Vision Fitness R2000 User manual

Owner’s
Guide
R2000, R2100,
E3000, AND E3100
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
500 South CP Avenue
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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ALL MODELS R2000 E3000 R2100 E3100 GENERAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . . 6
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TROUBLESHOOTING:
BIKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 23
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DEVELOPING FITNESS PROGRAM . . 28
FLEXIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . 31
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 32
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 33
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 36
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 38
ALL MODELS GENERAL
Table of Contents
SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 10
QUICK-START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
USING THE CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . 12
CONSOLE
R2000
E3000
SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 14
QUICK-START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CHOOSING A PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 16
CHOOSING A LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 19
CONSOLE
E3100
R2100

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R2100 R2000
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES
REAR FOOT
R2100
R2000

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E3000 E3100
FRONT FOOT &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
CONSOLE
REAR FOOT
E3100
UPRIGHT FITNESS CYCLES
E3000

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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.
R2100/E3100 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.
• Drink plenty of fluids during your workout.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

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ALL MODELS
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 140 lbs.! Use
care and additional help if necessary.

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ALL MODELS
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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E3100 E3000
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.
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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R2000 R2100
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
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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E3000 R2000
SETTING MPH & KPH
The console will be set for your specific product and also for MPH. There
are 2 small switches inside the console next to the wire harness plugs.
One is for changing from MPH to KM. The other is for setting the
console to a bike or an elliptical (EP).
To change a setting, follow the direction below:
First, remove the console from the console mast by unscrewing the 4
console screws. Unplug the cable(s), making sure they do not fall back
down the console mast. To change from MPH to KM, simply slide the first
switch down, as shown on the diagram on the inside of the console. The
switch to the right controls the bike or elliptical (EP) mode. The bike is the
down position, while the elliptical mode is the up position.

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R2000 E3000
QUICK START
Begin pedaling and press START to begin the program.

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E3000 R2000
USING THE CONSOLE
COUNT-UP MODE
To use the console in Count-Up
Mode, simply begin pedaling and
press START. The console will
begin counting up from 0:00.
COUNT-DOWN MODE
SET TIME
The console will show 0:00 when
you start to pedal. To set a desired
exercise time, press the UP
▲ until
you reach the desired time. Press
START to begin, or press SELECT
to set weight.
SET WEIGHT
The weight will be flashing in the
bottom right window. Press the
UP
▲ or Down ▼ to reach the
desired weight. Press SELECT to
move to time, or press START to
begin exercising.

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R2000 E3000
RESET
To reset the Time function, press
the RESET button.
PAUSE/STOP
To Pause or Stop the console,
simply press the START button. To
return to your workout, press START
once.

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E3100 R2100
SETTING MPH & KPH
The console will be set for your specific product and also for MPH. There
are 2 small switches inside the console next to the wire harness plugs.
One is for changing from MPH to KM. The other is for setting the
console to a bike or an elliptical (EP).
To change a setting, follow the direction below:
First, remove the console from the console mast by unscrewing the 4
console screws. Unplug the cable(s), making sure they do not fall back
down the console mast. To change from MPH to KM, simply slide the first
switch down, as shown on the diagram on the inside of the console. The
switch to the right controls the bike or elliptical (EP) mode. The bike is the
down position, while the elliptical mode is the up position.

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R2100 E3100
QUICK START
Begin pedaling and press START to begin in Manual Mode.

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E3100 R2100
CHOOSING A PROGRAM
Press the UP ▲ or ▼ Down buttons
to scroll through the user
programs. Press the SELECT button
to choose your program.
CHOOSING TIME
The LED scrolls “SET TIME USING
ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT TO
ENTER”. The default time will be
flashing in the Time window. Set
the Time using the UP
▲ or ▼ Down
buttons. Press SELECT.
ENTERING WEIGHT
The LED scrolls “SET WEIGHT
USING THE ARROW KEYS PRESS
SELECT TO ENTER”. The default
weight will be flashing in the
bottom right window. Set Weight
using the UP
▲ or ▼ Down buttons.
Press SELECT.

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R2100 E3100
CHOOSING LEVEL
The LED scrolls “SET LEVEL USING
THE ARROW KEYS PRESS SELECT
TO ENTER”. The default level will
be flashing in the Level window.
Set Level using the UP
▲ or ▼
Down buttons. Press SELECT.
NOTE: When using the Constant
Watts program, you will set the
intended Watt setting in place of
Level. The Watt range is 80 - 250
and can be adjusted in increments
of 5 Watts.

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E3100 R2100
R2100/E3100 PROGRAM DETAILS
MANUAL
Customize your program. The Easy Start
program uses your default time, which can be
set in engineering mode.
INTERVALS
Helps to strengthen your cardiovascular
system by alternating work intervals and
recovery intervals. Gives you an efficient
workout.
WEIGHT LOSS
The Weight Loss program offers consistency
with a few small increases of intensity to give
you improved calorie burn at certain points in
the program. Use this program for 30 minutes
or longer for best results.
MOUNTAIN
The Mountain program challenges both the
heart and the muscles. It gradually increases
the resistance to build strength and stamina.
CONSTANT WATTS
This program lets the user exercise at a set
level of intensity. As the RPM level decreases
the resistance level increases proportionally.
As the RPM increases the load will decrease
proportionally.