Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Wahoo
KICKR HEADWIND!
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YOUR PRODUCT USING THE WAHOO APP
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QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS AT:
Wahoo Fitness
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Suite 110
Atlanta, GA 30342 United States
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• KICKR HEADWIND is intended
for indoor use only.
• Always consult your physician
before beginning or modifying
any exercise program
• Do not put hands or objects
near moving parts of the KICKR
HEADWIND
• Do not insert objects into
the openings of the KICKR
HEADWIND
• Only use the KICKR HEADWIND
on a stable, level surface
• Keep water away from the
KICKR HEADWIND at all times
Place KICKR HEADWIND on a
stable surface. It is designed
to sit either (1) directly on the
ground with the rear legs tucked,
angling air upwards, or (2) on
a counter (or other elevated
surface) with the rear legs
extended for a more head-on
airflow angle.
Plug KICKR HEADWIND into
a power source (3).
Use the power button to
activate the fan (4).
Download the Wahoo App (5) for
free from the Apple App Store
or from the Android Google Play
Store. Follow the in app setup
guide to complete your profile
and to pair sensors.
CAUTION!
BUTTON LAYOUT
KICKR HEADWIND INITIAL SETUP
Mode/Airflow Control
Power and Pairing
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(5)

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KICKR HEADWIND SETUP
OPTION 1: DIRECT PAIRING TO KICKR HEADWIND - SPEED (SPD) AND HEART RATE (HR) CONTROL OPTION 2: SPEED OR HEART RATE CONTROL WITH WAHOO APP
3. START YOUR WORKOUT
Use your preferred training app or
software and the fan speed will be
controlled by your sensor.
1. OPEN THE WAHOO APP
Ensure Bluetooth is on.
2. PAIR SENSORS
The SPD and HR LEDs blink when
initially selected, indicating the unit
is searching for sensors. To pair a
compatible ANT+ enabled sensor
(e.g. speed, heart rate or smart
trainer), activate the sensor and hold
it near the KICKR HEADWIND. When
paired, the LED will become solid.
Note: The KICKR HEADWIND will
remember the last paired sensor even
when unplugged. Ensure the KICKR
HEADWIND is in your desired mode
prior to pairing a new sensor. To pair
a new sensor, hold down the power
button until the LED blinks.
3. ADD AND SAVE SENSOR
Select Sensors and tap
“Add Sensor.” Select
KICKR HEADWIND from
list of available sensors.
Tap “Save Sensor.” Select
the workout profile(s)
you will use with the
KICKR HEADWIND.
2. UPDATE FIRMWARE
IF PROMPTED
4. SET KICKR HEADWIND TO HEART RATE
OR SPEED MODE
6. START YOUR WORKOUT
From the workout screen,
select your desired workout
profile, ensure the KICKR
HEADWIND is paired to that
profile. Select the green
“Start” button to begin your
workout. Swipe right to view
your desired workout page.
5. To use in HR mode, pair your Heart Rate
Monitor to the KICKR HEADWIND
Use the mode buttons to select HR. Hold down
the power button until the LED blinks. Once
paired, the LED will be solid. Note: Same method
applies for SPD mode and a speed sensor.
Update firmware
to latest version?
?DID YOU KNOW?
Your smart trainer will transmit speed and can control your KICKR
HEADWIND in Speed Mode.
1. SELECT MODE
Press the left airflow control button
to enter Speed mode. Press again
to enter Heart Rate mode.

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KICKR HEADWIND SETUP continued
OPTION 3: WAHOO APP CONTROL OPTION 4: MANUAL FAN CONTROL
1. CONTROL FAN SPEED
Use airflow control buttons to
increase or decrease fan speed.
1. OPEN THE WAHOO APP
Ensure Bluetooth is on.
2. START YOUR WORKOUT
You may use your preferred training app or
software. You must manually control fan speed.
2. UPDATE FIRMWARE
IF PROMPTED
Update firmware
to latest version?
3. ADD SENSOR
Select Sensors and
tap “Add Sensor.”
4. SAVE SENSOR
Select KICKR HEADWIND
from list of available sensors.
Tap “Save Sensor.”
5. SELECT WORKOUT
PROFILES
Control speed of fan within
the Wahoo Fitness App.
6. START WORKOUT
From the workout
screen select the
green “Start”
button. Swipe right
to view the KICKR
HEADWIND control
page to view your
workout and
control the KICKR
HEADWIND.