FreeMotion FMEX3256P-FR0 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.

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 of this manual.

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 Upright Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to Set Up the Upright 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

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 give 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

upright 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 upright bike.

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. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

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

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

. The upright bike should not be used by per-

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sons weighing more than 160 kg (350 lbs.).

9. Always wear appropriate exercise clothes and
athletic shoes when operating the upright
bike. Do not wear loose clothes that could be­come caught on the upright bike.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Keep your back straight while using the up­right 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.

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®upright bike. The upright bike offers
an impressive array of features to make your workouts

ore effective and enjoyable.

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or your benefit, read this manual carefully before

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using the FREEMOTION upright bike. If you have

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

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Accessory Tray

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

he upright bike (see the front cover of this manual for

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the location of the decal).

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

Console

FRONT

Handlebar

Seat Adjustment Handle

Seat

REAR

Leveling Foot

Water Bottle Holder*

Wheel

Pedal

RIGHT SIDE

No water bottle is included

*

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE UPRIGHT BIKE

Assembly requires two persons. Set the upright bike in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

. While a second person holds the Console (4) near

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the Upright (3) as shown, insert the console wires
downward through the Upright. Then, connect the
pulse wires on the console to the connectors on the
Hand Pulse Sensor Wire (A).

Attach the Console (4) to the Upright (3) with six
Console Screws (44).

ing the wires during this step.

Be careful to avoid pinch-

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4

Console

Wires

44

Pulse
Wires

A

Avoid pinching

the wires during

this step

44

3

44

Console

Wires

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2. Slide the Upright Screw Cover (47) onto the Upright

3). Make sure that the Upright Screw Cover is

(
oriented as shown. Then, slide the Upright Screw

over upward to the top of the Upright.

C

While a second person holds the Upright (3) near
the Frame (1), connect the console wires to the

atching connectors on the frame wires.

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Slide the Upright (3) onto the Frame (1). Attach the
Upright with four Upright Screws (85).

to avoid pinching the wires during this step.

Then, slide the Upright Screw Cover (47) down­ward to the bottom of the Upright (3).

Be careful

2

Avoid pinching

the wires during

this step

Frame

Wires

85

3

85

47

Console

Wires

1

3. Attach the Seat (9) to the Seat Post (5) with three
Seat Screws (73).

3

9

5

73

73

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HOW TO SET UP THE UPRIGHT BIKE

HOW TO MOVE AND LEVEL THE UPRIGHT BIKE

efore moving the upright bike, make sure that

B
the power cord is unplugged. Note: If a CATV

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

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

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

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use

tion.

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

If the upright bike rocks slightly during use, turn the
leveling feet under the rear or the front stabilizer until
the rocking motion is eliminated.

Lift

Here

Upright

Wheel

Leveling

Feet

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

For effective exercise, the seat should be at the proper height. As
you pedal, there should be a slight bend in your knees when the
pedals are in the lowest position. To adjust the height of the seat, lift
the seat adjustment handle, slide the seat upward or downward to
the desired position, and then release the seat adjustment handle.

HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD

If the upright bike has a Basic console, it can be used with or with­out the included power cord. If the upright bike has a Workout TV
console, the power cord must be used for the TV to operate.

To use the power cord, first plug one end of the power cord into the
jack on the front of the upright bike. Note: If there is a plastic cover
over the jack, remove the cover. Plug the other end of the power
cord into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed in accor­dance with all local codes and ordinances.

Seat

Adjustment

Handle

Seat
Post

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

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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 of this manual.

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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