O w n e r’s Guide ES700 INDOOR CYCLE
C 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 facility’s fitness goals. Regular use of your Bike can improve the quality of your members’ lives in so many ways.
Table of Contents SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4 RESISTANCE & SEAT ADJUSTMENT . 10 HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . 11 PEDAL STRAP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . 12 DISMOUNTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . 13 MOVING AND LEVELING . . . . . . . . . 14 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 15 GENERAL ES700 STEP 1: FRONT FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2: REAR FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 3: PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP 4: HANDLEBARS . .
MODEL INFO HANDLEBAR SADDLE SEAT POST HANDLEBAR STEM BELT GUARD FRICTION SYSTEM FLYWHEEL FRAME 2 ES700 INDOOR CYCLE
MODEL INFO FRAME – Zinc coated, heavy gauge steel BELT GUARD – Black Plastic HANDLEBAR STEM – Stainless steel stem with adjustment scale for height and fore/aft positioning HANDLEBAR – Ergonomic PVC coated design that includes aerobars and fore/aft adjustment SADDLE – The comfortable and generously padded Velo saddle features elastomer-mounted rails to absorb shock and an ozone relief area to eliminate pressure points.
MODEL INFO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. • • • • • • • • • • • 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. Use this Bike only for its intended use as described in the manual. Keep your hands away from all moving parts. Never turn the pedal crank arms by hand. Do not remove your feet from the pedals while they are in motion.
ASSEMBLY Tools needed: 4mm Allen Wrench, 5mm Allen Wrench, and 15mm Pedal Wrench. 1 FRONT FOOT A S S E M B LY STEP • Remove bolts, washers, and nuts from the frame bracket for the front foot. • Remove the plastic spacers from the bracket of the front foot. • Attach the front foot using the bolts, washers, and nuts removed earlier. The wheels should face forward.
STEP 2 REAR FOOT A S S E M B LY • Remove bolts, washers, and nuts from the frame bracket for the rear foot. • Remove the plastic spacers from the bracket of the rear foot. • Attach the rear foot using the bolts, washers, and nuts removed earlier.
STEP 3 PEDALS A S S E M B LY • Attach the pedals to the crank arms. Each pedal is marked with the letter L (left) or R (right) to denote the side of the spinning bike they are on. Be careful to align the threads correctly to avoid damage. A little grease on the threads should help the pedals to screw in easily and correctly. Tighten with a 15mm wrench. The threads on both pedals should tighten towards the front of the bike.
STEP 4 HANDLEBARS A S S E M B LY • Place the handlebar on the handlebar stem. Position handlebar bracket beneath the handlebar stem and insert the socket head cap screw so that it inserts into the bottom of the handlebar. Tighten with the 5mm allen wrench. • Insert the quick release lever through the bottom bracket and into the handlebar. Turn counter-clockwise to tighten. • To adjust the position of the handlebar, loosen quick release lever and slide to the desired location.
STEP 5 WATER BOTTLE CAGE • Attach water bottle cage to the handlebars using the provided screws. Tighten with a 4mm allen wrench.
RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT ES700 The ergonomic resistance control knob located just below the handlebars on the bike frame easily controls pedaling resistance. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction increases pedal resistance. Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction decreases pedal resistance. SEAT ADJUSTMENT To ensure maximum comfort, exercise efficiency, and injury prevention make sure the seat is adjusted to the proper position.
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT The handlebar position is based on comfort and may be adjusted to more accurately simulate the upper body position on a road bike. Typically the handlebar position is positioned slightly higher then the seat position for beginning cyclists. More advanced cyclists may prefer a lower handlebar position.
PEDAL STRAP ADJUSTMENT ES700 Place the ball of each foot in the toe clip so the shoe fits snugly into the clip of the cage. Rotate one of the pedals to within arms reach. Pull on the strap of the clip to tighten the clip snugly around your shoe and tuck in excess strap. Repeat for the other foot. Make sure toes are pointing straight ahead to ensure maximum pedal efficiency. To remove your foot from the toe clip, push on the plastic tab to loosen the strap.
DISMOUNTING THE UNIT WARNING! The ES700 uses a fixed flywheel that builds momentum and will keep the pedals turning even after the user stops pedaling or if the users feet slip off. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE YOUR FEET FROM THE PEDALS OR DISMOUNT THE MACHINE UNTIL BOTH THE PEDALS AND THE FLYWHEEL HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED. ES700 Use one of the following methods to stop the pedals: • Reduce your pedal speed until you come to a complete stop. • Push down on the brake knob to come to a complete stop.
MOVING THE ES700 ES700 Make sure the quick release levers for the handlebar are tight. Stand in front of the bike, grasping the end of the handlebars. Place one foot on the bikes front support foot to stabilize the bike and begin tilting the bike toward you. The transport wheels should now be in contact with the ground and can easily roll in any direction. Be careful when moving the bike to prevent a sudden impact that could harm the bike or its surroundings.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Consistently following this maintenance schedule will increase the life of your Vision Fitness® ES700 Indoor Cycle. BIKE LOCATION • Locate Bike in a cool, dry place. BEFORE EACH CLASS • Check that the pedals, seat levers and handlebar levers are tight. ES700 AFTER EACH CLASS • Release all tension from the brake. • Check that the pedals are in good condition and properly tightened to prevent damage. • Simply dry the ES700 with a towel to remove sweat and dirt.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS continued WEEKLY MAINTENANCE These procedures are intended to maintain the overall performance of your ES700 Indoor Cycle: ES700 Have an experienced rider or instructor ride each cycle to review the overall performance of each cycle; focus on vibrations or possible loose assemblies.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE These procedures are meant to be a comprehensive inspection of the overall frame and components of the ES700 Indoor Cycle: Inspect wear items for adjustment or possible replacement. Give special attention to the following: ES700 • Remove the brake assembly, and inspect brake pads for wear. Spray silicone on the brake pad to prevent glazing or hardening of the pad. • Inspect seat for wear. Rips, tears or excessive movement indicates that the seat should be replaced.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY* COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants the ES700 Indoor Cycle for use in commercial facilities. Examples of commercial facilities include but are not limited to: Hotels; Resorts; Police and Fire Stations; Apartment Complexes; Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics; Hospitals; Elementary, Middle, and High Schools; YMCAs; Private Health Clubs; Colleges and Universities.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that the Labor be limited to one year. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable.
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be easier to maintain a consistent exercise program that will help you achieve your fitness goals.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE DURATION A common question asked is, “how much exercise do I need?” We recommend following the guidelines set up by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for healthy aerobic activity. • Exercise three to five days per week. • Warm up for five to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. • Maintain your exercise activity for 30 to 45 minutes. • Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then stretch to cool down during the last five to 10 minutes.
TARGET HEART RATE GENERAL Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 55% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. As a point of reference, we use the predicted maximum heart rate formula of (220 minus age) to determine your heart rate training zone. Please use the following chart to determine your predicted Target Heart Rate.
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is one of the easiest ways to monitor exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that is comfortable. An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to elevation in exercise heart rate. Consequently, RPE can be used alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity.
BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed.
STRETCHING Flexibility Training is not associated with fitness as often as cardiovascular exercise or Strength Training, even though it is just as important. A good stretching program will help to maintain flexibility of the hips and lower back. A flexible person will be less likely to injure themselves in common activities, such as reaching, twisting and turning, or in uncommon activities such as the annual softball tournament.
STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH GENERAL Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold to stretch. Your knee should be pointing toward the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with your right leg, and continue to alternate as necessary. STANDING CALF STRETCH Standing about three to four feet from the wall, take one step forward with your right foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you.
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