HPF PROFLEX EXB1 User manual

EXB1 Recumbent Exercise Bike
User Manual
[Revision 6.0 April 2017]
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Safety
Basic precautions, including the following important safety instructions, should always be followed
when using this equipment. Read all instructions before use.
Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially
important for people over 35 years of age or who have pre-existing health problems. Read
all instructions before using any fitness equipment. Do not operate this exercise equipment without
properly fitted guards, as the moving parts can present a risk of serious injury if exposed.
•Use this product for its intended use only as described in this user manual. Do not use
attachments not supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
•Maximum weight capacity = 120 kg.
•Do not attempt any maintenance or adjustments other than those described in this user
manual. Should any problems arise, discontinue use and consult an authorized service centre
or personnel.
•Any information or data provided by the equipment is a guide only and is not to be used as
medical data or scientific evidence.
•Do not use the unit outdoors.
•Keep children and pets away from the equipment while in use.
•Elderly or disabled users should only use the equipment in the presence of an adult who can
provide assistance if required.
•Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are in use or where adequate oxygen is not
available.
•Keep dry – do not operate in wet or moist conditions.
•Keep the unit on a solid, level surface with a minimum safety area clearance of two meters
around it. Be sure the area around the equipment remains clear of any obstructions during use.
•The equipment is for domestic household use only.
•One person only should use the equipment at a time.
•Wear comfortable and suitable clothing when using the equipment. Do not use the equipment
barefoot or in socks. Always wear appropriate, enclosed athletic footwear. Never wear loose or
baggy clothing as it can become caught on the equipment and create a hazard.
•Always hold on to the handrails while using the equipment.
•Do not leave children unsupervised near or on the equipment.
•Children should not be allowed to play or operate the equipment at any time.
•This equipment is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for
their safety.
•Keep hands clear of all moving parts. Never place hands or feet off the handles or pedals while
the equipment is in use.
•Before using the equipment, check that all visible fasteners are sufficiently tightened and
secure.
•Handle or move the equipment with due care to avoid personal injury or damage to the
equipment.

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Table of Contents
Safety................................................................................................................................................... 2
Parts Identification............................................................................................................................. 4
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Console and Functions......................................................................................................................... 11
Setting a Pre-Set Session Time / Distance / Calorie / Pulse........................................................... 12
Adjusting Resistance............................................................................................................................ 12
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 13
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Storage................................................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 13
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 13
Warm-Up and Cool-Down Routine................................................................................................. 14

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Parts Identification
The equipment comes partially assembled. The unit comes with the following parts. Ensure that all
parts are included before assembly.
No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description
1 1 Main Body (includes flywheel, crank
and frame lock nut) 11 1 Backrest
2 1 Front Foot (includes rotating caps) 12 1 Tension Adjuster
3 1 Rear Foot 13 1 Console
4 1 Centre Frame 14 1 Fasteners / Tools:
2 M6 Screw
2 M6 Washer
2 M6 Acorn Nut
2 Pedal Strap
1 Bracket Cover
Multi-Tool
6mm Allen Key
5 2 Pedal (left and right)
6 1 Seat Brace
7 1 Handlebar
8
1 Vertical Handlebar
9 1 Front Mounting Tube
10 1 Seat
1
3
4
9
6
2
5
7
10
8
13
12
14
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Assembly
1. Take all parts out of the carton and place them on a firm, flat surface. Remove all packing
materials. Check that all parts have been supplied. Note that some parts, such as the feet,
have the necessary fasteners pre-assembled – these will need to be removed during the
assembly process.
2. Attach the front foot (has rotating caps) (2) to the main body (1). Attach the feet using the 2
pre-assembled captive bolts (3), curved washers (4) and acorn nuts (5). Ensure that the bolts
are inserted from the outer side of the feet. Tighten (rotate right) the nuts firmly.
3. Attach the rear foot (6) to the centre frame (7) using the 2 pre-assembled captive bolts, curved
washers and acorn nuts. Ensure that the bolts are inserted from the outer side of the feet.
Tighten (rotate right) the nuts firmly. Bring the "inside" ends (not the feet) of the main body and
centre frame near, then connect the 2 sets of pulse sensor cables (A) from each. Tuck excess
cable into the centre frame tube.
4. Carefully slide the centre frame into the main body tube. When a hole in the centre frame tube
is aligned with the frame lock nut hole, screw the frame lock (B) nut in (rotate right) until the
parts are secure. Note that the lock nut is used for adjusting the distance between the pedals
and seat, so the position of the parts is not important at this stage.
5. Bring the seat bracket (8) into position on top of the upright section of the centre frame so that
the connection plates (C) are aligned. Attach the parts using 4 M8 screws (9) and washers
(10). Use the Allen key to firmly tighten (rotate right) the screws.
2
1
3
4
5
A
B
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6. Bring the seat (11), pointed end facing forward, into position on the seat bracket, and attach it
from underneath using the 4 pre-assembled screws and washers. Bring the backrest (12) into
position against the back of the seat bracket, and attach it from the rear using the 4 pre-
assembled screws and washers. Use the Allen key to firmly tighten (rotate right) all screws.
7. Bring the handlebar (with pulse sensors) (13) into position at the rear of the seat bracket so
that the arms are facing forward and the sensors facing up. Attach it using the 2 pre-
assembled screws, acorn nuts and washers, with the screws inserted from the underside of
the seat bracket. Use the spanner to firmly tighten (rotate right) the nuts. When the handlebar
is installed, connect the pulse sensor cables from the handlebar to the cables in the seat
bracket (in any order), then tuck the excess cable into the handlebar/seat bracket tubing.
8. Pull the cable connection bracket (D) and wiring from the main body tube (where the front
mounting tube is to attach). Ensure that the cable connection bracket and wiring remains in
position by itself and does not slip back inside the tube. Then, carefully slide the front
mounting tube (14) over the main body tube – ensure that the front mounting tube slot (E) is
8
9
10
C
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12
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facing toward the seat and tensioner and wires remain in position and do not get caught or
pinched between the tubes.
9. Pull the cable connection bracket and all wiring (from main body and front mounting tube)
through the slot (E) in the front mounting tube, then connect the wiring (in any order), then tuck
the excess cable into the tube. Attach the front mounting tube to the main body using the 4
pre-assembled screws (15) and curved washers (16). Use the Allen key to firmly tighten
(rotate right) the screws.
10. Join the cable from the tension adjuster (17) (place the tensioning knob in the "1" position –
the tension cable will be at its longest at this setting) to the cable connection bracket (D)
protruding from the front mounting tube. The "ball" (F) on the end of the centre brace
tensioning cable must sit in the "hook" (G) in the connection bracket on the end of the main
body tensioning cable. Once the cable end is hooked into position, pull the cable collar (H) up
and over the slot (I) at the top of the cable connection bracket.
11. Carefully push the cable connection bracket down into the front mounting tube and place the
tension adjuster into position against the tube. Ensure that no cables etc are caught between
the adjuster and tube. Place the adjuster clamp (J) on the opposite side of the tube, then
secure the parts using the pre-assembled screw (18).
F
I
G
G
H
F
18
D
14
17
D
E
14
15
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12. Bring the vertical handlebar (19) into position against the front mounting tube so the
handlebars are facing up and towards the rear of the machine, and the brackets are aligned.
Then, attach it using the 2 pre-assembled screws (20) and lock washers (21) and tighten
(rotate right) using the Allen key, then clip the cover (22) into position.
13. Remove the pre-assembled screws from the rear of the console (23), then connect the wiring
between the console and front mounting tube (K). Attach the console to the top of the front
mounting tube using the 2 screws (L) – there are two possible positions – use the one most
comfortable for you.
It is critical that you follow the pedal arm to crank attachment procedure carefully to
ensure correct assembly. • During assembly, do NOT use excessive force to screw the
pedals into the crank arms – this may indicate misalignment of the pedals or mis-matched threads.
J
K
23
L
19
22
21
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If the pedal does not "feel right" when being screwed in, STOP immediately and check that it is the
correct pedal and that it is aligned properly with the crank arm. Failure to follow the instructions
here or take due care may damage the equipment and void any product warranty.
14. Starting with the right-hand pedal, identify the right-hand pedal (24), which is identified by
having a right-hand thread (this is the usual type – rotate right / clockwise to tighten) and an
"R" (M) on the end of the pedal bolt thread and on the underside of the pedal.
15. Very carefully begin screwing the pedal bolt into the crank arm (N) (rotate right / clockwise). If
the pedal bolt does not "feel right" when being screwed in, STOP immediately and check that it
is the correct pedal and that it is aligned properly with the crank arm. Firmly tighten (rotate
clockwise) the pedal bolt using the spanner.
16. Repeat steps 14 to 15 for the left-hand pedal (has an "L" on the end of the pedal bolt
thread and on the underside of the pedal), noting that the pedal bolt and crank arm
thread is left-hand (rotate left / anti-clockwise to tighten).
24
M
N
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17. For each pedal, attach the
foot strap (25) to the
protrusions on each side of
the pedal. The end of the
strap with three holes
should be placed over the
protrusion (O) on the inside
of the pedal (near the crank
arm). Attach the other end
of the strap using a slot that
is suitable for your foot.
When correctly assembled, the machine should resemble the image below and is ready for use.
Moving
The unit can be tilted onto its front foot rotating
caps for easy moving and storage. Firmly grasp
the vertical handlebar with both hands. Next,
carefully tilt the equipment forward until it rolls
freely on
the rotating
caps.
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Operation
Console and Functions
The equipment features a computerized display that provides you with workout information, such
as duration, speed, distance travelled, pulse etc. The console activates as soon as a key is
pressed or the pedals are moved. When the machine is not being used, the console switches off
automatically after 4 minutes.
Control Description
Display Shows various information depending on current function. For example, current speed, used
calories, current pulse etc.
Note: When displaying pulse, you must have both hands on the metal sensors on the handlebar.
If no pulse is detected, "P" may be displayed and some functions are unavailable • To
approximately convert calories to kilojoules, multiply the number of calories by 4
MODE Press to switch between available functions. The current function is displayed at the bottom of
the display.
DIST - When in "setting" mode, program a target distance (range = 0 to 999.9 km). When
exercising, shows the current distance travelled for the session.
CAL - When in "setting" mode, program a target calorie amount (range = 10 to 9999 cal). When
exercising, shows the current calories used for the session.
ODO - When exercising, shows the current distance travelled for all sessions combined
(returns to zero if the batteries are removed).
- When in "setting" mode, program a target heart rate (range = 40 to 239 bpm). When
exercising, shows your current heart rate.
TIME - When in "setting" mode, program a target session duration (range = 0 to 99 minutes).
When exercising, shows the current time elapsed for the session.
SCAN - When exercising, automatically steps the display between each function every 4
seconds.
SET Press to activate "setting" mode and to increase the current value when setting target values
(for example, time, distance etc).

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Control Description
RESET When in "setting" mode, press to return the current value to zero "0".
Setting a Pre-Set Session Time / Distance / Calorie / Pulse
When training to pre-set session values, the console beeps once you have achieved each target
value. For example, setting a time of 5 minutes, distance of 3km, calories used of 50, and pulse of
110 will cause the console to beep if your pulse reaches 110, beep again if you use 50 calories,
beep again if you travel 3km and beep again after 5 minutes. You can set targets for all values, or
whichever ones you want.
1. Press MODE as required until the required function name is shown at the bottom of the display
(distance, calories, pulse or time).
2. Press SET to enter "setting" mode and apply a target value. Press again to increase the value
or hold down to more quickly increase the target value.
3. Press MODE to step to the next function you want to set a target value for, then use SET to
enter the value and so on. Repeat this process as required, then begin your workout.
To cancel the target value and start again, press RESET (any other currently set values will remain
unchanged).
Adjusting Resistance
The resistance of the crank to being rotated can be adjusted.
Increased resistance requires more effort and, therefore, uses
more energy. To adjust crank resistance, rotate the knob on the
central brace – 1 = least resistance, 8 = greatest resistance.

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Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Some maintenance activities described may be beyond the scope of some users.
For procedures that you are not comfortable with or have the tools or experience
for, have the unit serviced by a service centre or qualified technician.
Cleaning
The equipment can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives, solvents
or harsh chemicals. Be careful not to get excessive moisture on the display panel as this may
damage it.
After each use, wipe the unit of any sweat, dirt or liquids. Keep the equipment, especially the
display console, out of direct sunlight to prevent damage to the screen.
Storage
Store the equipment in a clean and dry indoor environment. Never leave or use the unit outdoors.
Troubleshooting
The following information may assist in identifying a problem and rectifying it.
Problem Potential Reason Correction
Console not working. A. Batteries no longer
serviceable.
B. Connection problem.
C. Console problem.
A. Replace batteries.
B. Check all connections are secure and wiring is not
pinched or damaged. Replace is necessary.
C. Replace console.
When to Call for Help
This equipment is designed with user safety as a priority. In the event of equipment failure, call an
authorized service centre or technician for servicing.
Specifications
Weight Capacity 120kg

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Warm-Up and Cool-Down Routine
The warm-up routine is an important part of any workout. The purpose of warming up is to prepare
your body for exercise and to minimize injuries. Warm up for two to five minutes before aerobic
exercising. It should begin every session to prepare your body for more strenuous exercise by
heating up and stretching your muscles, increasing your circulation and pulse rate, and delivering
more oxygen to your muscles.
Always perform a cool-down routine after your workout, repeat these exercises to reduce soreness
in tired muscles. The purpose of cooling down is to return the body to its resting state at the end of
each exercise session. A proper cool-down slowly lowers your heart rate and allows blood to return
to the heart.
Head Roll
Rotate your head to the right for one second, you should feel a stretching sensation
up the left side of your neck. Then rotate your head back for one second, stretching
your chin to the ceiling and letting your mouth open. Rotate your head to the left for
one second, then drop your head to your chest for one second.
Shoulder Lift
Lift your right shoulder toward your ear for one second. Then lift your left shoulder
up for one second as you lower your right shoulder.
Side Stretch
Open your arms to the side and lift them until they are over your head. Reach your
right arm as far toward the ceiling as you can for one second. Repeat this action
with your left arm.
Quadricep Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach behind you and pull your right foot
up. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 seconds and
repeat with left foot.
Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees pointing outward. Pull your
feet as close to your groin as possible, then gently push your knees toward the
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Toe Touch
Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting your back and shoulders relax as you
stretch toward your toes. Reach as far as you can and hold for 15 seconds.
Hamstring Stretch
Extend your right leg. Rest the sole of your left foot against your right inner thigh.
Stretch toward your toe as far as possible. Hold for 15 seconds. Relax and then
repeat with left leg.
Calf / Achilles Stretch
Lean against a wall with your right leg in front of the left and your arms forward.
Keep your left leg straight and the right foot on the floor; then bend the right leg and
lean forward by moving your hips toward the wall. Hold, then repeat on the other
side for 15 seconds.

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Some experts believe the incorrect or prolonged use of almost any product could cause serious
injury or death. For information that may reduce your risk of serious injury or death, consult the
points below and additionally, the information available at www.datastreamserver.com/safety
•Consult all documentation, packaging and product
labelling before use. Note that some products feature
online documentation which should be printed and kept
with the product.
•Check product for loose / broken / damaged / missing
parts, wear or leaks (if applicable) before each use.
Never use a product with loose / broken / damaged /
missing parts, wear or leaks (if applicable).
•Products must be inspected and serviced (if applicable)
by a qualified specialist every 6 months assuming
average residential use by a person of average weight
and strength, above average technical aptitude, on a
property matching average metropolitan specification.
Intended use outside these guidelines could indicate the
product is not suitable for intended use or may require
more regular inspection or servicing.
•Ensure all possible users of the product have completed
an industry recognized training course before being
given access to the product.
•The product has been supplied by a general merchandise retailer that
may not be familiar with your specific application or your description of
the application. Be sure to attain third-party approval for your
application from a qualified specialist before use regardless of prior
assurances by the retailer or its representatives.
•This product is not intended for use where fail-safe operation is
required. As with any product (take an automobile, aircraft, computer
or ball point pen for example), there is always a small chance of
technical issues that needs to be repaired or may require replacement
of the product or a part. If the possibility of such failure and the
associated time it takes to rectify could in any situation inconvenience
the user, business or employee then the product is not suitable for
your requirements. This product is not for use where incorrect
operation or a failure of any kind, including but not limited to a
condition requiring product return, replacement, service by a technician
or replacement of parts could cause a financial loss, loss of employee
time or an inconvenience requiring compensation.
•If this item has been purchased in error after considering the points
above, simply contact the retailer directly for details of their returns
policy, if required.
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