Life Fitness C9I User Manual

C7i/C9i Exercise Bikes

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Before using the Lifecycle exercise bike, it is essential to read this ENTIRE Operation Manual and ALL Assembly
Instructions. These documents provide instructions for setting up the bike quickly and using it correctly.

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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

? Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
? Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
? Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
? Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

An authorized service representative must perform any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance. 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 Set Up........................................................................................................................7

Where to Place the Lifecycle Bike // How to Stabilize
the Lifecycle® Exercise Bike // How to Adjust the Seat //

How to Adjust the Pedal Straps // Starting Up the Bike Console

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

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

2.2 Display Console Descriptions.....................................................................................10

3. Heart Rate Zone Training® + Exercise........................................................................13

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise?...................................................................13

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring ................................................................................................14

The Polar® Heart Rate Chest Strap (Model C7i only) //
The Lifepulse® Digital Heart Rate Sensors (Model C9i only)

4. The Workouts.............................................................................................................15

4.1 Workout Overviews ....................................................................................................15

4.2 Using the Workouts....................................................................................................16

Selecting and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout // Entering Age //
Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting an Intensity Level //
Selecting a Workout Mode // Switching Workouts “On-the-Fly” //

Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early

4.3 Workout Descriptions.................................................................................................18

Quick Start // Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Random // Manual //
Heart Rate Hill™ Workout // Heart Rate Interval™ Workout //
Extreme Heart Rate Workout™ // Watts // METS // Aerobics Trainer //

Six Pre-set Workouts

5. Internal Settings.........................................................................................................22

5.1 Optional Settings ........................................................................................................22

Entering and using the Optional Settings Feature

6. Service and Technical Data ........................................................................................23

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips......................................................................................23

6.2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule...........................................................................24

6.3 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap...............................................................24

Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely // Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic
Or Extremely High

6.4 How to Obtain Product Service...................................................................................25

7. Specifications.............................................................................................................26

7.1 C7i Lifecycle Exercise Bike Specifications..................................................................26

7.2 C9i Lifecycle Exercise Bike Specifications..................................................................27

© 2000 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, Heart Rate
Zone Training, and Lifepulse are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks,
without the express written consent of Life Fitness is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:

Lifecycle exercise bike Models:

C7i C9i

See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Exercise Bike is an exercise machine that enables users to simulate cycling in an
upright position.

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.

The user must stop exercising immediately if experiencing faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath.
Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour suivre un examen médical complet avant de se

lancer dans un programme d’exercice. Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des antécédents familiaux de
tension élevée ou d’affections cardiaques, les personnes de plus de 45 ans, les fumeurs et les obèses, ainsi que
tous ceux qui ont un taux élevé de cholestérol ou qui n’ont pas fait d’exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

Si, à tout moment pendant l’exercice, l’utilisateur ressent un malaise, un étourdissement ou une douleur, ou s’il se
trouve à court de souffle, il doit immédiatement s’arrêter.

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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

? Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The

Lifecycle 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 when used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
? Never operate a Life Fitness exercise bike if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in

water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.

? Never insert objects into any opening in the Lifecycle exercise bike. If an object should drop inside,

carefully retrieve it. If the item is beyond reach, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

? Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray. Containers with lids are

recommended.

? Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
? Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where

oxygen is being administered. Such substances increase the danger of combustion and explosion.

? Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the Lifecycle exercise bike pedals.
? Keep the area around the Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.
? Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the Lifecycle exercise bike. Use the

handlebar whenever additional stability is required.

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

Do not use the bike in bare feet.

? Do not tip the Lifecycle exercise bike on its side during operation.

CAUTION: 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.

? If faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath is experienced during a workout, stop immediately.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

? Avant d’utiliser ce produit, lire impérativement ce manuel d’utilisation en ENTIER, ainsi que TOUTES les

instructions. Le vélo d’exercice Lifecycle est conçu pour être utilisé uniquement de la manière décrite dans
ce manuel.

? Les instructions de la console doivent toujours être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct.
? Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsque cet appareil est utilisé en présence d’enfants, d’invalides ou

de handicapés, ou par ces personnes.

? Ne jamais faire fonctionner de vélo d’exercice Life Fitness qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou

partiellement immergé dans l’eau. Appeler le service clientèle de Life Fitness pour obtenir de l’assistance.

? Ne jamais insérer d’objets dans un orifice du vélo d’exercice Lifecycle. Tout objet accidentellement tombé à

l’intérieur doit être récupéré. S’il est impossible de l’atteindre, contacter le service clientèle de Life Fitness.

? Ne jamais placer de liquides quelconques directement sur l’appareil, sauf dans le plateau pour

accessoires. Il est conseillé d’utiliser des conteneurs munis de couvercles.

? Ne pas utiliser le vélo d’exercice Lifecycle à l’extérieur, près d’une piscine ou dans des endroits très

humides.

? Cet appareil ne doit pas être utilisé dans des salles où des vaporisateurs aérosols sont employés ou bien

où de l’oxygène est administré. De telles substances augmentent les risques de combustion et d’explosion.

? Maintenir les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l’écart des pédales du vélo d’exercice

Lifecycle.

? Maintenir la zone autour de l’appareil libre de toute obstruction, y compris murs et meubles.
? L’utilisateur doit toujours faire attention et procéder avec précaution lorsqu’il monte ou descend d’un vélo

d’exercice Lifecycle. Utiliser le guidon afin de ne pas perdre l’équilibre.

? Porter des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une très bonne adhérence. Ne

pas utiliser de chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou de crampons. Ne pas utiliser ce vélo pieds nus.

? Ne pas renverser le vélo Lifecycle sur le côté pendant son fonctionnement.

MISE EN GARDE: Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour suivre un examen

médical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d’exercice. Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs
avec des antécédents familiaux de tension élevée ou d’affections cardiaques, les personnes de plus de 45
ans, les fumeurs et les obèses, ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux élevé de cholestérol ou qui n’ont pas
fait d’exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

? Si, à tout moment pendant l’exercice, l’utilisateur ressent un malaise, un étourdissement ou une douleur,

ou s’il se trouve à bout de souffle, il doit s’arrêter immédiatement.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 SETUP

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

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFECYCLE 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 BIKE

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

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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

It is important to adjust the seat to an optimal height for pedaling on the Lifecycle bike. Pedaling with the seat too
low can place excessive strain on the knees and quadriceps muscles. Pedaling with the seat too high can irritate
the feet, ankles, hips, and knees. To determine whether or not the seat requires adjustment, sit on it and place the
balls of the feet on the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at the lowest point of its rotation. It
should be possible to pedal without locking the knees or shifting in the seat.

The bike features a vertical locking pin seat adjustment system, which makes it easy and safe to change the height
of the seat quickly.

To raise the seat, either lift the body so that there is no weight on the seat, or get off the bike. Then, simply pull the
pop-pin on the back of the seat post, pull the seat upward to the desired height, and let it lock into place. Test and
re-adjust the seat height as necessary.

To lower the seat, get off the bike. Hold the seat, and pull the pop-pin on the back of the seat post to unlock the
post from its present position. Let the seat slide down to the desired height, and release the pop-pin, which locks
the post into place. Test and re-adjust the seat height as necessary.

CAUTION: Do not pull the pop-pin while sitting on the seat!

NEED CSA TRANSLATION OF THIS CAUTION NOTE!

The bike’s seat post can be adjusted in half-inch increments within a 13-inch range. A total of 26 height settings are
possible.

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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 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 either end and pull it back, away from the knob, until the strap slides off. Select
a new slot, and pull that slot down over the knob, until the top of the knob pops through the slot. A click indicates
that the strap is locked into place.

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STARTING UP THE BIKE CONSOLE

For the C9i: When a user begins pedaling on the Lifecycle 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 to select a workout or QUICK
START.

For the C7i: Start pedaling, and press the START key. The console display lights up, and the MESSAGE CENTER
flashes a prompt to select a workout or QUICK START.

For both models, if the user does not make a selection in 15 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.

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