Life Fitness 95RI User Manual

95Ri Recumbent Exercise Bike

operation manual

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this

ENTIRE operation 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.

Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation

dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.

Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment

l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ­ment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Class S (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the

product warranty.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce matériel peut

annuler la garantie du produit.

Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized ser­vice representative. There are no user-serviceable parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Where to Place the Lifecycle

®

Recumbent Exercise Bike // How to Stabilize the
Lifecycle Recumbent Bike // How to Adjust the Seat // How to Adjust the Pedal
Straps // Starting Up the Bike Console // Using the Power Assist Option //
Fitness and Entertainment Networking

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.1 The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.3 The Accessory Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3. Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

The Lifepulse

TM

Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System //

The Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To Begin Any Workout // Selecting Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Workout Setup Steps (chart) // Entering Age //
Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level //
Selecting a Goal Type // Selecting a Workout Mode // Switching Workouts
“On-the-Fly” // Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Quick Start // Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Random // Manual // Heart Rate Hill

TM

Workout //
Heart Rate IntervalTMWorkout // Extreme Heart RateTMWorkout // Watts // METs //
Aerobics Trainer // Personal Trainer Workout // Six Pre-Set Workouts // Fit Test //
Military Fitness Test (when enabled)

5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

5.1 Entering and Using The Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

5.2 About Personal Trainer Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

To Create a Personal Trainer Workout

6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

6.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

6.2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

6.3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely //
Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High

6.4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

6.5 Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

6.6 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

7.1 95Ri Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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2003 Life Fitness®, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Life Cycle, and Zone Training
are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Training+, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart
Rate, and Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.
Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings. FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the
Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corre­sponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:

Life Fitness Lifecycle®recumbent exercise bike:

95Ri

See Section 7, titled Specifications, in this manual

for product-specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Lifecycle recumbent exercise bike is a machine that
simulates the movementsof riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance.

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equip-

ment. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical
exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family histo­ry of high blood pressure or heart disease; or is over the age of 45; or smokes, has high
cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. Life Fitness also
recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product.

If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or short­ness of breath, he or she must stop immediately.

Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive

de l'équipement. Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir
un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout
particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de trou­bles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou
n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an. Life Fitness recommande également
de consulter un professionnel du conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utilis­er correctement ce produit.

Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des
douleurs ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit s'arrêter immédiatement.

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1GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT

SAFETY I

NSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is
examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section
for details.

• Use the Life Fitness Lifecycle recumbent bike only as directed in this manual.

• If a Lifecycle exercise bike does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged,

or even partially immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for
assistance.

• Do not allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment during a

workout.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

• Supervise closely any children or disabled persons using the Lifecycle exercise bike.

• Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high

humidity.

• Never insert objects into any opening of the Lifecycle exercise bike. If an object should drop

inside, carefully retrieve it while the unit is not in use. If the object cannot be reached, con­tact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

• Never place containers filled with liquids directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray

water bottle holder. Containers should be covered with lids.

• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles,

cleats, or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.

• Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike with bare feet.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.

• Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit; and do not tip the unit on its side during

operation.

• Keep the area around the Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions, including walls

and furniture. Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit.

• Use caution when stepping on or off of the Lifecycle exercise bike.

• Never face backward while using the Lifecycle exercise bike.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1POINT DE DÉPART

1.1 C

ONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspecté

régulièrement afin de s'assurer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la
section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations.

• Si un vélo d'exercice Life Cycle ne fonctionne pas correctement après avoir subi une chute,
des dommages ou une immersion même partielle dans l'eau, contactez le service d'assis­tance clientèle de Life Fitness.

• Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes
invalides ou handicapées.

• N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans endroits très humides.

• Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'aération seraient blo­quées. Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.

• N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans,
coupez l'alimentation électrique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec pré­caution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.

• Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous disposez
d'un support ou d'un plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des conteneurs
munis d'un couvercle.

• Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de
chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne
s'est incrusté dans les semelles.

• Maintenez les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des pièces en mouvement.

• N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.

• Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le côté tandis qu'il fonctionne.

• Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs
et de meubles. Veillez à laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Lifecycle exercise bike.

• Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage de la machine. Utilisez la barre
fixe pour renforcer votre stabilité. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.

• N'utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l'arrière.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 SETUP

Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle recumbent bike.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFECYCLE®RECUMBENT 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 8 to 12
inches, or 21 to 30 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side. Allow
a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the front or rear of the bike to any other object or surface.

HOW TO

STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE R

ECUMBENT BIKE

After placing the bike in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it from side to
side. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not
resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut (A) with an open-end 9/16-inch wrench, and
rotate the stabilizing foot (B) to lower it. Verify that the bike is stable, and repeat the adjustment
as necessary until the unit no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut
against the stabilizer bar.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and the
Lifecycle recumbent bike is no exception. If the seat is too close, excessive strain will be placed
on the knees and quadriceps muscles; if the seat is too far, the resulting reaching action will irri­tate the feet, ankles, hips and knees.

Sit on the seat and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. An optimum position will allow
movement through the bottom of the stroke without locking the knees or shifting in the seat. The
knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension.

If the seat needs to be adjusted, lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right, front
side of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release
the pin to complete engagement. Gently slide the seat forward and backward a small distance to
ensure it is locked into place. Check the seat distance again and re-adjust it if necessary.

B

A

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while pedaling the bike. Doing so, or failing
to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.

MISE EN GARDE : Ne pas essayer d'ajuster la selle pendant le pédalage. Tout
ajustage en cours de fonctionnement ou toute insertion incomplète de la goupille de la
selle pourrait nuire à l'exercice ou entraîner des blessures.

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS

The bike pedal 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, a user should test and adjust the tightness of the straps.

The safety straps on the foot pedals of the Lifecycle recumbent bike can be adjusted to fit a vari­ety of shoe sizes. The straps are held in place by two knobs that extend from either side of each
pedal. The “inner” knob extends sideways, that is, toward the bike. The “outer” knob extends
downward. The ends of each strap are perforated with slots that fit tightly over the knobs. The
“inner” end of each strap is perforated with two slots, and the “outer” segment of the strap is
perforated with a row of slots.

To tighten or loosen a strap, grasp the outer end, and pull it
back, away from the knob, until the strap slides off. Pull the
strap out through the outer loop on the pedal. Rest the foot on
the pedal, and wrap the strap over the foot to determine the
desired length. Thread the strap through the outer loop on the
pedal, tuck it under the pedal, select the appropriate slot, and
pull that slot down over the knob, until the top of the knob pops
through the slot. Aclick indicates that the strap is locked into
place.

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STARTING UP THE BIKE CONSOLE

When a user begins pedaling on the Lifecycle recumbent bike, the unit’s Auto-Start feature
powers up the console, causing the console display to light up and the MESSAGE CENTER to
flash a prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START.” If the user does not make a
selection in 20 seconds, the console automatically starts a MANUAL workout. For information on
setting up a workout, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. If the user stops pedaling for more
than 15 seconds, the console shuts down.

Alternately, the user may begin pedaling at a predetermined rate and press the START key to
power up the console.

USING THE

POWER ASSIST OPTION

The Lifecycle recumbent bike’s optional Power Assist feature makes it possible for the console to
be powered by an external electrical source, eliminating the need to pedal at a minimum speed
to supply constant power to the console. With this option, users who wish to ride the bike for
rehabilitative exercise may pedal at a rate below the minimum without losing console power.

Enabling the Power Assist option requires an optional kit. To order the kit, contact Life Fitness
Customer Service. See section 6.5, titled How to Obtain Product Service, for more information.

The power connector is located in front of the rear stabilizer bar, in the shroud opening, on the
underside of the bike.

FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING

Two interchangeable network ports allow the Lifecycle recumbent bike to be connected to a fit­ness entertainment system and/or a network, such as FitLinxx®interactive fitness network.

• Fitness network: The network connection enables the console to upload user workout
statistics to a fitness network database or to download remotely stored information, such
a pre-set workout program. See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for information
on logging onto a network.

• Entertainment: The network connection enables the console to power a third-party
receiver for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater

®

entertainment system or the

BroadcastVision

TM

entertainment system.

These ports are located on the back of the bike console and are enclosed by a removable cover.
Any use of the ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty.

2THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 D

ISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console on the Lifecycle recumbent 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 workout to the next.

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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the Lifecycle
recumbent bike console. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on using
the console to set up workouts.

A START: Press this key to activate the console for programming a new workout. The activated

console lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START. If no key is
pressed for 15 seconds, the console shuts down again.

NOTE: The bike’s AutoStart feature also activates the console when the user steps on
the pedals. See the topic titled Starting Up the Bike Console, which appears in Section 1.

B ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when

prompted by console display messages.

C NUMERIC keypad: Use these keys to enter values, such as length of workout, weight, age,

target heart rate, and intensity level. While a workout is in progress, numeric keys can be
used to set new intensity levels or change the target heart rate in a FAT BURN, CARDIO,
HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workout. The
ARROW keys have a similar function, except that they change workout parameters by single
increments.

D ARROW keys: Apair of UP and DOWN arrows is located on either side of the TIME/LEVEL

WINDOW. Use either set of arrows, when setting up a workout, to change workout parame­ters displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and
intensity level. During a workout, pressing the arrows on the LEVEL side of display changes
intensity levels. Pressing the arrows on the TIME side lengthens or decreases the workout
duration.

E QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to

select a workout program. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW keys or the
NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.

F CLEAR: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data, such as

weight or age, before pressing the ENTER key. Pressing CLEAR during a workout stops it
immediately, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a summary of the workout,
including total time elapsed, total distance traveled, and total calories burned. Pressing
CLEAR a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new
workout setup.

G FAT BURN: Press this key to select the FAT BURN program, which is a low-intensity work-

out for burning fat.

H CARDIO: Press this key to select the CARDIO program, which is a higher intensity workout

for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning.

I RANDOM: Press this key to select the RANDOM program, which is a workout of constantly

changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression.

J MANUAL: Press this key to select the MANUAL program, in which the intensity level

remains the same unless it is manually changed.