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OWNER'S MANUAL • T8
in the T.I.E. manual). Read the T.I.E. manual
carefully before you start to exercise.
POWER CORD
Before connecting the device to a power source,
make sure that local voltage matches that indicated
on the type plate. The T8 operates at either 230 V
or 115 V. Plug the socket end of the power cord
into the connector, just above the rear support in
the centre of the frame, and the other end into the
wall socket. Turn on the power from the switch
above the connector.
NOT E!
• T8 must be connected to an earthed wall
socket. Do not use extension wires when
connecting the equipment to the power source.
• Always unplug the appliance from the wall
socket and remove the cord from the appliance
immediately after use.
• Make sure the power cord does not run
underneath the device.
USING BICYCLE COMPONENTS
You can substitute the T8 seat, handlebar and
pedals for corresponding bicycle parts to customize
your ergometer still further. Please note that the
Tunturi warranty does not cover these parts or their
installation. Always remember to tighten the screws
properly after changing and adjusting any parts!
CUSTOMISATION
NOT E! Always make sure before starting an
exercise that all adjustment screws are properly
tightened!
UPPER FRAME SETUP (FIGU RE 1 )
You can adjust T8's upper frame to the equivalent
height of a bicycle you are used to.
• Turn the locking knob one turn counter-
clockwise.
• Pull the locking knob outwards, so that the
frame tube can be moved freely up and down.
• Once the height is right, let go of the knob and
the frame tube locks into place.
• Turn the locking knob clockwise to tighten.
SEAT SETUP (FIGU RES 2 A ND 3)
• Adjust the seat height by loosening the seat-
holder locking screw with the Allen key. Set the
right height for you; the basic rule is that the arch
of the foot reaches reaches the the pedal at its
lowest point with the leg almost straight. Tighten
the locking screw.
• To adjust the horizontal seat position forward
and back, loosen the locking screw under the seat
with a wrench. You can also adjust inclination
from here, although it's generally best to keep the
seat level. Experiment to nd the training position
that's best for you and tighten the locking screw.
• Change the seat for another by unscrewing the
locking screw under the seat.
HANDLEBAR SETUP (FIGU RES 4 A ND 5)
• Loosen the handlebar bracket locking screws
with the Allen key and nd the right distance
at which to position the handlebar. Tighten the
locking screws.
• Loosen the locking screws on the front of
the handlebar support and nd the right angle
at which to position the handlebar. Tighten the
locking screws.
• Change the handlebar for another by
unscrewing the front locking screws.
PEDAL REPLACEMENT (FIGU RE 6 )
To remove the pedals from the cranks, use a 15
mm wrench to unscrew the right pedal counter-
clockwise and the left pedal clockwise. Please note
that the pedals are screwed on quite tightly.
USE
Cycling is good exercise for all types of people. It
strengthens your heart, lowers your blood pressure,
burns up extra fat, tones and strengthens your
muscles and improves the mobility of joints. It’s
also suitable for those who are overweight or have
knee or joint injuries. The cycling motion is an
efcient and pleasant way of developing your thigh
and leg muscles and is excellent for warming up
before other exercises. Your tness cycle is actually
an ergometer, a device which measures the intensity
of your workout and makes training easier by
showing your effort in watts. Training with an
ergometer is an excellent choice when you want to
track your progress closely.
No matter what your goal, you’ll get the best
results by training at the right level of effort,
and the best measure is your own heart-rate. First
nd your maximum heart-rate, i.e. where the rate
doesn’t increase with added effort. If you don’t
know your maximum heart rate, please use the
following formula as a guide:
Women: 226 - age Men: 220 - age
These are average values and the maximum varies
from person to person. The maximum heart rate
diminishes on average by one point per year. If you
belong to a risk group, ask a doctor to measure
your maximum heart rate for you. We have dened
three different heart-rate zones to help you with
targeted training.