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Owner’s Manual
R5i Recumbent Bike Interactive Trainer
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Welcome
Congratulations on Purchasing Your LifeSpan R5i Recumbent Bike!
At LifeSpan we take pride in the quality, safety, and reliability of our products
as well as the professionalism of our sales support and customer service teams.
Making it our number one priority that you have an exceptional experience using
our products.
In support of this quality focus we pre-assemble parts on the manufacturing line
whenever possible to reduce the number of steps and complexity of customer
assembly, independently certify our products to comply with UL and EN957 Safety
Standards, and use state of the art production processes and quality components.
Then we back LifeSpan products with excellent warranties and a responsive
customer service department making it simple and easy to get assistance should
the need arise.
This attention to quality, our high standard for customer service and focus on
innovation has earned LifeSpan numerous awards and consistent praise from
independent review groups, industry authorities and you the consumer.
Thanks for choosing LifeSpan.
Please thoroughly read this manual before you assemble or operate your recumbent bike.
Neither LifeSpan 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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Contents
Safety First
Safety First
About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Specications
Unique Features
Console Overview
Starting an Exercise Program
Heart Rate Monitoring
Programs
Warranty / Registration
Assembling Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Exploded View & Hardware
Assembly Instructions
Console Basics
Console Buttons / Date & Time
Display Console Window
Quickstart
Using Programs
Manual Mode
Custom User
My Zone Heart Rate Control Programs
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Saving Your Results
Saving Your Results
Maintenance and Tips
Engineering Mode
Troubleshooting
General Maintenance
Moving
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Safety First
When using exercise equipment, basic precautions should always be followed,
including:
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening. If an object falls into an
opening, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Remove the object or
call customer service at 877.654.3837 option 4.
• Never operate this recumbent bike if it has been damaged or partially
submersed in water.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the recumbent bike from
the wall outlet when not in use, before performing any maintenance, or
before moving the recumbent 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 exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s
Manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by LifeSpan.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts
• Keep your recumbent bike on a solid, level surface. Do not operate
recumbent bike on deeply padded, plush or shag carpeting. Damage to
carpeting may occur.
Children and Pets
• When in use children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet (3m) away.
• This recumbent 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.
• Keep children away from the recumbent bike. There are areas that can
cause harm and injury.
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Safety Tips While in Use
• Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program.
• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of
breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before
continuing. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that might catch on any
part of the recumbent bike.
• Wear shoes with high traction rubber soles. Do not wear shoes with
heals, leather soles, cleats or spikes.
• Heart Rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Various factors,
including the user’s movement may aect the accuracy of the heart
rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in
determining heart rate trend.
• Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint
stop exercising immediately.
NOTE: Read all instructions and save for future reference.
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About Your R5i Recumbent Bike
Specications
Mechanical and Performance
Seat Molded with chair style armrest
Seat Adjustment 14 innite positions
Seat Back Breathable
Seat Back Adjustment Adjustable Angle
Resistance System Magnetic - Eddy Current
Pedals Self balancing
Flywheel Weight 18 lbs (8.1 kg)
Max. User Weight 400 lbs (181.4 kg)
Dimensions 73” x 28” x 46” (185.4 cm x 71.1cm x 116.8 cm)
Transport Wheels Front Mounted
Self-Generating No Power Required
Console Features
Readouts Program Name, Date and Time, Workout Time,
Calories, RPM, Distance, Heart Rate, Speed,
Resistance Level (Load), Watts
Programs Manual, Preset (17), User Set-up (2), Heart Rate
Control (2)
Display Multi-Color LCD
Heart Rate Grip Pulse and Receiver (chest strap is not
included)
Program Matrix 16 Row by 20 Columns
Program Buttons 5 Program Group Buttons for Heart Rate Control,
Healthy Living, Sports Training, Weight Loss and
User Set-up Programs
Levels of Resistance 16 Levels
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Resistance
Quick
Change
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Program Group
Console Overview
Readout Display
Preset Programs
Media Holder
Start/QuickStart Button
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a tness program. If you feel faint, dizzy or experience
chest pains, stop your workout and consult a physician.
CAUTION: Always consult a phsician before starting
Hold to RESET
START/Pause
ENTER
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Resistance
Quick Change
Quick
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Resistance Buttons
Resistance Buttons
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Starting an Exercise Program
Starting an exercise program can sound like a daunting task, but just
remember that your main goal is to boost your health by meeting the basic
physical activity recommendations.
Before you begin an exercise program, or substantially increase your level of
activity, be sure to consult your primary care physician. In preparation for a
visit you may also want to take the PAR-Q Assessment. The Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) will help you determine your suitability for
beginning an exercise program and prepare you for discussing your physical
activity program with your physician.
1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition or that you
should participate in physical activity only as recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel pain in your chest during physical activity?
3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing
physical activity?
4. Do you lose you balance because of dizziness?
5. Do you ever lose consciousness?
6. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a
change in your physical activity?
7. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or a heart
condition?
8. Do you know of any reason you should not participate in physical activity?
If you answered yes to one or more of the questions, if you are over 40 years
of age and have been inactive or if you are concerned about your health,
consult a physician before beginning an exercise program or substantially
increasing your physical activity. If you answered no to each question then it’s
likely you can begin an exercise program.
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Heart Rate Monitoring
Seeing your heart rate
while exercising will
help you understand the
intensity of your exercise
and corresponding heart
rate training zone, and
predict health benets
found through repeated
bouts of exercise. Refer to
the information below to
understand your heart rate
training zones:
Zone 5 — Performance Redline Zone: 90% - 100% of your Max HR
The performance zone involves extreme eort, requiring the heart to beat
at or near maximum capacity. Training bouts include intense incline or
sprinting, beneting speed, power, and anaerobic performance competency.
Zone 4 — Threshold Zone: 80% - 90% of your Max HR
The threshold zone involves intense jogging or sub-maximal sprinting,
typically unsustainable for long periods of time. Benets include highlyelevated calorie burn, speed and power performance enhancement,
improved lactate removal capabilities, and enriched heart health.
Zone 3 — Aerobic Zone: 70% - 80% of your Max HR
The aerobic zone is ideal for cardiovascular training. Workouts in this zone
are more intense, involving moderate jogging. Long-term benets are
improved heart health and cardiovascular performance, reductions in blood
pressure and cholesterol, and increased calorie burn.
Zone 2 — Temperate Zone: 60% - 70% of your Max HR
The temperate zone consists of moderate-intensity exercise, typically as fast
walking to slow jogging. Speaking is more dicult and breathing is elevated.
Benets are similar to those of the healthy heart rate zone, though caloric
expenditure is higher.
Zone 1 — Healthy Heart Zone: 50% - 60% of your Max HR
The healthy heart zone involves safe, low-intensity activity, like mediumto-brisk walking. Full conversations can be held, despite a gentle increase
in respiration. Benets include reduced risk of heart and vascular disease,
moderated blood pressure and cholesterol, and improved insulin sensitivity.
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sensors
Reading Your Heart Rate
Contact Heart Rate Sensors are
built into the hand grips of the R5i
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 having diculty
picking up your heart 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 do not
transfer your pulse as eectively 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 calculate your heart rate accurately.
Chest Strap
The R5i Recumbent Bike has an integrated
heart rate receiver built into the console.
To purchase a heart rate chest strap go to
www.LifeSpanFitness.com.
The chest strap should be worn as shown.
When using a chest strap you may need to
warm up rst to increase the moisture in
your skin. If this doesn’t work use aloe or
another moisturizer where the sensors on
the chest strap are making contact with
your skin.
NOTE: The heart rate monitoring system will vary due to your age,
method of use, physiology and other factors. LifeSpan cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the heart rate readings.
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Preset Programs
Preset programs automatically change the resistance level during a workout
according to a preset pattern called a prole. This provides a better workout,
since it uses a wider range of muscles and dierent intensities, a well-known
benet in the cross-training and interval-training world.
Each preset program can be set to change the resistance level. Each has
a suggested duration which can be adjusted to anywhere from 10 to 99
minutes. Two overall levels may be selected, which raises or lowers the
program prole.
Changing the resistance level changes which muscles are used. Adjust the
resistance level to your personal preferences, or to target dierent muscles.
Long Slow Distance
(40 minutes default)
This prole has small changes,
allowing for a more consistent style of eort, maximizing the duration of
your workout.
Short Interval
(20 minute default)
This has the widest variation of
resistance level, and has the shortest default duration.
Moderate Interval
(30 minute default)
Smaller resistance changes than
Short Interval, but greater overall duration, resulting in a longer workout.
Long Interval
(40 minute default)
The smallest resistance alterations
of any of the interval workouts, allowing a longer overall duration.
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Negative Interval 1
(30 minute default)
A good choice for someone new
to interval training. Resistance levels decrease in the second half of the
workout.
Negative Interval 2
(30 minute default)
A slightly higher-intensity version
of Negative Interval 1.
Fartlek
(30 minute default)
A Fartlek is a Swedish workout that
inspires improved levels of tness
through unpredictable changes in programming. This prole purposefully
has no predictable pattern to its prole.
Uphill Climb
(30 minute default)
A gradual increase, then
corresponding decrease of
resistance.
Pyramid Climb
(30 minute default)
Similar to Uphill Climb but with
less frequent changes.
Plateau Climb
(40 minute default)
A higher-intensity version of Long
Slow Distance, with a steady level
of eort comprising the majority of the prole.
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Ladder
(30 minute default)
A form of interval training with
longer, increasingly-intense
intervals. Each unique, altering level is designed to mimic a higher rung on a
ladder. This is the most dicult of the preset programs.
Uphill Interval
(20 minute default)
Similar to Short Interval, but with
more pronounced changes in
intensity.
Steady Pace
(40 minute default)
Similar to Long Slow Distance, but with a lower intensity, steady prole. This
is the easiest of the preset programs.
Long Slow Distance 2
(40 minute default)
Similar to Long Slow Distance, but
reaches maximum intensity more rapidly.
Cardio Ride
(20 minute default)
A short, continuous workout with
consistently high intensity.
Short Interval 2
(20 minute default)
Similar to Short Interval, but with a
more rapid buildup to the initial interval.
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Uphill Climb
(30 minute default)
Gradually increases intensity
throughout the entire workout.
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Warranty
This LifeSpan
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.
Frame
Parts
Labor
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 specied 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 qualied service technician).
recumbent
bike comes with the following limited warranty valid
Residential
Lifetime
5 Years
2 Years
Commercial (4 hr/day)
5 Years
2 Years
1 Year
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 ecient
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 form 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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Assembling Your R5i Recumbent 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 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.
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Hardware Included
Item# Part Description Item# Part Description
1 Main Frame 8 Bottom Shock Cover
2 Front Support 9 Seat Bottom
3 Rear Support 10
4 Seat Rail Assembly 11 Upright Cover
5 Seatback/Armrest
6 Seatback Shock 13
7 Top Shock Cover 14 Seat Mount
Console Upright
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Left Pedal
Right Pedal
Hardware Bag Contents
Item # Qty. Hardware
Description
15 2 M8 x 75L Bolt
16 2 M8 Curved Washer
27 3 M8 x 50L Countersink
Bolt
31 1
Multi-Wrench: 10, 13,
14, 15, 17, 22mm
29 1 Allen Wrench-5mm
30 1 Allen Wrench-4mm
Pre-installed Hardware
Hardware will need to be removed and
re-installed during the installation process
28 2 M6 Washer
17 10 M8 x 15L Bolt
18 6 M8 Washer
19 5 M8 x 16L Bolt
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21 2 M10 Washers
22 2 M10 Nut
23 1 M8 x 30L Bolt
24 1 M8 x 20L Bolt
25 2 M6 Nut
26 5 M3 x 10L Screw
2
M10x55L
Carriage Bolt
M8 x 75L Bolt
(x2)
Multi-Wrench
10, 13, 14, 15,
17, 22 mm
M6 Washer
(x2)
M8 x 16L Bolt
(x5)
M10 Nut
(x2)
M6 Nut
(x2)
M8 Curved
Washer (x2)
Allen Wrench
5mm
M8 x15L Bolt
(x10)
M10 x 55L
Carriage Bolt
(x2)
M8 x 30L Bolt
(x1)
M3 x 10L
Screw (x2)
M8 x 50L Bolt
(x3)
Allen Wrench
4mm
M8 Washer
(x6)
M10 Washers
(x2)
M8 x 20L Bolt
(x1)
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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. Align the Rear Support Assembly (3) with Rear Bracket (B).
B. Set the rear of the main frame assembly on the Seat (9) with the seat’s
bolt holes facing upward as shown below, this will raise the frame
making it easier to install the Rear Support Assembly.
C. Install three M8x16L 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.
D. Securely tighten the top bolt rst, and then the two side bolts.
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B
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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 M8x75L 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 M8x16L Bolts (19) through the top of the Front Bracket (A)
and into the Front Support Assembly (2).
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G
E
4
F
1
G
4
Step 4: Front Support Assembly
A. Check that the Seat Mount (14) is centered along the Seat Rail As-
sembly (4), and tighten the Seat Mount Stop Lever (B) to lock the Seat
Mount on the rail.
B. Align the Seat Rail As-
sembly (4) with its front
(C) and rear (D) brackets on the Main Frame
Assembly (1).
C. Install six M8x15L Bolts
(17) and Washers (18)
through the brackets (C
and D) into the threaded
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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).
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C
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D
E. Plug Connector(s) (E) into Connector(s) (F).
NOTE:
It does not matter which connector(s) plug into each other as long as
both connector(s) are plugged in.
F. Push the excess wire into the hole in the Main Frame Assembly (1)
until the Plastic Grommet (G) is fully seated in the frame.
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J
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22
K
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H
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/Arm-
rest 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 corresponding
Bracket (K) and insert into
the bracket.
D. Install the two M10x55L
Carriage Bolts (20) through
the Bracket (K) and the
Armrest Tube (J).
E. Install the two M10 Wash-
ers (21) and M10 Nuts (22)
onto M10x55L Carriage
Bolts (20) and securely
tighten.
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L
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25
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Step 6: Seatback Shock Assembly
A. Align the Shock Assembly (6) to the Lower Shock Bracket (L), handle
should be on the lower right side.
B. Install one M8x30L Bolt (23) through the Lower Shock Bracket (L) and
Shock Assembly (6).
C. Install the M6 Washer (28) and Nut (25) onto the M8x30L Bolt (23) and
tighten securely.
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Step 6: Seatback Shock Assembly (Continued)
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6
E. Align the top of the Shock Assembly (6) with the Upper Shock Bracket
(M) on the Seatback/Armrest Assembly (5).
F. Install the M8x20L 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 M8x20L bolt and
tighten.
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L
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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 M3x10L 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 M3x10L Screws (26) through the Top Shock Cover (7) into the
Lower Shock Bracket (L).
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14
17
14
rear
front
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).
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inner holes
C. Install four M8x15L Bolts (17) through the Seat Mount (14) into the Seat
Bottom (9). Be sure to install all four bolts before tightening.
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P
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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).
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).
D. Install three M8x50L Countersink Bolts
(27) through the Console Upright
Assembly (10) and into the Console
Upright Bracket (P) Do not tighten
until all three bolts are installed.
NOTE: Be Careful not to pinch the
wiring when securing the upright
assembly (10) to the console upright
bracket (P).
E. Slide the Upright Cover (11) down the
Console Upright Assembly (10) to cover the mounting bolts and bracket.
Press down rmly to snap into place.
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Step 10: Pedal Assembly
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13
R
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 (13) and
the “L” on the
top of the Left
Pedal (12)
B. Hand tighten
the Right Pedal
(13) into the
Right Crank Arm
(R) by turning
clockwise
C. Tighten both
pedals with the
provided 15mm
Wrench (31).
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Step 11: Setting Date and Time
To set the date and time in your console follow these steps:
1. Press any of the quick resistance buttons to initiate the date and time set
up mode. The console will read Update Calendar.
2. Press and hold any of the quick resistance buttons for 5 seconds.
3. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct YEAR. Press ENTER.
4. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to select the correct MONTH. Press ENTER.
5. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct DAY. Press ENTER.
6. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct HOUR. Press ENTER.
7. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct MINUTES. Press ENTER.
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Leveling
Your R5i bike comes with Two Leveling Feet (S) in the back and Two Stationary
feet (T) in the front. Gently rock the bike back and forth to see if any of the feet
are not sitting on the oor Adjust the Rear Feet (S) until all 4 feet are sitting on
the oor.
HINT:
If the right front foot is not solid on the oor, turn the left rear foot
counterclockwise to tilt the right front foot down to the oor.
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Seat Adjustments
Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment
Your R5i 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 R5i 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.
V
B
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Quick
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CAUTION: Always consult a phsician before starting
a tness program. If you feel faint, dizzy or experience
chest pains, stop your workout and consult a physician.
Hold to RESET
A B
START/Pause
ENTER
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Console Buttons
The R5i comes with our innovative Intelli-Key feature that will prompt you
through console operations by using intelligent lights on the buttons that
automatically ash when they need to be pressed to continue operations.
A. 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 from 00:00 and you can manually adjust
the resistance using the ▲ /▼ arrows.
A. Pause: -If you need to temporarily stop your workout, press the START
button to PAUSE. To RESTART the workout, press the START button. After
10 minutes of no activity the console will reset.
A. Reset: - To RESET the console, press and hold the START button for 3
seconds.
B. Enter: - The ENTER button is used to select each piece of information
needed during program setup, including Program, Workout Level and
Workout Time.
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C. 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.
D. Program Buttons: - The R5i has Program Group buttons. These are
designed to help you add variety to your exercise program while staying
consistent with your exercise goals. To quickly select a specic program that
matches your workout objective use one of the program buttons. These 4
buttons group the programs into HRC User, Healthy Living, Sports Training
and Weight Loss 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.
E. Quick Resistance Buttons: - The R5i 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 also use these
buttons to adjust the entire prole of the program, making the program
easier or more dicult to complete.
Setting the Date and Time
Before getting started using Your R5i Recumbent Bike make sure the date
and time are properly set on the console to ensure that your exercise data is
properly recorded.
To set the date and time in your console follow these steps:
1. Press any of the quick resistance buttons to initiate the date and time set
up mode. The console will read Update Calendar.
2. Press and hold any of the quick resistance buttons for 5 seconds.
3. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct YEAR. Press ENTER.
4. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to select the correct MONTH. Press ENTER.
5. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct DAY. Press ENTER.
6. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct HOUR. Press ENTER.
7. Press the ▲ /▼ buttons to set the correct MINUTES. Press ENTER.
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RPM
Alpha Numeric Window - The R5i 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 R5i 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 Kilometer by using the Engineering Mode.)
Calories - Estimated calories burned since the beginning of the workout.
RPM - Number of Pedal Revolutions per minute.
Pulse- Your measured heart rate using the hand pulse sensors located
on the handlebars.
Distance - Total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the
beginning of the workout
Watts - An estimate of the power you are putting into the bike.
Time - The workout time elapsed or the workout time remaining.
Date - The date is presented as the year / month / day below the
program matrix.
Time - The time of day is shown in the bottom center window when the
console is not in use.
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QuickSTART
The quickest way to get started with a workout is to press the START button.
This will start the recumbent bike in manual mode with the time counting up
from 00:00. You can also set a desired workout Time and update your Weight
in the console for more accurate calorie calculation by following these steps:
A. Press ENTER to select manual mode.
B. Select the amount of time (in minutes) you want to use the manual
program by pressing the resistance ▲ /▼ buttons. Press ENTER.
C. Use the resistance ▲ /▼ buttons to set your weight. Your weight is used
to more accurately calculate calories burned. Press ENTER.
D. Press START and the recumbent bike will start with the time counting
down from the preset time.
E. To increase resistance press the ▲ button.
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Starting in Manual Mode
The quickest way to get started is to press the START button. Pressing the
START button will select the Manual program and the TIME will start counting
up from 00:00. You can also press ENTER to select the Manual program. Using
the ENTER button will allow you to set a specic workout TIME.
Starting a Preset Program
1. Select Program - Use the Program buttons to select your desired Exer-
cise Program. Each program button has multiple programs that you can
scroll through. Each time you press the program button you will move
to the next program option. Once you nd the desired program press
ENTER.
You can also select programs by pressing the ▲ /▼ arrows. Press ENTER
when you nd the program you want to use.
2. Set Program Level - There are 2 levels of intensity with each preset
program (1 being the easiest and 2 being the most dicult).
3. Set Time – Set the program TIME of your workout using the ▲ /▼
arrow keys. Press ENTER.
4. Press the START button to begin your workout.
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Custom User Set-Up Programs
There are 2 user programs that provide you with the ability to establish
customized program proles specic to your workout requirements. Once
these programs are completed they are saved by the console and can be
selected like any other preset program. Complete the following steps to set
up a user program:
1. Select USER1 or USER2 Programs - Use the ▲ /▼ arrow keys to select
the USER1 OR USER2 programs. Press ENTER.
2. Set Time - Set the program TIME of your workout using the ▲ /▼ arrow
keys. Press ENTER.
3. Set Level – Select the level for each segment in the exercise program.
Press ENTER and repeat until all 20 segments are complete.
4. START - Press the START button.
Once the program has been set up, simply scroll to the USER1 or USER2
program and press START.
My Zone Heart Rate Control Programs
The R5i has 2 MyZone Heart Rate control
programs: Constant and Interval. In
each of these programs you will set
your target heart rate and the console
will automatically adjust the resistance
to maintain your heart rate at either a
CONSTANT level or at an alternating LOW
and HIGH level. You will need to use the
hand pulse sensor to receive your heart
rate throughout the course of the workout.
You can also purchase a chest strap for a
wireless heart rate readout. Please review
the Heart Rate Monitoring section of this
Owner’s Manual for more information.
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HRC1 – Constant Heart Rate Control
The Constant Heart Rate is a steady state program that lets you select a single
heart rate to maintain throughout your workout. After 3 minutes of warm up,
the pedaling resistance will automatically be adjusted every 10 seconds to
get your heart rate up to the preset level that you selected and then maintain
your heart rate during the workout. Refer to the Heart Rate Training section of
this manual to determine your optimal training zones based on your age and
exercise objectives.
To use this program:
1. Select HRC1 - Use the ▲ /▼ arrow keys to select the HRC1
program. Press the ENTER button to select.
2. Set Time - Set the program TIME using the ▲ /▼ arrow keys.
Press ENTER. Remember that the program will include 3 minutes of
warm up and 3 minutes of cool down not included in the time you set.
3. Set Age – Enter your age using the ▲ /▼ arrow keys.
Press ENTER.
4. Set Target Heart Rate – Set your target heart rate using the ▲ /▼
arrow keys. Press ENTER.
5. Press the START button to begin your workout.
OPERATIONS
While exercising you can change the Resistance level by pressing the
▲ /▼ buttons. To pause your exercise program press the START
button and to reset your program, press the START button for 3 seconds.
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HRC2 – Interval Heart Rate Control
The Interval program is designed to help you increase your aerobic endurance
and improve heart rate recovery. This program lets you select a LOW (or
recover target heart rate) and a HIGH target. After a 3-minute warm-up the
console will adjust the Level every 10 seconds to maintain your Low target for
2 minutes. Then the console will adjust the Level to raise your heart rate to the
High target that you selected and once again keep it at this level for 2 minutes
and then repeat the process until the end of the workout. It is recommended
that you set the workout time to 20 minutes or higher to use this program
eectively.
To use this program:
1. Select HRC2 - Use the ▲ /▼ arrow keys to select the HRC2
program. Press the ENTER button to select.
2. Set Time - Set the program TIME using the ▲ /▼ arrow keys.
Press ENTER. Remember that the program will include 3 minutes
of warm up and 3 minutes of cool down not included in the time you set.
3. Set Age – Enter your age using the ▲ /▼ arrow keys.
Press ENTER.
4. Set HIGH Target Heart Rate – Set your HIGH internal training heart
rate using the ▲ /▼ arrow keys. Press ENTER.
5. Set LOW Target Heart Rate – Set your LOW internal training heart
rate using the ▲ /▼ arrow keys. Press ENTER.
6. Press the START button to begin your workout.
WARNING: Heart rate monitoring may be inaccurate. Over exercising
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may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising
immediately.
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Saving Your Results
Getting and Installing the App
Visit LifeSpan’s app page:
www.lifespantness.com/apps/active-trac-setup.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth communications system in this console can send activity
information to LifeSpan apps. Your phone must be equipped with Bluetooth
4.0 or later, also known as Bluetooth Low Energy. All iPhones and most
Android phones have this.
Bluetooth Operation
To sync your activity data with your LifeSpan app,
1. Stop pedaling
2. Press the Start/Pause button to pause your workout
3. Press the Bluetooth button
4. Hold your phone a couple of inches from the console. Syncing will take a
few seconds.
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Maintenance and Tips
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 Display
Press Enter. The display will show Roller. This is something
that does not need adjustment.
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Roller
Press Enter. The display will show Select the units.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change between Si
(metric) or EN English modes.
Press Enter. The display will show Set calendar On or O.
Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change between On or O
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.
Press Enter Console goes back to normal
Select the units
SI or EN
Set Calendar On/O
Total Distance
0 000
Total Hours
0 000
operating mode
Troubleshooting
If you have a question that isn’t answered in this Owner’s Manual, visit our website
at www.LifeSpanFitness.com or call us at 877.654.3837 option 4.
Problem: Unit is unstable or rocks while in use.
Solution: Make sure unit is on a solid, level surface. Adjust the rear adjustment
feet until all 4 feet are sitting solid on the oor.
Problem: Rough feeling in pedals when in use.
Solution: If everything is tight, contact LifeSpan Customer Service for
replacement pedals.
Problem: Excess play in the handlebars or frame components.
Solution: Using the provided assembly tools, go over the R5i to make sure all
assembly hardware is tight.
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Maintenance and Tips
General Maintenance
1. Keep the unit clean and dry. It is a good idea to wipe the recumbent 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 R5i Recumbent Bike
Your R5i bike is equipped with two transport wheels (U) located on the front
support. Carefully lift the back of the bike up until the transport wheels make
contact with the oor and roll the bike to the desired location. Be sure to
bend your knees and use proper lifting techniques while moving this product. It may be dicult to roll the bike on 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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R5i
Version 1.0
LifeSpan Fitness
785 West 1700 South Suite 1
Salt Lake City, UT. 84104
Phone: 877.654.3837
www.LifeSpanFitness.com
Recumbent Bike Interactive Trainer
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