AFG 4.0AH, 3.0AH Owner’s Manual

HYBRID U S E R ’ S GUIDE

FOR MODELS:

3.0AH

4.0AH

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CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this AFG bike!

Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, an AFG bike can help
you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and
innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster. Because we're committed to designing
fitness equipment from the inside out, we use only the highest quality components. It's a commitment
we back with one of the strongest frame-to-brake warranty packages in the industry.

You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort, the best reliability and the highest quality
in its class.

AFG delivers.

IN TRODU CT ION

TA B LE OF CON T E NTS

Important Precautions

Assembly

Before You Begin

Bike Operation

Conditioning Guidelines

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Limited Warranty

CONTACT INFORMATION

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this bike. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this bike. It is the responsibility
of the owner to ensure that all users of this bike are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. If
you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer Tech Support at the number listed on
the back panel of this manual.

IM PORTAN T PR EC AU TIO NS

At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the bike than 10 feet.
At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the bike.
Children over the age of 12 should not use the bike without adult supervision.

It is essential that your bike is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your bike has been exposed to
colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the bike is warmed up to room
temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:

• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and
consult your physician before continuing.

• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not sprint above 125 rpms on this machine.

• To maintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or
dismounting the machine.

• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the bike.

• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.

• Make sure seat is secure before each use.

• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.

• Unplug bike before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth
only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)

• This bike should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds. Failure to comply will void
the warranty.

• This bike is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this bike in any commercial, rental, school or
institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

• Do not use bike in any location that is not temperature controlled such as but not limited to: garages,
porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty.

• Use the bike only as described in this manual.

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AS SEMBLY

IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!

There are several areas during the assembly process of a bike that special attention must be paid. It is very
important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the
assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the bike could have frame parts that are not tightened and
will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the bike, the assembly instructions
must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

UNPACKING

Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recommended
that you place a protective covering on your floor. During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and
bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.

NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium
bike grease is recommended.

Before proceeding, find your bike’s serial number
located on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the
space provided below. Also locate the model name
which is located on the front plastics.

ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND
MODEL NAME IN THE BOXES BELOW:

SERIAL NUMBER :

MODEL NAME:

* Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service.
* Also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card.

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TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED

c 4mm Allen Wrench

c 5mm Allen Wrench

c 13/15mm Flat Wrench

c Phillips Screwdriver

c 5mm T Wrench

c 1 Console
c 1 Console Mast
c 2 Pedals

c 1 Top Cap

c 1 Top Cap Grommet

c 1 Padded Seat Back

c 1 Seat Back Cover

c 1 Arm Rest Bar

c 1 Seat Base

c 6 Hardware Bags (3.0AH)

c 6 Hardware Bags (4.0AH)

c 1 Front Stabilizer Tube

c 1 Rear Stabilizer Tube

c 1 Main Frame

c 1 Water Bottle Holder

If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support.

Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.

CONSOLE (4.0AH SHOWN)

MAIN FRAME

SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT LEVER

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

PADDED SEAT BACK

SEAT BACK COVER
ARM REST BAR

SEAT BASE

SEAT FRAME

REAR STABILIZER TUBE

PULSE GRIP HANDLEBARS

PEDALS

TOP CAP

TOP CAP GROMMET

ARM REST

CONSOLE MAST

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BOLTS (A)

MAIN FRAME

ARC WASHERS (B)
FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

ASSEMBLY S T EP 1

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.

Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A) and 2 ARC WASHERS (B).

Attach the REAR STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 2 BOLTS (A) and 2 ARC WASHERS (B).

A.

B.

C.

BOLT (A)
25 mm
Qty: 4

ARC WASHER (B)
18 mm
Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :

LOCK ADJUSTMENT

ADJUST HEIGHT

Adjust 2 LEVELERS so that the bike does not rock and is level on the floor.D.

ADJUST LEVELERS

BOLTS (A)
ARC WASHERS (B)
REAR STABILIZER TUBE

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ASSEMBLY S T EP 2

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.

Attach the SEAT BASE to the SEAT FRAME using 4 BOLTS (C) and 4 ARC WASHERS (B).

A.

B.

BOLT (C)
50 mm
Qty: 4

ARC WASHER (B)
18 mm
Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :

BOLTS (C)

ARC WASHERS (B)

SEAT BASE

SEAT FRAME

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BOLTS (D)

ARM REST BAR

GUIDE RAIL

BOLT (D)
10 mm
Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3 CONTENTS :

NOTE: FOR EASIER ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE SEAT IS AT ITS HIGHEST POSITION ON THE GUIDE RAIL.

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 3.

Attach ARM REST BAR to SEAT FRAME using 4 BOLTS (D).

A.

B.

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BOLT (C)
50 mm
Qty: 4

ARC WASHER (B)
18 mm
Qty: 4

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 CONTENTS :

NOTE: FOR EASIER ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE SEAT IS AT ITS HIGHEST POSITION ON THE GUIDE RAIL.

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4.

Attach PADDED SEAT BACK to the SEAT FRAME using 4 BOLTS (C) and 4 ARC WASHERS (B).

Press the SEAT BACK COVER onto the SEAT FRAME so fasteners snap into place.

A.

B.

C.

BOLTS (C)

ARC WASHERS (B)

PADDED SEAT BACK

SEAT BACK COVER

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CONSOLE WIRE

BOLTS (D)

TOP CAP

TOP CAP GROMMET

CONSOLE MAST

MAIN FRAME

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5.

Slide TOP CAP GROMMET and TOP CAP onto the bottom of the CONSOLE MAST.

Carefully pull the CONSOLE WIRE through the CONSOLE MAST using the twist tie located inside the
CONSOLE MAST.

Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME using 8 BOLTS (D).

Slide TOP CAP GROMMET and TOP CAP down CONSOLE MAST and carefully snap TOP CAP into the
MAIN FRAME.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

BOLT (D)
10 mm
Qty: 8

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5 CONTENTS :

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CONSOLE WIRES

CONSOLE

CONSOLE MAST WIRES

Note: There is no hardware bag for this step. All hardware is pre-attached.

Attach the CONSOLE MAST WIRES to the CONSOLE WIRES.

Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST WIRES into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching CONSOLE.

Attach the CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS (screws will have to be
removed from the console first).

NOTE: Be Careful Not to Pinch Wires!

A.

B.

C.

CONSOLE

PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS

3.0AH SHOWN 3.0AH SHOWN