HealthRider HF-RB9800-E1 Owner's Manual

Model No. HF-RB9800-E.1
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 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 USE 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.

HOTEL FITNESS is a registered trademark of Hotel Fitness Club, Inc.

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.
Hotel Fitness and FreeMotion Fitness assume 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 the 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 the exercise bike.

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

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

kg).

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

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

11. Keep your back straight while using the 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. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.

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

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

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 new HOTEL FITNESS
HF-RB9800-E exercise bike. The HF-RB9800-E exer­cise bike provides an impressive selection of features

esigned to help you achieve your fitness goals.

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

after reading this manual, please see the back cover of

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this manual. To help us assist you, note the product
number and serial number before contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number

re shown on the front cover this manual.

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

Console

Pedal

Backrest

Accessory Tray

Leveling Foot

Wheel

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Adjustment Latch

4

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

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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Orient the Rear Stabilizer (3) as shown. Insert a

tabilizer Plate (89) into the Rear Stabilizer.

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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).

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

1

89

3

9

1

80

2. While a second person holds the Seat Frame (8)
near the Seat Carriage (7), connect 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).

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47

65

47

2

Avoid pinching

the wires

8

A

B

7

80

65

77

77

6

3. Orient the Upright Cover (20) as shown, and
slide it upward onto the Upright (4).

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).

Wire Tie

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 MOVE AND LEVEL THE EXERCISE
BIKE

Before moving the exercise bike, make sure that

he power adapter is unplugged. Note: If a CATV

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

Due to the size and weight of the exercise bike,
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
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.

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

Lift

Here

Leveling

Feet

Handlebar

Wheels

Lift

Here

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

To adjust the seat, pull the adjustment latch, slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired position,
and then release the adjustment latch.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER

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.

Adjustment Latch

Power Adapter

Receptacle

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HOW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE

If your exercise bike has a Workout TV console, a CATV

able must be connected to the exercise bike for cable TV

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stations to be viewed. Locate the cable jack on the front of

he exercise bike. Connect the CATV cable to the cable jack.

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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.

Jack to External

Speaker System

Cable Jack

Audio/Video

Jack

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HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE

HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE

Your exercise bike has been preconfigured 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 11. To learn about the features of
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
see the back cover of this manual.

Basic

Console

Workout TV

Console

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