Life Fitness 93T Treadmill User Manual
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1. 17 2 3 Reading Rack and Accessory Trays 18 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 19 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 19 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring 20 The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap 4 The Workouts 21 4 1 Workout Overviews 21 4 2 Using the Workouts 21 4 3 Workout Descriptions 22 Quick Start Manual Hill Random Fit Test Fat Burn Cardio 4 4 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill 28 Selecting an Intensity Level Using InstaPaceTM Feedback Using ZerOutTM Speed Control Cool Down 4 5 Logging On to the Network 29 5 The Manager s Configuration 30 5 1 Entering and2. 44 2003 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness Lifecycle FlexDeck and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks and InstaPace ZerOut MaxTime Intelli MagnaDrive Lifespring and Rely on It are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Inc Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of Cardio Theater Holdings and a wholly owned subsidiary of ClubCom corporation Broadcast Vision is a trademark of Broadcast Vision Inc Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden 4 5 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products Life Fitness Treadmill 93T See Specifications in this manual for product specific features Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pres sure or heart disease or is over the age of 45 or smokes has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical c
3. Height 26 5 inches 67 centimeters Weight 500 pounds 227 kilograms 45 M051 00K58 B081
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5. Clean Inspect WAX SYSTEM Wax Bag Inspect Wax System Inspect Wax Nozzle Inspect Clean as necessary GENERAL Machine Level Inspect Striding Belt Inspect Centered Frame Toe Guards Visual Inspect Endcaps Tinsel Visually Inspect if Treadmill has been Moved Replace Tinsel if Changing Belt and Deck Use bubble level to inspect 36 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL Malfunction No Power Probable Cause On Off switch Insufficient power source Damaged line cord Line cord improperly seat ed in socket Tripped circuit breaker Corrective Action Turn the switch to the ON position Plug treadmill into a dedi cated 20 amp circuit Refer to the Operations Manual Using a voltmeter verify power at outlet If no power exists reset circuit breaker at panel Replace line cord Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Inspect power connection at wall outlet and at machine for proper contact Verify that circuit breaker is not open If open reset cir cuit breaker The location of the circuit breaker is on the outside of the treadmill next to the ON OFF switch The breaker is a circular disk with a white button The white button will have popped out Press the white button at it s center to reset the circuit breaker See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 37 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL CONTINUED Malfunct
6. DO NOT RUN OR WALK ON BELT 2 Reduce the speed to 2 0 MPH 3 2 KPH Walk on the treadmill Tightly grip the handrails and apply force with feet on the striding belt near the motor cover against the moving belt direction If the belt slips continue to Step 3 If it does not slip the tension is correct 3 Using the STOP key stop the treadmill Turn the belt tensioning bolts a quarter turn clock wise for each side 4 Repeat STEPS 2 and 3 until the belt no longer slips Do not exceed one full turn four quar ter turns per side when adjusting the belt tensioning bolts 5 Enter the MANUAL workout and operate the treadmill at 2 0 MPH 3 2 KPH check to insure proper tracking See Section 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt If the strid ing belt drifts to the left or right see the topic titled Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt on the previous page Do not over tighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments Over tightening of bolts may over stretch and damage the striding belt or roller bearings Do not exceed one full turn of either bolt in either direction 42 6 6 CLEANING THE WAX NOZZLE The MESSAGE CENTER periodically displays a wax reminder message if the WAX REMINDER setting is enabled in the MANAGER S CONFIGURATION When this message appears take the following steps A Remove panel on right side to access nozzle A B Make sure that the unit is off and the electri
7. 0 0 5 0 16 6 5 12 0 7 0 0 5 7 17 7 0 12 7 8 0 0 6 4 18 8 0 13 4 9 0 5 7 1 19 8 7 14 1 10 1 5 7 8 20 9 0 15 0 Within each level are seven incline percentages or hills During a workout each hill appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of light stacked in a column The number of lit rows within a column corresponds to an incline percentage For example in Level 5 the lowest incline is 0 0 percent and is represented as one lit row The highest incline 4 3 percent is repre sented by a column with all seven rows lit In the HILL and RANDOM workouts these varying hills occur for equal durations as discussed in the HILL workout description When the workout program brings up a new hill the incline per centage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout use any of the ARROW keys USING INSTAPACETM FEEDBACK The InstaPaceTM Feedback feature enables users to monitor their pace or rate of minutes per mile while running on the treadmill This feature must be enabled in the Manager s Configuration See Section 5 titled The Manager s Configuration for more information When the user adjusts the treadmill speed using the SPEED ARROW KEYS the MESSAGE CENTER displays the MPH and pace simultaneously USING ZEROUTTM SPEED CONTROL If during a workout a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the DECREASE SPEED ARROW the speed falls to
8. 2 0 inches 51 mm from either side of the frame If the striding belt travels beyond this position see sec tion 6 5 titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for proper alignment instructions 1 800 351 3737 USA NOTE When cleaning the exterior of the unit a non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equip ment use non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit Contact Life Fitness cus tomer Support Services for more details See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service 35 6 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI ANNUAL ANNUAL DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Overlay Clean Inspect Accessory Cups Clean Inspect Stop Switch Clean Inspect Emergency Clean Inspect Switch Magnet HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect ErgoTM Front Handlebar Clean Inspect Side Hand Rails Clean Inspect Lifepulse Sensors Clean Inspect FRAME ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Motor Cover Clean Motor Electronic Vacuum Clean Inspect Compartment Drive Belt Inspect Drive Belt Anti Static Inspect Bracket Anti Static Inspect Cords Leg Levelers Inspect Adjust Front Roller Inspect Rear Roller Inspect Side Step Area
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10. ARROW keys to change the hours and use the INCLINE ARROW keys to change the minutes Press ENTER The MES SAGE CENTER then displays the peak 1 duration value which is the amount of time in minutes that the peak period remains in force Using the ARROW keys change the value and press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a peak 2 time period Repeat the steps described in the preceding paragraph to set up a second peak time 33 USING THE STANDBY SETUP This feature will automatically turn the treadmill power off and on at designated times typically at the opening and closing of a facility The real time clock must be correct to fully utilize this fea ture Refer to Section 1 2 Setting the Clock Select the STANDBY SETUP option The MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement STAND BY DISABLED Using the ARROW keys switch the setting to ENABLED The MESSAGE CEN TER displays an auto off value which is the time of day in hours and minutes at which the treadmill automatically switches off Use the TIME ARROW key to change the hours and use the INCLINE ARROW key to change the minutes Press Enter The MESSAGE CENTER dis plays an auto on value which is the time of day in hours and minutes at which the treadmill automatically switches on 34 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness
11. Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 44 42 39 35 34 Excellent 42 43 40 41 37 38 33 34 32 33 Very Good 39 41 37 39 35 36 31 32 30 31 Above Average 37 38 35 36 32 34 29 30 28 29 Average 34 36 32 34 30 31 27 28 25 27 Below Average 31 33 29 31 27 29 25 26 23 24 Low 28 30 27 28 25 26 22 24 20 22 Very Low lt 28 lt 27 lt 25 lt 22 lt 20 Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 6th Ed 2000 It is designed to provide a qualitative description of a user s VO2 max estimation and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement 26 27 FAT BURN The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum for optimal results Throughout the workout the user wears a chest strap The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting the intensity level of the treadmill to reach and maintain the target This system eliminates over and under training and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel NOTE The intensity level is changed by incline Speed can be only changed by the user CARDIO The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is calculate
12. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Position this product so that the power cord plug is accessible to the user Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord as a handle Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the treadmill Refer to Section 1 2 for proper power cord routing If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer an autho rized service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion Always follow the console instructions for proper operation Close supervision is necessary when used near children invalids or disabled persons Do not use this product outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked Keep air openings free of lint hair or any obstructing material Never insert objects into any opening in this product If an object should drop inside turn off the power unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it If the item cannot be reached contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services 6 Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in
13. Using the Manager s Configuration 30 5 2 Configuration Settings 31 Using the Start Message Setup Using the MaxTimeTM Setup Using the Standby Setup 6 Service and Technical Data 34 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 34 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 35 6 3 Troubleshooting the Treadmill 36 6 4 Troubleshooting the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap 39 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 40 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering the Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 6 6 Cleaning the Wax Nozzle 42 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service 43 7 Specifications 44 7 1 Life Fitness 93T Treadmill Specifications
14. and is one of the most rugged and trouble free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today Commercial Life Fitness treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers regu larly standing up to marathon use 18 hours a day seven days a week in health clubs col leges and military facilities the world over NOTE Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined below The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness treadmill operating at peak performance Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or a mild household cleaner DO NOT use paper towels ammonia or acid based cleaners Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week Check the operation of the stop button once a week Inspect and vacuum the area directly surrounding and under the unit regularly Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear particularly the striding belt deck and line cord Check to make sure the unit is properly leveled Check the position centering of the striding belt The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1 5 inches 38 mm to
15. d immobiliser le tapis roulant r gler l afficheur sur SELECT WORKOUT S LECTIONNER EXERCICE Appuyer deux fois sur la touche STOP si l afficheur n en est pas d j ce point Maintenir ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN RALENTISSEMENT enfonc e et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE L appareil affiche d sormais IMMOBILIZED Immobilis Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner Le moteur principal le moteur en ligne et le cireur sont d sactiv s Le tapis roulant restera immobilis m me s il est r initialis mis hors tension puis remis sous tension etc Le mode de fonctionnement normal ne peut tre r tabli qu au moyen de la m me s quence de touches maintenir la touche SPEED DOWN RALENTISSEMENT enfonc e et appuyer sur PAUSE L appareil affichera SELECT WORKOUT S LECTIONNER EXERCICE nouveau Cet appareil ne doit tre employ que pour l usage auquel il est destin conform ment aux directives du manuel Ne pas utiliser d accessoires qui ne sont pas recommand s par le fabricant CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULT RIEUR 9 10 1 2 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness treadmill Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness Treadmill requires a dedicated line according to the electrical configurations listed in the chart below One individual branch circuit for each treadmill per NEC artic
16. its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attach ments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 7 8 1 D MARRAGE 1 1 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES Lire toutes les instructions avant d utiliser le tapis roulant DANGER Pour r duire les risques de d charge lectrique toujours d brancher cet appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d entretien AVERTISSEMENT Pour r duire les risques de br lures d incendies de d charges lectriques ou de blessures chaque appareil doit absolument tre branch sur une prise lectrique correctement mise la terre AVERTISSEMENT Conserver une zone de 2 m sur 1 m libre de toute obstruction derri re le tapis roulant aucun mur meuble ou autre appareil AVERTISSEMENT S assurer que la dragonne d arr t d urgence est attach e l utilisateur et fix e ad quatement au tapis roulant avant de commercer un exercice Pour d brancher mettre l appareil hors tension au niveau de l interrupteur d alimentation puis retirer la fiche de la prise lectrique Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d alimentation est endommag ni aucun appareil qui serait tomb ou aurait t endommag ou m me partiellement plong dans l eau Appeler le service client le de Life Fitness Placer ce produit de mani re ce que l uti
17. 0 MPH which is pause mode The minimum speed is 0 5 MPH unless changed in the Manager s Configuration See section 5 2 titled Configuration Settings for more information COOL DOWN Life Fitness unique Cool Down Protocol automatically customizes every cool down based on 29 each user s workout performance Workout performance factors such as speed incline dura tion and heart rate determine the duration and intensity of the cool down HOLD N SCROLL This feature enables the user to scroll automatically through options simply by holding down an ARROW key making it unnecessary to press the ARROW key repeatedly 4 5 LOGGING ON TO THE NETWORK When the treadmill is connected to a network the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to log on with a personal ID number Press ENTER Then for each digit of the ID number use the ARROW keys to scroll through the displayed numerals and press ENTER when the correct numeral appears Repeat this step for each digit 30 5 THE MANAGER S CONFIGURATION 5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE MANAGER S CONFIGURATION To enter the Manager s Configuration press and hold down the PAUSE key and press the CLEAR key twice Continue to hold down the PAUSE key until the MESSAGE CENTER dis plays the words SERVICE MENU Then release the PAUSE key press the QUICK START key and press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER then displays in turn each of the configura tion settings Use the TIME arrow keys to scr
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19. 55 90 168 160 152 144 136 128 120 112 104 96 CARDIO HIGH INTENSITY FAT BURN LOW INTENSITY 130 123 117 110 104 97 91 84 78 136 65 80 A B C D F G H Clear Enter E 16 17 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW During a workout interval hills and valleys appear in this window as rows of light stacked in columns The number of lit rows within a column corre sponds to an incline percentage B MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step instructions for setting up a work out During a workout it displays calories distance time incline speed and heart rate Additionally the MESSAGE CENTER displays calories per hour METS Watts pace in min utes per mile kilometer and distance climbed if enabled to do so in the Manager s Configuration See Section 5 1 titled Entering and Using the Manager s Configuration C TIME INCLINE and SPEED ARROW keys Press these keys to increase or decrease the workout time the incline of the treadmill deck or the striding belt speed D CLEAR key Press this key once to clear data not yet entered Press twice in succession while programming to reset the treadmill and restart the programming sequence ENTER key Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER E WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW keys When setting up a workout use these keys
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21. Each column as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above represents one interval The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval Each workout is made up of 20 intervals so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20 24 1 to 9 minutes A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the HILL program to complete all four phases adequately The program therefore condenses a workout of this duration at various stages 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout For every minute over 10 each interval increases by three seconds A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in progress the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase This pattern repeats until the workout is completed RANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible FIT TEST The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill The Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks The user must gras
22. OLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point TRACKING CENTERING A STRIDING BELT Two people are needed to perform this procedure 1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards 2 One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt This person presses the MANUAL workout and sets the belt speed to 4 0 MPH 6 4 KPH 3 If the striding belt has moved to the right the second person turns the right tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turns the left tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller If the striding belt has moved to the left turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller 4 Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered Allow the machine to contin ue running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction If after one full turn the belt does not track properly contact Customer Support Services The phone numbers are listed in Section 6 7 titled How to Obtain Product Service 41 TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT 1 Enter the Manual workout and operate the treadmill for five minutes at 5 0 MPH 8 0 KPH NOTE
23. Press ENTER on the item you want to change Use the arrow keys to change the item and then press ENTER Your changes will be saved and then you will see CLOCK SET TO LOCAL in the display Once you see this message you can press the CLEAR key 3 times to exit the Clock configu ration mode CENTERING THE BELT After installing and levelling the treadmill check the belt to ensure that it is tracking properly First plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet See Electrical Requirements at the beginning of this section for details Then turn the treadmill ON Have one person stand on the platforms on either side of the treadmill belt Do not stand on the belt at this time Press the QUICK START key and increase the speed to 4 0 miles per hour MPH or 6 4 kilometers per hour KPH using the SPEED UP arrow If the striding belt moves to the right while it is running have a second person turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the left tension bolt A a quarter turn counter clockwise See the illustration below This action sets the striding belt tracking back to center of the roller If the striding belt moves to the left turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to start the striding belt tracking back to center of roller Repeat these adjustments until striding belt appears centered Allow the belt to continue running for sever
24. RASED will appear in the message center stating the message has been erased USING THE MAXTIMETM SETUP This feature allows the club to set different maximum workout durations to accomodate various traffic flows throughout the day The real time clock must be correct to fully utilize this feature Refer to Section 1 2 Setting the Clock After entering the Manager s Configuration select the MAXTIME SETUP option The MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement MAXTIME CONTROL OFF and then displays a maximum workout duration value The default value is 60 minutes and it can be changed with the INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys This value is always in effect unless the MaxTimeTM control feature is turned on To turn the feature on use the INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys and switch the setting to MAX TIME CONTROL ON Then press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER displays a peak duration value which is the maximum possible workout duration in minutes during high traffic hour for fitness clubs Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed value and press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a non peak duration value which is the maximum possible workout duration all other times Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed value and press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a peak 1 time period in hours and minutes This is the peri od during which the peak workout duration value is in force Use the TIME
25. TER key The MESSAGE CENTER displays CHOOSE CLOCK DISPLAY MODE BY USING ARROW KEYS Use an ARROW key to toggle the settings between 24 hour mode or 12 hour mode AM PM To accept the mode press the ENTER key The current time will be displayed in Greenwich Mean Time Use the TIME arrows to change the hours Use the INCLINE arrows to change the minutes Use the SPEED arrows to change the seconds When finished press the ENTER key The MESSAGE CENTER displays UPDATING CLOCK After the clock has been updated the message center displays clock set to local At this point the clock has been reset and the normal startup procedure continues If the clock setting is incorrect follow the instructions below to change the clock setting This prompt appears for the first five times that the unit is turned on including power ups at the factory 13 To enter the Clock s configuration press and hold down the PAUSE key and press the CLEAR key twice Continue to hold down the PAUSE key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays the words SER VICE MENU Then release the PAUSE key and press the QUICK START key The MESSAGE CENTER then displays MANAGER CONFIG Press the TIME down arrow key once message center displays CLOCK CONFIGURATION Press the Enter key to access the CLOCK CONFIG MENU Use arrow keys to select an item you want to change You can select the following Set Day Set Date Set Time
26. al minutes to be sure that the tracking is stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction If after one full turn the belt does not track properly contact Customer Support Services The phone numbers are listed in Section 6 7 titled How to Obtain Product Service 14 FITNESS NETWORKING The two interchangeable type RJ45 networking ports A are located on the back of the display console These network ports located behind the display console rear access door allow the treadmill to be connected to a fitness entertainment system and or a fitness network such as FitLinxx Networking The built in network ports allow the unit to exchange workout information with a fitness network database Fitness Entertainment The built in network ports allow the treadmill to power a third party receiver for use with an entertainment system such as the Cardio Theater system BroadcastVisionTM or EnerciseTM A POWER CORD ROUTING The power cord can be run straight from the treadmill shortened and exited out the user front left side or run under the frame using the power cord clips and exited out the user right rear side of the treadmill For efficient cord management the following routing options are recommended With the power cord unplugged insert the clips in the appropriate holes See the illustration below Use Hole Pattern 1 or 2 to locate the clips and secure the power cord with t
27. an accessory tray or holder Containers with lids are recommended Do not use this product in bare feet Always wear shoes Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from moving parts Do not reach into or underneath the unit or tip it on its side during operation Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed but are not for continuous use Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required In case of an emergency such as tripping grasp the handrails and place the feet on the side platforms Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill set the display to read SELECT WORK OUT Press the STOP key twice if not already there Then hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the PAUSE key The treadmill now displays IMMOBILIZED In this state the treadmill cannot be operated The main motor incline and waxer are all disabled The tread mill will remain in this state across resets power cycles etc To restore normal operation repeat the same key sequence hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the PAUSE key The treadmill will display SELECT WORKOUT again Use this appliance only for
28. ations for the dimensions of the footprint Allow a distance of eight inches or 21 centime ters between the treadmill and other units on either side Allow a distance of six feet or two meters from the rear of the treadmill to any object or surface After placing the unit where it will be used check its stability If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not stable determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor To adjust loosen the JAM NUT A and turn the STABILIZING LEG B until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor Retighten the JAM NUT NOTE It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper opera tion An unbalanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment A bubble level is recommended to ensure proper leveling POWER SWITCH Located on the front panel at the base of the treadmill the ON OFF switch has two positions I one for ON and 0 zero for OFF SETTING THE CLOCK The unit contains a clock which is used for system maintenance and event tracking After the unit has been turned ON the display will prompt for the following WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE THE CLOCK FROM GMT TO LOCAL TIME IF YES PRESS ENTER IF NO PRESS CLEAR If the clock setting has not been set follow the instructions below to properly set the clock To accept the current settings press the CLEAR key To change the setting press the EN
29. cal plug has been removed from the wall C Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the two screws holding the right access panel in place D Carefully reach inside and while gently pushing the nozzle A into its brass holder body C rotate the nozzle one quarter turn clockwise Make note of the orientation of the two flat sur faces on the top and bottom of the nozzle When the nozzle is replaced after cleaning the flats must be on the top and bottom for nozzle to be correctly replaced E Place the nozzle in a container of hot water and let it sit for 10 minutes Afterward carefully remove the nozzle CAUTION If necessary scrub with a medium soft bristle brush until there is no further wax visible on the outside or inside of the nozzle F Dry the nozzle with a lint free towel and re insert with a quarter turn counterclockwise 43 6 7 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its features and workouts 2 Locate and write down the serial number of the unit which is located on a plate near the power switch 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group For Product Service within the United States and Canada Telephone 1 847 451 0036 FAX 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally Life Fitness Europe GmbH Germany Telephone 49 089
30. d at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum The higher target promotes cardiovascu lar improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle NOTE The user can change the target heart rate at any time during a FAT BURN or CARDIO workout by using the WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW keys Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax For example a 40 year old user s rec ommended THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 or 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax For example a 40 year old user s rec ommended THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 28 4 4 MAXIMIZING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL SELECTING AN INTENSITY LEVEL The steps for setting up a HILL or RANDOM workout include selecting a level The word level refers to a range of incline percentages The treadmill features 20 levels with Level 1 having the lowest average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest LEVEL Incline LEVEL Incline 1 0 0 1 5 11 2 0 8 5 2 0 0 2 2 12 3 0 9 2 3 0 0 2 9 13 3 5 9 9 4 0 0 3 6 14 5 0 10 6 5 0 0 4 3 15 5 5 11 3 6
31. fort level based on your age gender and activity level Use the UP DOWN SPEED ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level After the five minute FIT TEST is completed a FIT TEST score will be displayed 24 25 25 FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS Inactive Active Very Active Treadmill Fit Test Level 2 3 mph 3 4 mph 3 5 4 5 mph 3 2 4 8 kph 4 8 6 4 kph 5 6 7 2 kph NOTE Treadmill will incline to 5 after a one minute warm up Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program The goal is to elevate the user s heart rate to a level that is between 60 85 of their theoretical maximum heart rate 220 age Within each suggested range these additional guidelines can be used Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range higher age lower age lower weight higher weight shorter taller In cases of excessive weight use lower half of range The computer will not accept heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute body weights less than 75 pounds 34 kg or greater than 400 pounds 181 kg ages below 10 or over 99 years data input that exceeds human potential If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data you can correct it by pressing CLEAR inputting the correct information and pressing ENTER It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time Your heart rate is depen dent on many factors includi
32. from 1 slowest to 5 fastest MAXIMUM INCLINE 15 0 This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value lower than 15 percent START MESSAGE SETUP N A See Using the START MESSAGE Setup in this section 32 USING THE START MESSAGE SETUP This configuration allows for a custom start up message to be displayed before the default Select Workout or Press Quick Start message The custom message can contain up to 52 characters CREATING A START MESSAGE After entering the Manager s Configuration scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press ENTER Use the SPEED ARROW keys to select an available letter number or special character Use the INCLINE ARROW keys to move forward or backward throughout the message or insert spaces one character at a time The current character will blink until the position is moved with the INCLINE ARROW keys SAVING A START MESSAGE To save the START MESSAGE press ENTER MESSAGE SAVED will appear in the message cen ter confirming the message has been saved To exit the start message setup without saving press the clear key twice MESSAGE NOT SAVED will appear in the message center confirming the mes sage has not been saved ERASING A START MESSAGE After entering the Manager s Configuration scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press ENTER Press enter to enter the current START MESSAGE Press the COOL DOWN key to erase the current START MESSAGE MESSAGE E
33. he clips taking up any slack between clips NOTE It may be necessary to tip the treadmill to route the power cord properly To plug the power cord into an outlet in front of the treadmill use Hole Pattern 1 for outlets located at the front of the machine NOTE To accomodate treadmill incline at least two feet 24 of power cord is required between the outlet and the last power cord clip for outlets in front of the treadmill To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets locat ed at the rear of the machine WARNING Make sure that there is a 6 foot clearance behind the treadmill Contact Life Fitness Customer Service for an optional longer power cord if necessary WARNING Insure that the power cord A does not contact the striding belt or get pinched between the frame C lift arm B or the wheel failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury AVERTISSEMENT S assurer que le cordon d ali mentation n entre pas en contact avec le tapis et ne soit pas pinc entre le cadre le bras de levage ou la roue Le non respect de cet avertissement peut provoquer de graves blessures NOTE When using Pattern 1 it is extremely important to route the power cord BETWEEN the lift frame and the main frame 15 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abi
34. ight which together have the appearance of hills and valleys The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio respiratory improvement than steady pace training The HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases as seen in the chart following these descriptions below As noted in the descriptions the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness To do so wear the chest strap Note that the MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measure ment as it does with the CARDIO and FAT BURN 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles 2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or stints of recovery The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 4 Cool down is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by products which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness
35. included in the display console are three built in accesso ry trays B Two side trays to accomodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray for smaller items such as personal media devices A B 19 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise Zone Training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum and its value depends on the workout The Life Fitness Treadmill features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exercise FAT BURN targets a recommended heart rate that is 65 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax and CARDIO targets 80 percent NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program To change the target heart rate during a workout simply enter a new target heart rate using the SELECTION ARROWS The Heart Rate Zone Training workouts measure heart rate Wear a telemetry chest strap to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout The co
36. ion Striding Belt slips off center Maximum speed is reduced Rubbing sound from underneath machine Display does not illuminate when machine is powered on Probable Cause Uneven floor surface User is pushing striding belt This occurs when the runner is running faster than the striding belt will travel with the result of the striding belt being pushed with the runner s feet User is stalling striding belt This will occur with heavier users at lower striding belt speeds The striding belt will stall if the user is traveling slower than the strid ing belt speed Wax system malfunction Striding belt deck malfunction The deck laminate worn through or the underside of striding belt glazed over hard glossy Insufficient power source Foreign objects may be stuck underneath the machine Tinsel is installed incorrectly Insufficient power source Loose 10 pin connection at display console or wax lift control board Corrective Action Check levelers and level tread mill Check striding belt amp re tension as necessary Refer to Section 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt Instruct users not to push striding belt in either direction Verify wax nozzle is clean hoses are not kinked wax bag is not empty or wax is contaminated Replace belt and deck Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit Inspect underneath striding belt and machine Remove any deb
37. le 210 21 b 1 and 210 23 or other appropriate country specific electrical compliance guidelines The hot neutral and ground wires must each be routed independent ly not looped or tied to other circuits NOTE Do not modify the plug provided with this product If the plug does not fit into an available electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded If the unit malfunctions or breaks down proper grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current which reduces the risk of shock to anyone touching or using the equipment Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances A temporary adapter MUST NOT BE USED to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle in North America If a properly grounded 20 AMP outlet is not available one must be installed by a qualified electrician Models drawing 20 amps must be installed on a dedicated line IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d employer un adaptateur temporaire pour brancher cette fiche sur une prise bipolaire en Am rique du Nord Si aucune prise de 20 A correctement mise la terre n est disponible en faire installer une par un lectricien qualifi Les mod les utilisa
38. lisateur puisse acc der la fiche du cordon d ali mentation Tenir le cordon d alimentation l cart de toute surface chauff e Ne pas tirer l appareil par le cordon d alimentation ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poign e Ne pas faire passer le cordon sur le sol sous le tapis roulant ni le long de l appareil Se reporter la section 1 2 pour la disposition ad quate du cordon d alimentation Si le cordon d alimentation lectrique est endommag il doit tre remplac par le fabricant par un r parateur agr ou par une personne qualifi e afin d viter tout danger Ne pas utiliser ce produit dans des salles o des vaporisateurs a rosols sont employ s ou bien o de l oxyg ne est administr Ces substances cr ent des risques de combustion et d explosion Les instructions de la console doivent toujours tre suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct Une surveillance troite est n cessaire si l appareil est utilis pr s d enfants ou de person nes invalides ou handicap es Ne pas utiliser ce produit l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides Ne jamais faire fonctionner d appareil Life Fitness dont les orifices d a ration seraient blo qu s Les garder exempts de peluches de cheveux ou de toute obstruction Ne jamais rien ins rer dans les ouvertures de cet appareil Si un objet tombe l int rieur de l appareil couper l alimentation
39. lities and goals and to monitor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next Heart Rate Calories Distance Time Incline Speed WORKOUT PROFILES MANUAL RANDOM HILL FIT TEST CARDIO FAT BURN Quick Start Cool Down Pause Read and follow all instructions and warnings Obtain proper instruction prior to using this equipment Failure to use appropriate caution could result in serious injury Keep children away from this equipment CAUTION Consult a physician before using this equipment Stop exercising if you feel pain faint dizzy or short of breath ATTENTION consultez un m decin avant d utiliser cet appareil Arr tez vous si vous vous ressentez une douleur si vous vous sentez faible tourdi ou bout de souffle WARNING Life Fitness USA 1 800 735 3867 Life Fitness Intl 1 847 288 3964 Life Fitness UK 44 0 1353 666017 Life Fitness Asia Pacfic 852 2891 6677 www lifefitness com CAUTION RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS To avoid injury stand on the siderails before starting treadmill Read instruction manual before using Mise en garde pour viter tout accident se tenir sur les bords du tapis de course avant de mettre l appareil en marche Lire les instructions avant tout emploi ZONE TRAINING SUGGESTED TARGET HEART RATE AS OF MAX AGE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ACSM HEART RATE RANGE
40. located just inside the access hole Align the mounting holes located in the wax bag flange with the two wingnut studs F Secure the wax bag with the two wingnuts CAUTION Be careful to not rip or damage the wax bag on the wingnuts or wingnut studs when inserting the new wax bag MISE EN GARDE lors de l insertion du nouveau sac de cire veiller ne pas le d chirer ni l endommager sur les crous oreilles ou sur leurs goujons Attach the hose clamp Slide the hose clamp G over the end of the wax bag outlet hose H Position the clamp approximately three inches from the end of the hose and engage it clamping it 1 onto the wax bag hose to prevent spillage Connect the wax bag hose to the pump inlet hose Cut the end of the wax bag hose one half inch from the end Slide it onto the barbed nozzle on the wax pump inlet hose J Be sure to fully seat the wax bag hose onto the inlet hose Release the hose clamp 2 CAUTION Failure to release the hose clamp will result in greatly reduced belt life MISE EN GARDE la bride de serrage doit tre rel ch e sous peine de r duire de fa on importante la dur e de vie du tapis Replace the access panel Replace the wax bag access panel and secure it with the two screws 11 12 HOW TO POSITION AND STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1 move the treadmill to the location in which it will be used See Section 7 titled Specific
41. m puter automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the tar get heart rate based on the actual heart rate Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar telemetry a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes pressed against the skin transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout The chest strap is optional To order it call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1 800 351 3737 See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap The electrodes A which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap must remain wet to transmit accurately the elec trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing If it becomes necessary to re moisten the chest strap electrodes grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the tw
42. ng amount of sleep the previous night at least seven hours is recommended time of day time you last ate two to four hours after the last meal is recommended time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol or smoked a cigarette at least four hours is recommended time since you last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and aver age the three scores NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate HRmax This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age 26 The tables below list fit test results RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Men Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 52 51 48 45 42 Excellent 50 51 48 50 46 47 42 44 39 41 Very Good 47 49 45 47 43 45 40 41 36 38 Above Average 44 46 42 44 40 42 37 39 33 35 Average 41 43 39 41 37 39 34 36 30 32 Below Average 38 40 36 38 34 36 31 33 27 29 Low 35 37 33 35 31 33 28 30 24 26 Very Low lt 35 lt 33 lt 31 lt 28 lt 24 RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN Women Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per
43. nt 16 A ou plus doivent tre branch s sur un circuit sp cialis DANGER A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt as to proper grounding technique DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product If it will not fit an electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electri cian Any modification to the electrical plug will result in a voided warranty Un branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise la terre peut entra ner des risques de d charge lectrique Consulter un lectricien si des doutes subsistent quant la technique de mise la terre NE PAS MODIFIER la fiche fournie avec l appareil Si elle ne s adapte pas une prise faire installer une prise correcte par un lectricien qualifi Toute modification la fiche annule la garantie WAX BAG INSTRUCTIONS To install the wax bag turn the power off at the ON OFF switch and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet Remove the access panel Remove the two screws A securing the wax bag access panel B located on the user left side of the unit Remove the panel and set it aside Install the wax bag Verify that the wax bag protective liner C is open and ready to receive the wax bag D Remove the new wax bag from its packaging and carefully insert it into the access hole The wax bag hose faces the rear of the unit Remove the two wingnuts E
44. o electrodes and re moisten them During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout the user will be required to enter a start up speed If a heart rate chest strap is not detected the maximum allowable speed is 4 5 mph If a heart rate chest strap is detected the maximum speed is 12 mph A A 20 21 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising After the QUICK START key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins FAT BURN is a low intensity workout for burning the body s fat reserves The user wears a heart rate chest strap The program adjusts the intensity level through changing the incline elevation based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning The user wears a heart rate chest strap The program adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoreti cal maximum HILL is an interval training workout Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the
45. oll through the list of settings or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the options To stop the automatic scrolling press the PAUSE key To resume the automatic scrolling press the PAUSE key again To select a displayed option press the ENTER key The Manager s Configuration settings are listed on the following page in the order in which they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER display Use the INCLINE or SPEED keys to change settings In most cases changing a setting means turning it on or off See the table on the fol lowing page for more information 31 5 2 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS CONFIGURATION FACTORY SETTING DEFAULT DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE ENGLISH The language of the MESSAGE CENTER display Choices include Portugese Spanish Dutch Japanese Italian French and German MAXTIMETM SETUP OFF This feature enables fitness club managers to set workout duration limits during peak and non peak hours of club traffic If the setup is off no duration limits are set See the topic titled Using the Maximum Time Setup which appears on the following page STANDBY MODE SETUP OFF This feature enables fitness club managers to set periods at which the treadmill automatically powers up or powers down See the topic titled Using the Standby Mode Setup which appears on the following page ENGLISH METRIC UNITS ENGLISH The measurement unit type for weight distance and speed TELEMETRY ON Switching on the telemet
46. omplet avant de commencer tout programme d exercice et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques s il a plus de 45 ans s il fume s il a du cholest rol s il est ob se ou n a pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si pendant l utilisation de l appareil l utilisateur ressent un malaise des vertiges des douleurs ou des difficult s respirer il doit s arr ter imm diatement 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the treadmill DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury it is impera tive to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet WARNING Keep the area six feet two meters by three feet one meter behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions including walls furniture and other equipment WARNING Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is clipped to the user and in prop er position on the treadmill before beginning any workout To disconnect turn power OFF at the ON OFF switch then remove plug from electrical outlet Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug or if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water
47. ontact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 39 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY Malfunction Heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirely Abnormally elevated heart rate readings Probable Cause Belt transmitter electrodes are not wet enough to pick up accurate heart rate readings Belt transmitter electrodes are not laying flat against the skin Belt transmitter needs cleaning Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet one meter of the heart rate receiver Chest strap battery is depleted Electromagnetic interference from television sets and or antennas Electromagnetic interference from cell phones Electromagnetic interference from computers Electromagnetic interference from cars Electromagnetic interference from high voltage power lines Electromagnetic interference from motor driven exercise equipment Electromagnetic interference from another heart rate transmitter with in three feet one meter Corrective Action Wet the belt transmitter elec trodes see section 3 2 Ensure the belt transmitter elec trodes are laying flat against the skin see section 3 2 Wash the belt transmitter with mild soap and water Make s
48. p the hand sensors if equipped when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading The workout duration will be five min utes at a 5 incline Immediately afterward the console will take the user s heart rate reading calculate a fitness score and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 volume of oxygen test It gauges how well the heart sup plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity To set up the Fit Test Press the WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW KEYS button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option The message center will prompt for a user weight ENTER WEIGHT Use the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight Press ENTER to accept the weight The message center will next prompt for a user age ENTER AGE Use the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age Press ENTER to accept the age The message center will next prompt for a user gender SELECT GENDER Using the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS select a gender Press ENTER to accept the gender selection The message center will next prompt for a workout level ENTER SPEED 2 4 5 mph Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate ef
49. residential area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Class SB Studio Professional and or commercial use CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod uct warranty Mise en garde tout changement ou toute modification de ce mat riel peut annuler la garantie du produit Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance must be performed by an authorized ser vice representative There are no user serviceable parts 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page 1 Getting Started 6 1 1 Important Safety Instructions 6 1 2 Setup 10 Electrical Power Requirements Grounding Instructions Wax bag Instructions How to Position and Stabilize the Treadmill Power Switch Setting the Clock Centering the Belt Fitness Networking Power Cord Routing 2 The Display Console 16 2 1 Display Console Overview 16 2 2 Display Console Descriptions
50. ris or objects that may cause inter ference with the treadmill Reposition tinsel on the outside of the striding belt Plug treadmill into a dedicated amp circuit Check all electrical connections for proper attachment Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 38 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL CONTINUED Malfunction Unit resets randomly or pauses Probable Cause Insufficient power source Damaged ground prong on line cord Line cord improperly seated in electrical outlet Emergency stop magnet not engaged Towel or other item may be making contact with stop switch while user is running Towel or other item may be covering the Smart Stop Sensor Stop switch is activated with very light pressure or returns slowly after being pressed Stop switch cable not making proper contact Pinched main wire harness Open ground path Inspect Smart Stop system Corrective Action Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit Replace line cord Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and at machine for proper contact Re engage the emergency stop magnet Move all possible obstructions off display console and handlebar Move all possible obstructions off display console and handlebar Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services C
51. ry feature makes it possible to use the Polar compatible Heart Rate Zone Training exercise chest strap for monitoring the heart rate SMART STOP OFF This feature is not available on this model MAXIMUM SPEED 10 0 MPH for U S This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate 12 0 for international MINIMUM SPEED 0 5 MPH This is the slowest speed at which the treadmill can operate PAUSE TIMEOUT 1 minute This is the maximum time during which a workout can remain in pause mode WATTS DISPLAY OFF Int l ON If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the Watts equivalent of the step rate METS DISPLAY OFF If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the METs equivalent of the step rate PACE DISPLAY ON This feature displays the rate of minutes per mile CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON Int l OFF If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the number of calories burned per hour during the workout DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY OFF The total distance climbed based on the incline and speed of the treadmill WAX REMINDER OFF After the first 100 hours then every 168 hours the MESSAGE CENTER displays MAINTENANCE REMINDER CLEAN THE NOZZLE ACCELERATION RATE 3 The rate at which the treadmill accelerates to the selected speed ranging from 1 slowest to 5 fastest DECELERATION RATE 3 The rate at which the treadmill decelerates to the selected speed ranging
52. t side the United States Rollers 3 5 inch 9 centimeter diameter precision crowned front and back Striding Belt 60 Length x 20 Width 152 cm Length x 51 cm Width multi ply Waxing system Patented Everwax automatic wax lubrication system Deck type 3 4 medium density reversible fiberboard Shock Absorbtion System Patented FlexDeck Shock Absorption System with LifepringsTM ErgoTM Front Handrail Ergonomically shaped painted steel Side handrails 26 66 cm long flared and cantilevered Stop systems Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned Workouts Fat Burn Cardio Hill Random Manual and Fit Test Levels 20 Hill and Random workouts Heart rate monitoring system Polar telemetry compatible heart rate monitoring system Console displays Elapsed time total distance total calories burned Watts METS calories burned per hour speed incline heart rate pace distance climbed Profile Window Ports 2 Type RJ45 interchangeable Network ready connection and Fitness Entertainment port power supply PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Length 83 inches 211 centimeters Width 37 inches 94 centimeters Height 63 5 inches 161 centimeters Weight 425 pounds 193 kilograms Step Up Height 11 28 centimeters SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 86 25 inches 219 centimeters Width 42 5 inches 108 centimeters
53. to scroll through workout options as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER Also use these keys set up workout or Manager s Configuration options F QUICK START Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout is in progress use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired COOL DOWN Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool down PAUSE Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout Continue the workout by pressing the PAUSE key a second time or by pressing the ENTER key The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system Use either of the two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately G A circular shaped STOP magnet is located on the left side of the panel below the display console A cord with a clip is attached to this button Before starting a workout attach the clip to clothing To stop the striding belt on the treadmill pull the cord removing the magnet from the console Replace the magnet to reset the system 18 H A circular shaped STOP button is located on the right side of the panel below the display console Press the button to stop the striding belt and end the current workout 2 3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS The display console design includes a built in reading rack A allowing a book or magazine to be supported during the workout Also
54. ure the chest strap trans mitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced Move the treadmill a few inches away from the probable cause or move the probable cause a few inches away from the treadmill until the heart rate readings are accurate See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 40 6 5 HOW TO ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS A 5 16 inch hex key wrench is required for this task The Life Fitness Treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards which allow access to the tensioning bolts These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust the tracking and centering of the striding belt A without removing the guards NOTE It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment See the topic titled How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill in the Section 1 2 titled Set Up prior to attempting any rear roller adjustments Before proceeding it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER B pivot point C Each adjust ment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment D to the other side of the R
55. user can change resistance level or speed at any time FIT TEST is a five minute workout with which the user can measure cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS Select a workout OR log on to a fitness network exercise database See Section 4 5 titled Logging on to the Network for details The chart below lists the steps for setting up each workout To select a workout use the WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW keys to scroll through workout options displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER The treadmill s Hold n Scroll feature enables the user to scroll automatically through options simply by holding down an ARROW key making it unecessary to press the ARROW key repeatedly Press the ENTER key to confirm a displayed selection Then enter data requested in MESSAGE CENTER prompts Use the TIME INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER and press ENTER to confirm each selection Values can be changed during all workouts except for FIT TEST 22 4 3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising After the QUICK START key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins For accurate caloric expenditure enter weight when prompted by the mes sage center using the SELECTION keys The prompt will appear ten seconds after the workout begins The incline level is set to zero by default Change the level using the INCLINE ARROW ke
56. y Change the speed using the SPEED key up or down as desired MANUAL The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time QUICK START Press QUICK START Begin workout MANUAL Select MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Enter incline Enter speed Begin workout HILL Select HILL Enter weight Enter time Enter level Enter speed Begin workout RANDOM Select RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Enter level Enter speed Begin workout FIT TEST Select FIT TEST Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout FAT BURN Select FAT BURN Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout CARDIO Select CARDIO Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 The CARDIO workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS 23 HILL The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training Intervals are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of l
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