SteelFlex XB-4300, XB-4500, XB-4900 User Manual

Steelflex Bike

XB-4300/4500/4900

User Manual

Bike Codes XB-4300/4500/4900

Safety Instructions..............................................................................................

Moving & Leveling............................................................................................

Seat Adjustments................................................................................................

Seat Positioning...............................................................................................

Seat Adjustment...............................................................................................

Console Panel Functions...................................................................................

Window Displays.................................................................................................

Key................................................................................................................

Quick REF. Opereating Instructions..................................................................

Target Heart Rate Zone....................................................................................

Benefits............................................................................................................

Warning............................................................................................................

Limited Home Use Warranty..............................................................................

Light Commercial Warranty...............................................................................

Developing A Fitness Program..........................................................................

Warm up..........................................................................................................

Flexibility..........................................................................................................

Exercise Guidelines.........................................................................................

Achieving Your Fitness Goals..........................................................................

Sample Goals..................................................................................................

Keeping An Exarcise Diary.................................................................................

Heart Rate Conversion Chart.............................................................................

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SAFETY TIPS

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.
Your Steelflex Bike is self-generating (requiring no external power
source) and in this mode must be pedaled to power-up the console.
Alternatively, the Bike can instead be plugged into an outlet using the
included power supply.

WARNING!

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 side covers. Only an authorized Steelflex
retailer should perform Service.
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.
Do not use outdoors.

CHILDREN

Keep children off your Steelflex Bike at all times.
When the Steelflex bike is in use, young children and pets should
be kept at least 10 feet away.

XB-4300/4500/4900

OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR STEELFLEX BIKE

CAUTION!

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

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

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Read this Owner's Guide before operating this Bike.

CLEANING

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

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MOVING

Your Steelflex bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front
legs.To move the,

Steelflex upright cycle,
firmly grasp the handlebars,
carefully tip toward you and roll
on the transport wheels.

To move the Steelflex
recumbent cycle, firmly
grasp the rear foot
assembly, carefully lift and
roll on the transport wheels.

Caution: Our Bikes are wellbuilt and heavy. Take caution and use additional
help if necessary.

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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.

as well as the one located in the
middle frame

SEAT ADJUSTMENTS

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.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENTS

SEAT POSITIONING

The seat is at the proper position when your
knee is slightly bent when the pedal is in the
furthest position.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Grasp the Seat Adjustment Knob,
located at the base of the seat
post. Pull out then raise or
lower the seat post to the
desired height. Release
the knob and allow
the seat post to lock
into position.

RECUMBENT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

SEAT POSITION

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 its
proper position.

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CONTROL

P

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AND WINDOW DISPLA

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