Horizon Fitness RC-40, RC-30 User Manual

BIKE U S E R ’ S GUIDE

FOR MODELS:

RC-30

RC-40

HORIZON

SERIES

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INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for your purchase of this Horizon Fitness bike!

Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Horizon Fitness bike can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster. Because we're committed to designing fitness equipment from the inside out, we use only the highest quality components. It's a commitment we back with one of the strongest frame-to-brake warranty packages in the industry.

You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort, the best reliability and the highest quality in its class.

Horizon Fitness delivers.

IN TR OD UCTIO N

TA B LE O F C O N TENTS

Important Precautions

Assembly

Before You Begin

Bike Operation

Conditioning Guidelines

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Limited Warranty

CONTACT INFORMATION

Back Panel

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this bike. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this bike. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this bike are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this manual, contact Customer Tech Support at the number listed on the back panel of this manual.

IM PO RTA NT PRE CA UT IO NS

At NO time should pets or children under the age of 12 be closer to the bike than 10 feet. At NO time should children under the age of 12 use the bike. Children over the age of 12 should not use the bike without adult supervision.

It is essential that your bike is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your bike has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the bike is warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.

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

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

• Maintain a comfortable pace.

• To maintain balance, it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising, mounting or dismounting the machine.

• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the bike.

• Do not insert or drop any object into any opening.

• Unplug bike before moving or cleaning it. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)

• This bike should not be used by persons weighing more than 275 pounds (RC-30) or 300 pounds (RC-40). Failure to comply will void the warranty.

• This bike is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this bike in any commercial, rental, school or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

• Do not use bike in any location that is not temperature controlled such as but not limited to: garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty.

• Use the bike only as described in this manual.

AS SE MB LY

IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!

There are several areas during the assembly process of a bike that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the bike could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the bike, the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

UNPACKING

Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor. During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.

NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium bike grease is recommended.

Before proceeding, find your bike’s serial number located on the front stabilizer tube and enter it in the space provided below. Also locate the model name which is located on the front plastics.

ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME IN THE BOxES BELOW:

SERIAL NUMBER :

MODEL NAME:

* Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service. * Also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card.

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

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LIMITED

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING

& MAINTENANCE

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If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support.

Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.

For a complete exploded diagram, visit us at www.horizonﬁtness.com

CONSOLE (RC-40 SHOWN)

MAIN FRAME

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

WATER BOTTLE CAGE

LOWER HANDLEBAR

BASE FRAME

CAP

SEAT FRAME

SEAT BACK

SEAT GUIDERAIL

SEAT BASE

REAR STABILIZER TUBE

END CAP

PEDALS

CONSOLE MAST

MAST BOOT

FRONT CAP

REMOTE RESISTANCE TOGGLES (RC-40 ONLY)

TOOLS INCLUDED PARTS INCLUDED

c Phillips Screwdriver

c 4mm L Wrench

c 5mm L Wrench

c 5mm T Wrench

c 13/15mm Flat Wrench

If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support.

Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.

c 1 Console c 1 Console Mast c 1 Main Frame c 1 Base Frame c 1 Front Stabilizer Tube c 2 Pedals

c 1 Mast Boot

c 1 Seat Back

c 1 Seat Frame

c 1 Water Bottle Holder

c 1 Seat Base

c 1 Lower Handlebar

c 1 Upper Handlebar

c 5 Hardware Bags

c 1 Rear Stabilizer

c 1 Seat Guide Rail

c 4 iPod

Adaptors

c 2 Front End Caps

c 2 Rear End Caps

c 2 Seat Guide Rail Caps

c 2 Leveler Adjusters

c 2 Levelers

ASSEMBLY ST E P 1

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1.

Slide REAR END CAPS onto REAR STABILIZER TUBE.

Attach 2 LEVELERS and LEVELER ADUSTERS (found in the hardware box) to the bottom of the REAR STABILIZER TUBE and secure tightly.

Attach the REAR STABILIZER TUBE to the BASE FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 4 FLAT WASHERS (C).

Slide FRONT END CAPS into FRONT STABILIZER TUBE with wheels facing forward and attach using 2 SCREWS (D) with provided PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER.

Attach the FRONT STABILIZER TUBE to the MAIN FRAME using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 4 FLAT WASHERS (C).

REAR STABILIZER TUBE REAR END CAPS

LEVELER

LEVELER ADJUSTER

BASE FRAME

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B) FLAT WASHER (C)

SCREW (D) 10 mm Qty: 2

SPRING WASHER (B)

15.4 mm Qty: 8

WASHER (C) 18 mm Qty: 8

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 8

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 1 CONTENTS :

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B) FLAT WASHER (C)

FRONT END CAP

SCREW (D)

WASHER (C)

BOLT (A) SPRING WASHER (B)

FRONT STABILIZER TUBE

MAIN FRAME

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MAIN FRAME

CONNECT WIRES

BASE FRAME

BOLT (A)

SPRING WASHER (B)

WASHER (C)

ASSEMBLY ST E P 2

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2.

B) Connect wires from BASE FRAME to MAIN FRAME.

C) Slide MAIN FRAME into BASE FRAME.

D) Attach the BASE FRAME to the MAIN FRAME using 5 BOLTS (A), 5 SPRING WASHERS (B) and

5 WASHERS (C).

DO NOT PINCH WIRES!

SPRING WASHER (B)

15.4 mm Qty: 5

WASHER (C) 18 mm Qty: 5

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 5

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 2 CONTENTS :

ASSEMBLY ST E P 3

RIGHT PEDAL RIGHT CRANK ARM

LEFT PEDAL

LEFT CRANK ARM

Note: There is no hardware bag for this step.

Attach the RIGHT PEDAL onto the RIGHT CRANK ARM, tightening it CLOCKWISE with the provided 13mm/15mm FLAT WRENCH.

Attach the LEFT PEDAL onto the LEFT CRANK ARM, tightening it COUNTER-CLOCKWISE with the provided 13mm/15mm FLAT WRENCH.

Note: The LEFT CRANK ARM is reverse threaded so it is very important that it is tightened COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. Tightening it the opposite way can damage the pedal or the crank arm or both.

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SEAT FRAME

BOLTS (F)

WAVY WASHERS (G)

SEAT BASE

SEAT GUIDE RAIL

SEAT FRAME

SEAT LEVER CLAMP

SEAT LEVER

Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4.

Attach the SEAT BASE to the SEAT FRAME using 4 BOLTS (F) and 4 WAVY WASHERS (G).

Remove SEAT GUIDE RAIL CAPS, then remove the PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS, SPRING WASHERS and WASHERS from both ends of the SEAT GUIDE RAIL and lift from BASE FRAME. Note the orientation of the seat guide rail.

Slide the SEAT FRAME through the rear of the SEAT GUIDE RAIL as shown above. Lock SEAT FRAME into place by pusing down on SEAT LEVER. NOTE: Seat lever will face forward when in locked position.

Attach the RUBBER STOPPER to the bottom of the SEAT GUIDE RAIL using 1 SCREW (H).

Set assembled SEAT GUIDE RAIL on the grooves of the BASE FRAME.

Re-attach the PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS, SPRING WASHERS and WASHERS through the BASE FRAME into each end of the SEAT GUIDE RAIL. DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL ALL FOUR BOLTS HAVE BEEN STARTED.

Snap SEAT GUIDE RAIL CAPS back onto each end of SEAT GUIDE RAIL.

BOLT (F) 35 mm Qty: 4

WAVY WASHER (G) 18 mm Qty: 4

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SCREW (H) 8 mm Qty: 1

RUBBER STOPPER Qty: 1

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 4 CONTENTS :

RUBBER STOPPER SCREW (H)

SEAT GUIDE RAIL CAP

PRE-ATTACHED WASHERS

PRE-ATTACHED SPRING WASHERS

PRE-ATTACHED BOLTS

SEAT GUIDE RAIL

BASE FRAME

SEAT FRAME

BOLTS (F)

WAVY WASHERS (G)

SEAT BASE

SEAT GUIDE RAIL

SEAT FRAME

SEAT LEVER CLAMP

SEAT LEVER

CAP

SEAT GUIDE RAIL

SEAT FRAME

SEAT LEVER CLAMP

SEAT LEVER

STEP B STEP D

NOTE: Be sure to keep SEAT LEVER positioned upward as shown. Orientate SEAT LEVER CLAMP with rounded edge facing away from SEAT GUIDE RAIL as shown above.

ASSEMBLY ST E P 5

SPRING WASHER (B)

15.4 mm Qty: 4

BOLT (F) 35 mm Qty: 4

BOLT (E) 15 mm Qty: 4

WAVY WASHER (G) 18 mm Qty: 4

Side View

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5 CONTENTS :

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 5.

B) Connect the SEAT FRAME WIRES to the PULSE GRIP WIRES as shown above.

C) Press COVERED WIRE into WIRE CLIP just before EXPOSED WIRES as shown above. Tuck EXPOSED WIRES

under RECESS in LOWER HANDLEBAR.

D) Attach the LOWER HANDLEBAR to the SEAT FRAME using 4 BOLTS (E) and 4 SPRING WASHERS (B).

DO NOT PINCH WIRES!

E) Attach the SEAT BACK to the SEAT FRAME using 4 BOLTS (F) and 4 WAVY WASHERS (G).

BOLTS (E)

SPRING WASHERS (B)

SEAT FRAME WIRES

PULSE GRIP WIRES

LOWER HANDLEBAR

EXPOSED WIRES

RECESS

WIRE CLIP

COVERED WIRE

BOLTS (F)

WAVY WASHERS (G)

SEAT BACK

EXPOSED WIRES

RECESS

WIRE CLIP

COVERED WIRE

EXPOSED WIRES

RECESS

WIRE CLIP

COVERED WIRE

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ASSEMBLY ST E P 6

YOU’RE FINISHED!

BOLT (A)

SET SCREW (I)

TOP CAP

SPRING WASHER (B) FLAT WASHER (C)

CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE WIRES

SPRING WASHER (B)

UPPER HANDLEBAR

BOLT (K)

SCREWS (L)

WATER BOTTLE CAGE

SET SCREW (I) 10 mm Qty: 1

SCREW (L) 10 mm Qty: 2

BOLT (A) 20 mm Qty: 4

BOLT (K) 15 mm Qty: 2

WASHER (C) 18 mm Qty: 4

SPRING WASHER (B)

15.4 mm Qty: 6

HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6 CONTENTS :

A) Open HARDWARE BAG FOR STEP 6.

B) Slide the TOP CAP through the MAST as shown.

Tie the CONSOLE WIRES to the pre-attached routing wire. Carefully pull console wires through the CONSOLE MAST. Discard wire when finished.

C) Attach the CONSOLE MAST to the MAIN FRAME

using 4 BOLTS (A), 4 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 4 FLAT WASHERS (C) from the sides and 1 SET SCREW (I) from the front.

Carefully tuck the CONSOLE MAST wires into the CONSOLE MAST before attaching the CONSOLE.

Attach the UPPER HANDLEBAR to the CONSOLE

MAST using 2 BOLTS (K) and 2 SPRING WASHERS (B).

Attach CONSOLE to the CONSOLE MAST using the 4 PRE-ATTACHED SCREWS (screws will have to be removed from the console first).

Attach WATER BOTTLE CAGE using 2 SCREWS (L).

Connect AC ADAPTOR to the AC ADAPTOR INPUT, located at front of the main frame. Connect ADAPTOR to a power outlet.

DO NOT PINCH WIRES!

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CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your 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 EXERCISE:

• Weight Loss

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new bike will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising. Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you use your bike in the comfort of your home. This guide provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine.

LOCATION OF THE BIKE

Place the bike on a level surface. Do not place the bike in any area that will block any vent or air openings. The bike should not be located in a garage, covered patio, near water or outdoors.

ADJUSTING LEVELERS

Adjust the 2 rear levelers so that the bike is level on the floor. Then adjust the third leveler located under the BASE FRAME TUBE just so it is snug with the floor.

LOCK ADJUSTMENT

ADJUST HEIGHT

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