FREE MOTION U8.1 Manuale utente

USER’S MANUAL
Serial Number
Decal
CAUTION
Read all precautions and
instructions in this manual before
using this equipment. Keep this
manual for future reference.
Model No. VMEX81414.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
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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.

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This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible, see
the back cover of this manual and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be
shown at actual size.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
POLAR is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Oy.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS..................................................................3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE ..........................................................12
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................29
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ....................................................................30
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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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 prop-
erty 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 ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
2. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
3. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
4. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
5. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 13 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
8. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. The exercise bike should not be used
by persons weighing more than 400 lbs.
(181 kg).
10. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.
11. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors, including the user’s
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
12. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, or if you experience pain while
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.

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Heart Rate Monitor
Heart Rate Monitor
Resistance Control
Adjustment Knob
Pedal/Strap
Console
Handlebar
Start/Stop Control
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
Wheel
Accessory Tray
Length: 4 ft. 6 in. (137 cm)
Width: 2 ft. (61 cm)
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
FREEMOTION®U 8.1 exercise bike. The U 8.1
exercise bike provides an impressive selection of fea-
tures designed to make your workouts more effective
and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. If you have questions after
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.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Seat

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M5 x 12mm
Screw (111)–24
M5 x 8mm
Screw (89)–4
M8 x 12mm
Washer (108)–4
M8 Washer
(110)–3
M8 x 20mm
Screw (107)–4
M8 x 30mm
Screw (109)–3
M4 x 70mm Screw
(65)–1
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.

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1
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you nish all assembly steps.
• If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if
it has been preassembled.
• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”
• To identify small parts, see page 5.
• 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.
ASSEMBLY
1. Have a second person hold the Upright (66) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Connect the Upper Main
Wire (42) to the Lower Main Wire (69), connect
the Upper Power Wire (63) to the Lower Power
Wire (64), and connect the Upper TV Coaxial
Cable (68) to the Lower TV Coaxial Cable (67).
See the inset drawing. Locate the covers (A, B)
on the Lower TV Coaxial Cable (67) and on the
Upper TV Coaxial Cable (68). Slide the covers
together and push the small cover (A) into the
large cover (B).
Then, insert the excess wire into the
Upright (66).
B
A
66
42
69
63
68
64
67

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3
84
35
1
2
66
1
107
107
108
108
Avoid pinching
the wires
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.
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.
Move the Seat Post upward or downward
slightly to make sure that the Adjustment
Knob is engaged in one of the adjustment
holes in the Seat Post. Then, tighten the Seat
Post Knob.

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4
111
111
111
111
1
102
101
111
111
5
103
111
66
104
101, 102
4. Hold the Left and Right Front Shields (101, 102)
together around the Frame (1).
Attach the Left and Right Front Shields (101, 102)
with ten M5 x 12mm Screws (111); start all the
Screws, and then tighten them.
5. Hold the Front Shield Cover (104) and the
Front Top Cover (103) together around the
Upright (66).
Tip: Be careful not to drop a screw between
the Left and Right Front Shields (101, 102).
Attach the Front Top Cover (103) to the Front
Shield Cover (104) with two M5 x 12mm
Screws (111); start both Screws, and then
tighten them.
Then, press the Front Top Cover (103) and Front
Shield Cover (104) into the Left and Right Front
Shields (101, 102).
Attach the Front Shield Cover (104) to the Left
and Right Front Shields (101, 102) with an
M4 x 70mm Screw (65).
65

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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.
70 66
109
110
Avoid pinching
the wires
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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. 66
83
81, 82
70

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68
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9. IMPORTANT: Arrange the wires (C) from the
Handlebar (70) in and alongside the Upright
(66) as shown.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (106) to the Upright (66) with four
M5 x 8mm Screws (89); start all the Screws,
and then tighten them.
66
89
Avoid pinching
the wires
83
42
81, 82
66
106
106
8. Have a second person hold the Console (106)
near the Upright (66).
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).
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.
63
138
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70
C
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