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you pedal, something

amazing happens

Look for the screen icon around this manual for video tech tips on our website.

Attaching Spin Art to Fender Blender Pro: youtube.com/watch?v=ooR9BzOFBSo

Attaching Spin Art to Fender Blender Universale: rockthebike.com/how-to-attach-spin-art-to-a-fender-blender- universale

what you will need for assembly

In our humble beginnings we ran a bike-powered smoothie booth at Northern California music festivals called “The Juice Pedaler”. We saw the smiles and excitement as people jumped on our bike blender and poured their heart into a thick tangy smoothie. Now we’re excited to have you joining our quest to spread the spirit of pedaling.

Pedaling to create spin art may seem like a small act, but for many people it’ll be their first time giving energy back, which can open the door to many other personal choices that benefit their health and fitness and our environment. So thank you! And please keep us posted on your progress as you Rock The Bike! Yours,

Paul Freedman, Founder

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TOOLS: None needed TIME: Allow 5 minutesTEAM: 1 person

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This pedal-powered Spin Art station helps people of all ages realize their potential for creative expression. Kids can easily pedal the bike at the required speeds, powering the activity for each other. No power from a generator or extension cord is required, and setup is simple. You’ll be making Spin Art masterpieces in no time!

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THANK YOU!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

drum base with hand brake

EASEL with cord

legs (2) belt

J-hooks WITH wing nuts

Spin Art box includes these parts:

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assembly

DRUM LEGS

1. Screw in the legs to the underside of the Spin Art drum base.

2. To increase leg length, rotate the small portion of the leg clockwise. The leg can then slide up/down and in/out.

assembly

Be sure the roller of your Fender Blender product is engaged with the tire and working properly before attaching Spin Art.

CONNECT TO FENDER BLENDER1. Place the crescent over the circular bender base.

2. Level the Spin Art drum base by sliding the leg up or down. Once at the correct height, rotate the bottom portion of the leg counter-clockwise to lock it into place.

FB UNIVERSALE

FB UNIVERSALE

FB PRO

FB PRO

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assembly assembly

1. Blender base roller should be touching the tire. Some models require you to roll the belt between the roller and tire.

2. Place the orange belt into the groove on the roller.

CONNECT BELT

1. Slip the J-hooks through the open slots to attach the crescent part of the Spin Art drum to the blender base.

2. For FB Pro, hook the ‘J’ into the holes on the bottom of the platter. For FB Universale, hook the ‘J’ around the rear rack.

3. Secure the J-hooks, tightening the wing nuts by hand.

CONNECT TO FENDER BLENDER

FB UNIVERSALE

FB PRO high performance

FB PRO

FB UNIVERSALE high performance

FB PRO standard

FB UNIVERSALE standard

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3. Secure a standard 8.5 x11” piece of paper to the easel using the blue elastic on the sides. Then test Spin Art by pedaling your bike, the easel should spin as you pedal.

2. Align the square hole on the bottom of the easel (a) with the spindle (b). Rotate the easel until it drops into position (c, d).

1. Stretch the belt to the Spin Art pulley (a). Roll the belt into the groove of the pulley (b). Check that the belt is in the groove on both sides. A little bit of angle is OK (c).

assembly assembly

CONNECT BELT ATTACH EASEL

(c)

(a)

(d)

(b)(a) (b)

(c)

Spin Art kits are available for purchase on our website: rockthebike.com/store/spin-art-for-fender-blenders/97-spin-art-paint-kit.html

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Rock the Bike products come with a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover damage due to wear and tear, loss, overloading, misuse, abuse, incorrect assembly, incorrect use, or anything else beyond Rock the Bike’s direct control.

The warranty is valid for the original owner, for purchases from an approved distributor or dealer.

The use of an unauthorized attachments may cause injury or damage and will void the warranty.

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Assembled Dimensions: 25” long, 17” wide, height varies based on bike size Assembled Weight: 23 lbs.Use: Household, Educational or CommercialManufacturer: Rock the Bike - Oakland, CA USA

SPECS

WARRANTY

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• If you’re having problems call Tech Support at 1-888-354-2453 (10am-5pm PST M-F)

TROUBLESHOOTING

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usage tips

general INFORMATION

SUPPLIES AND TIPS

RUNNING YOUR SPIN ART STATION

CARE AND CLEANING

• Tempera paint: An array of colors is fun, but using too many at once will result in brown. Tempera paint itself is too thick to use with Spin Art, and must be diluted – mix roughly 1:1 or 2:1 Tempera paint to water.

• Squeeze bottles: Available from hardware stores, restaurant supply stores (diner ketchup bottles) and art supply stores. Look for squeeze bottles with a small opening in the nozzle. Some squeeze bottles come with the nozzle sealed – you must snip off the end of the nozzle to use it. This gives you control over the size of the opening. A small opening makes a tight stream and yields precise spirals and circles in the finished artwork.

• Clothespins and string: Hang artwork for 15 minutes, or until fully dry.• Paper: Office paper is acceptable, and a great way to reuse paper printed

on one side. If buying new paper, aim for a bit heavier stock (32 lb, matte). Heavier paper is easier to handle once wet with paint, and less likely to wrinkle while drying.

• Pen or pencil: Have artists sign their paper before creating, for easy pick-up afterward. Pens can also be used with Spin Art at low speed to make spirals!

• Sponges and water: After a spin art session, it’s a good idea to clean up the paint that collects inside the drum and under the easel.

• Manage the station’s line, which can quickly form with eager spin artists, by writing each artist’s name in a corner of their paper. Place the papers in order, so both you and the upcoming artists will know who is on deck.

• When an artist is up, call their name and encourage them to pick three colors from the bottles on the table (too many colors will create brown). Ready the three selected bottles, setting aside all other colors. Tuck each corner of the artist’s paper under the platter’s easel cord.

• Pedal the bike slowly and steadily up to speed. No need to sprint – the belt can slip, or paint may splatter on the artist’s clothes or face. Give the artist their time to create at their own pace. Ring the bike bell, and say a few words of encouragement as each artist finishes up.

• To achieve beautiful spirals and circles, know that the platter is spinning quickly, so minimal arm and hand movement is needed. For tight spirals, squeeze the bottle steadily while moving your hand from the center to the outside of the drum. For circles, fix the bottle in one position and squeeze.

• Estimate crowd flow based on each artist taking 2–3 minutes to create their piece (20–30 artists per hour).

• Spin Art is festive and makes a great decoration while it’s drying. Hang pieces with clothespins and string, or lay them out for display on a table.

Tempera paint is water soluble, you can wipe off excess paint with a sponge while wet. For less mess, wait until the paint dries, then chip it off with a knife or screwdriver. Remove the easel from the drum, and dry it in direct sunlight.

USAGE TIPS

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