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Before using the Lifecycle
ALL Assembly Instructions. These documents provide instructions for setting up the bike quickly and using it
correctly.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

Recumbent Exercise Bike, it is essential to read this ENTIRE Operation Manual and

NOTE:

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:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

• 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

How to Stabilize the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike // How to Adjust the Seat //
How to Adjust the Footstraps

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

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

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

2.3 The Accessory Tray (standard on the R9i, optional on the R7i)................................12

3. Heart Rate Zone Training

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

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

The Lifepulse
The Polar

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Digital Heart Rate Sensors (R9i only) //

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Heart Rate Chest Strap

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

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

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

To Begin Any Workout // 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 Ear ly

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

Quick Start // Hill // Random // Manual // Sport Training // EZ Resistance //
Fat Burn // Cardio // Heart Rate Hill
Extreme Heart Rate

Aerobics Trainer (R9i only) // Six Pre-set Workouts (R9i only)

4.4 My Workouts...................................................................................................................24

Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts // Editing Settings for Workouts
Saved Under My Workouts

5. Internal Settings..............................................................................................................25

5.1 Optional Settings ............................................................................................................25

Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature

6. Service and Technical Data............................................................................................26

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips.........................................................................................26

6.2 Preventative Maintenanc e Schedu le..............................................................................27

6.3 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap .................................................................27

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

6.4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse sensors...........................................................................27

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service ......................................................................................28

7. Specifications..................................................................................................................29

7.1 R9i Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications..................................................29

7.2 R7i Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications..................................................30

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+ Exercise ...........................................................................13

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Workout // Watts (R9i only) // METS (R9i only) //

Workout // Heart Rate Interval™ Workout //

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2002 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. Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate
Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar
Electro, Inc. 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:

Lifecycle Recumbent Exerc ise B ike Models:

R9i R7i

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

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

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. 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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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions.

The Lifecycle Recumbent 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.

• If a Lifecycle Recumbent 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.

• Never insert objects into any opening in the Lifecycle Recumbent 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 Recumbent Exercise Bike outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high

humidity.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the Lifecycle Exercise Recumbent Bike pedals.

• Keep the area around the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike clear of any obstructions, including walls and

furniture.

• Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the Lifecycle Recumbent 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 Recumbent 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, lir e 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 touj our s être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsque cet appareil est utilisé en présence d’enfants, d’inval ides 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.

• 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 lors qu ’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 pendan t l’exercice, l’utilisateur ress ent un malaise, un étourdissement ou une doul eur,

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

HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE

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 (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.

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RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE

A

B

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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and the Lifecycle Recumbent
Exercise 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.

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.

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HOW TO ADJUST THE FOOTSTRAPS

The pedals on the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike have footstraps with slits on
both the inside and the outside of each strap. To adjust the width of the straps, gras p
the outside of the strap and pull down and away from the knob. Once the slotted end
is removed, choose a comfortable width for riding, reinsert the knob through the slot
and pull the strap up. The strap will click when it locks in place.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the pedal footstraps while pedaling the
bike. Doing so may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.

MISE EN GARDE : Ne pas essayer d’ajuster les cale-pieds pendant le
pédalage. Cela pourrait nuire à l’exercice ou entraîner des blessures.

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