Life Fitness Exercise Bike Lifecycle 8500 User manual

LIFE FITNESS EXERCISE BIKE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
⇒DO NOT locate the Lifecycle 8500 exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas
of high humidity.
⇒DO NOT operate your Lifecycle 8500 bike if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially
immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number on the
back page of this Installation Instruction Guide.
⇒DO NOT locate the Lifecycle 8500 bike any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.
⇒DO NOT locate additional Lifecycle 8500 exercise 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 8500 bike clear of any obstructions, including walls
and furniture.
⇒DO verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying Parts List prior to
setting the cartons and shipping material aside. If any parts are missing, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services at the number listed in the Operation Manual. Save the shipping
cartons in case of return.
⇒DOread the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is
essential for proper use.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY... Phillips screwdriver, 1/2” wrench
PARTS DESCRIPTION
1STABILIZER/HANDLEBAR BOLT Qty: 5
0017-00101-1043 2CONSOLE SCREW Qty: 4 0017-00101-0932
3SEAT ASSEMBLY Qty: 1
AK18-00127-0002 4COLLAR Qty: 1 0K18-01156-0001
5HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Qty: 1
AK18-00168-0000 6DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Qty: 1 AK17-00206-0001
7STABILIZER BAR Qty: 1
AK18-0070-0000 89V ALKALINE BATTERY Qty: 1 0017-00003-0757

Step 1
Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the parts of the Lifecycle 8500 exercise bike and make sure that you
have received all the items described in the Parts List.
Step 2
Remove the STABILIZER BAR (#7) from the
carton base. Use the empty CONSOLE
CARTON (A) to raise the rear of the Lifecycle
bike as shown.
Remove the two BOLTS (#1) from the bottom
of the SHIPPING STABILIZER (B), save the
BOLTS and store the SHIPPING STABILIZER
with the other shipping containers.
Step 3
Use the same two BOLTS that held the
SHIPPING STABILIZER in place to attach the
STABILIZER BAR as shown. Make certain
that the BOLTS are very tight and the
STABILIZER BAR is flush against the frame.
Remove the shipping carton.
Step 4
Unfold the CONSOLE WIRE HARNESS (C)
from the HANDLEBAR POST extending from
the FRAME.
NOTE: THE COLLAR (#4) SHOULD ALREADY BE IN PLACE INSTALLED ON THE
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5). IF NOT, INSTALL BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Step 5
Place the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY on the floor in front of the
FRAME with the two CONNECTORS (10P) next to each other.
Align the two CONNECTORS with each other and firmly push
them together until they snap into place.
Step 6
Position the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY, with the COLLAR (#4)
in place, so that the HANDLEBAR is facing away from the seat.
Slide the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY into the HANDLEBAR
POST (D). Be careful not to pinch the wires.
Align the three holes in
the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY with those
in the HANDLEBAR
POST and install the
three HANDLEBAR
BOLTS (#1).
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE WIRES WHEN PASSING
THE BOLTS THROUGH THE HOLES. TIGHTEN THE BOLTS
SECURELY.