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C3 / R3 LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKES
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USER MANUAL
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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user 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. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in
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This User Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness upright exercise bike: C3 5 Life Fitness recumbent exercise bike: R3 5 See Section 8, titled Specifications in this manual for product-specific features. Statement of Purpose: The 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 equipment. The manufacturer STRONGLY rec
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 5.1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regu- larly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details. • Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user manual and ALL instructions. The exercise bike is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual. • Always follow the console instructions for proper operation. • Close supervision is necessary wh
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• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. • To ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or recommended by the manufacturer. • Use this product in a well-ventillated area. • Use this product on a solid, level surface. • Make sure that all components are fastened securely. These include the seat post, saddle, handlebars, and pedals. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 7
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1.2 SETUP Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike. WHERE TO PLACE THE 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 four feet, or 120 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side. HOW TO STABILIZE THE EXERCISE BIKE After placing the bike in position, check the unit's stability
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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT TO ENSURE CORRECT BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING Proper seat positioning minimizes unecessary leg muscle fatigue. To determine whether or not the seat requires adjust- ment, sit on it and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at the furthest point in its rotation, relative to the body. The user should be able to pedal without locking the knees or shifting in the seat. Adjusting the seat on the C3 upright bike: The bike post f
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Adjusting the seat on the R3 recumbent bike: Lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right side of the 5 seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engage- ment. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place. Check the seat distance again and readjust it if necessary. NOTE: If the seat carriage rocks excessively, use a wrench to loosen the jam nut (A) on either side of the seat ca
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HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS The bike pedal safety 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, the user should test and adjust the tightness of the straps. The straps can be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe sizes. Each strap is held in place by a spring-loaded clip that is connected to the outer edge of each pedal. T
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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the exercise bike allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console the user can track fitness improvement from one work- out to the next. 2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions of the keys and display windows on the exercise bike console are listed and described in this section. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for de
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A QUICK START: Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately, without having to select a workout. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired. B MY WORKOUTS: Press this key to select a MY WORKOUTS user preset workout. C WORKOUT PROFILES: Press this key to select one of the following workouts during a workout setup: • MANUAL • SPEED TRAINER • HEART RATE HILL • RANDOM • FAT BURN • HEART RATE INTERVAL • HILL • CARDIO • EXTR
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H WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The higher the column, the greater the intensity. During a HEART SYNC workout, the bike requires the use of handpulse sensors or a wirelessheart rate chest strap to detect a heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "NEED HEART RATE - GRASP SENSORS OR CHECK TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console do
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2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY AND READING RACK The accessory tray (A), which is mounted below the base of the console, provides storage trays with space for items such as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones. Additionally, an integrated reading (B) rack for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the console. Upright Model C3 Recumbent Model R3 5 5 A B B A 15
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TM 3 HEART SYNC EXERCISE PROGRAMS 3.1 WHY HEART SYNC WORKOUTS? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Heart Sync approach to exercise. Heart Sync workouts identify an exerciser's ideal heart rate range for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The values within the range depend on the workout. NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recom
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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEM The hand pulse sensors (A) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the exercise bike. During a workout, grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the heart rate after 10 to 15 seconds. Upright Model C3 Recumbent Model R3 5 5 NOTE: Excessively squeezing the hand pulse sensors will not improve the heart rate reading. 17
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THE WIRELESS HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The exercise bike is equipped with wireless, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the exercise bike console. These electrodes are attached to a wireless heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is included with the exercise bike. See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on the un
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4 THE WORKOUTS 4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the exercise bike’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically. HILL is an interval-training workout combining “hills” and “valleys” of di
