TM DeskCycle TM USER’S MANUAL Visit us at www.DeskCycle.com for, • Usage Tips • Calorie Calculator • Accessories • And More QUESTIONS / PROBLEMS Support for US Customers TOLL-FREE SUPPORT 877-426-3292 EMAIL SUPPORT support@3dinnovations.com Support for Non-US Customers The support contact link for your country can be found on the Contacts page at www.3dinnovations.com Order# _____________________ Serial# _____________________ The serial number is on the bottom of the DeskCycle.
Precautions And Safety Precautions Failure to observe these warnings could result in physical injury or damage to the DeskCycle. • Use the DeskCycle indoors on a level surface. Keep the DeskCycle away from moisture and dust. • Make sure that the pedals are on tight. Loose pedals will slowly come undone. Using the bike with loose pedals can damage the threads on the crank arms. Stripped crank-arm threads are not covered by the warranty. • Do not subject the bike to heavy shock or treat it excessively.
Table Of Contents Assembly 2 Tips for Using the DeskCycle 4 Adjusting the Resistance 5 Using the Display 6 Online Calorie Calculator 7 Display Stand for Your Desk 7 Using the Tether for Slippery Floors 8 Removing the Pedal Straps 9 Optional Accessories 10 Care and Maintenance 11 Support 11 Warranty 12 Troubleshooting 13
Assembly Step 1: Install the Large Leg • • • Remove the nuts and washers from the Large Leg. Align the bolts of the Large Leg with the holes in the Bike, and push the bolts through the holes. Attach a Washer and a Nut to each bolt. Do NOT tighten the nuts until step 3. Step 2: Install the Small Leg • • • Remove the nuts and washers from the Small Leg. Align the bolts of the Small Leg with the holes in the Bike, and push the bolts through the holes. Attach a Washer and a Nut to each bolt.
Assembly (continued) Step 3: Level the Bike & Tighten Nuts At this point the four nuts that attach the legs to the Bike should be loose. • • Place the Bike onto a smooth flat surface. Tighten the four leg nuts using the supplied Tool. Do not over-tighten the nuts! Step 4: Install the Pedals There is a Left Pedal and a Right Pedal. They are marked with an L for Left or an R for Right on the end of the pedal shaft. • Screw the Left Pedal into the Left Pedal Arm COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
Tips for Using the DeskCycle TIP 1. PEDAL DOWNWARD (MOST IMPORTANT!!!) The most important advice we can give you is to pedal downward. This will keep the bike in place. If the bike moves around, then you are not pedaling downward. How to Pedal Correctly 1. Start pushing down on the pedal when the pedal arm is around the 1 o’clock position (just past the highest pedal position). 2. Stop applying force to the pedal when it’s at the lowest position. 3.
Tips for Using the DeskCycle (continued) If your Knees Hit your Desk If your desk is short or if you are tall, your knees may hit the underside of your desk when you pedal the bike. Below are some tips that will lower your knees. • Lower your chair. This can lower your knees by several inches. In most cases this is all you need to do. • Point your toes upward on the upward pedal stroke. When your toes are pointing upward, your knees will be lower by an inch or two.
Using the Display How to Read the Display There are two numbers displayed on the monitor, one on the top and one on the bottom. Top Number: The top number always displays your pedal speed, in miles per hour. Bottom Number: The bottom number can display Distance, Calories or Time. The Function Button Press this button to change what is displayed by the bottom number.
Online Calorie Calculator Online Calorie Calculator – Provides accurate calculation of Calories burned when using the bike. The Calorie Calculator is located at www.deskcycle.com/CalorieCalculator.html . The Calorie Calculator uses your, • Height, • Weight, • Gender, • And age for improved accuracy. It also calculates the wattage of the bike from the knob setting and the pedal speed. Display Stand for Your Desk The DeskCycle comes with a Display Stand for those who use the DeskCycle at their desks.
Using the Tether for Slippery Floors The DeskCycle comes with a long Velcro® strap. It can be used to tether the bike to the chair as shown in the picture below. The strap is made from Velcro® loop material. On the back side of one end is Velcro® hook material. Most People Do Not Need the Tether Most people do NOT need the tether. Pedaling the bike downward will keep it in place on carpet even if your chair has wheels. The tether may be needed if you use the bike on a slippery surface.
Removing the Pedal Straps Some people prefer to use the bike without the pedals straps. When the pedal straps are removed the top of the pedal will always face up. This makes it easier to quickly place your feet on the pedals. • • The top and bottom pedal halves snap together. You can remove the straps whether the pedals are attached to the bike or not. Follow the steps below to remove the straps. Step 1 Step 1: Insert a flat screwdriver into one of the slots.
Optional Accessories Below are some of the accessories available for the DeskCycle. Visit the DeskCycle website www.DeskCycle.com for a complete list of accessories. Display with Large Text Pros: • The numerals are twice the size as the numerals of the standard display. Cons: • It only displays one function at a time. You can press the button on the front to select which functions is displayed. • The Large Display is not needed when using the DeskCycle at your desk.
Care and Maintenance Care • • Make sure the pedals are as tight as you can possibly make them. This is especially important if you pedal backwards. If the pedals come loose, you should apply Blue Loctite® to the pedal threads. See the “Troubleshooting” section for details. Do not stand on the pedals. The DeskCycle was not designed to be used while standing. Maintenance The DeskCycle requires no maintenance. Do Not Lubricate The DeskCycle contains sealed bearings for years of maintenance-free use.
Warranty (US Customers) We stand behind our products. The DeskCycle and its accessories are covered by a one year warranty on all parts and labor. This warranty is for US customers only. Outside of the US, the warranty depends on your local distributor. What Is Covered 3D Innovations warrants the DeskCycle and accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a full year from the date of purchase. 3D Innovations will, at its option, repair or replace the object.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM: I CAN’T INSTALL ONE OR BOTH OF THE PEDALS Are You Installing The Correct Pedal Into The Correct Pedal Arm? The first thing to keep in mind is that there is a left pedal and a right pedal. They are different from each other. • The Left pedal is marked with an L. • And the Right pedal is marked with an R. • The marking is on the end of the pedal shaft. • The pedal arms are also marked.
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