Schwinn Fitness 231 User manual

RECUMBENT
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
PN 001-6977 REV A (072606)

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CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Hardware ................................................................................................2
Exploded View ........................................................................................4
Parts List .................................................................................................5
Assembly Instructions ..........................................................................6
Important Contact Numbers ...............................................................22

HARDWARE
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Note: Please verify you have all correct parts and quantities before
assembling unit.
If you are missing items, are short quantities, or have damaged
components, please contact Schwinn at 1.800.864.1270
I-12 Regular Washer 12.5*20*2t(1)
I-8 Screw M5*16MM (4)
I-5 Allen Bolt M8xP1.25x16mm (9)
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Socket Wrench
I-6 Screws M8x16mm 
I-1 M8xP1.25x85mm 
I-4 lock nut for M8
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I-2 Knob (1)
I-3 Flat Washer 8*16*2t(20)
I-11 Regular Washer 10*25*2t(1)
I-9 Allen Bolt M8xP1.0x35mm (5)
I-7 Allen Bolt M8xP1.0x45mm (4)
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I-10 Knob (1)
I-13 Carriage Bolt M8xP1.25x85MM (1)

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HARDWARE
Note: Please verify you have all correct parts and quantities before
assembling unit.
If you are missing items, are short quantities, or have damaged
components, please contact Schwinn at 1.800.864.1270
I-12 Regular Washer 12.5*20*2t(1)
I-8 Screw M5*16MM (4)
I-5 Allen Bolt M8xP1.25x16mm (9)
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I-3 Flat Washer 8*16*2t(20)
I-11 Regular Washer 10*25*2t(1)
I-9 Allen Bolt M8xP1.0x35mm (5)
I-7 Allen Bolt M8xP1.0x45mm (4)
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I-10 Knob (1)
I-13 Carriage Bolt M8xP1.25x85MM (1)

EXPLODED VIEW
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EXPLODED VIEW
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PARTS LIST
PARTS LIST
Ref. Description Qty
A Computer 1
A-1 Computer bracket 1
A-2 Screw M5x14L 4
B Handlebar 1
C Handlebar mast 1
C-1 Screw M8x1.25x16 4
C-2 Curved Washer 4
C-3 Upper heart rate wire 1
C-4 Upper computer wire 1
D Main frame 1
D-1 Lower heart rate wire 1
D-2 Lower computer wire 1
D-17 AC Adaptor 1
D-18 Screw M8x1.25x16L 11
D-19 Flat Washer 8x16 11
D-22 Seat rail bracket 1
E Front stabilizer 1
F Pedal pair 1
G Rear stabilizer 1
H Seat rail 1
I-1 Screw M8xP1.25x85L 1
I-2 Angle adjust knob 1
I-3 Flat washer 8x16x2t 20
I-4 Nylon nut 1
I-5 Screw M8x16 9
I-6 Screw M8x16 Flat 4
I-7 Screw M8x1x45 4
I-8 Screw M5x16 4
I-9 Screw M8x35 5
I-10 Seat Adjust Knob 1
I-11 Flat Washer 10x25x2t 1
I-12 Flat Washer 12.5x20 1
I-13 Carriage Bolt M8x1.25x85 1
J Seat Handlebar 1
K Seat Frame 1
K-1 Seat bottom 1
K-2 Water bottle holder 1
K-3 Seat adjustment knob 1
L Seat frame 1
L-1 Seat back 1
L-2 Seat Back Cover w/ Magazine Holder 1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will aid in the assembly process .
By using these principles, you can simplify each process and save
yourself extra time and effort.
1. To make the assembly process go faster, gather the pieces you need
for each step and thoroughly read the assembly instructions for that
step prior to starting assembly for the step.
2. When attaching two pieces, gently lift and look through the bolt holes
to help guide the bolt through the holes.
3. As a general rule, and for all bolts and nuts, turn bolts or nuts toward
the right to tighten and left to loosen. Or you can remember the
mnemonic: “Righty tighty, lefty loosey.”

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 Install Front and Rear Stabilizers
Parts:
• Front Stabilizer (Ref. E )
• Rear Stabilizer (Ref. G )
• M8x16 Screws (Ref. I-6)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
1-1 Attach the Rear Stabilizer (G) to the rear of the Main Unit using
two M8 X 16mm screws (I-6).
1-2 Attach the Front Stabilizer (E) with the UP sticker and wheels
toward the front of the Main Unit using two M8 X 16mm screws.
UP
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Step 2 Install Pedals
Parts:
• Right Pedal (F-R)
• Right Pedal (F-L)
Tools:
• Supplied Pedal Wrench
2-1 Screw the Left Pedal ( has an “L” stamped into the end of
the pedal ) into the Left Crank Arm.
Note: The Left Pedal has a left handed thread and screws in
counter clockwise.
2-2 Screw the Right Pedal ( has an “R “stamped into the end of the
pedal ) into the Right Crank Arm.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 3 Install Handlebar
Parts:
• Seat Frame (Ref. K)
• Handlebar (Ref. J)
• Four M8x16 screws (Ref. I-5)
• Four 8x16x2 Washers (Ref. I-3)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
3-1 Align Handlebar with holes in Seat Frame.
3-2 Route the handlebar heart rate wire under the junction box
making sure that the wires won’t be pinched. Connect the
handlebar heart rate wire to the jack on the Seat Frame junction
box labeled “PULSE INPUT”.
3-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the wires when tightening the
hardware.
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