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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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
sticker
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E
G

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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.
F-R
F-L

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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.
J
K
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I-3

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Step 4 Install Bottle Holder
Parts:
• Water Bottle Holder (Ref. K-2)
• Four M5x16 Screws (Ref. I-8)
• Seat Bottom (Ref. K-1)
Tools:
• Supplied Phillips Head Screwdriver
4-1 Align the Water Bottle Holder under the left side of the
Seat Bottom.
4-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
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K-1

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Step 5 Install Seat Bottom
Parts:
• Seat Bottom (Ref. K-1)
• Four M8x1x45 Screws (Ref. I-7)
• Four 8x16x2 Washers (Ref. I-3)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
5-1 Align the Seat Bottom (K-1) with the Seat Frame (K).
5-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
K-1
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Step 6 Install Seat bracket
Parts:
• Seat Bracket (Ref. L)
• Seat Back (Ref L-1)
• Four M8x16 Screws (Ref. I-5)
• Four 8x16x2 Washers (Ref. I-3)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
6-1 Align the Seat Bracket(L) with the Seat Back (L-1).
6-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
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L
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Step 7 Install Seat Back Assy and Seat Back Cover
Parts:
• Seat Back Cover (Ref. L-2)
• Seat Back Assy (From step 5)
• Four M8x35 Screws (Ref. I-9)
• Four 8x16x2 Washers (Ref. I-3)
• Seat Adjust Knob (Ref. I-10)
• Washer 10x25x2t (Ref. I-11)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
7-1 Place the threaded post on the Seat Bracket (L) through the slot
in the Seat Frame (K).
7-2 Attach the Seat Back Cover to the Seat Back Assembly using
four M8x35 Screws (I-9) and four 8x16x2 Washers (I-3).
7-3 Install the Seat Adjust Knob (I-10) and washer 10x25x2t (I-11)
onto the threaded post.
K
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L-2
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Step 8 Prepare to Install Seat Assembly
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
8-1 Unscrew the the seven screws and washers (D-18) that secure the
Seat Rail (H) and remove the Seat Rail from the unit. (Figure A)
Note: You will have to disconnect the Heart Rate Wire (M).
Do not let the Heart Rate Wire fall into the frame.
8-2 Unscrew the two screws and washers (D-18) that secure the
Seat Rail Bracket (D-22) and remove the bracket from the Seat
Rail. (Figure B)
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D-22
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M

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Step 9 Install Seat Assembly
Parts:
• Seat Assembly (From step 3-6)
• Seat Rail (Ref. H)
• Seat Rail Bracket (Ref. D-22)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
9-1 Pull out on the Seat Adjustment Knob (K-3) while sliding the
Seat Assembly onto the Seat Rail (H). Release the Adjustment
Knob to lock the Seat Assembly in place.
NOTE: Make sure the seat Adjustment Knob is on the side of the
Seat Rail that has the holes.
9-2 Reinstall the Seat Rail Bracket.
9-3 Reconnect the Heart Rate Wires and Reinstall the Seat Rail with
Seat Assembly on the main unit.
NOTE: After reconnecting the Heart Rate Wires, tuck them into
the hole in the frame to avoid pinching the wires.
9-4 Connect the Heart Rate Wire (M) to the jack on the junction box
labeled “HAND PULSE”. (Figure B)
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D-22
H
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Figure B
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C
C-1
Step 10 Install Handlebar Mast
Parts:
• Handlebar Mast (Ref C)
Tools:
• Supplied Allen Wrench
10-1 Remove the four Allen Bolts (C-1) and Curved Washers (C-2)
from the frame .
10-2 Connect the Upper and Lower Computer Wires and Heart Rate
Wires. (Detail A)
10-3 Insert the Handlebar Mast (C) into the main unit.
10-4 Re-install the four Allen Bolts and Curved Washers and
completely tighten.
Detail A
C-2

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Step 11 Install Handlebar
Parts:
• Handlebar (Ref B)
• Washer (Ref I-3)
• Screw M8x16 (Ref I-5)
11-1 Tuck the Computer Wires into the Mast to allow insertion of
the Handlebar .
11-2 Slide the Handlebar (B) into the Mast and secure with the
Console M8x16 Screw (I-5) and Washer (I-3) . (Figure A)
11-3 Pull the Computer Wires back up through the Handlebar as
shown. (Figure B)
Figure B
B
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Figure A

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I-4
Step 12 Install Computer Bracket
Parts:
• Computer Bracket (Ref. A-1)
• Angle Adjust Knob (Ref. I-2)
• Carriage Bolt M8x1.25x85 (Ref. I-13)
• Screw M8x85 (Ref. I-1)
• 2 Washers (Ref. I-3)
• Hex Nut (Ref. I-4)
Tools:
• Supplied Socket and Flat Wrenches
12-1 Align the Computer Bracket (A-1) with the holes in the Mast.
(See assembled view for reference)
12-2 Install and completely tighten the hardware.
Note: Use the Angle Adjust Knob to position the Computer to fit
individual preferences.
A-1
I-2
I-13
I-1
I-3
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Step 13 Install Computer
Parts:
• Computer (Ref. A )
Tools:
• Supplied Phillips Head Screwdriver
13-1 Remove the four screws from the back of the Computer (A).
13-2 Feed the Fan Wire (M) through the slot in the Computer Bracket
(A-1) and insert it in the receptical found in the slot on the back
of the Computer.
13-3 Connect the Heartrate Wire (C-3) from the mast to the lead
coming out of the back of the Computer.
13-4 Connect the Computer Wires (C-4) to the slotted connection in
the back of the Computer.
13-5 Align the Computer with the holes in the Computer Bracket.(A-1)
13-6 Re-install and completely tighten the hardware.
A
A-1
M
C-3
C-4