Spirit XBR55 User manual

XBR55 SEMI - RECUMBENT BIKE
OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
5 IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
6 IMPORTANT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
6 PRODUCT REGISTRATION
7 XBR55 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
14 CONSOLE OPERATION
21 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
29 USING HEART RATE TRANSMITTER
30 USING THE SPIRIT FIT APP
33 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
34 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
Thank you for purchasing our product, please save these instructions. Please do not perform or attempt any
customizing, adjustments, repair or maintenance that is not described in this manual.

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Congratulations on your new semi-recumbent bike and welcome to the Spirit Fitness family!
Thank you for your purchase of this quality semi-recumbent bike from Spirit Fitness.Your new semi-recumbent bike was
manufactured by one of the leading tness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive
warranties available. Through your dealer, Spirit Fitness will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as
possible for many years to come. If not purchased direct from Spirit Fitness, the local dealership where you purchased this
semi-recumbent bike is your administrator for all Spirit Fitness warranty and service needs. Their responsibility is to provide
you with the technical knowledge and service personnel to make your experience more informed and any difculties easier
to remedy.
Please take a moment at this time to record the name of the dealer, their telephone number, and the date of purchase
below to make any future, needed contact easy. We appreciate your support and we will always remember that you are the
reason that we are in business.
Yours in Health,
Spirit Fitness
NAME OF DEALER _____________________________________
DEALER PHONE # _____________________________________
PURCHASE DATE _____________________________________

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER -To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons, install the bike on a at level
surface with access to a 115-volt, 15-amp grounded outlet
with only the bike plugged into the circuit.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT IS A 14AWG OR
BETTER,WITH ONLY ONE OUTLET ON THE END:
• To reduce the risk of burns, re electric shock, or injury
to persons:
• An appliance should never be left unattended when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and
before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive
heating can occur and cause re, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
• Close super vision is necessary when this appliance
is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled
persons.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return
the appliance to a service center for examination and
repair.
• Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord
as a handle.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never operate the appliance with the air openings
blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the
like.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being use or where oxygen is being administered.
• Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet
only.
• The appliance is intended for household use.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep children under the age of 13 away from this
machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY!

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Fitness Equipment Safety Instructions
To disconnect turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from the outlet.
• Do not operate equipment on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and equipment may result.
• Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult a physician. This is especially important for persons over the age
of 35 or persons with pre-existing health conditions.
• Do not attempt to use your equipment for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Their purpose is to provide you with an approximate measurement in
relation to your target heart rate. Use of a chest transmitter strap (sold separately) is a much more accurate method
of heart rate analysis .Various factors, including the user’s movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The
pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general.
• Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on your equipment. Quality
athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue.
Failure to follow all guidelines may compromise the effectiveness of the exercise experience, expose yourself (and possibly
others) to injury, and reduce the longevity of the equipment.
Important Electrical Instructions
WARNING
NEVER remove any cover without rst disconnecting D.C. power. If voltage varies by ten percent (10%) or more, the
performance of your tness bike may be affected. Such conditions are not covered under your warranty. If you suspect the
voltage is low, contact your local power company or a licensed electrician for proper testing.
NEVER expose this Semi-Recumbent Bike to rain or moisture.This product is NOT designed for use outdoors, near
a pool or spa, or in any other high humidity environment. The operating temperature specication is 40 to 120 degrees
Fahrenheit, and humidity is 95% non-condensing (no water drops forming on surfaces).

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Circuit Breakers: Some circuit breakers used in homes are not rated for high inrush currents that can occur when a
equipment is rst turned on or even during use. If your equipment is tripping the house circuit breaker (even though it is
the proper current rating) but the circuit breaker on the equipment itself does not trip, you will need to replace the home
breaker with a high inrush type. This is not a warranty defect. This is a condition we as a manufacture have no ability to
control. This part is available through most electrical supply stores. Examples: Grainger part # 1D237, or available online at
www.squared.com part #QO120HM.The electrical outlet used should have a dedicated 15 amp circuit breaker.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If the your equipment should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current, reducing the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualied electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product if it will not t the outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 110-volt/15 amp dedicated circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle as shown below if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet, (shown below) can
be installed by a qualied electrician. The green colored
rigid ear-lug, or the like, extending from the adapter, must
be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it
must be held in place by a metal screw.

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Serial Number Location
Important Operation Instructions
• NEVER operate this Semi-Recumbent Bike without reading and completely understanding the results of any
operational change you request from the computer.
• Understand that changes in resistance do not occur immediately. Set your desired resistance level on the computer
console and release the adjustment key.The computer will obey the command gradually.
• NEVER use your tness bike during an electrical storm. Surges may occur in your household power supply that could
damage tness bike components. Unplug the tness bike during an electrical storm as a precaution.
• Use caution while participating in other activities while pedaling on your Semi-Recumbent Bike; such as watching
television, reading, etc. These distractions may cause you to lose balance which may result in serious injury.
• Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to function properly with little nger
pressure.
Record Your Serial Number
Please record the serial number of this tness product in the space provided
below.
Serial Number:
Register Your Purchase
The self-addressed product registration card must be completed in full and returned to Spirit Fitness.
You can also go to http://www.spirittness.com/residentialwarrantyregistration.html under the Support
tab to register online.

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XBR55 PRE ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
1. Cut the straps, then along the dotted line on the bottom of the box; lift
the box over the unit and unpack.
2. Locate the hardware package.The hardware is separated into four steps.
Remove the tools rst. Remove the hardware for each step as needed to
avoid confusion. The numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis
(#) are the item number from the assembly drawing for reference.
TOOLS INCLUDED:
12/14mm Wrench
13/15mm Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
13/14mm Wrench
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 Main Frame
1 Console Mast
1 Rear Stabilizer
1 Seat Back Frame
1 Front Handle Bar
1 Handle Bar
1 Seat Back Cover
1 Console Mast Cover
1 Front Stabilizer Cover
1 Rear Stabilizer Cover
1 Console
1 Seat Cushion
2 Cup Holders
2 Pedals
1 Hardware Kit

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CONSOLE FAN
CONSOLE
FRONT STABILIZER
CRANK ARMS
CONSOLE MAST COVER
MAIN FRAME
PULSE GRIPS
CUP HOLDER
REAR STABILIZER
PEDALS
CONSOLE MAST
SEAT
SEAT BACK
FRONT HANDLEBARS

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XBR55 STEP ONE
HARDWARE FOR STEP 1
PART TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY
65 BOLT 3/8”X53mm 2
67 BOLT 3/8”XUNC16X4” 2
84 FLAT WASHER Ø3/8” × Ø25 × 2T 2
89 NYLOC NUT 3/8”X7T 2
191 CAP NUT 3/8”XUNC16X12.5T 2
1. Gather HARDWARE FOR STEP 1.
2. Attach the REAR STABILIZER (7) to the
MAIN FRAME (1) with the 2 BOLTS (65)
and 2 FLAT WASHERS (84) and 2 CAP
NUTS (191).Tighten completely with the
WRENCH (112).
3. Attach the SEAT BACK (5) to the SEAT
CARRIAGE (4) of the main frame. Slide 1
BOLT (67) through each side, then attach a
NYLOC NUT (89) to each bolt.Tighten the
bolts just enough so there is no side to side
play, but freedom of movement front to back.
Use the WRENCHES provided (112 & 130).
4. Insert an END CAP (32) into each opening
of the Front Stabilizer Tube.You may need
to tap them in with a rubber mallet if they are
tight..

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XBR55 STEP TWO
HARDWARE FOR STEP 2
PART TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY
68 BOLT 5/16”XUNC18X5/8” 8
76 FLAT WASHER Ø5/16” × Ø18 × 1.5T 6
82 SPLIT WASHER 5/16”X1.5T 2
83 CURVED WASHER Ø5/16” × 19 × 1.5T 2
99 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M5 × 12mm 4
1. Gather HARDWARE FOR STEP 2.
2. Slide the COMPUTER CABLE (44),
HANDLEBAR RESISTANCE CONTROL
CABLE (148), and HAND PULSE CABLE
(45) through the bottom of the CONSOLE
MAST COVER (31) and then the bottom of
the CONSOLE MAST (2). Make sure the
Console Mast Cover is correctly oriented (see
illustration).
3. Install the CONSOLE MAST (2) into the
receiving tube (make sure not to pinch cables;
damage to the electronics could occur) of the
MAIN FRAME (1). Insert 2 BOLTS (68) and
2 FLAT WASHERS (76) on each side. Insert
2 BOLTS and 2 CURVED WASHERS (83)
on the front. Tighten all 6 bolts rmly with the
WRENCH (112).
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4. Remove the white Styrofoam pad (factory installed to prevent
bolts from being accidentally dropped into the Console Mast
Tube).
5. Attach the HANDLE BAR ASSEMBLY (3) onto the
CONSOLE MAST (2) bracket with the 2 BOLTS (68),
2 SPLIT WASHERS (82), and 2 FLAT WASHERS (76).
Completely tighten with the WRENCH (112). Insert the
COMPUTER CABLE (44), HANDLEBAR RESISTANCE
CONTROL CABLE (148), and HAND PULSE CABLE
(45) into their respective connectors in the back of the
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY (19). Attach the console onto the
mounting plate with 4 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS (99).
Tighten with the PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW DRIVER (114).

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XBR55 STEP THREE
HARDWARE FOR STEP 3
PART TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY
71 BOLT 3/8” X 1-3/4” 4
77 FLAT WASHER Ø3/8” X Ø19 X 1.5T 4
89 NYLOC NUT 3/8”X7T 4
98 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M6X15MM 4
1. Gather HARDWARE FOR STEP 3.
2. Install the SEAT (61) on the SEAT
CARRIAGE (4) with 4 PHILLIPS HEAD
SCREWS (98).Tighten with the PHILLIPS
HEAD SCREW DRIVER (114).
3. Attach the SEAT HANDLE BAR (6) to
the SEAT CARRIAGE (4) with the 4 Hex
Head Bolts (71), 4 FLAT WASHERS (77),
and 4 Nyloc Nuts (89).Tighten with the
WRENCHES provided (112 & 130).
4. Plug the HAND PULSE SENSOR CABLES
(27) into the rear two holes on the left side of
the rear plastic cover. Plug the HANDLEBAR
RESISTANCE CABLES (150) into the
remaining front hole..

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XBR55 STEP FOUR
HARDWARE FOR STEP 4
PART TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY
70 BOLT 5/16”XUNC18X1-1/4” 1
76 FLAT WASHER Ø5/16” × Ø18 × 1.5T 1
91 NYLOC NUT 5/16”X6T 1
105 SHEET METAL SCREW 4X16MM 4
1. Gather HARDWARE FOR STEP 4.
2. Install the GAS CYLINDER (57) on the SEAT
BACK FRAME (5) with 1 BOLT (70), 1 FLAT
WASHER (76) and 1 NYLOC NUT (91) by
using the WRENCHES provided (112 & 113).
3. Attach the PEDALS (116L, 117R) to the
CRANK ARMS (51L, 51R). Tighten with
the WRENCH (113). Remember that the
LEFT PEDAL has a reverse thread and
will be threaded onto the Crank arm in a
COUNTERCLOCKWISE motion.There is an
“L” stamped in the end of the threaded post of
the left pedal and an “R” in the right. Make sure
to tighten the pedals as rmly as you can. It may
be necessary to re-tighten the pedals if you feel
a thumping while pedaling the bike. A thumping
or clicking noise is usually caused by loose pedals.
4. Attach the DRINK BOTTLE HOLDERS (39L
& 38R) to the sides of the SEAT HANDLE
BAR (6) with 4 SHEET METAL SCREWS
(105).Tighten with the PHILLIPS HEAD
SCREW DRIVER (114)

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XBR55 CONSOLE OPERATION
Large Blue-LED
Matrix Window
Ten innovative
programs offer a
variety of work-outs
Fan to keep
you cool
Heart Rate % Profile
Easy-Touch
Control Buttons
Message Center
Convenient cargo
compartment for
keys, phone, or
MP3 player

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POWER
When the power cord is connected to the equipment, the console will automatically power up.
When initially powered on the console will perform an internal self-test. During this time all the lights
will turn on. When the lights go off, the Message Center will show the software version (i.e.: VER 1.0).
The distance window shows the distance in miles and the time window shows the total hours of use.
The odometer will remain displayed for only a few seconds then the console will go to the start up
display. The dot matrix display will be scrolling through the different proles of the programs and the
Message Center will be scrolling the start up message.You may now begin to use the console.
Dot Matrix Center Display
Twenty columns of boxes (10 high) indicate each segment of a workout. The boxes only show an
approximate level (resistance) of effort. They do not necessarily indicate a specic value - only an
approximate percent to compare levels of intensity. In Manual Operation the resistance dot matrix
window will build a prole “picture” as values are changed during a workout.

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1/4 Mile Track
The 1/4-mile track (one lap) will be displayed around the dot matrix window. The ashing segment
indicates your progress. Once the 1/4-mile (Metric - 0.4k) is complete this feature will begin again. The
Lap track will move in a counterclockwise direction.
There is a lap counter in the Message Center for monitoring your distance.
Pulse Grip Feature
The Pulse (Heart Rate) console window will display your current heart rate in beats per minute
during the workout.You must use both stainless steel sensors on the front cross bar or the heart rate
transmitter chest strap to display your pulse. Pulse value displays anytime the upper display is receiving
a Pulse signal.You may not use the Grip Pulse feature while in Heart Rate Programs.
Note: Refer to Important Safety Instructions (page 3) concerning Pulse Grip operation.
Calorie Display
Displays the cumulative calories burned at any given time during your workout.
Note:This is only a rough guide used for comparison of different exercise sessions, which cannot be
used for medical purposes.
Speakers
The console has built-in Speakers.You may plug an Audio Source (CD player, MP3, Computer, etc.) into
the jack on the right side of console. There is no volume control on the console. The volume must be
controlled on the Audio Source.

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Muscle Activation Figure
There is an anatomical gure located at the top of the console. This gure will light all areas that
are activated when using the bike. These will light up during any of the programs. You can control
which muscles are activated by customizing the resistance prole during the set up phase of console
programming. If you accept the default program prole, the selected program will determine which
muscles will be activated by automatically adjusting the resistance. Generally the following guidelines
hold true:
The upper body LED’s will not light
The lower body lights will activate in three degrees of engagement: Green represents minimal muscle involvement,
yellow represents medium involvement, and red represents full or heavy activation.
These are the different scenarios for lower body muscle activation:
Levels 1-10: Green – Hamstrings & Gluteals light up; Amber – Quadriceps & Calves light up
Levels 11-20: Amber – Hamstrings & Gluteals light up; Red Quadriceps & Calves light up
Heart Rate % Profile
The console LCD screen will display your current heart rate anytime a pulse is detected.The Bar
Graph, located to the right of the LCD screen, will show your current heart rate % in relation to
your projected maximum heart rate, which is determined by your age that you entered during the
programming phase of any of the 10 programs. The signicance of the bar graph colors are as follows:
50-60% of maximum is Amber
65-80% of maximum is Amber and Green
85-90% or more is Amber, Green, and Red
Quick Start

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This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Start key
to begin, this will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and
the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Level Up/Down buttons. The dot matrix
display will have only the bottom row lit at rst. As you increase the work load more rows will light
indicating a harder workout. The tness bike will get harder to pedal as the rows increase.
There are 20 levels of resistance available for plenty of variety. The rst 5 levels are very easy workloads
and the changes between levels are set to a good progression for de-conditioned users. Levels 6-10 are
more challenging, but the increases in resistance from one level to the next remain small. Levels 11-15
start getting tough as the levels jump more dramatically. Levels 16-20 are extremely hard and are good
for short interval peaks and elite athletic training.
Basic Information
The Message Center will initially be displaying the Program name.When in scan mode during a
program, speed will be displayed for four seconds, then move on and display Watts (indication of
workload). If 100 watts is displayed, you are doing enough work to keep a 100-watt light bulb lit. The
data changes to Laps completed, Segment time, Max level. Pressing the Enter button again will bring
you back to the beginning.
The Stop button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop key once during a program will pause
the program for 5 minutes. If you need to get a drink, answer the phone or any of the many things that
could interrupt your workout, this is a great feature.To resume your workout during Pause, just press
the Start key. If the Stop button is pressed twice during a workout, the program will end and the
console will display your Workout Summary (Total time, Avg. Speed, Avg. Watts, Avg. HR, total Laps). If