Vision Fitness E3600HRT User manual

Owner’s
Guide
E3600HRT AND R2600HRT
COMMERCIAL FITNESS BIKES

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Bike. You’ve taken an
important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your
bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness
goals. Regular use of your Bike can improve the quality of your life in so
many ways…
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help in Countering Anxiety and Depression
• An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your
new Bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from
getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won't interfere
with your workout when you have your Bike in the comfort of your home.
This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an
exercise program. A more complete knowledge of your new Bike will
assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
Some kinds of service to your Bike should only be performed by your
VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS
retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which
cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:
VISION FITNESS
500 South CP Avenue
P.O. Box 280
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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ALL MODELS R2600HRT E3600HRT GENERAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . . 6
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TROUBLESHOOTING:
BIKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 19
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 20
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CORPORATE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 24
DEVELOPING FITNESS PROGRAM . . 26
FLEXIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . 29
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 31
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 34
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 36
ALL MODELS
GENERAL
Table of Contents
SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 10
POWER, EASY-START . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . 14
CHOOSING TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USING THE HRT PROGRAM . . . . . . 16
USING THE HEART RATE STRAP . . . . 17
CONSOLE
E3600HRT
R2600HRT

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R2600HRT
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
COMMERCIAL SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS BIKE
REAR FOOT
R2600HRT

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FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
REAR FOOT
E3600HRT
COMMERCIAL UPRIGHT FITNESS BIKE

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ALL MODELS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this exercise product.
Your VISION FITNESS Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power
source) and in this mode, must be pedaled to power-up the console.
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 is not working properly, if it has been
damaged, or immersed in water. Return the Bike to a retailer for
examination and repair.
• Do not use outdoors.
CHILDREN
• Keep children off your Bike at all times.
• When the Bike is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least
10 feet away.
WARNING!

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ALL MODELS
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 loose clothing that might catch on any part of the bike.
• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this bike.
• Drink plenty of fluids during your workout.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

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ASSEMBLY
If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please
read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. It
is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an
authorized VISION FITNESS retailer. If you have any questions regarding
any part or function of your Bike, contact your retailer.
MOVING
Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front
support tube. To move your Semi-Recumbent Bike, firmly grasp the rear of
the frame assembly, carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels. To move
your Upright Bike, firmly grasp the handlebars, carefully tip toward you,
and roll on the transport wheels.
CAUTION: Our Bikes are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 160 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, 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.
PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
It is important that you place your Bike in a comfortable and inviting room.
Your Bike is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place
their Bike facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid
putting your Bike in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable
daily activity for you, the Bike should be in an attractive setting.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT E3600HRT
To raise the seat, simply pull
upward on the back of the seat to
reach your desired position. To
lower the seat, pull out the seat
adjustment knob and push down
on the seat to get to the desired
position. Be sure to turn the knob
in a clockwise direction until tight,
to secure the seatpost in place
prior to use.
SEAT POSITIONING
The seat is in the proper position
when your knee is bent slightly at
the furthest pedal position. The ball
of your foot should be centered on
the pedal.

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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.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT R2600HRT
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.
LUMBAR ADJUSTABLE SEAT R2600HRT
One of the principal reasons people do not exercise is because it is
not comfortable for them. On the Semi-Recumbent Bike, the area that has
the largest impact on comfort is the seat. If your seat is comfortable, you
are more likely to finish your workouts and achieve your fitness goals. With
the Vision Fitness lumbar control system, you can adjust the lumbar support
specifically for your needs. This will allow a longer, more comfortable
workout and will help you achieve your goals sooner.
To adjust the lumbar support,
simply turn the knob located near the
bottom of the backrest on the seat:
to increase the lumbar support,
turn the knob in a clockwise
direction; to decrease support,
turn the knob in a counter-
clockwise direction.

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SETTING MPH & KPH
Your R2600HRT/E3600HRT Console arrives preset to display Miles. If
you wish to display Kilometers, remove the Console from the Console
Mast by removing the four mounting screws. Inside the mounting recess
you will find a small switch; move this Kilometers/Miles Conversion Switch
to the left to display Kilometers. Remount the Console to the Console Mast.

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POWER
Your Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power source) and must
be pedaled to power-up the console. Please be sure to plug in the 9-volt
battery found in the back of the console.
EASY START
Simply press the START button to begin exercising in the MANUAL
Program.

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R2600HRT/E3600HRT PROGRAM DETAILS
Press START for Quick-Start
or customize your workout. No default time.
The Intervals Program
alternates between periods of high effort and
recovery. This program will help you increase
your aerobic capacity so you can function at
a higher level of intensity. Time defaults to 24
minutes.
The series of hills will lead
to improved endurance and aerobic
capacity. It is also a great calorie-burner. Time
defaults to 32 minutes.
This program promotes
weight loss by keeping a consistent workload
over an extended period of time. The small
increases of intensity create additional calorie
burn. Time defaults to 48 minutes.
The Mountain Program
gradually increases resistance over time. This
program is designed to strengthen your heart
in addition to the muscles of the lower body.
Program defaults to 48 minutes.
Set your exercise Target
Heart Rate, and the computer will adjust the
resistance according to your Heart Rate. This
is a great program to optimize your exercise
intensity. Time defaults to 32 minutes.
All programs have 16 levels of resistance.

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FEEDBACK DISPLAY
FINISHING
If you want to view your feedback information, begin or continue
pedaling within 30 seconds of completion of your workout. The console
will display your feedback information for 30 seconds, as long as there is
an RPM signal.
PROGRAM LEVEL
View the chosen Program Level.
Indicates the difficulty of your
workout, with L1 being the lowest
workload and L16 the highest.
WATTS
A measurement of workload. May be
used to evaluate and quantify your
fitness progress over time.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated total Calories
burned during workout.
RPM
Shown as Revolutions-per-Minute.
Improve cycling technique while
reducing leg muscle fatigue by
pedaling between 80 & 100 RPMs.
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.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View
the Time remaining or the Time
elapsed in your workout.
HEART RATE
Use the contact grips or telemetric
chest strap to monitor your Heart
Rate at any time during a workout.

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CHOOSING A PROGRAM
If you do not choose a Program,
the 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 LEVEL
▲ or ▼ button; L1
provides the least resistance, L16
the most.
CHOOSING WIEGHT
A weight of 150 pounds or 75
kilograms will be displayed in the
WATTS window. To adjust this
weight, press the WEIGHT
▲ or ▼
button until you reach your desired
weight.

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STARTING
When you are ready to begin
exercising, press START.
CHOOSING A TIME
To set exercise time, press the
TIME
▲ or ▼ button until the
desired time is displayed.

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USING YOUR BIKE’S HRT PROGRAM
Use the chart on Page 17 to determine your Target Heart Rate. You can
use the Heart Rate grips but, for better results, follow the instructions on
Page 17 to place the wireless transmitter on your chest.
Choose the Heart Rate Program
by pressing the ♥HR TRAINING
button.
Using the LEVEL ▲ or ▼ button,
select your Target Heart Rate,
visible in the LEVEL window.
Using the TIME ▲ or ▼ button,
select your Time, or you may use
the default time of 24 Minutes.
When you are ready to begin
exercising, press START.
The first three segments in the program will be a warm-up period that will
start at Level 1. You can adjust the warm-up to your desired intensity.
Beginning in the fourth segment, the program will begin to adjust resist-
ance until you are within +/-5 beats-per-minute of your Target Heart Rate.
During the final two segments, you will begin your cool-down at 50% of
your ending resistance level. You can adjust the resistance to your desired
cool-down level.