Vision Fitness R2000 User manual

Guide
Owner’s
R2000, R2100, R2200 & R2200HRT
SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES

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
P.O. Box 280
621-D East Lake St.
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . . 6
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TROUBLESHOOTING:
BIKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 37
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 38
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
(R2100, R2200 & R2200HRT) . . . 42
FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 44
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 48
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 49
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 52
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 54
ALL MODELS
BATTERIES, TURNING ON . . . . . . . . 10
COUNTDOWN, COUNTUP, OFF . . . . 11
RESISTANCE, RESETTING . . . . . . . . 12
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BATTERIES, TURNING ON . . . . . . . . 14
SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 15
COUNTDOWN, COUNTUP, START . . . 16
CHOOSING WEIGHT, RESISTANCE . . 17
PAUSE, RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GENERAL
CONSOLE
R2000
CONSOLE
R2100
SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 20
STARTING IN MANUAL MODE . . . . . 21
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SETTING WEIGHT DEFAULT . . . . . . . 24
PROGRAM, LEVEL, TIME . . . . . . . . 25
RACE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CONSOLE
R2200
SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 28
STARTING IN MANUAL MODE . . . . . 29
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SETTING WEIGHT DEFAULT . . . . . . . 32
PROGRAM, LEVEL, TIME . . . . . . . . 33
USING HRT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 34
USING HEART RATE STRAP . . . . . . . 35
CONSOLE
R2200HRT
ALL MODELS R2000 R2100 R2200 R2200HRT GENERAL
Table of Contents

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R2000
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
R2000
TENSION
KNOB
SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLE
REAR FOOT

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R2100 R2200 R2200HRT
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
POWER
SWITCH
REAR FOOT
R2100 R2200 R2200HRT
SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES
TENSION KNOB
(MODEL R2100 ONLY)

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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.
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.
Models R2200 & R2200HRT only:
• 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 Bike before moving it.
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.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

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ALL MODELS
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.
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 legs. To move your semi-
recumbent Bike, 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.
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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ALL MODELS
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
R2100, R2200 & R2200HRT
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.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
R2000
While seated on the Bike, pull the
Seat Lever up and slide the seat
forward or back. When the seat is
positioned properly, simply push
the Seat Lever down to lock the
seat into position.

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R2200HRT
LUMBAR ADJUSTABLE SEAT R2200HRT
One of the biggest reasons why people don’t exercise is because it is
uncomfortable. 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
adjustable Lumbar Support you will be able adjust the seat to the most
comfortable position.
To adjust the Lumbar Support
simply turn the control 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 Lumbar Support in
a counter-clockwise direction.

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R2000
R2000
Your easy-to-use VISION FITNESS Manual computer console provides the
information you need to monitor your progress toward your personal fitness
goals.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
If your Bike batteries have not
already been installed by your
retailer, please install them now.
Your Manual console uses two
size AA batteries. These batteries
are located in a snap-open battery
compartment in the back of the
console.
TURNING SCREEN DISPLAY ON
To turn the screen display on, press
any console button or turn the
pedals one complete revolution.
When the display first comes
on, ‘0:00’ will be flashing in the
TIME window.

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R2000
CHOOSING TIME AND STARTING
There are two ways to use the timer: Count-Down Mode or Count-Up
Mode.
COUNT-DOWN MODE
Press the SET TIME button to enter
your workout time. When the time
you choose is showing in the TIME
window, start pedaling. The timer
will begin counting down to zero.
When the workout time is
completed, the console will beep
for 5 seconds, then begin counting-
up if you continue pedaling. To
reset, press and hold the HOLD
TO RESET button.
COUNT-UP MODE
To use the timer in count up mode,
simply start pedaling when ‘0:00’
is flashing on the screen.
TURNING SCREEN DISPLAY OFF
The screen display will go off automatically after 5 minutes of non-use.

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R2000
R2000 CHANGING RESISTANCE
There are two ways to increase
your workload. You can pedal
faster, or you can turn the tension
knob which is located below the
console. The tension knob will
adjust to one of 15 levels of
resistance.
PARTIAL RESET
To reset Time only, touch the HOLD
TO RESET button. Time will return
to ‘0:00’ and not delete the values
in the other windows.
FULL RESET
To reset all the console values,
press and hold the HOLD TO RESET
button. Time will return to ‘0:00’
then all the other values will be
deleted.

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R2000
R2000 FEEDBACK DISPLAY
RPM
Shown as Revolutions-per-Minute.
Improve cycling technique while
reducing leg muscle fatigue by
pedaling between 80 and 100
RPMs.
SPEED
Shown as Miles-per-Hour. View
your current pedaling speed.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated total Calories
burned during workout.
DISTANCE
Set personal goals for covering
greater amounts of distance for
each program. You can log
mileage as a motivational tool.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View
the time remaining if the Count-
Down mode is used, or view the
elapsed time if the Count-Up mode
is used.

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R2100
R2100
Your easy-to-use VISION FITNESS R2100 computer console provides the
information you need to monitor your progress toward your personal fitness
goals.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
If your batteries have not already
been installed by your retailer,
please install them now. Your
R2100 console uses two size AA
batteries. These batteries are
located inside the mounting recess
in the back of the console.
TURNING SCREEN DISPLAY ON
To turn the screen display on, press any console button or turn the pedals
one complete revolution. When the display first comes on, ‘0:00’ will be
flashing in the TIME window.

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R2100
R2100 SETTING MPH & KPH
Your R2100 console should be set
to Miles when you receive it. If it is
not set to Miles or if you would
like to change the feedback to
Kilometers do the following steps.
• Take out the batteries.
• Reinsert the batteries – this will
bring you to setup mode which
will last for 30 seconds.
• You will hear a series of beeps
and the model of the product will
appear in the TIME window.
• The option “ML” for MILES or
“KL” for KILOMETERS will also
appear in the TIME window.
• Press the SELECT button to go to
the appropriate distance setting.
• When you have the desired
distance setting, press and hold
the START button until you hear the
beep.

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R2100
CHOOSING TIME AND STARTING
There are two ways to use the
timer: Count-Down Mode and
Count-Up Mode.
COUNT-DOWN MODE
Press the TIME ▲ or ▼ button to
enter your workout time. When the
Time you choose is showing in the
TIME window, move to the
WEIGHT button. To reset the Time,
press and hold the START button
for about three seconds.
COUNT-UP MODE
To use the timer in count-up mode,
simply set WEIGHT, press START
and begin; or press START to
begin.