FreeMotion VFMEX31070 Owner's Manual

Model No. VFMEX3107.0
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.

Serial

Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, or if parts
are damaged or missing, PLEASE

CONTACT THE STORE WHERE
YOU PURCHASED THIS
PRODUCT.

If you are unable to contact the
store, please see HOW TO
CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on
the back cover of this manual.

USERʼS 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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

OW TO SET UP THE EXERCISE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning decal(s). If a decal is
missing or illegible, see the back cover of this manual and request
a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

Note: The decal(s) may not be shown at actual size.

FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
FreeMotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by
or through the use of this product.

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con­sult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per­sons with pre-existing health problems.

2. Use your exercise bike only as described in
this manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

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

5. Place the exercise bike on a level surface. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage,
place a mat beneath the exercise bike. Make
sure that there is at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clear­ance around your exercise bike.

o reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and

9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your exercise bike.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec­tion.

10. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han­dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using your exercise bike.

11. Keep your back straight while using your
exercise bike; do not arch your back.

12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs 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.

13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.

6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your exercise bike at all times.

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

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

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
FREEMOTION®R7.7 exercise bike. Cycling is an
effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness,

uilding endurance, and toning the body. The R7.7

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exercise bike provides an impressive selection of fea­tures designed to make your workouts more effective
and enjoyable.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. If you have questions

Console

Handlebar

Seat

after reading this manual, please see the back cover of
this manual. To help us assist you, note the product
number and serial number before contacting us. The

odel number and serial number are found on the ser-

m
ial number decal. The location of the serial number
decal is shown on the front cover this manual.

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

Seat Back

Accessory Tray

Leveling Foot

Pedal

Wheel

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Adjustment Latch

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ASSEMBLY

M8 x 20mm

Screw (57)–4

3/8" x 3/4" Button

Screw (65)–4

M8 x 20mm Flat

Head Screw (56)–4

M10 x 12mm

Button Screw

(77)–6

M10 Flat

Washer (80)–4

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .

See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the
key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it

has been preassembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

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1.

To make assembly easier, read the

nformation on page 5 before you begin.

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Identify the Rear Stabilizer (3) and orient it as
shown. Insert a Stabilizer Plate (89) into the
Rear Stabilizer.

Insert the Rear Stabilizer (3) into the Frame (1).
Tighten the four Stabilizer Set Screws (9)
located in the Rear Stabilizer. Then, attach the
Rear Stabilizer with four 3/8" x 3/4" Button
Screws (65) and four M10 Flat Washers (80).

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89

3

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1

Tighten two Leveling Feet (47) into the under­side of the Rear Stabilizer (3).

2. While a second person holds the Seat Frame (8)
near the Seat Carriage (7), attach the seat pulse
wire (A) to the carriage pulse wire (B).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Seat
Frame (8) to the Seat Carriage (7) with six M10
x 12mm Button Screws (77).

80

9

47

47

2

8

A

B

7

65

Avoid pinching

80

65

the wires

77

77

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3. Slide the Upright Cover (20) onto the Upright

(4). Make sure that the Upright Cover is ori-
ented as shown. Then, slide the Upright Cover

pward toward the top of the Upright.

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ave a second person hold the Upright (4) near

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the Frame (1).

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C

See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (4). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the frame wires (C). Next, pull the upper end
of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright. Tip: To prevent the frame wires from

falling into the Upright, secure the frame
wires with the wire tie.

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the

Upright (4) onto the Frame (1). Attach the
Upright with four M8 x 20mm Flat Head Screws
(56).

Then, slide the Upright Cover (20) downward to
the bottom of the Upright (4).

4. Untie and discard the wire tie on the frame wires
(C).

While a second person holds the console
assembly near the Upright (4), connect the wires
on the console assembly to the frame wires (C).

Avoid pinching

the wires

Wire Tie

4

56

20

C

Console

Assembly

4

56

1

Note: Some of the wires are for the optional
Workout TV (see page 10).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the con­sole assembly to the Upright (4) with four M8 x
20mm Screws (57).

Avoid pinching

the wires

5. Make sure that all parts of the exercise bike are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left

over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the exercise
bike.

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HOW TO SET UP THE EXERCISE BIKE

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER

IMPORTANT: If the exercise bike has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to
room temperature before plugging in the power
adapter. If you do not do this, the console displays
or other electronic components may become dam­aged.

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

Power Adapter

Receptacle

HOW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE

If your exercise bike has a Workout TV console, a
CATV cable must be connected to the exercise bike for
cable TV stations to be viewed. Locate the cable jack
on the front of the exercise bike. Connect the CATV
cable to the cable jack.

Jack to External

Speaker System

Cable Jack

Audio/Video

Jack

A satellite receiver, VCR, or DVD player can also be
connected to the exercise bike. Connect a CATV cable
from the coaxial output on your equipment (usually
labeled TV OUT or RF OUT) to the cable jack on the
exercise bike.

A VCR or DVD player can also be connected to the
exercise bike with an RCA component audio/video
cable. Connect one end of an RCA component
audio/video cable to your VCR or DVD player. Connect
the other end of the RCA component video cable to the
audio/video input jack on the exercise bike.

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HOW TO MOVE THE EXERCISE BIKE

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

efore moving the exercise bike, make sure that

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the power adapter is unplugged. Note: If a CATV

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

ue to the size and weight of the exercise bike,

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moving it requires two persons. While one person

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

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme
caution while moving the exercise bike. Do not
attempt to move the exercise bike over uneven sur­faces.

Handlebar

Wheels

o adjust the seat, pull the adjustment latch, slide the

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seat forward or backward to the desired position, and
then release the adjustment latch.

Adjustment

Latch

HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE

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

Lift

Here

Leveling

Feet

Lift

Here

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HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE

Your exercise bike has been preconfigured to operate with a Basic console and a Workout TV console (see the

rawings below). To learn about the features of the Basic console, see page 11. To learn about the features of

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the Workout TV console, see the userʼs manual included with the Workout TV console.

To upgrade your console and expand the capabilities of your exercise bike whenever you choose, please

ee the back cover of this manual.

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Basic

Console

Workout TV

Console

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