Life Fitness Lifecycle 5500HR User manual

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Cross-Trainer
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of Life Fitness
and the Life Fitness 5500HR / 8500 Cross-Trainers.
The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step assembly
procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of the Cross-Trainer 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 Cross-Trainer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
DO NOT locate the Cross-Trainer outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high
humidity.
DO NOT operate your Cross-Trainer 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 Cross-Trainer any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.
DO NOT locate additional Cross-Trainers 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 Cross-Trainer 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.
DOread the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is
essential for proper use.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY... Magnetic Bit Phillips Screwdriver (provided), Hex
Key Wrench (provided) PARTS DESCRIPTION
1 Hex Key Mounting Bolt Qty: 8
0017-00101-1645 2 Display Console Screw Qty: 4 0017-00101-1148
3 Mounting Screw Qty: 10
0017-00101-1242 4 Console Assembly Qty: 1 AK61-00022-0001
5 Front Monocolumn Cover Qty: 1
OK61-06020-0002 6 Back Monocolumn Cover Qty: 1 OK61-06010-0002
7 Console Support Assembly Qty: 1
AK61-00500-0002 (Model 5500HR)
AK61-00500-0003 (Model 8500)
8 Flat Washer Qty: 2
0017-00104-0192
9 Left Front Cover Qty: 1
OK61-06200-0000 10 Right Front Cover Qty: 1 OK61-06210-0000
11 Left User Arm Assembly Qty: 1
AK61-00460-0001 12 Right User Arm Assembly Qty: 1 AK61-00460-0000
13 Power Supply (Model 5500HR Only) Qty: 1
118E-00001-0113 (Domestic)(A)
118E-00001-0114 (International)(B)
14 Polar®Receiver Qty: 1
AK40-00045-0001
15 Foam Isolator (Polar®Receiver) Qty: 1
OK36-01059-00002 16 Console Spacer Qty: 1 OK61-05009-0000
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1” 2” 3” 4” 5”

13A
10
3
9
3
3
12
1
7
4
16
1
2
8
3
6
5
14 15
13B

Step 1
Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the parts of the Cross-Trainer and make sure that you have received all
the items described in the Parts List.
Step 2
Locate the left and right FRONT COVER (#9, #10). Using
two MOUNTING SCREWS (#3), mount the USER LEFT
FRONT COVER (#9) to the FRAME (A). Attach the USER
RIGHT FRONT COVER (#10) to the FRAME in the same
manner using two MOUNTING SCREWS (#3). Secure the
tops of the FRONT COVERS together using two
MOUNTING SCREWS (#3).
Step 3
Locate the LEFT USER ARM (#11). Secure the LEFT
USER ARM to the LEFT ROCKER ARM (B) using three
HEX KEY BOLTS (#1). Repeat the procedure for the RIGHT
USER ARM (#12). Tighten all bolts securely. Lower the
BOOT COVERS (C) down over the mounting plates.
Step 4
Detach and unwrap the WIRE HARNESS located at the top of the
MONOCOLUMN. Holding the CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (#7) with
the handgrips facing upward, feed the WIRE HARNESS (D) up through the
neck and out the top access hole. Carefully lower the CONSOLE
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY onto the MONOCOLUMN.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE WIRE HARNESS WHEN
ASSEMBLING THE CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (#7)
TO THE MONOCOLUMN (E).
Step 5
Using two HEX KEY BOLTS (#1) and 2 FLAT WASHERS (#8), secure the
CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY to the MONOCOLUMN (E). Tighten the
bolts securely.
Step 6
Attach the 3-PIN (3P) and 10-PIN (10P) CONNECTORS to the back of the
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY.
Step 7
Place the CONSOLE ASSEMBLY SPACER (#16) onto the CONSOLE
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (#7). Align the mounting holes in the CONSOLE
ASSEMBLY SPACER with those in the CONSOLE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY.
Step 8
Secure the CONSOLE ASSEMBLY (#4) to the CONSOLE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY (#7) using four MOUNTING SCREWS (#2). Tighten the
screws securely.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE MOUNTING SCREWS (#3).
10
3
A
9
3
3
B
E
12
1
C
7
D
4
16
3P
1
2
8
10P
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Step 9 (Model 5500HR Only)
Locate the POLAR®RECEIVER (#14). Plug the POLAR RECEIVER
into the jack located at the front of the MONOCOLUMN (E) near the
DEAD SHAFT (F). Slide the FOAM ISOLATOR (#15) over the POLAR
RECEIVER.
Step 10
Locate the front and back MONOCOLUMN COVERS (#5, #6). Place
the FRONT MONOCOLUMN COVER (#5) over the PIVOT SHAFT (F)
at the top of the MONOCOLUMN (E).
(Model 5500HR Only)
With the wire positioned on top, carefully insert the POLAR RECEIVER
between the vertical ribs located inside the REAR MONOCOLUMN
COVER.
NOTE: THE POLAR RECEIVER WIRE MUST BE BE POSITIONED ON TOP WHEN INSERTED INTO
THE REAR MONOCOLUMN COVER.
Place the REAR MONOCOLUMN COVER (#6) on the opposite side of the FRONT MONOCOLUMN COVER to
cover the PIVOT SHAFT and CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS. Use four MOUNTING
SCREWS (#3) to secure the MONOCOLUMN COVERS together. Tighten the screws securely.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE MOUNTING SCREWS (#3).
Step 11 (Model 5500HR Only)
Position the Cross-Trainer into the desired location for use. Locate the
POWER SUPPLY (#13).
(Domestic Only)
Plug the connector end of the POWER SUPPLY (13A) into the Cross-
Trainer at the lower rear of the unit. Plug the POWER SUPPLY into a wall
outlet.
(International Only)
Plug the connector end of the TRANSFORMER (13B) into the Cross-
Trainer at the lower rear of the unit. Plug the LINE CORD into the
TRANSFORMER. Plug the pronged end of the LINE CORD into a wall
outlet.
CAUTION: REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR
PROPER LINE CORD USEAGE.
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13A
13B
3
6
5
14 15
E
F
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
4Ensure that the USER ARM bolts are tight.
4Make sure the CROSS-TRAINER is properly leveled and stable.
4Ensure that the Leveler Jam Nuts are tight.
4Read the entire Operation Manual before using the Cross-Trainer.
Before attempting to operate your Cross-Trainer, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the
contents of the Operation Manual. If your Cross-Trainer does not respond as described in the
OPERATION MANUAL, contact the nearest Life Fitness service center as listed in the Operation Manual.
Copyright 1999 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.
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