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Table of Contents Table of Contents Get to know your Overview User Console Bike Control Panel Adjust your Seat Pedals Ride your The Menu Sign In Select a Tour Select a Time While Riding Steering and Shifting Heads Up Display The Pacer The Ghost Heart Rate Warning Leaderboards The League Advanced Mode Manage your Riders Online Bike Manager View Activity Manage Riders Safety Instructions Before using this product, it is essential to read this entire Assembly and Installation Guide and User Guide. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment by other than authorized personnel will void the product warranty. While every attempt w as made to verify the information in this document at the time of w riting, the information in this document is provided as is w ithout w arranty of any kind and is subject to change w ithout notice. 2
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Get to know your Overview User Console Use the console to navigate through the menus and control other options on your. 4
Bike Control Panel Input power, internet (wired only) connections, a main power on/off switch and a reset button are located on the bike control panel. See the Assembly and installation guide for further details. Adjust your Seat 5
To adjust the position of the seat, pull up on the yellow adjustment lever and with your body weight slide forward or backward on the seat to the correct position. Release the adjustment lever and ensure that it locks the seat into plate. The seat slider is numbered for easy re adjustment later. Pedals Place your feet into the platform pedals. Pedals are counterweighted for easy use. Heel should be placed within heel cup and at the longest point in the pedal stroke, the riders leg should be extended but not locked out. 6
Optional footstrap is show in photo. Ride your The Menu The offers a number of riding options. To enter the menu the rider should sit on the bike and either begin pedaling or press a button on the console to enter the menu. Sign In If your is connected to the internet you can set up your riders with their own "Rider ID Numbers" through the Bike Manager. We will cover how to do this in the Bike Manager section of this user guide. If your rider has an ID then they should type it in here so that the bike can identify them and personalize their experience. Otherwise the rider can choose to ride as a guest simply by pressing the OK button on the console. 7
Select a Tour If the rider has signed in their name will appear in the information bar at the top of the screen. If the is not able to identify the rider because it is either not connected to the internet or the ID that was entered is not recognized then the word "Guest" will be displayed. There are three levels of tours indicated in the green (easy), blue (moderate) and black (challenging) rows. To select a tour the rider must press the corresponding number on the console keypad. 8
Select a Time Riders can choose to ride for anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes in 5 minute increments by pressing the corresponding number on the console keypad. 9
While Riding Steering and Shifting Once the rider has entered a tour they can begin pedaling, steering and shifting just as if they were outdoors. The virtual reality on the means that they will feel in the pedals the terrain that they see on the screen and they will want to adjust their path and gearing according to the track. To steer the riders will need to pull up and push down on the motion control handlebars. The riders can shift up and down between gears 1 10
(easiest) to 30 (hardest) by pressing either of the two red buttons on the tips of the handlebars as well as a trigger button on the underside of the handlebars. Steering and shifting can be challenging at first but riders will get the hang of it after 5-10 minutes of riding. Some riders will pick it up faster than others. Heads Up Display The heads up display shows real time feedback in an information bar across the top of the screen. From left to right the rider will see their rpm, speed, the gear they are riding in from 1-30, how long they have left in their ride, the distance they have covered, how many Calories they have burned, their power output in watts, and their heart rate in beats per minute. 11
The Pacer Riders can adjust the pace of the rider in yellow known as the pacer to a comfortable speed. Using the left and right arrow keys while riding. The first time a rider rides a tour the heads up display will indicate if you are ahead or behind your pacer. 12
The Ghost If a rider chooses to sign in the bike will remember their past rides. When the rider rides the same course for the second time they will see a translucent ghost rider that represents their longest ride on the selected course. He heads up display will indicate whether the rider is ahead or behind their ghost. 13
Heart Rate Warning When setting up riders for your you can choose to input a maximum heart rate. When the rider signs in if they exceed their maximum then a warning will appear across the screen reminding them to slow down. 14
Leaderboards When a rider completes his or her ride they will see a summary screen. The summary screen includes a the summary of their most recent ride, their career totals and a leaderboard showing the monthly distance totals for all registered riders at that location. 15
The League teams can participate in challenges online with other riders from around the world. These challenges rotate monthly and the standings are tracked live online throughout the month. To participate or view the standings of the league, please visit: http://www.expresso.net/top100/. Advanced Mode 16
When selecting a route in the menu you can press "0" to enter Advanced Mode. Advanced mode includes 30+ additional riding options as well as games where riders are not bound by trails but can in fact ride anywhere in the virtual worlds. For more information on Advanced Mode please see the Expresso user guides at http://expresso.com/learn/support. Manage your Riders Online As a owner you have access to an administrative control panel online called the "Bike Manager" where you can view your activity, set up riders with their own IDs and manage their accounts. You can view a video tutorial of how to use the Bike Manager online here: http://youtu.be/07vwn0a_jgy Bike Manager Your Bike Manager account can be accessed at http://live.expresso.com. You will set this up when you register your bike. For questions about registration or to add additional administrators to your bike manager account please contact marketing@ifholdings.com. View Activity Once you have signed into the Bike Manager you will be able to view the activity of the riders that you have set up with IDs. To view your activity, please click the tab in the Bike Manager menu after you have signed in. Manage Riders To add, remove, or edit your riders, first select the tab from the Bike Manager menu and then select the Manage Riders link. For additional questions please refer to the training video. Safety Instructions DANGER: Never open the bike computer pedestal. This may expose you to risk of shock, fires or injury. To reduce risk of burns or shocks, alw ays use grounded (three prong) pow er cords only. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, alw ays unplug the bike before attempting any maintenance activity. CAUTION: Do not exceed 4 bikes per circuit. Use high quality surge protection w ith all bikes. Keep the pow er cord aw ay from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the pow er cord or use the cord as a handle. 17
If the pow er cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard. Never operate the bike w ith the air vents blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing materials. Do not use this product in areas w here aerosol spray products are being used or w here oxygen is administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion. Do not install the bike outdoors, near sw imming pools or in areas of high humidity. WARNING: If you are not used to regular physical activity, it may be dangerous to suddenly engage in strenuous activity. Increase your exercise level gradually. If you feel sick or sense that something is w rong w ith your body during exercise, stop immediately. Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. Interactive Fitness also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product. Use the bike only as described in this guide. Developmentally-challenged individuals must be monitored w hile using the equipment. Never place containers filled w ith liquids directly on the unit, except in the w ater bottle holders. Containers should be covered w ith lids. Carefully mount the bike w hen starting to exercise and dismount carefully w hen you re finished, especially if you are tired. Wear shoes w ith rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes w ith heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Do not use the bike w ith bare feet. Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces and tow els aw ay from moving parts. Do not reach into, or underneath the bike; and do not tip the bike on its side during operation. Keep the area around the bike clear of any obstructions, including w alls and furniture. Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit. Use caution w hen stepping on or off of the bike. Never face backw ard w hile using the bike. Before using the bike, Interactive Fitness strongly recommends seeing a medical specialist, particularly if you are suffering from any of the follow ing: heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, etc.), particular metamorphosis, rheumatism, gout, or other diseases and physical complaints. Pregnant w omen should also consult their doctor before beginning a training program. When used by children: The equipment is not to be used by children or persons w ith reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and know ledge unless they have been given instruction or are supervised Children must be supervised w hile using the equipment. SAFETY APPROVALS TUV Rheinland of North America FCC 18
This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference w hen the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance w ith the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in w hich case the user w ill be required to correct the interference at his ow n expense. Safety statements - Wireless Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance w ith the instructions included in the user documentation provided w ith the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors w ill assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply w ith these guidelines. CAUTION! To maintain compliance w ith FCC s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated w ith minimum distance [20cm] betw een the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Safety Information In order to maintain compliance w ith the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated w ith minimum distance [20cm] betw een the radiator and your body. Use only w ith supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use this device. MPE Statement Your device contains a low pow er transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output pow er of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation as a mobile or portable device but use in a body-w orn w ay is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certain separation distance betw een antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply w ith the RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance betw een the antennas and the user should not be less than [20cm]. RF Exposure The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction w ith any other antenna or transmitter. 19