® Dedication to Quality We warrant this product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. See Limited Warranty Card for details. Save your sales receipt. (You may wish to staple it into this manual.) Recumbent Bike 5K 6100 OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW BALANCE 5K 6100 RECUMBENT BIKE 12/15/05 EXERCISE DATA CHARTS Update once a week TABLE OF CONTENTS Week (Date) # Of Workouts Total Workout Time Week (Date) # Of Workouts Total Workout Time Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2 Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3 Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3 Introduction .......................................................................................4 Assembly Instructions...................................................................5-11 Getting Started ...............................................................................11 NB 6100 Parts List .............................................................................12 NB 6100 Exploded View..................................................................13 Using Your Recumbent Bike ...........................................................14 Operating the Computer .........................................................15-17 Computer Tips and Trouble Shooting ...........................................18 Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................19 Knowing the Basics....................................................................19 A Complete Exercise Program............................................19-20 Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................20 When to Exercise .......................................................................20 Measuring Your Heart Rate .................................................20-21 Clothing ......................................................................................21 Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................21 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................22 Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................23-24 Care & Storage Of Your Recumbent Bike....................................25 Workout Progress Charts ...........................................................26-27 Exercise Data Charts ......................................................................28 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ©2005 Fitness Quest Inc. All rights reserved. Made in China. Fitness Quest ® is a registered trademark of Fitness Quest Inc. New Balance ® and NB ® logo are registered trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. Fitness Quest Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. 12/15/05 28 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this equipment ADDITIONAL WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves Resting Heart Rate CAUTION: Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment, should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician. No specific health claims are made or implied as they relate to the equipment. 1) Before starting this or any other exercise program, consult your physician, who can assist you in determining the target heart rate zone appropriate for your age and physical condition. Certain exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people. This is especially important for people over the age of 35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing health problems or balance impairments. 2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and keep your estimated pulse rate within your target heart rate zone. Follow the instructions on pages 20-22 in this manual regarding heart rate monitoring and how to determine your appropriate target heart rate zone. When used properly, the heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring should not rely on the estimations provided. 3) Warm up before any exercise program by doing 5-10 minutes of aerobic activity, followed by stretching. 4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement and that are not tight or restricting. 5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support with non-slip soles. 6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath during an exercise. 7) Avoid over training. You should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising. 8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow walking and stretching. 9) This equipment should not be used by or near children. 10) Handicapped or disabled people must have medical approval before using this equipment and should be under close supervision when using any exercise equipment. 11) If you are taking medication which may affect your heart rate, a physician's advice is absolutely essential. Date 12) Use this equipment only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. 13) Only one person at a time should use this equipment. 14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on or near this equipment when in use by others. 15) Always use this equipment on a level surface. 16) Never operate the equipment if the equipment is not functioning properly. 17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the amount of resistance. 18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop exercise at once and consult a physician immediately. 19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in moving parts when using the equipment. 20) Risk of electrical shock. This equipment is to be used only indoors and in a dry location. Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves Resting Heart Rate KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 27 WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS Use the charts below and on the following pages to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think you'll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you've done, and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress. Every two weeks, measure yourself to rechart your progress. Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves UNIT WARNING LABELS Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your equipment. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 Measuring Sites Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs (L/R) WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 275 LBS. REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. CLASS HC. WARNING DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. WARNING LABEL 3 Resting Heart Rate WARNING Calves (L/R) SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS Specifications: Approximate: Length: 51" Width: 24-3/4" Height: 45-1/2" Product Weight: Approx. 95 lbs. Maximum User Weight: 275 lbs. NBC6100-40 Computer RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT IS TO BE USED ONLY INDOORS AND IN A DRY LOCATION. · NBC6100-88 Book Holder · NBC6100-26 Backrest · NBC6100-41 Front Handlebar · NBC6100-19 Seat Carriage NBC6100-71 Pulse Sensors · WARNING LABEL 1 Resting Heart Rate · NBC6100-25 Seat Cushion Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves · NBC6100-39 Computer Tube NBC6100-12 Right Front Cover · · NBC6100-29 Rear Handlebar · NBC6100-23 Carriage Tube · · NBC6100-35 Left Pedal WARNING LABEL 2 · NBC6100-09 Support Tube · Locking Arm WARNING LABEL 3 · NBC6100-11 Left Rear Cover · NBC6100-06 Roller · NBC6100-02 Front Foot Tube · NBC6100-13 Left Front Cover · NBC6100-07 End Cap · NBC6100-08 Rear Foot Tube 26 3 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health maintenance, or more energy for daily activities. Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand, walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in our bodies. Using the bike will help in reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance. Be sure to read through this Owner's Manual carefully. It is the authoritative source of information about your Recumbent Bike. Retain this manual for future reference. CARE & STORAGE OF YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Caring For Your Bike Your Recumbent Bike has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance. However, we recommend the following to keep your bike operating smoothly. · Unplug the bike. · Use your bike indoors only. · Wipe all perspiration from your bike with a soft, clean cloth after each use to prevent an accumulation of sweat and dirt. · Clean your bike on a regular basis to prevent a build-up of dust. Use Windex or an alcohol based cleanser on a clean cloth. Do not use any abrasive cleaners and/or polish as these will damage the surface. · Store your bike in a dry area away from children and high traffic areas. · Regularly check the tightness of nuts and bolts. Storing Directions Your bike is portable. If you need to change the location of your bike, please follow the steps below. · Unplug the bike. · Stand at the rear of the bike and grasp the rear handlebar. · Lift up using your legs ­ not your back, tipping the bike forward until it is resting on the front transportation wheels/front rollers. · Wheel the bike to its new location and carefully lower the bike back down to the floor. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of your Recumbent Bike. We're sure that you will be completely satisfied with the product and we invite your comments so that we can hear about your success. Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists at the address or phone number listed below, or contact us on our web site or email us with any comments or questions you may have. New Balance Fitness Equipment 5K 6100 Recumbent Bike Customer Service Department 1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001 1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm, Eastern Standard Time email: customersupport@newbalancefitness.com www.newbalancefitness.com ORDERING MISSING OR DEFECTIVE PARTS When ordering parts, please contact our Parts Department, toll free at 1-800-497-5831, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm, EST. IMPOR ...