Life Fitness R15 manual

C1 5 / R1 5 LIFECY CLE ® EXERCISE BIKES USER MANU AL ©2005 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and Lifecycle are a registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. CO-001-05 (04.05)[...]

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user manual and ALL inst allation 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 the[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. Getting S tarted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.2 Set-up .[...]

3. 4 Using the Workouts (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 4 Service and T echnical Dat a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 4.1 Preventative Maintenanc[...]

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness upright exercise bike: C1 5 Life Fitness recumbent exercise bike: R1 5 See Section 6, titled Specifications page in this manual for product-specific features. S tatement of Purpose: The exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movements of riding a bicycle at[...]

1 G ETTING S T ARTED 1.1 I MPORT ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY W ARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam- age and wear . See Preventative Maintenance section for det ails. • Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The exercise bik[...]

• T o ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or recommended by Life Fitness. • Use this product in a well-ventilated area. • Use this product on a solid, level surface. • Make sure that all components are fastened securely . These include the seat post, saddle, handlebars, [...]

1.2 S ETUP Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike. W HERE TO P LACE THE 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 6, titled S pecifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of four feet, or 120 centimeters, betw[...]

H OW TO A DJUST THE S EA T TO E NSURE C ORRECT B IOMECHANICAL P OSITIONING Proper seat positioning minimizes unnecessary leg muscle fatigue. T o determine whether or not the seat requires adjust- ment, sit on it and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at the furthest point in its rot ation, rel[...]

Adjusting the seat on the R1 5 recumbent bike: Lift the spring-loaded adjustment 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 distance ag[...]

H OW TO A DJUST THE P EDAL S TRAPS The bike pedal safety straps keep the user's shoes on the pedals during a workout. The straps should fit comfort ably , but they also should be tight enough to prevent shoes from slipping at any point in the pedaling rotation. Before working out, the user should test and adjust the tightness of the straps. Th[...]

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 work- out to the next. 2.2 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE D ESCRIPTION[...]

A ST ART/ST OP/HOLD T O RESET : Use this key to initiate a number of different functions on the bike. • Beginning a 30-minute QUICK-ST ART MANUAL workout immediately , without setup steps • Beginning a workout after completing the setup step s for a specific workout • Pausing a workout-in-progress • Restarting a p aused workout • Deleting[...]

2.3 T HE W A TER B OTTLE H OLDER AND R EADING R ACK A W A TER BOTTLE HOLDER (A) is mounted on the monocolumn of the bike. A READING RACK (B) for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper p anel of the console. Upright Model Recumbent Model 15 A B A B[...]

2.4 H EART R AT E M ONITORING T HE H AND P ULSE S ENSOR S YSTEM The hand pulse sensors (A) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the exercise bike. During a workout, grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the heart rate after 10 to 15 seconds. Upright Mode[...]

3 T HE W ORKOUTS 3.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS This section lists the exercise bike’ s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 3.2, titled Setting Up and Using the Workouts . QUICK ST ART MANUAL MODE is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the step s involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the[...]

3.2 S ETTING U P AND U SING THE W ORKOUTS T o activate the console, press any key , or simply start pedaling. When the console display lights up, either select QUICK ST ART MANUAL MODE , or select a specific workout. Setting up a specific workout involves four steps, which are described in this section: 1. Selecting a workout 2. Entering a workout [...]

S ELECTING A LEVEL FOR R ANDOM , I NTERV AL , S LOPE , P EAK , AND C HALLENGE W ORKOUTS After a duration is entered, the bottom DA T A WINDOW flashes a default level of “1,” which is the easiest of the 9 difficulty levels. Press ENTER to accept the default. Or , to change the level, use the ARROW keys. Then, when the desired level appears in th[...]

S T ARTING A W ORKOUT After accepting a dif ficulty level, press ST ART to begin the workout. U SING W ORKOUTS IN P ROGRESS The exercise bike MANUAL program features 16 resist ance levels, with “1” being the easiest and “16” being the most difficult. The exercise bike RANDOM, SLOPE, INTERV AL, PEAK, and CHALLENGE programs feature 9 dif ficu[...]

U SING H EART R AT E M ONITORING TO M AXIMIZE W ORKOUT B ENEFITS Research shows that keeping the heart rate within a certain range while exercising promotes muscular and cardiovascular conditioning for maximum health benefits. This range is between 60 percent and 85 percent of a given user ’s theoretical maximum heart rate. The maximum rate varie[...]

3.3 W ORKOUT D ESCRIPTIONS I NTERV AL P URPOSE OF I NTERV AL W ORKOUT Combines alternating hills and valleys of high and low resistance levels. Raising and lowering the heart rate in this manner is proven to efficiently promote fat burn and cardiovascular endurance E XPLANA TION OF T IME S EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segment s, although t[...]

R ANDOM P URPOSE OF R ANDOM W ORKOUT Provides a completely random workout profile of hills and valleys every time the user selects this workout. Endless variety reduces boredom. E XPLANA TION OF T IME S EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segment s, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file b[...]

M ANUAL P URPOSE OF M ANUAL W ORKOUT Allows the user to be in complete control of the resistance level. The level directly corresponds with the braking system. So if the user sets the level to 9, then the braking resist ance is set to 9. E XPLANA TION OF T IME S EGMENTS The workout has 20 total time segment s displayed in the shape of a racetrack. [...]

P EAK P URPOSE OF P EAK W ORKOUT Maintains a const ant resistance level throughout the workout. Intended to burn fat. E XPLANA TION OF T IME S EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segment s, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file begins by displaying the first half of the workout, or 1 - 8 [...]

26 S LOPE P URPOSE OF S LOPE W ORKOUT Gradually increases resistance so user is less aware of the physical demand. Help s user slowly build-up to higher resistance levels and improve cardiovascular endurance. E XPLANA TION OF T IME S EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segment s, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at [...]

C HALLENGE P URPOSE OF C HALLENGE W ORKOUT Maintains a high resist ance level throughout the workout. Challenges the user to a high intensity workout that promotes cardiovascu- lar endurance. E XPLANA TION OF T IME S EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segment s, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The worko[...]

3.4 U SING T HE W ORKOUTS (C HART ) The following charts will help you set up and begin the various workout programs. First, select a workout using the specific workout key . Then, use the Arrows to enter data as prompted. The display will prompt for any additional information that may be needed for the new workout. W ORKOUT S ELECTIONS MANUAL Ente[...]

4 S ERVICE AND T ECHNICAL D ATA 4.1 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 exer- cise equipment on the market today . The manufacturer’s products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locations t[...]

30 4.2 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE S CHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. 4.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE H AND P ULSE S ENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following: • Apply hands to both sensors, one in each hand. • Grasp the sensors firmly . • Apply constant pressure around the [...]

4.4 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE E XERCISE B IKE Problem Solution I hear a clicking noise while I'm pedaling. Use the wrench that was included with the bike to ensure the pedals are assembled as tight as possible. My console does not turn on (light up). Check to make sure the power supply cord is fully plugged into the rear of product and into the wal[...]

32 Problem Solution My console only lets me choose 1-9 Random, Slope, Peak, Challenge, and Interval programs all use resistance levels when I was told there 1-9 difficulty levels as opposed to resist ance levels.This is because the are 16 resistance levels on this bike program has a predetermined profile. In order to maintain this profile a range o[...]

4.5 H OW TO O BT AIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 1. V erify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and it s fea- tures and workouts. 2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit. The serial number plate is located on the front st abilizer , below the shroud. 3. Contact Customer Support Ser[...]

5 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION WHA T IS COVERED: This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED: The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser . HOW LONG IS IT COVERED: Residential: All electrical [...]

WHA T YOU MUST DO: Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the att ached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required); use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days af ter discov- ery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective pa[...]

No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty . EFFECT OF U.S. ST A TE LA WS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other right s which vary from state to state. MODEL LIFETIME 5 YEARS 3 YEARS 1 YEAR C1 5 Frame N/A Electrical Parts & Labor Mechanical Parts R1 5 Frame N/A Electrical [...]

6 S PECIFICA TIONS 6.1 U PRIGHT AND R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Home Maximum user weight: 300 pounds / 136 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: DA T A DISPLA YS with time, RPM, distance, calories, level. and heart rate DOT MA TRIX WINDOW indicating workout profile Summaries: T otal Distance and T otal Calories Burned WORKOUTS:[...]

C1 5 ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS: Length 41 inches / 104 centimeters Width 23.5 inches / 60 centimeters Height 56 inches / 142 centimeters Weight 1 16 pounds / 52.6 kilograms C1 5 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: Length 44.88 inches / 1 14 centimeters Width 17.91 inches / 45.5 centimeters Height 29.92 inches / 76 centimeters Weight 132 pounds / 59.9 kilograms R1 5 AS[...]

• Heart Rate • RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) : The pedaling speed or rate • Dist ance : The total dist ance traveled • Calories : The number of calories burned • Level : The level of a workout-in-progress F WORKOUT LED INDICA TORS: One set of LEDs is matched to the bike’ s set of workout options. During a workout setup, each time the use[...]

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