Vortex V-V700 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL V-V700
Spin Bike
These Instructions contain important information which will help you get best from your equipment
-ensure safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.
Important – Please read these instructions fully before assembly or use

This exercise equipment is built for optimum safety. However, certain precautions apply whenever you
operate a piece of exercise equipment. Be sure to read the entire manual before you assemble, operate
or use this equipment.
Assembly
• Check you have all the components and tools
listed on pages 3 and 4, bearing in mind that, for
ease of assembly, some components are pre-
assembled.
• Keep children and animals away from the work
area, small parts could choke if swallowed.
• Make sure you have enough space to layout the
parts before starting.
• Assemble the item as close to its final position
(in the same room) as possible.
• The product must be installed on a stable and
level surface.
• Dispose of all packaging carefully and
responsibly.
• The assembly of this equipment is best carried
out by 2 people.
Using
• It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
all users of this product are properly informed as to
how to use this product safely.
• Keep unsupervised children away from the
equipment.
• This product is intended for domestic use only.
Do not use in any commercial, rental, or institutional
setting.
• Before using the equipment to exercise, always do
stretching exercises to properly warm up.
• If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or other abnormal symptoms stop the
workout and seek immediate medical attention.
• Only one person at a time should use the
equipment.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Always wear appropriate workout clothing when
exercising. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing,
since it may get caught in the equipment. Wear
athletic shoes to protect your feet while exercising.
•Do not place any sharp objects around the
equipment.
• Disabled persons should not use the equipment
without a qualified person or doctor in attendance.
• Injuries to health may result from incorrect or
excessive training.
• This product is not suitable for therapeutic purposes.
• This product is suitable for user’s weight of:
125kgs.
• This product conforms to: BS EN ISO 20957 Part 1
and BS EN 957 Part 10 class (H) - Home Use - Class
(C).
• Keep in mind that you should lock the spinning bike
by adjusting the brake knob to “+” after using it.
• Put your hand on the top of the knob, turn the
tension control by “+” for more resistance, until that
it’s difficult to turn the flywheel when you want to lock
the mechanism.
• Please be aware the risk caused by the absence of
a freewheel system. Please press the brake knob to
stop exercising or slow down the speed in case of
causing any injury on feet from the compulsory
strength from the inertia of the flywheel.
Battery safety
•
Warning: Incorrect installation of batteries
may cause battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the computer.
•Do not mix old and new batteries, or
batteries of different types.
•
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
•
Do not dispose of batteries with
normal household waste, take to a local recycling
centre
Warning: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your Doctor. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. You
MUST read all instructions before using any fitness equipment. Argos and its associates assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Important – Please read fully before assembly or use
Safety Information
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Note: Some of the smaller components may be pre-fitted to larger components. Please check carefully
before contacting Argos regarding any missing components. Total mass of the product is 44kg. Total
surface area of equipment is 115 × 51cm.
Components - Parts
Please check you have all parts listing below
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27. Saddle × 1 20. Pedal (Left/Right) × 1Set
29. Computer × 1
9. Front Stabilizer × 1 8. Rear Stabilizer × 1
1. Main Body × 1 2. Handle Frame × 1 3. Handle Support Frame × 1
4.&5. Saddle Post Assembly × 1
12. Computer Holder Bracket × 1
32. Water Bottle Rack × 1
6.&7. Elbow Pad Assembly(Left/Right) × 1Set
1. Main body ×1
2. Handle frame ×1
3. Handle support frame ×1
4&5. Saddle post assemble ×1
29. Computer ×1
32. Water bottle rack ×1
27. Saddle ×1
12. Computer holder bracket ×1
20. Pedal (Left/Right) ×1 set
9. Front stabilizer ×1
8. Rear stabilizer ×1
6&7. Elbow pad assembly (Left/Right) ×1 set

Note: Some of the fixings are pre-fitted to the larger components. Please check carefully before contacting
Argos regarding any missing fixings.
Components - Fixings
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8mm Washer × 8
5# Allen Wrench × 1
74. 75.
71.
28.
89.
6mm Flat Head Philips Bolt × 2
20mm Allen Bolt × 8
15mm Flat Head Philips Bolt × 2
Multi Wrench × 1
20mm L-Shaped Lock Knob × 1
Please check you have all parts listing below
74
75
89
28
71

Assembly Instructions
Step 1
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a. Attach Front stabilizer (9) to Main Body (1) using 4x 20mm Allen bolts (74), 4 x 8mm washers (75).
b. Repeat step ato install Rear stabilizer (8) to Main Body (1).
c. Lever the machine
The user can tighten or loose 2 x Level Feet (21) to level the machine if needed. Tighten 2 x Level foot
lock nuts (57) to make the machine stable before starting workout.
Note: Level Feet (21) and Level foot lock nuts (57) are pre-fitted.

Assembly Instructions
Step 2
5
a. Loosing Lock Knob (25) and pull out, insert Saddle Post Assembly (4&5) into the rear opening tube
of the Main body (1).
b. Adjust the Saddle Post Assembly (4&5) to your desired height, then tighten the Lock knob (25).
c. Loosing Knob (26) to select your desired forward or backward position, then tighten the Lock knob
(26).

Assembly Instructions
Step 3
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Place Saddle (27) onto the post of the Saddle Support (5), secure the Saddle (27) by tightening the
saddle locking nuts (Pre-fitting on the Saddle).

Assembly Instructions
Step 4
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Loose the side Knob (31) and Lock Knob (25) and pull it out. Insert Handle Support Frame (3) into the
front opening tube of the Main Body (1). Tighten Lock knob (25) and Knob (31).

Step 5
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Assembly Instructions
a. Attach the Left Elbow Pad (7),Right Elbow Pad (6)and Elbow Pad Rubber Bushing (46) onto the
Handle Frame (2).Adjust to your desired position and fix using M6 Knob(6) and φ18×φ6.5×R29×1.5mm
Arc Washer.
b. Attach the Handle Frame (2) onto the Handle Support Frame (3). Adjust to your desired position and
fix using 1 x 20mm L–Shaped Lock Knob (28) and 1 x U-Shaped handle locking bracket (10) (Which was
pre-fitted inside of the Handle support frame (3).
To Tighten: Turn 20mm L–Shaped Lock Knob (28) handle clockwise, then pull the handle upward and
turn anticlockwise to the starting position, repeat above operation to tighten the lock knob.
To Loosen: Turn 20mm L–Shaped Lock Knob (28) handle anticlockwise, then pull the handle upward
and turn clockwise to starting position. Repeat above operation to loose the lock knob.

Assembly Instructions
Step 6
Attach Water Bottle Rack (32) to the Main Body (1), fix using 2 x 15mm Flat Head Philips Bolts (71).
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Assembly Instructions
Step 7
Connect Pedals (20 Right & Left) to Cranks as shown in above diagram.
Note: The left one is marked "L" and right one marked "R". Fasten the left pedal by turning in an anti-
clockwise direction and fasten the right pedal by turning in a clockwise direction.
The pedals include a system which maintains the foot in a position preventing unintended movement.
You must fix the pedals strap to the feet.
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Clockwise
Anti-Clockwise

Step 8
Assembly Instructions
a. Attach the Computer Holder Bracket (12) to the Handle Frame (2), fix using 2 x 6mm Flat Head
Philips Bolts (89).
b. Attach the Computer (29) to the Computer Holder Bracket (12), fix using 2 x 12mm Philips Bolts (88),
(Please note these two bolts were pre-fitted to the bottom of the Computer (29).
c. Connect Sensor wire (54) from the Main Body (1) to the Sensor wire from Computer (29).
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The free area must be at least 0.6m greater than the training area. This is a space where you can safely
dismount, without obstruction, in case of an emergency. Where two pieces of equipment are positioned
adjacent to each other the free area may be shared.
Workout Area
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The belt of the bike will getting loose when you work out for long time. If you feel the belt is
getting slip or hesitating during workout, please follow the below instructions to adjust the
tension of the belt.
Step 1: Loose M6 Hex Nut (a) 2 or 3 turns by using adjustable wrench (user self-prepared).
Step 2: Tighten M6 Hex Nut (b) and M6 Aircraft Nut (c) 1/4 turn.
Step 3: Repeat step 1 and 2 to tighten the tension bolt on the other side.
Step 4: Ride the bike and feel the tension of the belt, repeat step 1, 2 and 3 until the slipping is
eliminated.
Step5: Tighten M6 Hex Nut (a) on both sides.
Warning: Over tightening the belt may reduce the lifetime of the belt.
Belt Tension Adjustment
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Right Side
Left Side

MODE: This key lets you select and lock on to a particular function which you want.
Press to Choose SCAN or LOCK, if you do not want the scan mode, press the Mode key until the pointer is
next to the “flashing” function which you want.
AUTO ON /OFF: The monitor will switch on automatically when the exercise machine is in motion. The
monitor will turn off automatically when the speed has no signal input or no keys are pressed for
approximately 4 minutes.
RESET: The unit can be reset by either changing the battery or pressing the MODE key for 3 seconds.
SPEED: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to SPEED. The Computer will display the current speed.
DISTANCE: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to DIST. The Computer will display each trip
distance you have traveled.
TIME: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to TIME. The total working time will be shown when
starting exercise.
CALORIES: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to CAL. The Computer will display total calories
burns when starting to exercise.
SCAN: Press Mode key until the pointer advances to SCAN, the display will automatically rotate among
Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, each display will be held for 4 seconds.
ODOMETER: Press the MODE Key until the pointer advance to ODOMETER. The total accumulated
distance will be shown.
Computer Operation
Functions and operations
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Display
Mode
Function
Scan/Time/Speed/
Distance/Odometer/
Calorie

Specification
Function
Auto Scan
Every 4 Seconds
Speed
0.0 – 99.9 Km/h
Distance
0.0 – 999.9 Km
Time
00:00 – 99:59 (Minute: Second )
Odometer
0.0-999.9 Km
Calories
0.0 – 999.9 Kcal
Battery type
1 x SIZE – AA
Operation Temperature
0℃- +40℃
x
Replacement of the battery
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the
computer.
2. Replace 1.5V (AA) battery.
3. Make sure the battery is installed correctly
and the polarities are correct.
4. If the display is not clear or only partial
segments appeared, remove the battery and
wait for 15 seconds before re-installing it.
5. The battery life is approx. 10 months under
normal usage.
6. When the battery is removed, all the
functional values will reset to zero.
Computer Operation
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Battery Cover

How you begin your exercise will vary from person to person. If you have not exercised for a long period of
time, or are severely overweight, you MUST start slowly and increase your time gradually, by perhaps only
few minutes for each session per week.
Combine a carefully structured nutritious diet with a simple but effective exercise routine and this can help
make you feel better, look better and will almost certainly enable you to enjoy life more.
Exercising Information
Before starting
Aerobic fitness
Aerobic exercise is simply defined as any
sustained activity that increase the supply of
oxygen to your muscles via the blood pumped by
your heart. With regular exercise, your
cardiovascular system will become stronger and
more efficient. Your recovery rate i.e. the time
taken for your heart to reach its normal level, will
also decrease.
Initially you may only be able to exercise for a
few minutes each day. Do not hesitate to breathe
through your mouth should you need more
oxygen.
Do not be discouraged if it takes longer than this
to begin to feel lethargic, everyone is different
and some will achieve their targets quicker than
others, work at your own, comfortable pace and
the results will come, the better your aerobic
fitness the harder you will have to work to start in
your “Target Zone”.
Warming up
A successful exercise program consists of three
parts: Warm up. Aerobic exercise and cool down.
Never start a training session without warning up
and never finish one without cooling down
correctly. Perform between five and ten minutes
of stretching before starting your workout to
prevent muscle strains, pulls and cramps.
Aerobic exercise session
Those new to exercise should exercise no more
than every other day to start with.
When you are comfortable with your routine, you
can exercise for 6 days per week. Always take at
least one day off per week.
Exercise in your Target Zone
To ensure that your heart is working in its
exercise target zone, you need to be able to take
your pulse, if you do not have a pulse monitor,
you will need to locate the pulse in your carotid
artery. This is situated in the side of the neck and
can be felt by using the index and middle fingers.
Simply count the number of beats you feel in 10
seconds and then multiply by six to get your
pulse rate. This should be taken before you start
to exercise for easy reference.
People, who have a greater aerobic fitness, will
have a lower resting pulse level and will also be
able to exercise with a higher pulse level.
Target Zone
To determine your “Target Zone”, see table on
page 16, if you are new to exercise and by
definition unfit, refer to the middle column, if you
exercise regularly and have good aerobic fitness,
refer to the right column.
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Users age
(years)
Unconditioned
(Target Zone A )
beats per minute
Conditioned
(Target Zone B)
Beat per minute
20 ------24
145----165
155----175
25------29
140----160
150----170
30------34
135----155
145----165
35------39
130----150
140----160
40------44
125----145
135----155
45------49
120---140
130----150
50------54
115---135
125----145
55------59
110----135
120----140
60 and over
105----125
115----135
Exercising Information
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Before starting

85% to Max
65% to 85%
55% to 65%
Up to 55%
How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have been inactive for
several years, or are severely overweight, you must start slowly and increase your time on the equipment; a
few minutes per workout.
Initially, you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone, however, your aerobic fitness
will improve over the next six to eight weeks. Don’t be discouraged if it takes longer. It’s important to work at
your own pace. Ultimately, you’ll be able to exercise continuously for 30 minutes. The better your aerobic
fitness, the harder you will have to work to stay in your target zone.
Please remember these essentials:
• Have your doctor review your training and diet programs to advise you of a workout routine you should adopt.
• Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals that have been set by you and your doctor.
• Monitor your pulse frequently. Establish your target heart rate based on your age and condition.
• Set up your equipment on a flat even surface at least 3 feet from walls and furniture.
Exercise intensity
To maximize the benefits of exercising, it is important to exercise with the proper intensity. The proper intensity
level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide. For effective aerobic exercise, your heart rate should be
maintained at a level between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate as you exercise. This is known as
your target zone. You can find your target zone in the table below.
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70
Age
During the first few months of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your target zone
as you exercise. After a few months, your heart rate can be increased gradually until it is near the middle of your
target zone as you exercise.
To measure your heart rate, stop exercising but continue moving your legs or
walking around and place two fingers on your wrist. Take a six-second heartbeat
count and multiply the results by 10 to find your heart rate. For example, if your
six-second heartbeat count is 14, your head rate is 140 beats per minute.
(A six-second count is used because your heart rate will drop rapidly when you
stop exercising.) Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is at the
proper level.
Cardiovascular
performance
Intermediate aerobic
Effective fat burning
Before starting
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Beats per minutes (bpm)
Exercising Information

Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise improves the fitness of your lungs and heart - your body’s most important muscle. Aerobic
exercise fitness is promoted by any activity that uses your large muscles (arms, legs, or buttock, for example).
Your heart beats quickly and you breathe deeply. An aerobic exercise should be part of your entire exercise
routine.
Weight Training
Along with aerobic exercising which helps get rid of and keep off the excess fat that our bodies can store,
weight training is an essential part of the exercise routine process. Weight training helps tone, build and
strengthen muscle. If you are working above your target zone, you may want to do a lesser amount of reps.
As always, consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Targeted Muscle Groups
The exercise routine that is performed on the Roger Black Fitness Aerobic Cycle will develop the upper
and lower body muscle groups. These muscle groups are highlighted on the muscle chart below.
Muscle Chart
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Exercising Information
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