FreeMotion FMEX2256P0, FMEX2256P-EN0, FMEX2256P-INT0, FMEX2506P-CA0 Owner's Manual

Model No.

Serial No.

The model number and serial num­ber are found in the location shown
below. Write the model number and
serial number in the space above.

Model and

Serial

Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

At FreeMotion Fitness, we’re
committed to providing com­plete customer satisfaction. If
you have questions, see HOW
TO CONTACT CUSTOMER
CARE on page 2.

CAUTION

Read all precautions and in­structions in this manual before
using this equipment. Keep this
manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to Contact Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SECTION 1

Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to Assemble the Recumbent Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to Set Up the Recumbent Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to Upgrade the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SECTION 2

How to Use the Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SECTION 3

Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SECTION 4

Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SECTION 5

Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Exploded Drawing

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FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE

If you have questions after reading this manual, or if you require assistance, please contact Customer Care at the
address and phone number listed below. Please be prepared to provide the following information:

• the MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual for the location)

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• the NAME OF THE PRODUCT (FREEMOTION

• the SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual for the location)

When ordering replacement parts, please also give the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION OF THE PART(S)
(see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 27 to 29).

Customer Care: 1-800-201-2109, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time

FreeMotion Fitness, Inc. • 1096 Elkton Drive, Suite 600 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907

recumbent bike)

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions

nd information before operating the recumbent bike.

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. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

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that all users of the recumbent bike are
adequately informed of all warnings and
precautions.

. Always wear appropriate exercise clothes and

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athletic shoes when operating the recumbent
bike. Do not wear loose clothes that could be­come caught on the recumbent bike.

2. Operate the recumbent bike only as described
in this manual.

3. Do not operate the recumbent bike until it is
properly assembled (see HOW TO ASSEMBLE
THE RECUMBENT BIKE on page 5).

4. Keep the recumbent bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not place the recum­bent bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.

5. Place the recumbent bike on a level surface.
To protect the floor or carpet from damage,
place a mat beneath the recumbent bike.

6. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the
recumbent bike.

7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the recumbent bike at all times.

8. The recumbent bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 159 kg (350 lbs.).

10. Do not modify the power cord or use an
adapter to connect the power cord to an im­proper receptacle. Keep the power cord away
from heated surfaces. Do not use an extension
cord.

11. Keep your back straight when using the re-

cumbent bike; do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,

stop immediately and cool down.

13. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the user’s move­ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

14. The warning decal shown on page 4 has been

placed on the recumbent bike. If the decal is
missing or illegible, please see HOW TO CON­TACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 and order
a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This

is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. FreeMotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary
FREEMOTION®recumbent bike. The recumbent bike
offers an impressive array of features to make your

orkouts more effective and enjoyable.

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or your benefit, read this manual carefully before

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using the FREEMOTION recumbent bike. If you

have questions after reading this manual, see HOW TO
CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2. To help us

Console

Pedal

Seat

assist you, please note your product model number
and serial number before contacting us. The model
number and serial number can be found on a decal at-

ached to the recumbent bike (see the front cover of

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this manual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

FRONT

Handlebar

Seat Back

REAR

Leveling Foot

Water Bottle Holder*

Wheel

RIGHT SIDE

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Seat Adjustment Handle

Accessory Tray

*No water bottle is included

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE RECUMBENT BIKE

Assembly requires two persons. Set the recumbent bike in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do

not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

1. While a second person holds the Console (5) near
the Upright (4), insert the console wires downward
through the Upright.

Attach the bottom of the Console (5) to the Upright
(4) with four Console Mating Screws (57).

ful to avoid pinching the console wires.

Be care-

1

Avoid pinching

the console

wires during

this step

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57

5

4

Console

Wires

2. Attach the back of the Console (5) to the Upright (4)
with two Console Mating Screws (57).

2

5

57

4

5

3. While a second person holds the Upright (4) near

he Frame (1), connect the console wires to the

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matching connectors on the frame wires.

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4

Console Wires

Frame Wires

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4. Attach the Upright (4) to the Frame (1) with four
Upright Screws (56). Tighten one Upright Screw,
then tighten the screw opposite the one tightened.
Tighten all four Screws in this way.

avoid pinching the wires.

5. Attach the Seat Frame (8) to the Seat Carriage (7)
with six Seat Assembly Screws (77).

Be careful to

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Avoid pinching

the wires during

this step

5

4

56

1

56

8

7

77

77

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HOW TO SET UP THE RECUMBENT BIKE

HOW TO MOVE AND LEVEL THE RECUMBENT
BIKE

Before moving the recumbent bike, make sure
that the power cord is unplugged. Note: If a CATV

cable is connected to the recumbent bike, it may be
necessary to disconnect the cable if the recumbent
bike will be moved far.

Due to the size and weight of the recumbent bike,
moving it requires two persons. While one person

lifts the indicated end, firmly hold the handlebar and
tip the recumbent bike forward until it rolls on the
front wheels. Carefully move the recumbent bike to
the desired location and then lower it to the level po-

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use

sition.

extreme caution while moving the recumbent
bike. Do not attempt to move the recumbent bike
over uneven surfaces.

Lift

Here

Handlebar

Wheels

If the recumbent bike rocks slightly during use, turn
the leveling feet under the front and rear of the frame
until the rocking motion is eliminated.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

To adjust the seat, lift a seat adjustment handle, slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired position,
and then release the seat adjustment handle.

HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD

If the recumbent bike has a Basic console, it can be used with or

f the recumbent bike has a

without the included power cord.
Workout TV console, the power cord must be used for the TV to be
operated.

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Leveling

Feet

Lift

Here

Seat

Adjustment

Handle

To use the power cord, first plug one end of the power cord into the
jack on the front of the recumbent bike. Plug the other end of the
power cord into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed in ac­cordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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Power

Cord
Jack

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HOW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE

f your bike has a Workout TV console, a CATV cable must be con-

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nected to the bike for cable TV stations to be viewed. Locate the

able jack on the front of the bike. Connect the CATV cable to the

c
cable jack.

A satellite receiver, VCR, or DVD player can also be connected to
the bike. Connect a CATV cable from the coaxial output on your

Cable

Jack

equipment (usually labeled TV OUT or RF OUT) to the cable jack.
Note: Audio/video equipment without coaxial outputs (some satellite
receivers and DVD players) will require an RF modulator to operate
with the bike. RF modulators and external CATV cables are not available from FreeMotion Fitness, but are available
at electronics stores. See the owner's manual included with the equipment you wish to connect to see whether an
RF modulator is needed.

HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE

Your bike has been pre-configured to operate with a Basic console and a Workout TV console (see the drawings
below). To learn about the features of the Basic console, see page 9. To learn about the features of the Workout
TV console, see the user’s manual included with the Workout TV console.

To upgrade your console and expand the capabilities of your bike whenever you choose, see HOW TO
CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2.

Basic

Console

Workout TV

Console

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HOW TO USE THE BASIC CONSOLE

Matrix

Main Display

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The Basic console offers an impressive array of
features designed to help you get the greatest benefits
from your exercise on the bike. When the QUICK
START
can be changed with the touch of a button. As you ex­ercise, the console will provide continuous exercise
feedback. You can even measure
the built-in pulse sensor.

In addition, the console offers a wide selection of work
out programs.
resistance of the pedals as it guides you through an ef­fective workout.
programs that automatically adjust the resistance of

mode is selected, the resistance of the pedals

your heart rate using

Each program automatically controls the

The console also offers two PULSE

the pedals to keep your heart rate near a target level
during your workouts. Note: The PULSE programs re­quire the use of a Polar®-compatible chest pulse sensor
(not included).

Before using the bike, please read OVERVIEW OF
THE CONSOLE on pages 10 to 12. To use the
QUICK START mode of the console, follow the steps
beginning on page 13. To use the MANUAL

program, see page 13. To use the RANDOM pro­gram,

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page 16. To use the INTERVAL program, see page

17. To use the PLATEAU program, see page 18. To

use the FOOTHILLS, PEAKS, or ALL-TERRAIN pro­gram, see page 19. To use the maintenance mode,

see page 20.

see page 15. To use a PULSE program, see

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