Ironman Fitness 235r User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Ironman 235r Recumbent

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CAUTION! Read all precautions
and instructions in this manual
before using this equipment.

SERIAL TAG IS LOCATED ON THE FRAME

Model Name: 235r
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:

315-00124

11/07 Rev B

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information 3

Assembly 5

Console Instructions 11

Monitoring Your Heart Rate 13

Warm-Up Exercises 15

Moving Instructions 18

Parts List 19

Exploded View 20

Warranty Information 21

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Important Safety Information

WARNING! Before using this unit or starting any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 and/or persons with pre-existing
health problems. The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, burns, fire, or other possible injuries to the
user, it is important to review this manual and the following precautions before operation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS

1. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that all users of this unit have read the Owner's
Manual and are familiar with warnings and safety precautions.

2. This unit has a user maximum capacity of 275 pounds.

3. The unit should only be used on a level surface and is intended for indoor use only. The
unit should not be placed in a garage, patio, or near water and should never be used while
you are wet. Ironman Fitness recommends a mat be placed under the unit to protect floor
or carpet and for easier cleaning.

4. Follow safety information in regards to plugging in your unit. Do not run the power cord
underneath your unit. Do not operate the unit with a damaged or frayed power cord.

5. Wear comfortable, good-quality walking or running shoes and appropriate clothing. Do not
use the unit with bare feet, sandals, socks or stockings.

6. Always examine your unit before using to ensure all parts are in working order.

7. Allow the unit to fully stop before dismounting.

8. Pets should never be allowed near the unit.

9. Do not leave children unsupervised near or on the unit.

10. Never operate the unit where oxygen is being administered, or where aerosol products are
being used.

11. Never insert any object or body parts into any opening.

12. For safety and to prevent damage to your unit, no more than one person should use the
unit at a time.

13. Always unplug the unit before cleaning and/or servicing. Service to your unit should only be
performed by an authorized service representative, unless authorized and/or instructed by
the manufacturer.

14. Failure to follow these instructions will void the unit warranty.

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Important Safety Information

Thank you for purchasing the Ironman 235r Recumbent Bike! The quality product you have
chosen was designed to meet your needs for cardiovascular exercise. Before you start, please
read the Owner’s Manual and become familiar with the operation of your new unit.

Remember to take time to perform stretching exercises, provided in this manual, to help avoid
injury.

If you are taking medication, consult your physician to see what effect the medication will have
on your exercise heart rate.

If you have heart problems, you are not active, and/or are over the age of 35 years, do not
use the pre-set programs or start an exercise program without first contacting and receiving
approval from your physician.

To avoid the risk of electrical shock, always keep the console dry. Do not spill liquids on the
console. Ironman Fitness recommends a sealed water bottle for beverages consumed while
using the unit.

Please review the following drawing below to familiarize yourself with the listed
parts.

CONSOLE

FRONT STABILIZER w/

TRANSPORT WHEELS

LEFT PEDAL

HANDLEBARS

RIGHT PEDAL

SEAT PAD

BACK PAD

PULSE GRIP

HANDLEBARS

REAR STABILIZER

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Assembly

Getting Started - The Ironman Fitness 235r will require some assembly. Unpack the box in

a clear area. Remove packing material. Do not dispose of packing material until assembly
is complete and unit is working properly. Place the unit on a clean level surface for assem­bly. Make sure there is easy access to an electrical outlet. Before assembling, the unit should
be placed as close as possible to its final location. If you are missing any parts, please call
Ironman Fitness at 1-888-340-0482. Tools have been provided to assist with product assem­bly.

Figure 1

Step 1:
Attach the rear stabilizer (4A) onto the
rear of main frame (1) using carriage
bolts (19), arc washers (49), and cap
nuts (21).

Step 2:

Attach the front stabilizer (4) onto the
front of the main frame (1) using carriage
bolts (19), washers (49), and cap nuts
(21).

Note: The stabilizer with roller wheels is
the front stabilizer.

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Assembly

Figure 2

Step 1:
Attach the seat handlebar (16) to the seat
carriage (3) using hex head bolts (73),
washers (49), and nylon nuts (50).

Figure 3

Step 1:
Attach the seat (9) to the seat carriage
(3) using screws (62) and washers (63).

Figure 4

Step 1:
Attach the back pad (60) to the seat car­riage (3) using screws (62) and washers
(63).

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Assembly

Figure 5

Step 1:
Remove hex head screws (55) and screws
(70) from carriage tube (5).

Figure 6

Step 1:
Remove the left and right carriage tube
caps (13 & 14).

Figure 7

Step 1:
Remove hex head screw (55) and washer
(49) from the rear of carriage tube (5).

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Assembly

Figure 8

Step 1:
Slide the carriage tube (5) off of the main
frame (1).

Step 2:

Carefully disconnect pulse wire (57) from
extension pulse wire (75). Be sure not
to pull the pulse wires from the tube or
frame.

Figure 9

Step 1:
Slide the seat carriage (3) onto the car­riage tube (5) and secure using the lock­ing knob located on the right hand side.

Step 2:

Connect pulse wires (64) coming from the
seat carriage to the pulse wires (75) com­ing out of the carriage tube.

Step 3:

Use the clamp (69) and screw (70) to
secure the pulse wires in position.

Figure 10

Step 1:
Reconnect the extension pulse wire (75)
coming from the carriage tube to pulse
wire (57) from the main frame.
Step 2:
Attach the carriage tube (5) to the main
frame (1) by sliding the carriage tube
onto the carriage tube mount located on
the main frame. Secure using hex head
screws (55).
Step 3
Secure the rear of the carriage tube (5)
to main frame (1) using hex head screw
(55) and washer (49).

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