four minutes.
4. If monitor is illegible or partial segments appear, remove batteries and wait 15 seconds to
re-install.
5. Removing the batteries will reset all values to zero.

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User Direction
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary Free Spirit Magnetic exercise bike. Cycling is an effective
exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning the body. The exercise
bike provides an impressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more
effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before you use the exercise bike. If you have
questions after reading this manual, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you,
note the product model number and serial number before contacting us. The model number and the
location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual. Before reading
further, please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Monitor
Pulse sensor
Left pedal
Back cushion
Seat cushion
Quick release knob
Adjustable cap
Right pedal
Transport wheel
Handlebar

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HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT
The seat can be adjusted forward or backward to the
position that is the most comfortable. To adjust the
seat, loosen the quick release knob, slide the seat to the
the desired position and retighten the knob.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal straps, first pull the
ends of the straps off the tabs on the pedals.
Adjust the straps to the desired position, and
then press the ends of the straps onto the
tabs.
HOW TO MOVE THE EXERCISE BIKE
To move the exercise bike, grasp the rear stabilizer
and carefully lift it until the exercise bike can be moved
on the front wheels. Carefully move the exercise bike
to the desired location and then lower it.
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE
If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor during
use, turn one or both of the leveling knobs on the
rear stabilizer and adjust the leveling feet until the
rocking motion is eliminated.

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Diagram

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Parts List
Part NO. Part No Description Q’ty
1 1689501 Main frame 1
2 1689502 Front post 1
3 1689503 Front stabilizer 1
4 1689504 Rear stabilizer 1
5 1689505 Rear support tube 1
6L 1689506L Pedal left 1
6SL 1689506SL Pedal strap left 1
6R 1689506R Pedal right 1
6SR 1689506SR Pedal strap right 1
7 1689507 Front extension pulse wire 2
8 1689508 Handlebar 1
9 1689509 Quick release knob 1
10 1689510 Seat support bracket 1
11 1689511 Back cushion 1
12 1689512 Seat cushion 1
13 1689513 Computer 1
14 1689514 Carriage bolt M10 x 75 4
15 1689515 Arc washer Φ22 x Φ10 4
16 1689516 Domed nut M10 4
17 1689517 Allen bolt M8 x 16 14
18 1689518 Crank 1
19 1689519 Flat washer Φ17 x Φ8 8
20 1689520 Tension control knob w/cable 1
21 1689521 Extension tension cable 1
22 1689522 Front extension pulse wire 2
23 1689523 Screw M5 x 10 4
24 1689524 Arc washer Φ8 x Φ20 4
25 1689525 Sensor wire 1
26 1689526 Back extension pulse wire 2
27 1689527 Rear extension pulse wire 2
28 1689528 Handpulse wire 2
29 1689529 Extension sensor wire 1
30 1689530 Foam grip 2
31 1689531 End cap for front post 1
32 1689532 Transportation wheel 2
33 1689533 Foam grip for handlebar 2

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Part NO. Part No Description Q’ty
34 1689534 Adjustable end cap 2
35 1689535 Pulse sensor 2
36 1689536 End cap for rear support tube 30 x 60 1
37 1689537 Square spacer 40 x 80 2
38 1689538 Square end cap 25.4 x 25.4 4
39 1689539 Self-tapping screw ST4 x 15 2
40 1689540 Flat washer Φ4.2 x Φ12 2
41 1689541 France nut 2
42 1689542 Flywheel 1
43 1689543 Self-tapping screw ST5 x 15 4
44 1689544 Spring Φ10 1
45 1689545 Hex head bolt M8 x 45 1
46 1689546 Allen bolt M8 x 20 1
47 1689547 Powder spacer 1
48 1689548 Idler pulley w/bracket 1
49 1689549 Nut M6 2
50 1689550 Hex head bolt M6 x 25 1
51L 1689551L Chain cover left 1
51R 1689551R Chain cover right 1
52 1689552 Crank Cap 2
53 1689553 Magnetic assembly 1
54 1689554 Nylon nut M8 2
55 1689555 Nut M8 1
56 1689556 Powder spacer 2
57 1689557 Sensor bracket 1
58 1689558 Hex head bolt M8 x 105 1
59 1689559 Bearing assembly 2
60 1689560 Spring 1
61 1689561 Screw ST5 x 15 8
62 1689562 Belt 1
63 1689563 Allen screw M8 x 35 8
64 1689564 Pulley 1
65 1689565 Allen wrench 1
66 1689566 Wrench 1
67 1689567 Allen Key 6mm 1

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Trouble Shooting
Problem Cause Correction
Monitor does not display Computer wire not connected Connect the computer wire
Sending unit not connected Securely plug sending unit into extension
wire and the back of the monitor
Sending unit not working
properly Replace sending unit
No speed or distance
displays on the monitor
Monitor not working properly Replace monitor
No tension Tension control defective or
cable not properly connected.
Reconnect tension control cable or
replace tension control knob.
Magnetic assembly defective Replace magnetic assembly.
Pulse wire not connected. Securely plug wires into the back of the
monitor
Hand pulse defective Replace hand pulse grip
Heart rate not displaying
Monitor not working properly Replace monitor
Crank bearing defective Replace crank bearings
Idler pulley defective Replace idler pulley
Grinding
Flywheel defective Replace flywheel
Squealing V-belt slipping Adjust v-belt

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Training Guidelines
Exercise
Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its
benefits are:
Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance)
Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency
Decreased risk of coronary heart disease
Changes in body metabolism, e.g. losing weight
Delaying the physiological effects of age
Physiological effects, e.g. reduction in stress, increase in self-confidence, etc.
Basic Components of Physical Fitness
There are four all encompassing components of physical fitness and we need to briefly define each
and clarify its role.
Strength is the capacity of a muscle to exert a force against resistance. Strength contributes to
power and speed and is of great importance to a majority of sports people.
Muscular Endurance is the capacity to exert a force repeatedly over a period of time, e.g. it is
the capacity of your legs to carry you 10 Km without stopping.
Flexibility is the range of motion about a joint. Improving flexibility involves the stretching of
muscles and tendons to maintain or increase suppleness, and provides increased resistance to
muscle injury or soreness.
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance is the most essential component of physical fitness. It is the
efficient functioning of the heart and lungs
Aerobic Fitness
The largest amount of oxygen that you can use per minute during exercise is called your maximum
oxygen uptake (MVo2). This is often referred to as your aerobic capacity.
The effort that you can exert over a prolonged period of time is limited by your ability to deliver
oxygen to the working muscles. Regular vigorous exercise produces a training effect that can increase
your aerobic capacity by as much as 20 to 30%. An increased MVO2 indicates an increased ability of
the heart to pump blood, of the lungs to ventilate oxygen and of the muscles to take up oxygen.
Anaerobic Training
This means “without oxygen” and is the output of energy when the oxygen supply is insufficient to
meet the body’s long term energy demands. (For example, 100 meter sprint).
The Training Threshold
This is the minimum level of exercise which is required to produce significant improvements in any
physical fitness parameter.
Progression
As your become fitter, a higher intensity of exercise is required to create an overload and therefore
provide continued improvement
Overload
This is where you exercise at a level above that which can be carried out comfortably. The intensity,
duration and frequency of exercise should be above the training threshold and should be gradually
increased as the body adapts to the increasing demands. As your fitness level improves, so the
training threshold should be raised.
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Specificity
Different forms of exercise produce different results. The type of exercise that is carried out is
specific both to the muscle groups being used and to the energy source involved.
There is little transfer of the effects of exercise, i.e. from strength training to cardiovascular fitness.
That is why it is important to have an exercise program tailored to your specific needs.
Reversibility
If you stop exercising or do not do your program often enough, you will lose the benefits you have
gained. Regular workouts are the key to success.
Warm Up
Every exercise program should start with a warm up where the body is prepared for the effort to
come. It should be gentle and preferably use the muscles to be involved later.
Stretching should be included in both your warm up and cool down, and should be performed after
3-5 minutes of low intensity aerobic activity or callisthenic type exercise.
Warm Down or Cool Down
This involves a gradual decrease in the intensity of the exercise session. Following exercise, a large
supply of blood remains in the working muscles. If it is not returned promptly o the central
circulation, pooling of blood may occur in the muscles
Heart Rate
As you exercise, so the rate at which your heart beat also increases. This is often used as a measure of
the required intensity of exercise. You need to exercise hard enough to condition your circulatory
system, and increase your pulse rate, but not enough to strain your heart.
Your initial level of fitness is important in developing an exercise program for you. If you are starting
off, you can get a good training effect with a heart rate of 110-120 beats per minute(BPM). If you are
fitter, you will need a higher threshold of stimulation.
To begin with, you should exercise at a level that elevates your heart rate to about 65 to 70% of your
maximum. If you find this is too easy, you may want to increase it, but it is better to lean on the
conservative side.
As a rule of thumb, the maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. As you increase in age, so your
heart, like other muscles, loses some of its efficiency. Some of its natural loss is won back as fitness
improves.
The following table is a guide to those who are “starting fitness”.
Age 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Target heart Rate
10 Second Count 23 22 22 21 20 19 19 18 18
Beats per Minute 138 132 132 126 120 114 114 108 108
Pulse Count
The pulse count(on your wrist or carotid artery in the neck, taken with two index fingers)is done for
ten seconds, taken a few seconds after you stop exercising. This is for two reasons: (a) 10 seconds is
long enough for accuracy, (b) the pulse count is to approximate your BPM rate at the time you are
exercising. Since heart rate slows as you recover, a longer count isn’t as accurate.
The target is not a magic number, but a general guide. If you’re above average fitness, you may work
quite comfortably a little above that suggested for your age group.
The following table is a guide to those who are keeping fit. Here we are working at about 80% of
maximum.
Age 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Target heart Rate
10 Second Count 26 26 25 24 23 22 22 21 20
Beats per Minute 156 156 150 144 138 132 132 126 120