Tunturi E420 - Mounting the Pedals; Mounting the Meter

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CONNECTING THE RESISTANCE
ADJUSTMENT WIRE
Place the control mechanism of the resistance adjustment
wire in the lug under the frame so that the lug is between the
two adjustment nuts. Thread the loop at the end of the wire
over the screw in the lever of the magnetic caliper. N.B. Not
under the nut (Fig. 3). Remove the piece of wood next to
the lever. Adjust resistance to maximum by turning the
resistance adjustment knob at the top of the handlebar
support tube clockwise to its extreme position. This will
move the magnetic caliper closer to the flywheel rim. Set
the resistance adjustment wire to the correct tightness by
tightening the two adjustment nuts until the lever of the
magnetic caliper just touches the limiter screw on the frame
(Fig. 4). Lift the cycle back into the upright position.
MOUNTING THE PEDALS
Fasten the right pedal to the right pedal crank turning
clockwise and the left pedal to the left pedal crank turning
anticlockwise. The pedals are distinguished by the markings
R and L on their shafts (R = right, L = left). Fasten the pedal
straps so that the Tunturi logo faces outward. Choose the
strap tightness, set the appropriate strap hole on the
retainer from below and pull forcibly upward. The pedal
straps are adjustable. Especially when the cycle is new, the
fastening of the strap may seem relatively tight.
MOUNTING THE METER
Put four 1.5 V AA batteries into the battery holder at the back
of the meter, noting the + and - marks on the bottom of the
holder. Push the meter carefully into its place at the top of
the handlebar support tube.
USE
SETTING THE SEAT HEIGHT AND INCLINA TION
The seat height should be set so that the middle part of the
foot reaches the pedal with the leg almost straight and the
pedal at its lowest point.
To raise or lower the seat:
1. First turn the locking knob once anticlockwise.
2. Then pull the locking knob out so that the seat tube
can be moved freely up and down.
3. When the height is right, let go of the knob. The seat
locks into place.
4. Tighten the locking knob clockwise.
Always make sure that the locking knob is fastened
properly before starting to exercise. The scale on the seat
tube helps you to find the seat height you have found suits
you best.
The seat can be inclined forward or backward by turning the
green adjustment ring below the saddle. The seat inclines
forward when the ring is turned to the right (anticlockwise)
and back when the ring is turned to the left (clockwise). Do
not adjust the seat inclination when sitting on the seat
as your weight will prevent the ring from turning.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBARS
Loosen the grey adjustment knob at the front of the
handlebar support tube and adjust the handlebar distance
so that you can pedal with the arms almost straight in a
comfortable position. Retighten the adjustment knob.
ADJUSTING PEDALLING RESISTANCE
To increase or decrease resistance, turn the adjustment
knob at the top of the handlebar support tube clockwise to
increase resistance and anticlockwise to decrease resistance.
The scale above the knob (1-10) helps you find and reset a
suitable resistance.
EXERCISING
Working out using an exercise cycle is excellent aerobic
exercise, the principle being that the exercise should be
suitably light, but of long duration. Aerobic exercise is based
on improving the body's maximum oxygen uptake, which in
turn improves endurance and fitness. The ability of the body
to burn fat as a fuel is directly dependent on its oxygen-
uptake capacity.
Aerobic exercise should above all be pleasant. You should
perspire, but you should not get out of breath during the
workout. You must, for example, be able to speak and not
just pant while pedalling. You should exercise at least
three times a week, 30 minutes at a time, to reach a basic
fitness level. Maintaining this level requires a few exercise
sessions each week. Once the basic condition has been
reached, it is easily improved, simply by increasing the
number of exercise sessions.
Exercise is always rewarding for weight loss, because it is
the only way of increasing the energy spent by the body.
This is why it is always worthwhile to combine regular exer¬
cise with a healthy diet. A dieter should exercise daily - at first
30 minutes or less at a time, gradually increasing the daily
workout time to one hour. You should start slowly at a low
pedalling speed and low resistance, because for an
overweight person strenuous exercise may subject the
heart and circulatory system to excessive strain. /As fitness
improves, resistance and pedalling speed can be increased
gradually. Exercise efficiency can be measured by monitoring
the pulse. The Tunturi E 420’s pulse meter helps you monitor
your pulse easily during exercise, and thus to ensure that the
exercise is sufficiently effective but not over-strenuous (see
MEASURING PULSE).
METER
The versatile meter of the ECB Performance Ergometer E
420 measures pulse, estimated energy consumption, effort,
time, speed and distance. The meter switches on auto¬
matically when you first press a key, and switches off when
you have not pedalled or pressed any key for about 4 min.
N.B. Protect the meter from direct sunlight, as it may
damage the liquid crystal display. Do not expose the
meter to water or severe impacts, as these may also
damage the meter.
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