Model No. VMEX81414.1 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. USER’S MANUAL Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, please see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on the back cover of this manual. CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual for future reference. www.freemotionfitness.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike. FreeMotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the exercise bike are adequately informed of all precautions. 8.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary FREEMOTION® U 8.1 exercise bike. The U 8.1 exercise bike provides an impressive selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. reading this manual, please see the back cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product model number and serial number before contacting us. The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • To identify small parts, see page 5. • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until you finish all assembly steps. • Assembly can be completed using the included tools. Assembly may be easier if you have a set of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools. • If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
2. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Upright (66) to the Frame (1) with four M8 x 20mm Screws (107) and four M8 x 12mm Washers (108); start all the Screws, and then tighten them. 2 66 107 107 108 108 Avoid pinching the wires 1 3. Loosen the Adjustment Knob (35) and pull it outward. Then, insert the Seat Post (84) into the Frame (1), and release the Adjustment Knob.
4. Hold the Left and Right Front Shields (101, 102) together around the Frame (1). 4 Attach the Left and Right Front Shields (101, 102) with ten M5 x 12mm Screws (111); start all the Screws, and then tighten them. 111 101 111 1 111 102 111 111 111 5. Hold the Front Shield Cover (104) and the Front Top Cover (103) together around the Upright (66). 5 Tip: Be careful not to drop a screw between the Left and Right Front Shields (101, 102).
6. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Handlebar (70) to the Upright (66) with three M8 x 30mm Screws (109) and three M8 Washers (110); start all the Screws, and then tighten them. 6 109 110 70 66 Avoid pinching the wires 7. Route the Left and Right Control Key Wires (81, 82) and the Pulse Sensor Wire (83) in the Handlebar (70) through the Upright (66) as shown.
8. Have a second person hold the Console (106) near the Upright (66). 8 106 Connect the wires on the Console (106) to the Upper Main Wire (42), the Pulse Sensor Wire (83), the Left and Right Control Key Wires (81, 82), and the Ground Wire (138). 42 83 66 68 63 Insert the excess wire into the Upright (66). Note: The Upper TV Coaxial Cable (68) and the Upper Power Wire (63) will not be used unless you purchase the optional digital TV. 9.
10. Tip: To avoid pinching the wires, make sure that the wires (C) from the Handlebar (70) are arranged as shown. 10 99 Attach the Accessory Tray (99) to the Upright (66) with two M5 x 12mm Screws (111); start both Screws, and then tighten them. 66 C 70 Avoid pinching the wires 11. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (100) to the Accessory Tray (99) and to the Upright (66) with four M5 x 12mm Screws (111); start all the Screws, and then tighten them.
. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Front Upright Cover (98) to the Rear Upright Cover (100) and to the Upright (66) with six M5 x 12mm Screws (111); start all the Screws, and then tighten them. 12 66 98 111 111 100 111 Avoid pinching the wires 13. After the exercise bike is assembled, inspect it to make sure that it is assembled correctly and that it functions properly. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. Extra parts may be included.
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HOW TO PLUG IN THE INCLUDED POWER ADAPTER Plug the power adapter for the optional digital TV into the upper digital TV power B receptacle (B) on the frame of the exercise bike. Then, plug the power adapter into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The exercise bike can be used with or without the included power adapter.
WARRANTY INFORMATION All terms of the warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States of America (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that country’s local authorized FreeMotion Fitness, Inc. representative.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE To activate the console, see page 16. To turn off the console, see page 16. To use the charging port, see page 16. The console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. The console features a selection of onboard programs. Some programs automatically control the resistance of the pedals while guiding you through an effective exercise session.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE HOW TO USE THE QUICK START MODE If the exercise bike has a basic console, it can be used with or without the power adapter. 1. Turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE at the left. To use the exercise bike without the power adapter, simply begin pedaling. The displays and indicators will light, a tone will sound, and the words SELECT PROGRAM OR QUICK START will scroll across the lower displays. 2. Select the quick start mode.
Speed—This display will show your pedaling speed in miles or kilometers per hour. IMPORTANT: If you use both heart rate monitors at the same time, the console will not display your heart rate accurately. Note: The console can display speed in either miles per hour or kilometers per hour. To find which unit of measurement is selected, see step 4 on page 27. To use the handgrip heart rate monitor, follow the instructions below.
6. Pause the workout if desired. Average Speed—This display will show your average pedaling speed in miles per hour (MLH) or kilometers per hour (KMH). To pause the workout, press the Stop button on the console or on the left handlebar. Note: If the pedals are not moved and no buttons are pressed for a short while, the console will exit the quick start mode or the program. Calories Burned—This display will show the approximate total number of calories (KCAL) you burned.
HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD PROGRAM During the program, the profile in the matrix will show your progress. The flashing segment of the profile represents the current segment of the program. The height of the flashing segment indicates the resistance level for the current segment. 1. Turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. If the resistance level is too high or too low, you can manually override the resistance level by pressing the Level increase and decrease buttons. 2.
HOW TO USE THE GOAL PROGRAM If you selected a distance goal, the words ENTER DISTANCE will scroll across the lower displays. Press the numbered buttons to enter your desired distance goal. If necessary, press the Clear button to cancel your entry. When your distance goal is entered, press the Enter button. The program will then begin. 1. Turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. 2. Select the goal program.
8. Follow your progress. 10. Pause the workout if desired. I f you selected a time goal, the time display will count down until your time goal is reached. See step 6 on page 18. 11. End the workout and view the workout summary. I f you selected a distance goal, the distance display will count down until your distance goal is reached. See step 7 on page 18. I f you selected a calories goal, the calories display will count down until your calories goal is reached. 12. Exit the workout summary.
HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM 5. Enter your age. The words ENTER AGE will scroll across the lower displays. Press the numbered buttons to enter your age. If necessary, press the Clear button to cancel your entry. When your age is entered, press the Enter button. 1. Turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. 2. Wear a Polar-compatible chest heart rate monitor. 6. Enter a program time. The words ENTER TIME will scroll across the lower displays.
IMPORTANT: You cannot adjust the resistance of the pedals manually during the heart rate control program. 10. End the workout and view the workout summary. See step 7 on page 18. The program will continue in this way until the last segment ends. 11. Exit the workout summary. 8. Follow your progress. See step 8 on page 18. See step 4 on page 16. 12. Turn off the console. 9. Pause the workout if desired. See HOW TO TURN OFF THE CONSOLE on page 16. See step 6 on page 18.
HOW TO USE THE WATTS PROGRAM IMPORTANT: The watts target is intended only to provide motivation. Make sure to exercise at an intensity that is comfortable for you. 1. Turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. If the resistance level is too high or too low, you can manually override the resistance level by pressing the Level increase and decrease buttons. IMPORTANT: The resistance level will automatically adjust at the end of each segment. 2. Select the watts program.
HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST During the fitness test, the console will automatically adjust the resistance of the pedals. 1. Turn on the console. IMPORTANT: You cannot adjust the resistance of the pedals manually during the fitness test. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. The program will continue in this way until the last segment ends. 2. Wear a Polar-compatible chest heart rate monitor. 7. Follow your progress.
FITNESS TEST RESULTS CHARTS Male Test Result 5 4 3 2 1 Excellent Good Average Fair Poor 5 4 3 2 1 Excellent Good Average Fair Poor Female Test Result 26
HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS 4. Change settings as desired. 1. Turn on the console. The following settings can be changed: See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. Language—The selected language will appear in the displays. The console will display text messages in the selected language. 2. Select the settings menu. Sleep Mode—The selected sleep mode setting will appear in the displays. To have the console stay on continuously, select ON.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION UNITED STATES FCC Statement. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE If a replacement power adapter is needed, call the telephone number on the back cover of this manual. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the console, use only a manufacturer-supplied regulated power adapter. Regular maintenance is important for optimal performance and to reduce wear. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each time the exercise bike is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone.
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PART LIST Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 5 4 4 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 Model No. VMEX81414.1 R0916A Description Key No. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 3 3 28 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 Description Key No. Qty.
EXPLODED DRAWING A Model No. VMEX81414.
EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No. VMEX81414.
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE If you have questions after reading this manual, or if parts are damaged or missing, please contact Customer Care at one of the phone numbers or addresses listed below. Please note the model number, serial number, and name of the product (see the front cover of this manual) before contacting Customer Care. If you are ordering replacement parts, please also note the key number and description of each part (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual).
