RC-81
Recumbent Bike
USER MANUAL
NOTE:
This manual should not be used to guide your purchasing decision. Your product, and the contents inside its carton, may vary
from what is listed in this manual. This manual may also be subject to updates or changes. Updated manuals are available
through our website at www.lifespanfitness.com.au
Read all instructions carefully before using this product.
Retain this owner’s manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT
All nuts and bolts are to be checked and tightened on a regular basis. This includes pedals and
other moving parts. Failure to do so may cause damage to your threads and void your warranty.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
I. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
II. Care Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
III. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
IV. Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
V. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
VI. Computer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VII. Exercise Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VIII. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
IX. Hand Pulse Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
| TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all instructions before using this machine.
It is important your machine receives regular maintenance to prolong its useful life. Failing to
regularly maintain your machine may void your warranty.
Please retain this manual properly for future reference.
• It is important to read this entire manual before assembling and using the equipment. Safe and
effective use can only be achieved if the equipment is assembled, maintained and used properly.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that all users of the equipment are informed of all
warnings and precautions
• Before starting any exercise program you should consult your doctor to determine if you have any
medical or physical conditions that could put your health and safety at risk, or prevent you from
using the equipment properly. Your doctor’s advice is essential if you are taking medication that
affects your heart rate, blood pressure or cholesterol level.
• Be aware of your body’s signals. Incorrect or excessive exercise can damage your health. Stop
exercising if you experience any of the following symptoms: pain, tightness in your chest, irregular
heartbeat, and extreme shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness or feelings of nausea. If you
do experience any of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor before continuing with your
exercise program.
• Keep children and pets away from the equipment. This equipment is designed for adult use only.
• Use the equipment on a solid, flat level surface with a protective cover for your floor or carpet.
To ensure safety, the equipment should have at least 2 meters of free space around it.
• Before using the equipment, check that the nuts and bolts are securely tightened. If you hear any
unusual noises coming from the equipment during use and assembly, stop immediately. Do not use
the equipment until the problem has been rectified.
• Wear suitable clothing while using the equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing that may get caught
in the equipment or that may restrict or prevent movement.
• This equipment is designed for indoor and family use only.
• Care must be taken when lifting or moving the equipment so as not to injure your back.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
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• Always keep this instruction manual and assembly tools at hand for reference.
• The equipment is not suitable for therapeutic use.
• The pulse or heart rate sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as
exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general.
II. CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• All nuts and bolts are to be checked and tightened on a regular basis. This includes pedals and other
moving parts. Failure to do so may cause damage to your thread and void your warranty.
• Lubricate moving joints with grease after periods of usage.
• Be careful not to damage plastic or metal parts of the machine with heavy or sharp objects.
• The machine can be kept clean by wiping it down using dry cloth.
| CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• Batteries are to be installed or replaced by adult only.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not mix
different battery types. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-
Zinc), or rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries.
• Remove batteries when product is not in use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from product and
dispose of in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Batteries are to be inserted with correct polarity.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may
explode or leak.
BATTERY USAGE
5PARTS LIST |
NO.
Description Qty
1
Front main frame 1
2
Rear main frame 1
3
Seat bracket 1
4
Handlebar 1
5L/R
Crank 1pr.
6
Rear stabilizer 1
7L/R
Pedal 1pr.
8 Front stabilizer
1
9
Carriage bolt M8*55*L20 4
10
Flat washer D8 30
11
Acorn nut M8 6
12
Plum bolt 1
13
Adjustable tube 1
14
Square cap 2
15
Bushing 2
16
Carriage bolt M8XL45 2
17
Arc washer φ8.2×φ16*1.5 R20 2
18
Cross pan head screw ST4.2X18 5
19
Foam grip 2
20 Knob
1
21 Inner hex screwM8x15
26
22 Extension pulse wire 4
2
23 Square cap
2
NO.
Descriptions Qty
24 Backrest
1
25 Seat
1
26 Tension controller
1
27 Spring knob
1
28 Computer
1
29 End cap
4
30
Cross pan head screw 4
31
Flat washer 1
32
Cross pan head screw 1
33
Extension pulse wire 1 2
34
Sensor wire 1
35
Extension pulse wire 2 2
36
Tension cable 1
37L/R
Front end cap 1pr
38
Rear end cap 2
39
Extension pulse wire 3 2
40
Extension sensor wire 1
41
Handlebar post 1
42L/R
Handlebar L/R 1pr
43 Foam grip
2
44 Flat washer D6 X1.2 Xφ16
4
45 Inner hex screw M6x40
4
46 Cover
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III. PARTS LIST
NOTE: Most of the listed assembly hardware has been packaged separately, but some
hardware items have been preinstalled in the identified assembly parts. In these instances,
simply remove and reinstall the hardware as assembly is required.
Please reference the individual assembly steps and make note of all preinstalled hardware.
PREPARATION: Before assembling, make sure that you will have enough space around the item;
Use the present tooling for assembling; before assembling please check whether all needed
parts are available.
It is strongly recommended this machine to be assembled by two or more people to avoid
possible injury.
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5R
37L
34
22
40
21
17
21
21
26
42R
21
21
10
43
30
28
29
39
21
10
42L
31
32
10
41
36
25
10
21
1314
23
21
10
12
27
15
29
19
18
46
44
23
24
45
11
10
4
16
33
3
7R
1
2110
20
35
21
21
21
10
10
10
10
7L
2
38
18
9
6
18
38
10
11
37R
11
10
18
9
8
10
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IV. EXPLODED DIAGRAM
7ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS |
STEP 1
1. Lock the front stabilizer (8) to the front main frame (1) with carriage bolt (9), flat washer (10)
and acorn nut (11).
2. Lock the rear stabilizer (6) to the rear main frame (2) with carriage bolt (9), flat washer (10)
and acorn nut (11).
11
11
10
10
6
9
2
1
10
8
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STEP 2
1. Fix the adjustable tube (13) to the rear main frame (2) with inner hex screw (21) and flat washer (10).
2. Fix the seat (25) to the seat bracket (3) with inner hex screws (21) and flat washers (10).
3. Fix the backrest (24) to the seat bracket (3) with inner hex screws (45) and flat washers (44),
and then attach cover (46) to seat bracket (3) with cross pan head screw (18).
25
10
21
24
3
44
13
21
10
10
10
10
10
2
21
21
21
45
46
18
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1. Lock the handlebar (4) to the seat bracket (3) with carriage bolt (16), flat washer (10) and
acorn nut (11).
2. Connect the extension pulse wire 1 (33) with extension pulse wire 2 (35) together.
STEP 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS |
33
16
35
3
11
10
4
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1. Attach the pedals (7L/R) to the crank (5L/R) with cross wrench respectively.
NOTE: To tighten the LEFT pedal; you must screw counter-clockwise; it is reversed threaded. The
RIGHT pedal tightens by screwing clockwise.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow procedures may result in permanent damage to your bike.
STEP 4
7R
5R
7L
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STEP 5
26
A
36
41
10
21
21
17
21
40
39
26
36
22
34
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1. Firstly, connect Extension sensor wire (40) and sensor wire (34), pulse sensor wire 3 (39)
and pulse sensor wire 4 (22) respectively.
2. Then, connect tension cable (36) and tension controller (26) like below Picture (A).
3. Finally, lock handlebar post (41) to the front main frame (1) with inner hex screw (21),
arc washer (17) and flat washer (10).
Video Tutorial for Connecting a Tension Cable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsoOD0sCxRI
NOTE: Set the Tension controller to the highest setting, this will provide a little more slack in
the cable and allow you to assemble the cable easier.
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STEP 6
28
30
40
10
21
21
42R
41
21
10 42L
39
1. Firstly, lock handlebar (42L/R) to handlebar post (41) with inner hex screw (21), flat washer (10).
2. Then, connect pulse sensor wire 3 (39), Extension sensor wire (40) and computer (28) accordingly.
3. Finally, lock computer (28) to the handlebar post (41) with cross pan head screw (30).
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VI. COMPUTER OPERATION
I. USER DATA
II. CLOCKMODE
1. CLOCK
3. TIME
4. SPEED
5. DISTANCE
6. CALORIES
2. TEMPERATURE
FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES:
You should input your personal data before workout. Press BODY FAT key to enter your personal data of
sex, age, height and weight then the computer can save the data unless take out the batteries.
A. The computer will enter the clock mode when there is no signal input or no keys be pressed after
4 minutes. You can press ENTER key to switch the clock and temperature at the clock mode or
press other keys to quit the clock mode.
B. Press the ETNER button 2 seconds, reset the display, can adjust the time by UP or DOWN, use the
ENTER key to select the next adjustment. If not adjust the time reset automatically after 30
seconds to start time.
Display the current clock in hour and minute.
Shows your elapsed workout time in minutes and seconds. Your computer will automatically count
up from 0:00 to 99:59 in one second intervals. You many also program your computer to count down
from a set value by using the UP and DOWN keys from 0:00 to 99:00. If you continue exercising once
the time has reached 0:00, the computer will begin beeping, and reset itself to the original time set,
letting you know your workout is done.
Displays your workout speed value in KM/MILE per hour.
Displays the accumulative distance traveled during each workout up to a maximum of
999.9KM/MILE.
Your computer will estimate the cumulative calories burned at any given time during your workout.
Display the current temperature.
COMPUTER OPERATION |
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7. AGE
8. PULSE
10. SCAN
11. PULSE RECOVERY
9. RPM
Your computer is age-programmable from 10 to 99 years. If you do not set an age, this function will
always default to age 35.
Your computer displays your pulse rate in beats per minute during your workout.
As long as the start, the display will automatically scan Time, Distance, Calorie, Rpm, Pulse, Speed
functions, each function will remain the main screen for 6 seconds.
During the START stage, leave the hands holding on grips or leave the chest transmitter attached and
then press "PULSE RECOVERY" key, all function displays will stop except "TIME". Time starts counting
from 01:00 - 00:59 - - to 00:00. As soon as 00:00 is reached, the computer will show your heart rate
recovery status with the grade F1.0 to F6.0.
Your pedal cadence.
1.0 means OUTSTANDING
1.0 < F < 2.0 means EXCELLENT
2.0 ≤ F ≤ 2.9 means GOOD
3.0 ≤ F ≤ 3.9 means FAIR
4.0 ≤ F ≤ 5.9 means BELOW AVERAGE
6.0
means POOR
NOTE: If no pulse signal input then the computer will show "P" on the PULSE window. If the
computer shows "Err" on the message window, Keep your hands up in the induction sheet test
after test, need to press the ENTER key, and then press the RECOVERY key.
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KEY FUNCTION
There are 6 button keys and the function description as follows:
1. UP KEY
2. DOWN KEY
4. BODY FAT KEY
6. PULSE RECOVERY KEY
BATTERY
3. ENTER/RESET KEY
5. MEASURE KEY
During the setting mode, press the key to increase the value of Time, Distance, Calories, Age, Weight,
Height etc. and to select sex. During the CLOCK mode, you can set up clock and alarm by this key.
During the setting mode, press the key to decrease the value of Time, Distance, Calories, Age, Weight,
Height etc. and to select sex. During the CLOCK mode, you can set up clock and alarm by this key.
Press the key to enter your personal data before measure your body fat ratio.
Press the key to activate heart rate recovery function.
If improper display on monitor, please reinstall the batteries to have a good result.
A. Press the key to accept the current data entry.
B. During the no speed mode, by holding this key for over 3 seconds then the computer
will re- power-on.
Press the key to get your body fat ratio and BMI and BMR.
A. FAT %: Indicate your body fat percentage after measurement.
B. BMI (Body Mass Index): BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies
to both adult men and women.
C. BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) shows the number of calories
your body needs to operate. This doesn’t account for any activity, it’s simply the energy
needed to sustain a heartbeat, breathing and normal body temperature. It measures the
body at rest, not sleep, at room temperature.
NOTE: Press the MEASURE key, need to keep both hands on the holding sheet, after about 10
seconds will show the test result; if not in the hands holding the sheet, it will display "Err". Then
according to the ENTER, UP, DOWN three is one of the key to exit the test results.
COMPUTER OPERATION |
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VII. EXERCISE GUIDE
PLEASE NOTE:
Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is important especially if you are
over the age of 45 or individuals with pre-existing health problems.
The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement, may
affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as an exercise aid in
determining heart rate trends in general.
Exercising is great way to control your weight, improving your fitness and reduce the effect of aging and
stress. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
The condition of your heart and lungs and how efficient they are in delivering oxygen via your blood to
your muscles is an important factor to your fitness. Your muscles use this oxygen to provide enough
energy for daily activity. This is called aerobic activity. When you are fit, your heart will not have to work
so hard. It will pump a lot fewer times per minute, reducing the wear and tear of your heart.
So as you can see, the fitter you are, the healthier and greater you will feel.
WARM UP
Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and some light exercises. A proper warm-up
increases your body temperature, heart rate and circulation in preparation for exercise. Ease into your
exercise.
After warming up, increase the intensity to your desired exercise program. Be sure to maintain your
intensity for maximum performance. Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise.
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COOL DOWN
Finish each workout with a light jog or walk for at least 1 minute. Then complete 5 to 10 minutes of
stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post-
exercise problems.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
This is how your pulse should behave during general fitness exercise. Remember to warm up and
cool down for a few minutes.
TARGET ZONE
MAXIMUM
85%
70%
COOL DOWN
AGE
HEART RATE
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
EXERCISE GUIDE |
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VIII. WARRANTY
| WARRANTY
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW
Many of our products come with a guarantee or warranty from the manufacturer. In addition, they come
with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage.
You are entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure. Full details of your consumer rights may be found at
www.consumerlaw.gov.au.
Please visit our website to view our full warranty terms and conditions:
http://www.lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-repairs
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT
Any claim against this warranty must be made through your original place of purchase.
Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim may be processed.
If you have purchased this product from the Official Lifespan Fitness website, please visit
https://lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-form
For support outside of warranty, if you wish to purchase replacement parts or request a repair or
service, please visit https://lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-form and fill in our Repair/Service
Request Form or Parts Purchase Form.
Scan this QR code with your device to go to lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-form
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This product comes equipped with hand pulse sensors which are used to pick up tiny EKG/ECG signals
that run through the body when your heart beats. These electrical EKG/ECG signals are very small and
that they must be amplified 1000 times to make the signal useful for the computer to display your
pulse.
To ensure proper operation:
• The user must maintain good, consistent contact on all four sensors
• The users skin cannot be too dry or too wet
Other factors that could affect the reading:
• Change of grip on the sensors (during slow pace walking and up to running)
• Tightening of hand muscles will produce small electrical signals
• Static electricity charges from the air or from walking on the treadmill
EKG/ECG Sensors may filter through actual EKG/ECG signals and “Noise” factors that may affect the
reading. This will cause the pulse reading to be delayed and will take longer to update the display as the
heart rate changes. Too much noise will create an incorrect reading. Medical conditions or having no
electrical signal in the hands are other factors that may affect pulse readings as well.
These are limitations of hand pulse technology and even the most expensive systems (which can
cost upwards of $3,000) used in hospitals have the same problems. The difference is that a patient
in a hospital is not running on a treadmill. Hand pulse technology works well on stationary exercise
machines like bikes and even elliptical cross trainers but are not perfect on a treadmill. We offer
treadmills with a wireless heart rate receiver which may be a more accurate option.
To test if your hand pulse sensors are working up to specification, hold them while standing on the
side step rails, not walking, and see if the reading is more in line with what you would expect. This will
eliminate the movement and static electricity factors. If your hands are dry, then wet them slightly
(saliva works as a great conductor if this doesn’t bother you).
IX. HAND PULSE TECHNOLOGY
HAND PULSE TECHNOLOGY |
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