Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............... 3 Exploded Parts Diagram ............... 4 Parts List ................... 5 to 6 Assembly tips ..................6 Assembly Instructions ..............7 to 12 Unit adjustments ................... 13 How to power the unit ................ 14 Computer Instructions ...............
Important Safety Instruction We at LifeCore fitness would like to thank you for your recent purchase of a LifeCore exercise bike, and we hope that our product inspires and motivates you to accomplish your fitness goals. Please read the users owners manual and orient yourself with the unit before you use the product to get a better understanding of your exercise machine.
Assembly Tips The LifeCore 800RB is made from the best materials and has been tested and received a quality control review prior to its packaging to ensure the correct parts and proper fitting of each component. This machine was designed to limit the amount of assembly needed by a customer.
Recumbent Seat Adjustments How to adjust the Seat Pad To adjust the seat rail according to a user’s height, pull up on the stop bar (P) and set the seat to the most comfortable location which allows the rider to have a smooth and comfortable motion.
How to power your machine The computer comes equipped with battery prongs to hold 4 C batteries. Make sure when installing batteries they are installed correct. The negative side of the battery touches the spring and the positive touches the flat receiver.
Computer Instruction Manual LCD Display Time Display Liquid Crystal Display Reads in seconds and minutes Mode Display Speed/RPM Display TIME, SPEED, RPM, DISTANCE, Reads in miles per hour (MPH) CALORIES, PULSE, WATT revolutions per minute (RPM) During your workout you can Speed and RPM share the select what is shown in the same display.
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Getting Started The first step to operate the computer is to set-up the calendar mode, which is only displayed in the sleep mode. The sleep mode will be turned on if the unit has not been used for four minutes, or if no RPM’s have been recorded. When the computer is first plugged in to a power source the computer will activate and all of the numbers associated with the computer will briefly flash.
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Recovery Chart Score Classification Heart Rate Per Minute Excellent 75 - 80 Good 85 - 90 95 - 115 Average Fair 120 - 125 Poor 130 - 135 Needs Improvement 135+ START/STOP The start and stop button allows a workout to begin. Press start to begin a workout or press stop to end a workout.
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Distance Total miles achieved during workout which will count up if no desired distance is selected, or will count down if a desired distance is entered. Example: If 5 miles is selected the machine will continue to read every value until 5 miles has been accomplished. The distance value will count down, while the other values will count up.
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Manual mode Manual mode is represented on your display as “MAN.” Press the enter button or center dial button to select this mode. Use the center dial to scroll and to select a desired load, time, distance, calories, or pulse. Keep in mind you do not have to enter a selection for all categories. You may just enter time and then hit Start/Stop to begin.
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Fat Burning Programs Fat burning programs are designed to rapidly elevate and lower heart rate by creating a rapid resistance and then light resistance with multiple intervals. Program 2: Intervals Program 3: Stairs Program 12: Mesa Program 7: High/Low Intervals Cardio Programs Cardio programs are designed to gradually elevate and lower the heart rate by creating a steady increase in resistance and slowly bring the resistance down.
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figure out what 55%, 75%, and 90% heart rate range is by entering the user’s age. Use the center dial to scroll through a choice of 55%, 75%, 90%, or TAG. The T.A.G. program allows a user adjust their personal desired target heart rate. These programs are designed to keep the pulse at a certain percentage of a user’s total heart rate during the duration of the workout by adjusting the resistance automatically.
Watt Mode Watt mode is represented on your display as “WATT.” Press enter or the center dial button to select. Use the center dial button to adjust for a Watt setting. This program is designed to keep a user at a consistent Watt setting while pedaling. Use the center dial or press the enter button to adjust and select a value for time, distance, calories, or pulse.
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Workout Guidelines and Tips There are a few really common and simple concepts that can be followed everyday to improve health and maximize your workouts. Eat right, drink lots of water, get enough sleep, and exercise a minimum of 2 times a week. Make sure while choosing foods that the total consumed has fewer calories than is burning in a given day.
Choose the best workout schedule that can work with a busy lifestyle. Maintain a routine that will work around your schedule. The worst thing that someone can do is saying they are too busy or they do not have anytime to fit in a workout. Find time and stick with a routine, stay on track.
How to remove the computer console In order to remove the computer console, a flat head screw driver will be needed to press a plastic tab that is located on the rear of the computer. This plastic tab locks into place on the E1 central support tube.
In the unlikely event that your 800RB experiences a problem, first check the following troubleshooting tips below to diagnose the problem. If the unit can not be fixed by reviewing the chart and needs additional troubleshooting please contact LifeCore fitness for advice toll free at 888-815-5559.
Trouble Shooting Symptom Diagnosis No power, Check to see if batteries still work, swap batteries out. unit doesn’t Recheck each wire by unplugging and reconnecting them. turn on. If the unit is first being set up, check to see if computer wire is pinched, or if a wire has been pulled out from the plastic connector.
Sensor wire) and F1-2 (Hand Pulse Sensor wire.) Check to see if the computer wire is connected properly with heart rate wire. Contact technical support toll free 1-888-815-5559 Has a Check and retighten each pedal, use a long wrench to add torque. This thumping or will allow the pedal to get a solid turn on the crank arm threads.
Serial Number location / Purchase information There are a few locations where the serial number can be located. The First location is on the outside of the box located with the product description. The second location is under the seat on the sliding track (part # A35), or on the main frame where the rear stabilizer tube is located.
Any labor cost above the amount allocated by LifeCore is the responsibility of the original purchaser. If a product is shipped, delivered or transported to an area that is not a LifeCore fitness inc’s distribution area or is out of a serviceable area, it is the purchasers sole responsibility to find service or pay for any dues associated with purchasing or delivering a product out of LifeCore Fitness distribution or serviceable area.
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