OPTi 619/5775 Owner's manual

Important – Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
equipment and ensure safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 0345 600 1714
or visit www.argos-support.co.uk
Magnetic Cross Trainer
Assembly & User Instructions - Please keep for future reference 619/5775

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Contents
Safety Information
Components - Parts
Components - Fixings
Assembly Instructions
Workout area
Exercising Information
2-3
4
7-14
15
18-19
Before starting
Muscle chart
Warming up and cooling down
Console Operation
Adjustment of Resistance
Care and Maintenance
Exploded Parts Diagram
Parts List
22
23
24
25
5-6
16-22
16
17
20-21

Safety Information
Important – Please read fully before assembly or use
This exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever you
operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble, operate
or use this equipment.
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Assembly
Use
Battery safety
•Warning: Incorrect installation of batteries may
cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the computer.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or
batteries of different types.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Do not dispose of batteries with
normal household waste, take to a local recycling
centre.
• The product must be installed on a stable and
level surface. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the exercise bike.
• Assemble the item as close to its final position
(in the same room) as possible.
• Make sure you have enough space to layout the
parts before starting.
• Keep children and animals away from the work
area, small parts could pose a choking hazard if
swallowed.
• Dispose of all packaging carefully and responsibly.
• Check you have all the components and tools
listed in the parts list, bearing in mind that, for ease
of assembly, some components are pre-assembled.
• The assembly of this equipment is best carried out
by 2 people.
• Always wear appropriate workout clothing when
exercising. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing, as it
may get caught in the equipment. Wear trainers to
protect your feet while exercising.
•Do not place any sharp objects around the equip-
ment.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
•If any of the adjustment devices are left projecting,
they could interfere with the user’s movement.
• Before using the equipment to exercise, always
perform stretching exercises to properly warm up.
• Only one person at a time should use the equip-
ment.
• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or other abnormal symptoms stop the workout
and seek immediate medical attention.
• Injuries to health may result from incorrect or exces-
sive training.
• This product is suitable for a maximum user weight
of: 100kg.
• This product conforms to: BS EN ISO 20957-1 and
-9 Class (H) - Home Use - Class (C).
• This stationary training equipment is not suitable for
high accuracy purposes
• The cross trainer is not equipped with a free wheel
and therefore the moving parts cannot be stopped
immediately.
• To mount and dismount the equipment safely, step
on/down the footplatform when it is in the lowest
position.
• It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
all users of this product are properly informed as to
how to use this product safely.
• This product is intended for domestic use only.
Do not use in any commercial, rental, or institutional
setting.
• Use the equipment only for intended use, as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Keep this equipment indoors, away from moisture
and dust. Do not put the equipment in a garage,
outbuilding, covered patio, or near water.
• Your product is intended for use in clean dry
conditions. You should avoid storage in excessively
cold or damp places as this may lead to corrosion
and other related problems that are outside our
control.
• Keep unsupervised children away from the
equipment.
• Disabled persons should not use the equipment
without a qualified person or doctor in attendance.

Safety Information
Important – Please read fully before assembly or use
Warning: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your Doctor. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately.
Warning! Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. For the most accurate heart rate measure,
please hold both hand pulse sensors continuously during any programme.
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Components - Parts
Please check you have all the parts listed below
If you have damaged or missing components,
call the
Customer Helpline: 0345 600 1714
Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components.Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components.
28. Main Frame x 1
24. Fixed Handlebar x 1 25. Handlebar Upright x 1 22/23. Dual Action Handlebar
upper(R/L) x 2
21. Exercise Monitor x 1
11. Footplate (L/R) x 2
29/30. Front Stabilizer x1
Rear Stabilizer x1
26. Dual Action
Handlebar-lower(L/R) x 2
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Components - Fixings
Note:
The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more
hardware may be supplied than are required. Some of the fixings are pre-fitted to the larger components.
Please check carefully before contacting Argos regarding any missing fixings.
S17 Round Cap x 2
10
S19 Round Cap x 2
13
M17 Wave Washer x 2
48
M8 x 25mm Allen Bolt x 2
50
S13 Round Cap x 4
51
1/2" Shouldered Bolt
1 x 49L,1 x 49R
49
M10 x 45mm Hex Bolt x 4
57
M8 x 40mm Hex Bolt x 4
52
M8 x 65mm Carriage Bolt x 4
62 67
ø8.5x16x1.5 Flat Washer x 1
68
ø10.5x18x1.5 Flat Washer x 4
69
ø8.5x16x1.5 Curved Washer x 17
70
ø8.5x13x2 Spring Washer x 13
71
ø13x19x2 Spring Washer x 2
1/2" Nylon Nut 1 x 72L, 1 x 72R
72
M10 Nylon Nut x 4
75
5
74
M8 Nylon Nut x 2

Components - Fixings
Please check you have all the fixings listed below
Note: Some of the fixings are pre-fitted to the larger components. Please check carefully before contacting
Argos regarding any missing fixings.
78
M8 x 20mm Allen Bolt x 3
79
M8 x 60mm Allen Bolt x 2
6
76
M8 Dome Nut x 8

Total mass of the product is 25.2kg.
Total size of the equipment is (width) 66cm x (depth) 99cm x (height) 145cm.
21. Exercise Monitor
11. Footplate (L/R)
22. Dual Action Handlebar-upper R
23. Dual Action Handlebar-upper L
24. Fixed Handlebar
25. Handlebar Upright
26. Dual Action Handlebar-lower L/R
28. Main Frame
29. Front Stabilizer
30. Rear Stabilizer
21 22
26
26
23
11
11
28
30
29
25
24
Assembly Instructions
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 1
Attach the Front and Rear
Stabilisers (29 &30) to the
Main Frame (28) using
4 x M8 x 65mm Carriage Bolts
(62), 4 x ø8.5x16 Curved
Washers (69), 4 x ø8.5x13
Spring Washer (70)
and 4 x M8 Dome Nuts (76) for
each Stabilizer. Tighten all Bolts
and Nuts securely.

Assembly Instructions
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Step 2
Turn the Tension Control
Assembly (9) to Level 8 and
connect the lower part of the
cable of the Tension Control
Assembly (9) with the hook as
shown in the diagram. Connect
the Lower Sensor Wire (45) to
the Exercise Monitor Sensor Wire
(46),ensuring a tight connection.
Carefully lower the Handlebar
Upright (25) onto the Main Frame
(28), then loosely fit 2 x M8 x
60mm Allen Bolts (79), 4 x
ø8.5x16 Curved Washers (69),
2 x ø8.5x13 Spring Washers (70)
and 2 x M8 Nylon Nuts (74) & 3 x
M8 x 20mm Allen Bolts (78), 3 x
ø8.5x13 Spring Washers (70) and
3 x ø8.5x16 Curved Washers (69).

Assembly Instructions
Step 3
Attach both Footplates
(11L / 11R) to the Footplate
Support Bars (27L / 27R)
using 2 x M10 x 45mm Hex
Bolts (57), 2 x ø10.5 x 18
Flat Washers (68) and 2 x
M10 Nylon Nuts (75) for each
Footplate. Align the
Footplates and tighten the
fitting Bolts and Nuts securely.
Note:
There are two possible mount
positions for the Footplates.
The holes furthest forward will
give a more angled pedaling
stance when exercised.
The holes furthest back will
provide a more upright stance
when exercised.
Choose the position that suits
you personally, making sure
that both sides use the same
holes for fitting.
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 4
Connect the Footplate Support
Bars (27L/R ) to the Crankshaft
(31) by fitting 1 x Shouldered
Bolt (49 L/R) and 1 x Wave
Washer (48) through the
Footplate Support Bar Pivot
Brackets (32) into the
Crankshaft and then fitting
1 x ø13 x 19 Spring Washer
(71) followed by 1 x Nylon Nut
(72 L/R) for each side to
secure the complete assembly.
Note:
Cap the Nylon Nut with 1 x
Round Cap (13) to each side.
One Bolt is supplied with a
RIGHT HAND THREAD for
the RIGHT HAND SIDE and
must be fitted by turning
CLOCKWISE. The other Bolt
is supplied with a LEFT HAND
THREAD for the LEFT HAND
SIDE and must be fitted by
turning ANTI-CLOCKWISE.
Ensure that the Shouldered Bolts
are fully tight beforefinally
securing the Nylon nuts.
Fit Round Caps (10) and (51) to
the Footplate Support Bar Pivot
Bolts.
ACW
CW

Assembly Instructions
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Step 5
The Handlebar Spacer (40) is
pre-fitted onto each side of the
Handlebar Upright Pivot Bar
as shown. Slide 1 x M19 Wave
Washer (47) onto each side of
the Handlebar Upright Pivot Bar.
Slide the assembly onto the Pivot
Bar and secure in place
with 1 x M8 x 20mm Allen Bolt
(78), 1 x ø8.5x13 Spring Washer
(70), 1 x ø8.5 x 25 Flat Washer
(66) and 1 x ø19.5 x 28 DWasher
(65) for each side. Fit the correctly
labeled (L or R) Dual Action
Handlebar – Upper (22 / 23) into
the appropriate Dual Action
Handlebar – Lower (26L / 26R) and
secure in place using 4x M8 x
40mm Hex Bolts (52), 4xø8.5 x 16
Curved Washers (69)
4 x ø8.5 x 13 Spring
Washers (70) and 4x M8
Dome Nuts (76). Fit Round
Caps (51) to the Dual Action
Handlebar-Upper (22 / 23).

Assembly Instructions
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Step 6
Fit the Fixed Handlebar Frame
(24) onto the Handlebar Upright
(25) using 2 x M8 x 25mm Allen
Bolts (50), securing with 2 x
M8 Spring Washers (70) and
2 x M8 Curved Washers (69).

Assembly Instructions
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Step 7
A
B
PULSE
Connect the Sensor Wires A
and B together. And insert the
Hand Pulse Sensor (7) into the
Jack Plug Socket marked
"PULSE" on the back of the
Exercise Monitor (21).
Attach the Exercise Monitor
(21) onto the Handlebar
Upright (25) using 2 x M5 x
10mm Screws (77).

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Only one person should be within the training area when the equipment is in use.
The free area must be at least 0.6m greater than the training area. This is a space where you can safely
dismount, without obstruction, in case of an emergency. Where two pieces of equipment are positioned
adjacent to each other the free area may be shared.
0.6m
(Free area)
0.6m
(Free area)
0.6m
(Free area)
0.6m
(Free area)
Training
area
3.7m
Workout Area

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Tailor your exercise program according to your physical condition. If you have been inactive for several years,
or are overweight, you must start slowly and increase your time on the equipment; a few minutes per workout
increase is advisable.
Initially, you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone, however, your aerobic fitness
will improve over the next six to eight weeks. Don’t be discouraged if it takes longer. It’s important to work at
your own pace.
Please remember these essentials:
• Have your doctor review your training and diet programs to advise you of a workout routine you should adopt.
• Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals.
• Monitor your pulse frequently. Establish your target heart rate based on your age and condition.
• Set up your equipment on a flat even surface with adequate training area, as prescribed in this manual.
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
Beats per minute (bpm)
25
Age
30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70
Cardiovascular
performance
Intermediate aerobic
Effective fat burning
Up to 55%
55% to 65%
65% to 85%
85% to Max
rst few months of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your target zone
as you exercise. After a few months, your heart rate can be increased gradually until it is near the middle of
your target zone as you exercise.
To measure your heart rate, stop exercising but continue moving your legs or
ngers on your wrist. Take a six-second heartbeat
nd your heart rate. For example, if your
six-second heartbeat count is 14, your head rate is 140 beats per minute.
(A six-seconds count is used because your heart rate will drop rapidly when you
stop exercising.) Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is at the
required level.
Exercise intensity
ts of exercising, it is important to exercise with the proper intensity. The intensity level can
be found by using your heart rate as a guide. For effective aerobic exercise, your heart rate should be maintained
at a level between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate as you exercise. This is known as your target zone.
You can find your target zone in the table below.
Exercise Information
Before starting

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Exercise Information
Muscle chart
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise improves the fissent of your lungs and heart - your body’s most important muscle. Aerobic
exercise is promoted by any activity that uses your large muscles (arms, legs, or buttock, for example).
Weight Training
Along with aerobic exercising which helps get rid of and keep off the excess fat that our bodies can store,
weight training is an essential part of the exercise routine. Weight training helps tone, build and strengthen
muscle. If you are working above your target zone, you may want to do a lower number of reps.
Targeted Muscle Groups
The exercise routine that is performed on the Cross Trainer will develop the upper and lower body muscle
groups.These muscle groups are highlighted on the muscle chart below.
Front
A: Trapezius
B: Anterior D eltoid
C: Pectoralis Major
D: Serratus Anterior
E: Biceps
F: Abdominal
G: Sartorius
H: Quadriceps
I: Tibialis Anterior
Back
J: Trapezius
K: Posterior D eltoid
L: Triceps
M: Latissimus Dorsi
N: Gluteals
O: Hamstrings
P: Gastrocnemius
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
D

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Each workout should include the following three parts:
1. Awarm-up, consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of light exercise. A proper warm-up increases your body
2. Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 minutes of exercising with your heart rate in your training
zone. (Noterst few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in your training
zone for longer than 20 minutes.)
3. exibility of your muscles and will help
to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness.
Hamstring stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the
opposite foot toward you and rest it against the
inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach toward
your toes as far as possible.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg.
Stretches: Hamstrings, lower back and groin.
Toe touch stretch
Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly
bend forward from your hips. Allow your back
and shoulders to relax as you reach down
toward your toes as far as possible.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times.
Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back.
Exercise Frequency
To maintain or improve your condition, plan three workouts each week, with at least one day of rest between
ve workouts each week, if desired.
Remember, the key to success is make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
Suggested Stretches
For a correct warm up, see the following basic stretching exercises. Move slowly as you stretch, never bounce.
temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise.
Exercise Information
Warming up and Cooling down

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Calf/achilles stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward
and place your hands against a wall. Keep your
back leg straight and your back foot flat on the
floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move
your hips toward the wall.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause further
stretching of the achilles tendons, bend your
back leg as well.
Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and ankles.
Quadriceps stretch
With one hand against the wall for balance,
reach back and grasp one foot with your other
hand. Keeping your bent knee pointing directly
heel towards your buttock until you feel a gentle
stretch in the target area.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg.
Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
Inner thigh stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your
knees outward. Pull your feet toward your groin
area as far as possible.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times.
Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
Exercise Information