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LifeFitness Lifecycle C3 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Lifecycle C3 / C7i / C9i Belt Drive Series Exercise Bikes Customer Support Services SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes INTRODUCTION ® This Service Manual applies to the following Lifecycle belt drive products: 1. Model C3 2. Model C7i with Polar ® 3. Model C9i with Lifepulse™ This Service Manual consists of six (6) Sections. They are:...

  • Page 3: Theory Of Operation

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES Page No Power ............................2 Display Console Initializes Then Fails ....................2 Console Resets to default mode at power up..................2 Erratic Display Console LEDs......................3 Display Console LEDS Remain Illuminated..................3 Prompt Persists And Information Entry Not Allowed ................4...
  • Page 5 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION II-C DIAGNOSTICS MODEL C9i Diagnostics State 1 - All LEDs And Keypad Test ................2 Diagnostics State 2 - Individual LED Test ..................3 Diagnostics State 3 - Version, RPM, Network Status, Load Tests ............. 4 Diagnostics State 4 - Lifepulse Tests ....................
  • Page 6 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION IV ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW Display Console Board - Models C7i ....................2 Display Console Board - Models C9i ....................4 Alternator Control Board - Model C7i....................6 Alternator Control Board (Models C3 and C9i) ...................7 Alternator ............................8...

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 1...

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action No Power. Display Console Pedaling too slow. Pedal faster than 45 RPM then press the LEDs do not illuminate. START button. Insufficient battery voltage. Battery voltage output should be: 9.0 VDC.

  • Page 9: Erratic Display Console Leds

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Erratic Display Console Pedaling too slow. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. LEDs. Insufficient battery voltage. Battery voltage output should be: 9.0 VDC. Loose connections at the Make sure that all connections are secure.

  • Page 10: Prompt Persists And Information Entry Not Allowed

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Prompt persists and Attempting to enter improper Refer to Operation Manual for time duration information entry not duration of time. requirements. allowed. Malfunctioning Display Test with known good Display Console.

  • Page 11: Excessive Resistance Load At Start Of Program

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Excessive resistance load Pedaling too slow. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. at start of program. Loose connections at the Make sure that all connections are secure.

  • Page 12: Resistance Varies During Manual Program

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Resistance varies during Pedaling too slow. Pedal faster than 45 RPM. manual program. Loose connections at the Make sure that all connections are secure. alternator Power Control Board...

  • Page 13: Difficult Or No Pedaling Movement

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Difficult or no pedaling Malfunctioning Pulley Clutch Inspect Pulley for free backward and forward movement. assembly. rotation. Replace malfunctioning Pulley. Alternator belt excessively Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as necessary.

  • Page 14: Battery Over-Heating

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Battery over-heating. Reverse polarity. RED wire to positive (+) lead and BLACK wire to negative (-) lead. Battery cable insulation worn Inspect Wires and replace as necessary.

  • Page 15: Emitting Load Noise

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Emitting loud noise. Non-carpeted, hard floor. Place bike on softer surface floor or carpeted area to deaden sound. Leaning excessively to either Do not lean. side.

  • Page 16: No Heart Rate Or Display Reads No Heart Rate (Lifepulse)

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action No heart rate or display Heart rate digital signal Verify that the DSP board is communicating. reads no heart rate processor (DSP) board. Execute the diagnostic Mode.

  • Page 17: Notes

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 1...

  • Page 18: Model C3

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION II - A DIAGNOSTICS Model C3 SECTION 2-A...

  • Page 19: Diagnostics State 1 - All Leds And Keypad Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST This test indicates that all keys on the Display are responding properly. Press numeric 5 key and the Start key while pedaling 45 RPM or faster. On entry to this state, all of the LEDs will illuminate.

  • Page 20: Diagnostics State 2 - Individual Led Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2 - INDIVIDUAL LED TEST This test indicates that all LEDs on the Display are working properly. The system will beep twice and begin walking through a sequence of LEDs as follows: The upper 7-segment displays “FASTER”, “SLOWER”, “LEVEL”, and “MILES or KM”...

  • Page 21: Diagnostics State 3 - Software Version And Jumper Options

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - SOFTWARE VERSION AND JUMPER OPTIONS This test indicates the state of the Software Version and Jumper Options. Upon entry the system will beep and begin displaying the current pedal rpm in the 3 digits of the pedal rpm window.

  • Page 22: Notes

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 2-A...

  • Page 23: Model C7I

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION II - B DIAGNOSTICS Model C7i SECTION 2-B...

  • Page 24: Diagnostics State 1 - All Leds And Keypad Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST Press the DOWN ARROW key and the Start key while pedaling 45 RPM or faster. On entry to this state, all of the LEDs will illuminate.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics State 2 - Individual Led Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2 - INDIVIDUAL LED TEST On entry to this state the indicator LEDs, the message center segments, and the profile LEDs will activate independently. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3.

  • Page 26: Diagnostics State 3 - Version, Rpm, Hr, And Load Tests

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - VERSION, RPM, HR, and LOAD TESTS PX.XX The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER (ex. P1.01) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window. The present RPM will be displayed in the RPM window.

  • Page 27: Diagnostics State 4 - Lifepulse And Network Status Tests

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE and NETWORK STATUS TESTS PX.XX PX.XX OFF The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER of the HEART RATE DSP board ’05 software (ex. P1.60, if present) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window.

  • Page 28: Diagnostics State 5 - Loopback Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5 - LOOPBACK TEST This state tests the RS232 port. A shorted jumper must be connected for this test to function correctly. If functioning correctly, “RS232 PASS” will be displayed. If not-functioning correctly , “RS232 OFF” will be displayed.

  • Page 29: Diagnostics State 6 - Maximum Program Duration

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6 - MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION MAX DURATION 60 The MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION is displayed and can be adjusted from a range of 10-99 minutes. Press the DOWN ARROW to decrease time in 1 minute decrements. Press the UP ARROW to increase in1 minute increments.

  • Page 30: Diagnostics State 7 - Telemetry Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7 - TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE TELEMETRY Press the DOWN ARROW to turn OFF telemetry. Press the UP ARROW to turn ON telemetry. A heart shape in the program profile window will be displayed when telemetry is ON.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics State 8 - English/Metric Units

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8 – ENGLISH / METRIC UNITS E N G L I S H UNITS Select ENGLISH or METRIC units. Press the DOWN ARROW to select METRIC units and the UP ARROW to select ENGLISH units.

  • Page 32: Diagnostics State 9 - Model Selection

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 - MODEL SELECTION U P R I G H T Configure the unit for an upright or recumbent bike by pressing the DOWN ARROW for Recumbent and UP ARROW for Upright.

  • Page 33: Diagnostics State 10 - Watts

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 - WATTS WATT PROGRAM Select the UP ARROW to turn ON the WATTS mode and the DOWN ARROW to turn it OFF. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTIC STATE 11.

  • Page 34: Diagnostics State 11- Mets

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 11 - METS METS PROGRAM Select the UP ARROW to turn ON the METS mode and the DOWN ARROW to turn it OFF. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12.

  • Page 35: Diagnostics State 12- Power Supply Configuration

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC STATE 12 - POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION 9V B A T T E R Y Press both the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to toggle to 6-VOLT BATTERY, EXTERNAL SUPPLY, or 9-VOLT BATTERY (CVA). When the unit is not in use, this setting in stored in the EEROM.

  • Page 36: Diagnostics State 13 -Total Hours And Statistics

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 13 - TOTAL HOURS and STATISTICS H O U R S = X X Upon entry to this state, TOTAL HOURS are displayed. STATISTICS can be displayed by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys.

  • Page 37: Diagnostics State 14- Numeric Keys Configuration

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 14- NUMERIC KEYS CONFIGURATION N U M E R I C KEYS OFF Since NO NUMERIC KEYS exist for either unit, this diagnostic mode should remain in the default state of NUMERIC KEYS OFF.

  • Page 38: Diagnostics State 15 - Programs Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15 – PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE P R O G R A M S Enable or disable HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, HEART RATE EXTREME, or REAL WORLD BIKE. To select, press the DOWN ARROW to display PROGRAMS OFF and UP ARROW to display PROGRAMS ON.

  • Page 39: Diagnostics State 16 - Photo Shoot

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 16 - PHOTO SHOOT 28:45 135 The data displayed are only a representation of typical settings for photographic purposes only. To return to a previous DIAGNOSTIC STATE or return to the User Display, press the CLEAR/PAUSE key until desired field is reached.

  • Page 40: Notes

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 2-B...

  • Page 41: Model C9I

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION II - C DIAGNOSTICS Model C9i SECTION 2-C...

  • Page 42: Diagnostics State 1 - All Leds And Keypad Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST Press the DOWN ARROW key and the Start key while pedaling 45 RPM or faster. On entry to this state, all of the LEDs will illuminate.

  • Page 43: Diagnostics State 2 - Individual Led Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2 - INDIVIDUAL LED TEST On entry to this state the indicator LEDs, the message center segments, and the profile LEDs will activate independently. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3.

  • Page 44: Diagnostics State 3 - Version, Rpm, Network Status, Load Tests

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 – VERSION, RPM, NETWORK STATUS, LOAD TESTS PX.XX NONE The PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER (ex. P1.01) will be displayed in the ELAPSED TIME window. The present RPM will be displayed in the RPM window.

  • Page 45: Diagnostics State 4 - Lifepulse Tests

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE TESTS Upon entry into this diagnostic state, the LifePulse software version number is displayed for 2 seconds, then the LP Comm Status is displayed for 2 seconds which will either display LP COMM ON or LP COMM OFF. Make sure LP COMM OFF appears, otherwise, CSAFE will not function correctly.

  • Page 46: Diagnostics State 5 - Cva Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5 - CVA ENABLE/DISABLE CVA ENABLED This state allows for enabling or disabling the CVA. Press the up ARROW key to ENABLE and the down ARROW key to DISABLE. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6.

  • Page 47: Diagnostics State 6 - Maximum Program Duration

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6 - MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION MAX DURATION 60 The MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION is displayed and can be adjusted from a range of 10-99 minutes. Press the DOWN ARROW to decrease time in 1 minute decrements. Press the UP ARROW to increase in1 minute increments.

  • Page 48: Diagnostics State 7 - Telemetry Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7 - TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE TELEMETRY Press the DOWN ARROW to turn OFF telemetry. Press the UP ARROW to turn ON telemetry. A heart shape in the program profile window will be displayed when telemetry is ON.

  • Page 49: Diagnostics State 8 - English/Metric Units

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8 – ENGLISH / METRIC UNITS E N G L I S H UNITS Select ENGLISH or METRIC units. Press the DOWN ARROW to select METRIC units and the UP ARROW to select ENGLISH units.

  • Page 50: Diagnostics State 9 - Model Selection

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 - MODEL SELECTION U P R I G H T Configure the unit for an upright or recumbent bike by pressing the DOWN ARROW for Recumbent and UP ARROW for Upright.

  • Page 51: Diagnostics State 10 - Watts

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 - WATTS WATT PROGRAM ON Select the UP ARROW to turn ON the WATTS mode and the DOWN ARROW to turn it OFF. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTIC STATE 11.

  • Page 52: Diagnostics State 11- Mets

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 11 - METS METS PROGRAM ON Select the UP ARROW to turn ON the METS mode and the DOWN ARROW to turn it OFF. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to return to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 or press the START/ENTER key to advance to DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12.

  • Page 53: Diagnostics State 12- Power Supply Configuration

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTIC STATE 12 - POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION 9V B A T T E R Y Press both the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to toggle to 6-VOLT BATTERY, EXTERNAL SUPPLY, or 9-VOLT BATTERY (CVA). When the unit is not in use, this setting in stored in the EEROM.

  • Page 54: Diagnostics State 13 -Total Hours And Statistics

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 13 - TOTAL HOURS and STATISTICS H O U R S = X X Upon entry to this state, TOTAL HOURS are displayed. STATISTICS can be displayed by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys.

  • Page 55: Diagnostics State 14- Numeric Keys Configuration

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 14- NUMERIC KEYS CONFIGURATION N U M E R I C KEYS OFF Since NO NUMERIC KEYS exist for either unit, this diagnostic mode should remain in the default state of NUMERIC KEYS OFF.

  • Page 56: Diagnostics State 15 - Programs Enable/Disable

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15 – PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE P R O G R A M S Enable or disable HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, HEART RATE EXTREME, or REAL WORLD BIKE. To select, press the DOWN ARROW to display PROGRAMS OFF and UP ARROW to display PROGRAMS ON.

  • Page 57: Diagnostics State 16 - Language Selection

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 16 – LANGUAGE SELECTION LANG = E N G L I S H To change language settings, press the UP ARROW to display the next language in the list. Press the DOWN ARROW to display the previous language in the list.

  • Page 58: Diagnostics State 17 - Message Center Eeprom Test

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 17 – MESSAGE CENTER EEPROM TEST EEPROM TEST Test the EEPROM address locations by pressing the DOWN arrow key. The address locations will scroll through the display showing current default settings.

  • Page 59: Diagnostics State 18 - Photo Shoot

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DIAGNOSTICS STATE 18 - PHOTO SHOOT 28:45 135 The data displayed is only a representation of unit settings for photographic purposes only. To return to a previous DIAGNOSTIC STATE or return to the User Display, press the CLEAR/PAUSE key until desired field is reached.
  • Page 60 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 2-C...

  • Page 61: Section Iii How To

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION III How To... SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDES Section 3...

  • Page 62: Removal And Installation

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver and wrench set REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Shroud Covers. Refer to “How To...” in this section. Torque 18-20 Ft Lbs 2. Disconnect the wires from the back of the alternator tagging there locations.
  • Page 63 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR BELT Tools Required: Wrench set, long nose pliers, screwdrivers, E-ring tool, center punch, and hammer REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Shroud Covers. Refer to “How To...” in this section.

  • Page 64: How To... Replace The Drive Belt

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT Tools Required: Standard screwdrivers, long-nose pliers or E-ring tool REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Shroud Covers. Refer to “How To..” in this section. 2. Remove the Alternator Belt. See “How To….”...
  • Page 65 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE CRANKARM AND BEARINGS Tools Required: Crankarm nut wrench (available from Life Fitness), ft lbs torque wrench, screwdriver, hex key set , and clean rag REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the exercise bike Pedals and Shroud Covers. See How To…...
  • Page 66 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE CRANKARM AND BEARINGS (Cont) 12. Slide the left side Reverse Threaded Crank Bearing/Nut Assembly over the crankarm and align into position. Begin to thread the Crank Bearing/Nut Assembly. Initially tighten the bearing nut to 9-12 ft lbs torque.
  • Page 67 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY - MODELS C7i and C9i Tools Required: Wrench set REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Using a ½ inch wrench, remove the four (4) Seat mounting bolts that secure the seat to the frame and discard.
  • Page 68 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY - MODEL C3 Tools Required: Wrench set REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Pull the Seat Pin out of from the Seat Post and bike frame and remove the Seat Post.
  • Page 69 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS Tools Required: Wrench set, side cutters, screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Side Housings. See How To..in this section. 2. Using side cutters, cut off the Cable Ties.

  • Page 70: How To Replace The Battery

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE BATTERY Tools Required: Standard screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Console Back 1. Remove the Battery door on the on the rear of the Display Console. Battery 2. Remove the screw at the top of the battery cover and remove the cover.
  • Page 71 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE DISPLAY CONSOLE Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove four(4) screws from the Back Plate. 2. Disconnect Connectors from the back of the Display Console.
  • Page 72 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD Tools Required: Standard screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Remove the Side Housing. See How To...in this section. Disconnect WIRE HARNESS from from the Alternator Control Board. Torque Using a screwdriver, remove the four(4) 12-15 in.
  • Page 73 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE FOOT STRAP Tools Required: None REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove worn Foot Straps and discard. 2. Install outside of Strap with the slit on outside knob of Pedal. Pull Strap up to lock secure.
  • Page 74 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws and washers from the Wheel. 2. Remove the Wheel and discard. Screw Torque 3.
  • Page 75 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 1/2 inch and Phillips screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Console 1. Remove Display Console. See How To...in this section. Connectors 2. Using a 1/2 inch wrench, remove the Handlebar Bolts(3).
  • Page 76 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... 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.
  • Page 77 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS Installing the new Lifepulse digital heart rate sensors: STEP 4 Plug the Faston connector (red or white wire) to the back of the new, pre-assembled signal output sensor assembly (this will be the assembly without the screw access holes in the sensor) and locate it into position.
  • Page 78 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE TELEMETRY RECEIVER Tools Required: Screwdriver and Phillips screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE. SEE HOW TO…in this section. 2. Remove the under HOUSING. Refer to SEE HOW TO…in this section.
  • Page 79 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE SIDE SHROUDS Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Using a 5/8 inch open end wrench, turn the Left Pedal bolt clockwise to remove and the Right Pedal counterclockwise.
  • Page 80 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE PEDALS Tools Required: 5/8 inch open end wrench REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Using a 5/8 inch open end wrench, turn the Left Pedal bolt clockwise to remove and the Right Pedal counterclockwise.
  • Page 81 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE SEAT PIN Tools Required: none REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove Seat Pin from Seat Post and discard. 2. Install new Seat Pin. Section 3...

  • Page 82: Installation And Removal

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes How To... REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR Tools Required: 1/2 inch wrench INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 1. Support rear of bike off the ground in order to access the Stabilizer Bolts. 2. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the two(2) Bolts from the bottom of the Stabilizer Bar and remove the Stabilizer.
  • Page 83 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: Section 3...
  • Page 84 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION IV ELECTRONICS WIRING DIAGRAMS SECTION 4...
  • Page 85 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW – DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD - Model C7i Functional Description The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the keypad input for changes or...

  • Page 86: Display Console

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD - Models C7i (Continued) Connector Location Functional Description P5 is an 8 pin connector that HR-ENABLE (3.8 VDC) connects the Life Pulse Board to the Console Board VSYS (7-8 VDC)
  • Page 87 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW – DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD - Model C9i Functional Description The Display Console Board is designed to work in conjunction with the Alternator Control Board. It reads the keypad input for changes...
  • Page 88 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes DISPLAY CONSOLE BOARD - Models C9i (Continued) Connector Location Functional Description P8 is a 10 pin connector that MISO - master -in slave-out connects to the serial peripheral MOSI - master-out slave-in interface serial communication...

  • Page 89: Alternator Control Board

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD - Model C7i ONLY Functional Description The Alternator Control Board is designed to regulate the alternator voltage by modulating the field current. It regulates the pass current (RPM signal) from the...

  • Page 90: Alternator Control Board (Models C3 And C9I)

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD - Models C3 and C9i ONLY Functional Description The Alternator Control Board is designed to regulate the alternator voltage by modulating the field current. It regulates the pass current (RPM signal) from the...

  • Page 91: Alternator

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes ALTERNATOR Functional Description The 12 volt, 35 amp Alternator is designed to provide electrical power to the product, supply load resistance while providing electrical power, and provice the RPM signal from the AC TAP to the Alternator Control Board.

  • Page 92: Wiring Block Diagram

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM SECTION 4...

  • Page 93: Notes

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 4...

  • Page 94: Section V Parts

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION V PARTS SECTION 5...

  • Page 95: Model C3 - C3-0100-01

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes Model C3 – C3-0100-01 Overlay Bezel AK52-00012-0001 Eng/Met Console Assembly AK52-00012-0003 Ger/Met AK52-00012-0007 Frn/Met AK52-00010-0001 Eng/Met AK52-00010-0003 Ger/Met AK52-00010-0007 Frn/Met 9 Volt Battery Optional Tray Assembly 0017-00003-0757 AK18-00138-0000 Handlebar w/Grips AK52-00013-0000 Console Case...
  • Page 96 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes Model C3 – C3-0100-01 Upper Console Cable AK17-00209-0000 Poly V-Belt 0017-00009-0735 Pulley Clutch Assembly AK46-00016-0000 Idler Pulley OK46-01008-0005 Alternator Control Assembly AK17-00224-0000 Idler Arm Assembly AK46-00024-0002 Main Cable Pulley w/Plate AK17-00122-0000 OK46-01007-0000 Alternator, Mando...

  • Page 97: Model C7I - C7-0100-01

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes Model C7i – C7-0100-01 Overlay Bezel AK52-00002-0001 Eng/Met Battery AK52-00002-0003 Ger/Met 0017-00003-0757 AK52-00002-0007 Frn/Met Console Assembly AK52-00021-0001 Eng/Met AK52-00021-0003 Ger/Met AK52-00021-0007 Frn/Met Console Case Optional Tray Assembly AK18-00138-0000 OK36-01187-0006 Telemetry Receiver Handlebar Assembly...
  • Page 98 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes Model C7i – C7-0100-01 Upper Console Cable AK49-00024-0000 Poly V-Belt Pulley Clutch Assembly 0017-00009-0735 AK46-00016-0000 Idler Pulley OK46-01008-0003 Shield 0K46-01019-0000 Idler Arm Assembly Alternator Control Assy AK46-00024-0002 AK17-00024-0000 Main Cable AK17-00122-0000 Pulley w/Plate...

  • Page 99: Model C9I - C9-0100-01

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes Model C9i – C9-0100-01 Overlay Bezel AK52-00002-0001 Eng/Met Battery AK52-00002-0003 Ger/Met AK52-00002-0007 Frn/Met 0017-00003-0757 Optional Tray Assembly GK46-00002-0012 Console Assembly AK52-00003-0001 Eng/Met AK52-00003-0003 Ger/Met AK52-00003-0007 Frn/Met Console Case OK36-01187-0006 Heart Rate Electrode Kit...
  • Page 100 Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes Model C9i – C9-0100-01 Upper Console Cable AK49-00024-0000 Poly V-Belt Pulley Clutch Assembly 0017-00009-0735 AK46-00016-0000 Idler Pulley OK46-01008-0003 Alternator Control Assembly AK17-00024-0000 Idler Arm Assembly AK46-00024-0002 Main Cable Pulley w/Plate AK46-00010-0000 OK46-01007-0000 Alternator, Mando...

  • Page 101: Notes

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 5...

  • Page 102: Section Vi Miscellaneous

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 6...

  • Page 103: Model Identification And Serial Number Location

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes MODEL IDENTIFICATION and SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Serial Number SECTION 6...

  • Page 104: Preventive Maintenance Tips

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Preventive Maintenance Schedule DAILY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY HOUSING Inside Clean Outside Clean ALTERNATOR CONTROL Heatsink Clean Connectors Inspect Board Inspect Belt (Power Grip) Inspect Crank Bearings Inspect Pedals Clean/Inspect Freewheel Pulley...

  • Page 105: Communicating By Fax

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes 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.

  • Page 106: Customer Support Services

    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.

  • Page 107: Notes

    Lifecycle C3, C7i, C9i Upright Exercise Bikes NOTES: SECTION 6...

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