Life Fitness R7i, R9i User Manual

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Congratulations...

and welcome to the world of Life Fitness

and the Life Fitness R9i & R7i

Recumbent Exercise Bikes.

The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step assembly
procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of the Recumbent Exercise
Bikes as quick and easy as possible.

Please take special note of the following important points prior to choosing a
location and beginning assembly of the Recumbent Exercise Bikes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

⇒ DO NOT locate the Recumbent Exercise Bike outdoor s, near swimming pools, or in areas of high

humidity.

⇒ DO NOT operate your Recumbent Exercise Bike if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially

immersed in water. Contact Lif e Fitness Customer Support Services at the number in the Operation
Manual.

⇒ DO NOT locate the Recumbent Exercise Bike any closer t han 30 inches ( 76 cm) to a television set.
⇒ DO NOT locate additional Recumbent Exercise Bike any closer t han a m inim um of 42 inches (107

cm) from center to center to avoid interference (cross talk) betw een Hear t Rate monitors.

⇒ DO keep the area around your Recumbent Exercise Bike clear of any obstructions, including walls

and furniture.

⇒ DO verify the contents of the delivery car t on against the accompanying Parts Listing prior to setting

the cartons and shipping material aside. If any part s ar e m issing, cont act Life Fitness Customer
Support Services at the number listed in the O peration Manual. Save the shipping cartons in case of
return.

⇒ DO read the entire Operation Manual prior t o attempting to operate this machine as this is essent ial

for proper use.

⇒ NE PAS placer le vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle à l’extérieur, près d’une piscine ou dans un

endroit très humide.

⇒ NE PAS faire fonctionner le vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle s’il est tombé, s’il a été endommagé ou

s’il a été partiellement plongé dans l’eau. Téléphoner au service après-vente de Life Fitness dont le
numéro figure sur la couverture arrière du guide d’installation.

⇒ NE PAS placer le vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle à moins de 76 cm (30 po) d’un poste de

télévision.

⇒ MAINTENIR la zone autour du vélo d’exercice allongé Lifecycle libre de toute obstruction, y compris

murs et meubles.

⇒ VÉRIFIER si l’emballage contient toutes les pièces de la liste jointe avant de le mettre de côté. Si

des pièces manquent, téléphoner au service après-vente de Life Fitness dont le num éro figure sur la
couverture arrière du guide d’installation. Conserver l’emballage au cas où l’appareil devrait être
renvoyé.

⇒ LIRE le manuel de l’utilisateur tout entier avant d’essayer de faire fonctionner cet appareil. Ceci est

indispensable à son utilisation correcte.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...Phillips screwdriver, 3/16" hex key wrench, T-40 Torx wrench

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1 Seat Back Screw Qty: 4

0017-00101-1131

3 Console support assembly Bolt Qty: 4

0017-00101-1737

5 Seat Back Qty: 1 6 Console Support Assembly Qty: 1

7 Display Console Qty: 1 8 Accessory Tray Assembly (If so equipped) Qty: 1

9 Left Pedal Strap Qty: 1 10 Right Pedal Strap Qty: 1

11 9V Battery (Model R7i Only) Qty: 1

0017-00003-0757

2 Seat Back Washer Qty: 4

0017-00104-0253

4 Console Screw Qty: 4

0017-00101-1253

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1. Slide the ACCESSORY TRAY (#8) (if so equipped) over the

user right seat back post and down to make contact with the
SEAT HANDLEBAR.

2. Position the underside clamp bracket (A) around the SEAT

HANDLEBAR and tighten the two clamp SCREWS and
WASHERS (B).

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER-TIGHTEN

THE SCREWS.

MISE EN GARDE : VEILLER À NE PAS TROP SERRER

LA VIS.

3. Align the four holes in the SEAT BACK (#5) with those in the

SEAT BACK POSTS. Insert the four SCREWS (#1) and
WASHERS (#2) through the backside of the SEAT BACK
POSTS and into the SEAT BACK. Tighten the four SCREWS
with a hex key wrench.

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER-TIGHTEN

THE SCREWS.

MISE EN GARDE : VEILLER À NE PAS TROP SERRER

LA VIS.

4. Unfold the CONSOLE WIRE HARNESSES (C) from the POST

extending from the FRAME.

5. Feed the WIRE HARNESSES at the top of the FRAME POST

through the bottom of the CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
COLUMN. Continue pushing the WIRE HARNESSES until the
CONNECTORS at the end of the WIRE HARNESSES exit
through the opening at the top of the COLUMN. Gently pull the
WIRE HARNESSES to remove the slack.

6. Position the CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (#6) so that

the HANDLEBAR is facing the user and slide the CONSOLE
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY into the FRAME POST (D), being
careful not to pinch the WIRES in the process. Align the holes
in the top of the CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY with those
in the FRAME POST. Install the four CONSOLE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY BOLTS (#3) to secure it into position. Tighten the
four CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BOLTS to 15-20 ft.
lbs.

NOTE: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE WIRES

WHEN PASSING THE BOLTS THROUGH THE HOLES.

TIGHTEN THE BOLTS SECURELY.

MISE EN GARDE :FAITES ATTENTION TRÈS À NE PAS

ENDOMMAGER LES FILS EN PASSANT LES BOULONS

PAR LES TROUS. SERREZ LES BOULONS SOLIDEMENT.

7. Align the LOCKING TABS of the 10-PIN CONNECTOR and

the 4-PIN CONNECTOR (Model R9i Only) and plug them
together until they SNAP into place.

8. Model R7i Only

Remove the BATTERY DOOR (E) located on the back of the
DISPLAY CONSOLE (#7). Carefully pull the BATTERY WIRE
HARNESS (F) out of the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. Plug
the BATTERY (#11) into the BATTERY WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR. Carefully place the BATTERY and BATTERY
WIRE HARNESS into the BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
Replace the BATTERY DOOR.

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9. Carefully feed the wires back into the top of the CONSOLE

SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (#6) and attach the DISPLAY
CONSOLE (#7) to the CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
using the four CONSOLE SCREWS (#4) and a Phillips
screwdriver. Tighten the four SCREWS in a criss-cross
pattern.

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER-TIGHTEN

THE SCREWS.

MISE EN GARDE : VEILLER À NE PAS TROP SERRER LA

VIS.

10. After placing the exercise bike in the intended location for use,

check the stability of the bike. If the exercise bike is not level,
turn a LEVELER (G) in the rear STABILIZER BAR (H) in either
direction until the rocking motion is eliminated. Tighten the
JAM NUT (J) when the exercise bike is level.

NOTE: ONLY ONE LEVELER NEEDS TO BE TURNED.

REMARQUE : NE TOURNER QU’UN SEUL VÉRIN.

11. Locate the RIGHT PEDAL STRAP (#10) marked with an “R”.

Attach the RIGHT PEDAL STRAP to the RIGHT PEDAL (K)
with the double slot on the inward pedal strap tab looping
upward and attaching to the outward pedal strap tab. Repeat
for the LEFT PEDAL STRAP (#9) marked with an “L”.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

 Ensure that the console support screws are tight.
 Make sure the Recumbent Exercise Bike is properly level ed and stabl e.
 Ensure that the Leveler Jam Nuts are tight.
 Read the entire Operation Manual before using the Recu m b ent Exercise Bike.

Before attempting to operate your Recumbent Exercise Bike, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself
with the contents of the Operation Manual. If your Recumbent Exercise Bike does not respond as
described in the OPERATION MANUAL, contact the nearest Life Fitness service center as listed in the
Operation Manual.

© 2002 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness i s a trademark of Brunswick Corporation.

Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.

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