Life Fitness UT4 manual

UT4 and RT4 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 P ARTS EXTEND THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE TO P SHIPPING TRA Y . BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE T[...]

A SSEMBLING THE U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE T ools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillips 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" BUTT ON 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[...]

A SSEMBLING THE R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE T ools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillip s Screwdriver 1. 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" BUTT ON HEAD SCREWS (1) from the top of the REAR ST A[...]

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Essential TM upright exercise bike: UT4 Essential recumbent exercise bike: RT4 See Section 5, 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 v[...]

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 exercise bi[...]

1.2 S ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the exercise bike. W HERE TO P LACE T HE 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, or 120 centimeters[...]

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 handle to complete engagement. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place. Check the seat dist ance [...]

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 ST ART/ST OP/HOLD TO PRESET : Use this key to initiate a number of different functions[...]

2.3 T HE W A TER B OTTLE H OLDER AN D R EADING R ACK A water bottle holder is mounted on the monocolumn of the bike. A reading rack for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper p anel of the console. 14[...]

3 T HE W ORKOUTS 3.1 W ORKOUT O VER VIEWS 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 steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. Af ter the[...]

S ELECTING A D IFFICUL TY L EVEL After a duration is entered, the bottom DA T A WINDOW flashes a default difficulty level of 1, which is the easiest of the nine dif ficulty levels. Press ENTER to accept the default. Or , to change the level, use the ARROW keys. Then, when the desired level appears in the DA T A WINDOW , press ENTER to accept [...]

17 U SING THE H EART R AT E Z ONE 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 benefit s. This range is between 60 percent and 85 percent of a given user s theoretical maximum heart rate. The maximum rate var[...]

M ANUAL MANUAL is a workout in which the resistance level does not change automatically . When a MANUAL workout is in progress, the user can vary the resistance levels by pressing the UP and DOWN ARROW keys. P EAK PEAK is intended to burn fat by maintaining a constant level of resistance throughout the workout. As the profile diagram indicates, the[...]

19 4 S ER VICE A ND T ECHNICAL D AT A 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 exercise equipment on the market today . The manufacturer s products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locati[...]

20 4.2 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE S CHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. 4.3 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[...]

5 S PECIFICA TIONS 5.1 U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 300 pounds / 136 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: DA T A DISPLA YS with time, RPM, distance, calories, and level DOT MA TRIX WINDOW indicating workout profile Summaries: T ime, distance WORKOUTS: Quck S tart Manual Mode, Interval, Random, Manual[...]

5.2 R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 300 pounds / 136 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: DA T A DISPLA YS with time, RPM, distance, calories, and level DOT MA TRIX WINDOW indicating workout profile Summaries: T ime, distance WORKOUTS: Quck S tart Manual Mode, Interval, Random, Manual, Peak, Slope, Ch[...]