Fitnessquest NBP01060-2 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND

SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

O

WNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 6.0u UPRIGHT BIKE

6.0u

1

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3

Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3

Introduction .......................................................................................4

Assembly Instructions.....................................................................5-8

Getting Started .................................................................................9

Using Your New Balance 6.0u Upright Bike...............................9-10

Operating the Computer .........................................................11-13

Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................14

Knowing the Basics....................................................................14

A Complete Exercise Program ...........................................14-15

Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................15

When to Exercise .......................................................................15

Measuring Your Heart Rate.................................................15-16

Clothing ......................................................................................16

Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................16

Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................17

Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................18 -19

Care & Storage of Your New Balance 6.0u .................................20

Workout Progress Charts...........................................................21-22

Exercise Data Charts.................................................................23 -24

New Balance Fitness Equipment

©2004 Fitness Quest

® Inc. All rights reserved. Made in Taiwan.

Fitness Quest, Inc., d/b/a New Balance Fitness Equipment.

New Balance and NB logo are trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

Fitness Quest

®

Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

5/24/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Before starting this or any other exercise

program, consult your physician, who can assist
you in determining the target heart rate zone
appropriate for your age and physical condition.
Certain exercise programs or types of equipment
may not be appropriate for all people. This is
especially important for people over the age of
35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing
health problems or balance impairments.

2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and

keep your estimated pulse rate within your target
heart rate zone. Follow the instructions on pages
15 and 16 in this manual regarding heart rate
monitoring and how to determine your appropri­ate target heart rate zone. When used properly,
the heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor
provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your
actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact and
persons with medical conditions and/or a
specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring
should not rely on the estimations provided.

3) Warm up before any exercise program by

doing 8 minutes of aerobic activity, followed
by stretching.

4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of

movement and that are not tight or restricting.

5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support

with non-slip soles. Follow the instructions on page
9 for exercising in your bare or sock covered feet.

6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath

during an exercise.

7) Avoid over training.You should be able to carry

on a conversation while exercising.

8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow

walking and stretching.

9) This machine should not be used by or near

children.

10) Handicapped or disabled people must have

medical approval before using this machine
and should be under close supervision when
using any exercise equipment.

11) If you are taking medication which may

affect your heart rate, a physician's advise
is absolutely essential.

12) Use this machine only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use attach­ments not recommended by the manufacturer.

13) Only one person at a time should use this

machine.

14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on

or near this machine when in use by others.

15) Always use this machine on a level surface.

16) Never operate the machine if the machine is not

functioning properly.

17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the

amount of resistance.

18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest

pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop
exercise at once and consult a physician
immediately.

19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in

moving parts when using the unit.

20)

Risk of electrical shock. This unit is to be used
only indoors and in a dry location.

Read all instructions before using this machine

CAUTION:

Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment,

should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician.

No specific health claims are made or implied as they

relate to the equipment.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3

Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit.

New Balance 6.0u
Specifications:

Approximate:

Length: 45-3/4”
Width: 22”
Height: 59”

Water Bottle

and Holder

•

AC Adapter Receptacle

(located on left side)

•

AC

Adapter

Rollers

•

Caps

•

Rear Foot

Tube

•

•

Front Foot

Tube

Seat Post

Cover

•

Handlebar

•

Pulse

Sensors

•

Computer

•

Product Weight: Approx. 106 lbs.
Maximum User Weight: 300 lbs.

DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO
WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR

IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

WARNING LABEL 1

WARNING

LABEL 1

WARNING

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE

OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 300 LBS.

REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING LABEL 2

Book

Holder

•

MAKE SURE THE ADJUSTMENT PIN IS

LOCKED AND TIGHTENED IN PLACE

BEFORE BEGINNING EXERCISES.

WARNING LABEL 4

WARNING

LABEL 4

UNIT WARNING LABELS

SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT

IS TO BE USED ONL

Y INDOORS

AND IN A DRY LOCATION.

WARNING LABEL 3

WARNING

WARNING

LABEL 3

Seat

•

Foot

Pedal

•

Height Adjustment

Knob

•

WARNING

LABEL 2

Seat
Post

•

Seat Post

Slider

•

Handlebar Tube

Cover

•

Handlebar

Tube

•

Seat Adjustment

Knob

•

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COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the
New Balance 6.0u Upright Bike.

We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied
with the product and we invite your comments so
that we can hear about your success.

Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists
at the address or phone number listed below, or
contact us by email or on our web site, with any
comments or questions you may have.

New Balance 6.0u
Customer Service Department
1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001

1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

Email: [e-mail]

www.newbalancefitness.com

All details depicted in this Owner’s Manual, and of the
product itself, are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING MISSING OR
DEFECTIVE PARTS

When ordering parts, always provide the following
information:

1) Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number

2) Date of Purchase

3) Where Product was Purchased

(Name of Retail Store, City)

4) Model Number (NBP01060-2)

5) Part Order Number and Description

With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start
your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of
your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness
level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health
maintenance, or more energy for daily activities.

Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic
exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand,
walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by
reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in
our bodies. Using the 6.0u Upright Bike will help in reducing body fat
and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.

It is the authoritative source of information about your New Balance 6.0u
Upright Bike.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 6.0u UPRIGHT BIKE

INTRODUCTION

5

Fastener
Pack

Tools Required:
(included)

Multi Hex Tool with
Phillips Screwdriver

Allen Wrench

Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated
at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else
the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

seat

post cover

seat

post slider

seat adjustment

knob

water bottle

with holder

rear

of unit

seat

seat
post
tube

main frame

assembly

handlebar

front foot tube with rollers

rear foot tube with caps

front

of unit

handlebar

tube

cover

handlebar

tube

computer

book holder

AC adapter

L & R foot pedals & straps

M8 x 60mm allen bolts

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts

multi hex tool

with phillips
screwdriver

13mm

6mm

15mm

17mm

allen wrench

replace bolt from

bottom side up

into square holes on rear foot tube

replace washer

and nut from top sideand nut from top side

replace washer

and nut from top side

rear foot tube

assembly shown

(no roller on

rear foot tube)

rear of unit

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STEP 1 – Foot Tube Assembly

Remove the two Carriage Bolts, Washers and
Nylon Nuts from both the Front Foot Tube with
Rollers and the Rear Foot Tube with Caps.

Align the Rear Foot Tube with the rear of the
Main Frame Assembly. Make sure the square
holes in the Rear Foot Tube are on the outside.
Insert Bolt through the Rear Foot Tube and
Main Frame Assembly. Secure with Washers
and Nuts you just removed. Tighten with the
Wrench provided.

Repeat on the front of the unit using the
Front Foot Tube with Rollers.

STEP 2 – Seat Assembly

a) Lay the Seat upside down. Remove the four Nuts and Washers

on the underside of the Seat. Place the Seat Post Slider over the
Bolts on the back of the Seat. Replace the Washers and Nuts.
Tighten with the Wrench provided.

b) Slide the Seat Post into the rear of the Main Frame by loosening

the Height Adjustment Knob (aligning the holes with the adjust­ment Knob). Once in position, turn the Height Adjustment Knob
to tighten it.

c) Slide the Seat Post Slider into the Seat Post making sure the Seat

is facing forward.

d) Insert the Seat Adjustment Knob into the hole on the Seat Post

and tighten into place. Make sure the Seat Post Slider is pushed

into the Seat Post far enough for the Seat Adjustment Knob to
“catch” into the slot on the Seat Post Slider.

seat post

slider

nuts and

washers

nuts and

washers

2a

seat post

slider

seat

seat adjustment

knob

seat post

height

adjustment

knob

slot

seat

seat post

height

adjustment

knob

seat post

slider

2b

2d

2c

replace washer

and nut from top side

main frame

assembly

front

of unit

rear

of unit

1

seat post

height

adjustment

knob

STEP 3 – Handlebar Tube Assembly

a) Remove the two Allen Bolts, Washers and Phillips Screw from the

front of the Handlebar Tube.

b) Slip the Handlebar Tube Cover onto the Handlebar Tube as shown.
c) Remove the wire tie from the wires inside the neck of Main Frame

Assembly where the Handlebar Tube will go. Attach the three
wires from the Main Frame Assembly to the three wires coming
out the bottom of the Handlebar Tube. Handlebar Tube should

angle down towards the front of the unit.

d) Insert the Handlebar Tube into the neck of the Main Frame

Assembly tucking the wires down into the Main Frame
Assembly. Be careful not to pinch the wires. Gently pull the

wires up from the top of the Handlebar Tube to prevent any
slack in the wires at the base of the Handlebar Tube.

e) Secure the Handlebar Tube in place with the three

Carriage Bolts, Washers and Nylon Nuts from the
fastener pack.Tighten with the Wrench provided.
Reinsert the Bolts and Washers you removed in (a).
Tighten with the Allen Wrench provided.

f) Let the Handlebar Tube Cover

slip into place. Push it down
gently until it clicks.

Secure with the Phillips
Screw you removed in (a)
and tighten.

STEP 4 – Foot Pedal Assembly

The Foot Pedals and the Foot Pedal
Cranks are marked “L” and “R”.

Using the Wrench provided, attach
the Left Foot Pedal to the Left Crank
rotating the Wrench counter-clockwise.

Do not try to turn clockwise. You will strip
the threads.

Attach the Right Foot Pedal to the Right
Crank rotating the Wrench clockwise.

handlebar

tube

angle down

towards front

carriage bolts,
washers & nuts

from fastener

pack

main frame

assembly

handlebar
tube cover

remove
allen bolts
& washers

insert bolts

& washers

removed in 3a

remove

phillips screw

3a

3e

3b

3c

left side shown

looking from the

back of the unit

STEP 5 – Handlebar Assembly

a) Remove the two

Allen Bolts, Washers
and Nuts from
Handlebars. Also,
remove the Allen
Bolt on the
underside of
the Handlebar.

b) Feed the wires up

through the base
of the Handlebar
so they come out
the top.

c) Place Handlebars into “U”

on the top of the Handlebar
Tube. Remove the Nut Caps.
Replace and tighten the
three Allen Bolts, Washers
and Nylon Nuts you just
removed with the Wrench
provided. Replace the
the Nut Caps.

replace

bolts, washers

and nuts

replace

bolt

feed wires

through here

handlebar

tube

7

left

crank

“L” & “R”

markings

are shown

on the ends

of the

pedal shafts

left

foot

pedal

3d

5b

5c

front

3e

M8 x 60mm carriage bolts,

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts