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CHAPTER 1—SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is intended for a commercial or institutional setting. This owner’s manual should be accessible to all
personal trainers, faculty, and members.
WARNING:
+ALL EXERCISERS MUST READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT.
+ Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over-exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel
faint, stop exercising immediately.
+ Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment.
+ OCTANE STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise
program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, is over the age of
45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year. Additionally, Octane
recommends consulting a tness professional on the correct use of this product. If at any time while exercising the
user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath, he or she must stop immediately.
+ Equipment should be immediately taken out of use if it fails to work properly or when a warning is presented
electronically.
+ Do not move the equipment by lifting the console. Do not use the console as a handlebar during a workout.
+ This product can expose you to chemicals including Toluene and Acrylamide which are known to the State of
California to cause Cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
+ Keep equipment stable on at ground.
+ Ensure the Flywheel is free from any obstructions that would hinder mechanical movement. Maintain a safe distance
between the ywheel and all body parts (e.g. ngers) and clothing to help prevent serious injury.
+ Ensure the equipment is used in a monitored environment.
+ When pedaling the equipment, foot straps must be used to help prevent serious injury or death.
+ Risk of personal injury-crushing hazard when equipment is in operation - Keep feet, hands, and ngers away from
moving parts.
+ The Seat Mount Assembly must always meet the minimum insertion depth notated on the shaft to help prevent
serious injury or death.
+ Replace warning labels that may be worn, damaged, or missing.
+ Replace any non-working or damaged components, remove the unit from service until repair is performed.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of burns, re, and electric shock or injury to persons, do not operate the equipment
while being covered with a blanket, pillow, plastic, or anything that insulates or stops airow.
CAUTION:
+ Do not use typing or web surng features at excessive speeds. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary
handle when using typing or web surng features (varies by console option).
+ Do not use the contact heart rate grips as a handlebar during a workout.
+ Any changes or modications to this equipment could void the product warranty.
+ The BC1000 SURGE Cycle Bike bike is self-generated and does not require the use of an electrical outlet with the
LCD console.
+ The batteries within self-generated equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment.
Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries.
+ Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.
+ Always follow the console instructions for proper operation. Close supervision is necessary when used near children
under the age of 14, or disabled persons.
+ Do not use this product outdoors, near water, while wet, or in areas if high humidity including extreme temperature
changes.
+ Never operate an Octane product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing
material.
