Life Fitness Lifecycle C3, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...TM Lifecycle Exercise Bike A S S E M B L Y I N S T R U C T I O N S ...

Page 2: ... Parts Identification Listing and the step by step installation procedures have been assembled to make the set up of your exercise bike as quick and easy as possible Please take special note of the following important points prior to choosing a location and beginning assembly of the Lifecycle exercise bike ...

Page 3: ...e bikes any closer than a minimum of 42 inches 107 cm from center to center to avoid interference cross talk between Heart Rate monitors DO keep the area around your Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture DO verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying Parts Listing prior to setting the cartons and shipping material aside If any parts...

Page 4: ...TION 1 STABILIZER HANDLEBAR BOLT Qty 5 0017 00101 0933 2 SEAT WITH SEATPOST ASSEMBLY Qty 1 AK52 00009 0000 3 COLLAR Qty 1 0K18 01156 0001 4 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Qty 1 AK52 00013 0000 5 STABILIZER BAR Qty 1 AK18 00070 0000 6 9V ALKALINE BATTERY Qty 1 0017 00003 0757 1 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 5: ...5 3 1 6 4 1 2 CAUTION Improper insertion of the seat pin may result in serious injury Always make sure the pin is properly engaged in the seat post hole prior to using the Lifecycle exercise bike ...

Page 6: ...STALLED ON THE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY 4 IF NOT INSTALL BEFORE PROCEEDING 5 Place the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY 4 on the floor in front of the FRAME with the two CONNECTORS 8P next to each other Align the two CONNECTORS and push them together until they firmly snap into place 6 Position the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY 4 with the COLLAR 3 in place so that the HANDLEBAR is facing away from the user Slide the HANDLEBAR A...

Page 7: ...BATTERY USE OF ANY OTHER TYPE BATTERY MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE Re install the BATTERY DOOR by inserting the two bottom tabs of the BATTERY DOOR into the corresponding slots in the DISPLAY CONSOLE Swing the BATTERY DOOR up and into place and press each tab separately until they are locked into place 9 After placing the Lifecycle exercise bike in the intended location for use check the ...

Page 8: ...espond as described in the OPERATION MANUAL contact Life Fitness Consumer Division 14150 Sunfish Lake Blvd Ramsey Minnesota 55303 U S A 612 323 4500 FAX 612 323 4794 800 328 9714 Toll free within the U S and Canada Prior to your call please be sure you have located and noted the MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER The Model Serial number information of your Life Fitness recumbent exercise bike is contained...

Page 9: ...M051 00K20 A207 04 00 ...

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Page 11: ...l interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate th...

Page 12: ...ints Fit Test Fit Test Tips 4 2 C3 Lifecycle Exercise Workouts Chart 18 4 3 Watts METS Programmability Options 19 4 4 How to Maximize Workouts on the Lifecycle Exercise Bike 20 Selecting the Correct Intensity Level 5 Service and Technical Data 21 5 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 21 5 2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems 22 5 3 How to Obtain Product Service 23 6 Specifications 24 6 1 C3 Lifecycle...

Page 13: ...h cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising you experience faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath you must stop immediately Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour suivre un examen médical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d exercice Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des antécédents famili...

Page 14: ... in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Such substances increase the danger of combustion and explosion Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from the Lifecycle exercise bike pedals Keep the area around your Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture Always be careful and exercise caution when moun...

Page 15: ... vaporisateurs aérosols sont employés ou bien où de l oxygène est administré De telles substances augmentent les risques de combustion et d explosion Maintenir les vêtements lâches les lacets et les serviettes à l écart des pédales du vélo d exercice Lifecycle Maintenir la zone autour de l appareil libre de toute obstruction y compris murs et meubles L utilisateur doit toujours faire attention et ...

Page 16: ...e leveled After you place the bike where you will be primarily using it check the stability of the bike by attempting to rock it back and forth If it rocks it isn t level To level it rotate the foot on the stabilizer bar that appears to be higher counter clockwise as viewed from above with your finger until the bike is level Tighten the locknut FOOT ...

Page 17: ...ing your knees or shifting in the seat your knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension CAUTION Do not attempt to adjust the seat while you are pedaling the bike Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury MISE EN GARDE Ne pas essayer d ajuster la selle pendant le pédalage Tout ajustage en cours de fonctionn...

Page 18: ...display console is easy to use and it allows you to follow your progress as you ride The on board computer lets you tailor your workouts to your individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring your fitness improvement from one workout to the next ...

Page 19: ...s Enter or wait 10 seconds and your choice will be automatically entered You may also choose the following E RACE WORKOUT A workout which uses varying pedal resistance the effort levels function as gears and MPH is displayed rather than RPM s to simulate the feel of a 12 speed racing bike F FIT TEST Exclusive to the Life Fitness exercise bikes this workout is a way of periodically measuring your a...

Page 20: ...ructions and Workout Descriptions J PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW Displays a matrix of lights showing your present position and upcoming terrain The higher the column of lights the greater the resistance The left most column of lights represents your current position The remaining columns show the upcoming terrain As your workout progresses the lights move across the screen from right to left When you ar...

Page 21: ...if the primary goal is to burn fat exercise at a level between 60 and 75 of your theoretical maximum heart rate To improve your cardiovascular condition you should work out at 75 to 85 of your theoretical maximum heart rate 3 2 HOW TO TAKE YOUR PULSE To take your pulse manually place your index and middle fingers together and with slight pressure place them on either a your neck below your earlobe...

Page 22: ...tance automatically compensates for changes in RPM In other words the slower you pedal the greater the resistance conversely the faster you pedal the less resistance you feel The distance you travel will remain the same pedaling faster will not bring you to the end of a workout sooner nor burn more calories assuring you of a consistent workout NOTE Mileage readings are arbitrary and should not be ...

Page 23: ...recovery periods encountered during a Hill Workout Effort and recovery periods are simulated on the Display Console by columns of lights in the Program Profile Window The columns move from right to left during the workout The higher the column the higher the resistance consequently you must increase your effort Each Hill Workout session comprises the following phases 1 Warm up 2 Plateau 3 Interval...

Page 24: ...UT The Race Workout uses varying pedal resistance to turn your Lifecycle exercise bike into a 12 speed racing bike Unlike other workouts featuring fixed pedal resistance Life Fitness Race Workout varies the pedal resistance based on the speed at which you are pedaling The faster your pedaling speed is the greater the resistance the greater number of miles traveled and the more calories you will bu...

Page 25: ...ese values substantially you may wish to increase or decrease the indicated levels accordingly Use the Numeric Keys to enter the corresponding level NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score you must be working within your training heart rate zone which is 60 85 of your theoretical maximum heart rate refer to Section 3 RECOMMENDED FIT TEST LEVELS AGE WEIGHT KG INACTIVE ACTIVE VERY ACTIVE 30 130 131 ...

Page 26: ... least seven hours is recommended Time of day Time since last meal two to four hours after the last meal is recommended Time since last drinking a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol or smoking a cigarette at least four hours is recommended Time since having last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutiv...

Page 27: ... 44 Excellent 48 53 45 50 43 47 41 45 39 43 Good 43 47 40 44 37 42 35 40 33 38 Above Average 37 42 34 39 32 36 30 34 28 32 Average 33 36 30 33 28 31 25 29 23 27 Below Average 28 32 24 29 22 27 20 24 18 22 Poor 22 27 19 23 17 21 14 19 12 17 Very Poor 22 19 17 14 12 4 2 C3 LIFECYCLE EXERCISE WORKOUTS CHART Use the Up Down Keys to scroll through the WORKOUTS and enter GOALS NOTE You can change your L...

Page 28: ...METS to maintain Begin pedaling and press the Start Key Press the 8 METS key then the Enter Key When you are prompted enter your weight and press the Enter Key When you are prompted enter into the Manual Workout as you normally would You may change your setting in either the Watts or METS mode at anytime during a workout by pressing the 0 Watts or 8 METS Key and keying in a new Watts or METS value...

Page 29: ...enging Select a low effort level until becoming accustomed to the Lifecycle exercise bike and then increase the intensity as conditioning improves The Manual and Random Workouts are proportionately more difficult than the Hill Workout Because of this be careful to select an effort level in the Random Workout that is one to two levels lower than would normally be selected in the Hill Workout Conver...

Page 30: ...e tips that will keep your Lifecycle exercise bike operating at peak performance Locate your Lifecycle exercise bike in a cool dry place Clean the seat surface regularly Keep the Display Console free of fingerprints and salt build up caused by sweat Use a 100 cotton cloth lightly moistened with water and a mild liquid detergent other fabrics or paper towels may scratch the surface Long fingernails...

Page 31: ...gh Ride the bike for 10 to 15 hours Lower the level of high difficulty Bike shuts off during ride Pedaling too slow or RPM s dropped too low Not entering proper workout duration Use Pedal Faster or Pedal Slower lights to help maintain RPM s Check that desired workout duration appears in display window prior to pressing ENTER Display flickers or fades in and out Pedaling too slowly Wire harness con...

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Page 33: ...lories Per Hour Watts or METS optional Total Calories Burned Distance Traveled miles or kilometers Resistance Level Color Dark Grey with Black Accents PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Length 46 inches 116 8 centimeters Width 23 inches 58 4 centimeters Height 55 inches 139 7 centimeters Weight 87 pounds 39 4 kilograms SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 46 inches 116 8 centimeters Width 23 inches 58 4 centimeters Height...

Page 34: ...hed is a registration card COMPLETE and MAIL this card IMMEDIATELY Our receipt assures that your name address and date of purchase are on file as a registered owner of the Product Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Being a registered owner assures coverage in the event you lose your proof of purchase In any event always retain proof of purchase such as your ...

Page 35: ...employment circle one 1 skilled tradesman 2 general labor 3 executive 4 professional 5 self employed 6 retired 7 other How were you informed about Life Fitness products circle one 1 health club 2 newspaper ad 3 magazine ad 4 television ad 5 doctor 6 personal trainer 7 editorial 8 other Have you previously purchased a Life Fitness product circle one 1 Yes 2 No If yes which product circle all that a...