Model No. RBEX49020 Serial No. USER'S MANUAL Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are committed to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory. TO AVOID DELAYS, PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLLFREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance, free of charge to you.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 EXERCISE CYCLE OPERATION . . . . . .
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the new REEBOK® RT 445 exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning the entire body. The REEBOK® RT 445 offers an impressive array of features designed to let you enjoy this healthful exercise in the comfort and privacy of your home. Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
ASSEMBLY Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable wrench . PART CHART Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly.
1. Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame (1) with two M8 x 25mm Button Screws (19) and two M8 Split Washers (28). 1 2 1 28 2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1) with two M8 x 25mm Button Screws (19) and two M8 Split Washers (28). 19 2 1 3 19 28 3. While another person holds the Handlebar Post (6) near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness (16) to the Lower Wire Harness (24).
4. While another person holds the Handlebar (7) near the Handlebar Post (6), feed the Upper Wire Harness (16) and the Pulse Sensor Wires (71) up through the indicated hole in the Handlebar. Attach the Handlebar to the Handlebar Post with three M8 x 25mm Button Screws (19) and three M8 Split Washers (28). 4 Hole 71 7 6 28 16 19 28 19 5. Insert the Bookrack (8) into the slots in the Console (9). Attach the Bookrack to the Console with two M4 x 25mm Screws (20).
. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Post (11) with four Seat Screws (29) and four M8 Flat Washers (18). Note: The Seat Screws and Flat Washers may be pre-attached to the Seat. 7 12 Using an adjustable wrench, remove the Seat Knob Assembly (31) from the Frame (1). 11 Insert the Seat Post (11) into the Frame (1). Slide the Round Collar (13) down the Seat Post and press it into the Frame. Attach the Round Collar to the Frame with an M6 x 8mm Screw (26).
HOW TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Refer to assembly step 5 on page 6, and remove the two M4 x 25mm Screws (not shown) and the Bookrack (8). 1 8 9 Next, look under the console and locate the three indicated screws (not shown). Remove the three screws. Do not remove the screws attaching the Console to the Handlebar Post (6).
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE sonal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the exercise cycle to your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play special iFIT.com CD programs (CD’s are available separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically control the resistance of the pedals and prompt you to vary your pace as a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout.
around the track will light, one at a time, until the entire track is lit. The track will then darken and a new lap will begin. HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 Begin pedaling to activate the console. The upper display—The upper display will show the elapsed time, the resistance level of the pedals, your pedaling speed, and your pedaling pace (measured in minutes per mile). The display will change from one number to the next every few seconds, as shown by the indicators around the display.
Note: The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers. To find which unit of measurement is selected, you must select the console’s user mode. Hold down the Program Select button for about three seconds. The letter “E” for English miles or the letter “M” for metric kilometers will appear in the upper display. To change the unit of measurement, press the + button.
Note: If all of the indicators in the Current Segment column are lit after the resistance settings have moved to the left, the resistance settings will move downward so that only the highest indicators appear in the matrix. HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAMS 1 Begin pedaling to activate the console. See step 1 on page 10. 2 The program will continue until the resistance setting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column of the matrix and no time remains in the program.
5 Monitor your progress with the two displays. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS See step 4 on page 10. 6 Each heart rate program helps you to keep your heart rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart rate during your workout. Note: Your maximum heart rate is estimated by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 30 years old, your maximum heart rate is 190 (220 – 30 = 190). Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 5 on page 11. 7 Turn on the fan if desired.
4 Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest pulse sensor. The upper bar in the matrix represents a target pace, and the lower bar represents your actual pace. When you hold the handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest pulse sensor, the console will compare your heart rate to the target heart rate for the current segment. If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate, the upper bar will then change in length to prompt you to increase or decrease your pace.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. To use iFIT.com CD’s, the exercise cycle must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 15 and 16 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A. If your computer has only a PHONES jack, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo. A.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into an RCA Y-adapter (available at electronics stores). Next, remove the wire that is currently plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR and plug the wire into the unused side of the Y-adapter. Plug the Y-adapter into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR. Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below.
your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s instructions. HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a personal trainer program (see steps 3 and 4 on page 12). However, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the resistance of the pedals and/or the target pace is about to change. To use iFIT.
7 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE When the on-screen countdown ends, the program will begin. The program will function in almost the same way as a personal trainer program (see steps 3 and 4 on page 12). However, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the resistance of the pedals and/or the target pace is about to change. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the internet.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the exercise cycle regularly. The exercise cycle can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. To prevent damage to the console, keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of direct sunlight. Right Side Shield. Using an adjustable wrench, turn the Right Pedal (37) counterclockwise and remove it.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy.
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