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C1 / R1 LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKES
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USER MANUAL
©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 installation instructions. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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3.4 Using the Workouts (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 4 Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 4.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 4.2 Preventative Maintenan
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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. Statement of Purpose: The exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movements of riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance. Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. The manufacturer S
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1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam- age 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 bike is intend- ed for use solely in the manner described in this manual. • Always follow the console instructions for proper operation. • Close supervision is neces
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• To 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, and pedals. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 7
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1.2 SETUP Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike. WHERE TO PLACE THE EXERCISE BIKE Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used. See Section 6, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of four feet, or 120 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side. HOW TO STABILIZE THE EXERCISE BIKE After placing the bike in position, check the unit's stability
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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT TO ENSURE CORRECT BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING Proper seat positioning minimizes unnecessary leg muscle fatigue. To 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 rotation, relative to the body. The user should be able to pedal without locking the knees or shifting in the seat. Adjusting the seat on the C1 upright bike: The bike post
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Adjusting the seat on the R1 recumbent bike: Lift the spring-loaded adjustment handle located on the right side of 5 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 again and readjust it if necessary. NOTE: The seat carriage can be adjusted if it is too tight and does not slide freely or if it is too loose and roc
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HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS The bike pedal safety straps keep the user's shoes on the pedals during a workout. The straps should fit comfortably, 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. The straps can be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe sizes. Each strap is held in place by a spring-loaded clip that is connected to the outer edge of each pedal. T
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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW 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 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the exercise bike console are listed and described in this section. See Section 3, titled The Workouts, for d
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A START/STOP/HOLD TO RESET: Use this key to initiate a number of different functions on the bike. • Beginning a 30-minute QUICK-START MANUAL workout immediately, without setup steps • Beginning a workout after completing the setup steps for a specific workout • Pausing a workout-in-progress • Restarting a paused workout • Deleting a current workout and making it possible to set up a new workout B ENTER: Press this key to accept information displayed by the console when setting up a workout. C
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2.3 THE WATER BOTTLE HOLDER AND READING RACK A WATER 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 panel of the console. Upright Model Recumbent Model B B A A 15
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2.4 HEART RATE MONITORING THE HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEM 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 Model C1 Recumbent Model R1 5 5 A A NOTE: Excessively squeezing the hand pulse sensors will not improve the heart rate reading. 16
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3 THE WORKOUTS 3.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS 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 START MANUAL MODE is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The resistance level does not change automatically. INTERVAL combines “hills” and “valleys” of different
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3.2 SETTING UP AND USING THE WORKOUTS To activate the console, press any key, or simply start pedaling. When the console display lights up, either select QUICK START 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 duration 3. Selecting a level 4. Starting the workout (pressing START or ENTER) SELECTING AND USING QUICK START MANUAL MODE Press the START key to begin a 3
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SELECTING A LEVEL FOR RANDOM, INTERVAL, SLOPE, PEAK, AND CHALLENGE WORKOUTS After a duration is entered, the bottom DATA 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 the DATA WINDOW, press ENTER to accept the duration. While the workout is in progress, it is possible to change the difficulty level. NOTE: Random, Interval, Slope, Peak,
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STARTING A WORKOUT After accepting a difficulty level, press START to begin the workout. USING WORKOUTS IN PROGRESS The exercise bike MANUAL program features 16 resistance levels, with “1” being the easiest and “16” being the most difficult. The exercise bike RANDOM, SLOPE, INTERVAL, PEAK, and CHALLENGE programs feature 9 difficulty levels, with “1” being the easiest and “9” being the most difficult. While a workout is in progress, it is possible to change the level of the overall workout. To d
