Life Fitness RT8 User Manual

UT8 and RT8Exercise BikesUSER MANUAL

91 GETTING STARTED1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for da

1.2 SETUPRead the entire Operation Manual before setting up the exercise bike.WHERE TO PLACE THE EXERCISE BIKEFollowing all safety instructions in Sec

11Adjusting the seat on the recumbent bike: Lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right side of the seat.Slide the seat forward or ba

2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEWThe computerized display console on the exercise bike allows the user to tailor a workout to personal

132.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONSThe functions for the keys and display windows on the exercise bike console are listed and described in this sectio

K MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. When a workout is inprogress, it displays statistics about

3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is

3.2 HEART RATE MONITORINGTHE HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEMThe hand pulse sensors (A) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the exercise bike. Du

17THE TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAPThe exercise bike is equipped with telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed agains

4 THE WORKOUTS4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWSThis section lists the exercise bikes pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, tit

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19SELECTING A WORKOUTFor HILL, RANDOM, MANUAL, OUTDOOR TRAINING, GRADUAL HILL, FAT BURNER, CARDIO, CARDIO HILL,CARDIO INTERVAL, CARDIO ENDURANCE, and

20PAUSING WORKOUTSTo pause a workout, press the CLEAR/PAUSE key. Pedalling must not cease. PAUSE will eliminate resistance duringthe pause duration. T

21HILLThe HILL workout features intervals of intense aerobic activity separated by intervals of lower-intensity. Interval traininghas been scientifica

OUTDOOR TRAININGTMWORKOUTOUTDOOR TRAINING is based on a RANDOM workout profile with smoother transitions between hills and valleys. Thisworkout simula

CARDIO HILLTMWORKOUTThis workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the

CARDIO INTERVALTMWORKOUTThis workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate*, and a valley, which brings the hea

4.4 MY WORKOUTSTMPERSONAL PROGRAMSThe My Workouts Personal Programs feature on the exercise bike makes it possible to pre-set up to four workouts with

5 OPTIONAL SETTINGSUse the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on theexercise bi

276 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA6.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPSThe exercise bike is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and

6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAPHEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on

Before using this product, it is essential to read thisENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.This will help in setting up the equi

296.5 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and

7 SPECIFICATIONS7.1 UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONSDesigned use: ConsumerMaximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilogramsCONSOLE:Displays: MESSA

7.2 RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONSDesigned use: ConsumerMaximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilogramsCONSOLE:Displays: MESSAGE CENTER disp

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3TABLE OF CONTENTSUnpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNPACKING THE UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS.2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TOP FLAPS.3. Fold the TOP FL

ASSEMBLING THEUPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKETools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric AllenWrench Set, Phillips Screwdriver1. Locate and install the two LEVELE

UNPACKING THE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS.2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TOP FLAPS.3. Fold the TOP F

5. Connect the CONNECTOR (J) leading from the HANDLE-BAR ASSEMBLY (E) with the CONNECTOR (J) leading fromthe SEAT ASSEMBLY (F). Be sure the connectors

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:EssentialTMupright exercise bike:UT8EssentialTMrecumbent exercise bike:RT8See