Power Plate powerBIKE Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for Use

Power Plate

®

powerBIKE

™

Introduction

The Power Plate® powerBIKE™ is a statio nary bike whi ch

combines t wo individual ly validated exercise meth ods – cycling

and vibratio n training. The ef fectiveness of both cyc ling and

vibration training are each well-established and recognized

independe ntly – but this is the  rst ever mechanic al stationar y

bike with integrated vibration technology.

The integrated vi bration technolo gy in the pedals p roduces high

frequency v ibrations while revo lving. This comb ination of cycling

and vibratio n training provid es simultaneo us cardiovascular

and strengt h training benets. The vibrations in crease workout

intensity , bu t also prompt the stretch reex, making this

increased inten sity seem easi er to cope with. That me ans you

can increase yo ur workload and the amount of calories burned,

thus improving your training results, without increasing the length

of your workout.

We hope you will enjoy u sing the Power Plate powe rBIKE.

Contents

© 2011 Power Plate Internat ional Ltd and Power Plat e North Americ a, Inc. All rights res erved. Power Plate ®
powerBIKE™, the powerBIKE d evice, design and l ogo are registere d trademarks and /or intellectual pr operty
of Power Plate In ternational Ltd., Power Pl ate North Ameri ca, Inc. and/or their a fliates. All oth er trademarks
are the prop erty of their res pective owners. P ower Plate® machin es are protected unde r patents and desig n
rights in numerous countries around the world. Power Plate retains all rights (including copyright, trademark
and all othe r intellectual pr operty right s) and in relation to all i nformation provi ded in this manual. You may
not copy, publi sh or distribute any of t he information co ntained in this ma nual, or in any other do cuments
published by Power Plate without its written permission.

IMPORTANT !

Read all preca utions and instr uctions in this ma nual before using th is equipment.
Keep this manu al for future reference. Improper assembl y, maintenance or use can voi d
the warrant y terms.

Introduction 01

Important Safety Instructions 02

Adjustment Guidelines 03

Saddle Height Adjustment 03
Saddle Horizontal Adjustment 03
Handlebar Adjustment 04
Pedals Adjustment 05

Guidelines for Use/Functions and Features 05
Vibration 05
Resistance 06
Brakes 0 6
How to move the PowerBIKE™ 07

Maintenance 08
Daily Maintenance 08
Regular Maintenance 08

Technical Specications 09

Certications 09

Warranty 09

Programs 10

Contact and Support 12

1

Important Safety Instructions Adjustment Guidelines

WARNI NG!
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read
the following important precautions
and information before operating the
powerBIKE™.

1. It is the responsibility of th e owner
to ensure that all us ers of the
powerBIKE are informed of a ll
warnings and precautions.

2. Operate an d maintain the powe rBIKE,
only as descr ibed in this manu al.

3. Keep the powe rBIKE, indoors, away
from moisture a nd dust. Do not
place the powe rBIKE, in a garage or
covered patio or n ear water. Place
the powerBIKE on a level sur face.
To protect the oor or carp et from
damage, place a ma t beneath the
powerBIKE.

4. Make sure that there is adequate
room around the powerBIKE,

5. Regularly inspect and properly
tighten all par ts of the powerBIKE, as
recommended in this manual. Please
replace defective p arts immediately
and do not use the p owerBIKE until
repair is per formed. Only us e original
parts fro m the manufacture r.

6. Children u nder the age of 16
should only b e allowed to use the
powerBIKE with parental consent
and with gui dance from a quali ed
instructor.

7. The powerBIKE should not be used
by persons weighing more than
100kg / 220.462 lb

8. Always wea r appropriate athlet ic
clothes and sh oes while operati ng
the powerBIKE. Do not wear loose
clothes or shoe s with loose lace s that
could become caught on powerBIKE.

9. Before using th e powerBIKE, make
sure that you are familiar with the
operation of th e powerBIKE (see
pages 3-7).

10. The power BIKE does not have an
independently moving ywheel
(wheel) so the p edals will continu e to
move together wit h the ywhe el until
the yw heel stops.

11. Always regulate the  ywheel
resistance so t hat your pedallin g
motion is control led (see page9).

12. Keep your back str aight while using
the powerBIKE do not arch you r
back.

13. If you feel pain or di zziness whil e
exercising, stop immediately, rest and
cool down.

14. If replaceme nt parts are nee ded, use
only manufa cturer supplied p arts.
Contact your lo cal powerBIKE agent,
distributor or retailer for advice.

WARNING! Before beginning any
exercise program, consult your
physician. Read all instructions before
using. Be aware that incorrect or
extensive tra ining may result in serious
health injuries. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for personal
injury or property damage sustained
by or through the use of this product.
Always adjust the powerBIKE to the
optimal position for your personal
needs.

Saddle height adjustment

Sit on the saddl e and slowly peda l until the left pe dal is in the
lowest positio n. Your knees should be slig htly bent without
dropping the h ips. To avoid hyper-extending your kne es, make
sure that your le gs are not completely st raight.

If the saddle is n ot at the correct height for your needs, it sho uld
be adjusted. The sa ddle height adjust ment knob is located at the
back of the colum n which holds
the saddle sha ft. Loosen the kn ob
until the saddl e moves up or down.
Position the sa ddle at the optimum
height for your req uirements and
tighten the kn ob so that the shaf t
stays rmly in p lace. Remount the
powerBIKE™ and che ck that the
saddle is in the c orrect positio n
for your needs, based on the
guidance a bove.

Saddle horizontal adjustment

Proper hori zontal adjustment of th e saddle is very i mportant in
avoiding injur y to the knees. Sit on the saddle a nd move the
pedals until the crank arms are i n horizontal posi tion. Using your
forward mos t leg as a marker, your kneecap should be direc tly
above the center of th e pedal
so that a straight line is created
between k nee and center of
the pedal (see th e dotted line in
image to the rig ht).

To adjust the horizontal position
of the saddle, rst dis mount the
powerBIKE. Next, loosen the
rear adjustme nt knob which is
positioned on the saddle shaft,
just below the saddle itself and
slide the sadd le forwards or
backward s as required, and then
retighten the kn ob.

The powerBIKE™ can b e adjusted for maxi mum comfort a nd exercise effective ness. The instru ctions below
describe th e approach to adjustin g the powerBIKE to ensure optim al user comfor t and ideal body positioning;
you may choose to adj ust the powerBIKE differently.

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