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R1 / R3 RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE® EXERCISE BIKES
Owner’s Manual
8975001 REV B-2
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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 interference in a resi- dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio commun
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ® 2. R1 / R3 Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 3.1 Tools & Hardware . . . . . . . .
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product: ® Life Fitness Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike Models: R1 / R3 Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness bike. Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your bike. We hope you achieve the product experience on your bike that you expect, but if you do have any service issues please go to the How to Obtain P
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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions before using the Life Fitness Lifecycle exercise bike. Save these Instructions. WARNING: Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death.If you feel faint stop exercising immediately. DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity. SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be main
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• Use this product in a well-ventilated area. • Use this product on a solid, level surface. • Make sure that all components are fastened securely. • An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts. • Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. • Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not workin
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Console Water Bottle Holder Contact Heart Rate Sensors Pedal Leveler Console Water Bottle Holder / Accessory Tray Contact Heart Rate Sensors Pedal Seat Adjustment Leveler ® 2 R1 / R3 RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE OVERVIEW R1 with Track Console R3 with Track Console 7
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3 ASSEMBLY 3.1 TOOLS & HARDWARE Identify the following components after unpacking your Lifecycle. The tools needed for assembling the product are included. Quantity Item Description R1 R3 1 2 2 50mm Button Head Screw 2 10 10 15mm Button Head Screw 3 5 5 Flat Washer - 18mm O.D. 4 8 4 55mm Phillips Screw 5 8 4 Lock Washer - 12.2mm O.D. 6 0 4 8mm Phillips Screw 7 1 1 40mm Button Head Screw with Locking Compound 8 1 1 Flat Washer - 24mm O.D. 9 1 1 Rubber Bumper Insert 10 1 1 1” Rubber Bumper 11 2 2
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Rubber Bumper 50mm Button Head Screw 15mm Button Head Screw Sleeve Thick Flat Washer -16mm O.D. 60mm Hex Head Bolt 55mm Phillips Screw 12mm Large Head Phillips Screw Nylock Nut 12mm Phillips Screw with 40mm Button Head Screw Flat Washer - Locking Compound with Locking Compound 18mm O.D. 16mm Phillips Screw 100mm Hex Head Bolt 8mm Phillips Screw 8mm Self-Tapping Screw Lock Washer - 12.2mm O.D. Flat Washer -12mm O.D. 12mm Self-Tapping Screw 12mm Small Head Phillips Screw 12mm Phillips Screw 1”
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3.2 PACKAGING Parts: None Remove all packaging and place main components to the side of the box. Break box down in each of the four corners. 3.3 ASSEMBLE THE REAR STABILIZER Parts: Hardware Bag #1 (2, 50mm Button Head Screws) (2, 15mm Button Head Screws) Tools: 5mm Hex Head Wrench Locate and install the two LEVELER FEET (A) to the bottom of the REAR STABI- LIZER (B).With the bends facing rearward, attach the REAR STABILIZER (B) to the BASE UNIT (C) using two 50mm BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (1) from the
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3.5 SEAT ADJUSTMENT AND SEAT BACK PAD Parts: Hardware Bag #3 (1, 40mm Button Head Screw with Locking Compound) (1, 24mm Flat Washer) (1, Rubber Bumper Sleeve) (1, Rubber Bumper 1”) (1, 18mm Flat Washer) (2, 12mm Phillips Screws with Locking Compound) (2, 12mm Phillips Screws) (4, 55mm Phillips Screws) R1 Only (4, 8mm Nylock Nuts) R3 Only (4, 8mm Self-Tapping Phillips Screws) R3 Only (4, 12mm Phillips Screws) R3 Only Tools: 5mm Hex Head Wrench, Phillips Screwdriver, 13mm Socket Wrench Align the g
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R3 Only: Secure the SEAT BACK PAD (Q) to the SEAT BACK SUPPORT (R) using four 8mm NYLOCK NUTS (21) making sure the LOWER ADJUSTMENT STRAP is located behind the SUPPORT TUBES. Be careful not to allow the LOWER ADJUSTMENT STRAP to be caught between the SEAT BACK SUPPORT and the SEAT MOUNTING BRACK- ET. Tighten the NUTS securely. Tighten the LOWER ADJUSTMENT STRAP (OO) as shown. Assemble the two SEAT BACK COVER HALVES (PP) together using four 8mm SELF-TAPPING PHILLIPS SCREWS (22). Do not overtighte
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3.6 MONOCOLUMN, WIRING AND COVER Parts: Hardware Bag #4 (2, 100mm Hex Head Bolts) (5, Thick Flat Washers - 16mm O.D.) (2, 60mm Hex Head Bolts) (4, 12mm Phillips Screws) (4, Flat Washers - 12mm O.D.) (4, 15mm Button Head Screws) Tools: 13mm Socket Wrench, 5mm Hex Head Wrench, Phillips Screwdriver Locate the MONOCOLUMN (S). Slide the MONOCOLUMN COVER (T) onto the MONOCOLUMN as shown. Slide the MONOCOLUMN COVER up to the FRONT HANDLEBAR POSTS (U). Note: A zip-tie has been included to keep the MONOC
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3.7 ATTACH DISPLAY CONSOLE Parts: Hardware Bag #5 (4, 12mm Phillips Screws) Tools: Phillips Screwdriver Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE (DD) from its shipping carton. Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE above the DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET (EE). Connect the CONSOLE WIRE 15-pin connector (FF), HEART RATE WIRE 4-pin connector (GG), SUPPLEMENTAL POWER WIRE 2-pin connector (OO), and GROUND WIRE single spade (HH) (Green) to the corresponding CONNECTORS located on the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE. Secure the DISPLAY
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3.8 PEDALS Tools: 15mm Open End Wrench Locate the RIGHT PEDAL (JJ) (marked with an "R") and PEDAL STRAP (KK) (marked with an "R"). With the side of the PEDAL STRAP marked with an “R” fac- ing upward, slide the slotted end of the PEDAL STRAP through the left slot in the PEDAL. Fasten one of the slots onto the tab located under the left slot of the PEDAL. Bend the PEDAL STRAP upward and slide the remaining end of the PEDAL STRAP through the right slot in the PEDAL and into the strap adjustment cli
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4 INITIAL SETUP Read the entire User Manual before setting up the Lifecycle exercise bike. WHERE TO PLACE THE EXERCISE BIKE Following all safety instructions in Section 1 move the bike to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of 4 feet (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 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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5 MAIN FEATURES 5.1 ACCESSORIES Two accessory trays (A) are mounted to the right of the seat on the R3 to provide storage for items such as water bot- tles, personal stereos, and cell phones. A Water Bottle Holder (B) is located on the monocolumn of the R1. Additionally, an integrated Reading Rack (C) for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the console. 5.2 CONTACT HEART RATE The hand pulse sensors (D) are a built-in heart rate monitoring system on the stationary handlebar. D
