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OPERATION MANUAL

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this
ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.
This will help in setting up the equipment quickly
and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.
Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation
dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.
Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment
l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ
ment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Class S Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.
CAUTION: Any hanges or modifi ations to this equipment ould void the
produ t warranty.
MISE EN GARDE: Tout hangement et toute modifi ation de e matériel peut
annuler la garantie du produit.
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized ser-
vice representative. There are no user-serviceable parts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Se tion Des ription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Where to Place the Lifecycle®Recumbent Exercise Bike // How to Stabilize
the Lifecycle Recumbent Bike // How to Adjust the Seat // How to Adjust the
Pedal Straps // Starting Up the Bike Console // Fitness and Entertainment
Networking
2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.1 The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.3 The Accessory Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3. Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
The Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap
4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To Begin any Workout // Selecting and Using Quick Start // Selecting a
Workout // Entering Age // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting the
Intensity Level // Selecting a Workout Mode // Switching Workouts
On-the-Fly // Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early
4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Start // Fat Burn // Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Workout Setup
Steps chart) // Cardio // Hill // Random // Manual // Heart Rate HillTM
Workout // Heart Rate IntervalTM Workout // Extreme Heart RateTM Workout //
Watts // METs // Aerobics Trainer // Six Pre-Set Workouts
5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.3 Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely //
Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High
6.4 Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.1 9100 Lifecycle Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.2 8500 Lifecycle Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
©2002 Life Fitness®, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, and
Zone Training are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Training+, Heart Rate Hill, Heart
Rate Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered
trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings.
FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. 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®recumbent exercise bike:
9100R
8500R
See Section 7, titled Specifications in this manual
for product-specific features.
Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Lifecycle recumbent exercise bike is a machine that
simulates the movements of riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance.
Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equip-
ment. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical
exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family histo-
ry of high blood pressure or heart disease; or is over the age of 45; or smokes, has high
cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. Life Fitness also
recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product.
If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or short-
ness of breath, he or she must stop immediately.
Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive
de l'équipement. Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir
un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout
particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de trou-
bles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou
n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an. Life Fitness recommande également
de consulter un professionnel du conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utilis-
er correctement ce produit.
Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des
douleurs ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit s'arrêter immédiatement.
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1GETTING STARTED
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the produ t an be maintained only if it is
examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenan e se tion
for details.
 Use the Life Fitness Lifecycle exercise bike only as directed in this manual.
 If a Lifecycle exercise bike does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged,
or even partially immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for
assistance.
 Do not allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment during a
workout.
 Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
 Supervise closely any children or disabled persons using the Lifecycle exercise bike.
 Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high
humidity.
 Never insert objects into any opening of the Lifecycle exercise bike. If an object should drop
inside, carefully retrieve it while the unit is not in use. If the object cannot be reached, con-
tact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
 Never place containers filled with liquids directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray
water bottle holder. Containers should be covered with lids.
 Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles,
cleats, or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.
 Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike with bare feet.
 Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.
 Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit; and do not tip the unit on its side during
operation.
 Keep the area around the Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions, including walls
and furniture. Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit.
 Use caution when stepping on or off of the Lifecycle exercise bike.
 Never face backward while using the Lifecycle exercise bike.
 An American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM) safety sign has been shipped with
the Lifecycle exercise bike. Post the sign in a visible area near the unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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1POINT DE DÉPART
1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspe té
régulièrement afin de s'assurer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la
se tion de Maintenan e préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations.
 Ne faites jamais fonctionner d'appareil Life Fitness dont le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche
seraient abîmés, qui aurait fait une chute ou qui aurait été endommagé ou partiellement
plongé dans l'eau. Contactez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.
 Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.
 Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes
invalides ou handicapées.
 N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans endroits très humides.
 Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'aération seraient blo-
quées. Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.
 N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans,
coupez l'alimentation électrique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec pré-
caution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.
 Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous disposez
d'un support ou d'un plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des conteneurs
munis d'un couvercle.
 Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de
chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne
s'est incrusté dans les semelles.
 Maintenez les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des pièces en mouvement.
 N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.
 Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le côté tandis qu'il fonctionne.
 Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs
et de meubles. Veillez à laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Lifecycle exercise bike.
 Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage de la machine. Utilisez la barre
fixe pour renforcer votre stabilité. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.
 N'utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l'arrière.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.
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1.2 SETUP
Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle recumbent bike.
WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFECYCLE®RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used.
See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of 8 to 12
inches, or 21 to 30 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side. Allow
a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the front or rear of the bike to any other object or surface.
HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT BIKE
After placing the bike in position, check the units stability by attempting to rock it from side to
side. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not
resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut A) with an open-end 9/16-inch wrench, and
rotate the stabilizing foot B) to lower it. Verify that the bike is stable, and repeat the adjustment
as necessary until the unit no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut
against the stabilizer bar.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT
It is important to adjust the seat to an optimal height for pedaling on the Lifecycle recumbent
bike. A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and
the Lifecycle recumbent 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.
Sit on the seat and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. An optimum position will allow
movement through the bottom of the stroke without locking the knees or shifting in the seat.
The knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension.
If the seat needs to be adjusted, lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right, front
side 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.
B
A
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while 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 fonctionnement ou toute insertion incomplète de la goupille de la
selle pourrait nuire à l'exercice ou entraîner des blessures.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
The bike pedal straps keep the users shoes on the pedals during a workout. The straps should fit
comfortably, but they also should be tight enough to prevent shoes from slipping at any point in the
pedaling rotation. Before working out, a user should test and adjust the tightness of the straps.
On the 9100: The safety straps on the foot pedals of the
Lifecycle recumbent bike can be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe
sizes. The straps are held in place by two knobs that extend
from either side of each pedal. The inner knob extends side-
ways, that is, toward the bike. The outer knob extends down-
ward. The ends of each strap are perforated with slots that fit
tightly over the knobs. The inner end of each strap is perforat-
ed with two slots, and the outer segment of the strap is perfo-
rated with a row of slots. To tighten or loosen a strap, grasp the
outer end, and pull it back, away from the knob, until the strap
slides off. Pull the strap out through the outer loop on the pedal.
Rest the foot on the pedal, and wrap the strap over the foot to
determine the proper length. Thread the strap through the outer
loop on the pedal, tuck it under the pedal, select the appropriate
slot, and pull that slot down over the knob, until the top of the
knob pops through the slot. A click indicates that the strap is
locked into place.
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On the 8500: The pedals on the Lifecycle recumbent bike have footstraps with slits on both the inside
and the outside of each strap. The straps are held in place by two knobs that extend sideways
from either side of each pedal. To tighten or loosen a strap, grasp the outer end, and pull it back,
away from the knob, until the strap slides off. Rest the foot on the pedal, and wrap the strap over
the foot to determine the proper length. Select the appropriate slot on the strap, and pull that slot
down over the knob, until the top of the knob pops through the slot. A click indicates that the
strap is locked into place.
STARTING UP THE BIKE CONSOLE
9100 model: When a user begins pedaling at a predefined rate on the Lifecycle recumbent bike,
the units Auto-Start feature powers up the console, causing the console display to light up and
the MESSAGE CENTER to flash a prompt: SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR
PRESS QUICK START. If the user does not make a selection in 20 seconds, the console auto-
matically starts a MANUAL workout. For information on setting up a workout, see Section 4.2,
titled Using the Workouts. If the user stops pedaling, the console shuts down.
8500 model: When a user begins pedaling at a predefined rate on the Lifecycle recumbent bike
and presses the START key, the console display lights up, and the MESSAGE CENTER flashes
a prompt: SELECT WORKOUT USING THE ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START. If the
user does not make a selection in 20 seconds, the console automatically starts a MANUAL
workout. For information on setting up a workout, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. If
the user stops pedaling, the console shuts down.
FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING
This feature is an option on the on the 9100 model. Two interchangeable network ports allow the
Lifecycle recumbent bike to be connected to a fitness entertainment system and/or a fitness net-
work, such as the FitLinxx®interactive fitness network.
Fitness network: The network connection enables the bike console to upload user
workout statistics to a fitness network database or to download remotely stored informa-
tion, such a pre-set workout program. See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for
information on logging onto a network. To order the kit, call Life Fitness Customer Support
Services. See Section 6.4, titled How to Obtain Product Service.
Entertainment: The network connection enables the bike console to power a third-party
receiver for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater®entertainment system or
BroadcastVisionTM entertainment system. It is necessary to purchase and install a retrofit
kit to enable this feature. To order the kit, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See
Section 6.4, titled How to Obtain Product Service.
Any use of these ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty.
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