Exercising Information
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1. 5 10 HANDLEBAR LEFT 1 30 M8 CURVED WASHER 2 11 HANDLEBAR RIGHT 1 31 M8 SPRING WASHER 2 12 HANDLEBAR PIVOT BUSH 6 32 MBDOMENUT 2 13 HANDLEBAR LINK PLATE erre nien 2 33 M8 NYLON LOCKNUT 5 14 HANDLEBAR TUBE PLUG 4 34 M10 NYLON LOCKNUT 2 15 HANDLEBAR FOAM HANDGRIP 2 35 GREY PLASTIC CAP 2 16 PEDAL LEFT amp RIGHT 2 36 PEDAL ASSEMBLY BEARING 2 17 PEDALCRANK 1 37 PEDAL ASSEMBLY SPACER 2 18 EXERCISE MONITOR 1 38 PEDAL LINK PLATE LOCK RING 2 19 EXERCISE MONITOR PULSE LEAD 1 39 ADJUSTABLE HEX END CAP 2 20 EXERCISE MONITOR CABLE tower 1 40 REAR ROUND END CAP 2 41 CHAIN GUARD CRANK TRIM 2 Some of the above accessories are pre fitted to the master component They may not be supplied separately Apollo Air Cycle Page 23 BENNY UK L I NM I T E D Beny Sports Co UK Ltd Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7NG CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday Tel 0871 222 0881 Fax 01535 637722 eo E mail beny benysports co uk Copyright Beny Sports Ltd 2002 Printed April 20022. This V fit product conforms to BS EN 957 PARTS 1 and 5 Class H HOME USE Class C It is NOT suitable for therapeutic purposes Page 6 Apollo Air Cycle Exercising Information Beginning How you begin to exercise will vary from person to person If you have not exercised for a long period of time have been inactive for a while or are severely overweight you MUST start slowly increasing your exercise time gradually by perhaps only a few minutes for each session per week Combine a carefully structured nutritious diet with a simple but effective exercise routine and this can help make you feel better look better and will almost certainly enable you to enjoy life more Aerobic Fitness Aerobic exercise is simply defined as any sustained activity that increases the supply of oxygen to your muscles via the blood pumped by your heart With regular exercise your cardiovascular system will become stronger and more efficient Your recovery rate i e the time taken for your heart to reach its normal resting level will also decrease Initially you may only be able to exercise for a few minutes each day Do not hesitate to breathe through your mouth should you need more oxygen Use the talk test If you cannot carry on a conversation while exercising you are working too hard However aerobic fitness will be gradually built up with regular exercise over the next six to eight weeks Do not be discouraged if it ta
3. fit product is essential Please read this manual carefully before commencing assembly of your product or starting to exercise Please keep all children away from exercise products when in use Do not allow children to climb or play on them when they are not in use e For your own safety always ensure that there is at least 1 Metre of free space in all directions around your product while you are exercising Regularly check to see that all nuts bolts and fittings are securely tightened Periodically checking all moving parts for obvious signs of wear or damage Clean only with a damp cloth do not use solvent cleaners If you are in any doubt do not use your V fit product but contact CUSTOMER SUPPORT by any of the means listed on the opposite page Before use always ensure that your V fit product is positioned ona Solid flat surface If necessary use a rubber mat underneath to reduce the possibility of slipping in use Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear such as training shoes when exercising Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught or trapped during exercise Storage and Use Your V fit product is intended for use in clean dry conditions You should avoid storage in excessively cold or damp places as this may lead to corrosion and other related problems that are outside our control Weight Limit Your V fit product is suitable for users weighing 253LBS 18 Stone 115KG or less Conformity
4. x M8 Nylon Locknuts 33 and 3 x M8 Flat Washers 29 from the underside of the Saddle 4 Attach the Saddle to the Saddle Stem 5 re fit the Flat Washers and Nylon Locknuts align the Saddle and tighten the Nylon Locknuts securely 339 29 ed Fit the Saddle Stem Cover 6 to the Saddle Stem and insert the complete assembly into the Saddle Support Post 7 in the rear of the Main Frame Select the desired height to allow for a slight knee bend at the bottom of the pedalling action and secure in place with the Saddle Adjuster Knob 8 Carefully slide the Handlebar Pivot Shaft 9 into the Link Tube at the top of the Main Frame making sure that you do not damage the two Handlebar Pivot Bushes 12 9 e AP Page 18 Apollo Air Cycle Assembly These should be tightened fully to ensure that the ends of the Pivot Shaft pass through the NYLON INSERT in the Locknut Fit the 2 x Grey Plastic Caps 35 over the Locknuts when they are fully tightened These Pedals are BOTH supplied with a RIGHT HAND THREAD and can be fitted to either side of the Pedal Crank 17 Both Pedals should be fitted by turning CLOCKWISE Tighten Pedals Clockwise First Then Locknuts Anti Clockwise FRONT Attach the right and left handed Handlebar assemblies L 10 R 11 to the exposed ends of the Handlebar Pivot Shaft and secure by refitting the 2 x M8 Flat Washers 29 and 2 x M8 Nylon Locknuts 33 o F
5. B Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Repeat entire cycle 2 or 3 times This is only a suggested programme and may not suit every individual s needs Apollo Air Cycle Page 11 Exercising Information Refit the Pedal Link Plate Lock Ring to each Pedal Assembly again before use EXERCISING WITH YOUR APOLLO AIR CYCLE It is possible to use your Apollo Air Cycle in three different ways made possible by its ability to be converted quickly from its special DUAL ACTION mode with linked Handlebars to normal SINGLE ACTION cycle only mode with static Handlebars TOTAL BODY WORKOUT With your Apollo Air Cycle set up with the Handlebars to linked to the Pedals in synchronised mode sit on the cycle and start pedalling initially with the cycle tension set to a low setting while holding the Handlebars Increase the cycle tension as desired while exercising or when your fitness level increases Muscles in the legs and thighs are exercised by the pedalling motion and the lower back and arm muscles are exercised by the rotational effort generated by the Handlebars LOWER BODY WORKOUT To convert your Apollo Air Cycle for CYCLE ONLY mode simply remove the Pedal Link Plate Lock Ring 38 from each Pedal Assembly Spacer 37 and disconnect the left and right hand Link Plates 13 from each Pedal 16 At this point rotate each Link Plate 180 and locate the small cut out which is positioned approxima
6. UK BENY Apollo Air Cycle AC2 Assembly amp User Manual Contents Section Page General Information 4 Before you start 5 Safety 6 Exercise Information 7 Assembly 16 General Information DI Quality This V fit exercise product has been designed and manufactured to comply with the latest BS EN 957 British and European Safety Standards Questions Should you encounter any difficulty with the assembly operation or use of your V fit exercise product or if you think that you may have parts missing please DO NOT return it to your retailer but contact us first for help and advice asking for CUSTOMER SUPPORT by any of the following means Tel 0871 222 0881 or Fax 01535 637722 or Email beny benysports co uk CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday Beny Sports Co UK Ltd Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7NG Queries If you do have any queries please ensure that you have the following information ready for our Customer Support Staff YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRODUCT MAKE OR BRAND PRODUCT MODEL PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE NAME OF RETAILER PART NUMBERS REQUIRED Guarantee Beny Sports Co UK Ltd guarantee s its V fit product range for DOMESTIC USE only for a period of 2 years from certified date of purchase During this per
7. embly Item 29 Item 33 Item 34 Item 36 Item 37 Qty 5 Qty 5 Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 2 The following accessories are supplied in a pack and should be checked before attempting assembly PA o Item 27 Item 28 Item 30 Item 31 Item 32 Qty 4 Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 2 PA NES gt Item 38 Item 35 Qty 2 Qty 2 All accessories are drawn to scale Page 16 Apollo Air Cycle Assembly Carefully unpack each component checking against the parts list that you have all the necessary parts to complete the assembly of your product PLEASE NOTE that some of the parts may be pre fitted to major components so please check carefully before contacting our CUSTOMER SUPPORT team In any event please do not return the product to your retailer before Beny Sports Co UK Lid contacting us first Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Tel 0871 222 0881 or Keighley West Yorkshire Fax 01535 637722 or BD20 7NG E mail beny benysports co uk CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday 7 Attach the Rear Frame Stabiliser 2 to the Main Frame 1 with 4 x M4 Machine Screws 27 2 Attach the Front Frame Stabiliser 3 to the Main Frame using 2 x M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolts 28 2 x M8 Curved Washers 30 2 x M8 Spring Washers 31 and 2 x M8 Dome Nuts 32 Fit an Adjustable Hex End Cap 39 to each end of the Front Frame Stabiliser 39 e qe Apollo Air Cycle Page 17 Assembly Remove the 3
8. et your pulse rate This should be taken before you start to exercise for easy reference People who have a greater aerobic fitness have a lower resting pulse level and will also be able to exercise with a higher pulse level Target Zone To determine your target zone see the chart opposite If you are new to exercise and by definition unfit refer to the left column If you exercise regularly and have good aerobic fitness refer to the right column Page 8 Apollo Air Cycle Exercising Information USERS AGE Years 20 24 Target Zone con t UNCONDITIONED CONDITIONED TARGET ZONE A TARGET ZONE B Beats per Minute Beats per Minute 145 165 155 175 25 29 140 160 150 170 30 34 35 39 135 155 145 165 130 150 140 160 40 44 45 49 125 145 135 155 120 140 130 150 50 54 55 59 115 135 125 145 110 130 120 140 60 and over 105 125 115 135 Cool Down To decrease fatigue and muscle soreness you should also cool down by walking at a slow relaxed pace for a minute or so to allow your heart rate to return to normal Warm Up and Cool Down Exercises Hold each stretch for a minimum of ten seconds and then relax Repeat each stretch two or three times Do this before your Aerobic Exercise session and also after you have finished Head Roll Rotate your head to the right for one count feel
9. he large Mode Button at the bottom of the monitor To save battery consumption the monitor will also switch off after it has been idle for approximately four minutes Please refer to the leaflet supplied with the Exercise Monitor for all operational functions CHAIN and FAN WHEEL ALIGNMENT It may be necessary at some stage to adjust the Drive Chain 25 on your Apollo Air Cycle This can be achieved by removing the pre fitted M4 Machine Screws 27 in the Drive Chain Guard 26 Loosen the Fan Wheel Spindle Dome Nuts on both sides and adjust the two 10mm Alignment Bolt Nuts Please take care to adjust each side equally to ensure that the Fan Wheel 21 is kept in alignment and that there is approximately 10mm of FREEPLAY on the Drive Chain 25 when correctly adjusted LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE The moving parts in your Apollo Air Cycle are all pre lubricated at assembly and should not require further attention We recommend however that the cycle is used inside and stored in a dry condition To clean the metal and plastic components a general household cleaner can be used but please be sure to dry the cycle and any attachments before use Apollo Air Cycle Page 15 Assembly ACCESSORY FITMENT LIST These are all the accessories you will need to complete the assembly of your V fit product The following accessories are loosely assembled to the frame or master component and will need to be removed prior to ass
10. ing a slight pull on the left side of your neck Next rotate your head back for one count stretching your chin Then rotate your head to the left for one count feeling a slight pull on the right side of your neck Lastly drop your head to your chest for one count Repeat 2 to 3 times Toe Touch Slowly bend forward from your waist letting your back and shoulders relax as you lower your trunk Gently stretch down as far as is comfortable and hold for 10 seconds Apollo Air Cycle Page 9 Exercising Information Shoulder Lift Rotate and lift your right shoulder up towards your ear for one count Relax then repeat for the left shoulder Repeat 3 4 times Calf Achilles Stretch Turn towards the wall and place both hands on it Support yourself with one leg while the other is placed behind you with the sole flat on the floor Bend the front leg and lean towards the wall keeping the rear leg straight so that the calf and Achilles tendon are stretched hold for 5 seconds Repeat with the other leg Repeat 2 3 times Side Stretch Open both arms to the side and gently lift them above your head Reach your right arm as high as you can for one count gently stretching the muscles of the stomach and lower back Repeat the action with your left arm Repeat 3 4 times Inner Thigh Stretch Sit on the floor and pull your legs toward your groin the soles of your feet together Hold your back straight and lean forward
11. iod we have the right to a provide parts for the purchaser to effect repair b repair the product returned at the purchaser s cost to our warehouse c replace the product if it is deemed economical to do so This guarantee applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable This guarantee does not cover wear and tear on upholstery or consumables This guarantee does not cover abuse or defects caused by storage or use outside those intended If you need to advise us of a defect with your product we may ask for proof of purchase To enable us to service your requirement for replacement parts you must return the enclosed Guarantee Registration Card within 14 days of purchase Failure to do so may result in any claim for replacement parts or repairs being refused This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer Customer Support Tel 0871 222 0881 or Fax 01535 637722 or Email beny benysports co uk CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday Beny Sports Co UK Ltd Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7NG Page 4 Apollo Air Cycle Before you Start Tools All V fit products are supplied with basic tools which will enable you to successfully assemble your product However you may find it beneficial to have a soft headed hammer and perhaps an adjustable spanner handy as this may help Prepare the Work Area I
12. it the 2x Grey Plastic Caps 34 over the Locknuts when they are fully tight Please ensure that the Pedal Assembly Bearings 36 and Pedal Assembly Spacers 37 are fitted in the correct sequence with the LARGE FACE of the Bearing facing OUT to the pedal and the FLAT FACE of the Spacer AGAINST THE CRANK When fitted securely please refit the M10 Nylon Locknut 34 to the EXPOSED THREAD of the Pedal Spindle that has passed through the Crank This should be done by turning the Locknut ANTI CLOCKWISE until the ends of the Pedal Spindles pass through the NYLON INSERT in the Locknut This Locknut MUST be tightened securely otherwise damage may occur to the Crank 34 ACW Am A _ Tia Dl 37 AW Apollo Air Cycle Page 19 S Assembly The Link Plate Lock Ring will probably rotate on the Pedal Assembly Spacer during use This is perfectly normal and should not cause problems with the operation of your cycle 9 To connect the Handlebar Link Plates 13 to the Pedal Crank 17 slide the open end of the Link Plate over the smallest part of the Pedal Spindle and when viewed from the side of the cycle pull the Link Plate sideways away from the Crank in order that the open face of the Link Plate fits securely onto the Pedal Assembly Bearing 36 Finally fit the Link Plate Lock Ring 38 to the Pedal Assembly Spacer 37 and this will secure the assembly in place Lubricate the Handlebar ends with a small amo
13. kes longer than this to begin to feel less lethargic everyone is different and some will achieve their targets quicker than others Work at your own comfortable pace and the results will come The better your aerobic fitness the harder you will have to work to stay in your target zone Apollo Air Cycle Page 7 Exercising Information Warm Up A successful exercise programme consists of three parts Warm Up Aerobic Exercise and Cool Down Never start a training session without warming up Never finish one without cooling down correctly Perform between five and ten minutes of stretching before starting your workout to prevent muscle strains pulls and cramps Aerobic Exercise Session Those new to exercise should exercise no more than every other day to start with As your fitness level increases increase this to 2 in every 3 days When you are comfortable with your routine exercise for 6 days per week Always take at least one day off per week Exercising in your Target Zone To ensure that your heart is working in its exercise target zone you need to be able to take your pulse If you do not have a pulse monitor either from the product you are using or a proprietary independent unit you will need to locate the pulse in your carotid artery This Is situated in the side of the neck and can be felt by using the index and middle fingers Simply count the number of beats you feel in 10 seconds and then multiply by six to g
14. neven floors Apollo Air Cycle Page 13 Exercising Information In accordance with BS EN 957 the braking resistance system on this cycle is speed independent There will be a small amount of built in resistance present at first due to the general tight fit of the new bearings bushes and chain RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT To ensure smooth efficient cycling action it is essential that the Tension Belt 23 is correctly adjusted To adjust the belt turn the Tension Controller Knob 24 fully ANTI CLOCKWISE and slightly loosen the belt through the small bracket at the top of the Main Frame 1 until minimal resistance is felt when the Fan Wheel 21 is rotated by hand To INCREASE cycling resistance during use gradually turn the Tension Controller Knob CLOCKWISE to the desired setting When you have finished your routine turn the Tension Controller Knob 24 fully ANTI CLOCKWISE again to ensure that neither the Tension Adjuster Cable or the Tension Belt are under tension when your Apollo Air Cycle is not in use Page 14 Apollo Air Cycle Exercising Information Caution In the interest of safety do NOT use polish or any lubricant on the saddle or pedals EXERCISE MONITOR FUNCTIONS With your Apollo Air Cycle the single screen 6 function Exercise Monitor is set to start automatically when you begin to cycle However it is possible to switch on the monitor by pressing t
15. over your feet Tighten the thigh muscles and hold for 5 seconds Release and repeat 3 4 times Hamstring Stretch Sit on the floor with your right leg extended and place your left foot flat against the right inner thigh Stretch forward toward the right foot and hold for 10 seconds Relax and then repeat with the left leg extended Repeat 2 3 times Page 10 Apollo Air Cycle Exercising Information Basic Aerobic Training Programme For your basic Aerobic Exercise routine we suggest that you try the following Remember breathe correctly exercise at your own pace and do not over train as injury may result Week 1 amp 2 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 4 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Week 3 amp 4 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 3 minutes at A Exercise slowly 2 minutes Week5 amp 6 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 6 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 4 minutes at A Exercise slowly 3 minute Week7 amp 8 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Exercise 3 minutes at B Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Exercise 4 minutes at A Exercise slowly 3 minutes Week 9 amp beyond Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Exercise 3 minutes at
16. t is important that you assemble your product in a clean clear uncluttered area This will enable you to move around the product while you are fitting components and will reduce the possibility of injury during assembly Work with a Friend You may find it quicker safer and easier to assemble this product with the help of a friend as some of the components may be large heavy or awkward to handle alone Open the Carton Carefully open the carton that contains your product taking note of the warnings printed on the carton to ensure that the risk of injury is reduced Be aware of sharp staples that may be used to fasten the flaps as these may cause injury Be sure to open the carton the right way up as this will be the easiest and safest way to remove all the components Unpack the Components Carefully unpack each component checking against the parts list that you have all the necessary parts to complete the assembly of your product Please note that some of the parts may be pre fitted to major components so please check carefully before contacting our CUSTOMER SUPPORT team In any event please do not return the product to your retailer before contacting us first Apollo Air Cycle Page 5 Safety dE Before you undertake any programme of exercise that will increase cardiovascular activity please be sure to consult with your doctor Frequent strenuous exercise should be approved your doctor and proper use of your V
17. tely halfway along the plate onto the Lock Peg which is welded to the lower part of the Wheel Supporting Tube The Handlebars will then be locked in position See figures A B and C below Apollo Air Cycle Exercising Information It will not be possible to use the Pulse function on the Exercise Monitor 18 when exercising in this manner UPPER BODY WORKOUT With the Handlebars linked to the Pedals in special DUAL ACTION synchronised mode stand on the Rear Frame Stabiliser 2 with the back of the Saddle 4 positioned comfortably in the midriff area for support With the cycling resistance set at a low setting lean slightly forward to grasp both Handlebars Using a push pull motion move the Handlebars towards your body and maintain a good momentum This will provide rotational exercise to aid mobility to the lower back as well as helping increase arm muscle tone and strength LEVELLING THE CYCLE For security and stability your Apollo Air Cycle has a factory welded main frame and once fully assembled correctly should not need further alignment However in the interest of safety please always ensure that your Apollo Air Cycle is positioned on a Solid flat surface If necessary use a rubber mat underneath to reduce the possibility of Slipping in use If you need to make a fine adjustment simply twist the end of either Adjustable Hex End Cap 39 fitted to the Front Frame Stabiliser 3 to compensate for u
18. unt of liquid soap or spray polish and slide the Handlebar Foam Handgrips 15 onto the bar Cap the Handlebar ends with the Handlebar Tube Plugs 14 Ad 4 XQ N Page 20 Apollo Air Cycle Assembly If supplied fit the Exercise Monitor Pulse Pickup Lead 19 into the Pulse Pickup Socket in the rear of the Exercise Monitor which is positioned to the upper back right edge of the Exercise Monitor Connect the end of the Exercise Monitor Cable Lower 20 to the jack plug inside the Exercise Monitor 18 and slide the assembly onto the top of the Exercise Monitor Mount Carefully fit the Batteries supplied to the housing in the rear of the Exercise Monitor Apollo Air Cycle Page 21 Assembly Page 22 Apollo Air Cycle Assembly MASTER PARTS amp ACCESSORY LIST PART No DESCRIPTION ary 1 MAINFRAME 1 21 FAN WHEEL 1 2 REAR FRAME STABILISER 1 22 FAN WHEEL CASING 2 3 FRONT FRAME STABILISER 1 23 TENSION BELT 1 Be SADDLE S ie aeos 1 24 TENSION CONTROLLER 1 5 SADDLE STEM 1 25 DRIVE CHAIN 1 6 SADDLE STEM COVER 1 26 DRIVE CHAIN GUARD LEFT amp RIGHT 2 7 SADDLE SUPPORT POST 1 27 M4 MACHINE SCREW 4 8 SADDLE ADJUSTER KNOB 1 28 M8 x 40mm CARRIAGE BOLT 2 9 HANDLEBAR PIVOT SHAFT 1 29 M8 FLAT WASHER
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