Nustep RB8 User manual

NuStep®RB8
Recumbent Bike


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Introduction............................................................................................................. 4
Safety Instructions............................................................................................. 5-6
Installation and Placement.................................................................................. 7
AC Adapter Use..................................................................................................... 8
RB8 Feature Overview......................................................................................... 9
Making Adjustments....................................................................................... 10-11
Correct Riding Position........................................................................................11
Display Screens...............................................................................................12-17
Pause Function .....................................................................................................18
System Settings .............................................................................................. 19-21
User Settings.........................................................................................................21
Exporting User Profile Data..............................................................................22
Exporting Workout Summary ...........................................................................23
Preventive Maintenance....................................................................................24
Warranty and Serial Number Information .....................................................25
Obtaining Customer Service and Parts.........................................................26
Technical Data......................................................................................................27
US FCC Compliance...........................................................................................28
Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the NuStep RB8 Recumbent Bike. We appreciate your business
and your confidence in our products.
The recumbent bike line, which includes the RB8PRO and the RB8MAX, continues NuStep’s
tradition of innovation and its mission to develop inclusive exercise equipment that can
benefit users of virtually all fitness levels and functional abilities.
Please review this manual — including all safety information — before using the RB8
Recumbent Bike.
Introduction

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Safety Instructions
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to call
attention to instructions
concerning personal
safety. Read and obey
all safety messages
that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury
or death resulting from
misuse.
CAUTION indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation, which if not
avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to
alert against unsafe
practices.
WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the
manufacturer.
Use this equipment only for its intended use as described in this
manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Never operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or plug.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Keep product away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot
surfaces.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training.
Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate.
Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel
faint, stop exercising immediately.
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper
operation.
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals
such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no
closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of this product, including
cables. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this
equipment could result.
WARNINGCAUTION

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CAUTION CAUTION
Safety Instructions
See your physician before beginning
any exercise program.
Supervision is required if you have a
disability or medical condition.
Stop exercising if you feel faint or
dizzy while using this product, and
seek medical help or advice.
Use this product only as directed
by your physician if you have heart
disease, hypertension, diabetes,
respiratory disease, any other medical
problem, or if you are pregnant.
People with reduced physical, sensory
or cognitive capabilities—or lack
of experience and knowledge of
this product—may use this product,
provided they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety.
Read this manual before using
this product and save it for future
reference.
Always wear shoes and proper
clothing when exercising.
Do not touch or hold product with
non-intact skin.
Do not operate this product if it
appears damaged or inoperable.
Examine product regularly for
damage and wear. Ensure defective
components are replaced by qualified
service technicians immediately.
Do not perform maintenance or
repairs on this product while it is
in use. Maintenance activities shall
performed by qualified service
personnel.
Make sure the seat position and
upper arm position are correctly set
up for you.
Do not over-extend your arm reach
while using this product.
Do not let children use this product.
Do not use this product in the
presence of children and/or pets.
Keep children under the age of 13
away from this machine.
The heart rate, watts, METs and
calories displays are not suitable for
use in applications where the health
and safety of the patient is dependent
on the accuracy of those parameters.
The maximum user weight capacity:
RB8PRO model = 500 lbs (227 kg)
RB8MAX model = 600 lbs (272 kg)
Do not lift this product by yourself.
The RB8 is very heavy; it weighs 240
lbs. (109 kg).
To avoid injury, or damage to the
product, always get assistance to
move this product. Use proper lifting
techniques.
To avoid injury, do not insert hands in
any cover openings.
For safe operation of this product,
place on a flat, stable surface. Adjust
leveler feet as required.
This product is intended to be
connected to AC mains power
through the furnished AC adapter
only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Unpacking and Installation
Carefully unpack the RB8 from the shipping
container and transport the product to the
installation location. The RB8 is designed for
indoor use only.
For added stability and floor protection, place
the RB8 on an exercise equipment floor mat
such as the floor mat sold by NuStep, LLC.
To ensure the safe and eective operation
of your RB8, place on a flat, stable surface.
Adjust leveler feet as required.
The minimum amount of required free
space around the RB8 unit is 24 inches (61
cm). Additional free space is necessary to
accommodate wheelchair access.
Installation and Placement
If there is a clicking sound coming from the
lower rear of the machine (while in use), check
the leveler feet to make sure they are evenly
adjusted.
The RB8 is very heavy. It
weighs 240 lbs. (109 kg).
To avoid injury, or damage to
the product, always obtain
assistance to move this
product.
Use proper lifting technique.
CAUTION
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The RB8 is powered by an AC adapter that is included with the unit. The AC adapter may be
plugged into either the front or the rear jack.* Plug the adapter into an appropriate power outlet.
Route the AC adapter power cable in a way that prevents tripping hazards or damage to the
adapter. Avoid placing any pressure or strain on adapter cables, jacks or plugs.
For adapter specifications, please refer to the Technical Data section of this manual.
*Do not connect the RB8 to two AC adapters simultaneously.
AC Adapter Use
front jack
rear jack
AC adapter jack
AC adapter jack

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RB8 Feature Overview
seat adjustment
release lever
swivel seat
release lever
leveler
feet
seat recline
release lever
dual touch-
screen display
display console
contact heart
rate grip
grab
bar

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Making Adjustments
Adjust Seat Distance
1. Place feet firmly on the rail or floor.
2. Lift the front lever to unlock.
3. Using feet, slide seat forward or backward to adjust distance to the arm cranks.
4. Release lever to lock seat in place.
Lift front lever to adjust distance.
Swivel Seat Operation
1. Place feet firmly on the rail or floor.
2. Lift the rear release lever to unlock seat.
3. Swivel the seat in either direction (seat swivels 360˚ and locks every 45˚).
4. Release the lever to lock seat in position.
Lift rear lever to unlock seat. Swivel seat in either direction.
Release lever to lock seat in place.
Knee has slight bend when leg is extended.
Position the seat so that there is a slight bend in the knee when that leg is extended.
The seat can rotate with or without a user on the machine. For safety,
the seat must be facing forward to adjust distance.

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Adjust Seat Recline
1. Place feet firmly on the rail or floor.
2. Lift the black lever on left side of seat to unlock.
3. Push on seat back to increase recline (up to 12˚ recline possible).
4. Release lever to lock seat in place.
Lift lever on left side to unlock. Push on seat back to adjust
recline. Release lever to lock.
Making Adjustments
The exerciser’s body position and the physical configuration of the machine varies depending on
the exerciser’s goals or needs.
Use the information here as a general guide or starting point for setup and positioning. Correct
positioning of the seat distance helps users maintain proper body posture while exercising.
Correct Exercise Positions
Injuries to health may result
from incorrect or excessive
use.
Make sure the seat is set up
in biomechanically correct
positions.
Do not over-extend your leg-
reach distance.
CAUTION

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Load Level
Tap (-) or (+)
to adjust.
Display Screens
Home Screen
Displays workout apps Quick Start,
NuStep Charts, Pace Partner, Balanced
Power, Trail Runner and NuStep
Programs.
Each app is represented by an icon. To
launch, tap the icon.
RB8 Console
The console has two display screens with touch screen navigation. The upper is the
Home screen, the lower is the Metric screen.
Metric Screen
Displays information and settings icons, as well as workout metrics including Time, Level
(resistance), Heart Rate, Calories, SPM (steps per minute), METs, Miles, and Total Steps.
To view other apps, swipe left on the
Home screen.
Workout metrics
Tap to reset workout
or to apply changes
to default settings.
Tap to open
User Settings.
seat position
Tap to return to
Home screen.
Tap to open
NuStep
Programs.
Tap to open
System Settings.

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App Screens
Allows users to work out without setting
pace goals or selecting metric values.
Quick Start tracks elapsed time and total
laps.
Users can switch to other apps from the
Quick Start screen. To switch apps:
• Tap to open the
Performance Charts app.
• Tap to open the Pace
Partner app.
Displays performance metrics — Pace
(RPM), Watts, Load, METs or Balance —
tracked over the course of a workout.
To switch between performance charts:
• Tap on the desired metric tab to select,
e.g., Balance.
• The selected metric highlights in blue
and displays the corresponding chart.
Quick StartQuick Start
NuStep ChartsNuStep Charts performance metrics
Display Screens

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Users set a target pace and a workout
metric (RPM, Watts or METs). The user's goal
is to keep pace with their partner.
To set target pace:
1. Tap to open Your Target
Pace screen.
2. Tap and move slider to set target pace.
3. Tap on desired metric, e.g., RPM to
select.
4. Tap Confirm to complete.
Once the user begins cycling, the screen
displays their current pace and the target
pace.
• When on pace, the user’s cyclist is green
and next to the target cyclist (see above
right).
• When o pace, the cyclist is orange and
appears either ahead or behind their
target (see screens below).
• Up or down arrows (not shown) cue the
user to speed up or slow down to get
back on track.
Display Screens
Pace PartnerPace Partner
Tap and move
to set pace.
Tap to select
workout metric.

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Measures the individual power output (Watts) of the right leg and the left leg. Identifies
their relative balance both in real-time and over the entire exercise session.
Once selected, the Balanced Power program continues to run in the background,
collecting performance data, even while the user works out in other apps.
Performance data is displayed two ways, Standard and Enhanced.
Display Screens
Tap to switch between Standard and Enhanced.
Enhanced
Also uses the bar graphs and line graph
to display performance.
Adds graphics to show the radial force
generated by each leg.
This identifies where force imbalance
occurs during rotation.
Standard
Bar graphs display the current (real time)
power generated by each leg and their
relative symmetry.
The line graph displays the percentage
of balance between the left and right leg
over the course of the session.
In the screens at right, the upper screen
shows that the power output between the
right and left legs is balanced.
The lower screen shows that the power
output of the left leg is greater than the
right leg and therefore imbalanced.
Balanced
Unbalanced
Balanced Power
To be balanced, the dierence in power
output between legs cannot be greater
than 10%.

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Display Screens
NuStep Programs
Users select workout programs that focus on a specific goal (SPM, Watts, METs, and
Hills), set a target and duration. Open from either the Home screen (below left) or the
Metric screen (below right).
Plays videos of scenic bike trails to engage
users as they work out. To start:
1. Tap on screen image to select desired
video, e.g., Canyon Ride in Utah.
2. Cycle legs to play video.
To return to the Trail Runner menu:
1. Tap screen — the title bar drops down.
2. Tap on the back arrow in the title bar.
All video, audio and other content included in Trail Runner and other
NuStep apps is protected under United States and international
copyright laws. No right is granted to use the video, audio or other
content in any manner other than as presented for viewing in NuStep
Products.
The set up for each program follows the same steps (see following page): 1. Select program from
menu; 2. Edit settings (Target and Duration); 3. Start program.
Tap to open — or —
Trail Runner
Tap to open

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Display Screens
Settings screen
Watts set-up screen Duration set-up screen
Program running screen
Users set a target Watts level and duration
(minutes, distance or none) for their
workout.
To open:
1. Go to the NuStep Programs menu
screen.
2. Tap the Watts icon to open the
settings screen.
3. Tap Target edit icon to open set-up
screen.
a. Use slider or tap (-) (+) to set Watts
level.
b. Tap Set Target to confirm setting.
4. Tap Duration edit icon to open set-up
screen.
a. Repeat steps a. and b.
5. Tap Start Program to run program.
Watts Programs menu screen

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Pause Function
The RB8 has a 3-minute console shutdown. If a user stops pedaling and does not resume
within 3 minutes, the console resets.
Before the console shuts down, the user can extend the pause, e.g., for interval training
o the bike, for 15 minutes. While in pause mode, the user can also view a summary of
their workout performance or end their workout session.
After reviewing the summary, users can return to their workout, end their workout or
export their workout summary to a USB drive (see page 20 for instructions).
Tap to endTap to end
workout.workout.
Tap to continueTap to continue
workout.workout.
Tap to extendTap to extend
pause.pause.
Tap to endTap to end
workout.workout.
Tap to viewTap to view
summary.summary.
Tap to export summary.Tap to export summary.

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Requires a password* to access. Use to set or change default settings (age, weight,
gender). The default settings are global, i.e., once set, they are the same for every user.
To open the Admin screen:
1. Tap the icon.
2. Tap screen to open numeric keyboard.
3. Enter password, tap Submit.
4. Tap the icon to close keyboard.
System Settings
Use to adjust volume and screen brightness, change default settings, view diagnostics,
change metric configuration, view regulatory and software information.
To open, go to the Metric screen, tap the icon.
To adjust console volume or screen brightness, use sliders.
numeric keyboard
*The password is the unit’s serial number entered in reverse order. For example, if the unit serial number is 1234567,
then the password is 7654321. The serial number label is located on the rear support cover.
Tap to submit
password.
Admin
Tap to close
keyboard.
Tap and slide to
adjust volume.
Tap and slide to
adjust brightness.

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To change default settings (age,
weight, gender):
1. Tap into default fields.
2. Use numeric keyboard to enter
age and weight; select gender.
3. Tap Confirm.
4. Go to the Metric screen.
5. Tap to open the Reset
Workout screen.
6. Tap Reset to apply changes.
The diagnostics screens display live and historical data for service technicians or those
responsible for equipment maintenance. The Historical Version screen requires a
password to access. (See previous page for password instructions.)
To open the Diagnostics screen:
1. Tap the icon on the Systems Settings screen
2. Tap on screen title, e.g., Live Data, to open.
System Settings
Diagnostics
Tap to confirm changes.
Tap to reset.
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