Life Span R5i User manual

R5i Recumbent Bike Interactive Trainer
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on Purchasing Your LifeSpan R5i Recumbent Bike!
At LifeSpan we take pride in the quality, safety, and reliability of our products
as well as the professionalism of our sales support and customer service teams.
Making it our number one priority that you have an exceptional experience using
our products.
In support of this quality focus we pre-assemble parts on the manufacturing line
whenever possible to reduce the number of steps and complexity of customer
assembly, independently certify our products to comply with UL and EN957 Safety
Standards, and use state of the art production processes and quality components.
Then we back LifeSpan products with excellent warranties and a responsive
customer service department making it simple and easy to get assistance should
the need arise.
This attention to quality, our high standard for customer service and focus on
innovation has earned LifeSpan numerous awards and consistent praise from
independent review groups, industry authorities and you the consumer.
Thanks for choosing LifeSpan.
Please thoroughly read this manual before you assemble or operate your recumbent bike.
Neither LifeSpan nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damages or injury incurred as a
result of information presented in this manual except under the terms of the product warranty.
Welcome

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Contents
Welcome
Safety First
Safety First
About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Specications
Unique Features
Console Overview
Starting an Exercise Program
Heart Rate Monitoring
Programs
Warranty
Assembling Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Exploded View & Hardware
Assembly Instructions
Console Basics
Console Buttons / Date & Time
Display Console Window
Quickstart
Using Programs
Manual Mode
Custom User
My Zone Heart Rate Control Programs
Maintenance and Tips
Engineering Mode
Troubleshooting
General Maintenance
Moving
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When using exercise equipment, basic precautions should always be followed,
including:
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening. If an object falls into an
opening, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Remove the object or
call customer service at 877.654.3837 option 4.
• Never operate this recumbent bike if it has been damaged or partially
submersed in water.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the recumbent bike from
the wall outlet when not in use, before performing any maintenance, or
before moving the recumbent bike.
• Do not use outdoors or in areas of high humidity or extreme temperature
changes.
• Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top
of the cord, this may pinch or damage the cord causing re damage or
personal injury.
• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s
Manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by LifeSpan.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts
• Keep your recumbent bike on a solid, level surface. Do not operate
recumbent bike on deeply padded, plush or shag carpeting. Damage to
carpeting may occur.
Children and Pets
• When in use children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet (3m) away.
• This recumbent bike can be used by children ages 12 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Keep children away from the recumbent bike. There are areas that can
cause harm and injury.
Safety First

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Safety Tips While in Use
• Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program.
• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of
breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before
continuing. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that might catch on any
part of the recumbent bike.
• Wear shoes with high traction rubber soles. Do not wear shoes with
heals, leather soles, cleats or spikes.
• Heart Rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Various factors,
including the user’s movement may aect the accuracy of the heart
rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in
determining heart rate trend.
• Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint
stop exercising immediately.
Safety First
NOTE: Read all instructions and save for future reference.

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Specications
Mechanical and Performance
Seat Molded with chair style armrest
Seat Adjustment 14 innite positions
Seat Back Breathable
Seat Back Adjustment Adjustable Angle
Resistance System Magnetic - Eddy Current
Pedals Self balancing
Flywheel Weight 18 lbs (8.1 kg)
Max. User Weight 400 lbs (181.4 kg)
Dimensions 73” x 28”x 46” (185.4 cm x 71.1cm x 116.8 cm)
Transport Wheels Front Mounted
Self-Generating No Power Required
Console Features
Readouts Program Name, Date and Time, Workout Time,
Calories, RPM, Distance, Heart Rate, Speed,
Resistance Level (Load), Watts
Programs Manual, Preset (17), User Set-up (2), Heart Rate
Control (2)
Display Multi-Color LCD
Heart Rate Grip Pulse and Receiver (chest strap is not
included)
Program Matrix 16 Row by 20 Columns
Program Buttons 5 Program Group Buttons for Heart Rate Control,
Healthy Living, Sports Training, Weight Loss and
User Set-up Programs
Levels of Resistance 16 Levels
About Your R5i Recumbent Bike

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About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Readout Display
Preset Programs
Media Holder
Start/QuickStart Button
Console Overview
ENTER
Resistance
START/Pause
Hold to RESET
CAUTION: Always consult a phsician before starting
a tness program. If you feel faint, dizzy or experience
chest pains, stop your workout and consult a physician.
Quick
Change
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Program Group
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ENTER
Resistance
START/Pause
Hold to RESET
CAUTION: Always consult a phsician before starting
a tness program. If you feel faint, dizzy or experience
chest pains, stop your workout and consult a physician.
Quick
Change
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Program Group
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About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Quick Change
Resistance Buttons
Resistance Buttons

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About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Starting an Exercise Program
Starting an exercise program can sound like a daunting task, but just
remember that your main goal is to boost your health by meeting the basic
physical activity recommendations.
Before you begin an exercise program, or substantially increase your level of
activity, be sure to consult your primary care physician. In preparation for a
visit you may also want to take the PAR-Q Assessment. The Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) will help you determine your suitability for
beginning an exercise program and prepare you for discussing your physical
activity program with your physician.
1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition or that you
should participate in physical activity only as recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel pain in your chest during physical activity?
3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing
physical activity?
4. Do you lose you balance because of dizziness?
5. Do you ever lose consciousness?
6. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a
change in your physical activity?
7. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or a heart
condition?
8. Do you know of any reason you should not participate in physical activity?
If you answered yes to one or more of the questions, if you are over 40 years
of age and have been inactive or if you are concerned about your health,
consult a physician before beginning an exercise program or substantially
increasing your physical activity. If you answered no to each question then it’s
likely you can begin an exercise program.

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About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Heart Rate Monitoring
Seeing your heart rate
while exercising will
help you understand the
intensity of your exercise
and corresponding heart
rate training zone, and
predict health benets
found through repeated
bouts of exercise. Refer to
the information below to
understand your heart rate
training zones:
Zone 5 — Performance Redline Zone: 90% - 100% of your Max HR
The performance zone involves extreme eort, requiring the heart to beat
at or near maximum capacity. Training bouts include intense incline or
sprinting, beneting speed, power, and anaerobic performance competency.
Zone 4 — Threshold Zone: 80% - 90% of your Max HR
The threshold zone involves intense jogging or sub-maximal sprinting,
typically unsustainable for long periods of time. Benets include highly-
elevated calorie burn, speed and power performance enhancement,
improved lactate removal capabilities, and enriched heart health.
Zone 3 — Aerobic Zone: 70% - 80% of your Max HR
The aerobic zone is ideal for cardiovascular training. Workouts in this zone
are more intense, involving moderate jogging. Long-term benets are
improved heart health and cardiovascular performance, reductions in blood
pressure and cholesterol, and increased calorie burn.
Zone 2 — Temperate Zone: 60% - 70% of your Max HR
The temperate zone consists of moderate-intensity exercise, typically as fast
walking to slow jogging. Speaking is more dicult and breathing is elevated.
Benets are similar to those of the healthy heart rate zone, though caloric
expenditure is higher.
Zone 1 — Healthy Heart Zone: 50% - 60% of your Max HR
The healthy heart zone involves safe, low-intensity activity, like medium-
to-brisk walking. Full conversations can be held, despite a gentle increase
in respiration. Benets include reduced risk of heart and vascular disease,
moderated blood pressure and cholesterol, and improved insulin sensitivity.