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About This Manual An Owner’s Manual, part number LT-03150 is shipped with each 500 C/R Cycle. Refer to this manual for 500C Cycle, 500R Recumbent, BikeMax 1000 Cycle and BikeMax 1000 Recumbent models. NOTE: The BikeMax1000 Cycle/Recumbant Owner’s manual, part number LT-03086 is no longer available. To purchase additional copies of the 500C and 500R Owner’s Manual, part number LT-03150, contact Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239 or 508-533-4300.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Read and Save 1. Read all instructions before using this equipment. 2. DANGER: DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE OPENING. AVERTISSEMENT: DECONNECTEUR DU CIRCUIT D'ALIMENTATION AVANT D'OURVRIR. 3. Unplug all electrical appliances before cleaning and after use. 4. Close supervision is necessary when this equipment is used by or near children or disabled persons. 5. Use this equipment for the intended use as described in this manual. 6.
Table Of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction The Cybex 500 Series Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Chapter 2 Assembly and Setup Assembly Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking Your 500 Series Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling the 500R Recumbent Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts List for the 500R Recumbent Cycle . . . . . .
Chapter 1 - Introduction The Cybex 500 Series Cycle Welcome to the Cybex 500 series cycle, the perfect cycle for any health club or other group exercise environment. Durability, ease of use, flexible programming, and group racing capability make the 500R Recumbent Cycle and 500C Cycle (upright) ideal for both individual and partnered workouts.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Owner’s Manual Features include: • Simple to Use: The console leads you through the simple steps to start a workout. Or just get on and start pedaling. • Continuous Performance Monitoring: The convenient, easy-to-read console shows the progress of the workout-distance, speed, calories burned, and more. • Built-in Workout Profiles: Three standard workouts offer combinations of calorie burning, strength training, and endurance training to satisfy almost everyone.
Chapter 2 - Assembly and Setup This chapter describes how to unpack and assemble your 500 series cycle and how to use setup mode to configure the cycle for your situation. Assembly Overview It's easy to assemble the 500C Cycle (upright) and 500R Recumbent Cycle - it will probably take about 45 minutes.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Assembling the 500R Recumbent Cycle Parts List for the 500R Recumbent Cycle The following parts are included with the 500R Recumbent Cycle: Part# Qty LT-03086 HX-00438 HS-13948 HS-41107 HS-41109 HW-53018 AX-61309 AX-62026 Varies Varies Varies Varies Description 1 1 4 4 7 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 Owner’s Manual Wrench, 3/16 Hex Key 5/16-18 x 3/8” Screw 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Screw #10-24 x 3/4” Screw Lock Washer Seat Back Assembly Display Upright Configuration Kit
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Attaching the Seat Back Assembly As shown in Figure 1 on the previous page, attach the seat back assembly (2) to the seat shuttle with four 5/16 x 1-1/2 button head cap screws (9) and lock washers (14), using a 3/16" hex wrench. NOTE: If you have difficulty aligning the screws, loosen the four buttonhead cap screws on the back of the seat. Attach seat supports to the seat shuttle and fully tighten, then tighten the screws on the seat back.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Figure 2 © If you have the optional Polar heart rate monitor, attach the heart rate monitor cable to the back of the console. See Figure 2, Detail A. Use the four Phillips-head screws (10) to attach the display console to the console back-plate. See Figure 3 (located on the next page). Important: You must still screw the three screws into the open holes in the back plate to protect the electronics from the environment.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual If Your Cycle Has a Polar Heart Rate Receiver Remove the plate at the rear of the cycle (item 3 shown in Figure 3). Plug the cable, already inside the seat rail, into the Polar receiver (2). Loosen nut (4) on inside of seat rail, and slide the Polar receiver bracket onto the bolt (8) shaft. Tighten the nut to secure the bracket, and replace the rear plate (3). See Figure 3.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Attaching the Display Upright See Figure 4 for this step. Lay the display upright on the ground and plug the ribbon cable from the upright to the ribbon cable in the chassis. Tuck the cables inside the chassis upright tube to make sure they don't get pinched when you attach the upright. Slide the upright down over the upright on the chassis.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Attaching the Handlebars As shown in Figure 4, detail A (located on the previous page), use the 3/16" hex wrench to attach the handlebar to the console back-plate with four 5/16" button-head screws (HS-41072) and lock washers (HW-53018). Attaching the Display Console Remove the display console from the configuration kit Attach the ribbon cable from the display upright to the back of the display board.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Setting Options The 500 series cycle offers an easy-to-access setup menu to let you match the cycle's default settings and limits to your users' needs and the way you want to run your facility. You can set the maximum workout length, the language and measurement units used on the display, and more. To set options: 1. Enter setup mode by holding down the Switch Display key while pedaling to activate the console.
Chapter 3 - Let’s Ride So far, we've discussed what the club or facility owner needs to do to get the cycle ready to use. This chapter describes how to use it: what each exerciser needs to do to get the most out of his or her workout. Overview This is how you work out on the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle. 1. Get on and start pedaling to activate the console. 2. Enter how long you want to work out. 3. Select manual mode or a program. 4. Choose your effort level. 5.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual For best results, pedal at 64 RPM or faster. Bicycle Mode and Exercise Mode The 500 series cycle offers two types of controlled resistance to give you your choice of workout. In manual mode, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle is in bicycle mode; during a program (including the heart rate program), it is in exercise mode. • Bicycle mode simulates riding a real bicycle across level ground.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Manual Mode In manual mode, you tell the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle how long you want to work out; you can adjust your pedaling speed and level ("gear") at any time during the workout. Follow these steps: 1. Get on the 500 series cycle and start pedaling to activate the console. If your 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle is set for "Get On and Go" operation, it will automatically go into manual mode and use the default workout length.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Using the Preset Programs The 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle includes three preset workout profiles you can choose from. These profiles vary the cycle level at set intervals to maximize either fat burning, strength training, or endurance building.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual While you're pedaling, the console shows your progress and statistics about your workout. For details about these displays, see the section "The Workout Display," later in this chapter. You can change to manual mode or another program during your workout. Just press the key for the program you want. If you need to pause during a workout, the cycle will remember your workout information for about 10 seconds.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual The top three categories are: Elapsed Time How long you've pedaled so far. Calories Burned The number of calories you've burned in this workout. Speed Your current speed in miles or kilometers per hour. The three bottom categories are: Heart Rate or Level If you have the heart rate monitor option, this is your current heart rate in beats per minute. If you don't have the heart rate monitor, it is the current speed setting for the cycle.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual Workout Summary If you keep pedaling to keep the console lit after your workout, the Progress Indicators show "End," then alternate between the upper and lower sets of values (described above), so you can see the totals for your workout. This display will continue as long as you keep pedaling.
Chapter 4 - The Heart Rate Program Heart Rate Monitor As an option, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle includes a heart rate monitor harness you can wear during a workout to continuously monitor your heart rate. In either manual or program mode, the heart rate monitor merely gives you more information - it lets you see your current heart rate at any time.
Cybex 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle Owner’s Manual If you need to pause during a workout, the cycle will remember your workout information for about 10 seconds. If you stop for longer than this, the cycle loses the information, and you'll have to start a new workout. When you finish, you see a workout summary giving statistics for your total workout and your heart rate as you recover. See "The Workout Display" in Chapter 3 for a description.
