Fitness Quest NBP01075-2 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND

SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 7.5r Recumbent Bike

7.5r

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 7.5r Recumbent 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 7.5r .................................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.

8/4/04

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

SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS

3

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

New Balance 7.5r
Specifications:

Approximate:

Length: 62”
Width: 28”

Height: 48”

•

AC Adapter
Receptacle

Rollers

•

Front

Handlebar

•

Seat

Cushion

•

Back Rest

•

Seat

Carriage

Slider

•

Computer

•

Product Weight:

Approx. 128 lbs.

Maximum User Weight:

300 lbs.

DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO
WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR

IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

WARNING LABEL 2

WARNING

LABEL 5

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 LABEL 1

Book Holder

•

WARNING

LABEL 1

WARNING

LABEL 2

UNIT WARNING LABELS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT

IS TO BE USED ONL

Y INDOORS

AND IN A DRY LOCATION.

WARNING LABEL 5

WARNING

WARNING

LABEL 3

WARNING

PINCH POINT. KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF

OF THE TRACK WHEN ADJUSTING SEAT.

WARNING LABEL 4

WARNING

MAKE SURE ADJUSTMENT PIN

IS LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE

BEGINNING EXERCISES.

WARNING LABEL 3

WARNING

LABEL 4

Water Bottle

and Holder

•

Pulse

Sensors

•

Foot Pedal

•

Handlebar

Tube Cover

•

Front Foot

Tube

•

Handlebar Tube

•

Seat

Adjustment

Knob

•

Rear

Handlebar

•

Carriage

Tube

•

Rear Foot

Tube

•

Caps

•

Seat

Carriage

•

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COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the
New Balance 7.5r Recumbent 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 7.5r
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 (NBP01075-2)

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 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 7.5r
Recumbent Bike.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 7.5r RECUMBENT BIKE

INTRODUCTION

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Tools Required:
(included)

Multi Hex Tool with
Phillips Screwdriver

Allen Wrench
Small Hex Tool

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

water bottle

with holder

computer

book holder

AC adapter

handlebar

tube

front foot tube with rollers

L & R foot pedals & straps

seat cushion

back rest

front handlebar

seat carriage

slider and

seat adjustment

knob

seat

carriage

seat

carriage

locking

knob

handlebar

tube

cover

rear handlebar

with pulse sensors

main frame

assembly

rear

of unit

front

of unit

rear foot tube with caps

seat carriage tube

Fastener

Packs

heart rate

chest strap

and receiver

M8 x 60mm allen bolts

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts

15mm

13mm

17mm

allen wrench

6mm

multi hex tool

with phillips
screwdriver

M6 x 30mm phillips bolts
M6 x 15mm phillips bolts

M6 washers

M6 hex nuts

10mm

small hex tool

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STEP 2 – Back Rest and Seat

Cushion Assembly

replace bolt from

bottom side up

into square holes on rear foot tube

replace washer

and 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

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.

1

a) Place the Seat Carriage Slider on the

Back Rest with the Seat Carriage
Bushing toward the top of the Back
Rest. Secure with the Phillips Bolts,
Washers and Hex Nuts from your
Fastener Pack. Tighten bolts with the
Wrench provided.

b) Place the Seat Cushion on a flat surface. Position the Seat

Carriage with the wheels up as shown. Secure with Phillips
Bolts and Washers. Tighten with the Wrench provided. Turn
Assembly over.

c) Remove the Bolts, Washers and Nuts with Nut Caps from

the Rear Handlebar (the ones with the Pulse Sensors).
Position the Handlebar into the notch on the Seat
Carriage, making sure the wires are facing down and
the Pulse Sensors are facing up. Replace the Bolts,
Washers and Nuts with Nut Caps you just removed.
Tighten with the Wrench provided.

d) Slide the Back Rest

onto the Seat
Carriage until it
clicks into an
adjustment hole.
Make sure the
wider part of the
Back Rest is toward
the Seat Cushion.
Tighten the
Adjustment Knob.

pulse sensor

wires

seat carriage

rear

handlebar

seat cushion

replace bolts,

washers and

nuts with nut caps

seat

adjustment

knob

seat cushion

back

rest

seat

carriage

locking

knob

seat

carriage

top of back rest

seat carriage bushing

goes towards top of seat

seat carriage slider

2a

2c

seat carriage

underside of

cushion

seat

carriage

locking

knob

2b

2d

front of unit

main frame

assembly

rear of unit

M6 x 30mm phillips bolts

M6 washers

M6 hex nuts

M6 x 15mm phillips bolts

M6 washers

a) Remove the Plastic Stoppers and the two small Phillips

Screws at the back of the Seat Carriage Tube. Slide off the
Carriage End Cap letting it gently hang.

b) Holding the Seat Carriage Assembly by the front of Seat

Cushion and the top of the Back Rest, slide it onto the Seat
Carriage Tube. Lift up on the Seat Carriage Locking Knob
and slide the Seat Carriage Assembly on the Seat Carriage
Tube until the Seat Carriage Locking Knob locks into a slot.

c) Replace the Plastic Stoppers, Carriage

End Cap and Phillips Screws you
removed in (a).

d) Plug the wire from the rear of the

Seat Carriage Tube into the wires
coming from the Handlebar on
the lower back of the Seat
Carriage Assembly.

STEP 3 – Handlebar Tube Assembly

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

from the Handlebar Tube.

b) Slip the Handlebar Tube Cover onto the Handlebar Tube as shown.

The Handlebar Tube should lean back towards the back of unit.

c) Remove the wire tie from the wires inside the Main Frame Assembly

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

d) Insert the Handlebar Tube into the Main Frame Assembly, tucking

the wires down into the Main Frame Assembly. Reinsert the Allen
Bolts and Washers you removed in (a). Be careful not

to pinch the wires. NOTE: 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. Hand tighten.

e) Secure the Handlebar Tube in place with the

three Allen Bolts, Washers and Nylon Nuts from
the Fastener Pack.Tighten with the Wrench provided.
Also tighten the bolts used
in step (d).

f) Let the Handlebar Tube Cover

slip into place. Push it down
gently until it clicks. Secure in
place with the Phillips Screw
you removed in (a).

handlebar

tube

allen bolts,

washers & nuts

from fastener

pack

opening in

handlebar tube

towards back

main

frame

assembly

back of unit

re-insert allen

bolts & washers

from step a

remove allen

bolts & washers

phillips

screw

handlebar

tube

cover

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3d

3a

3c

3d

3e

3b

STEP 5 – 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.

left side shown

looking from the

back of the unit

left
crank

“L” & “R”
markings are
located on the
ends of the
pedal shaft.

left foot

pedal

STEP 4 – Seat Carriage Assembly

4a

4b

4c

phillips

screw

plastic stoppers

wire

4d

seat carriage

tube

seat carriage

locking knob

carriage
end cap

M8 x 60mm allen bolts,

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts