Life Fitness Lifecycle C7 User manual

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Lifecycle Exercise Bike
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of Life Fitness
and the Lifecycle C7i / C9i exercise bike.
The following 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…

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
⇒DO NOT locate the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of
high humidity.
⇒DO NOT operate your Lifecycle exercise 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 exercise bike any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a
television set.
⇒DO NOT locate additional Lifecycle 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 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 are missing, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services at the number listed on the back page of this Installation
Instruction Guide. 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
0017-00101-0933
2CONSOLE SCREW Qty: 4
0017-00101-1253
3SEAT WITH SEATPOST ASSEMBLY Qty: 1
AK17-00120-0003
4COLLAR Qty: 1
0K18-01156-0001
5HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Qty: 1 AK18-00215-0000 (Model C7i)
AK52-00004-0000 (Model C9i)
6DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Qty: 1
7STABILIZER BAR Qty: 1
AK18-00070-0000
89V ALKALINE BATTERY Qty: 1
0017-00003-0757
1
2
1”2”
3”
4”
5”

7
3
4
1
2
8
6
1
5
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

1. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the parts of the
Lifecycle exercise bike and make sure that you have received
all the items described in the Parts List.
2. Remove the STABILIZER BAR (#7) from the carton base. Use
the empty CONSOLE CARTON to raise the rear of the
LIFECYCLE exercise bike as shown.
Remove the two BOLTS (#1) from the bottom of the SHIPPING
STABILIZER, save the BOLTS and store the SHIPPING
STABILIZER with the other shipping containers.
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 tight and the STABILIZER
BAR is flush against the frame. Remove the shipping carton.
4. Unfold the CONSOLE WIRE HARNESS from the 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.
5. Place the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5) on the floor in front of
the FRAME with the two CONNECTORS next to each other.
Align the two CONNECTORS and push them together until they
firmly snap into place.
6. Position the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5), with the COLLAR
(#4) in place, so that the HANDLEBAR is facing away from the
user. Slide the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY into the HANDLEBAR
POST. Be careful not to pinch the wires.
Align the three holes in the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5), 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.
7. Slide the COLLAR (#4) down until it completely covers the
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY HARDWARE and the HANDLEBAR
POST. Secure the COLLAR by squeezing the sides and
pushing downward firmly.
7
B
A
C
1
8P
1
5
5
4

8. There is a large hole in the rear of the display console (#6)
through which you can see a 10-pin connector and a 4-pin
connector. These correspond to the matching connectors on
the wire harness protruding from the top of the handlebar.
Model C7i Only: Properly align the locking tabs of the 16-PIN
CONNECTOR (16P) on the WIRE HARNESS with the 16-PIN
CONNECTOR on the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE, then
snap them together. Next, align the locking tabs of the 3-PIN
CONNECTOR (3P) on the WIRE HARNESS with the 3-PIN on
the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE and plug them together
until they SNAP into place.
Model C9i Only: Properly align the locking tabs of the 10-PIN
CONNECTOR (10P) on the WIRE HARNESS with the 10-PIN
CONNECTOR on the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE, then
snap them together. Next, align the locking tabs of the 4-PIN
CONNECTOR (4P) on the WIRE HARNESS with the 4-PIN on
the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE and plug them together
until they SNAP into place.
9. Feed the WIRE HARNESS back into the HANDLEBAR TUBE.
Attach the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#6) to the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY using the four CONSOLE SCREWS (#2) and a
Phillips screwdriver. Tighten the four SCREWS in a crisscross
pattern.
CAUTION!: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN
THE SCREWS.
10. To install the 9-VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY (#8) found in the
parts bag use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from
the back door. Gently pull the BATTERY WIRES from the back
of the DISPLAY CONSOLE and connect them to the 9-VOLT
ALKALINE BATTERY. Carefully, tuck the BATTERY WIRES
back into the DISPLAY CONSOLE and set the BATTERY in
place.
Re-install the BATTERY DOOR by inserting the bottom tab of
the BATTERY DOOR into the corresponding slot in the
DISPLAY CONSOLE. Push the DOOR into place and tighten
the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
CAUTION!: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREW
11. After placing the Lifecycle exercise bike in the intended location
for use, check the stability of the bike.
If the bike is not level, rotate the FOOT in the STABILIZER BAR
that appears to be higher until the Lifecycle is level.
Secure the position of the FOOT by tightening the LOCKNUT
with the enclosed wrench.
6
10P
4P
3P
16P
E
D
8
FOOT

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
4Insure that the STABILIZER BAR and HANDLEBAR BOLTS are tight.
4Make sure the exercise bike is properly leveled and stable.
4Confirm the display console is set to English or metric units.
(See Optional Settings ENG/MET in Operation Manual.)
4Read the entire Operation Manual before using the exercise bike.
Before attempting to operate your Lifecycle recumbent exercise bike, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with
the contents of the Operation Manual. If your recumbent exercise bike does not respond 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: [phone]
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 in a label located
under the center of the front stabilizer bar (See previous page).
Copyright 2000 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle and Lifepulse are registered trademarks of Brunswick
Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation is forbidden.
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