Schwinn Airdyne User manual

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.......... •Dual Action Design
Derivers a simultaneous, full body workout
with the versatility of exercising your lower
or upper body separately
.......... On-Board Computer
Obtain immediate feedback regarding your
fitness progress
.......... Built-in Transport Wheels
Make it simple to move the bike across
any fiat surface
........... Seat
Extra-padded, anatomically-designed seat
provides maximum comfort
.......... Adjustable Seat Post
Reliable and easy seat height adjustment
accommodates riders of all body sizes and
leg lengths
••••••Airdyne ®Evolution TM Comp Fanwheel
Smaller Evolution fanwheel provides smooth
resistance, controlled air-cooling and a low
step-over height
• • • • • • • • • ,Evolution TM Comp Serial Number
Located on the left chainguard bracket
,••••••••••Second Stage Belt-drive
The Evolution Comp offers a super-torque drive
belt providing a quieter ride

Thank you for making the Schwinn Airdynd_/Airdynd °_
Evolution TM Comp Bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities.
For years to come, you'll be able to rely on Schwinn
craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal
fitness goals.
The Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike should enable you to shape
and monitor your workouts to:
A Increase your energy level
A Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness
A Increase upper and lower body muscle strength
Y Decrease your overall percentage of body fat
Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or
are already in good shape, the Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike is
designed to be an efficient, easy and fun way to achieve an
enhanced level of fitness. You can exercise your way to a slimmer
and healthier body. The on-board digital computer enables
you to accurately monitor your progress by tracking time, distance,
mets, watts, calories, RPMs and optional heart rate.
This Owner's Manual contains all the information you need to
operate and enjoy your Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike. Also
included are general fitness guidelines. Please read this
Owner's Manual in its entirety before getting onto the
Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike and working out. So let's
get started.
Take your time and have fun!

Safeguards
Safeguardsand Warnings ....................................................................8
Bike Operation
Seat Adjustment .....................................................................................9
Lower Body workout .............................................................................9
Lower and Upper Body Workout ........................................................9
Upper Body Workout Only ...................................................................9
Computer Operation
Computer Operation .............................................................................10
initial Computer Setup ..........................................................................11
Starting an Exercise .............................................................................11
TIME SET Mode .....................................................................................12
Computer Display Feedback ................................................................12
Quick Start ..............................................................................................13
Results Mode ..........................................................................................13
Stopping the Exercise ...........................................................................14
SCAN Function .......................................................................................14
Other Features ........................................................................................15
Computer Buttons ..................................................................................15
H0M and CLUb Settings in Initial Setup ............................................16
Intitial Computer Setup for Club Mode ...............................................16
Maintenance
Moving Your Bike ...................................................................................17
installing New Batteries ......................................................................17
Adjusting the Drive Chain or Belt Tension .........................................17
Fanwheel Alignment ..............................................................................17
Leveling Your Bike .................................................................................17
Locking Your Bike ..................................................................................17
General Maintenance ...........................................................................17
Fitness Guide ..........................................................................................18
Warranty
Warranty Terms .....................................................................................29

Readthe owners Manual and follow it carefully before using
the exercise bicycle.
Read all Warnings posted onthe exercise bicycle.
"Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any
time, you feel faint or dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your
physician.
• Keep Children awayfrom the exercise bicycle
• Inspect the exercise bicycle for worn or loose parts prior to use.
Tighten/replace any loose or worn components prior to use.
• Do not wear loose or dangling clothing or jewelry while using the
exercise bicycle.
• Set up and operate the exercise bicycle on a solid level surface.
• Care should be taken in mounting and dismounting the exercise bicycle.
• Always engage the locking mechanism when not in use. (see page 17)

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
m Seat Adjustment
Proper seat height ensures maximumexercise
efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of
injury.
1.Place one pedal in the down position, and
center the ball of yourfoot overthe center of the
pedal. Yourleg should be slightly bentatthe knee.
(Fig.1)
If you leg istoo straight or your foot cannot touch
the pedal,you will needto lower the seat. If your
leg istoo bent,you will needto raisethe seat.
2.Dismountthe bike. unscrew the adjustment knob
on the seat tube and pull outthe locking pin.(Fig.2)
Lower or raisethe seat to the desired height. Allow
the locking pin to engage andfully tighten inplace.
m Lower Body Workout
Onceyou are inposition and sitting comfortably,
slowly begin pedaling with your arms relaxed at
your sides or with your hands resting on the hand
grips asthe arm levers move. Pedal at an easy
pace until you feel secure and comfortable. To
increasethe air resistance andworkload, increase
your pedaling speed.
m Lower add Upper Body Workout
Fora complete bodyworkout, graspthe hand grips
with palms down. Pushand pull the armlevers as
you pedal, keepingelbows low and next to your
body. Toexercise all the muscle groups inyour
arms,vary your hand position on the grips. (Fig.3)
Fig. 4
m UpperBody OalyWorkout
Onceyou have gained momentumwith pedal-
ing,you can experiment with an upper body only
workkout technique. Graspthe hand gripsfirmly
with palms down and place your feet onthe foot
pegs near the fanwheel axle. Leanforward atthe
hips, keeping your back straight and shoulders
down, while continuing to push and pull the arm
levers. (Fig.4)

m ComputerOperation
TheAirdyne/Airdyne EVOCompcomputer iseasyto operate and provides
youwith importantfeedback during your exercise. Starting the computer is
as easy as pressing the Start Button. While "exercising" the computer will
display informationrelating to your exercise time, power output, approximate
energy expended, and even your Heart Rate.At the end of your workout, the
display will present youwith a summary ofyour workout, called the Results
Mode.
Bytaking afew momentsto fully understand the computer operation and
functions, youwill get morepleasure, motivation andvalue from yourAir-
dyne/Evolution Comp Bikeworkouts, it'sreally very easy.
Top Display
Line
Bottom Display
Line
Middle Display
Line
Scan Buttons
=}= Button
Reset Button
Start/Stop
Button
Enter Button
= -- Button
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mInitial Computer Set Up
Begin byinstallingthe batteries intothe back of the console. The display will
show "AD4" (or "ADEV"for the EVOCompmodel) and "SETMILES.... KM"
This console can read either Englishunits (PoundsMiles, and Miles per Hour)
or Metric (Kilograms,Kilometers, and Kilometers per Hour.) Usethe %" and "-"
buttons to select either (MILES)(forEnglishunits) or "KM" (forMetric units.)
Pressthe ENTERbutton to confirm your choice.
Note: You can return to this screen by pressing and holding down the RESET
and ENTERbuttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Next, the display will ask youto select "Horn" (forHome use)or "CLUb" (forClub
or Studio use.)
mHome aad Club Settiags ia the laitial Computer Set Up
The intentfor Homeuse isthat the default values for User Weight andTime for
each exercise are basedon the values entered during the last exercise.
Usingthe Homesetting, means that the user will avoid havingto set his or her
Weight, and Exercisetime eachtime they exercise.
The Clubsetting setsthe default values for User Weight andTime to 150pounds
and 20:00minutes. This meansthat eachtime you start an exercise, you will be
asked to adjust the Time up or down from 20:00,andto adjust your Weight up or
down from 150pounds(or70 kg inMetric Mode.)
Thefollowing steps completethe InitialComputerSet Up,for Homemode. For
Clubmode, see heading below- initial Computer SetUpfor ClubMode.
Onceyou have selected "HOM mode", the display will askyou to set the
ELEVATION(yourelevation abovesea level.) This "calibrates" the console so
that itwill read more accurately the informationregarding WATTS, METS,and
CALORIESper HOUR.Again, usethe %" "-" and "ENTER"buttons to select and
confirm.
The display will ask youto "ENTERWEIGHT" Enteryour current weight using
the %.... -" and ENTERbuttons. This weight isusedto calculate Calories per
hour and Mets more accurately ifyou choose the Quick Start Modefor exercis-
ing. See more on Quick Start below. This completes the initial ComputerSetUp.
m Startiag aa Exercise
There are two modesto exercise in. Thefirst is"TIME SET"Mode. The other is
Quick Start Mode.

mTiME SET Mode
(allows youto pre=setathe amount oftime youwish to exercise for)
Toactivate the computer (turnonthe display) you can either press any key,or
you can begin pedaling. The display will show "ENTERTIME." You can usethe
"+" "-" buttonsto set the time you wish to exercise for. Pressthe "ENTER"key
to confirm. The display will now show "ENTERWEIGHT" Usethe "+" "-" and
ENTERbuttonsto set and confirm your current weight. By entering your weight,
the CALORIE,CALORIEper HOUR,and METScalculations will be moreaccurate.
When you press the ENTERbutton,the exercise program will begin. The display
isdivided intothree DisplayLines;top, middle and bottom.
m Computer Display Feedback (biemetric fields)
Top Display Line:
Time: Exercise Time
Miles: Approximate miles covered
Middle Display Line:
LEVEL:This is a measure of your power output. LEVELis defined as
WATTS/49
WATTS: This is a measure of your instantaneous power output.
WATTS isdependant on how fast you are pedaling.
AVGWATTS: This measures your average power output to this point in
the exercise.
METS: This stands for Metabolic Rate. A MET rate of 1is defined as
your resting rate. As your power output (andtherefore your exercise
intensity) increases, your METrate wilt increase and be displayed as
multiples ofyour resting rate. If you are exercising at 10METS,you are
expending Calories at a rate 10times faster than atyour resting rate
AVGMETS:This measures your average METSto this point in the
exercise.
SPEED:This is an estimate of your speed if you were on anoutdoor bicycle
based on your power output.
Bottom Display Line:
CALORIES:The approximate amountof (Kite)Caloriesyou have expended
during exercise.
CALORIESperHOUR: Based onyour exercise intensity,this isthe rate you are
expending (Kilo)Calories.
AVGCALORIESper HOUR:This isyour average Calorie expenditure rateto this
point in your exercise.
PEDALRPM: The current pedal speed in "revolutions per minute."
HEARTRATE: Ifyou aretransmitting aHeart Ratesignal tothe console (via a
Chest Strap Transmitter,) yourHeart Ratewilt be displayed in
"beats per minute."
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