Page 4 - Edition Information; Trademark Note
Edition Information ASSEMBLING AND MAINTAINING THE RBK 815 RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE P/N 300863-141 rev B Copyright © August 2010 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, and EFX are registered trademarks and Preva is a trad...
Page 5 - Important Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions; The optional power adapter is considered a power
Important Safety Instructions Read the following precautions thoroughly before you begin assembly, and save them afterward for future reference. Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this...
Page 6 - Maintenance
4 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike y Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug the power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power outlet as marked on the equipment. y Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces. y Ro...
Page 7 - Educating Users; User Reference Manual; Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal; Obtaining Service; Product Recycling and Disposal
Important Safety Instructions 5 y Do not set anything on the stationary handrails, handlebars, control console, or covers. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles. CAUTION: DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury due to electric shock. Read the assembly and mainten...
Page 8 - Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment
6 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE label per Annex IV of the WEEE ...
Page 9 - WARNING; Industry Canada; CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:
Important Safety Instructions 7 WARNING Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Precor could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conform...
Page 10 - Do not use any power cord adapter with this product.
8 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike For equipment fitted with P80 consoles or Personal Viewing System (PVS) screens, separate power connections are required for the consoles or screens. This connection must be independent of the circuit powering the equipment and must al...
Page 11 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Edition Information ..................................................................... 2 Trademark Note .................................................................................... 2 Intellectual Property Notice ..........................................................
Page 13 - Chapter; Assembling the Exercise Bike; The instructions in the following procedures are; directly in; Do not grasp any plastic parts of the unit while
Chapter 1 Assembling the Exercise Bike Important: The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the equipment (that is, on the opposite side of the control console from a person using the equipment). These descriptions may n...
Page 14 - Unpacking the Equipment
12 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Unpacking the Equipment The shipping container for Precision Series exercise bikes consists of the following items: y Wooden pallet y Cardboard base y Cardboard cover WARNING Do not attempt to move the equipment off of the pallet by y...
Page 15 - Fasteners; Required Tools; #2 Phillips screwdriver
Assembling the Exercise Bike 13 Hardware Kit (not to scale) Before you begin the assembly, verify that the following hardware items are packed with the equipment. Fasteners Quantity ⁵₁₆ -inch x ³₄ -inch sockethead screw 4 ¹₄ -inch x ³₄ -inch buttonhead screw 4 ⁵₁₆ -inch flat washer 4 Upright support...
Page 16 - Attaching the Seat Back and Bottle Holder; To attach the seat back:; Figure 3: Moving the seat back assembly into position
14 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Attaching the Seat Back and Bottle Holder While the equipment is in use, the seat back flexes to support users of different shapes and sizes. Underneath the seat back, the bottle holder accommodates both left-handed and right-handed u...
Page 17 - To attach the bottle holder:; Press the bottle holder forward until it locks into place.; Installing the Upright Support and Cables; equipment that you plan to install on the; not; installing Cardio Theater equipment on; To prepare the bike for installation of the upright support:; Figure 4: Top cover removal
Assembling the Exercise Bike 15 To attach the bottle holder: 1. Position the bottle holder so that it wraps around the seat back assembly and rests on the tab on the back of the assembly. The front edges of the bottle holder should rest on the handlebars and the two snap-in tabs should line up with ...
Page 18 - Figure 5: Rear cover removal
16 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike 3. Remove the three #10 x 1-inch self-tapping screws holding the rear cover in place, then lift it off. Figure 5: Rear cover removal 4. Remove the three #10 x 1-inch self-tapping screws holding the left side cover in place, then pull ...
Page 19 - Television cable
Assembling the Exercise Bike 17 To install the upright support and prepare the cables for connection to the console: 1. Remove the tape holding the base unit data cable and the heart rate sensor cable in place inside the upright support channel. 2. Proceed according to whether or not you are install...
Page 20 - If the support is positioned correctly, it rests on a
18 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike 7. Slide the support into position so that its screw holes line up with the corresponding holes on the body assembly, as shown in the following illustration. Note: If the support is positioned correctly, it rests on a metal tab in the...
Page 21 - Figure 8: Bolting the upright support into place
Assembling the Exercise Bike 19 8. Insert the two upright support mounting screws through the openings on the support and into the screw holes on the body assembly. Tighten the mounting screws completely using a ³₈ -inch hex wrench. Figure 8: Bolting the upright support into place Note: If you are n...
Page 22 - Making Sure the Unit Is Stable; Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it.; Place the unit on a flat surface. Rotating the; Breaking In the Equipment; Obtaining
20 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Making Sure the Unit Is Stable Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it. CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor. To level the unit: 1. Gently rock the unit. If t...
Page 23 - Installing the Console; To connect the console:
Chapter 2 Installing the Console Before you begin, make sure that the cables have been fed through the mounting bracket and their ends extend through the round opening at the base of the bracket. The television cable, along with any audio, video, or power cables needed to support a Cardio Theater sc...
Page 24 - Figure 9: Seating the console
22 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike 2. Lower the console over the mounting bracket so that the two plastic hooks at the top of the console fit over the two tabs at the upper corners of the bracket. Figure 9: Seating the console 3. Insert four ¹₄ -inch x ³₄ -inch buttonh...
Page 25 - Figure 10: Routing the data and heart rate cables
Installing the Console 23 4. Route the twisted, red-and-black heart rate sensor cable and the flat, gray base unit data cable to the left of the mounting bracket and about three-quarters of the way up the left side of the console, as shown in the following illustration. Figure 10: Routing the data a...
Page 26 - Figure 11: Rear cover position
24 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike 7. Lower the rear cover over the mounting bracket so that the upright support extends through the gap in the cover. Figure 11: Rear cover position 8. Position the back cover and attach the four 1-inch panhead machine screws, then tigh...
Page 27 - DANGER; Daily Cleaning
Chapter 3 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk ...
Page 28 - Daily Inspection; Slipping belts
26 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com ) CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilution instruct...
Page 29 - Quarterly Maintenance; To perform quarterly maintenance:; Remove the cover panels.; Storing the Chest Strap
Maintenance 27 Quarterly Maintenance Precor recommends that you clean and inspect the equipment more thoroughly once every three months. To perform quarterly maintenance: 1. Remove the cover panels. 2. Vacuum out any debris, being careful not to bring the vacuum cleaner nozzle too close to any circu...
Page 30 - Moving the Equipment; To move the exercise bike:; Push the bike into its new location.
28 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Moving the Equipment The equipment is very heavy. If you plan to move it to a new location, obtain the help of an adult assistant and use proper lifting techniques. If the equipment includes roller wheels on one end, use the wheels to...
Page 31 - Self-Powered Features; This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness; Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown
Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features Important: This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P40 or P20 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to op...
Page 32 - The user can resume exercising before the countdown; Symptoms of a Low Battery; Symptoms of a low battery include the following:
30 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the console d...
Page 33 - Using the Optional Power Adapter; The; The Optional Power Adapter Kit; If this equipment includes a P80 console, the optional
Self-Powered Features 31 Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety h...
Page 34 - Replacing the Battery; Obtaining Servic
32 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike e . Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Servic CAUTION: The battery ...
Page 35 - Warranty Periods and Coverage.
Chapter 5 Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Incorporated warran...
Page 36 - Conditions and Restrictions.
34 Assembling and Maintaining the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike Conditions and Restrictions. This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below: 1. The warranty applies to the Precor product only while a. it remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof o...
Page 37 - Complete this portion and keep for your records.
Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty 35 Exclusive Remedies. For any product described above that fails to conform to its warranty, Precor will provide, at their option, one of the following: (1) repair; (2) replacement; or (3) refund of the purchase price. Precor Limited Warranty service may be obt...
Page 41 - Product Owner’s Manual
Product Owner’s Manual UBK 815 • RBK 815 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 UBK / RBK 815 POM 300977-141 rev B 4 August 2010
Page 44 - UBK / RBK 815 PRODUCT OWNER’S MANUAL
Edition Information UBK / RBK 815 PRODUCT OWNER’S MANUAL P/N 300977-141 rev B Copyright © August 2010 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, and EFX are registered trademarks and Preva is a trademark of Precor Incorporat...
Page 49 - European Applications
Important Safety Instructions 7 European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives: y 2004/108/EC EMC Directive y 2006/95/EC LVD Directive y 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive Directive compliance has been verified to the following standards: y EN 55022 y EN 55024 y EN 60335-1 120 V a...
Page 53 - Product Features
Chapter 1 Product Features This section is designed to show you how to customize the equipment for your users and view useful product information. All these features remain hidden to the users and can only be accessed using special keypresses. These custom settings allow you to y Change the display ...
Page 54 - Table 1. Custom features and settings for your fitness equipment; N O; When you make changes in the programming mode,
12 Product Owner's Manual Table 1. Custom features and settings for your fitness equipment Equipment Programming Prompt Factory Default Setting Features you can change All * S E L E C T L A N G U A G E English Select one language for your user. All * S E L E C T U N I T S U.S. Two standard units of ...
Page 55 - Programming Tips; Always start at the Precor banner.
Product Features 13 Programming Tips y Always start at the Precor banner. y Electrical power must be supplied. For self-powered equipment, a constant power source is available if you use the optional power adapter. Otherwise, users have to maintain the minimum rate of motion. If you plan to program ...
Page 56 - Changing the Product Settings; To access the programming mode:; A PAUSE/RESET key appears on some products; Figure 3: Keys used in programming mode
14 Product Owner's Manual Changing the Product Settings You must be in the Programming mode before you can change the settings. To access the programming mode: 1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence without pausing between selections: RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 Note: A PAUSE/R...
Page 57 - Table 2. Programming mode keys
Product Features 15 2. The following table describes how to use the keys to navigate the programming mode menus. Table 2. Programming mode keys Key Description ▲ or ▼ Navigational arrows: Move you through the menu and can also be used to increase or decrease time units. OK Press to choose or accept ...
Page 58 - Figure 4: Bike menu settings; Choosing a Language; To choose a language:
16 Product Owner's Manual Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings. Figure 4: Bike menu settings Choosing a Language The equipment can display user prompts, text, and user entries in several different languages. When the equipment is shipped from the factory, the default lan...
Page 59 - Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display
Product Features 17 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display The equipment can display measurements in either Metric or U.S. Standard. The default factory setting is U.S. Standard. To change the display measurement: 1. At the S E L E C T U N I T S prompt, press OK. Use the navigational arrow keys...
Page 60 - Setting a Pause Time Limit; The optional power adapter must be connected on; Setting a Cool Down Time Limit
18 Product Owner's Manual Setting a Pause Time Limit You can limit how long a user can pause while exercising on the equipment by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For example, if you set a pause time limit of 60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor banner i...
Page 61 - Setting a Resistance Range; Table 3. Resistance settings on cycles
Product Features 19 Setting a Resistance Range The bike resistance levels are low, medium, and high. Within each setting, 25 levels of resistance are available, but the chosen setting affects the overall resistance range. To set a resistance range: 1. At the S E T R E S I S T A N C E R A N G E promp...
Page 62 - Informational Displays
20 Product Owner's Manual Informational Displays Use the information displays to locate information about equipment use (odometer and hour meter), software versions and part numbers, serial number, usage log, and error log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by P...
Page 63 - The CLEAR key is located on the number keypad. If
Product Features 21 Note: The CLEAR key is located on the number keypad. If your product has a PAUSE/RESET key, use it in place of the RESET key called out in the flowchart. Figure 5: Informational settings
Page 64 - Table 4. Informational Displays for all products
22 Product Owner's Manual Table 4. Informational Displays for all products Product Display Description All H O U R M E T E R • The number of hours that the equipment has been in use. • The equipment tracks the elapsed minutes, but the value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour. All U -...
Page 65 - Product Display Description; Error Log
Product Features 23 Product Display Description All E R R O R L O G Displays any error codes that may have been detected by the software. All O D O M E T E R The odometer value correlates to the type of Precor product and the standard of units, U.S. or Metric, selected in the programs. • Treadmill s...
Page 66 - Erasing the Error Log; You cannot retrieve the error log once you have
24 Product Owner's Manual Erasing the Error Log When you no longer need the error log information, you can erase the entries. To erase the error log entries: 1. Press QUICKSTART while any error description is scrolling across the display. 2. Continue to maintain light pressure on the key until the m...
Page 67 - Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt; To adjust the seat tilt:; -inch wrench can be used in place of the 14
Chapter 2 Educating Users This console offers an easy-to-follow display and multiple programs to help users meet their workout needs. The keypad lets them select data and control their workout session and SmartRate® provides a visual aid that monitors heart rate and workout intensity at a glance. Up...
Page 68 - Figure 7: Seat adjustment; Using SmartRate®; To test your heart rate:
26 Product Owner's Manual 2. Adjust the seat tilt (up and down) as shown in the following diagram. Figure 7: Seat adjustment 3. Fully tighten the nut. 4. Apply pressure to the seat and make sure that it does not move. Readjust and retighten the nut, if needed. Important: If you tilt the seat too far...
Page 69 - Display Console; Figure 8: Console parts
Chapter 3 Display Console The display console is designed for ease of use. Use the following graphic and table to learn more about the console displays. ENTER CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TIME ELAPSED TIME REMAINING CALORIES DISTANCE PACE AVERAGE SPEED PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MANUAL HEARTRATE PERFORMANCE INT...
Page 71 - Using the Upper Display; Figure 9: Parts of the program profile
Display Console 29 Using the Upper Display The program profile supplies information about your programmed workout. A blinking segment in the profile indicates your position. The profile raises or lowers if you change your resistance. 1 — 2 3 — 4 5 — 6 7 — 9 10 — 12 13 — 16 17 — 20 Column height Cros...
Page 72 - Keypads; PROGRAMS; Press the
30 Product Owner's Manual Keypads Use the keypads to enter program selections and display preferences. Multiple keypads exist on the console display including a navigational keypad in the center of the display, and a PROGRAMS keypad. PROGRAMS Keypad PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEARTRATE PER...
Page 73 - Number Keypad; Figure 11: Number keypad
Display Console 31 Number Keypad The number keypad has several functions depending on what is connected to the equipment. ENTER CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Figure 11: Number keypad Table 7. Connections Connection Description Computer (CSAFE compatible) If a computer is attached to the CSAFE connection...
Page 74 - The CLEAR and ENTER keys provide the following functions:
32 Product Owner's Manual The CLEAR and ENTER keys provide the following functions: CLEAR: Use the CLEAR key to remove the last number being displayed. ENTER: Use the ENTER key to accept the number being displayed. Note: The OK and ENTER keys are usually interchangeable and provide the same function...
Page 75 - Workout Options; To begin your workout:; Hold on to a handlebar and step on the foot pedals.; The QUICKSTART key is disabled when you press a
Chapter 4 Workout Options CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination. Know your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. To begin your workout: 1. Face the display. 2. Hold on to a handlebar and step on the foot pedals. 3. When you are ...
Page 76 - Choosing QUICKSTART; To use this feature:; Figure 12: QUICKSTART button
34 Product Owner's Manual Choosing QUICKSTART Use the Quickstart feature to begin an immediate workout. To use this feature: 1. Begin pedaling. 2. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the Manual Program. QUICK START Figure 12: QUICKSTART button QUICKSTART applies the following ...
Page 77 - Selecting a Program; Figure 13: Programs keypad
Workout Options 35 Selecting a Program 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press a PROGRAMS key, and then press OK. PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEARTRATE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL VARIETY Figure 13: Programs keypad 2. A time prompt blinks in the display. Use the navigational arrow keys or the nu...
Page 78 - Storing Workout Statistics
36 Product Owner's Manual Storing Workout Statistics In some fitness facilities, Precor equipment is connected to a computer so that you can easily retrieve your workout statistics and determine how well you are meeting your fitness goals. If you are interested in maintaining workout statistic infor...
Page 79 - Changing Programs in Mid-session; You cannot select a different program if you are in the; Cooling Down After a Workout; You cannot switch to a different program during the; N O L I M I T; to access this
Workout Options 37 Changing Programs in Mid-session You can change programs in the middle of a session by selecting a new program from the PROGRAMS key menu and pressing OK. All accumulated statistics are transferred to the new program as you continue exercising. Certain programs, such as Basic HRC ...
Page 80 - Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period; In pause mode, you have the ability to change your; Ending a Workout; To view your workout summary:; to return to the
38 Product Owner's Manual Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period If your rate of motion drops below minimum requirements while exercising or during the cool down period, a 30-second shutdown is initiated. You cannot pause for a longer period of time or change to a different program unless ...
Page 81 - Programs; Graphic Program
Chapter 5 Programs This section describes the programs available on the equipment. Use the following table to learn more about each workout program. Graphic Program Heading Workout Details Manual This workout begins as a flat line. You can increase or decrease the resistance using the resistance key...
Page 82 - Workout Details
40 Product Owner's Manual Program Heading Workout Details Graphic Heart Rate Use these programs to set a target for your heart rate. The workouts adjust the resistance to maintain your heart rate within two beats per minute of the target heart rate while you exercise. To use this feature, you must e...
Page 83 - Program Tips
Programs 41 Program Tips y Begin at the Precor banner and choose a program by pressing a PROGRAMS key or QUICKSTART. y While exercising, you need to sustain your exercise motion. Stopping any movement causes the equipment to shut down to conserve battery power. y A blinking column indicates your pos...
