Vision Fitness E3600HRC User manual

Guide
Owner’s
VISION FITNESS
T8600S/HRC & X6600HRC/DA
E3600HRC, R2600HRC,

Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . 6
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . 7,8
EASY-8™ CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . 8
POWER, ONE-BUTTON START™ . . . 9
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . 11
PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USING HEART RATE PROGRAM . . . 13
ABOUT HEART RATE CONTROL . . . 14
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE . . . . . . 15
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . 16
TROUBLESHOOTING HR STRAP . . . 17
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . 18
HOME USE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 20
LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . 22
E3600HRC
R2600HRC
T8600S&HRC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 26
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . 30
POWER, EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . 31
ONE-BUTTON START - T8600S . . . 32
FEEDBACK DISPLAY - T8600S . . . 33
ONE-BUTTON START - T8600HRC . 34
PROGRAM DETAILS - T8600HRC . . 35
FEEDBACK DISPLAY - T8600HRC . . 36
PROGRAMMING - T8600HRC . . . . 38
HRC PROGRAM - T8600HRC . . . . 39
ABOUT HRC - T8600HRC . . . . . . . 40
TARGET HR ZONE - T8600HRC . . . 41
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . 42
TROUBLESHOOTING HR STRAP . . . 43
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . 44
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . 45
HOME USE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 46
LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . 48
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 52
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . 54
FOOT POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
EASY-8™ CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . 56
POWER, ONE-BUTTON START™ . . 57
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . 58
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . 59
PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
USING HRC PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 61
ABOUT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . 62
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE . . . . . . 63
ABOUT X6600HRC DUAL ACTION . 64
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . 66
TROUBLESHOOTING HR STRAP . . . 67
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . 68
HOME USE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 70
LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . 72
YOUR FITNESS PROGRAM . . . . . . 74
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . 76
WEEKLY LOG SHEETS . . . . . . . . . 80
MONTHLY LOG SHEETS . . . . . . . . 82
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CONTACT
HEART RATE
BARS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT FRONT FEET &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
REAR FOOT
ASSEMBLY
REAR FOOT
ASSEMBLY
CONTACT
HEART RATE
BARS
FRONT FEET &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
MAST
EASY-8™
CONSOLE
EASY-8™
CONSOLE
CONSOLE
MAST
POWER
SWITCH
POWER
SWITCH

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this exercise product.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or
injury to persons:
• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this
Owner’s Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not remove the Bike sidecovers. Service should be performed
only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.
• Never operate this Bike if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water.
Return the Bike to a retailer for examination and repair.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use outdoors.
• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug
from outlet.
• Only use the power cord provided with your VISION FITNESS Bike.
• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on
top of the power cord, which may pinch and damage it.
• Unplug your VISION FITNESS Bike before moving it.
CHILDREN
• Keep children off your VISION FITNESS Bike at all times.
• When the VISION FITNESS Bike is in use, young children and pets
should be kept at least 10 feet away.
WARNING!
Your VISION FITNESS Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power
source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the console.
Alternatively, the Bike can instead be plugged into an outlet using the
included power supply.

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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE
CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or
shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your
physician before continuing.
• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Bike.
• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Bike.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

MOVING
Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into
the front legs. To move the E3600, firmly grasp the handlebars,
carefully tip toward you and roll on the transport wheels. To move
the R2600, firmly grasp the rear foot assembly, carefully lift and roll
on the transport wheels.
CAUTION: Our Bikes are well-built and heavy, weighing up to
140 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary.
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LEVELING
The Bike should be level for optimum use. If your Bike wobbles
when you have placed it where you intend to use it, raise or lower
one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the bottom of the
rear foot support. Once you have leveled the Bike, lock the levelers
in place by tightening the wing nuts against the rear foot support.

SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT POSITIONING
The seat is at the proper position when your knee is slightly bent
when the pedal is in the furthest position, with the ball of your foot
centered on the pedal.
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E3600HRC SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Grasp the Seat Adjustment Knob,
located at the base of the
seatpost. Pull the Knob out, then
raise or lower the seatpost to the
desired height. Release the Knob
and allow the seatpost to lock
into position.

R2600HRC SEAT ADJUSTMENT
SEAT POSITION
While seated on the Bike, lift the
Seat Lever and slide the seat
forward or back. When the seat
is positioned properly, simply
release the Seat Lever to lock the
seat into position.
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EASY-8™ CONSOLE
Your EASY-8™ Console arrives preset to display Miles. If you wish
to display Kilometers instead, remove the Console from the Console
Mast by removing the four mounting bolts. Inside the mounting
recess you will find a small switch; move this MPH/KM Conversion
Switch to the right to display Kilometers. Remount the Console to
the Console Mast.
MILES / KILOMETERS
CONVERSION SWITCH

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GETTING STARTED
POWER
Your Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power source)
and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the Console.
Alternatively, the Bike can also be plugged into an outlet using the
included power supply. If using the Bike in this mode, ensure that it
is properly connected to the power outlet, then turn on the Power
switch, located near the power supply.
ONE-BUTTON START™
Simply press the Start button to begin exercising in the manual
Program.

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PROGRAM DETAILS
Customized workouts; with
no default Time.
Improves your strength,
speed, and endurance by raising and lowering
the resistance Level throughout your workout to
involve both your heart and muscles; Time
defaults to 24 minutes.
Maintains weight by
gradually raising and lowering the resistance
Level to gradually raise and lower your Heart
Rate; Time defaults to 32 minutes.
Promotes weight loss by
raising and lowering the resistance Level, but still
keeps you in your fat-burning zone; Time
defaults to 48 minutes.
Improves performance by
raising resistance Level to a high peak then
lowering again; Time defaults to 48 minutes.
Saves time by making the
most of your limited workout time; motivates and
encourages you to achieve your fitness goals.
Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum
exercise level to burn fat; Time defaults to 24
minutes.
NOTE: In addition to the specific benefits listed, all the Programs can provide
an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit.

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FINISHING
When your work-out is complete the Display windows will begin
flashing your workout information, allowing you to record it in your
personal logbook. If you are using the Bike with the external power
supply, the workout information will flash for 5 minutes.
NOTE: If you are instead using the Bike in the self-generating mode, your
workout information will flash only as long as you continue pedaling.
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
PROGRAM LEVEL
View the current chosen
Program Level. Indicates the
difficulty of your workout, with
L1 being the easiest and L16
being the most difficult.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds.
View the Time remaining or the
Time elapsed in your workout.
WATTS
A measurement of your
expended energy. May be
used to evaluate and quantify
your fitness progress over time.
HEART RATE
Shown as Beats per Minute.
You can monitor your Heart
Rate at any time during a
workout.
SPEED
Shown as Miles per Hour or
Kilometers per Hour. View the
current cycling Speed.
DISTANCE
Shown as Miles or Kilometers.
View Distance during workout.
CALORIES
Shown as total accumulated
Calories burned during
workout.
RPM
Shown as Revolutions per
Minute. Improve cycling
technique while reducing leg
muscle fatigue by pedaling
between 80 & 100 RPMs.

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CHOOSING A PROGRAM
If you do not choose a Program,
the EASY-8™ Console will default
to the MANUAL Program. If you
wish to choose another Program,
simply press one of the other
Program buttons.
CHOOSING A LEVEL
After you have chosen a Program,
the Level will default to L6 and then
flash. You may use this default
Level or choose another by using
the Arrow buttons; L1 provides the
least resistance, L16 the most.
STARTING
When you are ready to begin
exercising press START.
CHOOSING A TIME
After you have chosen a Level, the
Time will default, depending on
which Program you have chosen,
and then flash. You may use this
default Time or choose another by
using the Arrow buttons.

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USING YOUR BIKE’S HRC PROGRAM
Use the chart on Page 16 to determine your Target Heart Rate, then
follow the instructions on Page 15 to place the wireless transmitter
on your chest.
Choose the Heart Rate Program
by pressing the ♥HR CONTROL
button.
Using the Arrow buttons under
‘CHOOSE LEVEL’ select your
Target Heart Rate, visible in the
LEVEL window.
Using the Arrow buttons under
‘CHOOSE TIME’ select your
Time, or you may use the default
time of 24 Minutes.
When you are ready to begin
exercising press START.
The Bike will take you through a 5 minute warm-up period and then
it will begin to raise the resistance until your Heart Rate is within
+/-5 Beats per Minute of the Target Heart Rate you entered. Then
when you have 5 minutes left in your program the Bike will begin
your cool-down period and lower the resistance.

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ABOUT HEART RATE CONTROL
Your VISION FITNESS Bike offers two options for Heart Rate
Control and Feedback; you may choose to use the convenient Hand
Contact Bars or the hands-free Wireless Chest Transmitter
(recommended for the Heart Rate Control Program).
TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT
Center the Transmitter Strap
just below the breast or
pectoral muscles, directly over
your sternum with the VISION
FITNESS logo facing out.
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER
Prior to wearing the Strap on
your chest, moisten the two
rubber contact strips with
several drops of water and
spread about with your
fingers.
CONTACT BAR HAND POSITION
Place the palm of your hands
directly on the Contact Pads.
Both hands must grip the bars
for your Heart Rate to register.

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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE
Your Target Heart Rate Zone is a percentage of your maximum
heart rate. Target Zone will vary for each individual, depending on
age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The
American Heart Association recommends working-out at a Target
Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart
rate. See the chart below for convenient reference.
EXAMPLE for 42-year old user: find AGE along bottom of chart
(round to 40), follow AGE column up to TARGET ZONE bar.
RESULTS: 60% of maximum Heart Rate = 108 Beats per Minute,
75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beats per Minute. With this
Target Zone of 108-135 Beats per Minute it is best to enter an
average Target Heart Rate of about 122 Beats per Minute into the
Console.
75%
100%
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
60%
75%
60%
120 117 114 111 108 105 102 99 96 93
150 146 143 139 135 131 128 124 120 116
age
beats per minute
BENEFITS
• Weight Loss -- Helps you maintain an optimum exercise level to burn fat.
• Efficient -- Quantifies your exercise level for maximum benefit.
• Time Saver -- Makes the most of your limited workout time.
• Motivation -- Provides encouragement to achieve your fitness
goals and reach for new heights.

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR FITNESS BIKE
Our Bikes are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however,
you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the
cause.
PROBLEM: The Console does not light up.
SOLUTION: 1) Check to make sure the Bike is turned on (switch is
located near power supply).
2) If you are using the Bike without a power supply, be sure you are
pedaling fast enough to power the Console. If the problem persists,
plug in the power supply, turn the Bike on and test to see if the
Console powers up.
PROBLEM: The Bike is making a
clicking noise.
SOLUTION: Using the supplied
15MM wrench, remove both the
right and left pedals, apply
grease to the threaded portion of
the pedals and reassemble the
unit, making sure the pedals are
as tight as possible.
PROBLEM: The Bike appears to work but there is no resistance
change.
SOLUTION: The magnetic brake assembly is not working
properly; please contact your retailer.
PROBLEM: The Bike makes a squeaking or creaking noise.
SOLUTION: Check and tighten all the bolts on the Bike again.
NOTE: If the above steps do not remedy the problem, discontinue
use, turn the power off and contact your retailer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP
PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears
SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact
pads and skin. Remoisten the electrodes.
SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the
chest strap.
SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between transmitter and
receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches.
PROBLEM: There is an erratic pulse rate.
SOLUTION: Chest strap is too loose; readjust according to
directions.
NOTE: It is possible that heart rate monitors will not function prop-
erly on some people due to a variety of reasons. It may be
necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap.
Outside interference sources such as computers, motors, etc. are
also a major source of problems for heart rate monitors.

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COMMON BIKE QUESTIONS
Q: Are the sounds my Bike makes normal?
A: Our Bikes are some of the quietest available because they use
belt drives and magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade
European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise.
However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will
occasionally hear some slight mechanical noises from the drive
train. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction
belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our Bikes. These
mechanical noises, which may or may not be intermittent, are
normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of
energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel. All bearings, belts and other
rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit through
the casing and frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change
slightly during a workout, and over time, because of thermal
expansion of the parts. Keep in mind that while you work out
you’re sometimes exerting the equivalent mechanical energy of a
washing machine or dryer!
Q: Why is the Bike I had delivered louder than the one at the store?
A: All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom
because there is generally more background noise than in your
home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete
floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat
will help reduce reverberation through the floor. And finally, if a
fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will be more
reflected noise.
Q: When should I be worried about a noise?
A: As long as the sounds your Bike makes are no louder than a
normal conversational tone of voice, it is considered normal noise.
If your Bike is louder than this, you may want to call your service
technician. Sometimes an initial diagnosis can be made over the
phone.