Life Fitness CU300 manuale d’uso

CU300 and CR300 Ex er cise Bik es USER MANU AL[...]

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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 W arning - Possible Radio / T elevision Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with[...]

3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Unp acking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

U NP ACKING THE U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE 1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS. 2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TO P FLAPS. 3. Fold the T OP FLAPS outward fully . 4. With the help of another person, remove the T OP SHIPPING TRA Y . CAUTION: Some parts extend through the bottom of the SHIPPING TRA Y. Be careful not to damage the p ar[...]

A SSEMBLING THE U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE T ools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillip s Screwdriver 1. Locate and install the two LEVELER FEET (A) to the bottom of the REAR ST ABILIZER (B). 2. Attach the REAR ST ABILIZER (B) to the BASE UNIT (C) using two 2-3/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (1) from the top of the REAR ST ABILIZE[...]

6 U NP ACKING THE R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE 1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS. 2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TO P FLAPS. 3. Fold the T OP FLAPS outward fully . 4. With the help of another person, remove the SIDE SHIPPING TRA Y . CAUTION: Be sure to keep the left and right sides of the SIDE SHIPPING TRA Y together while removi[...]

7 A SSEMBLING THE R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE T ools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillip s Screwdriver 1. Locate and install the two LEVELER FEET (A) to the bottom of the REAR ST ABILIZER (B). 2. Attach the REAR ST ABILIZER (B) to the BASE UNIT (C) using two 2-3/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (1) from the top of the REAR ST ABI[...]

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Bally ® upright exercise bike: CU300 Bally recumbent exercise bike: CR300 See Section 7, titled Specifications p age in this manual for product-specific features. S t atement of Purpose: The exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movement s of riding a bicycle at vario[...]

9 1 G ETTING S T ARTED 1.1 I MPORT A NT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY W ARNING: The safety of the product can be maint ained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear . See Preventative Maintenance section for details.  Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The bike is int[...]

1.2 S ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Bally exercise bike. W HERE TO P LACE T HE B ALL Y ® E XERCISE B IKE Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications , for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of four feet, o[...]

11 Adjusting the seat on the recumbent bike: Lif t the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right side of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engagement. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place. Check the seat dist ance aga[...]

2 T HE D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE 2.1 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE O VERVIEW The computerized display console on the exercise bike allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next. 12[...]

13 2.2 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE D ESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the exercise bike console are listed and described in this section. Se e Section 4, titled The Workouts , for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts. A QUICK ST ART : Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately , without having t[...]

J WORKOUT LED INDICA TORS: A set of LEDs is matched to a set of workout statistics that are displayed during a workout-in-progress. See the MESSAGE CENTER description above. Each LED lights up when the corresponding statistic, such as Calories , is being displayed. K MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a wo[...]

3 H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE 3.1 W HY H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE ? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind heart rate zone training approach to exercise. Zone training identifies a[...]

3.2 H EART R AT E M ONITORING T HE T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP ( OPTIONAL ) The Bally exercise bike can be equipped with telemetry , a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the exercise bike console. These electrodes are attached to a heart rate chest strap that the us[...]

4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VER VIEWS This section lists the Lifecycle exercise bikes pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts . QUICK ST ART is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the step s involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the QUICK ST ART key[...]

E NTERING A GE When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed age to the correct value, and press ENTER. Lifecycle exercise bike workout programs that set a target heart rate* zone first calculate the user s theoretical maximum heart rate  by subtracting the user s age from the nu[...]

19 P AUSING W ORKOUTS T o pause a workout, press the CLEAR/P AUSE key . Pedalling must not cease. P AUSE will eliminate resistance during the p ause duration. T o continue the workout, press the ENTER key . I NITIA TING A N E ARL Y C OOL -D OWN Workout s end automatically in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. Press the COOL DOWN ke[...]

20 Each workout session includes the following phases: 1 W arm-up gradually brings the heart rate into the lower portion of the t arget heart rate zone, increasing respiration and blood flow to working muscles. 2 Plateau increases heart rate to bring it is within the target zone. T o check the heart rate grasp the handpulse sen- sors or wear the te[...]

G RADUAL H ILL In this workout, the gradual changes in resistance are extremely subtle, lowering perceived exertion. The changes in resistance also are independent of the users pedaling speed. The cardiovascular workout is effective, efficient, and enjoyable at the same time. The workout consists of one hill. The user determines the height of th[...]

5 O PTIONAL S ETTINGS Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the Lifecycle Exercise Bike console. E NTERING A ND USING THE O PTIONAL S ETTINGS F EA TURE Press the Pause/Clear key twice, and then press Enter . The console beeps three times, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays [...]

6 S ER VICE A ND T ECHNICAL D AT A 6.1 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The exercise bike is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today . The manufacturer s products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locations[...]

24 6.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE O PTIONAL T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP H EART R AT E R EADING I S E RRA TIC O R A BSENT E NTIREL Y  Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on the chest strap. See Section 3.2, titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details. The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings. ?[...]

25 6.4 H OW TO O B T AIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 1. V erify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its features and workouts. 2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit. The serial number plate is located on the front stabilizer , below the shroud. 3. Contact Customer Support Ser[...]

7 S PECIFICA TIONS 7.1 U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER displays with T ime in Zone, Cool Down duration, Heart Rate, S peed, Heart Rate Percent age of Theoretical Maximum, Distance, Calories per Hour , and Calories Summaries: T ime, d[...]

27 7.2 R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER displays with T ime in Zone, Cool Down duration, Heart Rate, S peed, Heart Rate Percent age of Theoretical Maximum, Distance, Calories per Hour , and Calories Summaries: T ime, distance WORKOU[...]