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Lifecycle 9500HR Belt Drive Series Exercise Bikes Customer Support Services SERVICE MANUAL...
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE SERVICE MANUAL AND CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES This service manual is applicable to Lifecycle Model 9500HR (via Lifepulse digital and Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring systems) belt-drive exercise bikes. Information is appropriate to all models unless otherwise noted.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes THEORY OF OPERATION The Lifecycles 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 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION How to use this Service Manual Theory of Operation 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 ............5 PROMPT PERSISTS AND INFORMATION ENTRY NOT ALLOWED........
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 - WATTS..................7 WATTS ENABLED / DISABLED DIAGNOSTICS STATE 11 - METS ..................7 METS ENABLED / DISABLED STATISTICS (OPTIONAL) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12 – POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION ........8 6-VOLT BATTERY / EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY / 9-VOLT BATTERY / CVA DIAGNOSTICS STATE 13 –...
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: No Power Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM then press the Display Console LEDs do START button. not illuminate Keypad not responding Massage keypad with fingertips.
Lifecycle 9500HR 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 9500HR 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 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Prompt Persists and Information Entry Not Allowed Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM. Prompt persistently flashes and entry of additional information is not allowed. Attempting to enter improper...
Lifecycle 9500HR 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 9500HR 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 Exercise Bike does not respond.
Lifecycle 9500HR 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 9500HR 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 Pedaling too slowly Pedal faster than 45 RPM.
Lifecycle 9500HR 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 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Difficult or NO Pedaling Movement Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Malfunctioning Pulley Clutch Inspect Clutch for free backward and forward Pedaling is difficult, feels Assembly rotation. Replace malfunctioning Pulley Clutch restricted or, is not or Freewheel.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Not Stable Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Stabilizer Foot Pads not Adjust Foot Pads. Exercise Bike not stable adjusted correctly upon floor. Floor surface not level Position Exercise Bike upon level surface.
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Emitting Loud Noise NOTE: Exercise Bike machinery may resonate louder upon hard surfaces than upon carpeted or matted surfaces. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Non-carpeted, hard surface Place Exercise Bike upon softer surfaced floor.
Lifecycle 9500HR 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 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: No Heart Rate or Display Reads No Heart Rate Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action No heart rate reading Executive Diagnostic Mode to verify No heart rate or, display performance of heart rate function.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes SECTION II DIAGNOSTIC MODES...
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes HOW TO ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODES Diagnostics can be entered while holding 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 will prompt...
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes 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...
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC MODES (Continued) 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.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC MODES (Continued) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - VERSION #: RPM, HR, and LOAD TESTS The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER (ex. P2.41) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window. The present RPM will be displayed in the RPM window.
Lifecycle 9500HR Sereis Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC MODES (Continued) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6 - MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION Within this state, the MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION is displayed and can be adjusted. Valid range is from 10- 99 minutes. The ‘DOWN ARROW’ will decrease the value by 1 minute. Key will Auto-Repeat if held.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC MODES (Continued) DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 - LC9500HR/LC9500R MODEL SELECTION Within this state, configuration as an upright or a recumbent can be selected. The ‘DOWN ARROW’ will configure as a Recumbent. The ‘UP ARROW’ will configure as a Upright.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC MODES (Continued) 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.
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes SECTION III How To... SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDES...
Lifecycle 9500HR 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 Torque Remove the two POSITIVE RED...
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR 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 9500HR 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 Housing. Refer to “How To..” in this section. STEP 2 Remove the Alternator Belt. Refer to “How To….” in this section.
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 9500HR 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.
Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench, Standard screwdriver, 5/32 inch Hex key wrench STEP 1 Using a ½ inch wrench, remove the four mounting bolts that secure the seat to the frame.
Lifecycle 9500HR 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.
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS 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...
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Lifecycle 9500HR 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 10-PIN, 4-PIN, and 3-PIN CONNECTOR from the back of the DISPLAY CONSOLE.
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE HOUSING Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver STEP 1 With a phillips screwdriver, remove the two exterior screws on the user right hand side handlebar neck shroud. Once removed the user left handlebar neck shroud can be removed. Loosen and remove the inner neck shroud screw and remove the user right side neck shroud.
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Lifecycle 9500HR 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.
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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT PLUNGER Tools Required: Internal Snap Ring Pliers STEP 1 Pull the seat pin back and depress the stopper peg on the SEAT POST ROD and guide the seat post from the bike frame.
Lifecycle 9500HR 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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Lifecycle 9500HR Series Exercise Bikes How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TELEMETRY RECEIVER Tools Required: flat head screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver STEP 1 Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE. Refer to SEE HOW TO…in this section. STEP 2 Remove the neck shroud under HOUSING. Refer to SEE HOW TO…in this section.
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Life Fitness Model 9500HR Exercise Bike COMMUNICATING BY FAX If you would like to submit a parts order, or if you need help troubleshooting a problem, we have included, for your convenience, a FAX form on the following page. Simply make a copy (or copies) of the FAX sheet and fill in the necessary information.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES PARTS ORDER SALE ( IF BOTH PLEASE INDICATE ) PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY NAME: CUSTOMER NO: DATE: PHONE: FAX: CONTACT NAME: METHOD OF SHIPMENT: 1 DAY 2 DAY GROUND PARTS ORDER FORM ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING PRODUCT NAME: SERIAL NO.
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