Lifespan DT3, C3-DT User Manual

Console

Owner’s Manual

DT3

Desk Bike

Owner’s Manual

C3-DT

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Welcome

Congratulations on choosing the LifeSpan Workplace™ line of products. These
products give you the opportunity to remain productive while taking care of
yourself as you integrate movement with normally sedentary tasks.

The average American now spends eleven hours, ve days a week, sitting, and
burns one-hundred fewer calories each day than they did a few decades ago.
Sitting for long periods slows your metabolism, reduces calories burned, and
increases your risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Whether you plan on placing this product in a TV room, replace your desk at
home or are adding another workspace in the oce, LifeSpan Workplace™
products are a great way to add movement to an otherwise sedentary activity.

Before you assemble or operate your product, please read this manual
thoroughly. Important information, including safety precautions, ongoing
product maintenance, assembly instructions, and information on proper
operation are included.

If you need to contact LifeSpan customer service, visit our website at
www.LifeSpanFitness.com and select customer service. Complete the
information requested and we will respond to your inquiry within one
business day. In the United States and Canada you can also call
[phone] and choose option 4.

Neither LifeSpan Fitness nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damages or

injury incurred as a result of information presented in this manual except under the terms

of the product warranty.

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Welcome

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Warranty
Registration
Specications
Safety

Assembling Your C3-DT Desk Bike

Exploded View & Hardware
Assembly Instructions
General Maintenance
Moving
Troubleshooting

Assembly Instructions

Connecting your C3 Desk Bike

to the DT3 console

Desk Bike Operations
Console Overview
Starting the Desk Bike
Innovative Features
Troubleshooting
Personal Settings
Display Details

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Warranty

Warranty

This LifeSpan desk bike comes with the following limited warranty valid in North
America and the United Kingdom. If you are outside of these areas contact your
local distributor for warranty information or visit
www.LifeSpanFitness.com.

C3-DT Desk Bike

Frame
Parts
Labor

6 Hr/Day

Lifetime

2 Years

1 Year

LifeSpan warrants that the equipment it manufactures is free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and services. The periods above
are based on the date of purchase. During these periods, LifeSpan will repair
or replace any defective part. Free labor is included on all parts that are not
normally assembled or replaced by the customer within the labor period.

If within the time frames specied above, any part fails to operate properly,
login to our website at www.LifeSpanFitness.com, click on “Customer Service”
and complete the form to request assistance or call 877.654.3837 option 4 for a
Customer Service Agent (please note that certain kinds of service should only
be performed by a qualied service technician).

DT3

Parts

2 Years

LifeSpan reserves the right to make changes and improvements to our products
without incurring any obligations to similarly alter any product purchased.
In order to insure our product warranty and to ensure the safe and ecient
operation of your LifeSpan product, only authorized parts can be used. The
warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by LifeSpan are used.

Exclusions and Limitations:

• This warranty does not apply to any defects caused by negligence, misuse,
improper assembly, or maintenance, accident, or “act of God.”

• This warranty does not apply to discoloration of paints or plastics.

• LifeSpan shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages.

• This warranty is non-transferable from the original owner.

Registration

Should you need to process a warranty claim make sure you retain your
purchase receipt to verify the date of purchase and register your LifeSpan
product online. To complete the registration go to www.LifeSpanFitness.com
and select “Product Registration”.

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C3-DT Desk Bike

Mechanical and Performance

Seat Molded, contoured seat

Seat Adjustment Height - 19 positions

Resistance System Magnetic - Eddy Current

Pedals Self balancing

Flywheel Weight 18 lbs (8.1 kg)

Max. User Weight 400 lbs (181.4 kg)

Dimensions 22” W x 28” L (55cm W x 71cm L)

Transport Wheels Rear Mounted

DT3 Console

Mechanical and Performance

Resistance 16 Levels

Dimensions

12.5” W x 3”D x 2”H
32cm W x 7.6cm D x 5.1cm H

Specications

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Safety First

When using active workstations, basic precautions should always be followed,
including:

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening. If an object falls into
an opening, turn the power o and unplug the power cord from the
outlet. Remove the object or call customer service at 877.654.3837
option 4.

• Never operate this desk bike if it has been damaged or partially
submersed in water.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the desk bike from the wall
outlet when not in use, before performing any maintenance, or before
moving the desk bike.

• Do not use outdoors or in areas of high humidity or extreme
temperature changes.

• Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.

• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top
of the cord, this may pinch or damage the cord causing re damage or
personal injury.

• Use this product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s
Manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by
LifeSpan.

Children and Pets

• Keep children from playing on your desk bike at all times.

• When in use children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet (3m) away.

• This desk bike can be used by children ages 12 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.

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Bike Assembly

Assembling Your C3-DT Desk Bike

Exploded View

Prior to starting the assembly
process take all of the parts out
of the box. Remove plastic bags
and lay them out on the oor
to become familiar with the
components.

Since your desk bike is a
heavy piece of equipment it is
recommended you use two people
during assembly and follow these
assembly instructions to reduce
any problems that could occur.

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Hardware Included

Item# Part Description

1 Main Frame

2 Front Support

3 Rear Support

4 Seat Post

5 Seat

6 Right Pedal

7 Left Pedal

Hardware Bag Contents

Item# Qty. Part Description

8 2 M8 x 70L Bolt

9 2 M8 Curved Washer

13 1

14 1 Allen Wrench - 5mm

Multi-Wrench - 10,
13, 14, 15, 17, 22 mm

Assembling Your C3-DT Desk Bike

M8 x 70L Bolt

(x2)

Allen Wrench - 5mm

M8 Curved

Washer (x2)

Multi-Wrench -

10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22 mm

Pre-installed Hardware

Hardware will need to be removed and re-installed during the installation process.

Item# Qty. Part Description

10 8 M8 x 16L Bolt

11 6 M8 Washer

9 2 M8 Curved Washer

M8 x 16L Bolt

(x8)

M8 Washer

(x6)

M8 Curved

Washer (x2)

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Assembling Your C3-DT Desk Bike

Step 1: Remove Components from Box

A. Remove plastic bags and lay all parts out on the oor.

B. Locate the hardware bag.

Step 2: Rear Support Assembly

A. Place the Main Frame Assembly (1) on a solid level surface. It may be

necessary to prop the back of the frame up slightly to give clearance for
step B.

B. Align the Rear Support Assembly (3) with the Main Frame Rear Bracket (A).

C. Install two long M8x70L Bolts (8) and Curve Washers (9), found in the

hardware bag, through the Rear Support Assembly (3) and into the Main
Frame Rear Bracket (A). Do not tighten bolts yet.

D. Insert two short M8 Boltsx16L (10) and Curved Washers (9) through

the top of the Main Frame Rear Bracket (A) and into the Rear Support
Assembly (3). Do not tighten bolts yet.

E. Securely tighten the two long M8x70L Bolts (8) rst, then tighten the two

short M8x16L Bolts (10).

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Step 3: Seat Assembly

A. Pull on the Seat Post

Adjustment Knob (M) to release

the locking pin and slide the

Seat Post (4) down into the
Seat Post Tube (L).

B. When the desired height is

reached, release the Seat Post
Adjustment Knob (M) to allow
the locking pin to engage.

NOTE: In order to complete Step
5 and 6, the seat post needs to
be set to the highest level. Pull
the Seat Post up until the lock pin
clicks in the last hole in the Seat
Post.

Assembling Your C3-DT Desk Bike

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Step 4: Seat Assembly

A. Place the Seat (5) over the

Seat Mount Post (N).

B. Align the Seat (5) so the front

of the seat is centered and
parallel to the oor.

C. Securely tighten the pre-

installed Nut (12) on each side
of the Seat Mounting Bracket
(O) under the Seat (5).

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N

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Step 5: Front Support Assembly

A. Adjust the Seat Post so it is at the highest setting.

B. Tilt the bike back until it is resting on the Seat and the Rear Support

Assembly (as shown below.)

C. Align the Front Support Assembly (2) with the Front Main Frame

Bracket (B).

D. Install two short M8x16L Bolts (10) and Washers (11) through the top

holes of the Front Main Frame Bracket (B) and into the Front Support
Assembly (2). Do not tighten bolts yet.

E. Install two short M8x16L Bolts (10) and Washers (11) through the

middle holes of the Front Main Frame Bracket (B) and into the Front
Support Assembly (2). Do not tighten bolts yet.

F. Install two short M8x16L bolts (10) and Washers (11) through the

bottom holes of the Front Main Frame Bracket (B) and into the Front
Support Assembly (2). Do not tighten bolts yet.

G. Securely tighten the two M8 Middle Bolts (10) rst, then securely

tighten the two M8 Top Bolts and two M8 Bottom Bolts.

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Step 6: Right and Left Pedal Assembly

A. Identify which pedal goes on the right side and which goes on the left

side by locating the “R” on the top of the Right Pedal (6) and the “L” on
the top of the Left Pedal (7).

B. Hand tighten the Right Pedal into the Right Crank Arm (R) by turning

clockwise.

C. Hand tighten the left pedal into the left crank arm (Q) by turning

counter clockwise. Be careful not to cross thread the threads.

D. Tighten both pedals with the provided 15mm Wrench (13).

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Q

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Assembling Your C3-DT Desk Bike

Leveling

Your C3-DT bike comes with two Leveling
Feet (P) in the front and two Stationary Feet
(Q) in the rear. Gently rock the bike back

and forth to see if any of the feet are not
sitting on the oor. Adjust the Front Feet (P)
until all 4 feet are sitting on the oor.

HINT

If the Left Rear Foot is not

solid on the oor, turn the

Right Front Foot counter-

clockwise to tilt the Left

Rear Foot down to the oor.

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Q

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Seat Height Adjustments

Your C3-DT bike allows for 19 positions of height adjustment. To adjust
the seat, pull the Seat Post Adjustment Knob (M) out and adjust the seat
height to the desired position. Once the desired position is reached,
release the Seat Post Adjustment Knob.

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Maintenance and TIps

General Maintenance

1. Keep the desk bike clean and dry. It is a good idea to wipe the desk bike
down after each workout.

2. If the unit is not going to be used for any extended period of time it is a
good idea to unplug the unit and store in a clean environment.

3. Clean only with mild soap and a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents
when cleaning.

Moving the C3-DT Desk Bike

Your C3-DT desk bike is equipped with two Transport Wheels (R) located on the
rear support. Move the wire that is coming from the bottom of the frame to
the console so it will not get pinched when moving the bike. Carefully tilt the
front of the bike up until the Transport Wheels in the back make contact with
the oor and roll the bike to the desired location. It may be dicult to roll the
bike in plush carpeting.

CAUTION: When lifting, use proper safety precautions and lifting

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techniques. Bend your knees and elbows, keep your back straight
and pull up evenly with both arms.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem: Unit is unstable or rocks while in use.

Solution: Make sure unit is on a solid, level surface. Adjust the front adjust­ment feet until all 4 feet are sitting solid on the oor.

Problem: No power at console.

Solution: Try using another outlet or testing somethig else at the outlet being
used to make sure there is power at the outlet. Also check the console wire
harness tomake sure it has not come loose. If still a probel, contact LifeSpan
Customer Service.

Problem: Rough feeling in pedals when in use.

Solution: If everything is tight, contact LifSpan Customer Service for
replacment pedals.

General Maintenance

1. Keep the unit clean and dry. It is a good idea to wipe the unit down after
each workout to keep it clean.

2. If the unit is not going to be used for any extended period of time it is a
good idea to unplug the unit and store in a clean environment.

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Assembly Instructions

After assembling the bike, roll it to the desired location. Plug the console
connector into the connector coming from the bottom of the bike. Be sure to
screw the two connectors together with the attached thumb screws.

NOTE:

Do not plug the power cord into the equipment until the

console is connected.

NOTE:

All desk and DT-3 connectors plug into the bike D-connector

the same way.

Safety Key

When using the DT-3 with a bike
please use Safety Key (E).

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E

Desk Bike

Operations

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Desk Bike Console Overview

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Console Power Buttons

1. On/Start: If the console is in sleep mode, press and hold this button for
three seconds to turn the console on. Once the console is turned on,
press to start the console function.

2. Stop: Stops the bike, pausing your use. If pressed for one second, resets
the console (all data readouts are reset to zero).

3. Preset: When the bike is operating, changes the resistance to Level 1,
or to a custom resistance that is set in Settings. See separate section on
Preset, as well as the section on Settings.

4. : Increases or decreases resistance.

5. Enter/Mode: Changes the data readout between Time (the default), Pedal
Revolutions, Calories, Distance and Speed. Press and hold for one second
to automatically cycle through readouts every ve seconds; press again
to stop this automatic change.

Starting the Desk Bike

1. Press the On/Start key to turn on the console.

2. The current user weight will be ashing on the display panel. Adjust your
weight to obtain accurate calorie calculations.

3. Press Start, and start pedaling. The console will start counting up from
0:00.

4. Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust resistance, or use the Preset key to
go directly to your preferred level. See the separate section on Preset, as
well as the section on Settings, for more details.

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Desk Bike Console Overview

NOTE:

The revolutions are counted normally from 1 to 9,999 revolutions.

After 9,999 revolutions, the display format changes to accommodate

more than four digits. Take the number shown in the display and add

a zero to the right for the correct number of revolutions.

Below are examples of what the display will read and what those

numbers mean:

1001 = 10,010 revs 1005 = 10,050 revs 1100 = 11,000 revs

Desk Bike Innovative Features

Personal Settings – there are several features that can be set using our
Personal Settings feature to tailor LifeSpan desk bike to your specic
preferences. These include:

• Resume Level: after pressing pause and returning to the desk bike
the default resistance will be 0, which is the normal starting speed.
The resume resistance level can be modied to default to return to
the previous resistance level.

In addition, the following features are applicable to desk bike users.

• Audible Safety Beep: On / O setting. Each time the control buttons
on the console are depressed an audible beep is used as an alert
that a change was made. This is designed to prevent accidental
speed adjustments being made without users being aware that they
may be accidentally depressing a button.

• Metric versus Standard Readouts: Change the display readouts for
speed and distance between Metric (SI) and English (EN).

• Charging Port: This port can be used to charge your wireless mobile
devices.

NOTE: You will not be able to save your workout data to a USB via

this port; it is used for charging purposes only.

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Desk Bike Troubleshooting

This desk bike has been designed and manufactured to be reliable and easy
to use. However, if you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may help
you nd the cause.

Problem: The console is erratic or not lighting up.

Solution: Check to make sure the bike is properly plugged in. Make sure the

console connector is properly plugged into the connector coming the front of
the bike.

Problem: “UART” appears in the display.

Solution: Unplug and re-plug the power supply to the bike. Disconnect and
reconnect the console connector to the bike. Make sure the thumb screws are
properly tightened. Unplug the bike and plug it back in and check to see if it
functions properly.

Problem: “dc-6” appears in the display.

Solution: Unplug and re-plug the power supply to the bike. Disconnect and
reconnect the console connector to the bike. Make sure the thumb screws are
properly tightened. Unplug the bike and plug it back in and check to see if it
functions properly. Also make sure the bike is plugged into the wall socket
and not into an extension cord or power strip.

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Desk Bike Personal Settings

Press and hold "STOP" and " " for three seconds to enter Settings mode.

F001 should show up on the display.

Press the or arrows to move through the various settings.

Press Enter to choose a setting to change.

Press the or arrows to move through the various choices for that setting.

Press Enter to select a choice. This takes you back to settings mode, where

you can move through the other settings.

Remove and reinstall the safety key.

Personal Setting Options

Units of measure — Choose English for miles (EN) or Metric for kilometers (SI).

Beep — Turns o the normal beep that happens at every keypress.

Level Reset — Controls whether, after a Pause, the bike resumes the most

recent resistance level, or resets to 0. If ON, the resistance level resets to 0.

Total Distance — Displays the total distance you have pedaled

Total Hours — Displays the total hours you have pedaled

Display Details

Setting

Enter Settings

mode:

UNITS OF

MEASURE

BEEP F010 ON OFF

LEVEL RESET F013

TOTAL DISTANCE F011

TOTAL HOURS F012

Displayed

Setting

F001 n/a n/a

F009 EN SI

Choice 1

(Default)

0

Resumes at 1

Press Enter and the total distance you have

pedaled will show in display

Press Enter and the total hours you have

pedaled will show in display

Choice 2

Resume to last

1

set level

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LifeSpan Fitness

P.O. Box 981316
Park City, Utah 84098-1316
Phone: [phone]
www.LifeSpanFitness.com

C3-DT3

Version 3.1

Desk Console /Bike

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