Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 8500 du fabricant Life Fitness
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2 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to this equipment could void your product warranty! Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative. There are no user serviceable parts.
3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Section Description Page 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Lifecycle exercise bikes 8500 8500HR 8500R See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.
5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Life Fitness STRONG LY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program please see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if .
6 Depending on the surface on which the Lifecycle exercise bike is placed, it may need to be stabilized. After you place the bike where you will primarily use it, check the stability of the bike by attempting to rock it back and forth. If it rocks, it is not stable.
7 Do not attempt to adjust the seat while you are pedaling the bike. Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injur y. How to Adjust the Seat A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and the Lifecycle exercise bike is no exception.
8 The pedals on the Lifecycle exercise bike have footstraps with slits on both the inside and the outside of each strap. T o adjust the size of the straps, grasp the outside of the strap and pull down and away from the knob.
9 l Maximum Program Time The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed from the default maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes. Altering the maximum program time will affect all programs except the Fit Test.
10 The Lifecycle exercise bike’s display console is easy to use and it allows you to follow progress as you ride. The on-board computer lets you tailor workouts to individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
11 RACE ON / OFF: Lets you toggle in and out of the Race mode at any time in the Manual, Random and Hill programs. The Speed / RPM display will toggle between RPMs and MPH / KPH every five seconds. The MPH / KPH will be dependent on the pedal speed and the level chosen.
12 Program Profile Window D Summary Instructions E Speed Window F Feedback Window G PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW: Displays a matrix of lights showing the present position and upcoming terrain. The higher the column of lights the greater the resistance. The left- most column of lights represent the current position.
13 Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate range is the optimal way to monitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training exercise program.
14 Wet the electrodes to the transmitter (the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap) and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible.
15 The Lifecycle exercise bike is a “constant work” machine; in the Manual, Random and Hill programs, pedal resistance automatically compensates for changes in RPM. In other words, the slower you pedal, the greater the resistance; conversel y , the faster you pedal the less resistance you feel*.
16 The Programs Step by Step.
17 To Begin a Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout: l First adjust the seat position and make certain the seat pin is properly locked and the bike is level.
18 MANUAL PROGRAM l After selecting a Manual workout, you will be asked to enter a desired workout time in minutes. Enter a number from 10 to 60 † minutes and press ENTER. l Select an effort level from 1 – 20. The effort level will be displayed in the Data Entry Window (you do not need to press ENTER).
19 l After selecting a Hill workout, you will be asked to enter the desired workout time in minutes. Enter a number from 10 to 60 † minutes and press ENTER. l Select an effort level from 1 – 20. The effort level will be displayed in the Data Entry Window (you do not need to press ENTER).
20 Heart Rate Check Points For Fat Burning: 4 First Heart Rate Check Point — Your heart rate should be between 60% and 70% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age categor y. 4 Second Heart Rate Check Point — Your heart rate should be between 70% and 75% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age categor y.
21 On models equipped with telemetry heart rate features, the user must wear an optional heart rate chest strap transmitter to use these programs. On models equipped with Lifepulse sensors, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors when prompted by a flashing heart in the program windo w.
22 FIT TEST The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit T est program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The Fit Test score is also an approximate measure of your VO 2 max; think of it as your relative fitness score. Use the Fit T est to monitor improvement in personal endurance every four to six weeks.
23 If your heart rate is below 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate at the conclusion of the Fit T est, retake the test at a higher level. The Fit T est is an estimate of your VO 2 max, which is.
24 The computer will not accept: l heart rates less than 90 or greater than 199 beats per minute l body weights less than 74 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 350 pounds (159 kg) l ages below 10 or over .
25 Fit Test scoring AGE Rating 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60+ Elite 55+ 52+ 50+ 48+ 45+ Excellent 50 - 54 47 - 51 45 - 49 43 - 47 40 - 44 Good 45 - 49 42 - 46 40 - 44 38 - 42 35 - 39 Above Averag.
26 In all Lifecycle exercise bike workout programs except the Fit T est, you can change the level of intensity at any time by simply pressing a new number – between 1 and 20 – on the numeric keypad.
27 A Watt is a unit of power which measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device such as an exercise bike (roughly equal to 1/4 of calories per hour).
28 The Lifecycle exercise bike is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most popula r, rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market toda y .
29 5.2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems No Power Difficult to pedal Bike shuts off during ride Display flickers or fades in and out 9-volt battery missing 9-volt battery too low Harness not conne.
30 The optional Heat Rate Chest Strap is required when using a Lifecycle bike which is equipped with Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring technolog y . The heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirel y. l Repeat the electrode wetting procedure (see How to Use the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap).
31 Step 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions and How to Solve Basic Operating Problems within this manual. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the Lifecycle exercise bike's features and programs.
32 Power requirements None Programs Manual, Random, Hill, Cardio, Fat Burn, Fit Test Console displays Elapsed time, pedal RPM and MPH or KPH, calories per hour (Watts or METS optional), total calories.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Life Fitness 8500 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Life Fitness 8500 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Life Fitness 8500, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Life Fitness 8500 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Life Fitness 8500, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Life Fitness 8500.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Life Fitness 8500. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Life Fitness 8500 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
