Horizon Fitness R2000, MRB44 Owner's Guide

Guide

Owner’s

R2000, R2100, R2200 & R2200HRT

SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways…

Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:

• Weight Loss

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

• Reduced Stress

• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression

• An Improved Self Image

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you have your Bike in the comfort of your home. This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program. A more complete knowledge of your new Bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

Some kinds of service to your Bike should only be performed by your VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:

VISION FITNESS P.O. Box 280 621-D East Lake St. Lake Mills, WI 53551 Ph: 1.800.335.4348 Fax: 1.920.648.3373 www.visionfitness.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT, MOVING . . . 6

SEAT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TROUBLESHOOTING:

BIKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 37

COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 38

HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (R2100, R2200 & R2200HRT) . . . 42

FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 44

TARGET HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 48

RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 49

WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 52

MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 54

ALL MODELS

BATTERIES, TURNING ON . . . . . . . . 10

COUNTDOWN, COUNTUP, OFF . . . . 11

RESISTANCE, RESETTING . . . . . . . . 12

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 13

BATTERIES, TURNING ON . . . . . . . . 14

SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 15

COUNTDOWN, COUNTUP, START . . . 16 CHOOSING WEIGHT, RESISTANCE . . 17

PAUSE, RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 19

GENERAL

CONSOLE

R2000

CONSOLE

R2100

SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 20

STARTING IN MANUAL MODE . . . . . 21

PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SETTING WEIGHT DEFAULT . . . . . . . 24

PROGRAM, LEVEL, TIME . . . . . . . . 25

RACE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CONSOLE

R2200

SETTING MPH/KPH . . . . . . . . . . . 28

STARTING IN MANUAL MODE . . . . . 29

PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SETTING WEIGHT DEFAULT . . . . . . . 32

PROGRAM, LEVEL, TIME . . . . . . . . 33

USING HRT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 34

USING HEART RATE STRAP . . . . . . . 35

CONSOLE

R2200HRT

ALL MODELS

R2000 R2100

R2200

R2200HRT GENERAL

Table of Contents

R2000

FRONT FOOT &

TRANSPORT WHEELS

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

CONSOLE

R2000

TENSION

KNOB

SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLE

REAR FOOT

R2100

R2200

R2200HRT

FRONT FOOT &

TRANSPORT WHEELS

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

CONSOLE

POWER SWITCH

REAR FOOT

R2100 R2200 R2200HRT

SEMI-RECUMBENT FITNESS CYCLES

TENSION KNOB

(MODEL R2100 ONLY)

ALL MODELS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury

to persons:

• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this

Owner’s Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not remove the Bike sidecovers. Service should be performed only by

an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.

Models R2200 & R2200HRT only:

• Never operate this Bike if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return the Bike to a retailer for examination and repair.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use outdoors.

• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug

from outlet.

• Only use the power cord provided with your VISION FITNESS Bike.

• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on

top of the power cord, which may pinch and damage it.

• Unplug your Bike before moving it.

CHILDREN

• Keep children off your Bike at all times.

• When the Bike is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least

10 feet away.

WARNING!

ALL MODELS

OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE

CAUTION!

If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

• Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Bike.

• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Bike.

CLEANING

• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

ALL MODELS

LEVELING

The Bike should be level for optimum use. If your Bike wobbles when you have placed it where you intend to use it, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the bottom of the rear foot support. Once you have leveled the Bike, lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the rear foot support.

ASSEMBLY

If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. It is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Bike, contact your retailer.

MOVING

Your VISION FITNESS Bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. To move your semirecumbent Bike, firmly grasp the rear foot assembly, carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels.

CAUTION: Our Bikes are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 140 lbs.! Use

care and additional help if necessary.

PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME

It is important that you place your Bike in a comfortable and inviting room. Your Bike is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their Bike facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your Bike in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Bike should be in an attractive setting.

ALL MODELS

SEAT POSITIONING

The seat is at the proper position when your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is in the furthest position, with the ball of your foot centered on the pedal.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

R2100, R2200 & R2200HRT

While seated on the Bike, lift the Seat Lever and slide the seat forward or back. When the seat is positioned properly, simply release the Seat Lever to lock the seat into position.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

R2000

While seated on the Bike, pull the Seat Lever up and slide the seat forward or back. When the seat is positioned properly, simply push the Seat Lever down to lock the seat into position.

R2200HRT

LUMBAR ADJUSTABLE SEAT R2200HRT

One of the biggest reasons why people don’t exercise is because it is uncomfortable. On the Semi-Recumbent bike, the area that has the largest impact on comfort is the seat. If your seat is comfortable you are more likely to finish your workouts and achieve your fitness goals. With the adjustable Lumbar Support you will be able adjust the seat to the most comfortable position.

To adjust the Lumbar Support simply turn the control knob located near the bottom of the backrest on the seat. To increase the Lumbar Support, turn the knob in a clockwise direction. To decrease support, turn the Lumbar Support in a counter-clockwise direction.

R2000

Your easy-to-use VISION FITNESS Manual computer console provides the information you need to monitor your progress toward your personal fitness goals.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

If your Bike batteries have not already been installed by your retailer, please install them now. Your Manual console uses two size AA batteries. These batteries are located in a snap-open battery compartment in the back of the console.

TURNING SCREEN DISPLAY ON

To turn the screen display on, press any console button or turn the pedals one complete revolution. When the display first comes on, ‘0:00’ will be flashing in the TIME window.

R2000

CHOOSING TIME AND STARTING

There are two ways to use the timer: Count-Down Mode or Count-Up Mode.

COUNT-DOWN MODE

Press the SET TIME button to enter your workout time. When the time you choose is showing in the TIME window, start pedaling. The timer will begin counting down to zero. When the workout time is completed, the console will beep for 5 seconds, then begin countingup if you continue pedaling. To reset, press and hold the HOLD TO RESET button.

COUNT-UP MODE

To use the timer in count up mode, simply start pedaling when ‘0:00’ is flashing on the screen.

TURNING SCREEN DISPLAY OFF

The screen display will go off automatically after 5 minutes of non-use.

R2000

R2000 CHANGING RESISTANCE

There are two ways to increase your workload. You can pedal faster, or you can turn the tension knob which is located below the console. The tension knob will adjust to one of 15 levels of resistance.

PARTIAL RESET

To reset Time only, touch the HOLD TO RESET button. Time will return to ‘0:00’ and not delete the values in the other windows.

FULL RESET

To reset all the console values, press and hold the HOLD TO RESET button. Time will return to ‘0:00’ then all the other values will be deleted.

R2000

R2000 FEEDBACK DISPLAY

RPM

Shown as Revolutions-per-Minute. Improve cycling technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by pedaling between 80 and 100 RPMs.

SPEED

Shown as Miles-per-Hour. View your current pedaling speed.

CALORIES

Shown as estimated total Calories burned during workout.

DISTANCE

Set personal goals for covering greater amounts of distance for each program. You can log mileage as a motivational tool.

TIME

Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining if the CountDown mode is used, or view the elapsed time if the Count-Up mode is used.

R2100

Your easy-to-use VISION FITNESS R2100 computer console provides the information you need to monitor your progress toward your personal fitness goals.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

If your batteries have not already been installed by your retailer, please install them now. Your R2100 console uses two size AA batteries. These batteries are located inside the mounting recess in the back of the console.

TURNING SCREEN DISPLAY ON

To turn the screen display on, press any console button or turn the pedals one complete revolution. When the display first comes on, ‘0:00’ will be flashing in the TIME window.

R2100

R2100 SETTING MPH & KPH

Your R2100 console should be set to Miles when you receive it. If it is not set to Miles or if you would like to change the feedback to Kilometers do the following steps.

• Take out the batteries.

• Reinsert the batteries – this will bring you to setup mode which will last for 30 seconds.

• You will hear a series of beeps and the model of the product will appear in the TIME window.

• The option “ML” for MILES or “KL” for KILOMETERS will also appear in the TIME window.

• Press the SELECT button to go to the appropriate distance setting.

• When you have the desired distance setting, press and hold the START button until you hear the beep.

R2100

CHOOSING TIME AND STARTING

There are two ways to use the timer: Count-Down Mode and Count-Up Mode.

COUNT-DOWN MODE

Press the TIME ▲or ▼button to enter your workout time. When the Time you choose is showing in the TIME window, move to the WEIGHT button. To reset the Time, press and hold the START button for about three seconds.

COUNT-UP MODE

To use the timer in count-up mode, simply set WEIGHT, press START and begin; or press START to begin.

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