Life Fitness Lifecycle C9i User manual

C9i,C7i ExerciseBikes
Assembly Instructions

Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of Life Fitness
and the Life Fitness C9i & C7i Exercise Bikes.
The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step assembly
procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of the Exercise Bikes 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 Exercise Bikes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
⇒ DO NOT locate the Exercise Bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.
⇒ DO NOT operate your Exercise Bike if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed
in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number in the Operation Manual.
⇒ DO NOT locate the Exercise Bike any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.
⇒ DO NOT locate additional Exercise Bike 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 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 in the Operation Manual. Save the shipping cartons in case of
return.
⇒ DO read the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is essential
for proper use.
⇒NE PAS placer le vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle à l’extérieur, près d’une piscine ou dans un
endroit très humide.
⇒NE PAS faire fonctionner le vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle s’il est tombé, s’il a été endommagé ou
s’il a été partiellement plongé dans l’eau. Téléphoner au service après-vente de Life Fitness dont le
numéro figure sur la couverture arrière du guide d’installation.
⇒NE PAS placer le vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle à moins de 76 cm (30 po) d’un poste de
télévision.
⇒MAINTENIR la zone autour du vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle libre de toute obstruction, y compris
murs et meubles.
⇒VÉRIFIER si l’emballage contient toutes les pièces de la liste jointe avant de le mettre de côté. Si des
pièces manquent, téléphoner au service après-vente de Life Fitness dont le numéro figure sur la
couverture arrière du guide d’installation. Conserver l’emballage au cas où l’appareil devrait être
renvoyé.
⇒LIRE le manuel de l’utilisateur tout entier avant d’essayer de faire fonctionner cet appareil. Ceci est
indispensable à son utilisation correcte.

T OOLS R EQUIRED FOR A SSEMBLY...Phillips screwdriver
P ARTS D ESCRIPTION
1Hex Button Mounting Bolt Qty: 8
3/8-16 x 3/4” 2 Phillips Pan Head Screw Qty: 8 8-18 x 5/8”
3 Accessory Tray (C9i Only) Qty: 1 4 Console Assembly Qty: 1
5 Top Polar Cover Qty: 1 6 Bottom Polar Cover Qty: 1
7 Left Pedal Strap Qty: 1 8 Right Pedal Strap Qty: 1
9 Handlebar Qty: 1 10 Battery (C7i Only) Qty: 1
11 Polar Receiver Qty: 1 12 Polar Receiver Sleeve Qty: 1
1” 2” 3” 4” 5”
1 2

5
9
6
3
2
4
1
1
10
22
8
7

1. Locate the BOTTOM POLAR COVER (#6). Position the cover as
shown with the notch of the center hole facing downward. Slide the
BOTTOM POLAR COVER down over the UPPER CONSOLE
SUPPORT TUBE (A) until it rests against the FRONT TUBE
EXTENSION (B).
2. Position the HANDLEBAR (#9) as shown near the UPPER
CONSOLE SUPPORT TUBE (A).
3. Models C9i Only
Connect the 2-PIN HEART RATE CONNECTOR (2P) leading from
the HANDLEBAR (#9) center to the 2-PIN HEART RATE
CONNECTOR (2P) leading from the UPPER CONSOLE SUPPORT
TUBE (A).
4. Carefully slide the HANDLEBAR MOUNTING FLANGES (C) into the
UPPER CONSOLE SUPPORT TUBE (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the HEART RATE CABLE when
inserting the HANDLEBAR FLANGES (C) into the UPPER CONSOLE
SUPPORT TUBE (A).
5. Secure the HANDLEBAR (#9) to the UPPER CONSOLE SUPPORT
TUBE (A) using four MOUNTING BOLTS (#1). Tighten the SCREWS
to 15-20 ft. lbs.
6. Insert the POLAR RECEIVER (#11) into the polar receiver receptacle
located at the center of the UPPER CONSOLE SUPPORT TUBE (A).
Slide the POLAR RECEIVER SLEEVE (#12) over the POLAR
RECEIVER covering the entire POLAR RECEIVER.
7. Locate the TOP POLAR COVER (#5). Slide the BOTTOM POLAR
COVER (#6) upward toward the HANDLEBAR (#9) until it contacts
the HANDLEBAR. Position the TOP POLAR COVER over the
POLAR RECEIVER (#11) and HANDLEBAR and align it to the
BOTTOM POLAR COVER. Secure the TOP POLAR COVER to the
BOTTOM POLAR COVER using four PHILLIPS SCREWS (#2) as
shown.
8. Models C9i Only
Align the ACCESSORY TRAY (#3) to the bottom of the DISPLAY
CONSOLE (#4) as shown. Secure the ACCESSORY TRAY to the
DISPLAY CONSOLE using four PHILLIPS SCREWS (#2).
9. Models C7i Only
Remove the BATTERY DOOR located on the back of the DISPLAY
CONSOLE (#4). Locate the supplied 9-VOLT BATTERY (#10) and
connect it to the battery lead. Place the BATTERY into the DISPLAY
CONSOLE and replace the BATTERY DOOR.
10. Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) above the MOUNTING
BRACKET (D) as shown. Attach all CONNECTORS (E) leading from
the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET to the
corresponding CONNECTORS located on the back of the DISPLAY
CONSOLE.
11. Attach the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE
MOUNTING BRACKET (D) using four SCREWS (#2).
NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any cables when securing the
DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) to the DISPLAY CONSOLE MOUNTING
BRACKET (D).
Tighten the screws securely.
12. Locate the RIGHT PEDAL STRAP (#8) marked with an “R”. Attach
the RIGHT PEDAL STRAP to the RIGHT PEDAL (G) with the double
slot on the inward pedal strap tab looping upward and attaching to the
outward pedal strap tab. Repeat for the LEFT PEDAL STRAP (#7)
marked with an “L”.
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3
4
2
12
6
C
5
11
A
2P
2P
D
E
9
B
11
10
2
8
G

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
!Ensure that the console support screws are tight.
!Make sure the Exercise Bike is properly leveled and stable.
!Ensure that the Leveler Jam Nuts are tight.
!Read the entire Operation Manual before using the Exercise Bike .
Before attempting to operate your Exercise Bike, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the
contents of the Operation Manual. If your Exercise Bike does not respond as described in the OPERATION
MANUAL, contact the nearest Life Fitness service center as listed in the Operation Manual.
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