Life Fitness SR30, SU30 User Manual

SU30 and SR30
Exercise Bikes

USER MANUAL

1

LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD

Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV
LIFE FITNESS BENELUX

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS DO BRAZIL

Av. Dr. Dib Sauaia Neto 1478
Alphaville, Barueri, SP
06465-140
BRAZIL
Telephone [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS VERTRIEBS GMBH

Dückegasse 7-9/3/36
1220 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS IBERIA

Pol. Ind. Molí dels Frares. c/C, nº 12
08620 Sant Vicenç dels Horts (Barcelona)
SPAIN
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH

Siemensstrasse 3
85716 Unterschleissheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S.R.L.

Via Vittorio Veneto, 57/A
39042 Bressanone (Bolzano)
ITALY
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA
and CARIBBEAN

10601 West Belmont Avenue
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131
U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
FAX:[phone]

LIFE FITNESS UK LTD

Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs CB7 4UB
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

LIFE FITNESS JAPAN

Nippon Brunswick Bldg., #8F
5-27-7 Sendagaya
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
JAPAN 151-0051
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

M051-00K63-A003

9/02

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

10601 West Belmont Avenue

Franklin Park, Illinois 60131  U.S.A.

847.288.3300  FAX: [phone]

800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

www.lifefitness.com

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

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.

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 operation manual, 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.

Class HB (Home): Domestic use. Not suitable for therapeutic purposes.

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

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

2

3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Where to Place the Exercise Bike // How to Stabilize the Exercise Bike // How to Adjust the Seat //
How to Adjust the Pedal Straps // Starting Up the Bike

2 The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.1 The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.3 The Water Bottle Holder and Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3 The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.2 Setting Up and Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Selecting and Using Quick Start Manual Mode // Selecting a Workout // Entering a Duration //

Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level // Starting a Workout // Pausing a Workout //

Resetting a Workout // Reviewing a Completed Workout // Using the Heart Rate Zone

to Maximize Workout Benefits

3.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

4 Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

4.3 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.1 Upright Exercise Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.2 Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

© 2002 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick
Corporation. Sport is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademark, without the express written consent of Life
Fitness is forbidden.

UNPACKING THE UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS.

2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TOP FLAPS.

3. Fold the TOP FLAPS outward fully.

4. With the help of another person, remove the TOP

SHIPPING TRAY.

CAUTION: Some parts extend through the bottom
of the SHIPPING TRAY. Be careful not to damage
the parts when lifting the TOP SHIPPING TRAY
from the SHIPPING CARTON.

5. Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE carton and the
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY from beside the BASE
UNIT.

6. With the help of another person, lift the BASE UNIT
from the SHIPPING CARTON. Remove the protective
packaging from the unit.

4

ASSEMBLING THE UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

Tools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen
Wrench Set, Phillips Screwdriver

1. Locate and install the two LEVELER FEET (A) to the bottom
of the REAR STABILIZER (B).

2. Attach the REAR STABILIZER (B) to the BASE UNIT (C)
using two 2-3/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (1) from the top
of the REAR STABILIZER BRACKET (D) and two 13/16"
BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (2) from the front side of the
REAR STABILIZER BRACKET. Tighten the SCREWS
securely.

3. Locate the MONOCOLUMN (E). Cut the WIRE TIE securing
the WIRE (F) to the bottom of the MONOCOLUMN. Slide the
MONOCOLUMN COVER (G) onto the MONOCOLUMN (E)
as shown. Slide the MONOCOLUMN COVER up to the
HANDLEBAR TUBE (H).

5. Locate and insert the GROMMET (J) into the SIDE ACCESS
HOLE (K) of the MONOCOLUMN (E). Pull the WIRE (F) out
through the SIDE ACCESS HOLE.

6. With the HANDLEBAR TUBE (H) facing the rear of the unit
as shown, slide the MONOCOLUMN (E) into the MONO­COLUMN BRACKET (L) of the BASE UNIT (C). Slide the
MONOCOLUMN down until it is fully seated. Secure the
MONOCOLUMN to the MONOCOLUMN BRACKET using
two 3-15/16" HEX HEAD BOLTS (3) and three THICK FLAT
WASHERS (4) (as shown) from the rear side of the MONO­COLUMN and two 2-3/8" HEX HEAD BOLTS (5) and THICK
FLAT WASHERS (4) from the user left side of the MONO­COLUMN BRACKET. Tighten the BOLTS securely.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch the WIRE (M) leading
from the MONOCOLUMN BRACKET (L) when inserting
the MONOCOLUMN (E) into the MONOCOLUMN
BRACKET.

7. Connect the WIRE (M) leading from the MONOCOLUMN
BRACKET (L) to the corresponding WIRE (F) from the SIDE
ACCESS HOLE (K) of the MONOCOLUMN (E). Slide the
MONOCOLUMN COVER (G) downward to the meet the
MAIN SHROUDS (N). Secure the MONOCOLUMN COVER
to the MAIN SHROUDS using four 1/2" PHILLIPS SCREWS
(6) and matching FLAT WASHERS (7). Tighten the
SCREWS securely. Do not overtighten the SCREWS.

8. Locate the SEAT (O) and SEAT POST (P). Remove the
three NYLOCK NUTS (8) and FLAT WASHERS (9) from the
threaded studs on the bottom of the SEAT. Align the three
threaded studs of the SEAT with the mounting holes in the
SEAT POST MOUNTING PLATE (Q). Secure the SEAT to
the SEAT POST MOUNTING PLATE using the three previ­ously removed NYLOCK NUTS and FLAT WASHERS.
Tighten the NUTS securely.

9. Locate the SEAT POST CAP (R). With the curved side fac­ing upward toward the SEAT (O) and the inside notch
aligned with the SEAT POST ADJUSTMENT DECAL, slide
the SEAT POST CAP over the SEAT POST (P).

10. Locate and slide the SEAT POST SPACER (S) over the end
of the SEAT POST (P). Using two 1/4" PHILLIPS SCREWS
(10), secure the SEAT POST SPACER to the end of the
SEAT POST. Tighten the SCREWS securely.

11. With the nose of the SEAT (O) facing forward, insert the
SEAT POST (P) into the SEAT POST SUPPORT (T).

12. Slide the SEAT POST CAP (R) downward to meet the top of
the SEAT POST SUPPORT (T). Secure the SEAT POST
CAP to the SEAT POST SUPPORT using two 1/4" PHILLIPS
SCREWS (6). Tighten the SCREWS securely. Do not over­tighten the SCREWS.

13. Begin inserting the SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB (U). Lift
upward on the SEAT (O) and SEAT POST (P) until the SEAT
POST locks into a position. Tighten the SEAT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB fully. Insert the 1/4" PHILLIPS LOCKING SCREW (11)
and tighten securely.

NOTE: It is important to tighten the SEAT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB (U) fully before inserting the LOCKING SCREW (11).

14. Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE (V) from its shipping car­ton. While holding the CONNECTOR (W), cut the wire tie
securing the CONNECTOR to the DISPLAY CONSOLE
BRACKET (X). Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE above the
DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET. Connect the CONNEC­TOR leading from the DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET to the
corresponding jack located on the back of the DISPLAY
CONSOLE. Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the DIS­PLAY CONSOLE BRACKET using four 1/2" PHILLIPS
SCREWS (6). Tighten the SCREWS securely. Do not over­tighten the SCREWS.

NOTE: Be careful not to let the CONNECTOR (W) fall into
the DISLAY CONSOLE BRACKET (X).

15. Locate the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (Y). With the handle­bars facing forward, position the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
near the top of the HANDLEBAR TUBE (H). Slide the HAN­DLEBAR ASSEMBLY fully into the HANDLEBAR TUBE.
Secure the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY to the HANDLEBAR
TUBE using four 5/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (12) and
matching FLAT WASHERS (13). Tighten the SCREWS
securely.

16. Locate the RIGHT PEDAL (Z) (marked with an "R") and
PEDAL STRAP (AA) (marked with an "R"). With the side of
the PEDAL STRAP marked with an R facing 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 CLIP. The PEDAL STRAP should securely
engage the STRAP ADJUSTMENT CLIP.

17. Install the RIGHT PEDAL (Z) to the USER RIGHT CRANK
ARM (BB). Repeat for the LEFT PEDAL (CC) (marked with
an "L") and PEDAL STRAP (DD) (marked with an "L").

NOTE: The LEFT PEDAL (CC) has reverse threads.

18. Locate the WATER BOTTLE BRACKET (EE). Secure the
WATER BOTTLE BRACKET to the underside of the HAN­DLEBAR TUBE (H) using two 3/8" PHILLIPS SCREWS (14).
Tighten the screws securely. Insert the WATER BOTTLE
(FF) into the WATER BOTTLE BRACKET.

19. Position the unit in the desired location for use. The unit can
be easily moved into place by lifting the rear of the unit and
rolling it on the front rollers. Level the unit before use. Refer
to the leveling instructions stated in the operations portion of
this manual.

20. Locate the AC POWER ADAPTER. Plug the BARREL CON­NECTOR (GG) into the JACK located at the bottom rear of
the bike. Plug the AC ADAPTER (HH) into an electrical out­let that has been properly installed and grounded in accor­dance with all local codes and ordinances manual.

5

6

UNPACKING THE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE

1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS.

2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TOP FLAPS.

3. Fold the TOP FLAPS outward fully.

4. With the help of another person, remove the SIDE SHIPPING TRAY.

CAUTION: Be sure to keep the left and right sides of the SIDE SHIPPING TRAY together while removing it from

the SHIPPING CARTON.

5. Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE carton and the ACCESSORY TRAY from beside the BASE UNIT.

6. With the help of another person, lift the BASE UNIT from the SHIPPING CARTON. Remove the protective packaging

from the unit.