Life Span R3 User manual

R3 & C3 Exercise Bikes
Owners Manual
Version 1.3

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Welcome to LifeSpan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Limited Home Use Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setup and Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Console Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LifeSpan exercise bike.
To ensure safe and trouble free operation, we suggest that you read
this Owners Manual and follow its recommendations.

We all know that exercise is a key component to achieving the level of Health and Wellness that all
of us desire. Regular activity prevents the development of numerous diseases, helps to reduce
stress, leads to an improved self image, weight loss and increased energy levels.
We also know that in our modern society of fast food, automation and convenience, as a society
we are becoming increasingly sedentary and overweight. At LifeSpan we are working to promote
regular activity. Whether this activity is through physical education in our school systems, sports,
outdoor recreation, or exercising indoors, we believe that increased activity will greatly improve the
health of the average individual in our society.
We designed the LifeSpan product line specifically for people who want to make exercise a part of
their lifestyle. To do this we know that you need a product that is easy to use, comfortable and
built to last.
Easy to Use - means an intuitive easy to read display console, simple adjustments to obtain
proper positioning for each workout, and convenient locations for resistance adjustments, water
bottle holders and storage trays.
Comfortable - includes oversized seats with thick cushioning and built in lumbar support, counter
balanced pedals with a large surface area so they are easy on the feet, and ergonomically correct
positioning that’s easy on the knees, hips and back.
Durability - at the center of any stationary exercise cycle is the drive system - the flywheel, pulleys,
belt, cranks and pedals. The quality and durability of the drive system is only as good as the
weakest component in this system.
The drive system on the C3 and R3 starts with a flywheel that is a full 11” in diameter,
weighs approximately 24 pounds, and places the conductive ring on the outer circumference
of the flywheel. These factors are all critical to obtain a smooth pedal stroke even with high
levels of resistance. The flywheel is complimented by a 7 rib poly V belt, belt tension pulley
that can be adjusted from the outside of the bike, sealed bearings, 3 piece crank set and
counterbalanced pedals. All of these components together ensure a smooth and durable
drive system.
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You can be assured that there is no better value on the market when it comes to Ease of Use,
Comfort and Durability.
Before assembly and operation, please read this Owners Manual. It includes basic information on
starting an exercise program, and safety tips that will assist you in reaching your goals for a
healthy lifestyle.
To keep your stationary cycle in optimal condition, please pay attention to the Operations section of
this manual and remember that some kinds of service should only be performed by a qualified
service technician. If service is required, please contact your authorized LifeSpan Retailer. If a
question or problem arises that cannot be answered by your retailer, contact us:
PCE Health and Fitness
PO Box 981316
Park City, Utah 84098 –1316
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.pcefitness.com
Neither PCE Health and Fitness nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damage
or injury incurred as a result of information presented in the manual except under the terms of
the product warranty.
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console
metric/english switch
power outlet
transport wheels
levelers
oversized seat with lumbar support
fore and aft adjustment
Console: LCD Readout Display, Program Matrix, Spring Loaded Magazine Holder
and Multi-Position Display adjustment.
Readout: Time, Distance, Speed, RPMS, Watts, Calories, Program Level and Heart Rate.
Heart Rate: Contact Grip Pulse and Integrated Chest Strap Receiver.
Dimensions: R3: 68 L * 27 W * 45 H
C3: 43 H * 23 W * 57 H
Product Weight: R3: 133 pounds
C3: 101 pounds
Flywheel Size: 11” Diameter/24 lbs. Balanced
Resistance: Circumference ECB Permanent Magnets with Automatic Resistance
Control.
Tension Control: Automatic with 16 levels of resistance
Belt: 7 Rib Poly V
Pedals: Self-Balancing with Easy Adjust Straps.
Power Supply Adapter: Output - 9Volt DC, 7.5W, 1.5A
Frame: Heavy Gauge Steel
Seat: R3: Spine smart design with Integrated Lumbar Support and
Multi-Position Seat Assembly.
C3: Oversized Seat with level adjustment.
Maximum User Weight: 350 LBS
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The LifeSpan R3 and C3 come with the following limited warranty, which applies only to the use of
these cycles in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes:
• Frame: Lifetime
• Parts: 3 years
• Labor: 1 year
PCE Health and Fitness warrants that the equipment it manufactures is free from defects in mate-
rial and workmanship under normal use and service. The periods above are based on the date of
purchase. During these periods, PCE Health and Fitness will repair or replace any
defective part. Free labor is included for the first year.
If within the time frames specified above, any part of the LifeSpan exercise cycle fails to operate
properly contact your authorized LifeSpan retailer to report the problem. Required labor shall be
supplied by the authorized retailer that sold your product and the product must be located
within that retailer’s service area. If you are unable to reach the dealer that you purchased the
product from, contact PCE Health and Fitness at our web site, www.pcefitness.com or at (801)
973-9993.
PCE Health and Fitness reserves the right to make changes and improvements in our products
without incurring any obligations to similarly alter any product purchased. In order to insure our
product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your cycle, only authorized
parts can be used. The warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by PCE Health and
Fitness are used.
Exclusions and Limitations
• This warranty does not apply to any defects caused by negligence, misuse, improper
assembly or maintenance, accident, or an "act of god".
• This warranty does not apply to discoloration of paint or plastics
• PCE Health and Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages.
• This warranty is nontransferable from the original owner.
Registration
You must register your LifeSpan product before a warranty claim can be processed.
To complete your registration card online, go to www.pcefitness.com and fill out
the registration card online or fill out the warranty card provided with your cycle
and mail it today. Registration Cards must be completed and sent to PCE Fitness
within 30 days of purchase to activate the Product Warranty on your LifeSpan equipment.
Product Warranties are not valid unless properly completed and sent to PCE Fitness
within this 30 day period.
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When using equipment, basic precautions should always be followed, including:
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Never operate your Stationary Cycle if it has been damaged or even partially submersed in water.
• Do not use outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
• Keep the stationary cycle on a solid, level surface.
• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owners Manual.
• Do not use attachments that are not recommended by PCE Health and Fitness.
• Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles.
Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes.
• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
Children and Pets
• Keep children off your stationary cycle at all times.
• When in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.
Other Safety Tips
• Always consult a physician before beginning this or any exercise program.
• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising
immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
Note: Read ALL instructions before using your LifeSpan stationary cycle.
Save These Instructions
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Cardiovascular endurance is the most important component of physical fitness. There are two
types of cardiovascular endurance, these are interval training and steady state training.
Interval training varies the amount of effort required to workout. The LifeSpan C3 and R3
come with several programs that automatically change the pedaling resistance during the
course of the workout. These include the Interval, Weight Loss and Mountain Programs.
Steady state training keeps the resistance the same during the course of the workout. This
includes the Manual Program and the Heart Rate Control programs. Using the Target Heart
Rate program you can pre-select your desired Heart Rate during the Program set-up process.
Regardless of your personal fitness goals and the program that you pursue, warming
up and cooling down before and after you workout will help reduce the risk of injury and
improve the effectiveness of your workout.
Warming up is important to bring your body from its normal level of activity to a state where it
is ready to exercise by increasing the flow of blood to the muscle to raise the muscle
temperature. This will increase the muscle elasticity and protect the joints. The warm up
period also helps to mentally prepare you for your workout.
Warm-ups should be done at a low intensity level and last for at least five minutes.
Cooling down after your workout is required to gradually bring your cardiovascular system
down to its normal level.
Follow your workout with at least 10 minutes of stretching. Focus on the major muscle
groups of the lower extremity. When stretching, stretch the muscle until you feel gentle ten-
sion, hold it and wait for the tension to relax while the muscle elongates, stretch the mus-
cle again until you feel gentle tension.
Do not bounce when you stretch, bouncing is not an effective approach to stretching and can
lead to injury.
The three components of a successful cardiovascular exercise program are:
• Frequency
• Intensity
• Time
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In terms of frequency, you should try and exercise at least three times per week.
The intensity of each workout refers to how hard you feel your working and can be measured
by your heart rate. Depending on your fitness goals, exercise between 55% and 90% of your
maximum heart rate. A simple way of estimating your maximum heart rate is by subtracting
your age from 220. As a general rule of thumb, if your fitness objective is to Lose Weight, you
will want to keep your heart rate between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. If your
objective is improved aerobic performance keep your heart rate between 75% and 85% of
your maximum heart rate.
To achieve benefits from your workout, your workout time should be at least 20 minutes per
session. If you are trying to lose weight focus on longer (more than 30 minutes) less intense
workouts, to improve your aerobic performance focus on shorter more intense workouts.
As a rule of thumb when your exercising, if your having trouble completing a sentence, you are
working too hard. When exercising, you should be able to speak freely without gasping for air.
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60%
75%
85%
100%
Increased Performance Range
Aerobic Training Range
Weight Loss Training Range
Low Intensity
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139
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135
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108
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175
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149
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131
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105
105
170
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99
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136
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120
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96
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155
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93
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