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Welcome to LifeSpan

Congratulations in taking a step forward to increase your level of physical activity or add variety to your current exercise program. Physical activity is now more than ever a necessity to keep your body healthy and ﬁt. Whether your motivation is to Lose Weight, manage a Chronic Disease like diabetes, train for a sporting event or just live a Healthy Lifestyle, LifeSpan products can help you achieve your health and ﬁtness goals.

ers who say they prefer to exercise in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. Each Home series product is designed and manufactured to exceed your expectations for quality and durability, simple assembly and ease of operation.

Please read this manual thoroughly before assembly and operation of your new LifeSpan equipment. It includes information on proper operation, safety precautions, product assembly and ongoing maintenance.

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Remember that some types of services should only be performed by a qualiﬁed service technician. In the instance that service is required, please contact your authorized LifeSpan retailer or log onto our website and select the Customer Support option. Complete the information requested and we will respond to your inquiry within 2 business days or you can call us directly at 801.973.9993 and select the option for Customer Service.

PCE Health and Fitness PO Box 981316 Park City, Utah 84098-1316 Phone: 801.973.9993 Fax: 801.973.9923 www.lifespanﬁtness.com

Neither PCE Health and 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.

Welcome

Limited Home Use Warranty

Important Safety Precautions

Starting an Exercise Program

Assembly Instructions

Display Console Overview

Operating Your Bike

Custom User Setup Programs 25

Reading Your Heart Rate and Special Features

Program Overview

Leveling and Moving

Seat Adjustments

Engineering Mode, Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Extended Warranty

Serial Number Information

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The LifeSpan R3i Interactive Trainer comes with the following warranty, which applies only for home use, or light commercial purposes.

Residential Commercial (4 hr/day)

Lifetime 5 Years 2 Years

as outline above The customer may be responsible to pay for the Service Technician’s travel time where travel in excess of 20 miles is required.

or call 877-654-3837 x4 for a customer support agent.

and complete the form to request assistance,

5 Years 2 Years 1 Year

card

received by

registration

received

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Program Name, Date and Time, Workout Time, Calories, RPM Distance, Heart Rate, Speed, Resistance Level (Load), Watts

Multi-Color LCD Manual, Preset (17), User Set-up (2), Heart Rate Control (2)

16 Rows by 20 Columns 16 Levels 5 Program Group Buttons for Heart Rate Control, Healthy Living, Sports Training, Weight Loss and User Set-up Programs

Audio Center with in / out jacks and integrated speakers Grip Pulse and Receiver (chest strap is not included)

Seat Seat Adjustment Seat Back Seat Back Adjustment Resistance System Pedals

Molded with chair style armrest

Breathable

Adjustable Angle

Magnetic - Eddy Current

Self balancing

18 lbs

400 lbs

73” x 28” x 46”

Front Mounted

Residential

Lifetime

5 Years 2 Years

Commercial

5 Years 2 Years

1 Year

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Since your recumbent 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.

Item# description

1 Main Frame

Front Support

Rear Support

Seat Rail Assembly

Seatback/Armrest

Seatback Shock

Top Shock Cover

Bottom Shock Cover

Seat Bottom

Console Upright

Upright Cover

Left Pedal

Right Pedal

Seat Mount

Hardware

Located in hardware bag

#15 #16

M8*75L Bolt

2pcs

#28

Multi-wrench -

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

M8 Curved Washer

M8*50L Countersink Bolt

2pcs

Allen wrench - 5 mm

#29

#27

3pcs

#30

Allen wrench - 4 mm

Pre-installed hardware

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

#28

M6 Washer

2pcs

#21 #22

M10 Washers

2pcs

#25

M6 Nut

2pcs

#17

M8*15L Bolt

10pcs

M10 Nut

2pcs

#26

M3*10L Screw

5pcs

#18

M8 Washer

6pcs

#23 #24

M8*30L Bolt

1 piece

#19

M8*16L Bolt

5pcs

M8*20L Bolt

1 piece

#20

M10*55L Carriage Bolt

2pcs

Step 1: Remove Components from Box

B. Locate the hardware bag.

Step 2: Rear Support Assembly

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A. Align the rear support assembly (3) with rear bracket (B).

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B. Set the rear of the main frame assembly on the seat (9) with bolts facing upward as

shown below, this will raise the

frame making it easier to install the rear

support assembly.

C. Install three M8 bolts (19) through the rear support assembly (3) and into the rear bracket (B). Do not fully tighten the bolts until all three bolts are installed.

Step 3: Front Support Assembly

A. Move the seat (9) forward so it is located in the position as shown below.

B. Align the front support assembly (2) with the front bracket (A).

C. Install two M8 bolts (15) and curve washers (16) through the front support assembly (2) and into the front bracket (A). Tighten these bolts prior to starting step D.

D. Insert two M8 bolts (19) through the top of the front bracket (A) and into the front support assembly (2).

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Step 4: Seat Rail Assembly

A. Check that the Seat Mount (14) is centered along the seat rail assembly (4), and tighten the Seat Mount stop lever (B) to lock the seat mount on the rail.

B. Align the seat rail assembly (4) with

its front (C) and rear (D) brackets on the main frame assembly (1).

C. Install six M8 bolts (17) and washers (18) through the brackets (C and D)

into the threaded holes on the seat rail assembly (4). Do not tighten any bolts until all are installed.

D. Once all six bolts (4 in front and 2 in rear) are installed, fully tighten.

Note: Remove wire tie from the connectors (E) and (F).

E . Plug connector(s) (E) into connector(s) (F).

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Note: It does not matter which connector(s) plug into each other as long as both connector(s) are plugged in.

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Step 5: Seatback / Armrest Assembly

Note:

Make sure seat is locked and remove wire ties from connectors (H) and (I).

A. Plug connectors (H) from the top of seat mount (14) to connectors (I) from the base of the seatback/armrest assembly (5).

Note: It does not matter which connectors plug into each other as long as both connectors are plugged in.

B. Push excess wiring into the seatback/armrest assembly (5) wire hole.

Note: Be careful not to pinch the wiring when securing the seatback assembly (5) to the seat mount (14).

C. Align the armrest tube (J) with the c

orresponding bracket (K) and insert

into the bracket.

D. Install the two M10 carriage bolts (20) through the bracket (K), the armrest tube (J).

E. Install the two M10 washers (21) and M10 nuts (22) onto M10 carriage bolts (20) and securely tighten.

Step 6: Seatback Shock Assembly

A. A

lign the shock assembly (6) to the lower shock bracket (L), handle should be on the

lower right side.

B. Install one bolt (23) through the lower shock bracket (L) and shock assembly (6).

C. Install the M6 washer (28) and nut (25) onto the M8 bolt and tighten securely.

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Step 6: Seatback Shock Assembly (Continued)

E. Align the top of the shock assembly (6) with the upper shock bracket (M) on the seatback/armrest assembly (5).

F. Install the bolt (24) through the upper shock bracket (M) and the top of the shock assembly (6).

G. Install the M6 washer (28) and nut (25) onto the bolt and tighten.

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Step 7: Shock Assembly Covers

A. Align the bottom shock cover (8) with the bottom of the lower shock bracket (L).

B. Install the three M3 Screws (26) through the bottom shock cover (8) into the bottom of the lower shock bracket (L) and tighten securely.

C. Align top shock cover (7) with the top screw holes in the lower shock bracket (L).

D. Install two M3 Screws (26) through the top shock cover (7) into the lower shock bracket (L).

Step 8: Seat Bottom Assembly

A. Place seat bottom (9) on the seat mount (14).

B. Align the four inner holes on the seat bottom (9) with four holes on the seat mount (14). For a larger person use the four front holes and for a smaller person use the rear holes in the seat mount (14).

rear

front

inner holes

C. Install four M8 bolts (17) through the seat mount (14) into the seat bottom (9). Be sure to install all four bolts before tightening.

Step 9: Console Upright Assembly

A. Slide the upright cover (11) a third of the way up the console upright assembly (10) as shown below.

Note: Remove wire ties from connectors (N) and (O).

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B. Align the console upright assembly (10) with the console upright bracket (P) on the main frame assembly (1). Plug the two connectors (N) from the console upright assembly (10) into the two connectors (O) coming from the main frame assembly (1).

C. Tuck excess wiring into the bottom tube of the console upright assembly (10).

Note: Be Careful not to pinch the wiring when securing the upright assembly (10) to the console upright bracket (P).

D. Install three M8 bolts (27) through the console upright assembly (10) and into the console upright bracket (P)

Do not tighten until

all three bolts are installed.

E . Slide the upright cover (11)

down the console upright assembly (10) to cover the mounting bolts and bracket.

into place.

Step 10: 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 bolt of the right pedal (13) and the “L” on the bolt of the left pedal (12).

B. Hand tig

crank

hten the right pedal (13) into the right

arm (R) by turning clockwise.

C. Hand tighten the left pedal (12) into the left

crank arm (Q) by turning counter clockwise. Be

careful not to cross thread the threads.

D. T

ighten both pedals with the provided

15mm wrench (28).

Step 11: Setting Date and Time

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Press ENTER

The R3i comes with our innovative Intelli-Key feature that will prompt you through console operations by using intelligent lights on the buttons that

pressed to continue operations.

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Quickstart:

Press the START button to begin a Manual workout without having to set any individual information. When the program begins your workout time will start counting up

Caution - Always consult a physician before starting

chest pains, stop your workout and consult a physician.

from 00:00 and you can manually adjust the resistance using the UP and DOWN arrows.

Pause:

If you need to temporarily stop your workout, press the START button to PAUSE. To RESTART the workout, press the START button. After 5 minutes of no activity the console will reset.

Reset:

Enter:

To RESET the console, press and hold the START button for 3 seconds.

The ENTER button is used to Select each piece of information needed during program setup, including Program, Workout Level, Workout Time, and Your Weight, which is used to more accurately calculate calories burned. If you do not enter a Weight, the system will use a default weight of 150lbs to caluculate calories burned.

Arrows:

These buttons are used to modify the value of each selection entered during the setup

process and to change the workout resistance during use.

Program Buttons:

The R3i has Program Group buttons. These are designed to help

you add variety to your exercise program while staying consistent with your exercise goals. To

buttons. These 5 buttons group the programs into Heart Rate Training, Healthy Living, Sports Training, Weight Loss and Custum User Programs. Depending on which button you select, there are multiple programs in each. To look at the next program within each group just press the Program Group button again to scroll to the next option.

Quick Resistance Buttons:

The R3i comes with 4 quick change resistance buttons allowing you

to select resistance level 4, 8, 12, or 16 without scrolling. If you are using a preset program you can

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RPM

Alpha Numeric Window: The R3i comes with a 16 character alpha window that is used to show the

program name and set user functions like date and time.

Workout Feedback: The R3i display window will simultaneously display the following workout information:

Speed:

The speed you are traveling in Miles Per Hour (this reading can be changed to Kilometers by using the Engineering Mode.)

Calories: RPM: Pulse:

Distance: Time:

Estimated calories burned since the beginning of the workout Number of Pedal Revolutions per minute Your measured heart rate using the hand pulse sensors located on the handlebars

Total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the beginning of the workout The workout time elapsed or the workout time remaining

Misc. Information Display: The R3i will also show the following information. This information will be used as part of the USB feature to save your workout information on the date and time of your workout.

Date: Time:

The date is presented as the year / month / day below the program matrix. The time of day is shown in the bottom center window when the console is not in use.

Name/Sex/Height/Weight/Age:

Used with your Interactive Health Partner Account,

read your name, sex, height, weight and age. Your name will appear in the alpha display at the top and your sex, height, weight and age will appear below the program matrix.

Operating Your R3i Bike

quick resistance

Press ENTER

Starting in Manual Mode

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- Use the Program buttons to select your desired Exercise Program. Each program button has multiple programs that you can scroll through. Each time you press the program button

Set Program Level - There are 2 levels of intensity with each preset program (1 being the easiest

Use the UP / Down arrows to make the selection then Press Enter.

UP / DOWN

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console

You can also purchase a chest strap for a wireless heart rate readout.

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Reading Your Heart Rate

Contact Heart Rate Sensors are built into the stationary hand grips of the R3i to monitor your heart rate during exercise. To use, grasp the sensors with a comfortable grip with the palms of your hands placed over the sensors. If the sensors are

up rate you may consider using aloe or a moisturizer on your hands, or you can warm up as you exercise to increase the moisture in your hands. Dry hands

as moist hands.

Do not squeeze tightly as this can cause your blood pressure to rise. It will take a few seconds for the console to caluclate your heart rate accurately.

sensors

Remember that to use the MyZone

Heart Rate Control Programs you will

need to keep your hands on the sensors

Special Features

Audio Package: Included are audio in and audio out jacks to use with MP3 players or other audio devices with standard input jacks.

USB Port: The R3i includes a USB port that works with the Interactive Health Partner online

console, after loading your

information can then be uploaded into your account, summarized over time and used to compare your results with the goals you set in your personal IHP account. Prior to using your USB, make sure your refer to the “Getting Started Guide” and the “Success Guide” found in your membership kit, located in your owner’s manual packet.

workout information

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Moderate Interval: (30 minute workout default)

As you begin to exercise on a regular basis

ready to begin doing “Moderate Intensity Interval” workouts. You should begin with an intensity that is easy and then progress to an exercise

an easy recovery interval followed by a higher intensity interval. You should feel comfortable to push yourself as you do this workout as you are never too far away from an easier recovery interval. This workout will improve your overall aerobic endurance while also maximizing your anaerobic

Long Interval: (40 minute workout default)

Long Interval workouts are great to maximize calorie burn and improve your

harder, at a higher intensity level. As in the Moderate Interval workouts, remember you have a recovery period after each higher intensity interval so you can comfortably push yourself to exercise at a progressively higher level.

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Varying your exercise intensity with a constantly changing interval workout that starts out at an easy pace and then increases to a moderate or higher intensity pace will add some great variety into your workouts, make your workouts go by faster than you ever imagined

Increasing your exercise intensity at constantly changing intervals and then dropping that intensity to just a slightly lower level, and then returning to the higher level has great anaerobic cardiovascular

pushing yourself a bit harder.

Healthy Living

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Plateau Climb:

A Plateau Climb workout will provide you

workouts, but push you to maintain a higher

of course always comfortably push yourself to higher overall exercise intensity for longer periods of time. Remember, if you simply get on your elliptical and go at the same pace, for the same amount of time every day when you workout, your body will only improve to the level of the workouts you are

always “change” your workouts so you don’t do the same workout within one week, while at the same time slowly increase your overall exercise intensity while also increasing your overall exercise time.

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has on the heart and cardiovascular system.

and cardiovascular system with a series of progressively harder exercise intensity’s that will improve your overall aerobic endurance, while also stimulating your anaerobic endurance. Remember as you go through this workout that it may be challenging for a few minutes, but each progression has been carefully timed to also provide recovery intervals after the highest intensity interval, so you can feel

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Climb

The Uphill Climb gradually increases the intensity of your exercise peaking at a high intensity. The goal of the Uphill Climb workout is to stimulate your body to improve

maximizing muscle cell development in working muscles. The Uphill Climb workout has been designed to start out at a slow, comfortable pace and gradually increase to a peak intensity then with a quick decrease in intensity back down to a recovery level. You will maximize overall calorie burn during the peak intensity levels of this workout while allowing your body to exercise for a longer duration.

Your R3i bike comes with two leveling feet (S) in the back and two stationary feet (T) in the front.

Your R3i bike is equipped with two transport wheels (U) located on the front support. Carefully lift

desired location. Be sure to bend your knees and use proper lifting techniques while moving this

Seat Adjustments

Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment

Your R3i bike comes with 14” of seat travel. The seat can be moved by pulling up on the seat lock handle (B) and sliding the seat forward or back to the desired location. To lock the seat, simply push down on the seat lock handle.

Seat Back Tilt Adjustment

Your R3i bike comes with the ability to adjust the tilt of the seat back. To tilt the seat back, pull up on the seat back adjustment lever (V) and push back on the seat back. When the desired position is reached, release the seat back adjustment lever. To adjust the seat back forward, pull up on the seat back adjustment lever (V) and allow the seat back to tilt forward. When the desired position is reached, release the seat back adjustment lever.

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Engineering Mode

To Enter Engineering Mode, Press and hold the Enter Button and the Up button for 3 seconds. The console will beep and display Engineering Mode.

Function

Press Enter. The display will show Roller. This is something that does not need adjustment

Press Enter. The display will show Select the units. Press the up or down buttons to change between Si (metric) or EN English modes.

Press Enter. The display will show Set calendar On or

To set the console to go into sleep mode set Electricity

Press Enter. The display will show Total Distance. It will show 1 digit on the left and 3 digits on the right for a total of 4 digits. This is the total number or miles or Kilometers accumulated.

Press Enter. The display will show Total Hours. It will show 1 digit on the left and 3 digits on the right for a total of 4 digits. This is the total number of hours the bike has been used.

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Display

Engineering Mode

Roller

Select the Units

Si or EN

Total Distance

000

Total Hours

000

Press Enter

Console goes back to normal operating mode

If everything is tight, contact LifeSpan Customer Service for replacement pedals

frame components.

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