Summary of Contents for Life Fitness Lifecycle 9500RHR Series
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Bikes This service manual is applicable to Model 9500RHR (heart rate function) chain- and belt-drive recumbent exercise bikes. Information is appropriate to all models unless otherwise noted. Note: Information represents typical configuration and may differ slightly from actual equipment.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes THEORY OF OPERATION The Lifecycles recumbent bikes are stationary exercise bicycles that provide a scientific method of improving body fitness and endurance through its unique “12 or 24 MINUTE RIDE TO VIGOROUS HEALTH.” Computerized state-of-the-art electronics have been engineered to satisfy a range of personalized fitness needs of the beginner to the needs of the most advanced fitness enthusiast.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION How to use this Service Manual Theory of Operation TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES PAGE NO POWER................................2 DISPLAY CONSOLE INITIALIZES THEN FAILS ....................3 ERRATIC DISPLAY CONSOLE L.E.D.S ........................ 4 DISPLAY CONSOLE L.E.D.S REMAIN ILLUMINATED..................
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: No Power Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Display Console LEDs do Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM then press the START button. not illuminate Keypad not responding Massage keypad with fingertips.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Erratic Display Console LEDs Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM. Display Console LEDs are not constant Insufficient battery voltage Test the battery voltage. It should be: 5.8 to 6.3 VDC.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Display Console LEDs Remain Illuminated Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Loose wire connections Disconnect then reconnect the connections. Display Console LEDs do not extinguish in timely manner at the end of a...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Prompt Persists and Information Entry Not Allowed Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Prompt persistently flashes Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM. and entry of additional information is not allowed. Attempting to enter improper...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Prompt Extinguishes When Start Key Is Released and Information Entry Not Allowed Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Malfunctioning Display Console Test with substitute Display Console. Replace Prompt extinguishes when malfunctioning Display Console.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Display Console Keys Do Not Function Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Attempting to enter program Refer to Operation Manual for program Display Console keys not available. availability. (except START key) do not function and Aerobic Trainer does not respond.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Immediate, Excessive Resistance Load at Start of Program Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM. Upon start of program, excessive resistance load is immediate; no normal, incremental increase from “no load.”...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Resistance Varies During Manual Program NOTE: In RANDOM and HILL programs, resistance variation may be normal. Test for resistance variation in MANUAL program. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action During MANUAL program, Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Resistance Constant During Random or Hill Programs NOTE: In RANDOM and HILL programs, resistance variation may be normal. Test for resistance variation in MANUAL program. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Loose wire connections Disconnect then, reconnect connections.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Difficult or NO Pedaling Movement Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Malfunctioning Free-wheel Inspect Gear for free backward and forward Pedaling is difficult, feels Gear rotation. Replace malfunctioning Gear. restricted or, is not...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Not Stable Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Aerobic Trainer not stable Stabilizer Foot Pads not Adjust Foot Pads. adjusted correctly upon floor. Floor surface not level Position Aerobic Trainer upon level surface.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Emitting Loud Noise NOTE: Trainer machinery may resonate louder upon hard surfaces than upon carpeted or matted surfaces. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Non-carpeted, hard surface Place Aerobic Trainer upon softer surfaced...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Seat Wobbles Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Seat rollers out of adjustment Inspect seat rollers. Adjust or replace worn Seat wobbles or has or excessively worn rollers as necessary. excessive side-to-side movement...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Alternator Voltage Test Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action (Various. See Malfunctioning Alternator Inspect Alternator voltage. Troubleshooting Guides) 1. Attach DC voltmeter to Alternator. Voltmeter positive (+) probe to Alternator red lead. Voltmeter negative (-) lead to Alternator black lead.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: No Heart Rate or Display Reads No Heart Rate Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action No heart rate or, display No heart rate reading Executive Diagnostic Mode to verify performance of heart rate function.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Handlebar/Lifepulse Grips Loose Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Excessive wear or damage to Replace the handlebar assembly. Handlebar grips loosening grip Cleaning solution that contains Replace the Lifepulse Sensor Kit. Lifepulse sensor molding an acid or ammonia base.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes NOTES:...
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike SECTION II DIAGNOSTIC MODES...
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike HOW TO ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODE Diagnostics can be entered while holding the the ‘5’ key and pressing the ‘Start’ key while pedaling the bike over 45 RPM’s. The ‘Enter’ key will prompt you forward, while the ‘Clear/Pause’ key you prompt you backward in diagnostic modes.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC MODES DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST ALL LED TEST KEYPAD TEST SPEAKER TEST DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2 - INDIVIDUAL LED TEST INDIVIDUAL LED TEST DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - VERSION #: RPM, HR, and LOAD TESTS PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER PEDAL RPM HEART RATE...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC MODES DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST Diagnostics is entered by holding the ‘5’ key and depressing the ‘Start’ key while pedaling 45 RPM or faster. On entry to this state, all of the LED’s will turn on. Pressing keys will result in a beep sound and, for all but the START/ENTER’...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC MODES DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE and NETWORK STATUS TESTS The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER of the HEART RATE DSP board ‘05 software (ex. P1.80) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window. The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER of the HEART RATE DSP board DSP software (ex. P3.90) will be displayed in the SPEED window.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC MODES Pressing the ‘CLEAR/PAUSE’ key will return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6. Pressing the ‘START/ENTER’ key will advance to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8. DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8 - ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS Within this state, ENGLISH or METRIC units can be selected. The ‘DOWN ARROW’...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC MODES DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12 - POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION Within this state, the power supply selection can be made. Press the ‘UP/DOWN’ arrow keys to toggle Between 6-VOLT BATTERY, EXTERNAL SUPPLY and 9-VOLT BATTERY (CVA) selections. This value is stored in EEROM and is kept when the unit is not in use.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC TESTS In ALL DIAGNOSTICS STATES, the user must keep pedaling the bike. If the pedal RPM drops too low, the bike will shut down, requiring at least 45 RPM or greater and a START switch closure to operate again.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 This test indicates that all keys on the Display are responding properly. Pressing keys in this state verifies and displays a value in each 7-segment display. Press PROGRAM SELECT key to display 'A' Press ‘...
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 This test indicates the state of the Software Version and EEROM configurations. Upon entry the system will beep and begin displaying the current pedal rpm in the 3 digits of the RPM 7 - segment displays.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 This test displays the current PROGRAM VERSIONS. Upon entry, the system will beep and then display the PROGRAM VERSION / REVISION NUMBERS of the HEART Rate, ‘05, the HEART RATE DSP, and the NETWORK ‘05. MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME WINDOW DATA ENTRY WINDOW...
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7 This test indicates if the Telemetry feature is Enabled/Disabled. Upon entry the system will beep and display a heart in the PROGRAM PROFILE LED Matrix if the TELEMETRY HEART RATE feature is enabled. The condition of the TELEMETRY HEART RATE system will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window and the user Heart Rate (if transmitter is in use) will be displayed in the DATA ENTRY window.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 This test indicates of the Lifecycle is a Recumbent or Upright unit. MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME WINDOW DATA ENTRY WINDOW When the default is set for a Recumbent unit, it will read ‘REC’ in the DATA ENTRY WINDOW. When the default is set for an Upright unit it will read ‘...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR Tools Required: 3/4, 5/16, 1/2, and 1/4 inch wrenches. STEP 1 Remove the HOUSING. Refer to “How To...” in this section. STEP 2 Remove the two POSITIVE RED WIRES from their POSTS on the ALTERNATOR.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes ALTERNATOR BELT (BELT) Tools Required: Two 3/4 inch wrenches, 1/2 inch wrench, long-nose pliers, two Standard screwdrivers, E-ring tool, center punch, light hammer, belt-tension gauge. STEP 1 Remove the HOUSING. Refer to “How To...” in this section.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT Tools Required: Two Standard screwdrivers, long-nose pliers, or E-ring tool STEP 1 Remove the shroud. Refer to “How To..” in this section. STEP 2 Loosen the hex bolt on the bracket assembly and slacken the belt.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To... REMOVE AND REPLACE THE CHAIN TOOLS REQUIRED: Needle-nose pliers, Standard screwdriver Step 1 Remove the HOUSING. (See ”How To...”) Step 2 With a standard screwdriver, pry apart the MASTER LINK RETAINER CLIP. Then, with a needle nose pliers, remove the MASTER LINK RETAINING CLIP, the MASTER LINK and the MASTER LINK PLATE from the worn CHAIN.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE CRANK ARM AND BEARINGS Tools Required: Special crank arm wrench required (available from Life Fitness), torque wrench 30 FT. LBS. with 32mm open end, punch, Standard screwdriver, hex key set , and clean rag WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, THE EXERCISE BIKE MAY BE DAMAGED, VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE CRANK ARM AND BEARINGS (Cont) STEP 10 Slide the right CRANK BEARING NUT ASSEMBLY over the CRANK ARM. Using the 32mm crank arm wrench, install the BEARING CRANK NUT ASSEMBLY until it seats against the SPROCKET. Tighten to 20-30 FT. LBS.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE EXTRUSION/SEAT ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, Standard screwdriver, 5/32 inch Hex key wrench STEP 1 Remove the HOUSING. Refer to See How To...in this section. STEP 2 Using a 1/2 inch wrench, remove the four MOUNTING BOLTS that secure the EXTRUSION to the FRAME.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FREE-WHEEL GEAR (Chain) Tools Required: E-ring tool, light hammer, needle-nose pliers, two Standard screwdrivers, 1/2 wrench, two 3/4 inch wrenches, center punch STEP 1 Torque Remove HOUSING. Refer to See How To... in this 12-15 in-lbs section.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS Tools Required: 1/4 , 5/16, and 3/8 inch wrenches, scissors, standard screwdriver STEP 1 Remove the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY. Refer to See How To..in this section. STEP 2 Remove the HOUSING.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...ADJUST SEAT ROLLER BEARINGS Tools Required: 7/8 inch wrench and Standard screwdriver STEP 1 With a straight-blade screwdriver, remove the two SCREWS from the EXTRUSION CAP. Remove the EXTRUSION CAP and set aside to...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BATTERY Tools Required: Standard screwdriver STEP 1 Tilt the bike, resting it on its side to allow access to the underside. STEP 2 Use a straight-blade screwdriver, remove the four MOUNTING SCREWS from the BATTERY ASSEMBLY.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DISPLAY CONSOLE Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver STEP 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four DISPLAY SCREWS (A) from the BACK PLATE of the HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY. STEP 2 Disconnect the 16-PIN and 14-PIN CONNECTORS from the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE, taking note of their positions.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD Tools Required: Standard screwdriver STEP 1 Remove the HOUSING. Refer to See How To...in this section. STEP 2 Note the WIRE HARNESS position then, disconnect the WIRE HARNESS from locations P1 and P2 from the ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FOOT STRAP Tools Required: None NOTE: THE STRAP HAS BEEN INITIALED “L” FOR LEFT AND “R” FOR RIGHT TO SHOW PEDAL LOCATION. STEP 1 Grasp the outside of the worn STRAP and pull AWAY and DOWN from the knob on the PEDAL.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver STEP 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws and washers from the wheel. Screw STEP 2 Torque Guide the new wheel onto the axle and secure with the two 20-25 IN LBS Phillips screws and washers.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 1/2 inch and Phillips screwdriver STEP 1 Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE. Refer to See How To...in this section. NOTE: TUCK BOTH CONNECTORS INTO THE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT IT FROM CATCHING AS THE HANDLEBAR IS REMOVED.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver, 5/64” hex key wrench NOTE: The kit you have received will come equipped with either 5/64” hex key button head screws or Phillips head pan screws.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS (Continued) Installing the new Lifepulse digital heart rate sensors: Kit Number Product GK20-00002-0001 Life Fitness 9100HR and 9500HR Treadmills ( small radius ) Life Fitness 9500HR Cross-Trainer Total Body...
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE PC BOARD Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, pliers STEP 1 Remove the four SCREWS securing the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the DISPLAY CONSOLE BRACKET. STEP 2 Unplug the PIN CONNECTORS from the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE.
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT/LIFEPULSE GRIP ASSEMBLY Tools required: Socket/Rachet set, Standard screwdriver, Hex key set & T10 Torx key Step 1 Remove the user-right side SHROUD. (see How to...) Step 2 With a standard screwdriver, carefully remove the two SCREWS securing the EXTRUSION END CAP to the SEAT GUIDE EXTRUSION.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE HOUSING Tools Required: 5/8 inch open-end wrench, Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver STEP 1 Raise the COLLAR from the HOUSING and tape it to the HANDLEBAR post. STEP 2 To remove the LEFT PEDAL, small hole-side of HOUSING, place a 5/8 inch open-end wrench on the PEDAL BOLT and turn the wrench clockwise.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PEDALS Tools Required: 5/8 inch open end wrench STEP 1 To remove the LEFT PEDAL, place a 5/8 inch open end wrench on the PEDAL BOLT and turn the wrench clockwise.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT BACK PAD Tools Required: 5/32 inch hex key wrench STEP 1 With a 5/32 inch hex key wrench, remove four SCREWS from the SEAT PAD and remove the PAD.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, short length of 2x4 board or a small box of same size to support bike STEP 1 Raise the rear of the bike and support it with a piece of 2x4 board under the rear of the bike and in front of the STABILIZER BAR.
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