Life Gear 26560 User manual

Streamline Plus,
Magnetic Recumbent Bike
Item No.: 26560
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this
owner’s manual for future reference.
The specifications of this product may vary from this photo, subject to change without notice.
2012, Sept.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- 2
ADJUSTMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
OPERATING THE COMPUTER ------------------------------------------------------ 3
PARTS LIST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
HARDWARE PACKING LIST --------------------------------------------------------- 6
TOOLS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
OVERVIEW DRAWING -----------------------------------------------------------------7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS --------------------------------------------------------- 8
MAINTENANCE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
WARM UPAND COOL DOWN ROUTINE ----------------------------------------- 11
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
LifeGear Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in
material and workmanship when used for the purpose intended, under the conditions that it
has been installed and operated in accordance with LifeGear's Owner's Manual. LifeGear's
obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, free of charge, any parts
which may prove to be defective under normal home use. This warranty does not include
any damage caused by improper operation, misuse or commercial application.
From the date of purchase, the frame is warranted to be free from defects for 1 (one) year.
This warranty is extended only to the original owner and is not transferable.
When ordering replacement parts please have the following information ready:
1. Owner's Manual
2. Model Number
3. Description of Parts
4. Part Number
5. Date of Purchase

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic precautions should always be followed, including the following safety
instructions when using this equipment: Read all instructions before using this
equipment.
1. Read all the instructions in this manual and do warm up exercises before using this
equipment.
2. Before exercise, in order to avoid injuring the muscle, warm-up exercise of every
position of the body is necessary. Refer to Warm Up and Cool Down Routine page.
After exercise, relaxation of the body is suggested for cool-down.
3. Please make sure all parts are not damaged and fixed well before use. This
equipment should be placed on a flat surface when using. Using a mat or other
covering material on the ground is recommended.
4. Please wear proper clothes and shoes when using this equipment; do not wear clothes
that might catch any part of the equipment; remember to tighten the pedaling straps.
5. Do not attempt any maintenance or adjustments other than those described in this
manual. Should any problems arise, discontinue use and consult an Authorized
Service Representative.
6. Do not use the equipment outdoors.
7. This equipment is for household use only.
8. Only one person should be on the equipment while in use.
9. Keep children and pets away from the equipment while in use. This machine is
designed for adults only. The minimum free space required for safe operation is not
less than two meters.
10. If you feel any chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or short of breath, you should stop
exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
11. The maximum weight capacity for this product is 110kgs.
WARNING:Before beginning any exercise program consult your physician.
This is especially important for the persons who are over 35 years old or who have
pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using any fitness
equipment.
CAUTION:Read all instructions carefully before operating this product.
Retain this Owner’s Manual for future reference.

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ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the Tension Control Knob
To increase the load, turn the tension control knob in a clockwise direction.
To decrease the load, turn the tension control knob in a counterclockwise direction.
Adjusting the Rear Stabilizer End Cap
Turn the rear stabilizer end cap on the rear stabilizer as needed to level the recumbent bike.
Adjusting the Seat Forth or Back
Turn the round knob in a counterclockwise direction until it can be pulled out. Pull out the
round knob and then slide the rear main frame forth or back direction to the suitable position.
Lock the rear main frame in place by releasing the round knob and sliding the rear main
frame forth or back slightly until the round knob "pops" down into the locked position. For
added safety, tighten the round knob in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: When adjusting the rear main frame back or forth, the maximum insert depth
mark line cannot over than the edge of bushing.
OPERATING THE COMPUTER
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES:
1. Remove the battery cover at the rear of computer.
2. Place two "SIZE-AA" or "UM-3" batteries into the battery
housing.
3. Insure batteries are correctly positioned and battery springs are
proper contact with batteries.
4. Re-install the battery cover.
5. If the display is illegible or only partial segment appear, remove
batteries and wait 15 seconds before reinstalling.
6. Removing batteries will erase the memory of computer.
FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS:
AUTO ON /OFF: When you start to exercise or press MODE button on the computer, the
computer will turn on. If you leave the equipment for 4 minutes, the power will turn off
automatically.
SCAN: Press MODE button until the arrow points to SCAN; the computer will automatically
scan the function every 5 seconds.

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TIME: Press MODE button until the arrow points to TIME; the computer will display your
elapsed workout time in minutes and seconds.
SPEED: Press MODE button until the arrow points to SPEED; the computer will display the
current training speed.
CAL (CALORIES): Press MODE button until the arrow points to CAL; the computer will
display the total accumulated calories burned during workout.
(PULSE): Press MODE button until the arrow points to PULSE and then hold both two
hands on handlebar grip sensors, the screen will display your current heart rate figures and
a heart symbol. To ensure the pulse readout is more precise, please always hold on to the
handlebar grip sensors with two hands instead of just with one hand only when you try to test
your heart rate figures.
DIST (DISTANCE): Press MODE button until the arrow points to DIST; the computer will
display the accumulative distance traveled during workout.
ODO (ODOMETER): Press MODE button until the arrow points to ODO; the computer will
display the total accumulative distance.
RESET: Press MODE button for over 4 seconds, all function values will reset to zero except
the ODO function.

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PARTS LIST
No. Description Qty No. Description Qty
001 Backrest Support Bracket 1 031 Curve Washer Ø10 4
002 Front Stabilizer 1 032 Cap Nut M10 4
003 Rear Main Frame 1 033 Left Cover 1
004 Rear Stabilizer Ø50x1.5x430 1 034 Right Cover 1
005 Front Main Frame 1 035 Screw ST4.2x20 10
006 Front Handlebar Post 1 036 Bolt M5x25 1
007 Seat Cushion 245x345x40 1 037 Bushing 1
008 Back Cushion 345x300x40 1 038 Flat Washer Ø5 1
009 Computer (JVT29104) 1 039 Bolt M5x12 4
010 Handlebar Foam Grip
Ø32xØ23x140 2 040 Tension Cable L=1000mm 1
011 Hand Pulse Sensor 2 041 Axle Bush 2
012 Round End Cap for Handlebar
Ø25x1.5 4 042 Ball Bearing 2
013 Handlebar 1 043 Axle Sleeve I 1
014 Tension Control Knob 1 044 Hexagon Nut 1
015 Rear Stabilizer End Cap Ø50x1.5 2 045 Ring 1
016 Transport Wheel Ø6 2 046 Crank 1
017 Round Knob M16x1.5 1 047 Flywheel 1
018 Front Stabilizer End Cap
Ø50x1.5 2 048 Idle Wheel Bracket 1
019 Front Handlebar Foam Grip
Ø32xØ23x120 2 049 Adjustable Bolt M6 2
020 Rubber Cover 1 050 U Bracket 2
021 Bolt M6x15 8 051 Spring Washer Ø6 2
022 Backrest Support Bracket End
Cap 38x38x2 2 052 Nut M6 2
023 Bolt M8x15 5 053 Nut for Flywheel M10 2
024 Flat Washer Ø8 10 054 Bearing 6000 2Z 2
025 Curve Washer Ø8 3 055 Bolt M8x20 1
026 Flat Washer 7/8" 1 056 Bolt M8x10 1
027 Wire Plug Ø12.1 2 057 Bolt M6x10 1
028 Bolt M6x48 2 058 Flat Washer Ø6 9
029 Locknut M6 2 059 Left Pedal YH-30X 1
030 Bolt M10x57 4 060 Right Pedal YH-30X 1

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PARTS LIST
No. Description Qty No. Description Qty
061 Sensor with Wire L=500mm 1 069 Pan Head Phillips Self Drilling
Screw ST4.2x20 4
062 Belt 330J6 1 070 Bolt M8x45 2
063 Extension Wire L=350mm 2 071 Cap Nut M8 4
064 Extension Sensor Wire
L=350mm 1 072 Axle Sleeve II 1
065 Extension Hand Pulse Sensor
Wire L=1800mm 2 073 Front Handlebar Post Cover 1
066 Rear Main Frame End Cap 1 074 Cover Cap Ø50x1.2t 1
067 Screw ST2.9x12 2 075 Cover Cap Ø50x10t 1
068 Hand Pulse Sensor Wire
L=650mm 2 076 Bolt M8x10 4
HARDWARE PACKING LIST
TOOLS
A
llen Wrench 6mm
1 PC Multi Hex Tool with Phillips Screwdrive
r
1 PC
Multi Hex Tool
1 PC
(23) Bolt M8x15
4 PCS
(32) Cap Nut M10
4 PCS
(31) Curve Washer Ø10
4 PCS
(30) Bolt M10x57
4 PCS
(24) Flat Washer Ø8
6 PCS
(71) Cap Nut M8
4 PCS
(25) Curve Washer Ø8
2 PCS
(70) Bolt M8x45
2 PCS

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OVERVIEW DRAWING
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install the Front and Rear Stabilizers.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) onto the front curve plate
of the Front Main Frame (5) with two M10x57 Bolts (30),
Ø10 Curve Washers (31), and M10 Cap Nuts (32).
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) onto the rear curve plate of
the Rear Main Frame (3) with two M10x57 Bolts (30),
Ø10 Curve Washers (31), and M10 Cap Nuts (32).
2. Install the Front Handlebar Post, Tension
Control Knob, and Pedals.
Remove one M8x15 Bolt (23), Ø8 Curve Washer
(25), four Ø8 Flat Washers (24), and M8x10 Bolts
(76) from the tube of the Front Main Frame (5).
Slide the Front Handlebar Post Cover (73) up from the
bottom end of the Front Handlebar Post (6).
Insert the Tension Cable (40) through into the bottom
hole of Front Handlebar Post (6) and pull it out from the
square hole of Front Handlebar Post (6).
Connect the Extension Hand Pulse Sensor Wires (65)
from the Front Main Frame (5) to the Extension Wires
(63) from the Front Handlebar Post (6).
Connect the Sensor Wire (61) from the Front Main
Frame (5) to the Extension Sensor Wire (64) from the
Front Handlebar Post (6).
Insert the Front Handlebar Post (6) onto the tube of the
Front Main Frame (5) and secure with one M8x15 Bolt
(23), Ø8 Curve Washer (25), four Ø8 Flat Washers (24), and M8x10 Bolts (76) that were
removed. Be careful not to pinch the cables inside the Front Handlebar Post (6) when
turning the M8x10 Bolts (76).
Slide the Front Handlebar Post Cover (73) down onto the tube of the Front Main Frame (5).
Remove the M5x25 Bolt (36) and Ø5 Flat Washer (38) from the Tension Control Knob (14).
Put the cable end of resistance cable of Tension Control Knob (14) into the spring hook of
Tension Cable (40) as shown in drawing A of figure 2. Pull the resistance cable of Tension
Control Knob (14) up and force it into the gap of metal bracket of Tension Cable (40) as
shown in drawing B of figure 2. Attach the Tension Control Knob (14) onto the Front
Handlebar Post (6) with the M5x25 Bolt (36) and Ø5 Flat Washer (38) that were removed.
Connect the Left Pedal (59) to the left Crank (46). Thread it into the crank assembly in the
counterclockwise direction by the tool provided.
Connect the Right Pedal (60) to the right Crank (46) by threading it in the clockwise direction.
NOTE: The Left and Right Pedals (59, 60) and Crank (46) are marked with “L” & “R” (left and
right).
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3. Install the Backrest Support Bracket and
Handlebar.
Attach the Backrest Support Bracket (1) onto the Rear
Main Frame (3) with four M8x15 Bolts (23), Ø8 Flat
Washers (24), and two M8 Cap Nuts (71).
Attach the Handlebar (13) onto the Backrest Support
Bracket (1) with two M8x45 Bolts (70), two Ø8 Curve
Washers (25), two Ø8 Flat Washers (24), and two M8
Cap Nuts (71).
Connect the Hand Pulse Sensor Wires (68) from the
Handlebar (13) to the Extension Hand Pulse Sensor
Wires (65) from the Rear Main Frame (3).
4. Install the Computer.
Remove four M5x12 Bolts (39) from the Computer (9).
Connect the Extension Wires (63) and Extension
Sensor Wire (64) to the wires that come from the
Computer (9) and then attach the Computer (9) onto the
plate of the Front Handlebar Post (6) with four M5x12
Bolts (39) that were removed.
5. Install the Seat Cushion and Back Cushion.
Remove four M6x15 Bolts (21) and Ø6 Flat Washers (58)
from the Seat Cushion (7). Then attach the Seat
Cushion (7) onto the Backrest Support Bracket (1) with
four M6x15 Bolts (21) and Ø6 Flat Washers (58) that
were removed.
Remove four M6x15 Bolts (21) and Ø6 Flat Washers (58)
from the Back Cushion (8). Then attach the Back
Cushion (8) onto the Backrest Support Bracket (1) with
four M6x15 Bolts (21) and Ø6 Flat Washers (58) that
were removed.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
The recumbent bike can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use
abrasives or solvents on plastic parts. Please wipe your perspiration off the bike after each
use. Be careful not get excessive moisture on the computer display panel as this might
cause an electrical hazard or electronics to fail.
Please keep the recumbent bike, specially, the computer console, out of direct sunlight to
prevent screen damage.
Please inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness every
week.
Storage
Store the recumbent bike in a clean and dry environment away from children.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: The recumbent bike wobbles when in use.
SOLUTION: Turn the rear stabilizer end cap on the rear stabilizer as needed to level the
recumbent bike.
PROBLEM: There is no display on the computer console.
SOLUTION: Remove the computer console and verify the wires that come from the
computer console are properly connected to the wires that come from the handlebar post.
SOLUTION: Check the batteries are correctly positioned and battery springs are proper
contact with batteries.
SOLUTION: The batteries in the computer console may be dead. Change the new
batteries.
PROBLEM: There is no heart rate reading or heart rate reading is erratic or inconsistent.
SOLUTION: Make sure that the wire connections for the hand pulse sensors are secure.
SOLUTION: To ensure the pulse readout is more precise, please always hold on to the
handlebar grip sensors with two hands instead of just with one hand only when you try to test
your heart rate figures.
SOLUTION: Gripping the hand pulse sensors too tight. Try to maintain moderate pressure
while holding onto the hand pulse sensors.
PROBLEM: The recumbent bike makes a squeaking noise when in use.
SOLUTION: The bolts may be loose on the recumbent bike, please inspect the bolts and
tighten the loose bolts.

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WARM UP AND COOL DOWN ROUTINE
Agood exercise program consists of a warm-up, aerobic exercise, and a cool down. Do the
entire program at least two to three times a week, resting for a day between workouts. After
several months you can increase your workouts to four or five times per week.
AEROBIC EXERCISE is any sustained activity that sends oxygen to your muscles via your
heart and lungs. Aerobic exercise improves the fitness of your lungs and heart. Aerobic
fitness is promoted by any activity that uses your large muscles eg: legs, arms and buttocks.
Your heart beats quickly and you breathe deeply. An aerobic exercise should be part of
your entire exercise routine.
The WARM-UP is an important part of any workout. It should begin every session to
prepare your body for more strenuous exercise by heating up and stretching your muscles,
increasing your circulation and pulse rate, and delivering more oxygen to your muscles.
COOL DOWN at the end of your workout, repeat these exercises to reduce soreness in tired
muscles.
HEAD ROLLS
Rotate your head to the right for one count,
feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck,
then rotate your head back for one count,
stretching your chin to the ceiling and letting
your mouth open. Rotate your head to the left
for one count, then drop your head to your chest
for one count.
SHOULDER LIFTS
Lift your right shoulder toward your ear for one
count. Then lift your left shoulder up for one
count as you lower your right shoulder.

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SIDE STRETCHES
Open your arms to the side and lift them until
they are over your head. Reach your right arm
as far toward the ceiling as you can for one
count. Repeat this action with your left arm.
QUADRICEPS STRETCH
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach
behind you and pull your right foot up. Bring
your heel as close to your buttocks as possible.
Hold for 15 counts and repeat with left foot.
INNER THIGH STRETCH
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your
knees pointing outward. Pull your feet as close
to your groin as possible. Gently push your
knees toward the floor. Hold for 15 counts.

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HAMSTRING STRETCHES
Extend your right leg. Rest the sole of
your left foot against your right inner
thigh. Stretch toward your toe as far as
possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax
and then repeat with left leg.
CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH
Lean against a wall with your left leg in front of
the right and your arms forward. Keep your
right leg straight and the left foot on the floor;
then bend the left leg and lean forward by
moving your hips toward the wall. Hold, then
repeat on the other side for 15 counts.
TOE TOUCHES
Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting
your back and shoulders relax as you stretch
toward your toes. Reach as far as you can and
hold for 15 counts.