Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR Series User manual

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Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE
operation manual and ALL installation instructions.
It will help you set up quickly and instruct your members on how to use it
correctly and safely.
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful 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, you are encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna
lIncrease the space between the
equipment and the receiver
lConnect the equipment to an outlet on a
different circuit than that to which the
receiver is connected
lConsult an exercise equipment dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Class (S): Professional and/or commerical use.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to
this equipment could void your product warranty!
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by
an authorized service representative. There are no user serviceable parts.

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Section Description Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to Stabilize the Lifecycle®Exercise Bike
How to Adjust the Seat
How to Adjust the Footstraps
1.3 Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maximum Program Time
English / Metric Conversion
2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Message Center
Data Entry Zone
Program Profile Window
Quick Start
3. Heart Rate Zone Training™Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Why the Heart Rate Zone Training? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Lifepulse®Digital Heart Rate Sensors
4. The Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Program Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Race Mode Option
The Programs Step by Step
4.2 Program Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To Begin a Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout
Quick Start
Fat Burn
Cardio
Manual
Random
Hill
Watts
METS
Fit Test
4.3 How to Maximize Workouts on the Lifecycle Exercise Bike . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5. Service and Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3 How to Obtain Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.4 Lifecycle Exercise Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
© 1997 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, Lifepulse and Flexdeck
are registered trademarks, and Heart Rate Zone Training, Lifespring and “RELY ON IT” are trademarks of Brunswick
Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of
Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:
Life Fitness Lifecycle exercise bikes
upright 9500HR
recumbent 9500RHR
See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.

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Dear Valued Customer:
Congratulations !. . . and thank you for purchasing a
Lifecycle® exercise bike. Your new Lifecycle exercise bike is
the most versatile exercise bike ever developed, the
culmination of over 20 years of Life Fitness research,
technological innovation and engineering expertise. Lifecycle
exercise bikes are recognized the world over as the most
popular and advanced of computerized stationary bicycles.
Like other Life Fitness products, the Lifecycle exercise bike
offers you a host of exclusive features designed to help you
achieve your fitness goals faster and with greater enjoyment.
Industry-standard workout programs, an array of up-to-the-
second visual feedback and the Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate
management programs are just a few of the benefits you will
enjoy on your Lifecycle exercise bike.
Why use a Lifecycle exercise bike? Aerobic training on a
Lifecycle exercise bike is more than just a great workout. The Lifecycle exercise bike is
ergonomically designed to deliver a comfortable workout, in a biomechanically superior
seating position, and yet effortlessly guides you through your workout programs to aid you
in reaching your intended goal.
We understand that a reliable product is just as important as one that is effective. That is why
we do not just test our products, we punish them. We put them through their paces at top
resistance levels, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, often for twice the warranty period. It is
the reason we were the first U.S. fitness manufacturer with ISO 9001 Certification, the
international symbol for quality workmanship.
If you have questions regarding the operation of your Lifecycle, please call Life Fitness
Customer Support Services at the number listed in Section 5.
Sincerely,
Augie Nieto
President, Life Fitness
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Augie Nieto
President, Life Fitness

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL
instructions. The Lifecyle is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual.
Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
Never operate a Life Fitness exercise bike if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially
immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.
Never insert objects into any opening in your Lifecycle exercise bike. If an object should
drop inside, carefully retrieve it. If you cannot reach the item, contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services.
Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray. Containers
with lids are recommended.
Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas
of high humidity.
Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike 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 mounting or dismounting your Lifecycle
exercise bike. Use the handlebar whenever additional stability is required.
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels,leather soles,
cleats or spikes. Do not use the bike in your bare feet.
Do not tip the Lifecycle exercise bike on its side during operation.
1.1 Important Safety Instructions
GETTING STARTED
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1GETTING STARTED
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the Lifecycle exercise
bike before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.
Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program
please see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family
history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, or if you smoke,
have high cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year.
If, at any time while exercising, you feel faint, dizzy, pain, or shortness of
NOTE: Never remove the stabilizer bar.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to
connect each exercise bike to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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Depending on the surface you place your Lifecycle exercise bike on, it may need to be
stabilized. After you place the bike where you will primarily use it, check the stability of the
bike by attempting to rock it back and forth. If it rocks, it is not stable. 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 stable.
How to Stabilize the Lifecyle Exercise Bike
1.2 Set UP

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A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and
the Lifecycle exercise bike is no exception. If the seat is too close, excessive strain will be
placed on the knees and quadriceps muscles; if the seat is too far, the resulting reaching
action will irritate the feet, ankles, hips and knees.
Upright Exercise Bikes:
Sit on the seat and place the balls of your feet on
the pedals. An optimum position will allow you to
move through the bottom of the stroke without
locking your knees or shifting in the seat (your
knees should have a slight bend at the point of
fullest leg extension). If the seat needs to be
adjusted, dismount the bike and pull the spring-
loaded adjusting pin located on the back of the seat
post. Slide the seat post up or down as necessary
to the proper position and release the pin to
complete engagement. Check the seat height again
and readjust it if necessary.
Recumbent Exercise Bikes:
Sit on the seat and place the balls of your feet on
the pedals. An optimum position will allow you to
move through the bottom of the stroke without
locking your knees or shifting in the seat (your
knees should have a slight bend at the point of
fullest leg extension). If the seat needs to be
adjusted pull the spring-loaded adjusting pin
located on the extrusion in front of the seat. Slide
the seat forward or backward as necessary to the
proper position and release the pin to complete
engagement. Gently slide the seat forward and
backward a small distance to ensure it is locked
into place. Check the seat distance again and
re-adjust it if necessary.
How to Adjust the Seat
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.

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The pedals on your Lifecycle exercise bike have footstraps with slits on both the inside and
the outside of each strap. To adjust the width of the straps, grasp the outside of the strap
and pull down and away from the knob. Once the slotted end is removed, choose a width
that will feel the most comfortable while you are riding, reinsert the knob through the slot
and pull the strap up. The strap will click when it locks in place.
How to Adjust the Footstraps
Do not attempt to adjust the pedal footstraps while you are pedaling the
bike. Doing so may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.

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lMaximum program time
The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed from
the default maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes. Altering the
maximum program time will affect all programs except the Fit Test. To change the Lifecycle
exercise bike maximum program time, proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the 5key on the numeric keypad.
2. Begin pedaling (you must reach a minimum of 35 RPM), then press START.
All LEDs and 14-segment displays will be illuminated. This is called Diagnostic State 1.
There are nine distinct Diagnostic States and the maximum program time default settings
reside in Diagnostic State 5. Each time you press the ENTER key you will advance one
diagnostic state. Continue to advance to Diagnostic State 5.
3. When you reach Diagnostic State 5, the current “MAXIMUM DURATION” setting will be
displayed. The default maximum program time is 60 minutes.
4. Use key to decrease the “MAXIMUM DURATION” or the key to increase the
“MAXIMUM DURATION”.
5. To exit the Diagnostic States, press the CLEAR / PAUSE key repeatedly until you return
to the user display. The user display is the initial display console you see when you
approach the unit for normal operation.
lEnglish / Metric Conversion
The factory default is set to english measurement. When you reach Diagnostic State 7 (see
above), the Data Entry Window will display ENGLISH to designate english units. To change
the default to metric measurement, press the ‘5’ key and the system will toggle between
english and metric units and display METRIC.
For more information on the other seven Diagnostic States please refer to the Lifecycle
Service Manual available from Life Fitness Customer Support Services. (See How To
Obtain Product Service for information on how they can be reached.)
1.3 Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike