Vision Fitness FR2600HRT User manual

Guide
Owner’s
R2600HRT & E3600HRT FITNESS CYCLES,
X6600HRT & X6600HRT/DA ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS product. You’ve taken
an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your
Fitness Cycle or Elliptical Trainer is a tremendously effective tool for
achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your fitness
equipment 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 fitness equipment 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 fitness equipment 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 fitness equipment will assist you in realizing your goal of a
healthy lifestyle.
Some kinds of service to your Fitness Cycle or Elliptical Trainer 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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Table of Contents
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 50
FLEXIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 53
TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 54
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 55
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 58
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 60
E3600HRT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . . 6
POWER, LEVEL, SEAT ADJUSTMENT . . 7
SETTING MILES/KILOMETERS . . . . 10
POWER ON, EASY START . . . . . . . . 11
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FEEDBACK, FINISHING . . . . . . . . . 13
SETTING WEIGHT DEFAULT . . . . . . . 14
PROGRAM, LEVEL, TIME . . . . . . . . 15
USING HRT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 16
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . 17
TROUBLESHOOTING:
BIKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 19
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 20
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . . 24
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 28
ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . 30
POWER, LEVEL, SEAT ADJUSTMENT . 31
FOOT POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SETTING MILES/KILOMETERS . . . . 33
POWER ON, EASY START . . . . . . . . 34
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FEEDBACK, FINISHING . . . . . . . . . 36
SETTING WEIGHT DEFAULT . . . . . . . 37
PROGRAM, LEVEL, TIME . . . . . . . . 38
USING HRT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 39
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . 40
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
(DUAL-ACTION MODEL ONLY) . . . . . 41
TROUBLESHOOTING:
ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS . . . . . . . . . . 42
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 43
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 44
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . . 48
X6600HRT/DA
X6600HRT
GENERAL
R2600HRT E3600HRT X6600HRT X6600HRT/DA GENERAL
R2600HRT

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SEMI-RECUMBENT & UPRIGHT FITNESS CYCLES
R2600HRT E3600HRT
CONTACT
HEART RATE
BARS
EASY-8™
CONSOLE
FRONT FEET &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
POWER
SWITCH
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
REAR FOOT
ASSEMBLY
FRONT FEET &
TRANSPORT WHEELS
EASY-8™
CONSOLE
CONTACT
HEART RATE
BARS
POWER
SWITCH
REAR FOOT
ASSEMBLY
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
LUMBAR
ADJUSTMENT

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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.
• 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.

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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 Fitness Bike, contact your retailer.
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 Bikes 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.
MOVING
Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the
front feet. To move the R2600HRT, firmly grasp the rear foot assembly,
carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels. To move the E3600HRT,
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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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 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.
POWER SUPPLY
Your VISION FITNESS Bike uses a wall-mount external power supply. Use
only the power supply supplied with your Bike. If you misplace this power
supply, please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer for an
original replacement.
Use of the wrong power supply may cause damage to your Bike.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT E3600HRT
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 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 biggest reasons 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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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.

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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.
EASY START
Simply press the START button to begin exercising in the MANUAL
Program.

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PROGRAM DETAILS
Customize your workout;
no default Time.
Improves your maximum
aerobic capacity by alternating performance
intervals and recovery intervals. A great work-
out that produces results and saves time; Time
defaults to 24 minutes.
Simulates rolling hills by
gradually raising and lowering resistance.
Ideal for weight maintenance; Time defaults
to 32 minutes.
Promotes weight loss by
raising and lowering resistance slightly to
keep your heart in a fat-burning zone; Time
defaults to 48 minutes.
Simulates a gradual climb
up a mountain and a quick descent for the
cool-down. Great for building leg strength
and increasing your cardiovascular system;
Time defaults to 24 minutes.
Set your Target Heart Rate
and let the program adjust from there. The
intensity will adjust to keep you in your
Training Zone. A great way to optimize
your exercise intensity; Time defaults to 24
minutes.
All programs have 16 levels of resistance. Low-end resistance begins at
Level 1 and increases to the high-end resistance of 16.

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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.
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 estimated total Calories
burned during workout.
RPMS
Shown as Revolutions per Minute.
Improve cycling technique while
reducing leg muscle fatigue by
pedaling between 80 & 100
RPMs.

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CHANGING THE DEFAULT FOR WEIGHT
Since some R2600HRT & E3600HRT Bikes are used in the home setting,
VISION FITNESS has included the option of changing the default weight
to achieve more accurate estimated Calorie feedback. The default Weight
feature allows the user to set the default Weight that most closely relates
to its users.
Hold the LEVEL ▼ and the TIME ▲
buttons for 10 seconds. “ ”
will appear.
Press the LEVEL ▲ button until you
reach “ ”.
To adjust the default Weight, use
either set of
▲ / ▼ buttons. To set
the new default Weight, press and
hold the START button for three
seconds.
Press RESET to exit out of “ ”.
Press RESET again to exit out of
Eng mode.
Press START. The default Weight
will appear in the CALORIES
window.

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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 HRT PROGRAM
Use the chart on Page 54 to determine your Target Heart Rate, then
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’ Arrow buttons,
select your Target Heart Rate,
visible in the LEVEL window.
Using the ‘TIME’ Arrow buttons,
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 brief warm-up period for the first 25% of
your total workout Time, 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. During the final 12% of your workout Time, the Bike will
begin your cool-down period and lower the resistance.