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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:

Life Fitness Upright Lifecycle® Exercise Bike Models:

C1 / C3

Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness bike. Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety to
ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your bike. We hope you
achieve the product experience on your bike that you expect, but if you do have any service issues please go to the

How to Obtain Product Service

section which will provide information on obtaining domestic and international product

service. See

Specifications

in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Lifecycle exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movements of riding a
bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance.

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Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. The 

manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an
exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease; or is over
the age of 45; or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. The
manufacturer also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product. 

If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, he or
she must stop immediately.

Summary of Contents for LifeCycle C1

Page 1: ...C1 C3 UPRIGHT LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKES Owner s Manual 8974901 REV B 2 ...

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Page 3: ...eting Sales Email kundenberatung lifefitness com Operating Hours 08 30 16 30 h MEZ Spain Life Fitness IBERIA C Frederic Mompou 5 1º1ª 08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona SPAIN Telephone 34 93 672 4660 Fax 34 93 672 4670 Service Email info iberia lifefitness com Sales Marketing Email info iberia lifefitness com Operating Hours 9 00h 18 00h Monday Thursday 8 30h 15 00h Friday Belgium Life Fitness Bene...

Page 4: ...t does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from t...

Page 5: ...1 3 7 Accessory Trays and Console 12 3 8 Assemble the Handlebar 13 3 9 Pedals 14 3 10 C1 Water Bottle Holder and Bracket 14 4 Initial Setup 15 5 Main Features 17 5 1 Accessories 17 5 2 Contact Heart Rate 17 6 Service and Product Maintenance 18 6 1 Troubleshooting 18 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Tips 20 6 3 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 21 6 4 How to Obtain Product Service 21 7 Specifications 22 8 ...

Page 6: ...duct specific features Statement of Purpose The Life Fitness Lifecycle exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movements of riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance CAUTION Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment The manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercis...

Page 7: ...safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Never insert objects into any openings in this product If an object should drop inside turn off the power unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it If the item cannot be reached contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in an...

Page 8: ...hock or injury to persons Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked Keep the air openings free of lint hair and the like To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then remove plug...

Page 9: ... OVERVIEW 7 Water Bottle Holder Accessory Tray Console Contact Heart Rate Sensors Seat Adjustment Pedal Leveler Pedal Water Bottle Holder Contact Heart Rate Sensors Seat Adjustment Console Leveler C1 with Track Console C3 with Track Console ...

Page 10: ... 2 50mm Button Head Screw 2 2 2 20mm Button Head Screw 3 2 2 100mm Hex Head Bolt 4 5 5 Thick Flat Washer 16mm O D 5 2 2 60mm Hex Head Bolt 6 6 4 12mm Small Head Phillips Screw 7 4 4 Flat Washer 12mm O D 8 3 3 Nylock Nut on seat 9 3 3 Flat Washer on seat 10 2 2 8mm Phillips Screw 11 2 2 6mm Phillips Screw 12 1 1 6mm Phillips Screw w Locking Compound 13 0 2 8mm Phillips Screw 14 4 4 15mm Button Head...

Page 11: ...00mm Hex Head Bolt Thick Flat Washer 16mm O D 60mm Hex Head Bolt Nylock Nut on seat 12mm Self Tapping Screw 6mm Phillips Screw with Locking Compound Flat Washer on seat 8mm Phillips Screw 15mm Button Head Screw Flat Washer 12mm O D Flat Washer 18mm O D 6mm Phillips Screw 12mm Small Head Phillips Screw 9 ...

Page 12: ...te the MONOCOLUMN E Slide the MONOCOLUMN COVER F onto the MONOCOLUMN as shown Slide the MONOCOLUMN COVER up to the CONSOLE SUPPORT G Note A plastic zip tie has been included to keep the MONOCOL UMN COVER F from falling during assembly Note The MONOCOLUMN COVER F must slide over the WIRE TIE H taped to the front of the MONOCOLUMN E With the CONSOLE SUPPORT G facing the front of the unit as shown sl...

Page 13: ...eaded studs on the bottom of the SEAT Align the threaded studs of the SEAT with the mounting holes in the SEAT POST MOUNTING PLATE Q Secure the seat to the SEAT POST MOUNTING PLATE using the three previously removed NYLOCK NUTS and FLAT WASHERS Tighten the NUTS securely Locate the SEAT POST CAP R With the curved side facing upward toward the SEAT O and the inside notch aligned with the SEAT POST P...

Page 14: ...he CONSOLE WIRE 15 pin connector X HEART RATE WIRE 4 pin connector Y SUPPLE MENTAL POWER WIRE 2 pin connector MM and GROUND WIRE single spade BB Green to the corresponding CONNECTORS located on the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET W using four 12mm SELF TAPPING SCREWS 17 Tighten the SCREWS securely Do not overtighten the SCREWS C1 Only Remove th...

Page 15: ...MN E Connect the WIRES DD leading from the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY and the MONOCOLUMN Slide the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY fully into the MONOCOLUMN Secure the HANDLEBAR ASSEM BLY to the MONOCOLUMN using four 15 mm BUTTON HEAD SCREWS 14 and matching FLAT WASHERS 15 Tighten the SCREWS securely CAUTION Be careful not the pinch the WIRES DD when sliding the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY CC into the MONO COLUMN E Insert the ...

Page 16: ...stment clip The PEDAL STRAP should securely engage the strap adjustment clip Install the RIGHT PEDAL EE to the USER RIGHT CRANK ARM GG Repeat for the LEFT PEDAL marked with an L and PEDAL STRAP marked with an L Note The LEFT PEDAL has reverse threads Note Pedals need to be securely tightened or clicking may occur 3 10 C1 WATER BOTTLE HOLDER BRACKET Parts Hardware Bag 5 2 12mm Small Head Phillips S...

Page 17: ...d 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 The bike post features a vertical locking pin seat adjustment system which makes it easy and safe to change the height of the seat quickly To raise the seat first get off the bike Hold the seat turn the spring ...

Page 18: ...cations for power requirements Insert the AC adapter into an electrical outlet that has been prop erly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Insert the power adapter jack into the barrel plug on the bottom of the exercise bike Then insert the power supply into the wall outlet Make sure the cord is routed so that it doesn t bind and will not be walked on Check tha...

Page 19: ... heart rate when not using the chest strap In addition to utilize heart rate controlled workouts the chest strap must be used For the most accurate read ing use a comfortable grip The console will show a heart rate reading after 15 to 20 seconds Hand pulse sensors can work differently with different body types With some individuals it can be very difficult to extract a heart rate reading Follow th...

Page 20: ...rmal for any mechanical device to become louder as speed increases Can t feel a resistance change at the beginning levels The resistance curve of the Lifecycle exercise bike is designed so that you can feel a greater difference in resistance at higher levels Wireless heart rate is not working Potential reasons for the wireless heart rate not to work properly include 1 The wireless heart rate is tu...

Page 21: ...r adjusting the seat height iPod is not recognized Note Applies to Track Console only This is displayed if your version of the iPod Player is not supported by the bike It may also be displayed if the connector on the bike or iPod is damaged iPod is not charging while in Energy Saver mode Note Applies to Track Console only Your iPod will not charge if the bike enters Energy Saver mode This is norma...

Page 22: ...e housing thoroughly on a regular basis LIFE FITNESS APPROVED CLEANERS Two preferred cleaners have been approved by Life Fitness reliability experts PureGreen 24 and Gym Wipes Both cleaners will safely and effectively remove dirt grime and sweat from equipment PureGreen 24 and the Antibacterial Force formula of Gym Wipes are both disinfectants that are effective against MRSA and H1N1 PureGreen 24 ...

Page 23: ...matrix 3 Locate and document the serial number of the unit The serial number plate is located on the front stabilizer below the shroud Please also have proof of purchase information available ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY Console Overlay Clean Inspect Bottle Holders Clean Inspect Console Mounting Bolts Inspect Frame Clean Inspect Plastic Covers Clean Inspect Inspect Lifepulse Sensors Clean Inspe...

Page 24: ...sories Water Bottle Holder Reading Rack C1 Two Accessory Trays Reading Rack C3 Resistance System Eddy Current C1 Generator C3 Note Both resistance systems are speed independent Assembled Dimensions C1 C3 Length 41 in 104 cm 45 in 114 cm Width 23 5 in 60 cm 27 2 in 69 cm Height 56 in 142 cm 56 in 142 cm Weight 116 lbs 52 6 kg 112 8 lbs 51 kg Shipped Dimensions C1 C3 Length 44 88 in 114 cm 44 88 in ...

Page 25: ...on as a result of the Product s location alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and main tain the Product as set out in your User Manual Manual All terms of this warranty are void if this Product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States of America excluding Alaska Hawaii and Canada and are then subject to the ter...

Page 26: ...ure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty or otherwise of any damage to any person or property including any lost profits or lost savings for any special indirect secondary incidental or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product Some states do no...

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