1.5 Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike

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Maximum Program Time

The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed from the default maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes. Altering the maximum program time will affect all programs except the Fit Test. To change the Lifecycle exercise bike’s maximum program time, proceed as follows:

1.Press and hold the 5 key on the numeric keypad.

2.Begin pedaling, then press START.

All LEDs and 7-segment displays will be illuminated when you enter Diagnostic State 1. The maximum program time default settings are located in Diagnostic State 5. Each time you press the ENTER key you will advance one diagnostic state. Continue to advance to Diagnostic State 5.

3.When you reach Diagnostic State 5, the current MAXIMUM PROGRAM TIME setting will be displayed. The factory set default maximum program time is 60 minutes.

4.Use the 1 key to decrease the MAXIMUM PROGRAM TIME or the 3 key to increase the MAXIMUM PROGRAM TIME.

5.To exit the Diagnostic States, press the CLEAR / PAUSE key repeatedly until you return to the user display. The user display is the initial display console you see when you approach the unit for normal operation.

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English / Metric toggle

Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 as listed above to reach Diagnostic State 5 and continue with Step 4 as listed below.

4.Press the ENTER key two more times to reach Diagnostic State 7. This state indicates the display console default setting of English or Metric units.

When the default is set to English units of measurement, it will read ‘E’ in the upper right window of the display console.

When the default is set to Metric units of measurement, it will read ‘9’ in the upper right window of the display console.

5.To exit the Diagnostic States, press the CLEAR / PAUSE key repeatedly until you return to the SELECT PROGRAM state (all program LED’s will be flashing).

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Life Fitness 8500 manual Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike, Maximum Program Time, English / Metric toggle